Forgetting to Post

Lately I've been forgetting to post. Oops!! So here's an update on life.

The weekend before last, a group of friends hung out at Lake Tenkiller. We had our first craw fish boil and enjoyed another weekend away celebrating our friend Ben's birthday.

Zac loved it. It was way too spicy for me!

Zac is the little guy on the floaty way off in the distance.

Last Tuesday Mom and I had our second pottery class. We are both really enjoying the class and have already made several neat things. We also got to use the pottery wheel, which I must say is a lot of fun!

This is actually my mom's beautiful bowl.

It's messy and fun!
Please check out my momma's original creation.
Let's just say the clay had a mind of its own at first. ;)

Here's my little bowl.

Mr. Taylor trimming the base.

She had a lot of fun.

Missy's mug.

Mr. Taylor trimming the base on my mug.

Our cute little set up.

Originally Zac was going to compete in the Firecracker Sprint Triathlon in Russellville on the Fourth of July; however, he's somehow injured his knee and couldn't participate. He's pretty down about it. Tomorrow he goes to the orthopedic doctor to see what's up with his knee. So, we spent the fourth as a family of three... grilling burgers and relaxing at home.

July 5th marked one year since Momo passed away. I went back to Russellville to spend the day with my mom. My aunt and uncle were in town from Texas, too. It was a pleasant day with family. I have so many wonderful memories with Momo that I will forever cherish. I watched a sweet video of her reciting a poem she memorized in grade school that we recorded several years ago on July 4th. I loved hearing her precious voice again. I'm so blessed to have her voice and image recorded for me to forever hear.

Sweet picture of Grady with his Great Aunt Pam.

Teaching baby G to play 42 :)

Grampa feeding little man a little cereal.

Tomorrow Zac, our friend Ben, Grady, and I leave for Chicago. I can't wait to spend some quality time with my brother, sis-in-law, and friends. We plan on going to a friend's wedding, spending Saturday grilling out on the beach, and taking a tour through the Half Acre Brewery. Hope we stay safe and keep Grady happy on our long 12 hour trip!

Zac trying out the carrier for a little "pre-trip" experience.
Let's just say that Grady loved kicking his legs!!
Maybe the carrier will work after all for hauling the big guy through the windy city.

And here's one last picture that I took last night. Grady loves to stand and laugh. These two boys have stolen my heart!

Much love,
Em