Weekend Highlights

We had a pretty full weekend. I'll tell you about it. Friday night we went Neal 's step-brother's rehersal supper. We dropped the boys off at Grandaddy and Jean Jean's. Grandaddy did most of the babysitting because Jean Jean had some other things to do. I think they checked cows and mules until the dark. I'm sure the boys were in hog heaven! Next, we had to run by the funeral home. A sweet little lady in our chuch died at the age of 99. Can you imagine being 99 years old? Then, we were off to Newton to Zack Garvins. Zack's is very high on my list of favorites and it sure didn't let us down this time. The food was great! After picking up the sleeping boys and checking the chickens it was after midnight when we got home. We were exhausted!

Saturday morning we were up bright and early. I guess I was so tired Friday night that I forgot to turn my alarm off. It went off at 5 am. I'm sure Neal wanted to kill me! But, he did need to get up. He had alot to get done. I did manage to go back to sleep for a little while. However it wasn't long until Judd woke up. We did get some great snuggle time in before getting up. Later on Judd must have gotten lonesome because he went upstairs without me knowing and woke Blaine up. I started looking for him and the closer I got to the stairs all I could hear was "Bubba" and "ohh wee". He loves to wake up Blaine. I was busy cooking food to take to the family of the lady that passed away and didn't realize that Judd was trying to climb my corner baker's rack. The rack and everything on it fell on top of him. He was fine...just alittle scared. My Gail Pittman utensil holder and several other things were not so lucky. Only a couple of things on my shelves survived. As much broken glass as there was, it's a wonder that Judd wasn't hurt bad! Saturday afternoon we went to the wedding and reception. The boys stayed with Jean Jean and Mimi. The wedding and reception were very nice! When we went to pick-up the boys, Grandaddy and Jean Jean talked us into going to Big Bill's to eat. The food was good, but Judd was not liking it. He was not happy. I don't think he was feeling well.

Sunday morning Judd and I got up and he immediately wanted something to drink. I gave him juice. I usually give him milk in the mornings, but it's a good thing I didn't because after drinking the whole cup full, he got sick at this stomach. Juice was much easier to clean up than milk would have been! After he had a nap, he was fine. So, while Neal went to church, Blaine, Judd, and I had a lazy day. I think I kind of need that. It was a nice break!

A New Grill

Shelby and Blaine

A Bow Holder for Grace

Blaine is going to Grace' s birthday party this afternoon at Gatti Town. I had a really good time making her present...a bow holder!

McDonald's and the Doctor

Monday afternoon while on the way to Blaine's ball game, Neal told him that if he played good and since it was his birthday, he could pick where to eat supper. Of course, he said McDonalds. Well he played really good. He got 2 very good hits. After he came back to the bench after his second hit, he asked if those hits were good enough for McDonalds. So, after the game we headed to McDonalds.

This was Judd's 1st trip to McDonalds and boy was he excited. He would most just point and say look. This was the first time that Neal and I have ever just taken our boys to play and eat. Blaine has been plenty of times with other people...I guess we're just not big fans of it. We just usually go through the drive-thru to get a happy meal.

Blaine wanted to make sure he got every drop of his chocolate milk shake. Lately, he has asked for a milk shake every day. He loves them!

Monday Blaine and I went to his GI doctor for a check-up. He took Blaine off his Prevacid. After taking medicine daily for over 2 years, we are medicine free! If he starts having acid reflux flar-ups again we will have to schedule a scope, but if not, that's 1 doctor we can cross off the list!

Birthday and Anniversary Wishes!

Today is a special day for 3 special people! It is my Daddy and Moma's 31st anniversary and my brother Jamey's 22 birthday!

I could not make it without my parents (a/k/a Grandaddy and Jean Jean). They help me so much. They are GREAT grandparents and they love my boys. They act like they are just thrilled when they have to keep them. I'm sure they get tired of it sometimes, but you would never know! My boys love to go to their house. They have tons of toys and they love to ride and pet the mules and horses and puppies! Judd is a Grandaddy's boy. He wants to be where ever Grandaddy is. Blaine loves to go help Grandaddy haul cows. He went with him last Friday. They had to leave before 6:00 AM and Blaine is not easy to wake up in the mornings especially at 6 AM. But, he jumped right up ready to go!

Judd was asleep during the pictures. I have a picture of Jamey and Blaine with Jamey's birthday cake from every year since Blaine was 1.

We celebrated Jamey's birthday Friday night after Blaine's ballgame. Jamey left Sunday to go to Kansas City, MO for 2 weeks. He works for the railroad and is in a school for two weeks. We will sure miss him. I'm sure there will still be partying even though Jamey is not home for his birthday. Knowing Jamey, there WILL be a party! Jamey is so much fun to be around and we couldn't make it without him! He loves my boys just as much as they love him! I have to talk to him pretty much every day. If we don't talk through out the day, I call him at night. Since he works out of town I have to check on him! I know he gets so tired of his big sister checking up on him!

I'm so thankful to have such a close family! Daddy and Moma, I hope you have a very special day. Jamey, I hope you have a very happy birthday! I love ya'll!

Happy 5th Birthday Blaine!

It is so hard to believe that today is my baby's 5th birthday! It doesn't seem possible! He has brought Neal and me so much joy and laughter. He has grown up so much during this last year. He can write his name not only in print, but also in cursive! He is learning to read! I am so proud of him!

Blaine is celebrating his birthday with his third party today at Memom's (his babysitter). He had his first party with all of his school friends during the last week of school and we had his big party on Saturday. Can you believe how much he has changed?

Birth Day

1 year old

2 years old

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

THE PAR-TAY!

We celebrated with a pirate party on Saturday at Golden Memorial Park. The weather was just perfect. The kids fished for a little while, but didn't catch anything. Blaine had such a fun day. He sat up in the bed at 6:30 AM and said "my birthday party is today!" He was really excited. You see, this is the first year that he has not been shy. The past years he was so shy that he didn't want to open presents or sing "Happy Birthday". We have Mrs. Monica and K-4 to thank for helping him overcome his shyness! He got so many fun presents! He loved each one of them!

The oldest and youngest guests at the party

(Mimi and Jett)

In case you are wondering, Judd was at the party! He just didn't slow down long enough for me to get a picture! He is one busy little boy!