This is Ten

Ching Chong Ching.  These are currently the most popular words in our home right now, added by Buddy Roller, at the end of most statements...

Almost Ten

In about a month, my favorite son will be ten. TENNN! That's double digits!!  How did this happen???

Buddy Roller's New Hobby

We were browsing around the bookstore one day, when we stumbled onto one of Buddy Roller's newest hobbies...

Spring Has Sprung!

I know spring doesn't officially get here for another week, but you can't tell that to us Atlantans. Spring has already sprung here in the A-T-L ya'll!!!

Buddy Roller are I are totally soaking up the warm rays that have already made their way here. We had some much needed mother-son time due to a day off from school on Friday (thank you!), and we did what we love most. We slept in (thank you again!!) and met with some friends for a play date at the park...then we moseyed on over to the bookstore and had a frozen treat (thank you, thank you!!!) with all the yummy toppings.

Happy almost spring!

See You Again...A Farewell to the Kandiahs

My heart is so heavy.

They've been our neighbors for as long as we've lived in our neighborhood. That's almost eight years. We've gotten really close these last few years. The Kandiahs are the neighbors you can count on. And trust. From our house...to theirs...our kids have played together countless hours. When we needed a break...or they needed one...we traded kids and always knew they were well taken care of and even fed.

The early days

But now they're leaving. They're moving to New York for a new chapter in their lives. I'm both happy and excited for them, yet sad as I will miss them dearly.  It is bitter sweet.  I know Buddy Roller will miss them. And The Hubs too. No doubt. They are a part of our family. And that's real talk.

Then

Now

Earlier today, during their last day playing together, the conversation between eight year old Aveney and five year old Buddy Roller went like this.  After looking at each other for a few minutes, Roller said:

Do you want to go to a new place?

She shook her head no.

I'm gonna miss you.

She was speechless and continued to play.

I'm gonna miss you guys.

Halloween years ago

Last Halloween

In a tribute to them and all the good times we've had...from going trick-or-treating, to exchanging Christmas presents, to just playing outside and being silly...here's how they roll!

They're good neighbors. Great people.  Really great people.  This isn't goodbye. We will see them again. We've already talked about taking a trip to see them. I'm going to miss you Kandiah family.

See you again...

His Many Faces

He's growing and changing. He's coming into his own. He has his own thoughts and opinions, and he'll gladly let you know what's on his mind. 

Over the years, I've captured and collected hundreds and hundreds of photographs of this special guy. I remember each picture as if it was taken yesterday.

Here are the many faces of Buddy Roller that capture his spunk, vitality and effervescent personality.

Buddy Roller, mommy loves you to the moon and back.