Labor Day at Lake Tuscaloosa

We got to spend our Labor Day with some of our dearest friends at Lake Tuscaloosa.  It was the perfect end to our summer getting to watch the kids all play and tube while lounging in the lake drink in hand.  I think Jackson said it best when he said "I sure hope Heaven is a lot like this!"  Me too, Jackson!  Easy, laid-back weekend catching up with old friends.....life is good!

Grammy & Papa Come to Florida!

Well, we got a mattress literally the day Grammy and Papa flew into town, so just in the knick of time.  We were thrilled to get to show them around our new neighborhood.  Grammy and Papa brought their golf clubs, so they filled their mornings with rounds of golf....at least Papa did.  Grammy only played once, but it's pretty convenient to walk down the street for morning golf.  They got to see Beau's first soccer game and a quarter of Bennett's before the weather postponed it.  We managed to squeeze in a few touristy things like the Aviation Museum and a Wahoo baseball game.  Lucky for us, it was a firework night at the game which made up for our rainy 4th of July.  We loved getting to show Grammy and Papa around and look forward to their next visit.

Bloys Camp Meeting

My little piece of Heaven is Camp Meeting.  It's a place where I can relax, visit with old friends and family, and recharge my battery.  I look forward to it every year and have really missed the chance to go the last 4 years.  I couldn't wait to get back there this summer.  It was so fun getting to experience it through the boys this year.  They played hard all day long just like I remember doing as a kid.  Not sure you can beat lunch at the old drug store, sing-alongs on the porch, balloon rockets, and as much tree climbing as you want.  It truly is a special place and I'm so grateful it worked out we could attend this summer.

Music City!

We left Papa and Grammy's and headed to Nashville to meet the 2 latest additions to the family.  Hollis and Evelyn were waiting!  We spent 2 and a half weeks in Tennessee swimming, playing with cousins, and enjoying the last leg of our visits.  Pops took us for a walk and bike ride around Radnor Lake, we visited The Hermitage and saw Andrew Jackson's burial, and loved the Adventure Science Center, but the highlight of the day was usually pool-time.  Lots of cool things to do in Nashville. 

West Texas

Still playing catch up on our summer adventures.  We left Bonham and flew to West Texas to Papa and Grammy's ranch.  Again, I didn't take half the amount of pictures I wish I had, but that just means I was participating in the fun and not just a spectator.  The boys loved getting to ride horses, ride the metal "steer", swim, and get up to do it all over again.  The Palodera Canyon was a highlight and watching the fabulous musical TEXAS!  Fletcher thinks we're always trying to brainwash him when he comes to visit my side of the family, but we like to think of it as our civic duty to educate. :)  Loved getting this special time Dad and Deb and the boys can never get enough time with Papa and Grammy!