Goooooo Dawgs!!!

This past Saturday we headed to Athens, the greatest place on earth according to my husband, to cheer on the dawgs.  We had a blast hanging out before and after the game with our sweet friends.  Even though our children don't get to spend much time with the Conner children, I love the way they pick up and play with one another as if they spent every day together.  KL and Don never seem to miss a beat either.  Even though I wished we lived closer to them, I think our distance is what makes the time we do spend more fun and more special for all of us.

Random Happenings.....

So much has been happening throughout the month, I'm not even sure where to start.  Blessings continue to be poured out on our family.  It's the little things in life that can turn out to be so special.

Grayson and her friend Cambria.  They are such special friends and have so much fun together.

  

October is clergy appreciation month and we wanted to show our pastor how much we care so we
 made banana nut muffins for him.

Family time out by our fire pit. (Excuse the old car in the background....someday mom will let go and realize she can't drive any longer.  It's hers and we have kept it out of respect for her)

The picture is dark but I wanted to show how much fun the children had roasting
 marshmellows and making smores.





Homecoming 2010

Friday night was so much fun watching my Tyler creating those special high school memories that someday he will look back on and wonder where the time went.  The homecoming game and dance was Friday night. It started with pictures at The Reserve, then dinner, game and dance.  The girls all looked beautiful and I must say Tyler looked very handsome.  I promise I would say that even if he was not mine.  Kanon had his friend Pierce tag along and Grayson and Parker enjoyed their friends at the game as well.  Tyler had a date for the dance, but I love how they all went together as a group. Boys don't usually get really excited about things like this, but I could tell Tyler enjoyed himself. He didn't even complain about all the pictures us moms were taking. I enjoyed having dinner with Lisa, Nancy and Sue.  It's so nice to know my child's friends parents.  Nancy's daughter Ashley and Tyler have been best friends for as long as I can recall and Sue's son, Sam, and Tyler were in Kindergarten together at Trinity.  Lisa's son and Tyler have a unique bond, they both share the last name Breedlove and they are not related at all.  I think  that's funny because our last name is not common around here.  It's fun to watch them grow up together and watch them change over the years.  I have to admit I got a little emotional when I saw Tyler dressed up for this dance.  He dresses up on occasion and has been to more than one dance, but this one was a little different.  He looked older and acted older.  It didn't help that some of his friends who I have carted all over town over the years were now driving to this dance. It turned out to be a great evening with only minimal high school drama and as for me, I really better get used to this idea of him growing up or I will never make it through that first date in his car, Prom or graduation.  I am however truly blessed.  He is a wonderful Christian boy with his heart in the right place.  I pray he continues to make good decisions and continues to have a sweet group of friends.

Tyler and his date Katie

Me and my sweet boy and Ashley to the left in the background



These 3 went to kindergarten together, now they are looking so grown up.

Grayson loves her biggest brother

The Group

Best Friends Forever!

The wonderful man in my life......

As my husband was reading the blog and all the posts about the kids, he said "you never write about me".  So, sweetie this post is dedicated to you.  Don and I are complete opposites in alot of things, but I think we compliment each other quiet nicely.  Our life has not always been perfect, but I have to say I am very happy about the path we are now on.  We can honestly say it's our journey together that makes life so special.  We have 4 amazing children and wonderful friends that adds excitement along the way.  My husband provides wonderful Christian leadership and direction for our family.  Lately, he and I have both longed to become stronger in our Christian walk.  We have ventured out of our comfort zone and started attending a different Sunday School Class where the lesson and discussions that follow have been exactly what we needed.  Don, I love your renewed excitement for Church and I love the fact that you want to be a Godly example for our family. Don is strong, secure, smart and organized.  He is funny when you least expect it and also an extreme neat freak (sorry honey, I couldn't possibly leave that part out).  Our Sunday School lesson yesterday was about leading a life of integrity....I can honestly say Don does his best to live that life.  I am proud to call him my husband and I am happy God placed us in each others paths and made it possible for us to get to know one another over 19 years ago.  I'm glad he chose this Kappa Delta.:)

Our Baby Girl.....

Grayson Claire is the one and only baby girl at our house.  She is precious, sensitive, pretty and strong-willed and yes you can be sensitive and strong-willed at the same time.  I guess I would have to say she is my little partner in crime because us girls have to stick together in a house stocked full of boys.  She is a little girl with many different names, but answers to all of them....Grace, Grayson, Gracie, Gracie Claire or Gray, and sometimes I even slip up and call her by one of the boys names.  Those are the kind of things you find yourself doing when you have a house full of children.  Grayson is very artistic and has her entire life mapped out to include being a famous clothing designer.  She loves horses and she loves her teddy bear (Mr. Teddy is a member of the family).  She would rather play dress up with her teddy than her dolls anyday.  She is happy when she is around a group of girls to play with or she is happy to play by herself. It doesn't matter to her most of the time.  I often see things in her that I wish were me.  She is strong and secure in who she is as a person. She does things because she enjoys them.  I can't imagine her ever giving in to peer pressure as she grows into a beautiful teenager.  I pray that she will continue to be strong in her faith and continue to keep us all on the right track.  God has a very special plan for her life and we are so thankful he chose us to be her family.

Youngest Boy...

You would think with Parker being the youngest boy and having two older brothers to follow in their footsteps, that he would be predictable and that he would want to try and do everything they do.  That is so not the case.  I am often fascinated by the individual he truly is.  He often steps out and tries new things that his brothers never even thought of trying when they were his age.  He loves to sing when he thinks nobody is listening, he can out spell anybody his age (and Kanon) and he is smart and funny.  He told me his goal for this year is to get the class clown award.  Last year, he was awarded most behaved/most mannered and that makes mama proud.  He is passionate and an "old" soul.  He has a heart of gold and you will notice from every picture of our family taken, he is by far the most photogenic.  My prayers for you Parker are very simple.....keep loving Jesus and talking with him daily.  I pray you continue to lead your sunday school class in prayer and be a Christian example for others. I know you love basketball and it makes daddy very proud to watch you enjoy it so much. I hope you continue to reach for the stars and not be afraid to try new things. Mommy and Daddy love you!

Kanon

Kanon is special to our family in many ways, but most of all we love his uniqueness.  He is funny and cute and has that special something that once you meet him you automatically fall in love with him. He has a way with misusing words so much that we gave it a name "Kanonisms" because it is so incredibly cute and funny at the same time.  He says things that come out of nowhere that make you stop still in your tracks and just bust out laughing. He lives life full speed ahead and I love that about him.  He has a sweet nature about him, but doesn't dare want anyone to see it.  Kanon, you are growing up so fast and just within the last month or so have really grown much taller. He has always been small for his age. I pray that all your dreams come true even though you say me and dad are the "killers of dreams".  I just want you to add a touch of realism in those dreams.  I also pray that you will continue to trust in the Lord with all your heart and continue to choose Christian friends who serve as good examples for you.