Happy 9th Birthday Patrick

Well, we were off to Ellijay again this weekend for Patrick's 9th birthday. He is one of the sweetest and most thoughtful little boys that I have ever met. We went to a place called Fun Timz (kind of like Monkey Joe's). The kids jumped in the bouncy things, ate hot dogs and cup cakes (shaped like a football), opened presents and enjoyed each other's company! These kids were never, never still!

Do you have to keep making pictures?????

Presents were almost the best part! This was a scooter. FUN!!

Love it!!

Thank you, thank you very much everybody!!

Happy Birthday Patrick!!!

Well, we were off to Ellijay this weekend for Ashley's 7th birthday. Such a girl. We decided to go up early to get pictures of the kiddos made at Wal-Mart before the party. Unfortunately, Liz, Patrick and Ashley got caught behind an accident and by the time they got there (1 hour late), Audrey had had enough smiling and being cooperative! We worked really hard and finally got a few pictures, (some great ones of Ashley and Patrick but no smiles from Audrey). Then we were off to Papa's Pizza for a really loud and roudy birthday party. The kiddos used about a million tokens to get a whole load of junk to take home with them. We ate pizza, cupcakes, opened presents and had a crazy, fun time! Ashley got loads of presents (money, clothes, and toys!)

Ashley got some new dance clothes and Patrick just had to model the purple tutu! It is so him!!

Audrey had fun just watching all the action. She also got a little "frog" time in!

Ashley just had to go and change into some of her new clothes. She's such a little model! It turned out to be a very fun and busy day!

A Little Family Fun

Part of our family got together this past weekend "just for fun". Tim, Julie, Sam, Katelynd, Brandy, Audrey, Papa, Mama, Jonathan, Anne Marie, Chad, Lauren and I got to visit, eat and just enjoy each other's company this past Sunday afternoon! I love family outings!
Katelynd and Brandy! The kiddos!

Tim and his youngest granddaughter, Audrey!

Jonathan and Audrey!

Mama and Audrey! Audrey has really grown. She now weighs 12 lbs and 4 oz. She holds her head up well and smiles and talks all the time.

Happy Birthday Danny!

Well, I'm a little behind but Happy Birthday Danny! Danny's birthday was September 22 and we all went (as a family) to eat at "Little Hawaiian" in Carrollton. It was wonderful food and as always, a fun family time. Danny is such a wonderful man and a great husband. He doesn't look a day over 40 yet, this was the big double nickels for him. Happy Birthday Dan, and I love you very much!!! Do you think he looks like his dad spit him out?????

Anne Marie is such a sweet daughter in law!

I hate having my picture made but Lauren sure makes up for it! Such a beautiful girl!

Yum! You can't have a birthday without cake and this one was to die for! Coconut and absolutely fantastic! ( Of course, Jonathan and Anne Marie had cheesecake and Lauren and I had, yep, you guessed it..... CHOCOLATE!)

Happy Birthday Danny! We love you!!!!

Happy Birthday Jonathan!!

We celebrated Jonathan's birthday this weekend (a week late). He's such an awesome young man and we are so proud of him! Can't believe he's not that chubby little dude that used to be around with his tractors and boom booms! (Well the boom booms are still around!) We even made him light his own candles!

He just LOVES for us to all sing (if that's what you call it!) to him!

Happy Birthday to my bestest buddy!

A Brother and his Sisters!

We spent the day with Patrick and Ashley in Ellijay. This was the first time Patrick had seen his little half sister Audrey. He LOVED her. He's such a good big brother to both of his sisters! Ashley and Audrey had matching outfits.

Too bad the sun was in their faces but they are a beautiful bunch of kiddos!

Ashley loves to hold Audrey! She sure is a wiggly worm though!

Audrey is officially Patrick and Ashley's sister. She was christened with silly string! What a fun day!

It's Braggin' Time!

I have to say that I have the best kids in the whole world! Tonight Lauren was honored by the Masonic Lodge in Douglasville. She was chosen out of 10 applications to receive a $1000.00 scholarship for her college. We were told that out of all the applications, she had the best grades and the best essay. They were all very impressed with her. Lauren is a very smart young lady and can do anything she wants to do. I am so proud of her! She works full time, goes to school full time and manages to be a wonderful wife. She is also very talented in music and crafting. God truly blessed us with a wonderful daughter and we love her very much!!! Wish I had a check like this!

Lauren and Chad

Thanks so much to Granddaddy for helping Lauren know about and apply for the scholarship.