Swimming Lessons

James took a 2 week swimming class at Raynez swim school in Greenville. He has always been a fearless child and on the first day he jumped into the pool without a float on. The first week of class was bad. He didn't want to be there and it broke my heart to leave him crying everyday. I think for the first time in his life he was really scared of something. I was really hesitant to take him the second week, but knew if I didn't things wouldn't get better. He totally surprised me and was back to his old self and participated in class and really learned a lot.

So glad his friends Aulden and Ella Carsyn were in his class. I think it helped to have a familiar face.

They had so much fun together!He mastered kicking on the kickboard

and swimming to his teachers.

We will definitley take again next year!

Miller 11 weeks

James' Birthday Party

James' party was on July 10th at Jumpin' Parties in Greenville. I think the party went really well and James had a blast. He sang Happy Birthday to himself for the next couple of days. A lot of his friends from preschool came and he was really excited to have all of his friends celebrate his Birthday with him.

Aunt Katie made this adorable dump truck shirt for James to wear to his "construction themed" party.

The adults had a lot of fun! Aunt LeeAnna went down the big slide.


Granddaddy could have played this pinball machine the entire time!

Uncle Kevin also enjoyed playing games.

James and Ella Gray having a blast together as usual!

Jumpin' Parties was a great place to have a party. They do everything for you. Provide table decorations, balloons, party supplies, cut the cake, etc... It was a very relaxing party for Gray and I. I highly reccomend it and I'm sure we will have another Birthday party there in the future!

Miller was an angel the whole time... she slept until the last 5 min of the party. She got to hang out with her friend Holton.

James is Three

James had a Great 3rd Birthday! His actual Birthday is July 3rd but his party is going to be on the 10th. We had breakfast at Cracker Barrell, then went to the jump place. Nette and Granddaddy came to visit and then Nan Nan and Pop Pop had dinner with us. I couldn't have asked for a better day! This is what happens when he see's a John Deere box!

Cute Cake

He kept saying John Deere #1

James loves being a Big Brother. I hope him and Miller will share many more Birthday's together.