Kelsey Anne is One Year Old Today!

Happy First Birthday, Kelsey!

Kelsey had a pretty routine day today. Until cake time, that is! We let her have at it...and she was all business! We could barely get a smile out of her she was chowing down so intently! It was quite the mess to clean up. We are so thankful to have Kelsey in our family. She is a little angel. I love watching her grow and learn new things everyday. And I love showing off all the new things she's learned to complete strangers everywhere we go! She is such a blessing to our family.

The First Day of School, Take 2! North Bay Elementary...

Yesterday was the boys' first day at their new school. To say that we're happy we made the change would be an understatement. It was such a good decision and one guided by the Lord. The whole family was there to take them to their classes and we were very impressed by the teachers. We were there for about an hour and no one, I mean no one, mentioned the MCT2 test at all. That is all we heard over and over and over again up here. The teachers at North Bay were more concerned about the children learning, and having fun doing it, than some stupid test administered by the state of Mississippi. Yet North Bay was still one of the highest scoring schools in the state without stuffing it down the kids' throats. Anyways, the best moment came when I picked the boys up after school. Henry got into the van raving about his day and all the fun he had. Mrs. Davis even called him "smart"! He would have never heard that at North Woolmarket. Jeff had a good day, too, but missed his old teacher. They are really going to do well at this school and we are all so excited for the school year now. I even had total cooperation at homework time and 0 tears! Yay!

A Celebration!

Happy 4th Birthday, Jenna Mae!

Now for the Black & Whites...

Jenna's Birthday Photo Shoot...Color First!

Jenna's Birthday Adventures

Jenna chose to go bowling and for a walk on the beach as her birthday activities. We went to the bowling alley on base after a quick trip to the BX where she chose the puppy toy also pictured. Daddy surprised her with flowers, too! So sweet! After bowling we headed down to the Biloxi Lighthouse and took a quick walk on the beach until sunset. So fun!

Waiting is just so tough!

Here is Miss Jenna somewhat patiently waiting to open her gifts!

I love the last one, especially. I had just told her she had to wait until Dad could watch!