Our "Next" Purple Hurricane

When Don coached for the Purple Hurricanes and wore the #1 Jersey lots of years ago, I had no idea that down the road Kanon would also wear #1 for the hurricanes. We are so proud of Kanon for making the 2012 freshman baseball team for Cartersville High School.  He has wanted to wear the purple for a long time and now is his chance.  So far we have played two games and they have won one and lost one.  Kanon has stepped on the field both games and has made us so proud.  He pitched first game against Darlington throwing 10 pitches and striking one out, the second game he batted and got a hit.  Don says it was fielders choice but it was a hit to me.  He hit the ball and got on first....I couldn't be more proud.  He has also shown good sportsmanship and has kept a good attitude.  I think his coaches are pleased as well.  Kanon will continue to get stronger and continue to do what he's supposed to do when he gets the opportunity and his dad and I will be there to root him on.  We are his biggest fans!

Happy Valentine's Day..........

Happy Valentine's Day 2012!
Here's a look at the valentine gifts waiting to be opened by Don and the kids. 

We had a wonderful evening at home to celebrate this valentine day.  Don picked up dinner so I didn't have to cook and for those that know me....that's the best gift I could ever have.  I'm not a big fan of cooking and anytime I can get out of it, you know I will.  This years gifts were a little more practical.  The kids all needed new sweatshirts and Don needed some new "canes" wear as we prepare to cheer on our very own purple hurricane!

From Basketball Celebration to Ice Skating....

We started this particular Saturday morning off with a pizza frenzy to celebrate the end of this year's basketball season for Parker.  He had a wonderful year and it really seemed to fly by this year.  A big thank you goes out to his coach and teammates for an awesome season!

After a basketball banquet at CiCi's, Grayson and I raced to meet up with Ms. Dana and Ally to head to the ice skating rink.  This was Grayson's first attempt at ice skating and by the end of the day...she was off the wall and moving quite nicely.  I was impressed!  I was never very good at ice skating and it always hurt my ankles, but Grayson picked it up pretty quickly.  She and her friends had so much fun.  The girls were so sweet and Lydia had a great birthday.





Affectionately "4" Eyes

Grayson reminded me I had not posted on the blog about her new glasses.  I can't believe I let that one slip by.  Over the Christmas holidays, we made her an appointment with the eye doctor and ended up having to get glasses.  I felt so bad because she had been telling me for months she couldn't see and I had somewhat blew her off cause I thought she just wanted glasses cause she thought they were cute.  I was so wrong and felt like such a bad mom, but we have it taken care of now and even her teacher says she has improved in the classroom.  She has always been a good student so now she can be a great student.
Doesn't she look adorable?


This picture was made at the eye doctor. These were the glasses she chose.  I love them!



Flying through January

Well, just as I begin most posts....We are busy, busy , busy!!! So busy that I haven't even touched our camera since Christmas.  We are busy with school and work and me getting ready for the upcoming fundraiser dance for CSL.  This year I am serving as co-chair for silent auction and I do not want to let the league down.  I hope that we will raise lots of money for the children of Bartow County.  I must say the family business is blessed beyond my wildest imaginations right now, I just pray I can keep up.  Parker is still enjoying his basketball season as Kanon is gearing up for high school baseball tryouts.  Tyler is in cruise control right now, but better be signing up for the SAT now!!  Don is getting ready to embark on another school change and I must say he is looking forward to this one.  We both just want to go where God wants us to be.  Grayson plans to start tennis in the spring and I think she will do great.  I must say I am definitely ready for spring...so tired of this rainy, cold weather. 

New Beginnings.....January 2012

New Years Eve was a blast hanging at our new house with some friends.  Parker and Grayson both loved showing off their moves on Just Dance 3.  My friends Lari and Lane didn't look to shabby either.  And now that all the Christmas celebrations and parties are finished for this year it's back to the routine and hustle and bustle of church, school, basketball, work and enjoying our sweet family.  I feel like for once I am finally on track and have some sense of control in my life and not just moving from one activity to another mindlessly.  I am truly trying to savor each moment.  Parker is enjoying basketball as usual, although I must say they have definitely struggled the last few games.  I think moving into town relieved alot of additional stress...more than I even realized for our family.  We are not spending all of our extra time in the car which equals more time at home.

Don is out of town for work tonight and we are about to get ready to climb into bed and relax.  Grayson has already made it known that she is sleeping with me tonight.  Sleeping with me is her favorite thing to do when dad is out of town.  I must say I don't mind a bit because I know it's just a matter of time before she will be too busy for mom. 

Ok for a random picture....Can you guess where I would like to be right now?

Blessings for now.....

It's that time of year

I'm not sure I will ever catch up on my blog, but I will do my best to get back on track. Lots of exciting new things have happened. I, for one, feel like I am living somebody else's life right now. I guess that feeling will eventually go away as we continue to settle into our new home. This house is not my forever house, but we are going to enjoy it for awhile. My forever home will be smaller and hopefully close to water. :) We have lots of painting and still unpacking to do, but I am happy to say we have found a new home for our dogs Dooley and Walker. But first we are happy to pause and celebrate Christmas. Grayson, Parker and myself were excited to bake a birthday cake for Jesus. This really needs to be included in our traditions each year. It was really important to me for our children this year to honor and celebrate this very important birth and the true meaning of Christmas. Presents are great, but it's important to me for Christmas to be about more than just presents. Some families get all caught up in what and how much they are buying for their children that through all the hustle and bustle we forget what Christmas is all about. Back to catching up....here's a sneak peek of the house along with pictures from school parties, Christmas at home, Christmas at my Aunt Lorine's and who knows what else. I think there may even be a couple from Thanksgiving in here. Beware lots of pictures.....and they are not necessarily in order of event.

Great looking Elf.

School Parties...PJ Day is the best!

Playing with cousins in Blue Ridge on Thanksgiving

Don, his sister and Aunt Judee



The first look Christmas morning.



You have no idea how obsessed he is with Kung Fu Panda and yes he is 15.

Front Entry

Sprinkling out reindeer food

Derek and Don competing in my Aunt Lorine's version of Jeopardy.

Ok...so our cake is not a masterpiece, it's the thought that counts.

Parker and Ally exchanging gifts for the second year in a row.

one room with  no boxes

Merry Christmas from the Breedlove's 2011!!!