Mess Makers

 This is who/what I'm up against every Tuesday and Thursday. It's wild and crazy around here with 2 messy toddlers running around and pulling EVERYTHING out and not putting ANYTHING away. haha It's okay though because they're cute and we're having fun!!

Looks Like Grandma

 Chase brought this picture home from his Dad's house last week. At first glance you might think that it's a portrait of Brantley but really it's a picture of Chase's mom when she was about BR's age. I teared up a little bit (okay a lot) when I first saw the picture because I'm just so amazed at how much Brantley looks like her late Grandma Donna. 

Brantley was named after her so it's perfect that she look so much like her.

These pictures will be printed, framed and hung up in our house (and at PawPaw's house). I can't wait! Thank you, Beverly, for pulling the portrait out of the basement and showing Glenn the resemblance. This means so much to Chase and I and ultimately Brantley, one day, when she's old enough to understand.

Cookout with the McMahans

A few Saturday's ago, we went over to the McMahan's house for dinner. Brantley and Mason haven't seen each other in a while so it was great to watch them play together again. They are finally at the age where they actually played together some and not just around each other. It was SO cute!

Chase and I had a great time talking with Dave and Robin. They are a great couple and we hadn't ever gotten the chance to just hang out with before. Hopefully we'll get together again soon!

Thanks for having us over guys!

Mother's Day 2011

This Mother's Day was really special and fun. We went to church that morning and then went hiking with my parents at the Preserve. It was extremely HOT and we didn't have as much time as we needed to complete the whole trail. We unfortunately had to turn around before getting to the sliding rock.

Brantley did pretty good in the backpack but she was definitely ready to get out and run around when we got back to the car.

We had a great time and I hope we can do it again soon. Spending Mother's day with my mom and my daughter is just the way it should always be! Love!!

Alyssa's Dance Rectial

Alyssa dances at Corkie Belle Dance studio. She did a great job! Brantley LOVED watching all the girls dance around on stage.

I took this video of Brantley because she was dancing to almost everyone of the dances. It was super cute! I guess we'll be signing her up for dance in a year or so.

I'm glad we were able to attend the dance recital this year. Alyssa is precious and did a great job!!

Happy Girls!

What a Week

Sorry for the blogging hiatus, it's been a crazy week here in Alabama. Last Wednesday there were some horrific tornadoes that tore through many cities in our state and destroyed many families homes and lives. I have been praying for all of those families that were affected by last weeks storms and can not imagine what they are going through as they begin to put their lives back together and lay family members to rest. My heart goes out to all of them. 

I lost a friend from high school in last weeks horrific storms. 

She, Jennifer Leonard Jones, will be missed by so many people that love her dearly. Jennifer, I know that I will see you again one day when I walk through the gates of heaven. Thank you for all the special memories we made during high school. There were so many good times and much laughter when we were together. You will never be forgotten! 

 Photo: Jennifer and I playing in the playground set at Chick-fil-a sophomore year either before or after a wrestling match.

Jenn's husband is still in critical condition in a hospital here in Birmingham and needs our continued prayers for healing and comfort during this extremely difficult time in his life. My thoughts and prayers are with him daily.

On a totally different note, Brantley turned 15 months old last Thursday. I have the words ready but I just haven't made the post yet. We go to her 15 month check-up tomorrow morning so I'll do the post when we get home. Sorry for the delay. 

I hope that everyone is having a good week. If you are able to get out and help with clean up then I encourage you to do so. If you can't physically help then donating is a great way to help out those in need right now. 

Thank you to everyone who has been helping the families over the past week. Keep it up everyone! Putting these families lives back together is going to take a long time but we are already off to a great start. I saw this morning on Twitter that a FEMA representative said "Alabama has done more in a week than Katrina relief did in six months." Way to go! We are Alabama!!

God bless everyone! Have a good Cinco de Mayo everyone!