Fishing Update

I've talked to John and Mitchell several times this week. I think that they've had so much fun. Every time that I've talked to Mitchell he's either told me about a fish he caught or some animal that he saw. I've missed them both so much this week. I can't wait to see them. Their flight is supposed to land in Atlanta at 9pm tomorrow night. I hope that they've taken lots of pictures and have some of the trip recorded on video. I did receive this picture this week ....

Ahh to be wearing a jacket... if it only was cold enough!


While the boys have been away Marshal and I have been staying with my mom and sister. It just made the whole week easier for all of us. I've enjoyed spending time with them - just the girls and Marshal. Tonight my mom and I went to one of my favorite places to eat - Cali N Titos in Athens. I rarely go there - but we both love their Cubano sandwich. It is truly an experience. You have to go to understand. It looks like it has been taken out of Mexico City and placed in the middle of Athens, GA. Tomorrow I will be waiting for John and Mitchell to come home - but it will be very late. Pray for safe travels for the whole group.

Sweet Potatoes - YUMMY, YUMMY!

Two posts in one day - well I'm trying to catch up...

Marshal started eating real baby food last Friday. I started with sweet potatoes. Right now he only gets baby food at dinner. He also went to the doctor for a check-up. He weighed 14 pounds 7.5 ounces and was 25.5 inches long. He's growing up so fast!

Pictures from Marshal's first meal...

"I'm not really sure about this"



He's beginning to enjoy his food and learning how to eat. Last night I intoduced carrots.

Montana

Well it has been a while since my last post. LIfe has just been crazy!! John and Mitchell left for Montana today. They will return next Saturday. I don't know what I'm going to do without them for a whole week! I've never been away from either one of them for this long. I know that they are going to have so much fun. It is a big guy's trip which includes - John, Mitchell, my dad (Dubby), John's dad (Poppi), my brother (Parker), John's brothers (Charley and Wright), my cousin (Michael), and two of Charley's friends from high school. Their trip includes a lot of fishing and a lot of eating.

We went to Montana in July 2008 as a family with my parents. It is truly one of the most beautiful places that I've ever seen. We visited Yellowstone and saw Old Faithful. It was so much fun and I even caught a fish.

The views...


Fishing Slough Creek 2008 (after a 6 mile hike)


Emily, Parker, Mitchell, John, and Anna


Thinking about them leaving brings up so many good memories from our trip. The most special part of our trip was that my grandmother (Mawie) was able to go with us. Those are priceless memories!!

I hope the boys make some awesome memories and I will share pictures soon.

Beep, Beep, Honk!

Yesterday we went over at John's parents' house. Marshal got a chance to play with a new toy. My sister-in-law, Kristie, had left a jumpy-saucer type thing over there just for Marshal. We had to see if he was big enough to play in it. When we put him in it his head barely peered over the seat, but he just held his head high and looked at all the colorful things around him. I think that he really enjoyed sitting in it. It is in the shape of a car so it has a steering wheel and keys. Marshal is not quite big enough to reach them. He was mesmerized by all the bright colors. He was so cute in it!

Well, hello there!




Mitchell had to get in on the fun!

Mitchell, 1st Grader at Last

This past Monday Mitchell started first grade. He was sooo excited! He had been counting down the days for at least two weeks. I had asked him over the weekend if he wanted me to walk him to his room. My heart melted when he said yes! (I know that there will been a day when he will want to walk alone b/c mommy won't be as cool as she is right now.) I really don't remember being that emotional about Mitchell starting Kindergarten but I did feel a tear when I dropped him off on Monday. It was like he was truly a big boy. I also knew that I would not see him at all during the school day. Last year I saw him about 3 times a day. My schedule followed his. I used to look forward to the times that I would see him at school and now I only see him at the end of the day. Mitchell loves school and I'm so happy that he does! Recess, like most other students, is his favorite part of the day. He's growing up so fast - I can't believe that he is in first grade. Here's pics of the big boy on his first day of first grade....
Walking to class...

Almost there...Mitchell's classroom is at the end of a long hall...He asked why he had to walk sooooo far.

Finally at the door! His teacher, Mrs. Allen went with a frog theme. Very cute!

4 Months Old!

Today Marshal is 4 months old! I can't believe he is that old - the time has flown by. Marshal's little personality is starting to come out. He is such a sweet baby boy! Yesterday I was holding him and he was looking at me with his sweet eyes and just talking away. Of coarse he was just oohing and awing - but it was like we were carrying on a conversation. I think he was telling me what he had done this past week with Mymer (my mom). I went back to work this week and I'm so grateful that my mom keeps him for us!!! It makes my day easier knowing that he's in a place with love --- but I still miss him!! I also have to give a shout out to John - he wakes Marshal up and takes him to my mom each day. It is really nice because I not only get to sleep a little extra but Mitchell and I get some time for just the two of us. What can I say, I LOVE MY BOYS!!!


I had to take pictures of Marshal to document him being four months old...

"Who is that other baby in the mirror?"


MUG SHOT!!!


There's that sweet smile :)