Deal Diva and Dudes

Valentine’s Day…

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is full of sweet cards…

sweet treats…

SuPeR CoOp had to have “super” cards and treats for his friends. :)

AND SwEeT BoYs~ MY FAVORITE!

Happy LOVE Day!

Just a little cuteness…

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that ToTaLlY melts my heart!

Sometimes..

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things don’t go as planned!

Friday afternoon, we left for our annual trip to Orlando. I don’t know about Coop and Neil, but Parker and Mommy were excited. I LOVE going down there, and my week had had some minor bumps, (2 cavities and a crown) so I was really looking very forward to our weekend.

Saturday, Neil got us up bright and early because he couldn’t sleep. Thank goodness, he took the boys with him to eat breakfast and register for his classes. I slept late, and it felt so good. When they got back, they dropped me off at the mall and went to Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bass Pro. It took them all afternoon to do boy stuff, so I had a nice afternoon just looking, eating Panera Bread, sipping on some Starbucks and enjoying myself. Later, we went to Down Town Disney and ate at Planet Hollywood, which is a tradition. Literally, at 10:00 pm we were making memories outside eating ice cream in the FREEZING cold. Saturday was just perfect!

Little did I know what awaited me Sunday morning, an excruciating (to say the least) tooth ache. I could not believe this was happening. Neil went on to class, and the boys and I got out and went to find me some medicine. I knew not much would help, but I was ready to try anything. I literally cried all day long, and I think I called Mama every 30 minutes. Neil got back around 6ish, and I told him we had to leave Monday morning. He told me we could leave then, and I got myself busy packing. The boys were so upset because Monday was our Disney day. For some reason, it wasn’t meant for us to go. My heart was broken.

To make a long story short, I was having a root canal at the time we should have been at Animal Kingdom.

Maybe we can try again sometime in the near future.

Parker at Planet Hollywood!

Cooper and Lego Buzz!

Christmas Memories 2011

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Supper with Santa

Cooper had on his pjs because we had a play before supper.

Christmas at MeMe’s…

This cracks me up! He loves his new binoculars!

Christmas Eve…

Putting together the train table…

Christmas morning…

I wouldn’t trade a thing for the next 2 pictures!

This man ringing our doorbell made Christmas complete! Poppi loves seeing what Santa brought!

Lunch with MaMarge

Just one reason my Christmas was the BeSt…

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy! Psalm 126:3

Merry Christmas!

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So blessed and so thankful!

May your holidays be filled with all things you love most!

Coop’s Christmas Party

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I took off work for a bit to go to Cooper’s Christmas party. The kids were precious, and the party was a big hit!

Reindeer Coop~ I LOVE LOVE LOVE these camo antlers!
Cooper & Liam~ BeSt BuDs!

Cooper and Jordan~ another pair of BeSt BuDs!

He really is as sweet as he looks!

I snuck into Parker’s room and got ONE picture. He wanted to ACT like he didn’t know me! I think that is a boy thing! :) Have I told you lately that I LOVE being a mommy of 2 boys? ;)

70 Years

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Today, this very special couple has been married 70 years. I am thinking that doesn’t happen very often.

The past few months have not been easy because MaMarge has been very sick. She is now in the nursing home for rehabilitation, and we hope she will be home soon.

While it is so hard seeing her not herself, I keep telling myself that at 89 and 92 AND 70 years of marriage, our family has been nothing but BLESSED!

I am so proud of her for working so hard at trying to get home to Poppi.

Thank you Lord, for giving me the very best grandparents in the whole world!

Happy Anniversary!

Santa 2011

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I love our tradition of Santa at Bass Pro. This year was a little different in that we had to get a ticket to see him. The wait was about 2 hours. So glad for all the games and snacks because they sure helped the time pass quickly.

A popcorn snack was a must!

You can see DeViL all over him!

I SEE SaNtA!

Sure hope Santa brings them a race track! They LOVED it!

FINALLY~

I love this one!

and this one!

Parker had no problem telling him what he wanted!

This picture turned out so good I had to use it for our Christmas cards. I hadn’t planned on it, but I guess that is how it goes!

I truly cherish these moments!

Before Heading Out To See Santa…

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I had to take some pictures. It has been WAY too long. Maybe my blogging break has come to an end! :)

Gobble Til U Wobble

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I sure missed the boys while they were at school yesterday, but I did enjoy baking and getting together some Thanksgiving treats for their teachers and friends.

The boys’ teachers and Mr. Paul, their bus driver, are just a few special people we are VeRy thankful for!

Every Day That Passes…

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I am even MORE thankful for these 2!

My cup runneth over!

Church Fun & Brian McCann & Buzz

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Sunday afternoon, we went to the fall festival at church. It was lots of fun. The boys were most excited about carving pumpkins. It was very windy, so we didn’t stay as long as planned.

Trick-or-Treating couldn’t have been more fun with these 2. Brian and Buzz sure were the cutest in my book. :)

MeMe’s house is always first.

Then MaMarge and Poppi’s…

Coop scared Poppi to death. :)

As always, ToNs of FuN with my boys!

My # 58

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This fall has been filled with football, baseball, football and more baseball. Some weeks there is literally something every day. I thought we were gonna be cRazY, but it hasn’t been as bad as I thought. Parker is loving playing both sports, and we are having so much fun watching

I always say I am not gonna make a fool out of myself at his games. I have come to the conclusion that once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader. I LOVE cheering for my Parker.

Don’t think I will ever forget this... Every time I think about Parker running Jake down, I just grin from ear to ear. His little legs were running as fast as they could. It was priceless!

So glad Parker had the opportunity to play football. He just has that little football player look. :) I am and will always be nervous about him playing, but I pray for a hedge of protection around him ALWAYS!

Thanks to Tara for the pictures!

GO PACKERS!

The Lake

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First of all, I can’t believe it has been so long since I blogged. One reason is that I have been so busy, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. The other reason is that I lost my cord to download pics from my camera. I found it last night! :)

A couple of Saturdays ago, Neil told the boys he wanted to take them squirrel hunting. Now, that is definitely something I have never done nor wanted to do.

All he had to say was they were going to Dunn’s, and I was ready for my first trip squirrel hunting. There was no place more special to Daddy, than the lake. I was in need of feeling close to him this particular afternoon, so I hopped in the truck with a good book and was off with my boys. My last trip to the lake had been when I was around 14. (with Daddy)

I enjoyed my book while the boys hunted. They (Neil) killed 3 squirrels, and I think they were pretty lucky because hunting with P & C was not a quiet experience. :)

What a great time! It warmed my heart being with the boys at my Daddy’s favorite spot!

Happy Saturday!

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August HaPpIeS

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Is August really over? It sure has been a fast one. Been super busy, but it has been filled with lots of HaPpIeS!

Thank goodness there was some happiness after the CrYiNg times of starting school. :)

Birthday HaPpIeS

Celebrating Parker’s birthday was one of the happiest!

Baseball HaPpIes

Starting fall baseball was a HOT HaPpY!

Classroom HaPpIeS

This cute door makes me HaPpY each day!

My k4 Boys

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These are so sweet to me. :) They don’t even look like brothers.

k4 & 2nd Grade

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Getting ready for the big day…

Walking out the door…

On our way!

Nope, I didn’t even ask for this one… I know Cooper will be taken care of at school. :)

My heart is breaking…

2nd grader

Ms. Driggers and Parker

k4er

Mrs. April and Coop

While I was BOO HOOING in the hall, I took this picture.

All smiles… ANSWERED PRAYERS! :)

The first day of school was great! Parker got the teacher he wanted, and Jordan is in Coop’s class. I think we are off to a very good start. :)

PJD is 8

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Happy Birthday to our fun-loving, motorcycle riding, baseball hitting, football tackling, happy-go-lucky, handsome as ever, #1 boy!

What a blessing you are!

WE LOVE YOU!

Blanket, Pillow and Book Bag…

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are ready… Cooper is not. Mama is not.

There have been tears shed by both of us in the past few weeks. He wants no part of school. We have told him ALL the fun things he will get to do, but that still doesn’t make him happy.

Everything is ready but my Coop!

Here is the super cute quilt a sweet friend made for me. I LOVE it.

The matching pillow…

The book bag…

Lord, help us to remember that nothing is gonna happen that we can’t handle together!

Mary Kay Andrews

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As we were out shopping one day, we came across G.J. Ford. Parker LOVES books and wanted to go in this bookstore. I was so glad he talked us into going… such a neat little store.

As I was checking out, I asked where the Mary Kay Andrews books were. The lady showed them to me and told me she would be in for a book signing the next day. Needless to say, I went back. I lucked up on that one.

I am about finished with Savannah Blues, and it is very good. This was my first. :) Can’t wait to start Summer Rental.

Crabdaddy's

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I must say The Crab Trap has always been my 2nd favorite place to eat. (The Buccaneer my 1st.) Well, now Crabdaddy’s comes in a close 2nd with The Crab Trap.

Neil came to SSI our last weekend there. Mama and I decided he could choose where to eat Saturday night because we had our picks all month. He wanted somewhere we hadn’t been and chose Crabdaddy’s. Oh MY~ We all loved it.

On our way, I HAD to get some pictures. The boys asked to take some too. Bless their hearts, they (and Neil) have been so patient with me. They have a camera in their face 24/7. It was even worse at the beach…

Coop’s pic~

Parker’s pic~ What a great meal and a great night!

SSI 2011 Favorites

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SSI 2011 was filled with wonderful memories.
The Lord has been so good to us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3

Cute Crab

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From Toddler…

to big boy…

but always MY baby!

Balloon Boy

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Watching a couple of youth groups make animals out of balloons at the pier, sparked an interest in Parker. Cooper initially wanted some balloons and guess who took over? Yep, big brother!

We were amazed at how he took the little instruction booklet and went to making animals. He went through one pack, and it was to go back and get more.

His first animal was a dog.

Here are the giraffe, bunny and snail.

Here are just a FEW…

Needless to say, I grabbed several bags for his birthday. :)

Me and My JND

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We enjoyed our dates on SSI and Jacksonville!

Just Me and My Boys

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P & C, U R MY SuNsHiNe!

The 3rd Week

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More fun in the sun…

Celebrating Jon’s birthday…

The boys love going down to the playground near the pier and playing EVERY night. One night a youth group was there with music, face painting and balloon animals. That was lots of fun. Coop decided he wanted to be a purple lion. :)

Do we really have only one more week? :(

GSU Baseball Camp

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Parker’s first camp was GSU’s Baseball Camp. It was a great experience for him, and he hopes to do it next summer. Even though it was extremely hot, he never once complained. He was literally wet from head to toe with sweat every time I picked him up. He looked forward to each day, and was up and ready to go every morning.

I think he was very excited to be with some of the GSU players. The (left-handed) pitcher was his coach. Parker is obsessed with people being left handed these days for some reason and thought that was super cool.

Jon, Wade and Walt went, so that made it even better!

Off to camp…

Best Cousins~

My Little SlUgGeR!

Jon liked camp too. He isn’t use to gnats, so they kinda bothered him. :) They bother me too!!

Parker and Walt heading out the 1st morning~ They were on the same team.

Cooper wanted to stay, but he was a trooper and ran errands EVERY morning with Mommy!

Parker and his coach!

My 2011 Beach Boys

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Thank you Lord, for blessing me with 2 boys!

Loving July

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The BeAcH

The WaTeR PaRk

The PiCnIc

BUT MoStLy… The KiDs!

Boys’ Bath

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Finally, after almost 1 year, I have got my boys’ bathroom just how I want it. It is one of my favorite little rooms in the house. Maybe it is because of the nautical/madras theme. :)

We R Family

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I LoVe my life with these 3 boys!

Our 4th

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For the 2nd year in a row, we spent our 4th watching fireworks on St. Simon’s. Just as last year, we had a blast. So glad we got to spend it again with the Blockers. :)

Such a sweet little crew!

Meme and her GrAnDs!

Cousins and our LoVeS!

The GiRlS!

Neil and his MiNi Me!

Blessed!

So glad we could all be together! We sure missed Uncle Bud!

Just a LiTtLe Red, White and Blue CuTeNeSs

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Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy 4th

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Have a BlEsSeD and SaFe 4th!

The Shirts Says It ALL!

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Jumping off the Diving Board= SHORT LIVED

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A couple of Saturdays ago, Parker talked Cooper into going off the diving board. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought he would have been doing it forever. He got right on the board and sailed off. He was loving it. We were going out of town that night and just couldn't get out of the pool because he was having such a good time.

He jumped off SOME on Sunday and once on Monday and then there was Tuesday... NOTHING!

He hasn't done it since. Don't know what happened. He will jump in in the deep end right past the rope. I guess that will have to do for now.

UGA Jon Jon

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I went in Neil’s office yesterday and saw the cutest pictures of Parker in this outfit. He really needed a pic of Coop in it too. :)

I surely didn’t mind putting him in this little jon jon.

The things that make me happy…

So maybe I just wanted to put him in a jon jon one more time!

Fishing with Poppi

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Poppi has been saying he wanted to take the boys fishing, and they have been DyInG to go. I was worried it was just too hot, but sometimes the heat doesn’t matter! We waited until late Tuesday evening and went down to Mrs. Janis’ pond.

Don’t know who had the most fun! I do know this was priceless!

Poppi had a hat ready for them!

Bout to hop in the back for a ride!

This cool dude is a fisherman. It is definitely in his blood… Neil, Daddy, Mr. Derrell, Poppi… We lost track of how many he caught. I think it was around 10 or 12. The rest of us caught 1 or 2 each.

The boys kept Neil and Poppi busy baiting the hooks.

Cooper liked making sure the fish were still in the bucket.

Every time we turned around~

Serious StUfF!

Forever Buddies!

The Lord has been so good to us, and we are filled with joy! Psalm 126:3

In Just A Little While…

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It will be back to this! :)

AND we can’t wait!

Simply The Best

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Father’s Day was a great one!

We went to church…

went to MaMarge and Poppi’s

and grilled hot dogs with Neil’s parents!

(I LOVE this pic!)

My boys are very lucky to have these 3 as role models.

They are SIMPLY THE BEST!

2 Peas in a Pod

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Cooper is SwImMiNg!

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This past week, Cooper has progressed each day with swimming. Mama started getting him in the water sometime back when the water was way too cold for me. (THANKS MEME!) It really paid off.

Neil taught Parker to swim and was determined we would teach Cooper too. He started going under earlier last week, and by Friday, he was swimming. He kinda swims like a dolphin right now, but that is ok. We are just thankful he is swimming. :)

Yesterday, he started jumping off the side.

Going to get the goggles!

What a blessing!

That Coop…

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Lately he looks at me and says, “If you do dat again, I’m telling on you.” :)

He told Parker the other day, “I not being your best brudder anymore!”

The boys have been going to VBS with Mic and Will. (It has been a wonderful experience, and we are so thankful those sweet boys asked them.) Coop didn’t want to go one night because he has some serious mommyitis! He cried and cried because Parker stayed without him. Through tears, he told me Parker was his BeSt boy!

He told me if he cuts his scissors with his hair, (exact words) it won’t hurt. THEN, he asked if I wanted to watch him!

Tonight, he was asking me where I got some nectarines. I told him, “Piggly Wiggly.” He told me I was saying it wong! It was “Piggy Da Wiggwy.”

He is my sweet, fun loving, cuter than cute~

SuPeR CoOp!

Love my 2 BoYs!

Jacksonville Zoo

2011-06-07T10:00:00.003-04:00

For some summer fun with the church, Tammy planned a trip to the zoo. So, early Friday morning, we set our for Jacksonville. At almost 40, I still get car sick, so we followed the van.

This little group was lots of fun. They are precious!

By the end of the day, we were HOT, HOT, HOT! These treats hit the spot!

The boys had a great time and would love to go back, but I don’t see another trip in our near future. (not summertime anyway)

My favorite part was stopping in Brunswick to a get burger and fries (and peanuts) at 5 Guys! ;)

For So Many Reasons…

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I LOVE having 2 boys. This is just one of them. :)

They are my SuNsHiNe!

Braves Vs. Reds

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The boys and I have never been to a Braves game. Neil had, but it was his first trip to Turner Field. Man, that place is awesome. There is so much to do and see.

We decided to take the boys because Parker is really loving baseball these days. (Wonder if it is because he doesn’t have to play now?) :) He literally didn’t move the whole game. (We left in the 8th inning to miss traffic.) The night game was definitely the way to go. The weather was perfect.

Our package came with some tickets later in the season, so maybe we will get a chance to go back in the fall.

One excited little boy on his way to watch the Braves!

Getting to pitch a few balls!

The whole team of baseball cards! YAY!

My boys!

Coop tickled us because he got the Tomahawk Chop down!

He never missed a beat!

Snack Time!

We got super excited each time he came up to bat!

Parker wouldn’t dare get out of his seat, so Coop got his picture made with Homer!

We had a great time in Atlanta. Hope Uncle Patrick will soon over our trip. We loved the game, the Pirates of the Caribbean movie (just the boys), and getting to spend time with Uncle Patrick AKA Uncle Bud. WE LOVE YOU!

Polka Dot Market

2011-05-26T00:00:00.001-04:00

Since Parker was a toddler, I have loved Polka Dot Market. Sally was one of the first to get me addicted to monogramming/appliquéing for my boys, and she is awesome. She now offers lots of party stuff that is too die for.

Those of you with little girls… this is a must. HA! I about died when I saw this little party. These colors are just adorable to me.

Check out the polka-dot-market and the polka dot birthday blog (my sidebar)~ CUTE STUFF!

We Heart Summer

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The boys are growing way too fast. Hope to just slow down this summer and enjoy our time because these pics sure seem like yesterday!

Some of my summer favs…

Time for church! There goes my little jon jon...

Beach time!

Coast time!

This just really cracks me up! This is so me and Patrick!

My favorite little bathing suit EVER! I loved putting these on him.

Love his little mouth and one of my favorite summer outfits!

Ready for fun!

Man, where did my baby go?

I know every pic is my fav., but this really will always be one of my very favorites!

July 4th outfits!

Splash in the Boro!

At VBS and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!

Sweet memories… Summer of 2011 here we come!

My Baseball Boys

2011-05-24T00:00:00.001-04:00

I decided to just do one blog on baseball this year. It is really exciting now in Parker’s league. I must say once a cheerleader always one. I make a fool out of myself cheering for Parker. His season was lots of fun, and I am definitely his # 1 fan.

He really wasn’t interested at all in playing until the last couple of weeks. Don’t know why it hit him, but his daddy sees a good little ball player in our future, so I am glad it did. :) Looking forward to next season.

Neil loves being involved with the boys’ teams. With work, he isn’t able to be a head coach, but he loves being there to help.

This little crew played in a tournament one Saturday. It was lots of fun.

He had a little too much Mountain Dew before this game. :)

Cooper loved going to Cocka’s game too cause he got to play, play play! :)

I love this pic! Thanks Tara!

Cousins Will and Coop~ They love each other! Hope they will be together next year.

Coop enjoyed playing t ball. He wouldn’t play his first game, but he enjoyed the rest. This is just a cute little age.

Don’t know yet if we have a righty or a lefty, so he didn’t have a glove. :) He liked playing with his hat this game.

Had lots of fun, but so glad it is on to summer fun now!

IGA

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I hadn’t intended on blogging on this, but with this picture (going through my pics because I about lost all 12,000 + a couple of weeks ago) came some thoughts…

It is sad knowing that the store isn’t in our family anymore, but that was surely beyond my control. Some of the best memories of my life were in that store. Neil blames my junk- a-holic self on it, and I love every minute. :)

Wish I could tell Daddy thanks for making me bust my butt (ok, so not really) in that store from 7th grade to college. Being the boss’ daughter was pretty cool. I was suppose to come in at 9, but I never made it, and I ALWAYS got to take an hour and a half lunch. I never had to worry about those Saturdays I couldn’t work because of cheering either. Getting 50 cent out of the register for a Dr. Pepper and a Little Debbie oatmeal pie for breakfast was good too.

Can’t put a price on this picture! It brings the biggest smile and crocodile tears at the same time! I think this man’s heart could have exploded with happiness at this very moment.

Thank you Lord for this. It was short lived but what a blessing it happened at all!

2nd Grader

2011-05-21T16:38:00.001-04:00

I do this way too often. Just yesterday I was blogging about K4.

Parker,

You continue to amaze me every day. You have learned so much this year. You are reading up a storm, and it makes me so proud you love to read. No matter where we go, you have to take a book. It has to be a chapter book at that.

Your daddy and I hold high expectations for you because we know you can do ANYTHING you set your mind to do. (You may look just like your mama, but you sure do get everything else from your daddy!) All we ask is that you make all A's and that you stay out of the office. :) So far, so good. The reason we expect all A's is because you have shown that you can do just that. Above all, always do your very best.

Your teachers have all told us you are a model student, and we know you will continue to make us proud.

It has been a wonderful year! We love you, our PJD!

Seems like just yesterday we saw this sweet lady at Open House. Talking about blessed! I prayed so hard Parker would get the right teacher for him, and my prayers were answered. We have truly enjoyed having Mychelle. This is one of those years that will not be forgotten.

He is looking at his music award. When this award started, Mama looked at Neil and told him Parker would get this~ BIG JOKE! The joke was on us when he did. :) I happened to ask the music teacher what this award was about. She told me it was participation and behavior, and that the teachers had input. It all made sense then. I was quite tickled with this award and Parker was VERY tickled. He asked all day if I was proud he got that award. He didn't even ask about the fitness award he received. :) Awards or no awards, I am proud of him no matter what.

Sweet Onion Parade

2011-05-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

We always look forward to the parade, but this year was extra special. Poppi was riding in it. Mr. Ned DeLoach asked him to ride in what I thought was the best in the parade~ Veterans of WWII. The 3 gentlemen were all over 90.

When I think of ALL my Poppi went through, it literally makes me tear up. I love listening to him share stories, but he doesn’t very often. I am so thankful he was able to put aside the nightmares and live a normal life. The Lord broke the mold on this man. (I have to say I had 2 of the FINEST men EVER to call grandfather.)

Don’t know of a single person who is prouder of that red, white and blue than Parker William Thompson! I never see a flag that I don't think about him.

3 of his biggest fans!

What a fun way to spend our Saturday morning!

Sweet Marley

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In the past 16 years, (WOW) Neil and I have had Neia, Speck, Buck, and Doc. Neia will always be the most special friend we have ever had, and they all will be dear to us, but Marley is the sweetest. I have totally fallen in love with this girl.

I had a name kinda picked out, but the first thing Parker said when he saw her was, “Her name is Marley.” I thought that was perfect.

We have been without a furry friend for 6 months. It was so hard losing Neia, and then Doc was only with us for a short while. Parker has already said he hopes Marley won’t leave us. :(

Looking forward to many memories with SWEET MARLEY!

We are lucky to have you, Marley!

Nautical In Me

2011-05-13T14:20:00.001-04:00

I LOVE all things nautical. Lately, I have seen so many cute things that I might not can live without. The closer to summer we get, the more the nautical in me comes out!

Cute stuff from Pottery Barn Kids for Parker's Room to go with his whales!

Shoes from Zappos- I WANT! :) Got this bathing suit for Parker from Old Navy!Dress from Vineyard Vines- I WANT! :)

CUTE crab towel for Coop and a surf board to coordinate for Parker!
Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!

My Home

2011-05-11T00:00:00.005-04:00

I saw this and got my Melissa to make it for me in my favorite colors and one of my favorite designs. Can't wait to find the perfect little frame!

I LOVE who I share my home with!

Mother's Day Weekend

2011-05-10T12:27:00.010-04:00

I deleted my post, and I am mad! HA! Let me see if I can remember what I was saying...

Mother's Day was a great one for me and my family. Sat., my boys took me to Savannah and we enjoyed some shopping and a great meal at Longhorn's. I am in love with the Wild West shrimp. (minus the peppers) Parker wanted Arby's and Coop wanted McDonald's but they were sweet and went where mommy wanted to go. They were also sweet to stay with Daddy in Bass Pro while I got a pedi.

Sunday, we had lunch with Mama and MaMarge. I am kinda spoiled in the fact that they did all the cooking. That sure isn't right, I know. Their cooking is just simply the best. The meal was nothing less. It was great getting to spend Mother's Day with the best mama and grandma God ever made. It was also great that my day included 2 little boys that I am so blessed to call mine.

A Little Behind...

2011-05-09T12:08:00.009-04:00

on my blogging. I am going back to spring break. My computer got a virus, and so it was in the shop for a bit. Now I am having a hard time getting my blog site downloaded. Maybe things will be back to normal soon. Since this blog is for my boys, I wanna go back and capture some memories over the last couple of weeks.

Monday, I went to Statesboro with this little boy. Love spending one on one with my boys. He enjoyed going to La Berry. (Can I just say GROSS?)

Playing outside...

Meme has gotten this little guy almost swimming. He is walking around in the shallow end and not afraid of the water. My Poppi told me this weekend to teach him to swim because he is alive today because he knew how to swim when he swam the Rhine River while in WWII. Can I say CHILLS?The rest of the week was spent with Cooper. We played, made cookies, shopped and cleaned house. I had to get my house back in order after Easter and Coop's birthday. Mama told me there was no sense in that mess. :)

This Little Jacket

2011-04-27T12:00:00.000-04:00

For the past 7 years, I have taken a little guy with me to church on Easter Sunday dressed in a jon jon. It was really hard for me not getting to do that this Easter. If I think about it too much, I will cry.

I already miss those days, but I cherish every moment of dressing those little guys in jon jons.

Thanks goodness for ThIs LiTtLe JaCkEt! I saw it, fell in love, and knew I was going to be ok without my favorite little outfits!

2011

2010

2009

Tears are rolling down my cheeks…

Can I just say BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE?

Egg Hunts…

2011-04-26T00:38:00.000-04:00

= TONS OF FUN!

PrIzE eGg~ Can I just say this boy is some kind of lucky? Mama says we need to give him $5 and let him go to Clyde’s for a lotto ticket.

Coop and his cousin Maggie

I LOVE this pic. Gonna get a big one! :)

Me and MY BOYS!

We enjoyed hunting eggs with Neil’s extended family.

I don’t think we could ever have too many hunts! :)

Easter LoVe

2011-04-25T07:15:00.000-04:00

The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy!

Easter TrEaTs

2011-04-23T20:39:00.011-04:00

What a beautiful day before Easter. Neil and the boys were gone this morning, so I cranked up some 80s music, started making a big mess, and had me some fun putting together Easter treats for family and friends!

I LoVe Easter!

White Chocolate and Frito Popcorn

8 C of popped popcorn

1 lb. white chocolate, almond bark or melts

2 C Fritos, crushed

M & M’s

Put popped corn and crushed Fritos into bowl. Melt chocolate in microwave. Pour melted chocolate over popcorn mixture and stir to coat completely. Add m&MS. (I waited a minute because the m&ms melted on my first batch.) Pour onto wax paper or parchment paper lined cookie sheet and allow to cool and dry. Enjoy!!

I got this pic from a blog, but I actually have these CuTe bowls from the dollar bin at Target! :) They also come in pink.

I wasn’t sure about this combo, but it was really good. I plan to make it again.

Happy Easter!

Easter Blessings!

2011-04-23T10:00:00.001-04:00

May each of you have a BLESSED Easter weekend!

SeVeN & FoUr

2011-04-20T10:00:00.002-04:00

and I couldn’t love them MoRe!

A WhAlE of a GOOD Party!

2011-04-19T09:45:00.003-04:00

After contemplating putting off Cooper’s little whale party, I am so glad I didn’t. The sun came out just in time. We just about blew away, and I didn’t get to put things exactly the way I wanted, but that is fine. It turned out just great, and I know some little boys and girls that enjoyed swimming and playing.

I had a great time too getting to talk to some very special friends, and I am so thankful they took time out to come and celebrate Coop’s day.

My little birthday boy enjoying his "4" cookie! Such a Lil' Stinker!

The whale cake~ Mrs. Lacy is the best!

Part of our decorations that just couldn’t take the wind! Thanks so much Missi

The adorable Molly and Jency~ They are IdEnTiCaL!

Miss Ava~ She is the cutest thing ever!

Cooper's BeSt girl~ Becky! Just a DOLL BABY!

Precious Jordan and Cooper chasing the runaway whale!

Madeline and Riley~ Cousins at the party! My boys love them dearly!

Cutie patooties~ Caroline and Ava! Ava was gonna spend the night with me. Her mommy told her she might come home monogrammed! :)

Ava’s big brother Aiden~ He enjoyed the whale! :)

Jordan and Cooper with little squirt. :) Jordan is such a joy to be around.

Brannen~ Molly and Jency’s big brother! He is such a handsome little guy!

This is how Coop had to blow out his “candles”.

The favors! I LOVED the candy wrappers and toppers Melissa did for me!

Lots of YuMmY whales and 4s~ 2 Smart Cookies is a tradition!

A close up of the party favors and super cute toppers!

A few more decorations~ I had to tape down this cute little sign!

Gabriel~ My boys love playing with Gabe. He is such a great kid! :)

The Deal boys~ YEP, the only pic I took of my 1st boy! I can’t believe that!

My Super Coop in front of his gifts! :) He enjoyed every minute of his party!

The lucky mommy because this little birthday boy is mine!

Had a blast with the whale party. :)

Have lots of blue and red (loving me some light blue, red and navy combo) leftover from Coop's party. :) I will be using it this summer for Parker's FoOtBaLl party! :)

EaStEr Eggs

2011-04-17T21:17:00.001-04:00

We had so much fun hiding eggs around the house tonight. I hid from the boys and they hid from me. I must say they did a great job hiding them from Mommy! I love priceless moments with these 2! So much fun to be had this week!

Hunting eggs in Parker’s Room

My little 4 year old MoNkEy and his eggs!

Under all the MoNkEys in Cooper’s room

The race is on!

What an AwEsOmE weekend! Thanking Him in advance for a wonderful week ahead!

Super Coop…

2011-04-16T13:17:00.002-04:00

is 4 today! He is such a happy little fellow and just so full of cuteness! Can’t wait to celebrate his special day!

Happy Birthday Super Coop! We love you more than you will ever know!

EaStEr= My Favorite!

2011-04-15T00:00:00.002-04:00

I just love everything about Easter… the true meaning, candy, coloring eggs, hiding eggs, pretty colors, and all the BuNnIes! It is definitely my most favorite time of year. Got this little tree fixed up last night. I am not crafty in the least, but I think this turned out pretty cute!

Melt My Heart…

2011-04-14T05:16:00.004-04:00

EvErYdAy! God is so good to me!

My TuRkEyS

2011-04-10T20:02:00.002-04:00

To say Neil is obsessed with turkey hunting, is an understatement! He LOVES it. Got his 1st one of the season this week! That always makes a happy hubby!

PaRtY Planning

2011-03-27T13:41:00.007-04:00

This is Coop’s wHaLe invite. Plaid, whales and CND bring a BIG smile!

I absolutely love this little birthday invitation. Think it might be one of my all time favorites! :) (Melissa is the BOMB!) Can’t believe in 3 weeks we will be celebrating AgAin! Our little sQuIrT will be 4!

I LoVe party planning! :)

Our ShOoT

2011-03-26T10:42:00.001-04:00

This past week, Melissa took some pics of the boys. I love having pics made of the them, and this time extra fun.

Thanks Melissa! We enjoyed our PhOtO ShOoT! I am already thinking of our next!

Have a wonderful weekend!

PCA…

2011-03-22T20:11:00.002-04:00

here comes my baby! A few hours ago, I registered Cooper for Pre-K. I just thought I had a hard time with Parker starting. I am not sure if I will make it his first day! I was reminded this afternoon how I stood outside of Parker’s classroom and cried my eyes out when I left him there his first day.

Not so sure I won’t absolutely cry my eyes out again, but I AM sure I have been very blessed with 2 awesome boys!

MeMe...

2011-03-20T00:00:00.001-04:00

HaPpY BiRtHdAy!

We LoVe you to the moon and back!

One of my Leprechauns…

2011-03-17T07:00:00.000-04:00

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Out By The Road…

2011-03-15T00:00:00.001-04:00

is my FaVoRiTe LiTtLe spot!

4 Days Sure Was Nice!

2011-03-13T19:30:00.004-04:00

Wish every weekend was 4 days! :) Sure was nice!

Friday, we went to PCA for Grandparent’s Day! What a sweet sweet program! Those little boys and girls were awesome witnesses. So glad I got to go, and glad Parker’s grandparents were there too!

We LOVE Mrs. Haddon! She RoCkS!

The boys with Neil’s parents

Parker and MeMe~ Maybe she won’t kill me with a side view!

Parker talks about Brinley all the time, but he doesn’t like girls! :) (That is FINE with me!) HA!

Couldn’t ever get a good pic from where I was sitting.

Coop and his Becky~ I am afraid Gene might be cleaning his gun! :)

The rest of our weekend was spent outside working in the yards! The weather was absolutely perfect, and I know 2 little boys that sure did enjoy it!

We worked all weekend and still have a ways to go!

My silly boys!

What an awesome weekend! Looking forward to the next!

God is so good to me!

Memories...

2011-03-01T07:00:00.001-05:00

Can’t stop going through old pictures. These are some of my all time favorites. So blessed to have these 2 little BoYs

SwEeT SwEeT MeMoRiEs!

My Makeover

2011-02-26T20:30:00.003-05:00

I was long overdue for a blog makeover. Friday afternoon found me some preppy whale papers, Melissa, and my new look. I am in LoVe!

Wanted to do something else with the whales… Gave Melissa 2 of my favorite beach pics of Coop, and she once again did her thing. The Lord sure has blessed that girl with some talent. Whales and my Coop make me smile.

I feel some whales and Parker in my near future! :)

Thanks Melissa!

Mr. Moustache

2011-02-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

Definition of CuTeNeSs

2011-02-22T00:00:00.000-05:00

My Boys and Their MoNkEys

2011-02-20T21:00:00.003-05:00

Monkeys are one of my loves. (nothing new) It all started when Coop was a tiny tot and started climbing on everything. He was my monkey and thus started my love!

While we were out shopping one day, Cooper found this monkey and wanted it. I got another and hid them both for Valentine’s Day.

They were both thrilled with P & C!

Have you ever seen anything cuter than these little hats? The initials were a must. I LOVE THEM! The scarfs are quite cute too. A special friend I work with made them for me.

I love BOTH my little monkeys!

I blinked…

2011-02-15T17:40:00.002-05:00

and he is almost 4!

I want EVEN go there with this one!

I LOVE my boys!

Psalm 126:3

Happy HeArT day!

2011-02-14T00:00:00.001-05:00

AND we are also bananas over you!

My Valentines

2011-02-12T16:12:00.004-05:00

Tonight, these 2 are taking me to my very favorite restaurant~ The Buccaneer! It has been way too long!

So glad they are my Valentines! (My biggest Valentine didn’t make the pic!) :)

Can’t wait to get back and get a piece of this! Monday just isn't coming fast enough!

Hope this weekend fills your heart with lots of LoVe!

My Thoughts…

2011-02-02T00:00:00.001-05:00

I have decided to put this (pink and green) bible verse in several places, so that I will be constantly reminded throughout the day!

Lil’ Stinker

2011-02-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

I had to take pictures…

2011-01-30T15:13:00.001-05:00

I made us a little late for Sunday School, but I just had to take pictures!

Monday AlReAdY?

2011-01-24T12:00:00.001-05:00

Didn’t do much this weekend, but we did go out and celebrate Neil’s birthday at Longhorns. Afterwards, the 2 of us were suppose to go and see True Grit, but we didn’t make it. Coop didn’t want us to go, and it didn’t take much persuading. We are just plain getting old! HA! (I would have just slept through it anyway~ TRUE BURKHALTER!) Can’t tell ya the last movie we have seen…

FuN TiMeS!