We have been spending a ton of time at the pool already this summer, just about every evening and even some mornings we are there. So tonight was no different...Nick was out of town so I packed up all of our stuff and went and met some great friends and family and hung out at the pool until the kids were exhausted. I love watching my little fish swim in the water...they are the cutest!

At the end of our evenings lately, the kids have been cuddling before bed. They sing songs and say their prayers and read books. They are so sweet to each other and I had to capture how cute they are snuggling together.

We threw our sweet friend, Abbye, a baby shower this week. Little Sophye is due in August. We had such a good time putting this shower together, I LOVE me sweet Life Group gals!

In honor of my Dad on Father's Day, I decided to write out some reasons why I/We love him...and a few inside jokes! :-)


Navy, Sweet, Trustworthy, Protective, Honorable, Funny, Bacon Grease, Papaw, Dad, Daddy, Father-in-law, Mayor, "Here Kitty Kitty", Daddy's girl, Hugs, Phone Calls, Visits, Papaw's Kisses, Strong, A phone call away, listener, Die Hard, Nothing but Trouble, Encourager, Honest, Gentle in spirit, follower of Christ, Silent laugh, daddy/daughter banquets, my wedding day, the day my kids were born, Laughter, teasing, snow balls fights, parade where I drove the golf cart that broke down, dp and peanuts, dq runs, piggy back rides, hide and go seek, safety, security, trip to Arkansas, liquid diet, "fresh fruit", prayers, Christmas Vacation, "Dad, you are Clark Griswold", walking the track in Ferris, chores, garden, family, playing with toys, gi-joe men, east texas, reminds me of mamaw, smiles, "nurse nurse", "it takes the fever out", "Pookie and Fat Rat", trips to dallas in the back of the truck, sheets over the seats in your truck, going to the base, patriotism, letters from you while on Choir tour, good example, Grand Funk Railroad, Moody Blues, Little House on the Prairie, Mighty Mouse, Piano recitals, the mission, holidays, "head em up and move em out", hard-worker, legacy, watch flying out the window, all blue clothes, purple shorts, white wind pants, sandals and socks.....and really the list could go on forever....
Love you dad....and I remember it all...
-Reyna

Dad and I at Christmas in 2005...

Papaw and Wyatt

Maddie had her first ballet recital with Patty Harper on Sunday. Her group performed to "The Happy Jack in the Box". Maddie did so good and enjoyed the whole experience. Can't wait for the Christmas show already!

Back stage and getting ready

Ready to go!

Maddie made so sweet friends this year.

So good!

We are so proud of you Maddie....we can't wait to watch you grow in your talents!

Nick threw me a surprise birthday party Saturday night at the pool. I was so shocked!!! Thanks everyone who came to help me celebrate the big 3-0!

So back in January I got this wild idea to run a 5k...along with joining Weight Watchers. So I knew I needed a training buddy and immediately thought of Kristi. So we started training 4 months ago to a run a 5k this fall but got to a goal a whole lot faster than expected. We ran our first 5k on Saturday with Weight Watchers and words can't express how good it felt to finish. A big thanks to my family and friends for supporting us....next up...a 10k!!!

Almost at the finish line

Maddie running the last bit with us

She's awesome! Couldn't have done it without her!

The fam!