Life with my sister

I didn't realize my birthday post for Anna didn't post on here, I have no idea why except that the computer I'm using doesn't like for me to blog! Daniel and David had their birthdays too, and then we headed to Branson to celebrate all three April birthdays. As hectic and costly as it is to have 3 birthdays in a week, it sure is fun! So this is what has happened since... D&D have finished elementary school!! And they had a graduation ceremony. Our homeschool group had two senior that were graduating, five 6th graders, and two Kindergarteners. It was a great night! We had Mexican food for supper and then a sweet, special graduation. Homeschool graduations are really great. They're usually small and personalized and super sweet. We went to Branson for a few days. David and Anna didn't want to ride any roller coasters this trip so eh hung out together. They rode the log ride and the river raft ride, I was freezing and they were walking around soaked and very ha

After about 15 days of Anna waking up each morning with a countdown of how many days until her birthday, the day finally came. When she woke up on Saturday as precious as I've ever seen her. She came into my room with a sweet smile on her face, so excited about being 9! We all ate donuts for breakfast and watched as she opened her presents. She was so cute! We then headed to Beebe for Awana games. She enjoyed being with her friends so much. She didn't have a party this year because we were busy with other things, but she managed to have a pretty great day. As our tradition holds, she chose where we ate dinner Saturday night. She first chose El Chico and then switched to Outback. We were all very pleased! However, I have a deep deep love for El Chico so that would have been terrific too. Happy Birthday Anna, we love you so very much!

  Mama visited both of us this Mother's Day weekend. She started at Julie's house on Friday morning and stayed until Saturday afternoon. I love this picture of them. My big mama and my little mama. Being eight years older, Julie is truly my little mama. She learned from the best. Mama and Julie's crew (minus Samuel who was on a youth trip) ate catfish and had a big time. I love my sister and the example she sets for me as a mother. She is one of the best. Mama arrived at our house Saturday evening. We had fun playing in the backyard. Henry showed her all his tricks and toys. She was excited to be able to watch him in action. Mother's Day is so fun with a little one. His daddy has trained him for 3 days to be nice on Sunday, to not tell me what they bought me and to say "Happy Mother's Day" on Sunday morning. He has tried his best, bless his heart. It is hard being 3 and being a mother of a 3 year old is not an easy assignment either.

Last week I was in Memphis quite a bit and I loved every minute of it! I was able to eat lunch with Sassy (Mrs. Carolyn) and laugh. That is what we do best...laugh. She is me in 30 years, if I am lucky enough! We are twins in a lot of ways and I love that woman. She teaches me to just be me and laugh through life because when it is all said and done, "who gives a hairy rat!" The visits are never long enough, yet I cherish every little laugh we can share together when we get the chance. I was in Memphis all by myself for 24 hours. It was very unusual and wonderful! I failed to take photos of all I did there, but when Henry is not with me I tend to forget about my camera. I stayed with my Aunt Babs and Uncle Joe the night before I took my real estate exam. I got there early in the day to eat with Sassy and then I was able to go pick up Claire from school and attend her AAU game with the fam. Hollye, Claire and I then went to eat dinner. It filled my love tank and made m

  If you live in the state of Arkansas, that agent would be me! I passed my test this morning and the feeling of accomplishment when they told me I passed was almost parallel with earning my college degree, without the pomp and circumstance. That sucker was challenging! For 6 weeks I took an online course, teaching it to myself and then today I took the exam in Memphis.  I am excited about this new adventure and SO glad the endless studying has resulted in a happy ending/beginning!   Abby