Last night I was lucky enough to have the boys (Jackson and Andrew) to myself for a few hours, while their parents went out on a "date". We took a little walk with Andrew in the stroller and Jackson on his bike. As we got back to the house, Jackson turned around and said "Nana, you are my best buddy."

I nearly cried, it was so sweet, so sincere and so spontaneous. I hope I will always be his best buddy, or at least one of his best buddies.

We are about to leave for Lufkin because grandbaby #3 is on the way! Prayers appreciated. I can't wait to meet him.

UPDATE:
Baby Guy was born this morning, 8/13, at 9:52. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz., 19 3/4 inches long. Lots and lots of dark hair, some of it sticks straight up, so precious. He's adorable. Mom is doing well, Dad is wonderful too. We are blessed.

Can it really be August already? Wow, it has been a fun and busy summer with lots of new things coming this month, too! My grandbabies, Jackson and Andrew, now live much closer, only about 25 minutes away - what a blessing. My newest grandbaby is due in about 3 weeks, so I think I will go ahead and pack my bag TODAY - I want to be ready when I get that phone call.

I worked a little while in my classroom this morning - it is really just about physically impossible for me to wait until the offical back to work day to begin setting up my classroom. Once August hits, I get the itch to get busy. Every year in May/June, we have to pack away everything, take things off all walls, and close up the classroom. When we get back. the room is completely cleaned and all furniture is moved to one area of the room. It's a lot of work, but I really enjoy the chance to start fresh each year. It gives me the opportunity to rearrange, redecorate, etc. and get excited about the new school year.

Less than 3 weeks until Ross moves to College Station - I think he's ready and I imagine it will be a fun day getting him settled in his new home away from home.

God is good and I am feeling very blessed today. Hope you are too!

Today was the last day for summer school and I am feeling more relaxed already. I plan to enjoy the next several weeks of my summer vacation time. I know it will go fast, there is so much to do, but it will be fun and it's always nice to do something different! Some of the time will be spent helping Angela and Josh pack up to move to Katy - hooray, only about 20 - 25 minutes away from us. Some of the time will be spent preparing myself for Ross to move away to college. Some of the time will be spent doing things around the house, hopefully more than I usually do in the summer. Hmm, what to do with the rest of the time? I'm sure I will think of something. But for now, I am going to try really hard to not think about kindergarten and school for as many days as I can! That's hard for me, but I am determined to take a break.

Stay cool, everyone, summer has hit S. Texas with a vengeance, hasn't it? Whew! I am not complaining, though. There are many things to be thankful for even in this heat and a working A/C is one of them. Last week I came home one day and it was 85 degrees in here...God is good and it was fixed by 8:00 that evening and didn't cost us all of Ross' college tuition money! :) Happy Summer, enjoy!

Here's some photos of our youngest, about to graduate from high school. We are looking at an empty nest by the end of the summer, when he heads to College Station.

Check out his recent assignment in art class.



Way to go Ross! We are proud of you! Congratulations to all the graduates!