THE DRIVER..............

My first born son is now a licensed driver..........I can not believe it. What is even more astounding is the fact that he only missed 3 points(you are allowed 30pts) He lost those points before leaving the parking lot. He let the wheels slide through his fingers when turning. We were very different with Dameron getting his license. We made up a contract with him and unlike others we had him hold his permit for a full year. It actually expired and he had to have it renewed. So he practiced with one of us for a full year and some change before being allowed to take the drivers test. He also attended drivers school a week prior to getting his license. I have to admit he is a great driver. He took his first and second solor drive today. He drove himself this morning to his cycling ride he does every Saturday. He also ran an errand for me(he kept begging,lol) So he took some things to goodwill and habitat for humanity for me. He was GRINNING from ear to ear,lol....... I snapped a pic of his license. Why didnt i snap a pic of him WITH his license,lol..... Oh well........My boy is growing up and I am proud of him!!

Photo Shoot and Driving

So.............I received the cd today from Ava's Photo Shoot in Charlotte. She had a blast doing it and made some money. I was amazed that she let us change her clothes 12 times AND redo her hair several times and NEVER complained. She was immediately at ease with Lindsey. Lindsey never had ot tell her to smile or turn. Ava would go from pose to pose and Lindsey just snapped away,lol.

Alot happening today for Dameron and Ava...........Dameron got to go driving for 3 hours straight with his driving instructor. He loved it and can't wait to go back on Thursday and do another 3 hours. I cant beleive how fast he has grown. He really is a super kid, he has his ISSUES but all in all, I think he is going to be alright.

Ava had fun at VBS again. She has come home singing a new song each day so far. Later she got to go to Lyrical Camp with Anna(from next door) It was Melody(Anna's stepmoms) turn to take them. Afterwards she went over to play and was over there literally 3 hours straight. They played games and got in the hot tub,lol. She passed out after dinner,lol.

Here are a few pics from the Photo Shoot:)I have tried twice to upload pics, its acting retarded. I will have to add later

It's Father's Day!!!

Ok............I could NOT find batteries charged up SO a cellphone pic had to be the GOOD picture of my wonderful man and the kiddoes. Sorry guys,lol.

We had a VERY lazy Father's Day. Big D woke up with serious pain in his foot. He could not put weight on it and literally teared up to just walk SO we stayed home from church today. The kids with my supervision, cooked him a lavish breakfast. It was SO cute to watch Lil D helping Ava and letting Aaron hold a spoon or throw away things,lol. Again, I would of LOVED to get pics of it all BUT besides the batteries being dead, I was so busy trying to supervise Lil D, I forgot.

They ended up making sausage, bacon, eggs(with cheese), biscuits, pancakes and strawberries. I think they were hungry,lol. Every thing turned out wonderful and was actually all hot at the same time,lol. GO BATSON KIDS.

He opened up his gifts and loved everything. He is super easy to please. He recieved cards, watch with matching money clip and wallet and a nice amount of cash from his parents and my mom.

We just laid around and played with the kids and enjoyed the day. It was perfect:)

PS: sorry about the blurry pics, I just could NOT get it right with my cellphone!

Summer, Summer , Summer Time........

Just checking in to say HEY!!!.......... All is well in the Batson house(despite the fact that DH still has no job) The kids are healthy, whole and enjoying thier summer. Ava enjoyed a Camp at Barnes and Nobles, she is LOVING reading and just hanging out with friends.

She will be doing her first official VBS next week. Julia, her BFF is going too SO she is BEYOND excited! It is from 9-12pm. They are having a kickoff tonite that we MAY or MAY not be attending. I say this because it is HOT as HADES and we all know, I was born in AC so....

Can u believe that Dameron will have his license this month? GET OFF THE ROAD NOW. I swear I blink and he is a MAN. He never even asked my permission to grow up. How rude!

As I type this, Ms. Thang is whining, she has gone to school for this and is a serious professional. She takes her job SERIOUS! She looked on the calendar and KNOWS the kickoff is going on tonite and wants to go. Thankfully telling her that will NOT get her there, shut the whining up quickly.

Nothing major going on here, just enjoying summer activities(although Ava and I did not get dressed at all yesterday and I loved it)

I leave u with pics ALWAYS,lol.

Ok...........I am gonna do better,lol

I get so caught up that I totally forget about this darn blog............ Summer is here. The kids are definitely enjoying thier summer. Dameron has already gone to JROTC Camp. He was promoted twice while there and came home with all kinds of awards. Ava is still taking swimming lessons, reading up a storm and enjoying her friends:) Aaron is still TALKING us nonstop and LOVES to call my name over and OVER again......

Dh is still looking for a job, we have a plan and we are hopeful it will all work out. God is in our corner SO we know it will be ALLLLLLLLLLLLLRIGHT:) I leave u with pics of the kiddoes:)

I promise to do better:) Batson OUT!