It's Friday and the beginning of Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that we need to let go of summer (which by the way we really didn't have one)and get ready for Fall. Of course, I love Fall also. Even though I will hate closing our pool in another month we will have our fire pit to enjoy. The weather in the evenings have been great for sitting around the fire and just relaxing.

I'm excited to see Nick and Shay this weekend. It seems that Shay is getting another head start to Roanoke and should be here tonight. Nick will be driving down on Sunday and they are staying through Tuesday which will be really nice.

Corey has planned his second annual "Family Picnic" which he is hosting on Sunday afternoon. We are excited that most of our (Grant) family and some of Bobbie's (Smith) family are coming. The weather is supposed to be in the 80's which should be great. It will be so nice to see everyone and should be a wonderful time.

Monday we have planned a small get together with the immediate family to celebrate Nick and Shay's birthdays that were last week.

We'll miss having Aundi and Wes celebrate with us this weekend as they will be in Key West but we know they will be having a blast.

We are awaiting news from Shay's oncology appointment this morning to find out about her treatments. Please continue to keep her and Nick in your prayers.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. For those driving I pray that it's a SAFE Labor Day Weekend.

Gayenelle