Adventures

Keeping busy is all in days work around here lately. In the first pictures Collin and I went on alittle adventure at the park. After I did some walking we went and sat by the creek and fed the little fish some granola. He wore those binoculars the whole time, they are something he got from Grand daddy's old truck and he loves playing with them.
The lake pictures were taken at Oak Mountain today. We were bored and we just threw together some gear and headed out to let the kids play at the beach area. Hudson loved it! It was a fun easy day.

13 years have flown!

Macy Jane came into this world with a cry that made the nurses laugh. They knew right away she was a second born child and she would make herself known. I think the dear Lord took pity on me for having to rough back to back pregnancies and graced me with the best baby girl he had to offer on July 14,1997. She only cried that ear piercing cry when she really needed something and you could make her happy pretty quick. The cutest little girl with smiling face melted the hearts of everyone.

As a toddler she loved shoes and clothes. She was picky about her socks being just right and her shoe straps were to be "tight,tight, tight"! She loved to sing and play with dolls. She was such a little lady and she was so well behaved it amazed strangers.

Macy has had talent in acting since the first grade when she landed the role of Mother Goose in the end of the year program. She has played a variety of sports like soccer,basketball, softball and cheerleading. She has a good eye for photography and likes to take 100's of pictures of her and her friends, usually someone is sticking out their tongue. She loves her friends and is known to be text several at a time that takes some skills.

The future for someone so bright, nice and talented can't be anything but awesome. She is a great big sis and is my right hand helper around here. Her cooking skills are coming along nicely too. I am blessed to have her as my daughter. I often sit back in amazement that she has grown up so fast. I am thankful to call you my girl and you always can count on me to be your biggest fan! Happy 13th Birthday Macy!

Love Always,
Mommy

Parker turns 9

On Monday Parker turned 9 years old. He had Nathan come over to spend the night and they enjoyed spending the day together for Park's birthday. He choose to have sonic Junior cheese burger with bacon his favorite for his birthday lunch. And for dessert a root beer float for Parker and ice cream for the rest of the crew. We swam for a bit at Mimi's pool before heading home to get ready for birthday dinner at a Mexican restaurant. He seemed to enjoy HIS day to the fullest.

Parker was such adorable baby. He was easy going and happy. Parker was a Momma's boy all through his toddler years . As he started school his independence came about. Parker makes very good grades without much effort. He likes to play video games on the wii and ds. He has a great memory and can me very funny at times.He often makes some weird food concoctions and he claims they are all so good but I will take his word on it. Parker roots for the Auburn Tigers like his Mimi and Popi which he takes it very serious. He has a natural talent when it comes to being athletic and does well at whatever he put his mind to. He is still interested in his bass guitar and something about music soothes him when the going gets tough. Parker is a deep thinker when it comes down to it. He has so much to offer this world.

We've had trying year but my love for my boy has never changed. I know the year ahead we will turn the corner . Parker is such a bright star and I will do all I can to help him shine. Happy Birthday Parker James!

Love Always,
      Mommy

And he's Two

Our little caboose turned 2 today! Hudson got a very special early birthday present on Thursday night. As I was driving home from workout I got a frantic phone call to get home QUICK! Hudson had fallen on the driveway and busted his chin wide open and no question he needed stitches. Brian and I headed down to Children's Hospital ER to have the lil' one put backed together.

Luckily it was a fairly calm time of night to need their assistance and we were taken back right away. Within 20 minutes the very friendly staff had Hudson wrapped in a sheet and strapped down so they could safe close the 2" gash. Huddy wasn't too impressed with being confined but they worked quick applying 7 stitches and he was set free. He was thrilled to be let loose so he could run and jump about the room and High-five us all.

Today wasn't too big of a celebration because of the party at the park on Sunday. We got his BIG present tonight and I know he will just LOVE it! More pictures to come after the party.

July 4th in pictures

Family Day

On Friday we all headed to Oak Mountain to have a day away together. We hiked a trail that ended up being a very steep hike and far longer than I had thought. Despite it we all had a great time. Lunch never tasted so good and swimming in the lake was the perfect end to the day.

Hudson didn't go on the hike. He  went over and spent some one on one time with Mimi and Popi while we did things he isn't big enough for yet. He was excited to go see them and the dogs. Huddy got in some swimming and even took a nap in the big bed with Mimi.

Here are some pictures of our day. Getting out of the house with the kids is exactly what we needed to break up the  "we're bored summer blues". Thanks Mom and Dad helping out with the little one.