Forever

Forever is a big word, isn't it? But that's how long I feel that my friend Debbie will be my best friend. We have known each other since we were 3 years old! This past year she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was and is a trooper, and it showed with all of her friends showing their support! Yesterday, she all her "breast friends" completed the annual Susan B. Komen walk to fight breast cancer. Over 24,000 people walked/ran this year! Debbie has made it through all of her treatments and surgeries, and is starting her "survivor" title. I know God's hand and everyone's prayers will continue to keep her and her body strong as she continues to heal. Until He calls her and everyone home, she will always be my forever best friend!

LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.
Psalm 30:1-3

T-Ball Time!

Mary decided to try t-ball this year for the first time. This age group is so funny to watch!  Mary impressed us a lot, and loved playing! Daddy James was coach (mom assisted..some) Watching her play convinced Ethan to give baseball one more shot (he wasn't a fan when he was younger). We will find out next year!

Pine Knoll Shores 2011

I think we finally turned the corner this year!  James and I both agreed that this was the most relaxing beach trip ever (except for one 99 degree day = 3 cranky kids)  Every year the kids get older and everything becomes more manageable. We also got to see our dear friends, Joe and Eleanor, our "adopted" grandparents who spoil our kids rotten each time.  I guess that's what they are for!
Lots of pics, I couldn't decide which ones to post!

And they're done!

Bryce is officially a middle-schooler (gasp!) and Ethan in second grade. Mary is on a year-round calendar, so she will be done in 2 1/2 weeks. Bryce had a 5th grade "graduation" from Neuse Christian, which is sorrowfully her last year. Mary and Ethan will both attend NCA next year, and Bryce was accepted at Moore Square Museum Middle School. I am confident that she will have her own angel watching over her as she embarks on a new adventure!