My PRECIOUS Nana and Pa

A couple of weeks ago my friend Evelyn and I went to Hattiesburg, Ms for a conference. Since we were so close to Gulfport we decided after the workshop to drive down. We went by and saw my Precious Grandparents...Nana and Pa.

Here is the funny story....
When Evelyn and I were pulling up she said "What are their names and what do I call them?"
I said "Just call them Nana and Pa...they have 9 kids and 30 something grandkids...they are use to that name"
She said "Geeezzz are they going to know who you are??"
I said "Of course and actually they will probably call me Precious!"
...she didn't believe that or she thought I was just being funny....but sure enough as soon as Pa opened the door he said "Hey Precious!!!"
Evelyn and I both just laughed!!

Here are some pictures of us! We had a wonderful visit. I wish we could get down to see them more!

Still Praying....

...For Hair!! Here are som pictures I took of Emma this past Saturday. When I pulled them up on my computer I realized that even though it seems that her hair is growing...you can't tell it much! We were going to church Saturday night and Emma was so happy. So we took some pictures before mass!

HK's Birthday Weekend (I know I'm a little late)

Here are some pictures from Hannah Kate's Birthday weekend. We went over to Greenville the first weekend in February to celebrate her 2nd birthday. Lynn and Daniel hosted a fabulous dress up party Saturday morning and had a wonderful turn out. We met so many of Hannah Kate's (and Lynn and Daniel's) friends. It was such a beautiful weekend we played outside the afternoon after the party!

Hannah Kate was putting the sun glasses on Emma (notice they are upside down)!
Playing ring-around-the-rosie with Gigi!!

Hannah Kate's beautiful birthday cake!

H K and friends riding in the wagon.

Emma in costume as a fairy ballerina!

Tag

Here is the sixth folder and the sixth picture in my picture folders. It is when we were in G'ville last Easter. Me with my little Easter Bunny!! We had so much fun! We were there because Daniel (my favorite Brother-in-law) joined the Catholic Church!

I tag- Meredith, Erin, Courtney, Brooke, and Vivian!!

Happy Birthday Honey!!

Today is my sweet husband's birthday!! I just want to wish him an absolutly wonderful day!! He is so precious to me and a WONDERFUL daddy to Emma! We both love you and hope you have a great day!

Friends....

I just want to take the time to give a "shout out" to all of our friends. As I have "grown up" I have come to realize how important friends are. Now don't get me wrong family is important too, but it is so important to have friends outside of your family. When I first moved here to Meridian...I didn't know anyone. I knew Tripp who was going to school 30 minutes away and I still only saw him on the weekends. That left me alone all week long. It was extremely lonely! It was then I realized I needed friends...to hang out with...to talk to...and just to have a companionship with.
I did still have my friends from home (Katie, Meredith...etc.) which I loved dearly, but I was still all alone in a strange town. It was at that point I went out and made friends of my own. I needed girl friends to talk to and shop with. I found many!! My/Our circle of friends travels beyond imagination. They are wonderful, supportive, caring, loving, and are always there when we need them most (Christmas...B & E). I have now realized that maybe we can't pick and choose our families, but we sure can our real family...the one we associate with most of all!! So I'm going to close this post the same way I opened it...with a "shout out" to our friend. We love each and everyone of you!! Thanks for everything!!

Come and Gone...

Ok...so I haven't blogged since Christmas...I've been busy! We had a delightful Christmas...minus minimal drama! Emma had a wonderful day opening presents and playing with new toys! After we woke up and played a little while we rode over to Emma's E. and D.D.'s house (Blair's parents house)! We ate delicious seafood gumbo and had fun hanging out! Here are some random pictures of our holiday season with a brief explanation under each!! Hope yours was as good!!

These 2 were our Christmas Cards we took before Christmas!!

Family Shot!!

This is Emma marching down the hall to see what Santa left!!

Ripping open presents and playing with toys!

Emma and her E!! She loves her E...just not his choice in the SEC!!

Notice the new shoes Hannah Kate is wearing...she is modeling a brand new pair of Elmo slippers!!!

Tee Hee Hee!! This was a special present just for Hannah Kate!! It is that stupid cat that Lynn and I have passed for years!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I hate that rasin box is blocking a perfect shot of Hannah Kate's new shirt!! It says M is for Mississippi State!!! She wouldn't take it off...the kid is Elmo obsessed!! She had to wear it all day and when her mom tried to take it off she would back up and say "No"

This is one of my favorite Christmas presents!!! Seeing my Stegall/Smith family!! We had a wonderful visit with Jane, Cal, Meredith, Ryan, and Katie!! Those were the good ole days!

Here are my girls!! Katie, Me, Emma, and Meredith!! We had a blast!! Need to do it more often!!

So there was a wrap up of my holiday season!! I will attempt to do a better job blogging in the new year!!