Congratulations Taylor!

My "Taterbug" graduated tonight! We are so proud of you Taylor, and love you very much! We hope that you achieve everything in life that you set your mind to. Always remember that no matter where you are or what you are doing, we are always here for you. Live life with a fresh perspective everyday, you never know what each day will bring. Most of all have fun and don't let anyone bring you down! Love you Taterbug!!!!

Taylor and Chloe


Wanda and her girls


Jeff and Wanda with their family


Momma "MiMi" and Grandmomma Helen(Wanda's mother)


Taylor, Momma and Daddy


Taylor with the aunts and uncles: Doug and Natalie(Wanda's brother and sister in law)Damaris and Brian(my sister and brother in law), Peter ans Joan(my brother and sister in law), me and Dale


Dale, Taylor and myself

The cousins: Tori and her hubby Paul, Taylor, Britt, Tiffany and Clete

Taylor's graduation cake and cupcakes

Taylor is Graduating!!!!

On Friday, May 21, 2010, my niece Taylor is graduating high school. Taylor is my brother, Jeff and his wife Wanda's, baby girl. Taylor is only 11 months older than Britt. Time has passed by so fast! Next year at this time we will be getting ready for my baby's graduation. Here are a few pic's of our babies through the years. Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we have enjoyed living the life with these beautiful kids! Congratulations Taylor! We are so proud of you!

Taylor, my beautiful niece, wow I can't believe that you are already graduating!!!

Me, Taylor and "Beanie Cat" napping at Grandmomma and Granddaddy's


Britt trying wake Taylor from her nap at Grandmomma and Granddaddy's


Taylor, Britt and Tiffany "Rockin Out" at Grandmomma and Granddaddy's


Britt and Taylor reading at Grandmomma and Granddaddy's


Taylor, Britt and Brady playing the piano at Grandmomma and Granddaddy's


Taylor and Britt at Britt's 1st Birthday party

Taylor and Britt sleeping at Grandmomma and Granddaddy's house

Taylor, her Daddy, Britt and Tiffany Halloween 1999

Taylor, Britt and Tiffany with Cap't Hook

Taylor and her Momma at Disney World

Taylor, Britt and Tiffany at Disney World

Taylor on the carousel at Disney World

Taylor and Britt at Britt's birthday

Taylor and me

Taylor and Britt, Flower girl and Ring barer at our wedding

Taylor and Britt


Taylor, Tiffany and Tori

The Weekend

Our weekend festivities kind of started Thursday. Clete's class had their end of the year program, as always the kids were precious. Clete, of course, as he always manages to do stole the show! He did so good singing with the class. At the end of the program as the kids were supposed to be exiting, here comes Clete, running down the middle of the aisle with his hands held out hollering "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!" I was kneeling in middle of the aisle videoing and taking stills. The chapel erupted into "Oh how sweet, awwww and isn't that the cutest thing!"

Friday night was a good family night. Dale picked up wings from our favorite place, Dixie Wings. The kids along with Dale rode the 4 wheelers around the neighborhood. April hung out with us for a while and Matthew stopped by for a few. We had a good time just hanging out with the family.

Saturday was a little hectic. Dale had 2 baseball games, 1 at 12:30 and 1 at 3:30. Britt also had to work the press box during these games. It was HOT!!!! We had to leave the games early though because Jackson had to get home and shower for an engagement he had in Phenix City. In between all this, Shiloh somehow escaped AGAIN! Thank goodness I caught him before he got too far!

Sunday was pretty relaxing! I really needed it! We all just hung out all day. April came by to hang with us again, we love her she keeps things interesting around here!

All in all it was a good weekend, however, it is now Tuesday and I am still tired! So no pics with this one, I posted pics from Clete's program already. Now to get ready for my beautiful niece, Taylor's, graduation!

End of the Year Program

On Thursday Clete had his end of the year program at Bright Beginnings. These kids were so cute! Throughout the year the children are taught Bible verses set to different songs, so they sing all their little songs at the end of the year program. Clete had excellent teachers this year, they really love all these kids and do a great job teaching them. This year they took pictures throughout the year and put them in albums that the children presented to the parents at the party after the program. They also had the kids color or paint pictures for every letter of the alphabet and laminated them in a spiral bound notebook. We will miss Mrs. Cindy and Mrs. Wendy terribly! Clete's class was Mrs. Cindy's last class, her daughter is having her 1st grandchild and she will become a full time babysitter for her new granddaughter. Mrs. Cindy's daughter is naming her little girl Leah, which is a special name for me since that also happens to be my best friend/soul sister's name! Clete had an awesome time this year and can't wait for next year. I, however, wish I could freeze time. He is growing so fast, I cried like a baby through the entire program! It was also great to see Ty Garner there with his family, his middle son Landon is Clete's age. More proof that God is so good!

Clete presenting me with his photo album

Clete eating his HUGE sugar cookie

The kiddos singing their hearts out!

Clete with Mrs. Cindy and Mrs. Wendy

Saying "Goodbye"

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for us! Unfortunately with all the good, comes the bad. Abby our tabby cat that we have had since 2002, has disappeared. Dale and I had both noticed that she was sleeping alot recently and also trying to get out of the house anytime someone opened the door. When cats are getting ready to pass away, it is their nature to go off alone. That is what we think has happened. We love Abby so much and she was such a big part of our family. We never had to worry about her scratching one of the kids, she just let them pull her around wherever and never so much as uttered a sound. She was the sweetest cat and we miss her terribly. Abby was a stray that appeared at our trailer right before we moved into our house. We aren't really sure how old she was, but the vet estimated that she was about 1 year old then. Her absence has affected everyone in the house including Sox our other cat. He is really acting out right now, but I guess I would do the same thing if I were him. Anyway, Abby we love you and will always remember you!!!!!!!

Mother's Day 2010

I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend this year! Everything got going Saturday morning. It is very important to me to start traditions with my children. One thing that is very important to me is teaching the kids to have good values. I want my kids to be humble and not materialistic. That being said, early Saturday morning Dale and I took Clete to pick flowers to give to all the grandmothers. It was so fun! Next Clete and I sat down in the living room with all the arts and crafts supplies and made Mother's Day cards for MiMi Nicky, MiMi Suzzanne, Nana Kay and Granny. Saturday afternoon we all loaded up to begin the festivities. First we went to my mothers house. My mother has been so supportive over the last few months, I don't know how I would have survived without her. Next stop was the lake. My wonderful husband and expert griller prepared the most scrumptious steaks for all us Moms! We had a great time with MiMi Suzzanne and Granny, along with Aunt Gladys and Aunt Cyndi. I also want to say Thank You to MiMi Suzzanne for the new shoes!!! I can't wait to put together new outfits to wear with all of them! Sunday was the best! My sweet husband told me to "go back to bed" when I tried to get up and carry on my daily chores. He is the best! Later in the day we took Clete to the park for some outdoor fun. The night ended with an excellent spaghetti dinner. I ate so much over the weekend that I thought I was going to pop! My husband and kids showed me how much they do love and appreciate me, it was great!


Without these beauties, I wouldn't be a MOM!!!!