I keep wanting to sing the old nursery rhyme “off to grandmother’s we go” (is that from Little Red Riding Hood?). Anyway, I realized I hadn’t been to Memphis in the calendar year of 2015 – even though I’d seen my family in numerous other locations – Atlanta for my sister’s wedding, Nashville for her wedding shower (and E visits) and Jackson for a quick meetup. So with Becky gone to Iowa for the weekend, me and Emerson got in the car and drove down I-40 for an overnight trip.

Emerson LOVED it!  She was a little hesitant at first and did her normal yelling at “strangers” but within hours, she was going for walks down the street with Gigi and laughing and pointing at pictures of PopPop. We didn’t do anything big but just hung out. We went to this neat little park twice and got her good and tired.

I hope her memory of this trip lasts a long time and it was so great to see my mom playing with her like she probably played with me 30+ years ago.

Becky and I have been going apple picking each fall for at least 5 years. We have taken Emerson for the last two. All of these experiences have been at Breeden’s in Mt Juliet. Unfortunately, this is the last year they will be doing apples. They do peaches in the summer but we have not gone there yet because it’s just too hot normally.
We made the most of it this year. E got to choose her own apples and enjoy a wagon ride (note to self – she is hard to pull uphill nowadays) and we got some apple slushes and fall treats. Great way to kick off fall! Now to make some apple crisps!

Becky, Emerson and I traveled to Denver over the weekend to visit with Jace, AnneMarie and Travis among others. It was a much needed getaway trip with friends and family.

While there, we were also able to meet up with Cousin David, Aunt Mildred Jean and the Parker family. We got to see Amber Harper too! Whirlwind weekend – glad we took off on Friday to have more time for more fun.

you ALMOST got me, Target! Buying 2 10 packs cost less than 1 20 pack. I didn’t save a ton but every little bit helps
  

Not too much going on right now. It’s been a pretty chill and fast month. I finished up my SEVENTH class at MTSU a few weeks ago and am enjoying a little down time.Emerson is back at daycare (and loving it) and Becky is back at work (not so much at love) although she did decide on her spring musical and fall show.

Emerson is getting so big…16 months old now. I don’t know where the time has gone. I love this kid more and more ever yday.

This is a date I’ve been looking forward to for some time. My younger sister is getting married on this day (and Emerson gets to be a flower girl). It’s weird that it’s so close and I’m so excited for my sister to start this next step in her life.

It’s hard not to reflect back on all my sister and I have been through and where we are now. I’m so proud of her.

Love you Keshia Williams 🙂

Story to follow but just pics for now 🙂

it definitely hasn’t been a dull summer by any stretch of the imagination. Where to begin first…

Well, Emerson got pinkeye on the VERY last day of daycare. And then a double ear infection the week after that. This has been a recurring problem for us and our otherwise healthy baby so luckily Vanderbilt Medical Center was able to fit us on way ahead of  our previously scheduled time. Emerson is the proud new owner of some ear tubes and has been doing GREAT with them so far. It was definitely weird sitting in that waiting room while they were operating on her but God is oh so good.

We have weddings and festivities Galore and are happy to celebrate with our friends Stephanie and Chase and their big days. Instead of our normal summer travel, we’ve had to keep things mostly in the family so we’ve had 2 trips to Michigan and one visit from Gigi and Pop Pop.

Father day was amazing yet again and I loved special time with my girls.

Becky and I took advantage of the Friday observance of the 4th of July and had an all day date day. It was so much fun!!!

Oh yeah, and I’m starting my 7th graduate class at MTSU this week too. So, no rest for the wicked!

Only one month to go…

 until school starts back for Becky..im sure we will soon be counting the days until Labor Day

Fun time with the Brown’s

Crappy weather

Emerson’s first fireworks 

Afternoon visit from the Kirkendalls 

Love this “surprise” weekend visit! Emerson didn’t take her 2nd nap of the day she was so excited!