HANNAH PLAYS SOFTBALL

Hannah had her first softball practice. And she loved it! She was so excited to play on the same team as her neighbor, Savannah. I must admit, we have a lot of practice ahead of us, but at least she was the cutest little one on the field! I was amazed at those little girls - at the age of 5 and six, those girls can really play. I wasn't aware the age to start softball is now three. So Hannah is working hard to catchup, but I am sure she will be just fine. I see the real talent behind my little athlete, hehe. I am looking forward to watching and cheering my little one on, and yes I want to be the team mom. I have to admit - it was hard not going out on that field and help coach, for Chris and myself. We had to hold ourselves back and let the coach handle things. We have practice again on Friday and Chris and I have plans to make sure all the little girls are well hydrated! Anything to support as many of Hannah's journeys in life. Wow, Hannah has really grown up in the last three weeks - starting school and now joining a softball team. I am really proud of her adjustments to all these changes. Her independence is has really become a big deal for her. My heart is so full of love for this very special little girl.

Weekend with Mikey

Hannah's first week of school has come and gone. I made it! When Brunson and I picked up Hannah on Friday we got a great surprise. Mikey was going to spend the weekend with Hannah. Now Mikey is her Kindergarten class' monkey (stuffed animal). What a treat! Hannah got chosen first out of her class to get to bring Mikey home. Whomever has been a good student and followed directions all week gets chosen to bring Mikey home. Hannah was so proud, she was just a waiving to Brunson and me while we waited in the (longest) line of cars picking up students. It is finally our turn and Hannah jumps in the car. Her mouth is running a mile a minute, she is telling us all about getting chosen 1st. Well with Mikey comes his journal. We are suppose to keep the journal active for Mikey. So boy is my mind racing to try and come up with fun things for us to do.

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HANNAH'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

My little girl is all grown up now. Today was the big day for her. She started kindergarten today. All summer long she has been waiting on the day she would get to be a big girl and start school. Her morning started at 6:30! She got right on up and was in a great mood ready to go. She has to be at school at 7:45 and although we live very close to her school the traffic is heavy. All the way there she talked to Mawmaw on the phone. As excited as she was, I could tell she was alittle nervous too. As soon as we started to get out of the car, she saw her couson Hailey. Boy did Hannah get excited then! We all walked into school together, I think this really helped Hannah feel more comfortable. We found Hannah's classroom and her teacher (Mrs Schaffer - which Hannah really seems to like). Now was time for mama and daddy to leave. I somehow felt I was losing my little girl. I tried not to let Hannah see, but this was one of the saddest days of my life. I cried the whole way out of the school - all the way home and every hour as I thought of her. I had a very important meeting and so I wasn't able to pick Hannah up from school. I know it was very special to her daddy to get to have the honor of picking up his little girl from her first day of school. Hannah came home talking about all the fun and exciting things she and all her new friends did at school. I believe Hannah had a bitter sweet day. As exciting as school was for her, she seemed to ask alot throughout the afternoon what I had done all day as well as what Brunson, daddy and Mawmaw had done. I think she in a way felt like she may have missed something while at school. I look forward to all the school activities I get to share with Hannah, like field trips, mommy volunteer days and many others.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BRUNSON!

Brunson had a wonderful time celebrating his 3rd birthday! Mawmaw, Greg, Jennifer and Patrick came to help us celebrate. The kids enjoyed playing outside on the slip-n-slide and driving the power wheels! Mawmaw made a great birthday cake for Brunson and we all enjoyed the cake and ice cream. The kids had a great time destroying the pinata! They all took turns and Brunson was the winner in emptying out all the goodies! Thanks everyone for sharing Brunson's birthday!

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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY UNCLE BERT

Hannah and Brunson's great great Uncle Bert turned 90 on Saturday! The kids enjoyed the party, they danced, they ate and they visited with all of the extended family. Hannah was so excited to see and play with their cousin Hailey while Brunson danced all night with their cousin Christin (well she danced while holding him).