Happy 1st Birthday Luke

July 4th 2012

At 8:54 a.m. one year ago, God blessed us with a precious miracle named Luke.  

Today we celebrated his first birthday.  

10a.m. we started grilling and waited for our little guy to wake up from his nap.  

This brother was ready for the party.  And to eat a cupcake. 

Momma was excited about these.  Our menu was: shish-ka-bobs, baked potatoes, cookie monster cupcakes, and homemade ice cream (thanks to Babu and Grana)....................

AND a cake for Luke of course.  

Daddy grilling.  

Grana and Luke. 

Mimi and Luke.

Momma and Luke.  Sweet boy was waking up slowly. That is the only way we slipped this hat on and kept it on.  

My wonderful family.  

Then the boys found the fan.  

Babu Ohhhh and Ahhhhh behind it.  Luke loved it.  

Getting the cake eating started.  

Singing Happy Birthday.

Noah decided to help.  

Until Luke wanted his finger instead of the cake.  

Ouch, Luke that hurt................

Yummy Sirloin and Veggies.  

My KOOL CAT, just loungin and eating.  

I was proud that he didn't have a tummy ache later, thanks to the healthy icing Momma made.  Yes I will brag for a second.  Just cream cheese, honey, and vanilla.  And viola, no cranky baby for this Momma.  

And the only pic I got of him opening his presents,  But he liked this one, as you can tell.  

Ben's Birthday

July 1 2012

Happy Birthday to Ben.  Our family kinda crashed the party, but we sure did have a blast hanging out with our favorite people.  

And seeing SWEET LOVE, Grady!!!!

Aunt Ashley and Hadley

Mrs. Mary and Harper

Luke man getting into the sprinkler, bubble, backyard action.  

And these two boys, had a blast on the water table.  I sure am glad we had the afternoon free to catch up and make some memories with my best friend and her family.  

Love these boys.

Mr. Shelby and his bubble blowing buddy Noah. 

The birthday boy and these two cuties.

Love that they are playing together.  

Me and my sweet friend, 20+ years now.  Hard to believe.  

And the Banana Pudding birthday cake. 

Remembering David

June 28-30  2012

Drew's birthday, also shared with his Step Dad, David. Began as a joyous day.  I got up and made Blueberry waffles for breakfast.  We wished Daddy a good day at work.  Drew drove to work calling David and wishing him a Happy Birthday as well.  They did this every year, they were each others' person to call on this special day, June 28th. 

At 12ish Drew got the call that David had been running and passed away in Bridgeport, AL (where he is from).  It was a whirlwind of a day and we began to prepare for the trip to Bridgeport to bury him. 


It was an honor for Drew to perform the graveside service, in which he got to remember the David he knew growing up, the David that had come to faith in Christ, and the David that loved his family and sacrificed for them. 

We were so touched that a fellow coach and previous players made the long drive and were able to carry their coach as the pallbearers. 

Some of the family. 

Drew had recently ordered this book at David's request and this is where we found it.  His glasses on top and page marked. 

Eno loungin'

June 26 2012

We finally hung the Eno and tried it out.  I got it for Drew for our anniversary and we have just been so busy, we had forgotten about it.  And well there was that stomach bug we both had.  

The boys were fascinated.  

But Luke liked swinging alone with Daddy.  

And he let Noah know it really soon.  

 Or with Momma

 Here is what he really liked doing.  Picking up sticks.  We have two outside boys.  

Noah 2 to 3 Shutterfly Book

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A date night wedding

June 24 2012

A wedding is a perfect date night I'd say.  You get to dress up, have a baby sitter, see friends, hear marriage vows, eat great food, and even dance to great music (if your husband dances)

Me and my honey.

Craig and Angie

 And the bride and groom,  The beautiful Jordan, and dashing Blair.

 Yay, they did it.

So sweet to hear the Covenant they made with God and each other.  

 And precious Joshua.

 Steven and Shawna

 Our small group.  Love these people

 And what do you know, my hubby humors me and dances.