Swimming Lessons

April Howard graciously offered swimming lessons this year and since Cam has always been scared of the water, I knew it was definitely time I get him to overcome his fear. He had lessons at age 3 and he did OK-by the next summer he had forgotten all he had learned. Cade Carter took lessons at 5 years old and he took off swimming after that! Ms. April really helped Cam and he's now jumping in the pool without floaties and swimming. He still will not get in the deep end unless he has floaties on but that's ok with me. Thanks April for making time out of your busy summer for Cam!

Last Shower!

Today was the last shower for Sarah & Dustin. They have gotten some of the most beautiful things and they are so excited about starting their new home. They are truly blessed with many friends!

More Pictures from Chance's Birthday!

Chance walking in and checking out what's going on...

Getting jiggy with it! The DJ was great!

Decorating for my 16 year old nephew's birthday!

We decorated (actually embarassed) Chance Saturday night with a 16th birthday party with a wildlife, football and cowboy theme at Sambo's bank. We blew up pictures of him growing up and enjoyed every minute of watching his reaction as he came throught the doors!

The Pirate who wears boxers!

I had to add this one pic, Cam decided to play dress up and any given day our boys do not wear clothes. They would rather hang out in their underwear. (who wouldn't, right?) Well this is Captain Hook in his boxers!

Father's Day

The boys gave their Daddy a gift card to Home Depot. Guess what they told him? They said "now Daddy you can finish our playhouse!!" Maybe he will finish it some time by Christmas?

Father's Day-Cam refused to SMILE!!!!Did I mention Cam was moody?

Paw Paw and the clan!!!

Summer Fun!

The best $30 ever spent!!!

Can you say 3 hours of fun?

Hank now cuts the grass now that he's home more!! LOL!!! Do it Baby!

Cam is your true farmer. He told me a few weeks ago that he wanted to plant some vegetables. So we went and got some seed and planted squash, zucchini, carrots, eggplant and cantalaupe. Not sure what kind of green thumb I have we ONLY planted a few in the play area in our back yard. So far they are doing great only because every night Cam goes out to water and chop the weeds down. Maybe next year the playground set (that is now 9 years old) can come down and we will fill it with many more veggies!!! By the way, we planted some pumpkins last week and I'm curious to see how well they are going to do!!!

Crawdads & Cats don't mix!

The boys (including Mr. Blake and Hank) decided to go hunting crawdads in our pond. Well they brought several home and our cat "Ruby," decided to have a fight with them. Ruby is vicious! By the way, the cat won!

Where have I been?

I've had a couple of friends over the past week text me and ask "where are you-haven't seen you!" Well to answer that question this has been my life...
I pick up kids (and their friends)in the mornings and we go to 1)baseball camp 2) camp invention 3)swimming lessons 4)wildlife camp 5)Transporting babysitters home 6)Vacation Bible School 7)oh yeah, I have a job!!!!!
-did I mention Hank's been out of town?
-my brother got married-even though we didn't go-we've had many the festivities to attend
Did I mention I had a job???? LOL!


I'm not complaining because I choose to try to be super mom but I am actually just tired. My brain is just tired from trying to remember where my kids will be today. I'll find myself at work and just cringe and think "was I supposed to pick up Cam or Cade Carter?" I keep telling myself, it's all about the kids. I will tell you this, I do make time for myself every day at 7:35 at Coffee in the Attic-my nonfat extra hot vanilla latte is always waiting on me. I always arrange my schedule around my coffee, so I do make that "MY TIME" even if I have to drag several kiddos with me!!! I hope all of you are having a great summer, but I think I'm fixing to plan a vacation...somewhere relaxing!

Baseball 2009

Camden't team "Patriot Bank" came in first in the t-ball league. He did an outstanding job this year considering it was his first year. He only had to use the 'T" twice and when he did use it the ball went (per Cam) "VERRRY FARRRR MAMA!"

An end to ball season!

Ball season has came to an end for us. It just seems like yesterday we started practicing. Cade Carter has excelled so much this year in ball. He played catcher the majority of time and when it came to getting people out-he was the man. It was very clear to us that Cade Carter's maturity level was seen amongst all the coaches. I really thought he was going to make all stars but it seemed that when playing for Dixie Youth-you just don't know what your going to get. It can be so frustrating to see some of the better players not make it. It honestly didn't bother Cade Carter that he didn't make it. I think it bothered me more than anyone but life goes on! The team came in 2nd in their league and Cade Carter did INDEED win the Best Sportsmanship award out the entire Coach Pitch league...we are so proud of him-not just for the award but for being the mature little boy that he has grown into-Way to go Cade Carter!

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Dustin Glenn

The Beautiful Couple!

Isn't he handsome...

On June 6, 2009 Dustin & Sarah finally tied the knot in a private ceremony in Jamaica. Along with them as witnesses were their best friends Emily & Craig Simpson. They are officially married now and our family is so blessed to have a wonderful "Aunt Sarah." We couldn't ask for a better person than her! Her kind and generous heart makes Sarah who she is and DiDi is very lucky to have her! She's lucky to have such a handsome hubby too!!! We love you both!