Easter Sunday Pictures and Fun!

Easter Sunday is always fun! Well, sort-of. We have a major day of organizing and time management skills to put into affect. Colby, Cameron, and Alisa meet us at church on this specific Sunday. We all spend it together. I think this is one of Alisa's tough days. Any day that involves family pics is usually tough. After church, a few pics, and eating with Scott's family, we head over to my mom's house. Now this is Real Deal! We have a SERIOUS egg hunt. The kids don't play. The little eggs are left everywhere. They are focused on that GOLDEN EGG! It is so competitive. We all 6 (mom's children) put money in it, so they "rack up the funds". Then, we play a competitive game of baseball. There is always lots of tears, slaps, yelling, and "NO FAIR" comments to go around. GOOD TIMES!

Momma "DOO" and Tee-ball TOO!!!!

Okay~ So what's with the title? All mom's will understand this~ "MommaDoo" : a hair style that either a "mother to be" gets while pregnant, or a hair style that a mother ends up with after having children. While I was pregnant with Grant, I was HUGE!!! I gained 80lbs with both of my pregnancies. So, I needed to feel beautiful~ and when I decided to cut my hair, I wanted it done immediately~ So, my "MommaDoo" was a MULLETT. Now, in the picture at the bottom of this post I am sportin' the "too busy to get a doo- MommaDoo". This is, of coarse, the post motherhood style-or lack of style. I am featured with nice gray and roots showing. And to all future mothers~ You will automatically be given 2 extra hands, on new foot, 6 additional fingers, and it will only cost you YOUR BRAIN!!!! Look at what all I am doin' in this picture~ I am holding AND feeding Reagan, I have my wallet, 2 drinks, french fries, my purse, and I am cheering for my MAIN LITTLE MAN!!! I didn't even realize how talented I was at the time. So, all of you mother's who are searching for your talent~ I bet you have the same skills, and you didn't even know it. That is what a "MOMMADOO"!!!!! :)

Friends Galore~ But we need MORE!!!!!

The Steltenpohl's~ Where do I begin? This is one GREAT family. Their sweet, precious, angel who serves roles such as daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece,and cousin is really suffering these days. An aggressive brain tumor is taking a toll on her little body. Her family remains faithful and puts everything in God's hands. Please pray for this family. They are the "ALL AMERICAN" family that can really make you realize that this can happen to anyone. God has answered numerous prayers in Lindsey's behalf so far. Christy, Lindsey's mother, was with her at the hospital~ about to be discharged home, and Lindsey took a surprising turn for the worse. Christy commented on her "caringbridge" page that she thought that she witnessed Lindsey take her last breath. My heart HURTS for this family. Please take a look at the pictures below. Hold your children, grandchildren, and loved ones, and realize how precious every minute is. Then, PRAY FOR LINDSEY and her FAMILY. IT WORKS!!!!!! Shortly after Christy witnessed this horrific incident in the hospital, Lindsey sat up and began acting like herself. That is a miracle. Thank You GOD!!!!! Please keep your hand on this family, as they are a true example of how having faith in God should~ and does~ work!

Hey~ Look at Joel's shoes in all of the pictures. He somehow manages to find his own style with everything he does. He and Madeline have matching soccer shoes. They are super bright and fashionable. CRAZY!!!!!! I am glad he gets to express his artistic style daily as an architect. He really does some great work. Love yall!

Mrs. Claudia was responsible for carrying the precious cargo to the car after she was done. She was exhausted. Reagan and I took a little walk on the walking trail. It was fun. We found a little waterfall and played on the playground for a little bit. It was HOT! It was an attempt to "wear her out" for the long ride home. IT WORKED! YEAH! Alyssa took some pictures of us. Reagan likes to make "silly faces" now. She thinks sticking her tongue out is hillarious. It kind of is when you see her~she has to concentrate and try so hard, but she can do it!

Madeline is quite the little soccer player. We stayed and watched her practice Saturday before we headed home for Dothan. I sure do wish we lived closer. I didn't realize how much I miss them until I got to spend 2 weekends "back to back" with them. Family is priceless. I'm glad that all of our girls will be close in age. The picture of Madeline with her hand raised is when the coaches were introducing her. You had to stand up and wave when the coach called out your name. Most of the other kids just kind of buried their heads in their parents shirt~but not Madeline. She stood up proud! She is so cute!!!!!

I think I managed to get a picture of everyone EXCEPT........... Mrs. Carol, "Nardo", and Ava Claire. And, I will not apologized to Ava Claire for this. She NEVER stops! Really. She is the only child that I would even compare to Grant~ as far as energy level goes. Thanks again everyone!

The Big Birthday Party Pics!

Well, amid all of the daily chaos, we managed to host a birthday party~ On Grant's actual birthday. Thanks to all of the family and friends that made us a priority, even on last minute notice. Jessi came from college, Jay and Marcia came after he got off of work late, Mom came and brought JayAustin and Jacob, Jackie and Presley arrived FIRST!!!! I even told her the correct party time~ Jackie is usually late, so thanks for coming and helping me Jackie. Jody, Pam, Will, and MaryLynn came and made a quick visit and then raced to church. Mrs. Carol (Mark's mother~AKA "MEME") also came to our little get together. Rhonda, "Nardo", Anna Kay, and Ava Claire came too! Thanks Rhonda- I know you have felt bad lately. SINCE YOU ARE PREGNANT!!!!! Baby #3 will make his/her debut on November 3rd, 2011. We can't wait.

Now~ For the HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT:

MRS. HORNE (NANNA) came!!!!!! She gets the most dedicated award. No one did more than she did that day. She went and had a radiation treatment, and then, she went shopping for Grant's gift. Now that is some serious lovin'. Poppa came, Aunt Alisa, Colby, Cameron, and Granny. Thanks to you all!!

The day consisted of some crazy stuff! I took the day off to spend with Grant~and, Reagan didn't feel 100%, so that worked out well. We went to "Big Fun" and to McDonalds. Then, we headed home. But, Grant said "What's that smell Momma"? I pulled into Wal-Mart and the guy in the auto department said "We can't work on this ma'am". I immediately called "Superman"~ and he arrived home and got my Yukon back ~good as new~ right on time for the party to begin. Now I know why God made it take a man and a woman to be parents. It definately takes two!!! Thanks Scott~ I love you!

More Pics!

Just wanted to add a couple more cute pictures. I will post a slide show ASAP.

Alyssa Goes To Prom~ I'm Officially OLD!

My neice is a Junior at Hoover High! She went to prom tonight. She looked BEAUTIFUL! I love her soooooo much. She was super stressed because I arrived in her driveway at 4:45 and I had to do her hair and make-up. That's right people~ she looks this good with only 15 minutes preparation time! Hope you have fun Alyssa! We love you!

Madeline comes to visit~ and Joel & Ali

I have stolen a few pictures from Joel and Allison's blog. I love these pictures. Thanks Allison. We had so much fun. See you guys this weekend! Love y'all!!!!!!

Attention Friends and Family

Well~I apologize for the late notice. We have been super busy. I am sure you all can relate. I am not sending out invitations this year for Grant's birthday party. Look to your right and view the slideshow. I hope you can make it! The party will begin at 5:30. We will have hotdogs, chips, cake, and more. I look forward to seeing you all. I am sorry to ask you to miss church Wednesday, but I know this is the only night that most do not have some sort of practice!

We all got tickled!

Reagan is a dancin' machine. If any music comes on, she stops~ drops whatever she is holding~ and GETS DOWN! Well, she thought her clothes were slowing her down a little today, so they had to go. She usually stops for a snack, but today, she worked this into her routine. No time to waste people. A star has work to do! I love Grant's expression. He has the best laugh. I wish you could have been here to hear it~ but the face is pretty darn cute too!

Happy Birthday to "NEW"

Happy Birthday Uncle Mark! And, you are getting old, but this picture is really~really small. I didn't want you to think something was wrong with your vision. Hope you have a great day!