Dejavu

I am in utter amazement that I was just writing about Mallory starting 1st grade a year ago. Time could not go any faster. It really would not be so bad if it didn't involve my babies growing up so fast and beginning to do things I am not ready for them to do.

Mallory started 2nd grade this past Wednesday and I am amazed what a mature little girl she has become. She has definitely grown taller but she has also grown to be so much more mature. She has developed a wonderful relationship with Christ and I just love her heart. I can not believe that my little girl is a 2nd grader and about to be 7 years old!

Just makes me want to cry!


We absolutely love Mallory's teacher. Her name is Mrs. Lawrence. She and her husband are both graduates of the Birmingham Masters Commission and now are senior pastors at Church on the Rock in Calera. I think that it is going to be a great year of growth for Mallory. (not that she needs to grow anymore) She has really been growing in her relationship with God and I can not wait to see what the year has in store for her. Another cool little note about her year: The kids are in uniforms. And of course, Mallory is just a go with the flow kind of person so she was excited about it. She looked so cute!

The summer has been fun but we were all ready for the change and getting back to school. Most importantly, we are ready for fall and a break from the heat. Mallory spent most of the summer with her grandmother aka Big Momma. She loved being with her and I was really glad that Mallory was able to spend time with her and learn from someone older and wiser. This was also the summer for a few firsts. Mallory went to summer camp with the church for the 1st time and absolutely LOVED it. She had a blast! She also learned to swim without floats! A little late, but we are not around a swimming pool enough to really work on it. All in all, a good HOTTT summer but ready for the season of change.

My Mo-Mo

Around 5 years ago I found out that I was pregnant with my second child. I can honestly say, I was not exactly thrilled. Children are blessings and a gift from God but we were really thrown back by this little surprise. Although, as always, God knew what he was doing. In February 2007 we joyously welcomed Morgan Paige Brannum into our lives.

We instantly realized that she and Mallory were nothing alike. Morgan was a very happy baby and very demanding. Always very determined and strong willed. She and Mallory instantly grew close and still have a wonderful relationship. Her nickname quickly became Mo-Mo and it really suited her. Why? She was just such a goof ball. There really is not a better word to describe her. She could recognize a joke from a very early age and I mean she understood humor and could even create jokes. She has always lacked a little grace and boo boo's have been an everyday thing. Seriously, I could not count the number of accident reports I have signed. But everyone's response to everything has been, That's My Mo-Mo. She has brought so much laughter to our lives and though she is 4, she still surprises me everyday with something new out of her mouth. Speaking of mouth, she has an appetite like you would not believe. She is ALWAYS hungry! She also has a wonderful imagination. For example, Morgan has a whole other family who lives in Disney World. Her Poppy and brother live there along with her cat. She has tons of toys at her house in Disney & will even tell me what she does not want for Christmas or her B'day because, she already has it at her other house. This story has gone on for quite awhile and she has talked about going to Poppy's house. The other day I woke up to Morgan being completely dressed, bags packed (seriously), pillow in hand, and a few toys for the road trip in a bag. She was headed to Disney to Poppy's house. She went to get in the car, planning on driving herself, and after about 10 minutes, began crying because I would not drive her. This is really only just a glimpse into every day life with Morgan. I really just began thinking about her and wanted to write this blog. Every day is an adventure with My Mo-Mo.