Sunday, March 30, 2008
Go Tigers!
Tiger's won their Elite 8 game and are headed to the Final Four next Saturday! Go Tigers Go!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Happy Birthday, Aunt Becky (M)
Happy 21st Birthday to Aunt Becky (Mock)
Dylan has 3 "Aunt Becky"'s:
Chris' sister, my dad's sister, and Chris's mom's sister-in-law
Last night, we went to Grandpa and Granny's house to celebrate Granny's birthday (3/1) Becky's birthday (today) and my birthday (4/9). We had to get all 3 in because Becky will be headed back to her school in Chicago tomorrow morning (she has been in town on her spring break). We had a great visit.
After we got home we watched the UofM Tigers win their Sweet 16 game! Go Tigers! Dylan was so excited about watching the game - he came home from school with a blue and silver pompom talking about the game - but he fell asleep during the first half. It was so cute listening to him try to get as involved in the game as his daddy! And Dylan was so impressed that the Tigers are from mommy's school (he never noticed before, I guess).
Dylan has 3 "Aunt Becky"'s:
Chris' sister, my dad's sister, and Chris's mom's sister-in-law
Last night, we went to Grandpa and Granny's house to celebrate Granny's birthday (3/1) Becky's birthday (today) and my birthday (4/9). We had to get all 3 in because Becky will be headed back to her school in Chicago tomorrow morning (she has been in town on her spring break). We had a great visit.
After we got home we watched the UofM Tigers win their Sweet 16 game! Go Tigers! Dylan was so excited about watching the game - he came home from school with a blue and silver pompom talking about the game - but he fell asleep during the first half. It was so cute listening to him try to get as involved in the game as his daddy! And Dylan was so impressed that the Tigers are from mommy's school (he never noticed before, I guess).
Monday, March 24, 2008
Pictures from Easter Weekend
I forgot my camera, so these were the only pictures I have from our St. Louis Easter trip and they were taken with my cell phone.
Easter Morning 2008
Saturday Night at Harrah's Casino
Dylan playing with his toys from the Easter Bunny while Dottie sniffs out the Easter candy.
Dylan Easter Morning
Easter Morning 2008
Saturday Night at Harrah's Casino
Dylan playing with his toys from the Easter Bunny while Dottie sniffs out the Easter candy.
Dylan Easter Morning
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter Weekend 2008
We had a great Easter Weekend in St. Louis this year! We left Friday morning. We took Dottie with us this time and she helped keep Dylan entertained on the way there. We stopped in Cape Girardeau to meet up with my parents and grab some lunch at Cracker Barrel. We got into St. Louis just in time for Kori, Dominic, and Aunt Becky to meet us at Great-Grandmommie's house for dinner (and to watch UofM Tigers basketball game!).
Saturday we all went to the Mills Outlet Mall (my favorite mall to date) for some pre-Easter shopping. Dylan got a new dress shirt (the one we brought was a short sleeve-we didn't expect it to be so cold there!). I got a new outfit as well. It was a fun day and I loved being with my two aunts, my grandmother, my parents, my cousin, and her precious little boy Dominic. Dylan had fun trying to keep up with his two younger cousins Zackary(2) and Dominic(1).
Saturday night, my parents, my aunt Becky, my cousins Kori and Matt, Chris and I all went out for dinner and some fun at the Harrahs Casino. Fun times!
We could not believe our eyes when we awoke Sunday morning to SNOW! Friday, we were in t-shirts, Saturday in light jackets, and Sunday we needed heavy coats... and I thought Memphis' weather was crazy!! Despite the snow, we all went to my Grandmother's church. During the 1st part of the service, the pastor asked all the children to come up to the front. Dylan took his little cousin Zack(2 yrs old) by the hand and walked him up to the front. It was so sweet! (I forgot my camera on this trip so the few pics I got were taken with my cell phone, which I did not carry into the church) Anyway, the two of them sat up on the steps of the stage and listened to the pastor tell his story. During the closing prayer, Dylan bowed his head, giving Zack free reign to run circles around him! Too funny. When the prayer was over, Dylan grabbed Zack's hand and helped him get the gift the preacher was handing out to all the children and then he escorted him back to us. He is so good with little ones! Next, the children were dismissed to Sunday school where Dylan got to have an indoor egg hunt (remember it was snowing outside) and he got to make a baby chick which he was super proud of.
After church we all went back to my grandmother's house for a huge, delicious lunch! After lunch, while Chris and I gathered our things and loaded the truck, Dylan had a little egg hunt with Zack. It had stopped snowing but it was still really cold outside.
So, now we are back home. Dylan had spring break last week and he will return to school in the morning. I have lots of homework to do (only 5 more weeks until graduation!)
Saturday we all went to the Mills Outlet Mall (my favorite mall to date) for some pre-Easter shopping. Dylan got a new dress shirt (the one we brought was a short sleeve-we didn't expect it to be so cold there!). I got a new outfit as well. It was a fun day and I loved being with my two aunts, my grandmother, my parents, my cousin, and her precious little boy Dominic. Dylan had fun trying to keep up with his two younger cousins Zackary(2) and Dominic(1).
Saturday night, my parents, my aunt Becky, my cousins Kori and Matt, Chris and I all went out for dinner and some fun at the Harrahs Casino. Fun times!
We could not believe our eyes when we awoke Sunday morning to SNOW! Friday, we were in t-shirts, Saturday in light jackets, and Sunday we needed heavy coats... and I thought Memphis' weather was crazy!! Despite the snow, we all went to my Grandmother's church. During the 1st part of the service, the pastor asked all the children to come up to the front. Dylan took his little cousin Zack(2 yrs old) by the hand and walked him up to the front. It was so sweet! (I forgot my camera on this trip so the few pics I got were taken with my cell phone, which I did not carry into the church) Anyway, the two of them sat up on the steps of the stage and listened to the pastor tell his story. During the closing prayer, Dylan bowed his head, giving Zack free reign to run circles around him! Too funny. When the prayer was over, Dylan grabbed Zack's hand and helped him get the gift the preacher was handing out to all the children and then he escorted him back to us. He is so good with little ones! Next, the children were dismissed to Sunday school where Dylan got to have an indoor egg hunt (remember it was snowing outside) and he got to make a baby chick which he was super proud of.
After church we all went back to my grandmother's house for a huge, delicious lunch! After lunch, while Chris and I gathered our things and loaded the truck, Dylan had a little egg hunt with Zack. It had stopped snowing but it was still really cold outside.
So, now we are back home. Dylan had spring break last week and he will return to school in the morning. I have lots of homework to do (only 5 more weeks until graduation!)
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
We're Pirates Again!
Basketball season is over, it is too soon for soccer season, so it must be
BASEBALL SEASON!
Dylan, Chris, and I are all excited about this coming baseball season. We are on a new fields this year and no more hitting off a "t". We found out this week that Dylan has been placed on the Pirates team again. Even better, he will have the same head coach as last year and there are atleast two other players on the team that were also Pirates with Dylan last year! Chris has signed up to be assistant coach again this year, which Dylan loves and Chris enjoys. I will be their cheerleader and biggest supporter. Practices start next week and games start in April!
PLAY BALL!
BASEBALL SEASON!
Dylan, Chris, and I are all excited about this coming baseball season. We are on a new fields this year and no more hitting off a "t". We found out this week that Dylan has been placed on the Pirates team again. Even better, he will have the same head coach as last year and there are atleast two other players on the team that were also Pirates with Dylan last year! Chris has signed up to be assistant coach again this year, which Dylan loves and Chris enjoys. I will be their cheerleader and biggest supporter. Practices start next week and games start in April!
PLAY BALL!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Cedie's Garden
I bought some new things for Cedie's Garden today. I got her a pretty Easter bow for her tree that her CHARGE family gave us. I got a pretty purple flower stake that has a sign that says "Bless this Garden." My favorite new thing is the new angel statue! It reminds me of our angel and it fits beautifully in her garden.
Cedie's Easter Flowers
These flowers reminded me of Easter Eggs. I hope Cedie enjoys looking at them from her seat in the clouds.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Snow Storm 2008
We had the craziest thing happen Friday night. Earlier in the week we had temp highs near 70. Then Friday afternoon around 3 it started to snow. It didn't stop until sometime earlier Saturday morning! It was beautiful! We got probably 4-6 inches. Then Saturday the temp rose to the 40s. The streets were clear. By Sunday morning, little was left of our snow and the temp reached close to 60! Crazy Memphis weather!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
We are doing fine
I am so sorry that my posts have been so delayed. I am so overwhelmed with school, work, Dylan's social calendar, etc. I have pics from Dylan's birthday party as well as his basketball banquet. I had planned on getting them up on this blog early this week but it hasn't worked out that way thus far. Hopefully by Saturday I will be able to catch back up..
For now, here's what we have been up to(minus the pics):
Dylan had a great birthday! He got a huge heart shaped balloon and a couple posters for his room before he went to school. Chris and I brought him McDonalds and ate lunch with him at school. After lunch we went back to his classroom and we had cupcakes for all his classmates. I didn't check him out (they still had their math and science lessons to do) but I did greet him after school with 7 balloons! He was so surprised. When we got home he got to open his present from us (and Cedie). Then we went to his last basketball practice of the season. They sang "happy birthday" to him and when practice was over we passed out cookies to all of his team mates. THEN we went to CiCi's pizza (his choice) for dinner. Granny and Grandpa met us there and he opened his present from them. On Saturday, after his last basketball game of the season (they won) we went to the skating center for his birthday party. Many of his friends came and they all had a great time.
He had his first basketball tournament game the following Thursday (2/21) and they played Grant's team. It was a very close game and we won by one basket!
Saturday, 2/23, he played in Round two. It was another close game but we didn't pull the win off this time. However, the kids had a great time and a great season.
I had my mid term exams the following week (2/25-2/29). That Monday night I also had to give a 15 minute presentation and turn in a big paper. The presentation was kind of fun and Dylan helped me prepare for it the weekend before.
Last Saturday was another packed day. Dylan had his friend Dylan spend Friday night with us. After he left Saturday morning, we 3 went to Nana's for lunch. Some of my family from Texas and from Knoxville were there and we had a great visit. Then, at 1pm, we headed to the baseball fields for Dylan's "evaluation". This is our first year doing these (he has graduated to coach pitch this year after 3 yrs of t-ball). It was neat. First he did a timed run, then he had to catch flyballs, then ground balls at first base, and lastly batting. They evaluate the kids on these 4 things so that they can attempt to make the teams even (mix the better preforming kids with the ones who aren't as good.) They were supposed to do a "draft" on Monday so we should be finding out any day now which team he will be on this year. He is hoping to be "Pirate" again or atleast be on a team with other "Pirates" from last years team. After the baseball evaluations, we headed to Dylan's potluck basketball banquet. Dylan got another trophy to add to his collection!
Last Sunday I spent some quality time with my husband (I am so busy with school and Dylan that this is a somewhat rare treat). We went on a 4-wheeler ride and had a blast. Dylan had a fun day too, spending the day with Nana and G-daddy.
For now, here's what we have been up to(minus the pics):
Dylan had a great birthday! He got a huge heart shaped balloon and a couple posters for his room before he went to school. Chris and I brought him McDonalds and ate lunch with him at school. After lunch we went back to his classroom and we had cupcakes for all his classmates. I didn't check him out (they still had their math and science lessons to do) but I did greet him after school with 7 balloons! He was so surprised. When we got home he got to open his present from us (and Cedie). Then we went to his last basketball practice of the season. They sang "happy birthday" to him and when practice was over we passed out cookies to all of his team mates. THEN we went to CiCi's pizza (his choice) for dinner. Granny and Grandpa met us there and he opened his present from them. On Saturday, after his last basketball game of the season (they won) we went to the skating center for his birthday party. Many of his friends came and they all had a great time.
He had his first basketball tournament game the following Thursday (2/21) and they played Grant's team. It was a very close game and we won by one basket!
Saturday, 2/23, he played in Round two. It was another close game but we didn't pull the win off this time. However, the kids had a great time and a great season.
I had my mid term exams the following week (2/25-2/29). That Monday night I also had to give a 15 minute presentation and turn in a big paper. The presentation was kind of fun and Dylan helped me prepare for it the weekend before.
Last Saturday was another packed day. Dylan had his friend Dylan spend Friday night with us. After he left Saturday morning, we 3 went to Nana's for lunch. Some of my family from Texas and from Knoxville were there and we had a great visit. Then, at 1pm, we headed to the baseball fields for Dylan's "evaluation". This is our first year doing these (he has graduated to coach pitch this year after 3 yrs of t-ball). It was neat. First he did a timed run, then he had to catch flyballs, then ground balls at first base, and lastly batting. They evaluate the kids on these 4 things so that they can attempt to make the teams even (mix the better preforming kids with the ones who aren't as good.) They were supposed to do a "draft" on Monday so we should be finding out any day now which team he will be on this year. He is hoping to be "Pirate" again or atleast be on a team with other "Pirates" from last years team. After the baseball evaluations, we headed to Dylan's potluck basketball banquet. Dylan got another trophy to add to his collection!
Last Sunday I spent some quality time with my husband (I am so busy with school and Dylan that this is a somewhat rare treat). We went on a 4-wheeler ride and had a blast. Dylan had a fun day too, spending the day with Nana and G-daddy.
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