Jordyn travels First Class

I wanted to add a little bit about Jordyn first airplane ride. The captain moved her to First Class because it was her birthday! He announced that it was her birthday over the intercom and everyone sang to her. Then as they were getting off the plane she had to remain seated since she was traveling alone and she is only 12. The pilot announced what seat she was sitting in so that everyone passing by could wish her Happy Birthday as they got off the plane. This will be a birthday that she'll always remember. She said after everyone got off the plane, the Captain escorted her to the desk and waited there with her until he had to go for his next flight.

June 26, 2007

Happy Birthday to my sister, Jordyn and to my brother, Travis! We went to the airport today to pick up Jordyn. Her flight landed early and we were just getting to the airport when she had landed. Luckily, she had her cell phone with her and she called us. Parker was screaming in the car because he's been sick and not feeling well. We couldn't find a place a to park, so I took Parker and off I went to locate Jordyn. I had to check in at AirTran and get a boarding pass. Then I headed to security. The lines were so long. It took me about 1 1/2 hours to get through security and then I rode the train to C concourse and made the hike to gate 10. Can you just imagine me running down the hall with fussy Parker in search of Jordyn? I got to the gate C10 and the agent told me that they didn't have any flights from St. Louis that I must be at the wrong gate. I politely explained that her flight arrived at 1:00 and I had already checked with the AirTran agent and that I was to pick up Jordyn at gate C10 because she was a minor. I finally located her in the holding room. She was watching The Cate in the Hat with a ton of other kids that were waiting.

Jordyn was so sweet and held Parker most of the way back to baggage claim. We got on the train and Parker took to her right away. I forgot to mention that I had to leave Jeremiah and Preston to find a parking spot and we only have one cell phone so we were a little nervous about how we were going to meet up again. Jordyn, Parker and I got of the train and came up the escalator to claim her baggage we saw Jeremiah and Preston standing right there. What a sense of relieve. Jeremiah had already picked up Jordyn's luggage.

We stopped at Publix on the way home to let Jordyn pick out her favorite ice cream to go with her cake. She picked Chocolate Frozen Yogurt. Then we got her some balloons. I made lasagna, salad a baked bread. I made her a special breadstick in the shape of the letter J. After dinner she opened her card to find out that we were having a pool party for her at our friends, the Mixon's. Jordyn went next door to pick up her friend Alexis and then we headed out to the Mixon's to swim. Jordyn, Alexis, Avery, Audrey, Preston, Jeff and Jeremiah had a blast swimming. We sang Happy Birthday and served the Strawberry Shortcake Birthday cake that Jeremiah and I made for her.

Everyone swam for a little bit after they had cake, but then it started to rain! We rushed the kids inside and everyone changed into dry clothes. We headed home and Alexis spent the night with us. What a special day. We are so glad that we got to spend this special day with Jordyn.

Love,
Tracy

Happy 6th Anniversary June 24, 2007

We celebrated 6 years of marriage today! The four of us went to our new church in Hamilton Mill, Crossroads. Preston and Parker went to Kids Co and they both had a great time. Preston learned about Solomon and Parker played with balls.

After church we drove to Duluth to take the boys to Nannie's house. They stayed with Nannie while we went to lunch at Bahama Breeze. We both ordered Salmon and it was delicious. We did a little shopping for the boys at Old Navy and then had dessert at Baskin Robins.

We headed back to Nannie's and took the boys swimming. They had so much fun. Parker just laughed the whole time while splashing water in his face. Preston is so brave and doesn't want anyone near him in the water. Near the end, he did swim around and Jeremiah's back.

When we got home we gave the boys a bath. Parker was so exhausted that he went right to bed. Preston had to eat again and he watched one of his letter video's. Jeremiah is putting him to bed now.

On Tuesday we are going to Hartsfield Jackson to pick up Jordyn. We are so excited that she is coming to stay with us. It's also a very special day for her since she will be turning 12. It will be her first time to fly by herself. We are looking forward to spending time with her and doing fun things.

Love,
Tracy