Simply Put

I love my guys!!  I can't imagine life without them!! 

P.S.  I am pretty fond of my girls, too!

Thomas the Train

For the second year, we ventured to Calera to spend the day with Thomas the Train.  This is such a wonderful adventure, especially for a 3 year old!  In addition to riding Thomas, there is a petting zoo, jumper, putt putt, music and games!  Lots and lots of fun!  I love spending time with my family!  Josh was working, so he wasn't able to join us.

All Aboard!!

I love seeing these two together!  I need to add that Lindsey was quite the trooper on this trip.  She is VERY pregnant, but made it through the day just fine!

 

 What could be more fun than riding Thomas AND a petting zoo?

Maddie wasn't too sure about this cute little bunny!

And of course there was a jumper with a fun slide!

 Pop and Nana also got to ride on this cute little train with Maddie!

 Putt putt with Pop!

Blowing the horn!!

So long Thomas!  We'll see you again next year!

We Believe In -

Child Labor!! 

Just kidding!  Maddie is a great special helper!  She especially enjoys helping outside! 

This is another one of those blogs that I did a short while back and for some reason didn't get posted.......

Next up, Thomas the Train!!

Shower Time

Sometimes I am really on top of things and get my blogs out really quickly.  Other times, lots of things seem to happen at once and I get really behind.  This is one of those times.........So now I am playing catch up!

In the not so distant past, I was honored to help host a baby shower for sweet Charli!  Marnetta opened up her beautifully remodeled home, and the fun began!  In just a few short weeks, Jamie and Charli will be welcoming home Baby Jim!  I can't wait for our new little one to join in the fun!  They will be almost the same age.



Mama Stacy, Charli, and Grandmother Mrs. Shirley

Three of my partners in crime-or other hostesses-Gloria, Marnetta, and Melanie

Sweet Hostess Helpers!

 

Isn't she a pretty great grandmother?

Laura, Luci and Hannah

 

Opening Gifts

 

Luann sampling the goodies!

 

Sorting a few of the MANY wonderful gifts!

Hostess Ginger and Laura (I didn't get a picture of Angie!)

Lots of fun!  Lots of friends and family! Lots of good food!  Lots of presents!  Now we just need Baby Jim!  I can't wait!

3

It's certainly true that time flies when you're having fun!  In one way it seems like just yesterday that Maddie entered the world.   In other ways, I can't really remember life without her.  It is so hard to believe she has turned 3! Lindsey and Josh have worked really hard to make each birthday very special for her.  Since Lindsey is eight months pregnant, she searched for something that would be super fun, but not a lot of work.  She found this wonderful place in Auburn with inside inflatables!!  Maddie (and all the guests) had a wonderful time celebrating!!

Uncle C helped her get ready to play, play, play!!

Lots of climbing and jumping!!

Family and friends enjoyed the festivities!

Mam and Kaleb

Pop, Uncle C, and Mom

Lindsey and Jessica

Caleb and I

Dad, Gigi, and KK

Not many people have an Uncle Caleb and an Aunt Kaleb,

or as we refer to them Uncle C and KK

Blowing out the candles!

Guess what her special friend's name is?  Caleb!!

He helped her open all her presents!

Cutie pie!

Riding in the zebra car!

 

I love my sweet, sweet family!

 

    How precious is this!!  Maddie was telling Caleb good bye!!

Perfect end to a perfect day!! 

The Big Game

There's nothing like a fun, little game of baseball to bring out those competetive instincts in everyone!  Both big and little kids alike joined in the fun!  I am happy to say that even after a few tense plays-the game ended on a happy note.  I am not really sure which team won......but, fun was had by all!

I would like to say that my sweet son stepped up to the plate on his first at bat and hit it out of the park (trees), but sadly that was not the case.  However, he did make up for it later!!
Josh was throwing the heat!

Big Swing!

Touchdown!!  Oops!  Homerun!

Wyatt taking a swing!

Cade's turn!

Rounding 3rd and heading home!

Notice the various attire for the game!  Shorts to Easter dresses!

Another Score!

Brandy gets the best dressed award.....And the award for most strikes given! 

Where did it go?

Blurry, but I think this is Brandy knocking Cade in!!  Go Mom Go!

This is following Caleb's slide into third!  Can I say that he's just a tad bit competetive?  He had grass stains all over himself!

Aiming for the fence!!

Full time players - part time cheerleaders!

Scores again!!

Game over pile up!!

Rematch Anyone?