Our Gift..

My heart, she gives so many people joy and happiness. A child is such a precious gift from God, we are lucky he has given us the gift of being parents. I promise I will do my best in raising her and point her in the right direction, put in the end she will ultimately choose her own path.

First Day of K3

Today was the first day of K3. Sophie was excited she got more kids in her classroom, she loves new friends. She got so excited to show me her folder today and what she learned. Also she is excited they are having Grandparents day on Sept 10th, they get to come and eat breakfast. I am looking forward to her learning reading and math this year. Sophie has two great teachers Michelle and Natalie, it feels good knowing that she really likes them and they love her.

Roll TIde

Well not sure what is going on around your house, but here at the Raymonds we are getting ready for some football. If I am not mistaken its like 23 more days. I was looking for Sophie some gameday shoes and I came across these beauts. So of course had to have them, she loves them and so does her Daddy. They are going to be so cute with her outfit we ordered. I am ready for fall weather a pot of chilli on the stove, friends over and football. Doesnt get better than that. Oh yeah a winning season. RTR

" The Boys"

Sophie loves her some Jackson and Dylan, she calls them "her boys". They are so good with her teaching her things and reading to her, whatever Sophie wants to do they will do. I trust that they will protect her when they get older, they are the big brothers she doesnt have.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Sophie loves being in the kitchen with me cooking, so I let her help me as much as possible. Who knows she might be the next master chef..

Sleep Over with Mims

enjoying a snack or two..thanks for the funny face Sophie

just a couple of rockstars..

already sleeping like a married couple. JK They wore each other out, they both slept all night. They had fun running around the house laughing and even played dress up, ssshhhhh dont tell Shane.

Shower Time..

For the past week, Sophie has taken a shower. She says, "big girls take showers" she has even used my shampoo and shower gel, because she doesnt want to use the baby soap. She has become so independent lately it really makes me sad she is growing so fast.

Mama's Girl

Braelyn's Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Braelyn

Fun on the water slide..

Hannah's Birthday Party

Having fun jumping in the foam pit...

Sophie had a good time at Hannah's birthday party. She loves getting to play with her friends. Sophie has already started talking about her birthday paty. I guess we better get to planning, I think we have some time till January..

Sophie with Brandy dog first thing in the morning. just watching some cartoons

Sophie with her boys. Getting ready to watch them run in marathon....

Look at them go, they are neck and neck with each other..

Jackson and Dylan always got something in the works...

Pediatric ENT

We had a surprise dinner for Eric, he is one of our nurse practioners. He is moving to Memphis, his wife got a Neurology Fellow. Its going to be strange without him. I am so lucky to work with great people I can call friends. There is never a dull moment around the clinic with this crew..

Daddys Angel..

Our Heart..

Words can never begin to explain how much we love Sophie. She fills my heart with so much love, I cant imagine anything ever making me as happy as getting to watch her grow up. I do wish she would slow down becoming such a big girl. I look back on pictures and just see how she is changing and it makes me sad. I just want to give her everything, but most of all I want her to be happy. I dont think she will ever understand the happiness she has given me. She is truly my Little Princess.

Me and my sister..We have so much fun together.

Faces of Sophie

Sweet face

Mad Face

First Bike..

So cute..

I'm ready.

Sophie's new Princess bike, thanks Granny and Papa. She loves it, she has to tell it bye in the morning before leaving for school.