Holding Down the Fort

The kids worked really hard to put this fort together tonight before bedtime. They were sorely disappointed when they found out that Daddy and Momma couldn't do without their couch cushions overnight. So they graciously gave us back our cushions, but Naomi wrote this note:

It is of course a warning, "Do nat remoov this intil in the mrnen." Priceless!

Memorial Day Party

Monday the kids and I headed to Alabama for the Pugh's annual Memorial day get-together. My dad's family LOVES to get together on holidays; they rarely miss a chance. The pool was open and since my kids ate early (time change, you know) they were the first ones ready to swim. Jacob, sweet thing, was sitting patiently by the pool looking longingly at the water until I finally let him get in. He spent a good three hours in May's frigid water! All of the kids enjoyed it despite the temperature. I personally don't like to swim until maybe the end of June! Bath water anyone?

Grandaddy and Bethany

Loving the water

Cousin (Actually second cousin) Sydney

Cousin Jorja

Second cousin Izzy and cousin Penni (isn't she pretty?!)

Block Party

Naomi's Last Day of School

Congratulations, Naomi! You finished kindergarten with style!

Naomi, Jacob, and some of Naomi's classmates

the adoring little sister

the adoring grandparents

Naomi and her classmates (and the rest of the school) recited a few of the Westminster shorter catechism questions (they learned 28 of them this year), the presidents, some grammar rules, counted by 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, and 8s, and sang a few songs. Naomi has learned so much this year!

Naomi and her adoring daddy.

Naomi and Mrs. Skogan, one of her kindergarten teachers

After the program, the whole school went to a local park to play.

After going home for a quick lunch, my mom and I took the kids out for ice cream and playing in the fountain. Naomi earned her free ice cream by reading 20 books in class.

Naomi and her adoring momma

The fountain was crowded but still lots of fun.

More Pics of Baby Penni

Bethany and Daddy

A New Penni

Penni Mariah Pugh

born May 15th around 7:30am

7 pounds, 19 inches

proud parents: Fish and Aaron Pugh

sister: Jorja Rae Pugh

Grandparents: Billy and Beverly Haynes, Rick and Kay Pugh

(More pics to follow. Of course I left my camera at the hospital! But she is just as beautiful as this pic my mom sent me shows! And everybody loves her.)