Home of the Braves

We went to Atlanta this weekend to see the Braves play the Marlins. I have to admit that I wasn't looking forward to a 6-hr. drive to see a baseball game, but it was so much fun! We got to sit in the skybox and had a great view of Turner Field. John Parker and Avery loved having the freedom of running around and eating, eating and eating!! John Parker especially loved his #1 finger and the tomahawk chop. He had sooo many questions about the game and loved seeing 2 home runs! The Braves won 4-3....Sometimes the things you dread--turn out to be the greatest memories :)

School Daze

Today was John Parker's first day of school. Can you believe he is a 1st grader?? He was so excited and wanted to make sure that John Bret and I walked him to class. I know that won't last very long!! It was such a peaceful, Spirit-filled atmosphere. I know this is going to be a great year!!

Go Eagles!

Today was the Dedication of John Parker's new school--St. Anthony. It started with a wonderful Mass with the Bishop and ended with an afternoon at the school with Meet the Teacher. We got to see Fr. Cosgrove, who was our priest when John Bret and I married nearly nine years ago. It's amazing to see how fast time flies and that our baby boy is in first grade. I'm so grateful for the new school and the chance for our children to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What a blessing our church family is, and I'm glad our families got to come today and share in such a special event!

The Bug Easy

We went to New Orleans this weekend and stayed with Joseph and Jessie. We visited the Insectarium--which the boys loved. It was really neat. We ate LOTS of great food and went to Mass at St. Louis the King Cathedral--the oldest Cathedral Basilica in the U.S. We all had such a good time. It's amazing to see the cultural differences just 3 hours south! Thanks Uncle Joseph and Aunt Jessie for the fun trip to NOLA!