First Day of School

"Life is not about how many breathes you take but the moments that take your breathe away!" I have heard this lyric sung in a song and the morning I walked Zeke down the hall to his class it was a moment that took my breathe away. Zeke started 4K today at Chesnee Elementary School. The morning was sweet and calmly stressful (if that is possible). We got dressed and Zeke rode to school with his daddy. First, we went into my classroom so I could put my things down and then it was time! Zeke put his bookbag on and like such a big boy walked down the hallway. As we were walking down the hallway I could not help but think of the moments I have had as his mother. When I first held him, when he said, "Mama", when he first told me he loved me, when we walked side by side holding hands, when we played hide and seek, and many more moments. Where had the time gone? I was so proud of him for being able to attend school and for the fact that the Lord allowed me to experience and share this moment with my child. This child, gift God gave me. I had to leave in a classroom where I could not longer control the events that took place. All I could do was let him walk in the room and allow God's hand to protect. Zeke LOVES school! He walked right into his classroom and said, "BYe Mama and Daddy!" and that was it! Heather picked him up his first day and he was all smiles! I am so glad he loves it and has such a special teacher who cares for him. I think he is the cutest in his class. I am proud of him for doing so well and being so brave. Zeke, Mama loves you!

Congrats Travis and Heather!

Today was a special day in our family! Aunt Heather got married! The wedding was very small and sweet! Zeke had a very important job! He walked his Heather down the aisle and "gave her away"! Hayes was not able to be there so he stepped in and did a fantastic job! The wedding was very sweet and followed by a great meal! We love you Aunt Heather and Uncle Travis! We are happy for you! We hope you will always have a happy every after!!!

What is in his smile!

This exact look can make me laugh under any circumstances! Zeke is a little man full of huge personality and loves to turn everything into a funny joke. This is our last full week of summer and school begins for me next week. Although I am relieved by the fact that we will settle into a somewhat schedule I am also sadden by the times of summer being gone. I have been asked lately, "How was your summer?" I always say, "Fantastic!" because it was. We did a fun things throughout the summer but my favorites are the special moments where Zeke would say, "Mom you sit with me!" or "Mom want to play in my play room!" Even tonight we spent time walking around our neighborhood just chatting about many different things. Our days are filled with simple activities of coloring, playing school, play-doh, watching movies, and playing Thomas! It doesn't get any better! I have loved every moment of my summer and am so thankful God has given me a special little family to love on!