Apple Cake

Making apple cake!Getting some flour on the face!



We all went to the apple orchard today to pick apples, however it was a really hot summer and so there were no apples to be picked. The kids has a really good time learning about bees and then a wonderful picnic lunch after!

I promised Graham all week we would make an apple cake with all the yummy apples we picked so, what is a mommy to do. Go to the grocery store and buy some of course!

Thoughts on Graham being 4!

The lord your God is with you,

he will quiet you with his love,

he will rejoice over you with singing."

Zep 3:17

My sweet boy, words cannot begin to say how very thankful I am to be your mommy! You have blessed our lives beyond measure! Always know how much we love you and never forget how much your Father in Heaven loves you....so much that he rejoices and sings over you!!

You are four. I can hardly believe it. I enjoy you so much but can't believe your not a little baby anymore! You have a beautiful smile that lights up a room...you absolutley love to laugh! You are really enjoying your school this year at SMA and mommy is too! You love to swing and are always asking me to swing you but, you are really good at doing it by yourself! You love to have friends over, your always asking me "who is coming over next"? You have the sweetest heart and the strongest will. You tell me " I love you mommy" at least ten times a day. You love to give hugs and kisses! You really like to ride your jeep and big wheel. You love to play Super Mario, you like to watch the Backyardigans, Little Bear, and Max and Ruby. You are REALLY good at coloring. You love to play ball of any kind. You love to talk (Especially about police officers). You always want to hear a story. You like to eat chicken nuggets, pizza, apples, waffles, sausage, icecream and you are especially fond of chinese food. You love to spend time with your Nana and Mimi. You like to recite your bible verses from church. You love to play with racecars. You like to help me clean. You love to have sword fights and pretend you are Peter Pan. You love to throw rocks in the creek and make a big splash. You love sprite. You love Super heroes. You love to pick Mommy flowers! You don't cry when I drop you off at school anymore! You can count to 20. You can dress yourself. You like to sing songs, (Jesus Loves Me, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star). You love to dance! You always want to know what we are doing next! You love to be around people (just like your daddy)! You give the biggest hugs that almost knock me over! I love it!

Funny Things you say:

Graham: Mommy is your bobo (C-Sec scar) where I tried to eat your belly?

Graham: You break my heart! (When mommy tries to leave the house without Graham)

Words that melt my heart:

Graham: Momma, I'm going to love you forever!

Graham: Love is patient, Love is kind. God made the world and everything in it.

You are growing up:

Graham: I want to go to Nana's house and stay for 20 days!

You said you wanted to spend the night at Nana's house for the first time yesterday. You are getting to be such a big boy!

I love you Graham Cracker!

Graham turns 4!

Graham's 4th Birthday! This is the invitation...Toy Story Theme. Graham's favorite characters are...Buzz (because he can fly), Woody (because he gets to have a rope), and the dog (because he can bounce)!At home before the party. You are so excited to see all of your friends!
Mommy, Daddy, and Graham
GiGi and Graham
Nana and Graham
PeePaw, Nana, and Graham
MiMi, Nana, and Graham going down the slide!!!!
Graham's Birthday CupCake Cake!!!

Graham blowing out his candles
Graham's friends
We love you sweet boy! I can't believe you are four!

Graham's 3rd Birthday at Let It Shine. Thomas the Train ThemeGraham's 2nd Birthday (Elmo Theme) and you got your train table for your birthday!
Graham's 1st birthday!

Discovery Center

Graham at the "Discovery Museum". Daddy was out of town last weekend so we went to the museum with Carson, Jackson, Caden, Alex, and Anthem. There was so much to do. There was a water table, grocery store, train room, musical instruments, painting, town center, and lots more. Graham's favorite was the post office. Such a fun day!

The cutest little firemen ever!

Graham is trying to find his mail in this picture.

He is delivering the mail in this one.

This was our (GNO) this month. We played bunco for a couple of years and then decided to try something different. So...each month, the hostess comes up with the idea for the month and this one was...Death by Chocolate--a murder mystery night. It was super fun, and as you can see, some REALLY got into their parts! What a super fun night! Love you girls!

Brooke, who played the part of the beloved bride to be!
Kari and Kendra, I think someone is getting snubbed!
Jenn did such a great job playing the victim!
Julie, Wendy, Jamie, and Kari. Jamie, great job with the investigation!
(Kendra and Calie) Calie, you look so innocent!
Ruthann and Brandi, you look fabulous girls!

Great fun!

Fun at the Fair

We had so much fun at the Williamson County Fair. We met the Bryan Family for and an early dinner and then headed out to the fair. The boys had such a good time on all the rides and especially enjoyed the maze. They entered a John Deere tractor race and Graham came in 2nd place! They also really liked the clown and bike show. Lee and Bryson really enjoyed their ferris wheel ride together (well maybe not Lee....he got really sick). We ended the night with funnel cakes, cotton candy, and fireworks! Graham wanted to know where the parade was (like the one at DisneyWorld). Such high expectations!
The rockin ship ride!
Mommy and Graham on the carosel
Graham coming in 2nd place for the tractor race!
Such a fun night!
Graham and his oh so good Cotton Candy!

Trophy

Graham had his last T-Ball game of the season and received his first trophy ever! He was excited the entire day and could not wait for that special moment! His face was aglow when the coach called him up and so excited to see his name on the trophy! Graham you did such a fabulous job! What a wonderful memory for Graham (and Mommy and Daddy too!)Graham's team (SpringHIll Eye Care) Thanks to Dr. Rob for sponsoring the team

Mommy and her All Star!

I don't know what he is enjoying better, the trophy or the cupcake (probably the cupcake)