James turns 2 and buddy walk

James turned two September 23rd and we celebrated for a full week. We had a party at Pat Lamar Park for family and friends and he had a cupcake party at "school". And of course we celebrated with each side of our extended family.  James felt very honored and was quite used to hearing the "Happy birthday" song.  He loved blowing after we finished each time. 

Aunt Ashley takes the kiddos on the golf cart

James loves riding the 4 wheeler

Opening presents

It was a fun celebration at Lainey's house

 Here is James' class enjoying a cupcake party

 Papa Ike and Lainey visited him at school for the party.  He LOVES Lainey and Papa Ike!


Here is his party at Pat Lamar Park. It was a beautiful day for a riding toy/pizza party. 

 Lila is telling Knox "all about it"

Lainey helping James ride the "big boy bike"

The little monkey couldn't wait to get into his loot

James loves Mrs. Janie. She is so good to James and Lila and has become part of our family. I am very happy to have her in our lives.
It was a wonderful birthday week!  I thank our wonderful Lord for giving me such a great family and terrific friends to help us celebrate James' birth.


On October 1st we went to Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk in Saltillo, MS.  The kids had a fantastic time playing and I really enjoyed visiting with others. The Buddy Walk is to help raise awareness and honor those with Down Syndrome. We played in the jumpy house and rode the train. It was a beautiful day and a great event!

It took Lila about 10 minutes to get up the slide, but it was worth it to see the smile on her face when she came down