Our Weekend on Base with Uncle Charlie - Nov. 2008

Charlie's Visit - Early Summer 2009

Charlie's Visit - Early Summer 2009

It's SANTA!!!!

I was looking through pictures that have been taken since October and wondering which were special or important enough to post and I decided that this HAD to be one of them. It's Joshua's classic response to any character. We've seen this face with the Easter Bunny, The Backyardigans, Sponge Bob, Scooby-Doo, and any other person/animal that has been larger than life. I should be ashamed, but it makes me laugh everytime.

First Trip to the Beach

Back in July, we made a trip to New Orleans for a wedding and decided to take the boys for their first trip to the "beach". We drove over to Biloxi/Ocean Springs and spent about an hour walking the shoreline. The boys had a blast and ask quite frequently when we can go back.

I'm so glad that we live in an area when we can experience so many different

attractions while making short weekend trips.

Joshua's Birthday Party!

I know I haven't posted to the blog in quite some time, but there's no time like the present to begin again. Yesterday, August 22, we had Joshua's second birthday party. Some of you may not know, but his birthday was June 21st. It has just taken us this long to actually HAVE a party. That should tell you how our summer has been. These are a few of the pictures I took. Hope you enjoy!

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...