Emma Grace

Emma Grace I have to admit that I was dreading being a stay at home mom and having you at home with me every single day. I was scared to death, because you are such an independent child and you did so well in play school, and when you were home on the weekends and in the evening you were very defiant and things only had to be done your way. Well I am sorry to say that the thought of being with you 24/7 scared me to death, but now reflecting back over the past year I have to say that I would not have had it any other way. You and I have bonded again and again. You are such a pleasure to be around. And I have learned that if I don’t try to hold you back then you don’t rebel. If you want to do it I just need to find a safe way for you to do it. Your curiosity gets the best of you some days! And I love to watch that spark and determination in your eye.

I can’t believe that you will go to kindergarten next year. Your daddy and I have debated and prayed over what to do with you next year. We finally agreed on sending you to a private kindergarten in a cute little Baptist church up the road from us. Right now our plan is to watch and see how you do next year, and really decide if you need to go on to first grade the next year or if you need to repeat kindergarten in the public school. You are smart as a whip, and you love to learn, we just struggle with your late July birthday and your maturity level! Can’t wait to see how this new year is going to unfold for you, but I am going to miss having you at home so much. I love you sweet girl.

Taylor's 9th Bithday

Taylor I know these pictures are a month and a half old but I still can’t believe that you are 9 years old, and your time in our house is half way over. I pray every day that I am doing things right, and raising you to be gentleman and a self-sufficient person. I can’t believe in just 9 more short years that you will be going off to college. I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. You are in love with chess, video games, and playing with the neighborhood children. You just completed your first year of bible drill when you committed much of the bible to memory. You love to read and you love your gifted and talented program at school. God has big big plans for you and I just love watching them unfold every day.

You wanted fondue for your birthday dinner so we attempted to make it at home, and it was delicious and a lot of fun! Our buddy Gretchen from next door joined us.

I love you sweet boy and wish you all of the success in the world.

Just More Cute Pictures

19 Month Pictures

Twin Pictures

These pictures are a little bit old but since I found them on my camera I wanted to post them. I can't believe how lucky I am to be both of you two's mother. I love you both more than anything in this world. Preston these days you are all boy. You are so very hyper and energetic. You are funny as well. Addison is working really hard on talking as we practice you like to play on the other side of the room, and as I work with Addison on her words and try to get her to repeat them you will mock me over and over again. It really makes your sister so mad because she is working so hard to talk!

Addison you are just a joy. You are not quite as energetic as your brother, but you love to physically try to outdo him at everything. You love to jump high! You are working so hard to try to talk, and I know this perseverance will take you far in life. You do the funniest thing with your hair (I need to find a picture of it), but you love to take a tuff of hair and place it under your nose. Not in your mouth, not in your nose but just under your nose. If we try to move it you put it right back. It is almost like a security blanket for when you are getting sleep or in an unfamiliar situation. It is so cute - we call it your little mustache.

You two don't love to play together, but you don't like to be separated. You both really enjoy your own things. When you are not in the same room together you guys walk around looking for each other and calling out for each other. I think you really just like to know that the other is okay. Addison you love to read and do puzzles. Preston you really love to build and run and play ball. You guys have quit take naps, but you still get your quiet time. Addison you still need a nap, but Preston you could go days without a nap. I have thought about separating your rooms, but the thought of it makes me sick. You two love each other so much I just don't think I can do it.

These stats are from your 18 month checkup, and here you are 20 months old, but better late than never.

Preston:
Weight - 23.4 pounds (20 percentile)
Height - 32 3/4" (60 percentile)

Addison:
Weight - 21.15 pounds (40 percentile)
Height - 32" (60 percentile)

Ryan's Birthday

We are so happy Ryan had a birthday, and we got to celebrate with him, and his dad and Peggy were able to be here.  It was a great back porch party. Emma Grace picked out this beautiful pink birthday cake for here daddy the other day at whole foods.  She said it was his favorite!   He was so sweet about and said it was the best he had ever had;-)  We love you Ryan and pray this is the best year yet. 

Popa Roy and P Come To Visit

We were so thankful that Ryan's dad and Peggy were able to make the long trip to Atlanta this weekend.  We had a great time visiting, and were thankful they were here to help when Ryan threw his back out.  What an adventurous weekend it was!!!

Dillon's 2nd Birthday

Here are some sweet pictures of our friend Dillon's 2nd birthday.  So thankful we got to celebrate with him!