4th of July in Vicksburg

We traveled to Vicksburg on the 4th to visit my grandparents

 

 We shot fireworks off that night.

 The kids went fishing in Paw-Paw's pond the next morning.

 Then we met Aunt Carol downtown at the River Museum

 My beautiful sister and nephew, Carter

 The entire family went out to Aunt Carol's for dinner and swimming that evening

 and the guys did some more fishing.

 This will be our last trip to see my grandparents in this house.  They are moving closer to town and family.  It was a bittersweet visit because I know it is what is best for them, but this is the home and land they have lived on my entire life.

 It is so beautiful and I have so many childhood memories here of summers, Thanksgivings and Christmases.  It's been so special to see my kids make their own.



North Carolina

Taylor had a conference last week in North Carolina so the two of us went a few days early for a vacation in the Smoky Mountains.  It was so beautiful and relaxing. 

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First Week of Summer

 We started out our summer with some baptisms in the river,

 

  and at the pool,

 lots of swim time,

 a ballet performance,

 playtime with friends,

 and fishing.

Hello summer!

End of the Year Fun!

We had lots of fun end of the year activities

 We were out of school one Monday in May and went with the children's choir to Primetime in Abilene.

 I only got one pic of JC because every time I found him he told me to go away!

 John Curtis had a great end of his t-ball season.  He loved it!

 G-Momma came to visit and got to go to Sophie's end of the year Luau.

 Then John Curtis graduated from Kindergarten!

What a great year we all had!

Summer's already off to a great start!