My Big Boy Turned 3...I know I'm so late!!!

I can't Believe my baby turned three last month! I'm not sure where time goes but it really needs to start slowing down; It seems like just last week we were all at the hosptial (at 5:00 in the morning) waiting on him to get here!!!

Brody I love you dearly, you will always be my little baby boy, no matter how big you get. You have so much personality, we NEVER know what you are going to do next, which keeps our lives very exciting!! When you where born and you had to stay in the NIC for a few days we knew then you were a very strong little boy, or like we say now... ALL BOY!!! You never let anything slow you down, or get in or way and that is what we love about you so much....I have to be honest, I'm not really looking forward to next years birthday...I want you to stay little forever!!! I love you very, very much "slim"....(our name for him)

For his party he wanted a cowboy theme...so we went all out, with the pony rides, and we even had some of the kids dress up!! I want to give a BIG thank you to Stephaine for the wounderful pictures she took for us.. they turned out amazing...thank you SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!

Six Years!!!!!!!

Well on Saturday Robby and I were married 6 years!!!! Wow time really does fly by.

I have NEVER been to an Alabama football game so that is what we did for our anniversary...and need I say it was GREAT!!!!!!!
It was really awesome that Robby and I got to spend some time together, and what better place then at an Alabama game!

Robby, I love you more than words could ever say. In these past six years we have had alot of good and some bad times, but I wouldn't change any of it. You are definitely our families rock. You are an awesome husband and an even better father, we couldn't imagine life without you.
Again I love you with all of my being and most definitely look forward to the next six years...and many, many more.....you are the best!!!!!

Brody's Oral Surgery

Yesterday We took Brody to Childrens South to have his dental surgery...all in all it went good we were all just very tired and stressed to say the least!!!

We thought going into it that he would need 4 root canals and 7 fill-ins, but when they had him recovery we foud out that they only did 1 root canal and 7 fill-ins. When they brought him to us he was crying for mommy but as soon as I grabbed him he went STRAIGHT to sleep and started snoring like a grwon man!!!
We had to wake him up to drink something before they would release him...that took forever!! But when he finally woke up all he would say is "they put something in my mouth". Bless his little heart!!

The Doctors told us he would sleep all day...BUT when we got home he was non-stop!!! I'm just thankful he did ok threw it and that all of my family was there to help me threw it!!

Our Perfect Vacation

We had an awesome time at the beach these last few days!! Even though the kids didn't really like staying on the beach, because it was too hot!! We had to stay at the pool most of the time, which was perfectly fine with me!!



While we were there we were able to get some really good pictures of us with the kids, of course we had to bribe the kids with ice-cream to get them to set there for that long. But it all worked out!
The weather was absolutely perfect, we couldn't have asked for it to have been any better. I will have to add though that we weren't able to get into the ocean because everywhere you looked there were jelly fish, but it was still so beautiful to look at!!









We had such a wonderful time and we can't wait to go again next year!!

My New Job

As some of you may already know I started my new job with Colonial Bank on June 2. Well just to catch those of you who didn't know up....After thinking and discussing long and hard with Robby I decided to take a part time job with the bank (Monday's and Friday's). The kids are getting a little bigger and not really wanting Mommy around as much so I figured I could do it just a couple of days a week.

I've been working everyday since the 2Nd, and let me just tell you it has been hard on me. I've NEVER been away from the kids this much, and now I am so glad that I didn't go full-time!!! Before I would maybe take them to my mom's house while I went to Wall-mart or something of that nature but be right back within an hour or so. And sometimes I'll go to my mom's just so that I can kick my feet up for a little while, and let the kids play with Caleb, but I'm still in the same house with them...so needless to say this has been an adjustment for me, the kids seem to be doing just fine though...lol

I'm scheduled to finish out the rest of this week, and then next week start my Monday and Friday schedule, (can't wait). I really do like it there so far, the people seem to be very nice, and they all welcomed me with open arms, which made it easier on me. I'm also very thankful to my family that has pitched in to help me take care of the kids, that too made it so much easier. I just pray that everything continues to go as good as it has been, and I promise to keep all of you posted. Have a great week!!!!

Happy Birthday to My Hubby (yesterday)

Yesterday was Robby's birthday...28!!! We had such a great time, we invited some of the family over for dinner and opened presents. First I want to say a BIG thank you to Robby's mom for cooking the lasagna, it was GREAT!! Robby has been driving me crazy trying to figure out what it was that I got him. Well he finally got to open it yesterday. Me and the kids got him a gas grill and a gas smoker, and yes I worked to get the money, so that it wouldn't be like he bought his own birthday present, considering I am a stay at home mom for now!! Well anyways he loved it. My dad, step-mom and step brother and sis got him grill utensils to use!! My mom, Erin, Jimmy and Caleb wasn't able to come because Caleb had a game last night...but we are all going to get together when Stentsen gets home...YEAH!!!!!!!! I so can't wait, I've been missing my bro-in-law.

Well I want to say Happy Birthday to my very best friend in the whole world!! I love you very, very much and I hope you have many, many more to come!!!!!!

The family...on my Dad's side


Robby and his Granddaddy


The cake


Starting to open the van....the hiding place


Uncovering it!!!



WOW!!!


Still hasn't seen the smoker!!!


From my Dad


And in case you are wondering, for some reason we didn't get a picture of the smoker!!! So typical of me... I'm so thankful that Robby had such a wonderful birthday!!!

A Few Days With Caitlyn!!

It has been a wonderful past few days, I've had the opportunity to babysit Caitlyn for Daniel and Gina, and let me just say she is so sweet and adorable. I thought going into it that it would be hard, not at all because she is a hard baby to watch, but just because I have two other kids to keep an eye on as well. It has been nothing but a joy, Braigen is my big helper, she wants to do everything for her. And Brody couldn't care less until she starts crying, and them he wants to know what I did to upset her.
She is one of the best babies I've ever kept, she only gets fussy when she is sleepy and even then she is such a joy to be with. I'm going to miss getting to spend time with her when she goes back to her other baby sitter, but I look forward to the next time I get to keep her. Let me just tell you Daniel and Gina have done an excellent job with her. I want to say a big thank you to them both for allowing me to watch her.
I'm now gonna share a few pictures with you...

Braigen's helping me give Caitlyn a bath


Being silly with bath time


My helper


Going for a stroll


All three Babies

Happy Mothers Day to Me!!

I just want to start by saying Happy mothers Day to everyone...I know I'm one day late!! I had a wonderful Mothers day, thanks to all of my family.
Saturday my family took all of the mothers out to eat at Jim-n-Nicks in Gardendale...so good. My Mom bought my dinner, and also gave me a gift card to Peebles...wow, thanks mom!! Sunday was great, I have the best kids (and Hubby) ever!! ALL day long Braigen and Brody were telling me Happy Mothers Day, We love you!! Braigen and Brody also went outside and picked me some very beautiful flowers...

After we ate lunch at Robby's moms house, she gave the mothers beautiful bracelets, we all loved them...I couldn't get a good pic of it though!!! After lunch my hubby let me go down stairs and take a nap, or do what ever I wanted while he had the kids...WOW, it was great. When I woke up Robby and the kids took me out to eat Mexican, we had so much fun, the kids were loving the music playing in the background, Braigen kept saying "Daddy took us to Mexico Mommy!"
Well I just thought I would share with all of you my wonderful weekend....but on a more serious note, I would like to ask all of you to remember two people in your prayers...my niece Taylor, and my dad. Taylor is having surgery on her spine today (Monday), and bless her heart she will have to lay flat for 3 days, and any of you who has kids knows once they've learned to sit up it's just about impossible to get them to lay down for long periods of time!!
My dad will be having surgery on his heart Tuesday. He already had stints put in once before and now they are going back in to put some more in....So if you could please remember Taylor and her mommy and daddy as well and my dad I would GREATLY appreciate it. I love you all, and I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

Braigen's Busy Monday!!!

Monday started with Braigen and her daddy going on a field trip with her class to Desoto Caverns. Her daddy hasn't been able to go on any of the other field trips because of work so this being their last one he decided to go,(he had to pick the best one..lol). Braigen said they had a blast, they were able to go on a cave tour, go through a maze, go panning for gems, have cannon wars, and a train ride!! After she did all that she was able to go buy something from the gift shop, where she bought her a hard hat with a light (pink of course), and she said she didn't want Brody to be upset that he wasn't able to go so she bought him an Indian drum (such a sweet big sis). Robby said she was wore out!! She slept the whole way home, and for those of you who know Braigen, she just doesn't sleep like that, so he must have been tired!!

When they got home they just had a few minutes to rest and eat before we had to get ready for her ball game at Fultondale. They did AWESOME!! I don't know what got into those kids, but they all did good, especially since it was 30 degrees outside!!!! It was all we could do to keep warm. We have been asking Braigen after every game, "why don't you run like you do when you're running after Hailey?" We just couldn't figure out why she was just jogging around the bases. OK time to brag... Well Monday night she put those feet into action!! Probably because she was trying to keep warm, but hey she did it!! She even had a home run!!!! After the game was over she asked me "mommy why were you jumping up and down and banging on the fence saying GO BRAIGEN GO?" Because I was so excited!!! They all did really good, hope we can keep it up!

We have pictures from the field trip but I forgot my camera for they ball game...so typical!!

Brody Goes Free Agent After One Inning!! LOL

Thursday night Brody had he's first game!! Well he made it the first inning until he starting crying and wanting to get off the field!! Brody wants to play one on one with daddy, and let me tell you he's really good, but when it comes to playing as a team he just doesn't have the attention span to do it, I have to remind myself he is only 2 1/2!! He loves to hit the ball but after that first time up to bat he is done!


So needless to say, I went and told the woman who is over the ballpark that he would not be playing anymore this year. I'm probably still gonna have his pictures made because he's just so cute in that uniform!!!

This is Brody watching the other kids play, while he is taking a break!!

Braigen's First 2 Games

Braigen had her first two games this weekend! It was so much fun!!! I have to first of all say a big thank you to Chad for being such a big help!! Braigen listens to Chad better than she does Robby...lol. Friday night they played Corner...big loss...31-5: but on Saturday they won against Morris 23-15...yea!!!
I have to say it's a lot more fun than I expected. She is doing really good and I know the best is yet to come!

My favorite Pic...



Braigen looking to Chad for instructions!!

Our Busy Weekend!!

Ok I know I'm a few days late but we had a great but busy Easter. Our Easter activities started on Friday and ended Sunday night, needless to say we all were worn out, but we got to spend time with each of our families and it was great.
The kids were able to dye eggs , not just one time but three times, Friday at my moms house, Friday night at my dads house then Saturday morning at my mother in laws.
We also were able to eat a lot this weekend too! Saturday we ate lunch with my dad, it was so gooood! Sunday after church we ate lunch with my mom, delicious, then Sunday we ate dinner with my in laws!!! We were running back and forth all weekend but it was well worth it. In all the madness I was able to get a few pictures....

Brody's First Practice!!

Brody had his first practice tonight, it was the funniest thing I have seen in a very long time! Brody is a very good hitter, but he doesn't care to much about being out in the field running after the balls. He kept on running off the field to go play with Braigen and Caleb, and we would have to bribe him to come back onto the field




Sorry I wasn't able to get pictures of Braigen's practice yet, because I'm busy chasing after her brother, but I have tons of pictures from her playing last year so I guess it works out.

Snow, Snow, Snow!!

Friday night we spent the night with my in-laws because we were expecting it to snow and they have a better place for the kids to play. Little did I know I would be up at 6:30 getting the kids ready to play in the snow!! They all woke up and realized that there was snow on the ground and there was no getting them back in the bed.
Braigen loved it way more than Brody or Brent. Brody and Brent stayed out there for about 30 minutes before Brody said "I'm freezing", and off they went into the house. Braigen on the other hand was all about it, she made lots and lots of snow angels, and she also made one very tiny snowman, but I couldn't get a picture because my batteries went dead...of course! She is already wanting asking "momma when is it gonna snow again?" Even though it was short lived it was still a lot of fun.

Ready For Ball...

Ok I'm so excited to be starting ball this year for several reasons but mainly because now I'm gonna have two kids in ball!! Braigen will be playing t-ball and Brody will be playing Rag ball. Rag ball is just like T-ball but it's for the younger kids, they don't keep score and the parents can be on the Field with them.
I can't wait to see Brody out there playing because last year when Braigen was playing he would get so mad that he could not get out there and play.
Braigen is doing so good she had her first practice on Monday night and I was surprised to see that she could hit the ball without the tee!! In T-ball now they get 3 tries to hit it without the tee and if they still don't hit it then they get 2 tries to hit it on the tee, it's a little different then it used to be, but Braigen loves it.
I also wanted to say a special thank you to Chad for deciding to help Robby couch this year, he needs all the help he can get..lol
Here are the only pics I have so far....

Brody's Helmet




Braigen's Helmet