we love you daddy!

Rob began his day with a quick game of Memory with the kids.

We lunched with Granny and Papaw after church. Yummy. Happy Father's day to my dad and to Rob!

papaw love.

Future daddy?

may the force be with you Oliver!

Attention all galaxies in the universe: Oliver Kosar is 6 years old. We were privileged to join the Kosars last night for a cool Star Wars birthday party, even without our older 2 children. I met Oliver when he was about 6 months old. Seriously, what happened??

I wrapped the present with a timeless story. . . And Darth Vader sent his wishes.

Oliver enjoys a slider outside. ;0

Scott's Birthday

We joined Glo, Scott, Granny, Papaw, Aunt Mary and Uncle Ken at Gloria and Scott's place for dinner last weekend to celebrate Scott's birthday. Thanks for the ribs and tiramisu. Yum!!
Haynes ladies with the next generation, CC.
Aunt Mary, mom, me, and CC.Esther and CC hanging out at the kitchen table.Auntie Glo and CC.Granny and Robert.

Glo and Scott have set up a bocce ball court in their backyard. Everybody gave the game a try before dinner. And again after dinner.

Spectators.

Birthday boy gets intense.

Out of bounds Daddy?

I've got the balls! Opening presents.

Robert is goofy with Glo, Papaw and Aunt Mary.

Can't help lovin' that man of mine.

The toss.

Robert and Uncle Ken. Buddies.

CC's first haircut and a visit from Stephie

Aunt Stephie came to Atlanta last week and spent the weekend with us while her brother (Rob) sang and conducted in New York. Thank you Steph for loving on my babies and for spending time with us here in the ATL. I love you!
On Saturday we all took CC to B. Lee Salon for her 1st haircut. Esther and I got a trim too. :) Thanks for a great job Brooke!
Before:Getting ready to cut, one last mohawk. No more hair in her eyes!Ready to be done. After, with Miss Brooke.

Posing at home. Check out this mannequin head. Let's play.
CC got a bath later with her auntie.

Lovely ladies.

Exploring Atlanta

What's the addage? One never visits amazing things in their own city, until one goes with someone who is visiting.

Mystery Photo: Where did I FINALLY go on Tuesday?With this crowd: Robert, Glo (holding CC), Uncle Ken, Aunt Mary (sister to my dad), Sandra and Larry.Here's a great clue!Answer: The Georgia Aquarium. CC takes a rest.

Uncle Ken and Aunt Mary- I loved spending time with you. Thanks for spending time with the whole family. We love you.

I forgot the stroller so CC got a lot of cuddle time with Gloria. :)

And me.
Under the aquarium tube.

Esther looks on.

Robert photographed the seahorses:


Dad, still too cool after all these years.

CC, photo by Esther.self-portrait
Robert, by Esther.
We had a lovely dinner with the Mitchell family and Anna Baker that night. Why didn't I get a picture of the grown-ups?
YUM. p.s. thank you Mitchell for the yummy dinner- it was great to catch up with all of you and Anna!!