T Ball Time

Most of you that know Carson at all know that he is in LOVE with sports. He plays all sports and doesn't seem to have a favorite yet. Carson was bumped up to play in T-ball this year which is a 5-6 yr old league. He has thoroughly enjoyed it. His normal position is pitcher even though he has played 1st base one game because of someone being absent. He likes pitcher (of course they use a tee so he doesn't pitch the ball. He just stands on the mound). It scares me sometimes that he is the youngest on the field (won't be 5 until November) and balls are coming toward him quickly. He has to have a pretty quick reaction time. I have told him the importance of paying attention, etc. and he has definitely made me proud by playing the position very well. He hits the ball rather well too. We have 2-3 games a week until the first of June. (Remember that we have soccer games too each week). We thought since it was Sunday that we should rest after our hectic day, but Carson had other plans...he wanted to play 9 holes at the Par 3 after we went to the zoo! I told him that he has to make a choice between soccer or flag football in the fall. I told Taylor that she had to make a choice between dance and gymnastics in the fall as well. We will see what they decide.

More soccer pics!

Carson LOVES sports. He goes from one to another. Right now, he is playing soccer and Tee ball. Here are some recent pictures of soccer. We have had 4 soccer games and he has scored three and four goals in every game. You play 2 quarters and sit 2 quarters so that everyone can play. I am so proud of him playing obviously, but am extremely proud of the patience he has while waiting and resting as well. I will post some teeball pictures soon. We have 3 teeball games, 1 soccer game, 2 ballet practices, 1 night of Awana Cubbies, 1 pancake breakfast with the Disney princesses ALL to do this week. Pray for me. :o)

Looking Good

Many years ago Anna Beth and Abigail, my cousins, came to Kentucky to see Adam and me at OUR prom. I had the exciting pleasure to go see them this weekend before THEIR formal. We got to hang out some at lunch after they had their nails and toenails done but before the hair appointments. I gave all of my formal dresses from proms, homecoming courts, and formals to the girls years ago. They have worn most of them, but this year bought their own dresses to celebrate. They have strict instructions from me to keep all of their dresses for Taylor!!!! Anna Beth (blonde hair) is a senior and is heading off to Belmont University in Nashville in the fall, and Abigail is a freshman and has more exciting formals to attend in her future. Abigail was 18 months old when Adam and I started dating. Craziness.

Happy Birthday Papa!

A HUGE happy birthday goes out to my dedicated father. My dad has always been a spiritual leader, encourager, motivator, and friend to us all. He is an avid UT fan and pretty much anyone that knows him knows it. I can't remember a time when my father was negative about a situation or someone. He always seems to remain positive and encourage everyone around. I have heard from many how he has been their mentor in life, and it always makes me proud to know that he loves doing just that. He sees the good in all and promotes life. What a man! Thank you Jesus for giving me the last 30 years with a father who loves me unconditionally and shows minor specks of YOUR love for me.

My father will be celebrating his 57th birthday with some of his favorites: all of his family and watching Lane Kiffin's first job as head coach at Tennessee with the Orange and White game on Saturday! Happy Birthday Papa! We love you.

Easter 2009

We enjoyed celebrating our Risen Savior as a family at our church and then a lunch with my entire extended family at my Memaw and Papaw's. What a blessed day!

Trip to the Masters

My wonderful father got us 4 tickets to the Masters Practice Round on Wednesday and the Par 3 tournament. Dad, Mom, Brannon, and I all headed down Tuesday evening to spend the night, so we could be there when the gates opened at 8 a.m., and so the alarm went off at 5:15 and we were off. Dad and Brannon have been to the Masters many times while my Mom had only been once before. I, on the other hand, had never been. It was absolutely beautiful. I took over 125 pictures and know that many of you could careless about the pics so I posted just some of my favorite ones. We got to see and follow everyone we wanted too. Of course my favorites include: Amen corner and the skipping of the balls on the 16th hole, but nothing beats the adorable children caddying for their dads at the Par 3 tournament. I loved it! It is an experience like no other.

Wilderness at the Smokies