Just Rylee

Last night at church the preacher got up and was sharing some of the things the kids made for him in children's church yesterday morning for Pastor Appreciation Month. He was shocked that most of the kids loved him because, "he reads the Bible, teaches them about God, preaches, hunts, and so on... He then went on to tell that one special one touched his heart. Well knowing Tucker I knew his was the one about hunting and I pretty much knew Rylee wouldn't have anything sweet to say so my kids were out. Lo and behold, it was Rylee. Her card read, I love my preacher because he kisses me. Jeremy and I just looked at each other in shock that Rylee had something nice to say. I am very thankful that my pastor loves my children and all the children that come through Central's doors.

Tonight, she told her daddy that mom said she needed cough medicine and he needed to give her some. He said well what's wrong. Rylee answered, "well Daddy, Tucker said I got the allergies." I was in the other room but thought I would just about die laughing. She is so rotten!!!!

Grandparents Day

Happy Grandparents Day to my children's grandparents. Jeremy and I would not be the parents we are today if it weren't for each of you! We love you!!!

New Orleans Trip- Priceless

$5 at piano bar (they played Rocky Top so we tipped)

an hour on Bourbon Street

Emergency Room- PRICELESS

Jeremy and I were so looking forward to our trip to New Orleans and what God was fixing to do, however, I got sick and everything was history. I hated this happened for Marci and Paul's sake, but things happen for a reason and we must trust Him- for He knows best!

"I do"

Nine years ago today on a beautiful September day I married the man of my dreams. Literally this dream started when I was in sixth grade.
I remember so many things about this special day:
~Brooke and Layne playing the harmonica (they were driving me crazy)

~As we were getting pictures made I felt 1 rain drop. I looked at the photographer and he said it's going to be ok and it was. Now I look back and think that was my Nanny telling me she was watching down on me on my wedding day. (She would have loved that I had my wedding at her farm)

~All the football coaches mad because the Vols were playing

~Brooke fell down right before we went down the isle and got grass stain all over her dress (That was SO Brooke)

~Walking down the isle, holding my daddy as tight as I could and not wanting to let go because I knew he was hurting inside.

~Saying "YES" to the man I dreamed of spending the rest of my life with.

Jeremy,
I love you more and more each day. I am so proud to be your wife. The past nine years have been fun, crazy, stressful, and exciting all wrapped into one, but I am so thankful I have got to share all these feelings with you! I am so blessed to have you in my life and I look forward to many more!!! Happy Anniversary!

Kindergarten Here He Comes!!!

I can't believe my little boy is 5 and starting kindergarten this year. It seems like only yesterday I was changing his diapers and chasing him around the house trying to keep him out of stuff and now I am chasing him around the house on his bike (without training wheels) and walking him to his kindergarten class. He informed this morning that he could go to class himself, he didn't need me to take him. My heart was broke and I insisted that he let me walk him in on his first day so I could take pictures. As you can tell, he agreed.

Tucker looking for Chester. He said that was his favorite thing about his first day.

Tucker and his pre-k buddy meet again.

Tucker and Ms.Williams

We feel so blessed that Tucker got Ms.Williams this year. We know he will love her!

I think he is ready!

I can't believe he is in kindergarten. Where did the time go???

Stylin with his backpack

On our way to the car on his first day

Tucker and Zach's Sleepover

Tucker and Zach have became much closer this summer. Spending several nights camping together, swimming at Doc's together this summer and then a sleepover. Zach came over to stay with Tucker and the girls stayed at Alex's house. Whew! I asked the boys if they wanted to go to the movies or anywhere and all they wanted was to stay home and play. However, I did talk them into going to the park and then me and Jeremy took them fishing the next morning.

Cousins Fishing

At the Park

Getting ready for the campout (in the living room)

Goodnight Boys!

Gramp's Camp

Gramp's Camp- Where kids go to have fun
I found this shirt for Gramp's after Father's Day and it was so fitting for him. They love their Doosie and Gramps!


Yes, they have snorkels in mouth, hats on their heads and no water in sight.

Roasting Marshmallows

Doosie and Rylee sitting by the campfire

Ry giving her daddy goodbye love.

Brooke and Ry tubing

Gramps and Tucker tubing

Nini- take 1

Take 2

Take 3

Yes, Nini went all the way down clothes and all. I thought I would die laughing.

This was our last camping trip before school starts back. As you can already tell we had a blast!Jeremy was not able to spend the entire week with us due to teaching summer school, but he did visit us a lot. Throughout the week we had lots of fun and visitors. Thanks for stopping by Nana, Papaw, Wendy, NiNi, Craig, the girls, Kent, Jess, Sas, Connie, Megan, Kevin, and Baby Will!!!

My babies

Tucker posing

This was so precious. He got this Bible at day camp that day. He went inside the camper and fell asleep in Gramp's bed. I went in, uncovered him to carry him to his top bunk and this is what I seen. Yes, he is sleeping with his Bible. I hope he holds this book dear to his heart from now on.

Ry is down for the count...

Tucker and Rylee's wheels (they are the talk of the campground when they are out driving this Arctic Cat around)

This is a game the kids played on game night. Rylee had to shoot water into Tucker's mouth. It was too cute!

Brooke won!!!

Tucker and his baby cousin.

Bailey Grace, Tucker, and Rylee Kate playing putt putt on a rainy day.

Baby Will is a true camper already.