Cousins!

Aaron and Joshua have some of the most beautiful cousins.

This is Sara Kate and Emma. I just had to share this picture...it has to be one of the most adorable pictures I've ever seen. I hope our boys can be this sweet to each other in the future. I'm not counting on it though. Sisters are just different.

Brothers

FALL PICTURES

I love taking pictures of the boys outdoors, so they have to put up with a lot during the Fall. We went onto campus this afternoon and took a few while they played. It was very hard getting pictures that were not blurred by their activities. (Joshua especially)

I'm only posting a few of the best ones.

For time's sake, I'm going to post several times to include the pictures. Our computer is so slow.

More Birthday Weekend Pictures

The yard finally gets cleaned up for the party.
Joshua and Granddaddee Hurt

Granddaddee (89) and Aaron (3)

Aaron's 3rd Birthday Party

These are a few pictures from Aaron's 3rd Birthday party. We really had a good time visiting with grandpartents and great-grandparents. It's hard to believe that he's already three!!! I know I keep saying that, but it's true! More pictures to come...

Grown Up Aaron

I just thought that these were some good "big boy" pictures of Aaron. They were taken in his bedroom before we left for church. He loves to dress for church and wear his "Poppi belt". He now sits in the worship service with us. (He's too old for the nursery...it's not our choice...are you kidding me?) He's done pretty well so far...we'll see.

Look out Temple Baptist when they turn Joshua loose!

What a view!

I was thinking the other day about the little things that we take for granted. As I drove down the road (don't worry, I was concentrating on driving too...) I had the urge to turn the rearview mirror down to see the boys. There were their sweet facing smiling back at me. Sometimes I get in such a hurry that I forget to thank God for these "small" gifts. They remind me daily to enjoys the little things in life from small insects to hugs and pats on the leg. Nothing is so sweet as hearing, "I love you Momma."

Sunday Morning at the Cabin

I'm still trying to catch everyone up on photographs. This was at Darden Lake in September.

Not much of a story to go with them, sorry. Just pictures...

Our Ball of Energy

Joshua has become such an active little boy. No longer do I consider him a baby. He's just ALL OR NOTHING all the time. 110 % BOY!!! These are a few photos I took of him playing in the yard. How do little boys know how to fight with sticks? They are not taught, but yet they know!?! It's a mystery...

Just a Normal Night in the Thompson Household...

Aunt Brenda wanted to know if I was in the habit of using poor Joshie's

bellybutton for a handle? He doesn't seem to mind, does he?

You catch him any way you know how... (I look a bit tired in this picture)

Aaron is helping Daniel "study" for a test in Biblical Backgrounds.

I don't know how much studying gets done, but I like how Grandma puts it,

"you can tell the important things are getting done."

Joshua and Scrappy Pappy

I didn't want to post a picture of Aaron with Poppi and not one of Joshua with Scrappy Pappy (Daniel's Daddy). Joshua has begun to get more attention from the grandfathers now that he's getting older. I guess that's normal. This picture was taken at Morgantown back in August.

Aaron and His Poppi

This photograph was taken sometime in August at Darden Lake. Aaron and Poppi (Holly's Daddy) really are the best of friends. Not a day goes by that Aaron doesn't say something to me that ends in, "just like Poppi, Momma!" I'm so glad that we live close enough for them to visit often. Daddy and Lowell have a real responsibility in molding these two boys whether they know it or not. I'm glad that the Lord has blessed our babies with two wonderful grandfathers. (We'll talk about the grandmothers later, hahaha)

Where to Begin?

It has been kindly brought to my attention that I have not posted in quite some time. I will not share excuses (although I think they are good), but commit to doing better in the future. The windows of our lives will once more be opened to our loved ones. Enjoy!

You've Got to Read This

Russell is a friend from Starkville that is currently serving in the mission field of Hondurus. Each day he writes on his blog ( www.honduruss.blogspot.com ) about "the goings on" and what he sees God doing around him and in his own life. Some pretty awesome stuff has been happening and I'm so thankful that he's sharing his experience with others in this way (the blog). I want everyone to read his entry from June 19th, 2008 ASAP! Life flies at us so fast that most of the time we forget to be thankful for all of God's gifts. After reading the post, please share with others this amazing story and pray for the work being done in Hondurus and around the world.

Having Fun with Photosmart

I know this sounds really, how shall I put it,..."slow" of me, but I just firgured out tonight how to make my pictures in black and white with photosmart...I know, I know, big deal, but I've been having fun with it and decided to post some of the pictures I have done...some are new and others are just some that I played around with. Enjoy. And stop laughing at me.

A Weekend in Starkville

Flying Airplanes Saturday Night

I think Lowell and Daniel had as much fun (if not more) than Aaron did

with the airplanes and seeing the different ways to make them fly... and CRASH!!!

The Thompson Men
(Joshua was at Grammy & Poppi's House)

Aaron with his favorite airplane

Aaron with his Scrappy Pappy
Aaron and BaBa in Longview

We spent last weekend in Starkville with Daniel's parents. Aaron had a wonderful time with Scrappy and BaBa but I think he had the most fun with his Great Grandma. They did all the things that boys like most: Picking up sticks and pinecones in the yard, making sheet tents in the livingroom, playing with the dog, and eating good home cooking. Thanks Grandma! Joshua spent most of the time with Grammy and Poppi at their house. He has had a fever for a few days and Grammy is a great nurse. Thank you Grammy!

What's Behind the Refrigerator?

"Partners in Crime"

Look at their innocent expressions.

Uncle Charlie came home for Joshua's birthday

and we spent the weekend at the Lake.

More Bathtime Fun - June 2008

Joshua Lee Thompson turned 1 on 6/21/08

Happy Birthday!!!

We've had VBS at Church...taught 5th&6th Grades

Outrigger Island

Aaron had a "hydrocele" corrected on 6/2/08 and then

had his tear ducts unclogged in another surgery on 6/10/08

Joshua had tubes put in his ears on 5/23/08

I haven't posted in a while but I wanted to keep you up to date on what we've been doing this month...the next few posts will probably consist of mainly pictures and captions as I don't have time inbetween chasing boys to write long messages.

We took Aaron fishing today at the pond on campus. It was a lot more pleasant out than I imaginged it would be...the light breeze helped. He bought his first fishing pole this afternoon at Wal-Mart. He calls it his "fishing pold" (It has "Lightning McQueen's" racing number on it) He's very proud of it. He just couldn't understand why we don't keep them in the house. We didn't catch a single fish but had fun watching the ducks. Aaron was very satisfied with just passing the time playing with unused corks and throwing rocks into the water. Joshua is spending a few days in Starkville with Momma and Daddy.

I took these scenes as a sign that we'd been playing in the yard for too long...

What do you think?

Last night, we went over to my friend Charlene's house (it's our preacher's house too, but Charlene is who I went to see, hahaha, sorry Jason) to eat dinner with a new friend. His name is Justin Peters. He was the speaker for revival at our church this last week. We really had a good time and planned on staying for just a little while, we ended up not getting home until about midnight! Time flies!...While we were there, we played Wii bowling. This was our first experience with the game system...We still have the original Play Stateion around here. (We're not much on video games) It was surprisingly fun. I just hope Daniel doesn't want one. This post is not very informative, but I at least wanted to post the picture of the boys with Justin and Charlene.

Lawn Mower Fever...

My friend, Christina Chisholm, posted on her blog about lawn mover fever...

I urge all of you to read this post as it applies to just about every household in the South. The first two pictures I'm posting now show Aaron (2yrs old) with his pride. It most definately begins at an early age. The Third is of our boys watching Daniel cut the yard. Thanks for the laugh Christina (You really are a funny person!)