Botanical Gardens Fun

During the most recent trip to Alabama, we took a trip to the Botanical Gardens to check out the latest exhibit: Tree Houses! Reid's favorite cousin, Maggie, went with us and we had a great time. But, boy, was it HOT outside!

There were several different tree houses and all were designed completely differently from the others. Some were up high in the trees and some were ground level. There was one that was a very modern looking pirate ship and another that was all recycled materials.

We also got to enjoy the lovely greenery, and the butterflies, fish, and turtles, too. After some lunch, there was one boy who needed a nice long nap - which is a rarity these days. All in all, a pretty good day! :)

The Next Generation

Lifelong friends are just the best. I have a core group of gals from my hometown that I have known since kindergarten and first grade, and I try to see some or all of them whenever I am home for a visit.

We have seriously seen each other through so many milestones: first boyfriends, learning to drive, football games, proms, weddings, etc. And now.... kids! It is so much fun to get together and watch all our kids play together, too. And I love how I can see features and traits in the little ones that I knew in my friends when they were children.

Reid, Emma, MaeLee, Anna, Katy, and Avery

(I wish we had thought to take this photo when Kayleigh and Gavin were there!)

Mother's Day Tea

Reid's preschool holds a Mother's Day Tea each year. Of course they are always special and this one was no exception.

We started off the morning by dropping off the kids. Then the moms were all escorted to the sanctuary where we were treated to a special slide show of photos of our kids from throughout the year. Talk about a tearjerker! And we also got a copy of the slideshow to keep which was wonderful. After that, we went to the breakfast room where there was a huge spread of goodies to eat while the kids serenaded us. Then we got to share breakfast with our little ones and enjoy some special artwork they created just for us.

It was a really beautiful event - so many adorable details - and I'm so thankful that Reid has been part of this school. His teacher, Ms. Ashleigh, has been awesome and we are so going to miss her next year!