Beginnings and Endings

This weekend I was surprised to have Joey, Katie, and the babies come to Pascagoula. I was expecting Joey and Josie because they were coming to the wedding, which I will get to later. However, Katie and Colbie tagged along and we had the whole Hattiesburg crew here on Kingsberry Avenue. My sister Sandy also surprised me by coming down and giving me a hand with my Dad for the weekend. It worked out perfectly because I got to spend a little time with the babies. Jennifer decided to babysit while we went to the wedding Saturday night so she could get lots of baby love.

Now on to the beginnings and endings.....meet Mr. and Mrs. David Cunningham!!!!We were honored to gather with friends and family this weekend to celebrate the marriage of our friends, David and Bernie. They are a cute couple and are now officially hitched. We had a blast at the wedding, with Mother Nature even cooperating. Here is a picture that Joey snapped of us at the reception. I had a pretty good looking date if you ask me.

Although I didn't get a picture of the bride and groom that night, I will just let you know that they both looked happier and more beautiful and handsome than in the picture above, which was taken just a month ago. I know that they will have a lifetime of happiness as they grow old together.

The endings have to do with summer.....I am down to two weeks before I have to get back into the grind. I am dreading the end of lazy summer days, not that there have been many of them this year. The next two weeks are going to be filled with last minute appointments, cleaning house, getting my grandsons to let me take their pictures, making plans, and squeezing out a few hours of each day to spend with loved ones. I usually have my classroom all organized by this time, but unfortunately, our school was painted this summer. As of Friday, my room is suppose to be ready. I will probably be spending too many hours there getting the room set up so that I will not be so crazy when school starts. Of course, with every ending, there is a new beginning. I am looking forward to the new school year.

Busy 4th of July Weekend

Now that I am older, it seems like time flies. We have been a busy family and this past weekend was no exception. My sisters and their familes came to Pascagoula for a small family reunion and to spend some time with my daddy. On last count, we had 24 of us for lunch on Sunday. Thanks to all those who helped cook the delicious food and make the weekend a great success. The big kids and the little kids had a great time.

On the 4th, Josie and I made a quick trip to Ocean Springs and took a little dip in Aunt Christi's pool. Josie hasn't been feeling too chipper lately, so we had to make sure she didn't get water in her ears, but she loves "wimming" and cried when we told her it was time to go home. Not to worry, Aunt Christi has already invited Josie to come back on her next trip. We went back to PaPaw's house for ice cream cones and watermelon. Then it was time to go to bed. Deedy was worn out!!!

Joey and Katie insisted on the return of Josie, so Tuesday I drove her back to Hattiesburg and spent the night loving on her new little sister. Josie didn't mind me playing with Colbie as long as she had her mom and dad's undivided attention. I really don't think she understands this big sister thing. She loves Colbie and talked about her all the way home, but she isn't ready to share her mom and dad. Josie went to school Wednesday morning and Colbie let me take her picture a few times. I definitely will not be quiting my teaching job to take baby pictures. I got a few good ones, but I am waiting for Katie to post the ones she wants to use. However, I do want to share my favorite of the girls together.