Egg Bowl

I apologize for this being out of sequence. I forgot to post a few pics from the Egg Bowl. We had a great time at the end of the game, but the first 3 quarters weren't so much fun. WE FROZE!!!

Hannah Montana in Memphis

We had a great time in Memphis! We were there to see Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus in concert and it was great. I felt like I was 12 years old going to see New Kids. It was crazy!!! Our seats were so high that Neil had to go down to a lower level to get some pictures. A Fedex Forum employee demanded Neil to hand over the camera and it got really ugly. My husband refuses to go down without a fight! Other than Neil almost getting arrested, we had a great time. Anna Kate and Parker had the best time at the children's museum. They both loved shopping in the tiny grocery store.

Our Hannah Montana

We were very lucky and were able to buy tickets to see Hannah Montana next week in Memphis. This is a picture of Anna Kate at our church's fall festival. She decided to wear the wig that her Uncle Brad and Aunt Jonda gave her for her birthday.

Trip to Smoky Mountains

Thanksgiving at Northcrest

Parker had his Thanksgiving feast at school. His Paw Paw Sam was there with him and he loved the food. He was the only child that cleaned his plate!

Dunn's Falls

We went to Dunn's Falls a few weeks ago to have some family pictures taken. After our session, Neil took some pictures of Anna Kate and Parker. The kids and I had never been there before. It is such a pretty place, especially this time of year.

MSU vs. Alabama

What a great game! It was great beating Alabama and even better harrassing them. Parker had to get lines painted under his eyes and Anna Kate had paw prints on her face. I don't know what these kids are going to do when they can't go to Starkville on Saturdays.

West Lauderdale Fall Festival

We had a great time at West Lauderdale Elementary's Fall Festival. This was our first year to go. There were at least two games in each classroom and several slides and moon walks outside. Anna Kate had a great time dancing with the cheerleaders and Parker won a goldfish. Parker named it Ball and Anna Kate wanted to name it Diamond. We compromised and named it Ball Diamond.

Christmas Tree Farm

I was able to go with Parker on his second field trip. We went to Lazy Acres Christmas Tree Farm. Parker had a great time watching the pigs race, looking at trees, and other farm animals. I had a great time just watching Parker.

I forgot to mention something about this picture. Parker has been doing this for almost every picture. He insists on smiling like Bully.

Pumpkin Patch

Parker went on his first field trip. He was so excited to go to the pumpkin patch with his daddy. Neil said that they both had a great time. He milked a cow and picked out a pumpkin to bring home. My baby is growing up!

Soccer Tournament in Starkville

Anna Kate played in her second soccer tournament a few weeks ago. We had a great time watching her and her team play. They were undefeated and won the tournament.

Trick or Treat

Anna Kate and Parker had a great time trick or treating. We just wish Halloween wasn't on a Wednesday this year. Our first stop was Neil's parents' house. Parker was asleep, but woke up for the other stops. We went to Meme and Paw Paw's house and finished filling their buckets. Our last stop was Abby Grace's grandparents' house. The kids went to a few houses and then we all ate some great food.

Tiger Fan

I know that it has been so long since I've posted. I'm trying to backtrack. Neil and I went to Mobile back in October and we had to take a picture of this truck in front of us.

All I want for Christmas...

Anna Kate lost her third tooth tonight. She was so excited because it was her first top tooth that she has lost. Anna Kate has kept her tongue in the open space all night. She really looks like a big girl now!

Purple Parrots

Anna Kate played in her first soccer tournament on Saturday. She was a guest on her friend Mallory's team. Everyone had a great time playing and she made some new friends.

Talladega

Neil went to Talladega last Sunday with his daddy and brother. They had a great time, but were very tired when they came home that night. I was going through the camera and this is what I found. What a great view!

By the way, Neil isn't in this picture.

Art

I just started an oil painting class this week. I'm so excited because this is the first thing that I've done for just me in such a long time. Anna Kate was so sweet to me on the telephone. I called and told her that I was a little nervous about my new class and she told me that I would be okay. I just needed to try my best and that I would do great. Well, my baby girl really listens because that's what we tell her when she's nervous about starting new things. I just completed my first project! I started on my color chart in class, but had to finish it at home. It's amazing that you can get all of these beautiful colors out of just 11 small tubes of paint. I just had to share my new chart!

No More Dance

I was just looking through some old dance recital pictures. Anna Kate took dance for two years and then decided that she didn't want to stand on a stage and have people look at her. Her first year was great, but she decided that she didn't want to dance two days before her last recital. We managed to get her to dance, but she informed us that she wouldn't be doing it any longer. Parker sure loved the popcorn!

Boys Day

Neil and Parker went to Starkville with my parents and Neil's brother and his nephew, Myles. Anna Kate and I stayed home and went to a birthday party. Neil said that Parker had a great time and that he is so excited when he's in Starkville. He had his face painted today for the first time. Most kids usually get a paw print painted on their cheek. Well, Parker told the girl that he wanted lines painted under his eyes. He told my mama that he was mean now! On the way home, he picked all the paint off his face and told his Meme that he wasn't mean anymore. What a sweet boy!

Soccer

Anna Kate had a soccer game last Saturday. The girls did great! I think we won by five goals. We only had three players, so everyone had to play the entire game. Anna Kate is playing in a soccer tournament next week with her friend Mallory's team. I had no idea that we would be this busy with a six year old.

Feeding the Ducks

Anna Kate and Parker at Raif's duck hunting birthday party.

We're Not Afraid of Bully

Parker has proven to us that he's not afraid of Bully anymore. He wants Bully to come to his 4th birthday party in December. We told him that he'd have to show us that he's not afraid of him. This child loves Bully. He talks about him everyday and tells everyone that his birthday party is going to be 'roon and white.

Getting Ready for Halloween