Saturday

Whew, what a day! Today was a big day for my Abbie. She got her ears pierced today. She was a little nervous, but she did great. They look very cute. She is turning into such a young lady. I know she has many days of girlhood left, but I can see the end coming. Here she is with her new earrings.

When we got home Mark said the corn was ready to be picked. Sweet Hubby got all the kids out and they picked and shucked the corn for me. This was our first time to grow corn so we really didn't know what to expect. It turned out so well. We will be having some for supper tonight. I froze 5 gallons of corn on the cob and 3 quarts of creamed corn. Mark said we should have more by the end of the week.

My parents came out for a little while and we had a good visit. They were meeting my aunt and uncle for supper so they didn't stay long. Pawpaw rode the kids on the riding lawnmower so they were happy.

Mark is taking the three big kids to the movies tonight so after I get James in the bed I will have the house to myself. I think I will make some banana bread and then sit and watch the Olympics. I will probably be asleep in the recliner in about 10 minutes though.

Added Later: After Mark left with the older kids, I took James up to Granny and Grandaddy's house to pass some time. As we were leaving he blew them a kiss and said "Love you" plain as day. That's the first time he has put two words together and what sweet words they are. As I was putting him to bed he kissed me on the cheek and said "Love you" to me. He is so proud he can say it.