Moments with the McGuires

Week 21

Day 142: Packed up my classroom and turned in my keys today. Mountain Park & the precious people I got to work with will forever hold a special place in my heart. So thankful for my years spent there.

{This is Janna who I co-taught with last year and this year before Reynolds was born.}

Never known teaching without this sweet friend by my side!

I took this same picture when I drove by the school the first time when I was offered the job. As I was passing by on this day, memories of that day came flooding back. I knew the second that I first walked down those halls to meet the people that I might work with, that it was the right fit.

Day 143: My family came to the lake for the day. We spent the day at the pool and then ended the day with a walk to check out what will soon be the family room! Love that our families like hanging out together!

playing at the lot

evening walk on the golf course as this guys caddy

Day 144: Goooooodness, I love this girl! {and everything about this picture-the smile, the goggles, the t-shirt to cover her sunburn.} So lucky I get to be her mama!

Day 145: Happy Memorial Day! Thankful for this family of mine. thinking today of those {and their families} that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Home of the free, because of the brave.

Day 146: "I alllll ready mommy!" I hope she never loses her crinkle nosed smile or her fashion sense. ;)

Day 147: Playdate with sweet Millie Belle and Andrea!

Day 148: All four looking AND smiling...this might be a first!

Week 22

Day 149: Someone loves being a helper! ...and that practice she got when she tried brushing his teeth when he was only 3 weeks old has finally paid off.

Day 150: Reynolds wasn't impressed with the water slide {maybe because it set the record for slowest ride down} but the rest of us had a blast!

Day 151: Dedication Sunday! Thankful for the gift that it is to be called their parents, the challenge to daily show Christ to them, and for God's love and grace along the way.

Day 152: Pool day with these cuties!

Day 153: Taco Tuesday is even more fun with friends!

Day 154: Walk, picnic, & park with some favorites!

Day 155: These are the days of summer. {Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays}

Just slightly behind on posting on these weekly updates {like 6 weeks behind}...attempting to get caught up!

Week 17

Day 114: Fun time celebrating Emma's birthday! Little guy snoozed while the big kids played.

Day 115: Happy {day late} birthday to one of our very favorites! Gooooodness do we all love our Pappy!

Day 116: "at the yake" And a first trip on a boat for Reynolds.

Day 117: The weather was perfect for the zoo, and the zoo was perfect for this soul today. {I wasn't sure we'd make it out of the house in between meltdowns. Exactly what both of us needed.}

Day 118: Taco Tuesday AND Laudie is here! Good day!!

Day 119: Mirror entertainment while Laudie shops and the crash after.

Day 120: Coffee and Target with J-fed while T got to play with a super sweet friend.

Week 18

Day 121: The last two nights someone has decided to wake up at all hours. But then both mornings this little guy {that normally can't seem to stay still} makes it up to me with the sweetest snuggles and lying as still as can be.

Day 122: St. Ives yard sale day and this girl racked up. Bought a jump house. #thingswedidntknowweneeded

Day 123: Outside fun with dad

Day 124: extra snuggly today

Day 125: back porch livin'

Day 126: Pretty day for a walk, the park, and a picnic...oh and baby kisses {and too close to nap time for the little one hiding behind me}

Day 127: This girl loves the zoo!

{...and some outside time later}

Week 19

Day 128: Golfing with the family {more like distracting the guys while they golf}

Day 129: learning how to fish using pine cones off the back porch

Day 130: Mothers Day! Getting to be their mama {alongside their daddy} is my greatest joy!

sweet morning with my new super cheesy mug that I LOVE!

Day 131: This girl's excitement over the little things makes my heart burst!

Day 132: This little guy needed help with both of his naps today. Snuggling and singing some Matt Redman did the trick both times. Thankful that my days allow me to do this!

Day 133, part 1: my sweet, funny & brave girl today.

{Teagan has been having some dizzy spells over the last year. I finally made an appointment to see our doctor-after googling childhood dizziness and seeing some of my worst nightmares listed. She had her blood pressure taken like a big girl, had blood drawn at the hospital, and we got referred to a neurologist. It was a tough day, but this girl was a champ!}

Day 133, part 2: Thankful for short road trips to see family & evenings at the pool. A perfect way to end this day.

Day 134: Traditional welcome home cookies for dad after he goes out of town.

Week 20

Day 135: redneck front yard fun to practice for the beach

Day 136: Climbed one stair and scheming his next move. He's a nonstop adventure, and I love it!

Day 137: my little sous chef

Day 138: Thankful for a good consultation today with the neurologist, this man that stands by me and helps keep me calm, and that God is a giver of peace.