Graham's 4th birthday!

Before we left for the beach we had a couple of friends over for cupcakes and backyard fun.
Thomas the Tank engine.

Can we just open presents now?

Cake time!

Fun Facts:

• Graham remains in the 90% for his weight and height


• He is still a picky eater with Tyson chicken nuggets being his main food source. This year he has added soft crust pizza to his menu.


• We only had one injury scare and luckily we didn't have to go to the ER when he pounded his head on a windowsill while jumping in the bounce house. It left a huge bump and bruise that scared us though.


• He has learned to swim the length of a regular sized pool which makes me so happy.


• Just this week he learned to get himself started on the swing set and pump his feet.


• Staying at home or going over to our neighbors house continues to be his favorite past time. He is a little homebody and would prefer to stay there-except for the occasional trip to Mississippi.


• Graham has become quite interested in who/what God is and what heaven is all about. I'm still figuring out the answers at a 4 year old level.


• He is the sweetest little boy and loves to give kisses but has a short fuse when it comes to anger and frustration. I'm afraid he'll be working on that for the rest of his life. Thankfully he is a well balanced kid and has a tender heart.
  

The Track-Gulf Shores, Alabama

We were at the beach over Graham's birthday so we went to the Track to celebrate with a few fun rides.

Now this was fun. Graham was able to drive himself on the small track and race another little boy. I got so tickled and realized I'm in trouble because I was yelling at him to "you can pass the other little boy". Not good when the other mom turned around and I realized perhaps this wasn't appropriate for a 4 year old. :) I know where Graham gets his competitive nature.

Donkey Rides anyone?

Sunday morning photos

Michael's getaway weekend.

Michael and our friend Jeff made the trek to east Tennessee for a weekend of hiking and camping.

Alyse Beach, Florida

I'm embarrassed to say I don't have a single picture of the bride or groom. We had a wonderful time at Blake and Kayla's wedding.

Thankfully we beat the weather that is looming in the background by about 2o minutes.

Destin, Florida in June 2011

Goofy Golfing with GiGi
Out to dinner with the fam.

I can't believe this little one is big enough to be in a ride by herself.

Ready to hit the beach.

Does the hand say it all or what?

I think MV is going to be my beach buddy. She and I sat and ate snacks while we people watched for almost 30 minutes. She literally just sat in this little beach chair and didn't say a word the whole time. It was so relaxing!!!!

Now this one would never just sit and watch. I love it though, thank you PawPaw for digging in the sand.

I'm so sad that all of MV's baby fat is almost gone.

Enjoying a snow cone on the beach, now that it what I call a vacation.

PopPop drove over from FWB and enjoyed a quick swim in the waves with Graham.

We love summer!

Our first batch of homemade popsicles.

Graham and William trying to figure out these new squeeze bubbles.

Mary Virginia, William, Graham and Matthew

We took a field trip to Murfreesboro to check out the Children's museum. The tadpoles and crawfish in the wetlands were their favorite.

Anna Raid and Mary Virginia

Lily and Graham