Kayla is SIX!

April 14, 2009

Our only neice, Kayla, turned six today. We celebrated her party this weekend, but got together as a family tonight to honor her day. We enjoyed burgers at the Kelley's with all the fixins. Chris and Dianne's long time friends, Jim and Pauline, are in to visit for the week so they got to indulge in the festivities also. Kayla topped off her evening with chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. She is our little princess!

Easter 2009

April 12, 2009

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Birthday Party

April 11, 2009

Kayla and Tristan celebrated their birthdays this week. We had a big party with a slide on Saturday. Mute the blog music and enjoy the slideshow of party pics.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Sarah Grace is ONE!

April 11, 2009

Sarah Grace turned one today! We partied at Lariverre's this morning with a pancake party. All the food was great and Sarah Grace loved the attention. She is such a cutie! Maybe Max should date younger women!

Blowing out the candles on the pan'cake'Max and Avery chowing downAmanda and Sarah Grace opening presents

Tornados in the 'Boro

April 10, 2009

Murfreesboro, TN was hit by tornadoes on Friday. It just so happens that Max and I had gone to the 'Boro for the day to spend time with Josh and Jon. Holly, Josie, and I had planned a girls' day and max was suppose to spend the day with the boys. Well, the storms rolled in while we were at Jon and Josie's new house. We had no radio, no tv, and obviously no Doppler radar. We just thought it was storming until all our phones started going off from people at home. Mom called, Jay called, Gindy called, Dad called, and so on and so on. Then we started to get a little panic-y. Jon turned on his Fire Radio and they were going nuts. We stood on the back deck and watched the clouds of the tornado pass over the house just before they touched down just a few miles north of their house. It was a little scary, although Max thought the hail was really cool and he ran around the deck eating it. We are very lucky that both of their homes were fine because many people lost loved ones and everything they own.

Tristan Turns 4!

April 8, 2009

Happy Birthday Tristan! Our nephew turns 4 today. Whoa! Time really flies. Tristan decided to celebrate his day with dinner at Jackie and Billy's. We all enjoyed our catfish, beans, grilled cheeses, and cornbread. We topped it all off with a Batman cake that the kids really enjoyed. Happy Birthday Tristan!

Play Dates

April 8, 2009

This morning Jack and Abby came over to play outside in the wonderful weather. Max and Jack had lots of fun running in the yard. Max tried to get Jack to play soccer with him. Jack thought is was fun to pick up the balls and carry them. Jack also experienced the sand box and all its filth. Abby handled it very well. Jack tossed some sand on Max, so being the 2 year old he is, Max scooped a shovel full and threw it on Jack. "Momma, he throwed sand on me." Abby handled that well too. To be the watchful mommy that she is, everyone still had a fun day in the sun. It is funny because Max talks to Jack like Jack understands and can follow his directions. They chitter chatter back and forth about whatever they are playing with at the moment. Here are some pics of them playing on the swing set. It looks like it is going to be a summer full of fun moments with the two of them.
After playing with Jack, Max took a really good nap while I read the latest J.Patterson on the deck. Then Gindy and Sadie came over for our second play date of the day. We pulled out the wagon and went on a fabulous walk around the neighborhood. It was beautiful this afternoon. Max showed Gindy all the turtles in the pond. He really enjoys playing with Sadie May even though she is still a little bigger than him. Kix was even hospitable to Sadie today. Thanks for a great day with friends!