Ready, Set, Go!

I am so excited about this weekend! After the boys' football game, Toby and I are heading to Birmingham, AL. Incase yall don't know, that's where my dear Cuz lives! We haven't been to ole B'ham in quite awhile. This trip is a very special occassion. It's Collier's Baptism Day Sunday! And, I am honored to say that I am Collier's Godmother!!! Shannon is the Godmother of three of my children and I am so excited to finally repay her by being Collier's Godmother. By the way, that baby has the cutest dimples {just like his mamma}! Toby and I haven't been away without all the kids in some time and we are looking forward to the 8 hour car ride without any interuptions!! I may make him turn his phone off. Not really, but it wouldn't be a bad idea. I have to admit, leaving the kids behind is a big feat. There is sooooo much to think about. I am so glad that my wonderful mom and dad {Tickle and Pa} will be watching the kids the majority of the time and our sweet friend across the street will have the older 2 Saturday night. I know it's a short trip, but there is so much to pack. I feel for Tickle come Monday morning getting three kids dressed and out the door! If anyone can do it ~ it's Tickle! SUPER Tickle as I should call her! On another note, I've got to give my little peeps some praise! My three boys got their progress reports today and they are all doing so well. I am a super proud mamma! God has given me such wonderful kids. God is GOOD all the time!!! A family that I don't know reminded me of that. This family is such an inspiration and a true test to God's unwaving love. Please check their blog out and say a quick prayer for them. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mackmichael Hope to have lots of sweet pictures when we return!!

Monkey See, Monkey Do!!

Emerson is so funny! She can't decide if it's more fun to take her shirt off and run around like the boys or to put her bracelet, shoes and make-up on! At this moment she decided putting on mommies mascara was WAY more fun!

It was so funny because I could not find her. I was getting dressed and doing my hair. I walked into my closet to get my shoes and there she was sitting in my closet putting mascara on her eyes! I laughed so hard and then ran out the door to get Toby to snap this pic. (Yeah, I still don't have a camera!) Everytime she sees this picture she smiles and cheers, "Eyes! Eyes!"

She is so proud of herself!

By the way...this is twice in one week that I've updated! YIPPEE!!!

WOW! 2 months later and I decided to up-date my blog. I can't help it. I'm such a SLACKER! On most days I just can't find the words; although, I love reading everyone else's creative and moving words. Maybe that's the problem - I'm trying to be something I'm not. Believe it or not, in college my favorite class was my writing class. Go figure. I guess these days I'm feeling a little worn down. Kinda like my brain is fried or is it there's always a kid tugging at me. Probably both! So here's a little run down of the things we've been up to lately ~ OK, the last 2 months:

• Enjoyed the Lake with my cousin and her family
• August 1 was the start of Pop Warner Football practices (5 nights a week)
• Swam at the community pool
• Celebrated my birthday
• FORGOT our 12th Wedding Anniversary
• School started for the kids on August 24th ~ my baby boy, Corbin, started Kindergarten
• Since Aug. 22nd our Saturdays are filled with Pop Warner Football games
• Oh and we cannot leave out HOMEWORK started

I think that covers the highlights! In between all of that I did manage to squeeze in some projects ~ stuff I love to do ~ around the house:

• sewed some pillows, dresses for Emmie, and some medical hats
• ripped up Landon's dirty carpet
• painted some tired furniture
• made a LARGE chalk board in the laundry room

Needless to say, we've been busy with what we call LIFE!!! On top of all that, I broke my digital camera. So, hopefully soon I can update with some pics! And from now on I will do my best to update weekly!!!