Catching Up On A Year

Okay, we are incredibly far behind but I am determined to make it up and catch everyone up. So, in order to catch up, I'm gonna hit ya' hard, I'm gonna hit ya' fast!


First, there was actual Christmas. Elizabeth lucked out with tons of baby doll toys.

Owen received his share of toys.

Later, in January, we all went to DisneyWorld. 

Then we travelled to St. Augustine to visit friends (and alligators).

Later, in March, we all went to the St. Patrick's day parade in town

Then in April we went on an Easter egg hunt at our park

(to be continued....>)

Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve! We went over to Nonna's and Pop's for Christmas eve dinner after the church service.  We all relaxed together and the kids had fun playing together and burning off some of the excitement.

After the festivities ended, we went home and prepared for Santa's visit.  The kids and Amy even made some very tasty Christmas cookies.

Christmas in Tunica

This weekend we celebrated Christmas in Tunica with Papa and MawMaw, Zabe and Kristina, and Uncle Burt and Aunt Rebekah.

It was nice to see everyone in the same place, especially since it's a fairly rare occurrence.

 The family visited, ate and enjoyed good company.  Then, it was time for the kids' favorite activity...presents. Elizabeth helped Aunt Rebekah hand out everyone's presents to them.

She also helped people open their presents.

Later, she spent all her time baking cakes with her new playset while Owen wrestled his new snake.

Plus, Owen was enjoying his MS State Bulldog sleeping bag.

 Merry Christmas everyone!

Pre Christmas Goings On

The first bit of December was especially busy.  We have birthday parties and activities and parades and shows to attend.  Again, for your enjoyment, the abridged version:


At the Madison, MS Christmas Parade

Darth Vader even made a holiday appearance.  Although, all he did was force choke one guy and he tried to turn Owen to the dark side.

We also went to Bellhaven University to see their annual singing Christmas tree.

Amy and the kids had a Christmas themed story time at the library.  Here are the kids with Mrs. Lizzy.

Amy and I even took the kids to see a live performance of the Nutcracker.  They made it all the way through intermission without issue but they didn't make it much into the second act. They did enjoy it though!

Finally, Owen had his school Christmas program where he was the best cow anyone had ever seen.

Can you spot him in the cast?

Owen's 5th Birthday

Owen's birthday was this weekend.  Starting at his school and a dinner that he picked out (Mexican place for enchiladas) to pics of his actual party the following weekend.  Here is the forewarned abridged version:

Thanks to everyone who came!  

Fair Warning

As I am a good number of events behind on this blog, I just want to warn everyone that you are about to get an abridged version of the events that occurred from Owen's birthday until January.  


You have been warned.

Owen's Final Soccer Game of the Year

Today was the final soccer game of the year.  This was a good start to the sport and Owen had a good time through the entire year playing. He also made some new friends.

After the game, the team went for a pizza party.  Here's Owen enjoying pizza with his team.

After all of that, Owen was presented with his first trophy.  He was very proud of himself!