Playing in Greenville

Tripp, Emma, and I loaded up this past weekend and went to Greenville. It was such a BEAUTIFUL weekend. Lynn and I actually played in a tennis tournament together and had a BLAST! Just call us Venus and Serena. After the tournament we met the guys with the girls and went to the park to play....the Hannah Kate and Emma had so much fun...we also went and fed ducks. Here are some pictures from the weekend! Thanks Lynn, Daniel, and Hannah Kate for such a great weekend!! We can't wait to do it again!

Emma and HK popping bubbles!
Cooking together!

Emma's first sonic slush (it was an apple juice slush and you couldn't have peeled her lips off!)

Running up the levee.

Hanging with Dad feeding the ducks!

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!!