The school year ended and Maggie graduated from 8th Grade top in her class along with some of her very best friends. We were very proud of her. Summer is in full swing and I am loving it! Summer means beach time and that makes me one happy girl. The summer started off with a trip to Disney World for Maggie and Grammie to celebrate her 8th Grade Graduation. Yes, she will be starting high school next month and I cannot believe it!!! I feel like I just gave her a goodbye hug on the first day of kindergarten. While she was gone, I managed to slip away to Gulf Shores for a few days with Vonda, Paula, and Stacey as well as Kelsey and Emily. Talk about fun! Lots of laughter. I love my girlfriends. As soon as she returned home from Disney, we packed up and headed to PCB for UCA Cheer Camp. We had a great time. The moms were able to soak up some sun while the girls learned cheers and dances. Maggie's squad won 1st in Fight Song, 2nd in Home Pom, 2nd in Cheer and 1st in Dance! They were thrilled and exhausted by the end of the week. We were home a week and then made our way back to the beach for the annual Jones Family Vacation. It was fun filled as always. Of course the boys beat the girls in the Wiffle Ball Tourney again but we gave it our all. Double play for me and a mean slide into first base!!! Even George was impressed! The kids are all getting older and do their own thing most of the time. Maggie and Emma had a great time....oh to be a teenager again! I caught up with a long time friend while we were there. It was a joy to see her and good for my soul. Some friendships never change, no matter how long it has been or how far away they are. Love you Amy.
We have been home a few weeks now. I have been able to catch up on a little work and Maggie has been able to sleep in, see friends, hang out with the boyfriend and just relax. This morning she is leaving for Panama City with one of her very best friends, Molly, and her sweet Mom and Dad. They are two peas in a pod and will have a blast! I will miss her like crazy though! Next week, we will be heading to Perdido Key for another week of sun and fun with my family. Another one of my favorite weeks of the year. Star gazing, balcony time, Farkle, beach time, ladder ball, pool time, Domino's, afternoon walks, finding sand dollars......these are a few of my favorite things. Then home for 3 more weeks of Summer!
So as you can see, I have had limited time to actually work! I have squeezed in a few nurseries, a couple of family rooms, a kitchen, a dining room along and a complete Master Bedroom and Bath redo that is almost finished. That has to be one of my favorite projects ever. I cannot wait to share the before and after pictures! I have attached pictures of some of my recent projects! Hope you like them. Enjoy the rest of your Summer!
