Happy Birthday!!!!!

Don's birthday was March 27th and we celebrated at home with dinner, cake and of course gifts.  Every year, I struggle with finding the perfect gift for my sweet husband and this year was no exception.  However, thanks to Kanon and his love for sports like his dad, he had an idea.  We got Don Boise State v. Georgia tickets for September.  This is the first game of the year and is being played at the Georgia Dome, FUN!!!

Kanon is also hoping to be chosen as the one to use the extra ticket and go with his dad.  This did turn out to be a great gift for Don this year, I think he loved it. Better start planning for next years gift idea now......

I hope Don knows just how great we think he is, even when we don't always tell him.  We love you and can't wait to celebrate many more birthdays with you.

Blessings!!!!

We are blessed beyond measure!!! I feel the need to proclaim that since I haven't been acting that way or feeling that way for the last few days. All of life's craziness has gotten me down a little, but when I step back and look at things, I realize my problems and misfortunes are small compared to what some are facing.  My car is in the repair shop this week and hopefully will be fixed by Saturday.  My dad has been kind enough to let me drive his car saving me from added expenses of car rental cause you know I can't be without a car for even a day.  See just listen to me, I am put out cause I am having to be without my car for a few days when there are some who would give anything to have a car to repair.  I think I am just tired, maybe not physically tired but emotionally tired.  I am tired of not being the person God wants me to be.  I should be praising him in the midst of daily life, not just on Sunday.  I really do have a great life.  I have a husband who loves me, a great father to our children, I have 4 beautiful, smart kids, I have a job that allows me to work from home on my schedule and I could go on and on.....So here's to me giving myself an attitude adjustment.  Thank you Lord for my crazy life, I love it and I will praise you in the midst of the busyness and I promise to not lose focus on what's really important.

I did enjoy an amazing 2 day quick trip to Savannah to see my husband get Regional Athletic Director of the Year.  I am so proud of him. 

Also, since last time I blogged, Kanon had his last formal chorus concert as a middle schooler. Excuse the blurry pictures....I am still learning how to work my new camera and I have a long way to go still as you can see...

Little League baseball season has also started and Parker is playing his little heart out making an amazing catch in one of the first games holding on to a win for his team.

And....I almost forgot, our sweet teenager got his first job.  He is the scorekeeper for Cartersville Major League.  We are so proud. I can already see a difference in him with what a little responsibility brings.  We are in the process of looking for him a car. The big 16 is just around the corner. 

Blast from the past....

I wish I had been blogging ever since the the first day of my children's lives.  But.....since I haven't been, I am going to start inserting in snip-its from the past on occasion.  It's also so much fun to reminisce. 
A story from the past.....
Grayson wanted to be a cheerleader and Parker wanted to play upward so Don and I decided to both coach.  That's right...me coach.  I did the cheerleaders and Don took care of the basketball team.  I loved being there with my children but I promise its my last time coaching Grayson.  She is a wonderful little girl and is all cooperative and smiles for other people, but she did not love cheerleading and I don't think she loved her mother coaching.  She would whine the entire game every Saturday about how bored she was.  Now, would she have done that with someone else? Absolutely not!  On the other hand, Don had a winning basketball team and Parker had a great season.

Daddy-Daughter Dance

What a special evening for a very special little girl.  Her date was her sweet daddy.  After having boys for so long, I think he still doesn't know quite what to expect from his one and only girl.  She was so excited she wanted to start getting ready at 4:00 and the dance didn't start until 7:00.  We curled hair and put on a little makeup and she reminded me she couldn't forget her perfume.  She was so anxious to get to the dance.  They ate, danced and even took a horse drawn carriage ride.  It was the perfect evening for our baby girl.

Great Reason to Have Fun

Getting dressed up was fun as a teenager and is still fun as an adult.  Our kids think we are too old to be getting dressed up and dancing the night away.  The annual CSL Dance was this month and we had a great time.  It's a wonderful event that raises an incredible amount of money for local charities.  My favorite part is enjoying some time with our very special friends. 

Winter Dance

Look at this handsome young man! He is growing up so fast.  He recently attended the high school winter dance with a group of friends.  He did not want me to take pictures, but I harassed him so, he finally gave in. A momma NEEDS her pictures.... When he got home after the dance, I asked a million questions and of course all I got was "The dance was fun".  The typical answer.  I sure hope my daughter gives me more details when she's this age.  It's a boy thing, I'm sure.  Even without a long discussion about the dance, I can tell he had fun and I am so glad he his happy.

Our Basketball Star

Parker's basketball season is over for now, but he came out a winner.  He had his banquet last Monday and I was so proud of my little man.  Not only did he get his regular trophy, but he also was awarded Most Improved!  He loves basketball and gives it his best on the court.  I can't wait to see him as he gets older.  It only gets tougher and takes practice and dedication to be successful.  He says he can't wait and has big plans for his basketball "career".  I love the fact that he dreams big and we will support him every step of the way.  This last week has been tough for all of us... but even tougher for Parker. I hope I can type this without crying.  "Mamaw" went to live at a nursing home where they can care for her and keep her healthy and safe.  Parker loved spending time with her on a daily basis and will miss that so much.  Even though he will see her  weekly, he is used to coming home from things like his basketball banquet and running downstairs to show her his awards.  I pray God gives him a peace about this and helps him understand the new arrangements for mamaw were necessary.  We went to visit on Sunday and he took his trophy and medal to show her.  This visit was special for both of them.