Are you ready for some football?

Jacob is playing Pee Wee Football this year for the Cottondale Hornets. These pictures are from the Jamboree. Boy, was it ever so HOT! I don't see how those boys did it but they did. Jacob is #48 and is playing offense and defense. On offense he plays flanker and wide receiver. On defense, he plays corner back. Now, to all you football people, you know what that is. To me, I haven't a clue. Jacob is enjoying playing and so far they are 2-0. (means we have won both games LOL) GO HORNETS!
Joleigh also loves football, as well. She will holler for her big brother and say "Touchdown" and "Go Boys" everytime someone is running, even if it is the other team. She is a good cheerleader all ready. So sweet.
Enjoy the pictures. Mendy

Aunt Dorlene's Visit to Florida

Recently, my Aunt from Tennessee came and stayed with Mama and Daddy. She had a great time spoiling Jacob and Joleigh and me, too. Andrea (my cousin) and her son, Grant and Donna (my cousin) and her daughter, Cassie came down to pick Aunt Dorlene up and they went to PCB for a few days. We had a great time talking and catching up. Can't wait until they come back. Enjoy the pictures.

My 5th Grader

Sniff, Sniff.......Jacob is now a 5th grader. He is growing up so fast. He wasn't very excited about school until he found out that he will have a school locker this year and then he was a little excited. Seems like yesterday, that I was taking him for the first time to K4. Enjoy the pictures.Mendy

Here he is....Help Name me!

Here is Jacob's newest pet. The guinea pig. He is so sweet natured and already has bonded with Jacob. I didn't need the red-eye reduction turned on my camera, because he has a brown coat and red eyes. Kinda rare for a guinea pig. So, Jacob was afraid that we wouldn't find a home because of his red eyes (sales girl said that....and we fell for it). So introducing..........???? still trying to figure out his name.......

"TGIF" Day

Every year we celebrate Jacob's Adoption Day with "TGIF" Thank God it's Final! Well, the first weekend in August is that day and on that day, Jacob choose our Family outing. Whatever it may be. This year, all he wanted to do is go to Dick's Sporting Goods, Beef O'Brady's for supper and Petsmart. Well, we did all mentioned and at Petsmart, he said he wanted a fish. We said, we don't have tank, but can do Beta. Well, we walked a little more and he said, "Oh, a hermit crab." Okay, I thought, we can do a hermit crab. Well, as you see in pictures, we are all "thumbs up" for a hermit crab.....UNTIL we saw the Guinea pigs. Long story short.....we went in after $5 beta fish, or $8 hermit crab and came out with $95 Guinea pig (supplies added with that) He is a cutie pie. We are still trying to name the little rascal. I will post a picture of the new family member soon!

Mendy

Happy Birthday Bubba James

One of my best friends'(Kim C.) "baby" just celebrate his first birthday. Isn't he adorable!
We love you, Bubba James!

My Favorite Pictures

Look at these beautiful children! A Mom has to brag on her children! Sweet pictures.

Smoky Mountains

We were able to take a few days this year and head north to the Mountains (hills) of Tennessee with some friends. Chip decided about 2 days before we left that we would be able to go. The weather here has been so dry and that doesn't make for a good hay crop. We went anyway and Praise God, it rained almost the whole time we were gone. When we left, it was brown and the grass would crackle when you walked on it. Now, it is green and needs cutting. Joleigh loves to camping and when she saw me packing the camper (at the last minute, talking about stress) she was sooooooooo excited! Jacob was a great helper, helping me carry things to get ready for our departure, as well as helping me look after our little one. We had a fabulous time, until Thursday evening when I came down with 103 temperature. I think it was strep throat and my fever finally went down enough that we could leave as planned on Friday morning back home. Thank God for friends, who jumped in there and took care of my children while I was out of it. LOL Well, enjoy the pictures. They say it all! More pictures to follow
Mendy

 

20 months old and July 4th pictures

Can't believe that Joleigh is 20 months old today. Where has the time gone? She is growing so much and doing great!
She sleeps thru the night, (most of the time)
She signs several words,
calls for her friends, Abby, Jonathan and Stephanie when we get in the truck. (she thinks we are going to church and see her friends)
She loves her brother (most of the time)
Talks all the time and loves to sing with the radio or whoever is singing.
Eats great! This child loves green beans, broccoli and spaghetti (favorites)
Is starting to acknowledge potty training.
Anyway, she is really doing great and is absolutely precious! The wait was long and tiring, but worth every minute of it!

July 4th pictures from D'daddy's and our house! The calf picture was taken because he is so cute! He was about a month premature and survived! He is really small! Enjoy!
Mendy