Good morning Sunshine(s)!

Davis doesn't even cry in the mornings. I usually know he is awake because I hear his crib toys going off, or I hear him bouncing on the mattress. Today I noticed teeth marks all across the top of the crib, guess he's been teething in there :) He is ready to eat as soon as he wakes up so I've been having to cook breakfast for the first time ever. (Nick, Avery & I have to be awake a little while before we eat...) Can't you just see how happy he is to eat his eggs!

Avery is usually up and ready to go, but somedays she likes to lay around a little while and cuddle. This morning she came in the living room to watch her morning DISNEY and fell back asleep. She reminds me so much of Leigh when she was a little girl in this picture. Mom used to dress her asleep and take her (asleep!) to the car every morning for school!

She's a "robot"

Don't you just love a 2 1/2 year old's imagination!?!

The Real High School Musical

A little snack before the show

On the steps of Rydell High

Nana,Avery, and Frenchie

Avery & "Cha Cha"

Saturday, Avery, Nana and I went to see a production of Grease. This is one of my all-time Favorite movies! I know every word of every song on the movie. I even dressed up like Sandy and sang for the Talent portion of Junior Miss many years ago. (Could be why I didn't win.....)
Anyway, we had a great time. Allye, who played Frenchie, is Nick's Mom's cousin's daughter. I think I got that right. The play was very cute, with lots of singing and dancing, which Avery loved. We did a little shopping in Pulaski and just had a girls day. After the play, we watched the 2nd half of the Auburn game and got to visit with Nan, TIm, and Natalie. What a fun day!Thanks Nana!!!

Pumpkin Lovers

DayDay's new kicks

We got Davis some new tennis shoes (his first pair) as an early Birthday present. Of course, Daddy had to get Avery some too...
They look so big! Where did my babies go!?!

My bunny

quote of the day

"You must do the things you think you cannot do."
Eleanor Roosevelt

If the shirt fits, wear it

I got these little shirts for the kids the other day. Davis is Mr. Happy and Avery is Little Miss Sunshine. The only thing more appropriate for her was Miss Chatterbox but they were out of those!

When Big Sis is away...

Little Brother will play.

It is so funny, when Avery is at school, the first place Davis wants to go is her room. He justs trots around in there playing with everything for thirty minutes or so, then he's done. I caught him red-handed today!

new slang

Davis and I were cuddled up watching Greys last nite . Aves came in and said, "Awh he's so cute! Look at his eyes ! He's so pretty." I said Yes, you are beautiful and he's handsome.She said "No Mommy, he's prince handsome." Prince handsome. I like it.

Poor Baby

As you can see in the picture, Davis isn't feeling very well. I could tell last nite when he put his food in his hair instead of his mouth. So I took both kids to the Pediatrician this morning and he has a double ear infection :( Avery just has some allergies, so they would not give her any medicine. (But they were happy to take my $35 co-pay for her, too) Davis got some antibiotics so I hope he is better soon!!
(Oh and Avery weighed 30 lbs!!! yeah!! Davis actually lost a little, he is 28lbs.)

Fall & my Father

I've been thinking about my Dad alot lately. Of course, a day doesn't go by that I don't think about him, but I've really been missing him this past week, just wishing I could have one more conversation with him...
I think it may the weather. Fall always reminds me of my Dad. School is back in full swing, and everyone who knows him knows his life revolved around Elkmont High. Friday nite Football has started, and I can't remember a Friday nite from when I was a baby until he was physically unable,that he was not at the game. You would find him standing on the sideline greeting the crowd and cheering on the Devils. (Yes Bham friends, our mascot is the Red Devil!)And, I guess I am a little sad that my baby boy is almost one and Dad never got to meet him. He would have LOVED Davis. I know many girls look up to their Fathers, and I did mine. But it's even more than that. He lived by example. He didn't have to tell me how to act, I saw how he acted and reacted to people and various situations. It made me the person I am. I heard an old country song this morning: "I'm seeing my Father in me, guess that's how its meant to be...and I find Im more and more like him each day..." Which could not be more true. Of course, he was not Perfect, but I had just a few thoughts about him today:

He demanded perfection...............But he would help you get it right
He was stubborn......................But you always knew what he stood for
He made you work hard................But he'd be working right along with you
He was strict........................But he was FAIR
He was a bit of a tight-wad :).......But he would give to anyone in need
He didn't coddle people..............Which made praise from him even more special
because you knew it was genuine
He had a tough exterior..............But having three girls made him tender-hearted

I love you Dad and I miss you.

Yeah for Fall!!!

I took the kids to the park this morning to enjoy this beautiful weather! Katy & Angelle ended up being there, too so it was a super fun morning!


This was our first trip to the park since Davis has been walking well. He had a blast! He climbed, crawled ,and checked out everything. (And tried to put everything in his mouth)


Avery & Cate on the merry-go-round

Avery & E on the slide

Guess what kids ended up with no shoes on!

I was cracking up at Davis's hair blowing in the wind!

Just a swingin...

We brought bread to feed the ducks, but for some reason Avery was scared of them this time. So, Mommy fed & the kiddos watched.

Nick's latest Project...

I have to brag, because it does look so good! We are trying to spruce up around here, since we are about to put the house on the market.

What a day!!!

Saturday we enjoyed a long day of football, family, and friends. Davis and Avery were little troopers and hung in there till the AUBURN game was almost over! Some pics from the day:

Davis experienced his first "Smoke the Hogs " Party, and Daddy's b-b-q

Avery ate lots of Cookie Cake

DayDay intently watched BAMA beat the Hogs, but cried everytime someone yelled or clapped...so tender-hearted

Both kiddos enjoyed playing with Cam, Savannah & Will

DayDay got tired of football and tried on Misty's hat

Aves & I went to Tyler's Party

Avery, in her fourth outfit of the day, did some hula hooping

And what's a Football Saturday without a TEA PARTY!!!??? Avery treated us all.

Trying to get Brother to Convert...

Avery tried the sweet approach first...

Maybe a more direct approach? Yelling "War Eagle" while using my shaker???

She eventually just put the Shaker in his hand.

House Divided

Yes folks, it even puts Mommy and Son at odds in Alabama. I still love him and I respect his decision.

Sign of the Times

OOH, someone is texting me!!


Ooh, its my girl!


Hold on Mommy, I'm texting her back!

Full Circle

I can remember when my Mom and us girls would come home from the grocery store. I was about 6 and I the conversation between my parents went something like this:
Dad: Why did you buy this (insert random grocery store item here)?
Mom: I did not know it was in the cart.
Dad: So you bought this, got it home, and didn't know it?
Mom:I guess so.

I'm sure my Dad was thinking she was crazy or lying. But the things we used to sneak in that grocery cart......

I am totally starting to get it. Yesterday in a mad rush to Publix before the game, I came home to find several things I apparently paid for, but did not know about. (I have the receipt!) Avery managed to sneak a Mickey Mouse doll, some Desenex,marshmallows, and a pre-packaged "southern dinner." We actually used the marshmaillows in some trail mix last nite, so I am glad she got those. She took the tag off the Mickey before I could catch her, so she's keeping that too. I was too lazy to worry about the other two until I saw the Desenex was $7!! We don't have a problem with feet around here, so I'm taking that back! (And then going to Starbucks.)

Mexican & a Movie

Last nite, the FAM met up with Susan and Linz for some yummy Mexican. I love a dinner out, especially with family! After the kids got home and in bed, I went with the girls to watch THE WOMEN. Save your $9 and rent it, but it was nice to get away for a little while.

Avery wanted me to take her picture with this man. She said his name was Britt.

SuSu and the babies

Davis waiting for his water like a little bird

A precious Moment on the way home...