A Martin Minute

SuperDaddy is the big 3 -7 today! (According to Bay you are offically old at 33) We are so excited to have celebrated him over the weekend & today he is hard at work. He is pictured above with some of his best friends & brothers & this weekend he is excited to start another football season with his boys! SuperDaddy we wish you the best year of love & laughter. We pray you know how much we love you & appreciate all you do for our family. Love, Me

Dearest Daughter, This momma cried secret tears as I picked you up from school today. With my sunglasses on & sitting in the front seat you could not see them when you told me you came in 2nd in the classroom mayoral election. You stayed positive, you did not get upset. You are excited to have been given the job of "Book Nook Coordinator." I love that you just smiled as we listened to our new favorite song, "The Best Day," by Taylor Swift. I found out you did not get upset at school in fact you were sweet to the friend that became mayor. I am proud of who you are as a little lady. I am more proud of who you are in Christ. God is smiling down on you. You are "pretty-ful" (per Whitty) on the inside & out. Today was like getting an early birthday present. "I had the best day with you today." Love, Mommy P.S. She lost by one point

Okay, so I was a Political Science major at AU & I used to follow politics better than I do now. (Because at night when I can watch the news sometimes I need something I do not have to think about.) Anyway I wanted everyone to know that I am raising the possible future mayor of Mrs. VonE's 2nd grade class at VHEE (her school). Yes, our Princess Bay is running for class mayor. We started working on her application & speeches today & tomorrow she will be collecting references. We talked politics over dinner. However, when I asked her if there were any of the other class jobs she wanted I suggested maybe "Teacher's Assistant." Her reply was, "Mom, I do not want to be anybody's ASSISTANT." (said with definite confidence in her voice) So since they have to look into 2 class positions we are also applying for class news reporter. Politics . . . media - What's the difference?? Anyway I am so proud of her wanting to run for mayor & she is ge

Our newest cousin is very "pretty-ful" in the words of baby Whitty. (I believe this is a mix of beautiful & pretty) She is healthy & "wonderfully made." Keep them cousins comin' - we are having fun! Dear Baby E, Welcome to our family! It is way too much fun around here. Love, Ja-Ja

I let her go to school again this year. I know I will miss her like crazy, BUT I gotta let her learn. She is already A LOT smarter than her momma. She has a sweet teacher & some sweet friends in her class. She did great yesterday on the first day & I only cried for a little bit. I am looking forward to a fun year. Bay you will do fabulous! Have a super fun year. Love, Mommy P.S. she missed part of day 2 because of her new cousin - more later

Sorry these pics are later than promised - SuperDaddy would not share the memory card. July was FUN! We took a quck trip to GiGi's house, Bay had her first slumber party & we had a pool party at Moppy's. Tomorrow is "Meet the Teacher" for Bay & then she starts school on Thursday so I will post pics. More later, Jocelyn

I am so excited! We are getting 2 new baby girls in our family within the next 2 weeks! My sister - the famous Aunt B - is having a little girl next Friday (unless she decides to come earlier) AND my cousin is having a little girly-girl on MY bday. Bay & I are beside ourselves with giddy excitement. She has been praying for a baby sister for awhile so maybe 2 new little ones will help direct her focus.

I promise to update with July pics tonight - or maybe tomorrow.ping BUT . . . in the meantime here is what has already been said by Baby W this morning. (It is only 10:16 as I am typing) Baby W: OOOOhhh MOooommy come help me! (from upstairs) Me: I am coming my littlest bundle of joy. Baby W: Myyy name is still Whitty boy. Baby W & WFM5 are playing in the LARGE laundry pile. Baby W: OOOHHH Bubby I can see your tooter. WFM5: I do not want to wear underwear today. Baby W: Well, know we can see it. *the 4 of us LOVE playing cards Baby W wins a round of "WAR" Me: you should tell "Boo-YA!" to your brother Baby W (next time he wins): "Boo-Hoo! Bubby" Me: Who is your best superhero best friend? (trying to get him to say WFM5) Baby W: T (our cousin)! oh yeah Bubby! Me: I know T is your best cousin friend & WFM5 is your best brother friend. Baby W: thanks Mommy Well, it is sure a lot of cuteness in our house today. We have put our super cool station wagon in