Ten Things Tuesday...

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I don't have any pictures to post with today's blog...but there will be many in the weeks to come.

1. I'm thankful for summertime & swimming pools. We love to swim at Aunt Cathy & Uncle Lee's or at Marie & Ken's house. Taylor has come so far since this time last year - Uncle Lee taught him to dive on Sunday! Nicholas LOVES the water and Aunt Cathy volunteered to take him to baby swim classes next summer. :)

2. Kids on Campus at OWC is GREAT! Taylor is enjoying these two weeks so much. His first class is being taught by a girl I went to high school with, Carrie Chavers. He is already talking about what classes he wants to take next summer.

3. My two boys...the things you never expect you'll hear and then you're a mom. The other day Taylor was playing with Nicholas while I was mopping the bathroom floor. Taylor comes in and says "Mom, I think Nicholas has poopy...(long pause)...and his diaper fell off." What?? He's my boy...I guess I'll keep him. :)

4. Girlfriends. In high school, my best friends were guys. I had close girlfriends (who I love!) but never bonded quite as closely as with the boys. I wouldn't trade the memories Robert, Aaron, Kyle & I share for anything. But, I'm so blessed now with the relationships I've developed with other ladies in the past 15 years. Some are girls from high school that I've grown closer to, some are sorority sisters from college, and some are work friends who I've grown to love as dearly as family. I'm blessed to have them all in my life.

5. Girl TRIPS! Speaking of girlfriends, GIRL TRIPS are the best! I have two in the works. Rebecca, Molly & I are going to Auburn for a weekend in September to see the USM/AU football game. We'll also get to spend some time with Robert (see #4) and his girlfriend, Sara. And...in late October, I'm going with my sister Chera, Melony, Jen, Courtney & Christi to see the New Kids on the Block in concert in Atlanta!! We're so excited, it's just like we're 13 again.

6. FOOTBALL...high school & college football have filled my fall weekends as long as I can remember. Some of my fondest memories growing up are attending FSU football games with my dad. This year we'll be adding another level of play to our football schedules - Pee Wee! Taylor is going to play on the Steelers this year. Our first practice is Friday - look for pictures in future posts.

7. Birthday parties! Saturday is going to be full of them - RJ is turning 9, Taylor is turning 8 and Zachary is turning 7. We'll be attending parties all day long - what fun! Taylor's party is last so we just hope everyone is not too worn out to make it!

8. I'm thankful Jason has agreed to attend a class with me at church (as his work schedule permits, of course). This is a step in the right direction for us!

9. My Daddy's good check-up today! He's had a long, stressful, scary summer with his heart stint and pneumonia shortly thereafter. The doctor told him today that he was definitely making good progress and could send the oxygen machine back. He also cleared him to go on vacation next week.

10. Grandparents who willingly take an 8 year old grandson on vacation with them! My parents are taking Taylor to the mountains with them next week. I'm so jealous! They are all three excited and have lots of fun activities planned. My mom has been instructed to take loads of pictures.

I hope all reading this have a fabulous week. :)