Thursday, August 22, 2013

4th of July-neighborhood style
HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY SMILEY RYLEIGH!
 Ryleigh has been planning her birthday party forever. It changed weekly and so did the invite list.  In the end I think she invited the perfect number of girls and did the perfect activity, especially for her age group.  We met at Stix a hibachi grill and then we went to a cupcake decorating party.  I love the idea and the girls thought it was so much fun.  We had frosting and cake everywhere and I'm sure the hostess took a long nap after we left but the girls loved it.  Ryleigh has a great little group of friends....from school, church and dance.


 This beauty of ours is full of spunk and personality.  She keeps us on our toes.  She is constantly at my side and more of a mama's girl than I ever thought.  She is so talented and so fun to be around.  Keep smiling Ryleigh!!!!
 PIONEER TREK 2013
 MY COLLIERVILLE WARD BFF'S-DON'T WE CLEAN UP WELL!!!
 I've been dying to go on a full trek for years.  I've been over the youth several times and my schedule has never allowed for it or it was an off year for trek.  I was so excited when they called and asked if I would be over food.  Most people think that would be a punishment but I felt the complete opposite.  Yes, it was hard work, super hot, emotionally and physically draining...but I wouldn't have changed the experience....EVER!  What an amazing group of youth we have here in western Tennessee!  I can't wait until the day my own kids get to experience such amazing and spiritaul event.
Carson's first Scout camp....
Carson was finally able to make it to scout camp this summer.  In the past it either intereferred with a sport or a family vacation. He had a great time!  I was a little worried about him until I received an email from a scout leader saying he was by far handling it the best.  He worked hard, played hard and swam even harder!  His least favorite merit badge haha!  Proud of him for making it a fun and positive experience.  

We've got a BRACE FACE!!!!!
Their first JUMBO TRON debut at the Memphis Redbirds baseball game. No surprise though, look how cute they look JUMBO sized!!!!