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Yesterday was Jay’s birthday.  He turned 28.  Oh my gosh, where did the time go?  I cannot believe that my baby is 28.  Wow.  He and Kat came over last night, and we enjoyed their visit.  He opened his presents, and then we watched Swamp People on the History Channel.  It is quite an unusual show.  If you have never watched it, give it a try.  I hope your birthday was fun Jay.  We love you!

Yesterday was Lily’s 3rd birthday.  I cannot believe that she is already 3 years old.  Where did the time go?  John and I went over to their house after work to give her her presents.  John decided that we needed to take Annie because Lily loves Annie.  Needless to say, she was thrilled. 

Elijah and Josiah were just as excited as Lily was.  Somehow we got them to finish their dinner before we opened presents.  Grandma Betty came in just in time for the gift opening.  Lily was so happy and excited with each present that she opened.  She would say, “my favorite” to almost each one.  It was great.  After presents, we had cupcakes.  She sat very patiently while we sang to her, and then she blew out the candles.  It took her a while and many blows, but she finally got all 3 candles out.  I think her brothers had to help her in the end. 

All the time we were eating our cupcakes, she kept saying, “It’s still my birthday.”  When we left, they were getting ready to watch her new Veggie Tales movie.  I hope they went to bed for Grandma Betty.  They each had lots of sugar, so they may be up all night!

Thank You Lord for our beautiful granddaughter Lily!

Well, the end of summer is nearing.  School starts for my grandkids tomorrow.  Elijah will be in second grade ,and Josiah will start Kindergarten!  I cannot believe that Josiah is starting school.  Lily will also be going to preschool in September.  They are growing up way too fast!  They will be going to school in Chatham because Ryan and Sara are buying a different house.  It is only about a block south of their current house, but it is in the Chathm school district.  It is a great house with a huge fenced in back yard.  It has 4 bedrooms, so each of the kids will get their own bedroom.  It will be nice for them to each have their own space. 

John and I are loving our new house.  We are still awaiting our family room furniture, his desk, my desk and our kitchen table, but we have pictures hung which helps make it feel like home.  I am hoping that by my birthday, we will have it all together!