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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Family Dresses











Bently modeled for a few pictures in a few very, very old family dresses. We also got a few snaps of her in a vintage pillow case dress that Aunt Nat purchased for the girls when we were at a local artist market like thing in NYC. Sorry, Aunt Nat, I know those events have a fancy name. lol. Anyway, the funniest part of the "photo shoot" was when we put on the tadded hat. Natalie said something like... Before I comment on this, where did this hat come from? lol. It turned out super cute, though. All of the pictures are fabulous, so check out my facebook photo albums to see them all. .

Monday, June 22, 2009

Tradition




Big Jim always takes William to the train in Downtown McComb. They look at the train and climb on the caboose and walk the "track" (the one where the locomotive is on display). William learned this trip that the cross ties are placed at an uneven distance from one another as to prevent people from walking the tracks. One can not get a good rythmn going with the ties at a unrythmic pattern. Neato. William always gets his picture taken in from of the train so we can compare how much he has grown, from year to year. And they find my PaPaw's brick.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

All four together in fourth of July attire


We promised m&m's to the little ones and a Poke'mon kids meal for Ashton if we could get all of them to cooperate for a Fourth Of July photo. It was interesting but we got a few cute shots. Aren't they too precious.

Meet Hermit and Hermit




The first hermit crab we bought was a free one that came with the cage. Well, it never moved and we are pretty sure that if it wasn't dead when we got it, it was dead the next morning. So, we laid it to rest on the highway and got another one on our way home. Joey went ahead and got two, because we are not so sure that they can be replaced in McComb.

Me: So, Ashton what are you going to name your new hermit crabs.

Ashton: Hermit and Hermit

Me: Why don't you give them different names

Ashton: Because I can tell them apart. See, this one is Big Hermit and this one is Little Hermit.

Ashton is in the picture with Big Hermit and William is holding Little Hermit. Big Hermit actually pinched Ashton when we got home and Joey had to show him how to not scare the crap out of it. Our impulsive little man.

We are glad that there is a new pet, because Ashton doesn't know yet that Jasmyn died this week. Jasmyn is the pug (lil black bull dog as Ashton called her for a long time) that Ashton got for his 4th birthday. We will miss little Snazzy Jazzy.

Granny and Big Jim's crew


The whole bunch of em. Ever tried to get a group picture with kids.

Breanne


Breanne is a beautiful little girl and so much fun. She is sneeky at times but very sweet. Typically two you might say. I miss her already.

Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach




We have a ton of fun Gulf Shore's pictures. Check out my picture albums on Facebook for a complete look. We drove to Alabama in two vehicles. The enclave held 4 kids, 1 granny, 1 mommie, and 1 daddy. The pawpaw car held Big Jim, 2 aunts, and an uncle. Both held luggage. We stayed at the Warf which was an amazing place. The salt water pool was an Oasis. It has a simulated beach with a wave pool... lazy river... water falls... pool basketball... a mini wipe out course... a swimming area... a kids area with water slides. It was great.




We arrived Saturday and went out to eat dinner. Had oysters and other seafood bites.




On Sunday, the men went deep sea fishing, MaryAlice and I took William and Ashton to Waterville, and Granny and Aunt Nat did the Oasis with the girls. Waterville was big fun. The boys had a grin on their faces all day and were eventually wiped out from the fun. They rode waterslides (huge ones) and rode the rollercoaster, bungiejumpy thingy, and go-carts. It was all about them day, so they even had icecream for lunch. WOW!




On Monday, the men went to play golf while the ladies took the kiddos to the oasis. Then we switched places with the men... Ladies (+Bently) went shopping and the men took the kiddos to the oasis.




On Tuesday, we experienced the public beach. We hauled all our stuff to the beach and had a big time. I will say, however, that if you are a die hard beach fan.... stay at the beach. You need the condo near by with lil ones. But it was still fun and we wanted them to experience the real thing, also.
Wednesday was a little putt putt and traveling home.


Fit in to all of this picking out hermit crabs, cooking dinner, sitting on the balcony for chats and you fill a vacation with lots of great times.

The Queen Bee/Bug

Nuff Said

Happy Birthday, William







Granny always lets the grandkids decorate a cake of their own and then she and the mommies decorate another one (the good one, shhhh). William had a race car birthday party on his birthday, June 10, 2009, in McComb. He turned 4. I can't believe it. He is so precious to us all. William has a sensitive heart and a fun loving attitude about everything. I love him so much. Ashton helped out by decorating a few cupcakes for the occassion.

At the club with the cousins















Mary Alice was in Mississippi for a nice long visit with William and Breanne. We went and picked up Reid and Jake one day and went to the country club for a long afternoon. We had a big time. Ashton loves to spend time with Reid and Jake. He is finally old enough to fit into their definition of fun. And then he has a blast with William, as well. It is fun to see how easily he can conform to fit the situation.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Pretty on Sunday




I love, love, love to get Bently dressed for church. She has the prettiest dresses that I have bought and others have purchased for her. When Bently stays with her Nanna while I teach at Co-Lin they go for walks and love to visit one of Nanna's friends. Ms. Merrell made this super cute dressed by hand and the smocked duckies are soooo cute. Pretty girl!

Saturday, June 6, 2009

picture taking


I have looked everywhere with no success. The last time I remember having it was at school. And you know what that means. Stolen. So... I am going today to buy a new camera. MaryAlice, Mike, and the babies are coming this week and then the next week is Gulf Shores where Robby and Natalie will also be with us. Can't be without a camera. I am sooo looking forward to seeing my family.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

I love you, Joey!!!!!!!!!!!!


I have tried to update a little of what has gone on this last year. I thought it would be a fun place to come and type all of those funny things that Ashton says and those milestones reached by our Bently. You'll have the start at the bottom and move up. In the future, I'll actually blog more and share more-- but for now, I just hit the highlights. I love you and I thank you for being my husband; for trusting me to help raise Ashton and for giving me a daughter. xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxo

Anna Lauren


Anna Lauren is too cute and so full of energy and life. She is smart and funny and I love watching her grow. A picture I copied from Matt's facebook page.

Bently's baby dedication


















Bently's Baby Dedication Day was very special. She was all dressed up in a dress that her great-grandmoter made for her and her Great Aunt smocked. She had her big girl bow in her hair and wore a silver bangle bracelet that Granny and Big Jim gave her for the occassion. She had on Mommie's cross necklace under her dress that Big Jim gave to Mommie on the day Bently was born. It was a very special day and some very special people were there to share the day. We missed Uncle Robby and Aunt MaryAlice and their families.
Joey and I dedicated Bently to the church. We promised to give her a Christian home and our church family promised to help us raise her in a church that is filled with every day people, loving Jesus, and Making Him Known.
May 2009, First Baptist Church Summit.
Afterwards we went to lunch at Mister Wiskers where Aunt Mandi and Uncle Matt snapped some great pictures.
What a special day.





Brother Larry praying that Bently comes to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior!!!!!!!!!!





























Ready for summer


Bently has her new suits, her new shades, and a cool new hat. We are ready for the pool this summer. She loves the water and I can't wait for the fun to begin.

Happy Easter

Bunny Picture Day was a lot of fun... well, most of it. Bently was nt wanting to do much smiling because she got bit by the bunny. But she was a trooper for the most part. Ashton, however, had a blast and thought it was totally cool that he was taking pictures with a live bunny. Maureen does such a good job with the kids and I always look forward to our next session with her.



Fun in the Pool







Anna Lauren had her 2 year old birthday party at the Y in an indoor pool. It was Bently's first swim and Ashton's first dip of the year. They both love the pool.

Ashton is a great big brother


Bently watches and hangs on to everything Ashton does. One minute it is totally cool and he is reading her a story and the next minute she is a drool bucket who is getting all his stuff wet. But either way, he loves her and she loves him.

Two Pretty Girls

Aren't they precious!?!














Spring Break in PN

A tea party with Granny
St. Patty's Day

A fun day at the park


On the ride at Hershey, PN at the Hershey factory. It was a really neat visit and experience.








Spring Break was awesome. Granny, Big Jim, Bently and I flew up to PN and spent the week with MaryAlice, Mike, William, and Breanne. They had an awesome week planned for us. Here a just a few of the things we did.