On our Way to the Beach

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Jess and Kate in front of a fully packed UHaul....on the way to the beach!

Thanksgiving at the Beach!

Kate's first trip to the beach...she is a little worried about her belly showing in this swimming suit!

So happy to be at the beach!

Chase holding Cami's head straight, none of them wanted to look at the camera. Thank you Uncle Jason for sending the soccer jersey's from England!

DO NOT let this picture fool you! A special moment captured on film of Cami and Nolan acting like they LOVE each other!

Our Beach bum!

Uncle Hank is always entertaining!

Too cute!!!

Before we left for Destin, Florida the Monday before Thanksgiving we spent Sunday as a family in Birmingham for Brock's blessing. That afternoon my parents said they had received special permission from Jason's mission president to call him. My Dad said it was because all of us were together for Thanksgiving and would not be together for Christmas. Everyone of us thought that seemed a little strange but soon found out the reason for calling Jason. My parents have been called to serve as Mission Presidents. They do not know where they will be serving but know they will begin this wonderful journey in July. We will miss them greatly but know that their lives will be blessed for their service! Congratulations Mom and Dad!

On the phone with Jason...

Old Baker Farm

Chase had his first fieldtrip as a Kindergartener...Luckily I was able to coax my mother-in-law into coming over to watch Kate and Nolan so I could go. It was soooo much fun to spend the day with Chase!

Nolan's First Soccer Game

Nolan was a great soccer player today! He absolutely loves to play and scored the first goal of the season for his team! Needless to say we were so proud. He looked over to the sideline and gave a quick thumbs up to Hank, Chase and I!

Kate's Blessing

Last weekend was so special for our family. As we have done with each of our children, Hank had the opportunity to give Kate a beautiful blessing at church. My parents flew into town and Hank's mom and sister came down from Nashville to spend this special occasion with our family. Hank did a beautiful job blessing her and she looked precious in her white gown. While I was getting her dressed, Nolan came into the room and stared at her for a couple minutes and then softly kissed her forehead and whispered "You are the most beautifulest girl in the whole world." Those our the moments of motherhood that make it all worth it!

BIG Week for Nolan

Nolan has really had a tough time with Chase starting school and being gone all day...no one to play with...I am apparently not as fun as Chase or Dad.

With that being said, we were happy that his week has officially started and he is thrilled...as you can see.

First day of Preschool

New Backpack

First Soccer practice

Making cookies for his lunch!

First Day of School!

I cannot believe that my little boy is old enough for school. He was so excited to go and I was not as excited to let him go. He was so cute as he got out of the car and said bye to Hank and I...so proud to be in Kindergarten! We will miss him so much during the day, but I am sure we will find things to keep us busy! We love you Chase!