Visit from Grandmother & Grandfather

Here are a few pictures Dad sent us from their time here last week (Aug. 20-22nd).


When Wil does this, I call him "Little J.R."--my late grandfather on my mom's side always pointed to everything after his stroke.

Aunt Belinda's Graduation

Well, the day finally arrived: 08-08-08...Belinda's graduation from Belmont University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree! She invited the three of us, along with her parents, Chad (finacee) and his parents to her hooding ceremony. It was very nice, then the graduation was exciting to end the day. Congratulations, Aunt Belinda! Love, Wil
Belinda receiving her hood!:)
Wil and Aunt Belinda
Dr. and Mrs. Black, Chad, Belinda, Bobbie, and Bill.
Belinda with her intended.
The Whole Gang, including Dr. Belinda Myers

The Opryland Hotel, Wil's First Visit!

During the first week of August, Bryan invited Wil and me to stay at The Opryland Hotel while he was at conference. Wil LOVED watching everything--the plants, water, people, shops, etc. Even when we (Wil and I) were "lost" for 45 minutes, he just loved it. For our last dinner in Nashville, my friend, Heather Bennett (from college), met us and we loved visiting with her. I always love visiting with Heather! Here are some pictures of our hotel experience.:)
Family picture!:)
Wil pulling up and walking back and forth on the railing.
Wil waiting on Dad to finish with one of his lectures.
Wil with "Divine", a lady with stilts on her legs and arms, VERY neat!
Wil with the horses outside the "Opry" shop.

Welcome, Katelyn Elizabeth Boggess!

On August 5th, Katelyn Boggess was born! Lela is one of my walking group buddies and she was SO ready for Katelyn to arrive!:) The Myers Family paid the happy family a visit last night and everyone is doing well. Lela, Katelyn, & Ben Boggess (Big brother Noah was at his grandparents'.)
This is what Lela and Ben sent out last night.

Wil's FIrst Swimplex Experience!

Monday afternoon (8.4.08), we took Wil to Winchester's Swimplex. Our little FISH loved every second of the pool! He enjoyed crawling and floating in the water. Wil's favorite things were the fountains in the pool! I think he's taking after his Mom on this one!

Birthday Parties!

Bryan's nephew, Christopher, turned 14 (!!!!) on the third of August. We had homemade vanilla ice cream and holy cow cake at Granna and Gramps on Sunday afternoon."Happy Birthday, Christopher! Love, Wil"
Also, on Sunday we had Louise Willis' 80th birthday celebration.
Granny and her cake.
WIl and his Great-Grandmother Willis
Wil, Kamryn Bell, and I having fun at Granny's party.
Kamryn and Wil (getting ready to) chowing down!

Dalton Reunion 2008

The Dalton Reunion was on August 2, 2008 at Sims' Pond in Maryville, TN. This year we had 90 to join in the fun! Thanks, Uncle Benny and Aunt Beverly for the fun time again this year!Visiting and eating.
My cousin, Sarah, Wil, and me.
Wil loving the swing.
...Harrison, Sarah's son, enjoying it too!
Wil having fun in the grass!

Wil and Christopher

On July 19th, Christopher stayed with Bryan over a weekend I was in Knoxville. He is wonderful with Wil (all kids, for that fact!). This is a picture of them having fun.

Tullahoma Play Date

We were invited to Missy's for a play date....
Lisa Wiley holding Ryan Koch, Missy and Lilly Koch, Julia McNiel holding a very tired Wil and happy Maddie McNiel
Lilly Koch
Maddie McNiel

Wil's Last Excersaucer Day

This was Wil's last Hurrah with Lilly and Ryan Koch's Excersaucer. He loved it.... Thanks so much for letting us borrow it Missy!
I tried to take Wil's picture looking in a mirror on the refrigerator.
Wil LOVED the simba (lion). It was by far his favorite "activity".
Smiling with delight!
Smiling....
Wil's new toy, Dad's broken stethoscope!