The Midgetts

Cole favorite Holiday!!!

2009-10-07T08:45:00.005-05:00

Sometimes I feel I am too strict with my kids or way to hard on them. But I just want them to be good kids. Travis and I want to raise them up the way God wants us to. Yesterday , I got a great sign that we were doing something right. Cole comes home every Monday or Tuesday with his work he has done the week before. I normally just scan through it and throw it away. I saw one paper that said "My favorite Holiday". I stop and read it. This is what it said.

My Favorite Holiday
I have two favorite Holidays. My first favorite holiday is Easter. Easter is my favorite holiday because it is the time Jesus rose from the dead three days later. My second favorite holiday is Christmas. I like it because Jesus was born. I like these holidays because it involves Jesus..

I just wanted to share...

Favorite Pic's Saturday!!

2009-09-26T12:44:00.005-05:00

Addie likes to throw everything out of the shower...
One of my favorite pictures.. She is sooooo sweet!!!

Peek a boo!!!

Defeated Creeks!!

2009-09-24T10:18:00.004-05:00

Here are some pictures of the past weekend camping...

Thank God for triple coupons!!!

2009-09-22T20:09:00.004-05:00

OK I made one last run last night to Harris Teeters before the triple coupons were over for the month. This time I bought $160 for about $41.. We are stocked up for the month I believe...
I totaled everything up from both trips, and I bought right at $400 worth for about $100!!! I think I am hooked!

What can you buy for $59.00!!!

2009-09-18T10:44:00.005-05:00

Thanks to Maria I have learned how to coupon shop!!! Look at the above pictures to see what I got for $59.

I just had to throw this one in!! I have never been to a grocery store that had 3 levels.. I thought it was funny.

Happy 11th Birthday Megan

2009-09-03T20:40:00.009-05:00

Travis and I decided that on our kids birthdays we would have a family dinner together and we would give them our gift on their birthday.. Megan decided for her B-day dinner she wanted Hamburgers, hot dogs and fried taters.. I will have to say it was great.. Instead of a cake she wanted brownies with ice cream.. Below is a new pair of crazy socks she bought herself. She is all about some crazy looking socks.. That is one thing I love about her is she likes to just be herself...
Happy B-day to you !!!

Ok, now about her gift this year. Megan has been asking and asking for a cell phone. Travis and I have been totally against it.. But the past couple of months we have notice that she really does need a phone at times. Mostly when she is at church on Wednesday nights or at ball practice & Cole & Key are practicing at the same time. She is in the youth now and they get out of service at different times. She had to walk around last week until we got back to church. We have small group on Wednesday off site.. So there was not way for to get in touch with us. Needless to say Travis and I both thought it was time for a phone. But with a phone there comes rules..

She had no idea that this was what she was getting.. She does not have it yet because we had to order the phones through Travis' work to get the discount...

She was very happy....I will have to say it was one good Birthday....

Keyleigh is going to school!!

2009-08-14T08:32:00.005-05:00

We went to Keyleigh's open house last night. I think that is when it hit me our baby is growing up. Cole acting silly in the picture below...I did not know he was doing that until I down loaded the pictures this morning.. Here we are waiting to see who her teacher is..
She got Mrs. Morris, a new teacher at East Cheatham..
Keyleigh is so excited but she was a little scared.. She looked up at me and said don't leave me. There is alot of boys in her class she is not sure about them.. LOL.

We woke up this morning and took a picture. I know she is in the same outfit she wore last night to open house but we had a hard time getting her to go to bed. And as you can see she is in the bed with us... We are still working on this. She was not in it when we went to bed last night.

She was excited... Travis told me that she went into class and started playing with the other children.. She didn't even cry.. I guess I did more of that myself.. She is going to do great..

Canada

2009-07-29T08:11:00.009-05:00

I have been waiting to post about our trip because I was not sure how to explain it. There is not a way I can explain it. I am in awe on what God can do to a person. I questioned, alot, why we went on this trip. Why these children are treated the way they are? I did not realize how attached I would get. Why some opened up to me... And told me how they were treated... I think what can I do now? I know for a fact I am going back next year!!! Main reason to make sure my little girls are ok!!! But what can I do now... I don't want to wait a year I want to do something now.

I'll start off with when we got to camp. I was not prepared for the bugs!!! BULL FLIES!!!(aka horseflies on steroids) I have never seen so many flies in all my life. They would not leave you alone either.. But once they were gone(the day it rained) the mosquitoes were there... So do you want flies around or mosquitoes.. I choose flies.. Silly but the day the flies were gone I prayed for them to come back... Just think of 100 flies all around you.. No joke!! It was crazy.. The first day the kids were not at camp. We had to set all the tents up and get all the food and clean the kitchen and the Chow Hall. The Chow Hall was the only building we had to do the worship and to eat in. We practiced the music and discussed what everyone would be doing.

The next day the kids came. At first they really did not have anything to do with anyone. We did our thing for couple of days and they started to warm up to us. Our youth would pair up and they would have 4 kids to a group. I was the adult over Courtney and Amy's group. There were 4 little girls I grew very close to Tiana, Sierra, Aleah and Destiny. Some of these little girls had a potty mouth. They knew every bad word in the book. Words that would make some one blush!! Some that made me laugh! They were only 7 to 8 years old. They told me all the scary movies they watch. Movies I would not even watch. I would just seat back and watch and listen to them.

One after noon we played Hide and go seek eh!!! I won their trust! After the 3rd day they were my little girls... We would draw pictures and play outside... The night before it was time to go home we had a share service and some of the kids got up front and just cried thanking us for coming. Mainly telling us this is the only love they get all year.. I knew then this is what God wanted me to do was to love them..

The day they went home we all met at the church some of the kids parents were there and the parent did not say a word and took their kids and left. There were some that the parents did not show up. There was one little girl, Destiny, that was in my group, who had no parent showed up, but had a couple of foster kids come to pick her up. I knew she did not want to go.. She was scared, I did not know what to do. I took her and held her for a long time. This little girl was only 7 years old and I know something bad has happened to her in the past. She had all the signs of abuse.. Letting her go was the hardest thing I think I have ever had to do... I do know she is not with her mother right now because of drugs and she is in a foster home.. All I know is that it is not a good situation for her. So I ask you to please pray for her everyday that God will keep her safe.. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her.. I have already adopted her in my heart... Travis and I both want to go and get her, we would bring her home if they would let us. She is not the only one but she is the one that took my heart... She was the little girl at the first of the week that would not let anyone touch her or come close to her... I won her trust and then I had to let her go back to the environment she came from. I am not sure how to handle this, But God has put her in my path for a reason... I pray that God shows me what to do next...

This trip was not what I was expecting!!! God has showed me alot and it so hard to explain!!! I feel there is more we can do but I am not sure what it is yet... Please pray for Travis and I to find what God wants us to do... Thanks again for your prayers !! Below are pictures of my group and Destiny that day before and the day she left...

Upcoming mission trip Daily Prayer Request.

2009-07-13T10:57:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone,

This is the outline for the up coming mission trip.. Please come back to the site and say a little prayer for us. While we are gone.

Saturday July 18th
North West Flight departs Nashville 7:10 am
arrives in Saskatoon 1:36 pm (Please really pray for me during this time I am very scared of flying!!)
After we land we have a 2 1/2 hour off road van ride to camp.

Sunday July 19th
Getting camp set up
VBS prep

Monday July 20th
Children arrive at camp at noon
Praise and Worship 7:00pm

Tuesday July 21st Thru Thurday July 23rd
VBS 9am-Noon
Praise and Worship 7pm

Friday July 24th
Children depart camp at 11am
Our 2 1/2 hour van ride back to Saskatoon

Saturday July 25th
North West flight departs Saskoon 2:15pm
Arrives in Nashville 9pm

Thanks for praying for us!!!

Mission Trip update / THANK YOU!!!

2009-07-10T09:06:00.002-05:00

GOD IS GOOD !!!! That is all I can say… We are 8 days out of our mission trip… The last time I posted, I was worrying about the money! I could not believe all the people who donated. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You will never know how much that means to us. God provided and I don’t know why I was so worried. But that is my nature; I can’t help for worrying.. We raised all the money. I think Travis and I had to pay about $100 of the whole trip!! WOW!!! When you put something in God’s hand and wash your hands of it he will deliver.
I am getting so excited about the trip!! Travis is going to be the fishing coordinator and I am going to be over crafts. We are doing a VBS program that our church did. And I am not sure of the other things we will be doing. We are having another meeting this coming up Sunday.
I know of some prayers we need. 1 st we are still in need of a camp paster, PLEASE PRAY that God will put the right person in our hands... I have learned from past meetings that the children we will be with have not had the best lives. They have had a lot of things happen to them that no child should have done or have to go through. Most of their parents are drug addicts. They have not been showed how to love or to be loved. They do not care for adults. They have had some really bad thing happen to them from so called Christian people. (Not truly Christians) And they believe in many Gods! Not the one true God. Please pray for them to open up with us. Please pray every time you think of us. Pray that our fears leave us when we get there. Pray for our safety, and travel! Thanks again for everything..

Done !!!!!

2009-07-06T13:49:00.002-05:00

Alot of hard work! But it paid off!!! Travis did a great job!!!

Floor Project

2009-07-03T21:27:00.004-05:00

Travis and I have been working on the floor all day. Here are some pictures..

I felt bad for Travis because I could not do much to help, but to make sure the kids were out of his way. I hated it that his back was hurting. But he was doing a great job!!! Here is Addie trying to help while Daddy was eating some pizza. The kids below decided they were going to make something with the left overs.

We are not done yet but we are making progress!!! It should be done before the weekend is over... I will post pictures of the finish project!!!

Beach pictures!!

2009-06-29T07:31:00.009-05:00

Ok this is going to be alot of pictures. I am putting them out here for my in laws.. Because I am the best daughter in law ever!!! Ha Ha ! Just kidding. They don't have facebook so they can't see all the pictures. So here are some. Look at how packed we are in this truck, we did not have any room.. (Note to self if you have 4 kids don't get a small truck lol)

The kids having fun in the pool.

Fathers day, The kids made Travis a card. I made hims a slide show of the kids. This year we decided not to get each other anything, It was hard because I love buying for him. But I did good. I did make him b-fast, in bed!! And he got a trip to FL so I hope he had a good one.

watching the slide show!

Ok in this one Megan and Keyleigh got bored and decided to do Addie's hair.. (Yes Addie has a hair bow for every outfit...)

Addie liked getting in my chair!!

This was one of Cole's favorite things to do at the beach.

Addie loved the beach, The water was great the last two days. The first couple of day I did not get in the ocean. If I can't see my feet than I don't go in.. But I was happy it cleared up.

That would be Cole in the sand.

Keyleigh finding sea shells, She did not like the water this year. I am not sure why. She did not like the waves...

Addie would take long naps on the beach.. I think she was wore out this day..

Family FL pictures

2009-06-27T19:52:00.007-05:00

Here are some pictures Travis and I took, I can not believe in the family photo we got them all to look at the camera with no one standing there. Thanks Michelle for letting us use your tripod.

Busy Busy Busy weekend!!! Awards day!!!

2009-05-30T23:20:00.004-05:00

Friday we had the Graduation party for Bridgette and today we had ball games and closing ceremonies at the ball park. Started off the morning with Megan and her team playing for the championship, we came in 2nd!!! They did a great job this year from starting off losing several games to coming back to end the season in the number 2 spot.

After Megan's ball game, we had the Softball Olympics. This was for all the softball players. Our Megan came in 2nd in the accuracy throw for the 10U.

After that there were closing ceremonies. Keyleigh got her 1st trophy for playing ball. And in all the ceremonies Travis and I were running back and forth watching Coleman play his ball game. No pictures of him playing today because it was more about Keyleigh and Megan!!! On a side note we also watch Crislynn and Brennon play there games too. What a day, I think I am going to bed, tomorrow is another long day, church and Keyleigh has her ball party...

Busy, busy, am I !!!!

During the ceremonies Keyleigh decided to get into the white chalk if you look close you will see it all over her. But it was a easy fix, just had to wash it off and head back to the field...

That's my Key Key!!

Oh, did I mention I cut Megan's hair to !!!

She had been begging me to cut it and she wanted it this short!!!

Sometimes I think I am crazy!!!!

2009-05-30T22:55:00.005-05:00

This past Friday I was giving my niece a gradution party! Well, I waited too late and did not have everything I needed for her party so I had to go to Walmart with the little ones. I prayed the whole way there that they would act right and not cry. I also had Keyleigh and Coleman with me. Megan had spend the night with one of her softball friends. I will have to say they did great!!! I got all my shopping done and made it home! Here are some of the pictures. Addie fell asleep on me!!

After I got home and was cooking, my sister called and said that she was stuck on the side of the road broken down. They were coming back from orientation at UAB (University of Alabama Birmingham). Needless to say I had to step it up and get there earlier and get it decorated before 6pm that night. After Ellie went home and I got the kiddos in the car I did not get to the church until 5. I was a little late but we got it done before everyone showed up! Bridgette and my sister got there to, right at 6. The party turned out great!

Little Miss Ellie the Monkey

2009-05-30T22:39:00.005-05:00

As most of you know I keep little Miss Ellie! She is such a joy to have at our house. Addie loves having a friend to come over and play. Well the past couple of times I have had Ellie she has not wanted to sleep. We lay down after lunch time everyday and the past couple of times she has decided to do this instead!!!!

Happy Birthday Poppy, Congrats Megan and Cole!

2009-05-27T12:34:00.003-05:00

What a week!!! We had another busy weekend and started the week off busy too.

Sunday: 1st was Poppy's Birthday!!! We got all the kids together and took some pictures..

Tuesday: I let Megan sleep in and not go to school, At about 8 am I got a phone call from Mrs. Winters (Megan's teacher) asking why Megan was not at school. I explain to her that Megan did not get into bed until late the night before and I just let her sleep in. She explain to me that Megan was going to be honored for a very important award. I felt like crap! I did not mention I had Ellie and Logan, I did not plan on going to Megan's awards day because I did not think she was going to get anything big. I was wrong, I felt terr able!!! I did not have transportation to get her at the school with the extra kiddos. So I had to call Travis to take off work and head back home to take her to school. Long story short Megan got awarded for being the over all best 5th grade Girl on her block.

Wednesday: it was Coleman's turn. I knew he was going to get some awards I had already planned to be at school for his awards...

Coleman got awards for being the top AR points holder in 2nd Grade!!! Also he was awarded the Outstanding performance in all Subject award, and last he was awarded the highest reading award. I am so proud of both of them!!!!! I feel if I don't do anything else right at least I know I am doing something right with my children.

A Day with The Midgett's

2009-05-18T09:01:00.009-05:00

Ok for some of you out there, when you call my cell phone or our home phone you do not get a answer. Well this is the reason why. With 4 kids we always have something going on. So I decided to let you see what one day looks like in our life!!! So here we go.

Sunday:

We start off with church, Travis and I go to our worship and then we volunteer in the middle tree house at the 11am service. That day we had 140 children attend. This is one of 3 services that our church does. We have 3 different children worship areas, that is not including the pre-k worship area. I love that our children get their own service on their level.

After church we head to ball park.

1St stop is pictures for Megan ball team. I forgot to take any pictures but we decided to do our own because the picture people were way to expensive. Then we head to the quad for a ball game at 1:30.

I did not get a good picture, I was to busy feeding Addie to make her happy. Megan did great, she bunted a ball against the fastest girl pitcher.. Way to go Meg for not backing down from Anna!

Next it was Coleman's ball game

Here is Coleman going after a ball. I know I need one of those great cameras, maybe after Travis sees this post he will let me get one lol. I heard Cole had a great hit today but I missed it because I was taking Keyleigh to the other side of the park to get her pictures made. Her team did the same thing and we took our own pictures. I did remember to take some of those pictures.

This is Coach Jason showing one of the girls how to stand. I was to busy getting Keyleigh to stand right and forgot to get a picture of her. One of our moms did the pictures for us. So we should be getting pictures soon.

Next off to Keyleigh's ballgame.

This is how busy we were today. Look at Keyleigh's feet I forgot to put the right shoes on. She said she could not hit the ball if she did not have the right shoes.

If you can see once she got the right shoes on she did hit the ball. This is her running from second to third.

After church, pictures and 3 ball games we are pooped and that is the reason we do not call anyone back or answer the phone because by the time we get home we crash!!!!! I hope you enjoyed our day. Yes, Addie was with us but I forgot to take a picture of her.

Does my child thinks she a Dog?

2009-05-14T17:37:00.005-05:00

Today I notice Addie acting a little weird. So I sat back and watch what she was doing.

After a little while I realized she was throwing her cereal in the floor and picking them back up from the floor.

I think she is hanging out with Kemo to much.
Next thing I know, she will be barking like him too...

Guess who's walking!!!!!

2009-05-07T22:29:00.005-05:00

Well I was going to post all the stuff we did today. But at the ball park tonight Addie decided to start walking. Look below!!!

Ok tomorrow I will post pictures of what happien today! Good Night

Megan

2009-05-06T14:52:00.003-05:00

Ok I have to brag on Megan a little. Last night at the ball game she played her best game. She hit the ball every time and did great job in the outfield. She also stole 2nd. Way to go Meg. The bad thang is I did not have a camera. Before the game I drop her off at the park to warm up, took Cole to practice (off site), came back to the park took Keyleigh to practice and came back to Megan's game. Oh well I can't think of everything at least I got to watch her play. Tonight if we don't get rained out I will take some pictures.

Here is some crazy pictures of her and Jada this past weekend.

Update on our Canada Trip!!

2009-05-03T22:01:00.003-05:00

Above is a picture of some of the Canada children we might be teaching during our trip in July. I think this was taken last year. We went to a meeting today about the mission trip. Some of the stuff I was told sadden me. Some of the children that will come to the camp will only bring one pair of shorts and a shirt and that is all they will have for the whole week. I came home and took a look at our house and saw how much clothes our children have, and all I can think about is how blessed we are. I want our children to know how lucky they are. I have not even left and this trip is starting to change me. I am asking for you to pray for us as we start the process for this trip. Pray for the children that we are going to meet. Pray for all the people going on this trip. We need to be covered in prayer for the next 3 months.

Family Night

2009-05-01T08:35:00.004-05:00

Last night Coleman had a Art's Fair at school, so we skipped baseball practice and headed to the school. We got home early and had some steaks and ate dinner as a family. I enjoy doing this, I wish we could do it more. After dinner we did a family devotional. It was a great night.

Cole was so excited about his picture.

If I had twins!

2009-04-27T09:50:00.008-05:00

I would not dress them alike. But I would have their hair the same. I think I could of done it.

I am having so much fun keeping Ellie. Addie is liking it too. I have them on the same schedule so I get a break twice a day (to clean house).
I still can not believe how much bigger Addie is. She is only 1 mth older.

I had to take these pictures. I love little hands and feet.

Addie and Ellie

2009-04-13T15:41:00.006-05:00

Today, little Miss Ellie came over to play. Megan was a big help with both of them.

They played so good together. Next it was time to eat. It was so funny because every time I gave one a bite the other was ready. I am learning what it would be like if I had twins. ha ha

Above Addie is saying "Eat, Eat" she sure does know how to eat. She looks about 6mths older than Ellie you would not believe Addie is just a month older.
Ellie got so relaxed that she decided to lay back and put her feet up while she was eating. It was to cute.

At the end Addie was getting ready for her nap, she did not like that her mommy was holding another baby. All in all they had a great day playing together...

Easter pictures

2009-04-13T09:18:00.002-05:00

After church we headed over to my sister's house. We tried to get some pictures of the kiddos before they changed clothes. This was not a easy task.
We had a great day at my sisters. We don't get to spend that much time with each other. We did not see the kids all day. Cole had someone play with and the girls always have someone to play with. The food was awesome too.

Egg hunt time!

If you can tell Key had a great time finding eggs.

It was to cold for Addie to go out, but she got some eggs too.

Easter 2009

2009-04-13T08:16:00.005-05:00

We had a good Easter this year. The kids got up early. And was excited about their Easter baskets. They all got shoes for Easter. Megan and Keyleigh got all different color flip flops and Cole got some crocs and 1 or 2 flip flops. They are set for Summer in the shoe department.

Addie already had shoes, so she got a couple of sippy cups and some lolly pops.

Cole did get a book to hold all his baseball cards. It was nice having the kids wake up in a good mood instead of us dragging them out of bed to get ready for church.

And if you know us we are always late for church this Sunday we were 30 mins early. I told Travis we can do this. lol

Monkey Joes & Happy Birthday Brennon and Chrislyn

2009-04-08T14:42:00.010-05:00

This past Sunday My niece and nephew had their 8th and 10th birthday at Monkey Joes. It was alot of fun. I love acting like a little kid.... This place is so much fun.. Here are some of the pictures we tooks.

My sister being silly!!!

Me and Keyleigh trying to race Bri!!!

We might have Keyleigh's birthday here! It was hard to find her. She loved this place.

Best baby sister in the world!! Shane you can come to my house anytime.

Happy Birthday Brennon and Chrislyn!!!

Addie's 1st Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-06T08:31:00.004-05:00

We had a long day Sunday. 1st was church, egg hunt and birthday party!!!! But the kids had a blast. This is Addie's 1st egg hunt at Goodlettsville Park. They had it in different age groups. Keyleigh, Megan and Cole did a good job getting alot of eggs. I did more videos of them instead of pictures.

There she is ready to take off! Keyleigh told her to step on the yellow tape to get ready...

The blue egg was her favorite!!!!

If you notice her face she got sunburn yesterday at the ball park. I had sun screen on her but she still got sun... I will try to down load the video of her egg hunt, it was cute!!

Yea!!! I got it up!!

Addie's 1year check up!

2009-04-02T16:59:00.007-05:00

Here is a few pictures of Addie at the doctors office. She is at 75% height and weight. Her wt. 24lbs. Little chucky monkey!!! I was taking pictures of her waiting in the Dr. office and notice every time she sat down her legs crossed. She is the cutest thing. She was a good baby that day. She got 4 shots. What a trooper she really did not cry she got really mad. I can not believe she is getting so big so fast. She can say Daddy, Mommy, thank you, Megan, Coleman, Key Key and Love you. She also knows sign language, more, finished, all gone, and love you. She still has not decided to walk yet and I am not going to rush her. It is ball season and who needs a baby walking around right now. Here are the pictures.

Keyleigh being silly!

Addie is learning young. She is already starting to tex her Daddy.

Dixie Chix won 4 to 3

2009-04-02T16:37:00.006-05:00

I can not believe I am home a for the night. It has been one of those busy weeks for us. I know this is just the beginning of the ball season but I am not sure if I am ready to be on the run.

Megan had her 1st game Monday night. They are the Dixie Chix .

Megan did great for her 1st game. She loves this sport. This is Megan cousin Brianna. They look more like sisters than cousins. Bri plays for Greenbrier high school.

We played the team Gusher! The played a good game.

I love Megan's coaches. She played with them in the fall. Mrs Kellie is a great coach.

Addie had herself a good time. So far so good she is not wanting out of the stroller yet.

This is Megan's uniform. Each player has a nick name instead of their name on the back.

Keyleigh 1st game is on Friday, so stay tune there will be more post coming soon.

Mission Trip to Canada

2009-03-27T09:13:00.003-05:00

As most of you know Travis and I have decided to go on a mission trip to Canada. I am so excited about it. I really feel this is something God is calling us to do. We have to raise $2300.00 to be able to go on this trip. This morning I got a e-mail from the person that is over seeing the trip. We have to have $1700.00 by the middle of May, I started to let fear enter my mind saying we are not going to do this, there is no way we are going to have the money by then. I really want to go on this trip but how in the world are we going to get this kind of money. So I decided to start praying, and I open the bible and read a bunch of different verses. I am a person that has to be in control and I don't like giving anything up. But by reading this morning God is telling me to Expect the Extraordinary. When Jesus calls us to follow him, he is looking for people who are willing to let go of the ordinary and look for the extraordinary. He is not looking for the smartest or the strongest he is just looking for someone to trust in him and do what his ask. So mainly he is telling to quit worry about it. He will take care of it. Please pray for us while we are going through this process.

Camping last week

2009-03-27T08:46:00.005-05:00

This past weekend we went to Defeated Creek camping with couples from our small group. This is one of our favorite places to camp. It was a very relaxing weekend. The following pic's are of the kids in the dark wrestling with Austin.

They had a blast.

Travis did what he does best and went fishing.

He did not catch alot but had fun.

This is our group sitting around the camp fire. It was alot of fun.

Addie did not make it long at the camp fire. She was so tired.

It was a fun weekend!

Happy Birthday Princess Adalynn!

2009-02-28T20:36:00.007-06:00

Hey you like the back ground, I put it on here just for Addie!!!

What a day! It started off me heading to get Addie's cake and guess what they did not have it. I was starting to get upset when they told me that another customer took our cake but we could have their cake. Once they showed me the cake I was fine with it. The other customer got the smaller cake (that was mine $49) and I got their cake (that was a lot bigger $100)and yes I got it for my price yea!! But during all this I was running really late. So I was late to my own baby's party. Once I got to the house everyone was waiting on me. But I had enough cake to feed everyone and then some. Addie was so sleepy and not in a great mood. But I think she enjoyed herself. Here are some pictures.

She did not like that Birthday Hat. I did not fight with her. I will have to get some pictures when she is in a good mood.

She liked her cake and the little princess on it too.
She did not know what to think with everyone singing to her.

But once she got her hands on that cake, that was it. Man it was some good stuff.

She liked the birthday cards the best.

Ellie,Caleb and Addie playing with her new toys.

Aren't these 3 the custest babies in the world!!!!

Thank you everyone for coming.

I think Adalynn had a great Birthday!!!!

Encore and More North

2009-02-25T15:42:00.003-06:00

Encore and More North is having thier consignment sale at the Old Goody's store that is in the Rivergate area, across from Sam's.
Open to the public March 7th -March 14th check our their website www.encoresandmore.com
once you are on that site look at the link to encores north.

Dancing/Awards

2009-02-20T10:25:00.006-06:00

The last two weeks. We have been going to my nieces dances/ person choice awards.

1st Bridgette dances for Greenbier High School and I have not been able to see her dance. They just finish winning 1st place in Gatlinburg.

2 Next my other niece Brianna got chosen for a Person Choice awards from one of her teachers. They both are awesome teenagers, I am glad my kids have good roll models to look up to. I am very proud of both of them.

If you want to know where Megan gets her shoe/sock thing from , Well if you look below that is Brianna with her nice dress and her nice shoes on. she says she want to be comfortable. You just don't know I am all about that. I am glad she can just be herself and not worry about what other people think. I need to learn more from her!!!

Don't take that!!!!

2009-02-20T10:11:00.004-06:00

The other night we were having pizza. Travis and I decided to let Addie have some pizza crust. She loved it. But once we took it away look what happen.

That was the biggest fit she has ever had. It was to funny! Just wanted to share.

Ball season has started!

2009-02-08T21:06:00.004-06:00

Today we went to the park to start practicing for this years ball. Cole had to stay home because he started running a fever last night. So I took Megan and Keyleigh to get started before the season. We are signing them up next weekend. This will be one busy summer with 3 in ball. Megan played this past fall and decided she wanted to play again. This will be Keyleigh's 1st year.

Aunt Donniss teaching Keyleigh how to hold her bat. I think this might be her sport. She hit the ball and was so excited about it.
Aunt Donnis working with Megan.

Megan did good also she can hit that ball. I was joking with her after I looked at the pictures. I told her that she needed to make sure she kept her eyes open when she is hitting the ball it might go futher.

Below is my niece Brianna, she plays for Greenbrier High School. I was scared to catch her balls. She is a very good ball player. It was a fun day at the park.

Arena Cross '09

2009-02-08T20:50:00.007-06:00

Last year Travis and my brother in law (Jeff) started taking the boys to Arena Cross to have a Boys night out.

They had so much fun, you would not believe in the picture below that about two hours later Coleman would be home with a 104 fever. Now he is sick and we will be at the doctor tomorrow. I am just glad he got to have his boys night.

After every show they get to meet the riders and get autographs.

Happy Birthday Cole

2009-02-08T20:36:00.003-06:00

Last week we had Cole a B-day swim party at the YMCA. He had alot of fun. Here are some pictures for the party.

Like the cake? Travis and I made it ourselves .

Coleman and Alec, They are one of a kind.
The party was a success.

Addie's 1st real snow!

2009-01-28T12:53:00.002-06:00

We are ready to go play in the snow!!!Addie was so excited about the snow. She kept giggling and shaking her hands. She may have been cold, but she was mad when we made her go inside. I know you are going to ask why are they on the deck. Well as most of you know I am a clean freak, and it was muddy outside so the only way they could play outside was to play on the deck.
It is so hard to get them all to look up at the same time.

It snowing!!

2009-01-28T09:08:00.004-06:00

Well this morning it finally came. "SNOW" at about 7am it started falling down.

Below are pictures I just took. Addie was not in the mood yet to look at it. She was up at 5:30 this morning, so by the time the snow started falling she was ready to go back to bed. Maybe went she wakes up I will take some pictures of her at the window.

Addie at the window

2009-01-22T09:21:00.004-06:00

Yesterday I walked in the living room and noticed Addie looking out the window. I quickly went and got my camera to go and take some pictures. I thought it was so cute to snap a shot of her just being her.

When I got closer I saw what she was doing. Just look below.

Yes that right she was not looking out the window she was licking the window.

I am not sure why .

Camping Show '09

2009-01-21T09:23:00.002-06:00

This past week we went to the camping show. We had a great time.

Addie kept kicking her shoes and socks off! Here I am putting them back on. It got to the point that we just took both off until we left.

Below was the camper we really liked. It had 4 beds in the back and a queen size bed in the front. Travis and I got free tickets to come back the next night to talk more about this camper below. After we went back with no kids we talked ourselves out of getting it. We already have one paid for and will just wait a little longer to get another one.

We had a great time. It is nice to have some family time. I will have to say I am so ready to go camping!

Don't Mess with ME!!!!

2009-01-16T15:56:00.002-06:00

Well you know how Travis is, He likes to play jokes on his friends. Well Lance was his last person that did him wrong. This is the result of what happen to him. It was his 43rd B-day! Just to let you know this was the day the temp was in the teens.

Poor Lance I hope it did not take you to long to get into your truck!! But for any of you out ther that might want to play a joke on us just watch out!!!! We have more up our sleeves.

A little party at home!!

2009-01-13T19:46:00.006-06:00

Coleman did not have a party! But we did have him a gift at home and Alec stayed to have some cake.Coleman had to open his gift 1st.

We had a another foot ball cake. The candles were the kind that would not go out.

Coleman got a radio to go in his room. His old one broke.

Addie was all about the cake!!!! Can you believe I let her get this dirty!!!

Cole at School!

2009-01-13T19:39:00.000-06:00

Last week I surprised Cole at school with a football cake for his birthday.

Trever is Cole best friend in school.
Robert was trying to get into the picture. They were acting crazy.

Happy B-day Coleman!

2009-01-09T12:59:00.004-06:00

8 years ago today I was looking at my very small baby in NICU, wondering what was going to happen. Was anything going to be wrong with him.

You look at Cole now and you would never believe he weighed 3 lbs and was the size of my hand. He is growing up to be such a good kid and he knows who Jesus is and he wants to tell everyone about it. I am so proud of him. I think God has great things in store for him.

Happy 8th Birthday Cole!!!

Christmas Night Ginger bread House!!!

2008-12-25T22:13:00.006-06:00

Before you look at these pictures!! I am not sick I just have no make up on!!! I decided today I was not going to do anything just stay in my Pj's!!!

We are always on the go and on Christmas day we have decided it was just going to be about family! No rushing, no hustle & bustle, just spending the day with our family and staying home all day!!!! You know, it's rare for us to be home for an entire day. Christmas is that rare day! After the kids played outside all day and we played games and got tired of our new toys, (can you believe they got tired of their toys) Travis and I decided to make our Ginger bread house! I think it went well and this might become a Christmas Day tradition!!!Instead of helping Addie decided to have a lick!!All the kids worked good together!!!

Don't it look good!!!

Christmas Morning!!!

2008-12-25T22:02:00.005-06:00

We had a great Christmas!!! The kids slept late, Yea!!!! Well, I will have to say Megan got up at 1:30 am and we had to tell her to go back to bed until morning!!!Both Megan and Cole got scooters!!!

Santa brought Keyleigh a Baby doll and Stroller but she was not that happy with that! She said that Santa forgot to bring her a Nintendo DS!!! I told her maybe there was a reason he did not bring her the game system. Well, she realized why when she opened the gift from Mommy and Daddy!

Addie enjoyed her gift from Santa. She also got new shoes in her stocking!!!

Here are the kids on the scooters!!! They are mad at me because I am making them wear helmets.

From the Midgetts, We wish you a Merry Christmas!!!!

Christmas eve with All the Midgetts

2008-12-25T21:47:00.003-06:00

Christmas Eve, we spent the day with Travis' Family!! .

Addie was showing off her new PJ's

She also like the dancing Santa!!

Cole was so excited about the Dinosaur he got from Mimi!!

Addie was not that sure about it.

It scares her sometimes if it comes towards her!!!

Addie meets Santa 12/23/08

2008-12-25T21:26:00.008-06:00

I am going to make this quick! I have alot of catching up to do since both Keyleigh and Addie were sick. Addie did get to meet Santa Clause. Here are some pictures. She was not scared of dear old Santa! She just laid back in his lap and relaxed.
The rest had to see him one more time!

Keyleigh loved this game!! I think I should of got her one for Christmas. She is such a tomboy!!

Addie wanted to color to!
We also had to see the fish before we left. Addie was all about the big catfish!!

You can't see it, but Keyleigh wanted a 4 wheeler for Christmas it was pink to!! I told her not this year. With a $2000.00 tag on it, way out of our price range!!

Addie's Sick

2008-12-15T15:39:00.006-06:00

Well we went to the doctor today because Addie has not been feeling good. Last night she ran a fever of 103 I knew it was more than a little cold or teeth coming in. So off to the doctor. She had 2 double ear infections and was cruddy in the chest. Came home with Amoxicillin and breathing treatments. I will have to say she does good with the breathing treatments. I guess she is just happy to be able to breath once they are over. The doctor said she should be better in a couple of days. I can not wait until those teeth come in. Here are some pictures.

Also we went to see Santa last night!! Addie did not feel good so we decided to come back one day next week. But Keyleigh had to see Santa so we waited in line to let her see him. So here is the picture of the 3 of them with out Addie. I promise Addie we would go back.

Keyleigh was all about Santa this year she told him that she wanted a ds. And some other stuff I could not hear. They all had fun going to see Santa. Addie slept the whole time.

Getting ready for Chirstmas!!

2008-12-08T11:19:00.008-06:00

We are getting ready for Christmas. I have gotten almost all my shopping done and I am ready to enjoy this month with my family. Addie has started crawling and she is getting into everything, and yes I am needing to baby proof. I did a video of her crawling but I can not get it to download on here . I will try again later. Below is her in the lights. She had fun putting up the tree with us. I took alot of pictures, because it's Addie's 1st Christmas. I did the same with the others on their 1st Christmas. They were not in the mood to take pictures that night.

We went to the doctor the other day for her 9 month check up, 20lbs 10ozs. I will have to say she is alot like Megan. She is doing new stuff all the time. Her new words are " I good"

and "Ho Ho Ho"!!

Every year we get the kids an ornament for the tree. Well, this is Addie's 1st year and here are some pictures of her putting her 1st ornament on the tree.

The ornament speaks for itself. "A gift from God" I can not believe last year at this time I was wondering if I could handle another child. Addie is truly a gift from God and she makes our circle complete. She is such a angel!!!!

Looks who's pulling up!

2008-11-13T12:54:00.003-06:00

Quick blog, I can not believe I walked in on Addie the other day and she was standing up in her bed. I could not take a picture at that moment, so decided to wait and see if she would do it again. Well today I am trying to clean house and look over at her and there she goes again. She can not even crawl yet. She just now started rolling over. I am not ready for this. Here are the pictures.

How do I get enough time in the day?

2008-11-07T11:35:00.002-06:00

My mom had hip replacement Tuesday. Well later this week my sister and I was faced with my mom not getting to go to rehab, and my mom coming home today. She was suppose to go to rehab for 2 weeks until she could get back on her feet, and guess what the insurance company did not think a 66 year old women living by herself did not need rehab. I am telling you the insurance companies are making to much money to not help older people out. Well I am sitting here trying to think how this is going to work. I already run my tail off taking the kids to and from preschool/school/ work, now I have to put my mom in the mix. Since I work nights my sister is taking night shift. And I will be taking the day shift. If you read this today please pray that I can talk my mom into coming home with me so Travis and I both and help take care of her until she gets back on her feet.

Happy B-Day to me and another baby sick!

2008-11-03T12:48:00.006-06:00

Yesterday was my B-Day. I had to work most of the day. But when I got home. Travis and the Kids had cake and ice cream. And told me the story of Daddy and Megan's bad day. They went to get me a cake and Addie toss her cookies all over the place. (she must of gotten it from Keyleigh)Daddy had to bring everyone back home to clean her up and take them out again to get the stuff to make the cake. Later that night Megan was holding Addie and she did it again and this time it went all over Megan's head. (I wish I could of gotten a picture of that one.) I will have to say I have a great husband and a dad for my kids. Most Husbands would of gave up when the baby got sick. And they would not have cleaned up the mess. I am just glad I have Travis as my hubby! When I got home I had a homemade cake and ice cream awaiting with a present. Here are the pictures.

Yes I am just turning one!! (ha ha no candles!)

If you notice the purple towel just in case. Travis got me some really nice sun glasses.

Thanks Honey!!!

Pre-k Party,2nd grade party & Trunk or Treat '08

2008-11-03T12:00:00.005-06:00

Friday was a long day for Addie and I! 1st we went to Keyleigh's 1st pre-k party. She had alot of fun. The kids got to dress up and eat junk and play games. 2nd we went to Cole's School for a party. They had lots to eat and games to play. Keyleigh even got to play some of the games. Here are some of the pictures.

Don't she look cute!!!

Addie could not take anymore party's. She was so tired.

Then it was off to Trunk or Treat at Joelton. I had to work that night so instead of going to our church we thought it would be fun going to our old church to see some friends there. The kids had a blast. I had to leave early but they stayed for the rest of the night.

Here is picture of our crew -Megan and the Davidson crew.

I think this is the only picture of Megan I got that night. She hung out with alot of her old church friends the whole night.

Sick Baby!

2008-10-30T10:25:00.007-05:00

I feel so bad, Keyleigh got up Tuesday night sick. We thought it was just a 12 hour stomach bug. So we stayed home all day to wait our 24 hours before we go anywhere, well this morning she got up sick again. She is going to miss her 1st party at school tomorrow since I have that 24 hour wait thing. Tomorrow night we had plans with the Davidson's Hopefully she will not get sick anymore today so we can keep our plans with them.

Fall Fest at YMCA!!

2008-10-30T10:00:00.009-05:00

Last week was Fall Fest at the Y. I had to work but Travis took the kids. They had a great time. They got to dress up, play alot of games and of course got candy. Here are some pictures. Keyleigh and Addie won 1st place in the costume contest.

This is one of Keyliegh's friend Kaylee at the Y.

Cole playing golf. Cole dressed up as a baseball player.

Megan was a gymnast.

Keyliegh playing bingo.

Addie in her duck outfit.

Is that my child's name?

2008-10-22T14:27:00.002-05:00

I went to pick Cole up from school yesterday and saw his name on the outside sign. He is in the Character Club. I am so proud of him. Sometimes I wish he would act that way at home with me. Well at least I know he acts right when I am not around. Way to go Cole!!!

Fall Break!!

2008-10-16T11:15:00.011-05:00

This past weekend we went camping at Bledsoe Creek State Park. This was Addie's 1st time to go fishing. We did not catch anything but a had a great time trying.
The kids had a blast with Daddy.

They had a ton of hiking trails. I decided to take some pictures to see if I could get a good picture for Christmas. I will have to say trying to take pictures of 4 little ones was not that easy.

This picture looks like one of those magazine pictures. (funny)

Addie got so tired that she fell asleep. So we decided to put her in a tree.

We did take some pictures of all the kids together but they did not turn out very good.

Coleman and Kemo!!

This was Kemo's first time going camping with us and I will have to say he did a great job.

This is one of my favorite pictures of the kids.

This was at the end of picture taking, and I will have to say it might be one of the best. It was a long day trying to take pictures.

That night we had a camp fire. It was a good time to just get away for a little bit. No phone service, no Internet just enjoying family time. I wish we could do this more often.

Addie's Dedication

2008-10-06T10:29:00.007-05:00

Sunday, Travis and I had Addie dedicated. I pray everyday that God will help Travis and I to do our very best in showing our kids to love, and serve Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives.

The whole family came. Here are some pictures, some are blurry because my sister did not know to turn the flash on!

Addie is such a sweet baby! I could not ask for nothing better. She did so good on stage.

Do you like her pretty little (ha Big) bow! My sister made it. And she taught me how to make them so you will be seeing more in the future.

Goodlettsville Champs!!!

2008-10-06T10:22:00.002-05:00

Megan's team won the fall season!!! I am so proud of her, she is doing so well in ball. She even slides in home!!! She has learned so much. We will have to see if she decides to do it again in the spring. We go into tournaments this week, who knows we might just win those also.

Play Date!

2008-10-06T10:14:00.004-05:00

The other day Michelle and I went shopping (yes shopping with our 4 little ones!) and took the kids to the park afterwards for lunch. They had so much fun. Cate and Keyleigh are in the same class together at preschool. Keyleigh talks about Cate all the time. We will have to do this more often while the weather is so nice. Caleb and Addie had a great time also. Addie loves hanging out with her boy friend!! (ha ha!!!)

Mowing is not for ME!!!

2008-09-23T13:16:00.004-05:00

On Sunday, I was in the mood to wash the SUV. I am really trying to keep this car in better shape than I did with the old one. After I washed the car I thought I would help Travis by mowing the yard for him. Well I set the fire alarm off. I guess I do not know how to start a lawn mower. (I think this was my sign to not mow the yard). He came out and helped me start the mower and I told him to do the trim work and we could get it done faster. I thought I was doing a good job, until I felt pain on my leg. I looked down and I was surrounded by Hornets/yellow jackets or bees I was not sure. I jumped off the mower and ran in side slapping my legs. By the time I got to the house Travis was there. We went inside and he counted 28 stings. I guess I ran over a nest or made them very mad. I never saw them until they were right on top of me. I do not think I will ever mow again. Travis had to finished the yard and he killed some of the them. The picture below shows some of my stings.

War Eagles!!!!!

2008-09-19T11:10:00.005-05:00

What a day we had yesterday! First of all the following pictures are Addie in her War Eagle outfit. Thanks Michelle D. for letting us borrow it. I can not believe it fits so well.
Ok about yesterday. We started off going to get Megan from school, because she and Addie had Doctor appointments. I dropped off Coleman and Keyleigh at my moms. We headed to the doctor. All was good Addie got 4 shots and Megan just had to get the Flu Mist in her nose.

Addie weighed 18 lbs 10ozs. Man she is getting big, I just knew she was going to be over 20 lbs. After the doctors, Coleman had a game so we head to the park. Travis was going to meet me there. I had to get gas because I was running low. The BP was a mad house and we got gas for $3.99. I could not believe how crazy people were about bringing extra gas bins to fill up. This one man I know spent about $300 in gas filling his truck and about 10 red bins up. As we were waiting Megan yells at me to tell me she was having a nose bleed. I turned around and it was not a little one but a major one. I gave her all the wipes I could find. Ok remember, I just got a new truck. And her nose bleed was so bad it bleed through all of what I had. I turned to the diaper bag and gave her Addie only outfit. During this whole process I am trying to get gas with crazy people all around me. And I was on the phone with Travis (which was coming to help me out).

Travis gets there and gets me some more napkins and wipes. I get my gas and I get on the phone with the doctors office to see if this is a side effects from the flu mist. We get her nose to stop after a huge blood clot comes out. I am telling you I have never seen anything like this. But the doctor said she would be fine. So we go on to the park and start watching Cole's game.

Next thing I know Addie is getting fussy. I pick her up and notice she has a stinky. (Remember I let Megan have her only outfit.) I look down and she has poop all over me and on my hands, down her leg everywhere. I have NO wipes and I am at a ball park. I yell at Megan to see if the concession stand has napkins and we go to the bathroom. After all the drama I did get Addie cleaned up and we made it through the ball game. Travis clean my truck up and got all the blood out of it and wash all the clothes last night. He is such a good hubby and Daddy. I will be prepared next time. I will have 2 extra outfits and have plenty of wipes on hand if this happens again. I hope it never does. Well this was my crazy day.!!!!!

Something about Eddie Bauer!

2008-09-17T09:49:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to let everyone know I have a new ride!!! I am so excited our old truck was getting 10 miles to the gal. It was killing us in gas. So we got a 2005 Eddie Bauer Explorer which gets alot better gas miles. The kids love it because they have a DVD player to watch movies. I will have to say I really like it. Thanks Rob (Travis's bother) for helping us find a good deal.

Cole's Fall ball

2008-09-17T09:30:00.009-05:00

Cole is doing fall ball also. Here are some of his pictures. Fall ball for Cole help him get better before the spring ball. This year I see a BIG difference in him hitting and catching.

Sorry I can not get a good picture of him hitting. It gets all blurry.

He plays in the pitcher spot. Here he is telling everyone they have 2 outs. He really like this spot. He also play out field too.

Most of you know me and how I am about my kids, I am a clean freak. Well some of you would be proud of me because I do let Keyleigh get dirty at the park. I did try to keep her out of the dirt last year but she is such a tomboy I gave up!!! Every night we have to clean finger nails and scrub up to get all nice and clean for school the next day.

This was after the game. They won I think 10-3. They had a good game.
Addie enjoys watching her bother play also. I do not know what we are going to do when they are all playing. Travis said that we will just have to pull the camper to the park and stay there all summer.

Megan 1st Game Ball!!

2008-09-11T10:22:00.005-05:00

I hope you like my new look!!! I love fall and I think it is starting to look like it outside. The nights are getting cooler. Not so hot at the ball park. Megan had another game Monday night. I was off and we headed to the ball park. Addie below was having a good time watching her sister play ball.

Megan played outfield and I will have to say she did look bored.

This was a long inning. But you would not believe it, right after Travis quit taking pictures and was walking back over to us. Megan stopped a ball. I was so proud of her. She also got her first hit and got on base for the 1st time. She did a great job!!!

Her coach recognized her after the game and gave her a GAME BALL! The whole team was proud of her. Way to go Megan.

She was very excited!!!

Soft ball time!!

2008-09-08T13:25:00.006-05:00

Megan decided this year she wanted to try something new. She has always done cheer leading and wanted to see if there was something else she might like. Last Monday night was her 1st Softball game. For a 10 year old that has never picked up a bat and ball, She is doing very well. They won their ball game 12 to 0. And the most important part is that she is enjoying herself. She did say she is not sure if she will play in the spring. But we will see how this fall season goes. Here are some pictures.

"Megan's 10"

2008-09-08T13:07:00.005-05:00

Where has the time gone? I can not believe I have a 10 year old! Megan had her B-day party this past weekend at the Hendersonville Skate Rink. She is growing up so fast. Here are some pictures of her party!

Compare

2008-09-08T07:42:00.004-05:00

Last night I was trying to wake Addie up to feed her some cereal, so she would sleep through the night. She was so sleepy it did not work. Travis was holding her and I remembered, When Keyleigh was about that same size he held her the same way. I took some pictures to compare how much I think they look alike. So look at the following pictures. Keyleigh is on top and Addie is on bottom. Addie is alot bigger but I think they look alot alike..

House full of smoke!!!!

2008-08-29T11:23:00.006-05:00

The other night, I came home from work and my wonderful hubby cooked me and him a chicken Mexican dinner. He had a piece of raw chicken left and I told him to go ahead and boil it for lunch the next day. We ate and I gave Keyleigh a bath, got Addie to sleep and got Keyleigh to sleep. I was pretty tired myself and told Travis I was going to bed. I told him not to stay up to late. As normal I went to sleep and Travis always stays up to watch more tv and then he normally goes to bed also. About an hour later, I woke up to the fire alarm was going off , the house was full of smoke!! I ran into the kitchen and there was the boiling chicken on the stove but not boiling but BURNING with alot of smoke!!!! I take it off yelling for Travis and could not find him. I run to the living room, there he is sleeping on the couch!!! At this point I am screaming at him trying to wake him up! Finally he wakes up disoriented, I think I was freaking out. I am telling him to fan the fire alarm. Then here comes Megan crying not knowing what to do. I let her know everything is fine!! But the whole house is full of smoke, I was not sure how to get the smoke to clear. I am fanning the alarm, I think at this point Travis is coming to his senses and starts helping me!! Needless to say we got the alarm to stop! He had to put two box fans in the window to pull out the smoke. The house stinks. But everyone is ok!!!! The scary part was Cole,Key and Addie never woke up!!! And I am not sure if Travis would of woke up! The Fire alarm I know went off for at least 15minutes. Here is a picture of the burned chicken!!!

Any suggestion about how to get the smell out of this house!!!!!!

On the Run!!!!!!!!

2008-08-28T09:32:00.003-05:00

See how the kids are in a circle, Well our life has been that way for the past month. We are on the go all the time. I have new hours at work which I am not sure if I like or not yet!!! Megan started fall ball this year and she really likes it. Cole also is in ball! Cole Started Ta Kon Do (sorry don't know how to spell it!!) Keyleigh started Pre-school, Megan started middle school and Addie started liking real food!!! Man we have a busy life. My gas budget went from $400.00 a month to $600.00 a month. That tells you how much we are running!!! I will try to blog more pictures later I do have some real good one of Keyleigh's 1st day but can't find them right now. Addie has started up so have to go for now!!!!

Addie's 4mth pictures

2008-07-21T09:11:00.008-05:00

My mom let Megan, Coleman and Keyleigh spend the night yesterday. So I decided to see if I could take some pictures of Addie. Instead of me going and paying someone alot of money for something I think I could do. I did some research on the net to look at some poses. I think I did a pretty good job. Here are some of the pic's I took.

The last one is my favorite. Now I need to find a place to print them out for me. If any of you know of a good place let me know. Also I will have to say Addie did a great job also. She was in a good mood with it being so hot outside yesterday.

Megan goes to Church Camp

2008-07-16T15:02:00.008-05:00

Megan heads off for church camp today.

She was so excited this morning she woke up at 5:30 am ready to go.

This is the group of girls that are going to hang out together. Getting ready to load the bus.
After I said bye she started to break down. This is her 1st big trip by herself. My little girl is growing up. Julie below is telling her how much fun she is going to have.

She gives Keyleigh, Cole and Addie hugs bye too. Keyleigh was very upset also. She cried for 30mins. after she left. Keyleigh really loves her sissy. You will be proud of me I did not cry. I wanted too but I was tring to be strong for her.

She will be back on Friday and it's not like she is gone for a week. I do not know what I will do when she leaves for a week.

We had 4 gray hound buses full of kids going to camp. Please the next few days say a little prayer for these kids as they are at camp.

Addie's 1st

2008-07-08T13:27:00.013-05:00

We will have to start off with the 4th of July!! We went to our church where they have a huge fireworks show every year. I was not sure how Addie would be with all the noise, but she really liked it. Here are some pictures of her watching the fireworks. She was so excited about it and after it was over she kept looking, like she was wondering where it all went. Below she is sitting with Mrs. Julie..

She was so excited that she would not close her eyes...

Next, we started food this week. As most of you know, I make all of my baby food. I started off this time with carrots. I think Addie really likes them. To those moms out there that think they can not make the baby food, trust me I am very busy but making baby food is one the easiest things I have ever done. And might I add, it is aloooooooot cheaper than buying it at the store.

She is ready for some food.

She was watching the spoon come towards her.

At first she was not sure what this was in her mouth. But she began to really like it.

It was so cute how she would try her best to get her mouth to open up.

Most of it was in her mouth and not on the bib. She did good for her 1st foods....

What you would do for a Hannah Montana Wig!?

2008-07-01T14:50:00.015-05:00

Ok, we got back from Fl. going on two weeks ago. It has been so crazy around here that I have not had time to blog. Well, this past Saturday, Keyleigh & I were in Katie Scott's Wedding. She did a great job. Katie was beautiful and the wedding was so pretty. Let's rewind... The night before the wedding she was not having it. She was not going to walk down the aisle. So the wheeling & dealing was on. I told her that I would buy her anything she wanted if she would do what Katie wanted her to do. All she had to do was walk down the aisle and stay down there until the wedding was over and walk back up the aisle. So she said if I would buy her some donuts and a Hannah Montana wig (she got that from Megan) she would do it. She's a tough negotiator, so I caved and told her it's a deal. She held up to her end of the deal and so did I. Here are some pictures.

The little boy she is walking with is Carson and he is soooooo cute. He did not want to walk either but his daddy and mommy had candy for him at the end of the aisle.They both did such a good job. I was so proud of them. I will have more pictures later. When I order them from Jody.

She was so excited about her wig. Below she is singing one of Hannah Montana's Songs.

Addie got in on the new look too. I told Travis this is what she's going to look like with hair.

Camping and beach pictures

2008-06-20T07:40:00.013-05:00

I think Addie is starting to be bum! Don't she look cute in these sun glasses. It was so bright that day that she could not open her eyes with out sun glasses on.
After the beach we promise the kids to go swimming at the pool. Here they are having some fun with Daddy in the water.

This would be our Fla. home. I will have to say it is alot better than our old one.

The kids are having some fun, riding their bikes around the camp site.

Our camp ground is right on the bay. At first I was not sure if I was going to like this place, but I will have to say I would come back, it has grown on me.

Below are some head shots. This is what happens when Cole does not have any products in his hair.

This is one of my favorite pictures of Addie.

And I love this picture of Keyleigh.

None of Megan because she would not let me brush her hair, maybe I can get some tomorrow of her.

Happy Birthday Keyleigh

2008-06-19T07:34:00.009-05:00

Yesterday was Keyleigh's Birthday. We headed to the beach. Here she is in the water letting everyone know she is Four today!! Look below how deep she would go. The waves were over her head. We tried to get her to stay closer but she wanted to be with the others.

Look how deep she is. She is definitely a water rat.

Coleman taking some waves.

Here is Addie and Megan at Aunt Elissa condo waiting on some cake.

Happy Birthday Keyleigh!!!

Keyleigh got alot of cool gifts. All for the beach. I think she had a great Birthday.

Another Day on the Beach!

2008-06-18T07:59:00.011-05:00

Ok yesterday we went to Destin, to visit with Elissa and the kids. Once we got there we headed to the beach. The below picture is of Peyton Mannings house. The house next to it is for sale, I think Travis and I might make a offer. Right now it is selling for 6.5 million. I don't think they will consider our offer. ha ha !! Once we got on the beach Addie was doing great. So I got to get in the ocean for a little while.
But then came the water works. I love this picture because it is showing her cute little lip sticking out.

We decided she might be a little hot. I took her into the ocean to cool her off. Today she like the ocean. Maybe because there were no waves. Once we got her cool off she was fine.

Here is a cute smile, She did alot better yesterday than she did the first day. It could of been that it was cloudy most of the day and it was very cool.

Here is a cute picture of Keyleigh getting some water. Her and Natalie played all day in the sand. Later Keyleigh would not get out of the ocean I could not get pictures of her because I was holding Addie.

Here is some pictures of all the kids. I did this especially for Granny and Poppy. They have not gotten a picture of all the grand kids together at the same time.

One last picture of the kids on the beach. This picture was funny because I wish I would of waited a little longer. Right after I took this picture a BIG wave came and knock them over. It was funny. Anyways off for now. Today is Keyliegh's B-Day and we are going to get some cake and have a mini party today. Look for pictures later..

Addie's got a new look!!!

2008-06-17T22:40:00.009-05:00

Ok most you know how I am about little bitty babies and their heads. Well, Addie had gotten to that point where her hair is driving me crazy. This week, we have had to put sun tan lotion on her head so it will not get burned, but her hair keeps getting in the way. Not to mention she does not have alot of it. Well this morning as she was talking to Daddy & I'd had enough. So this is what happened.

OOOOOOHH mommy what are you going to do!!!

Not the clippers!!

I did have alot of hair!!!

After all was said and done Addie likes her new do!!! I promise everyone, it did not hurt!!

Today at the pool!!!

2008-06-16T21:34:00.011-05:00

Today was alot better than yesterday!! Addie relaxed and went to sleep on Daddy under the shade! Which if you can see, Daddy needed to be in the shade today. His new nickname is Lobster Daddy!

Here is a picture of Key and Nat. Elissa and the kids came down again today to relax by the pool!

Megan and Lilly trying a crazy jump!

Mid air Cole!

Keyleigh was having herself a good ole time! Tomorrow is back to the beach! We did not take pictures of Addie's 1st time on the beach because we forgot the camera. Not that you missed much other than her crying the whole time. I hope she will do better tomorrow. Off for now.

Got Internet!!!

2008-06-16T09:24:00.002-05:00

Ok! We finally figured out how to get on the Internet. It took two days. So right now no pictures. But I will blog later. We had a great day yesterday at the beach. Addie hates the beach ,NOT a beach girl right now. Megan, Cole and Keyleigh had a blast in the sand. Keyleigh said she like the swimming pool better because waves kept knocking her under the water. So she stayed on the beach and played in the sand all day. Megan and Cole are water rats they stayed in the ocean the whole time. Camping life have been great!! Also Lilly and Nat. came over from Destin to play with the kids. They might come today also. We had a couple of storms but they were at night time. Today we have decided to go to the swimming pool instead of the beach. I hope this will make Addie Happy!!! Anyways will post pictures later.

New Camper!!

2008-06-12T14:32:00.004-05:00

We got a new Camper!!

We really like it!

Cole is all about the new camper!!!

Cole is checking out his new bed!!! We are heading out to Fl tomorrow night!!! Can't wait!!

VBS and Sounds Game

2008-06-07T21:08:00.017-05:00

OK I can not see how you guys post everyday. I want to but my life right now is so busy that I can't blog everyday. This past week was one of my busiest weeks. We had VBS at Long Hollow. I will show pictures at the end of the family fun night. But first, we went last Tuesday to a Sounds game and had a blast. Here are some of the pictures.

Megan with her friend Krestin.

Addie had herself a good ole time. Here she is talking to Daddy about the game. She stayed awake most of the night watching the game.

7th ending streght.

Keyleigh being Keyleigh!!

Ok off to VBS FAMILY NIGHT. You have got to see some of these pictures.

My foam kids!!!!!
The local fire department came out and sprayed the fire hose on the plastic and make a huge slip and slide. But the water turned to foam. The kids had a blast.

Ok look at this slide. It is pretty big. I think at least 20 feet high! Well can you believe Keyleigh went down this thing not once but 5 to 10 times. Megan and Krestin had a hard time going down it the 1st time. I have one dare devil on my hands.

After sliding down, I could never get the picture to take of her going down the slide so I decided to take a picture at the end. Anyways off for now.

Megan and Cole Awards Day

2008-06-07T18:29:00.007-05:00

This is going to be some quick pictures of the kids on the last day of school.

Megan got Citizenship Award. She did a great job this year at school. I can not believe my baby girl is going to middle school next year.

Megan with her favorite teacher Mrs. Dozier.

Coleman was in a play, Can you believe he played a preacher man. He did a great job with his part.

Coleman got a P.E. award and he was the top AR points reader in 1st grade and got a trophy. We are so proud of both of them they did great.

Addie Pictures

2008-05-17T08:06:00.003-05:00

I could only get her to smile that one time.

Cole's Award Night

2008-05-17T08:00:00.003-05:00

Coleman made straight A's this year in 1st grade. We were invited to a dinner at his school.

We are so proud of you Cole!!

Earlier that day he was awarded a trip to Chucky Cheese (I forgot my camera) for being tops in AR points.

Megan at the Gym

2008-05-17T07:52:00.006-05:00

Megan started back gymnastics this month and she is working really hard on her back hand spring. Look at some of the pictures.

She is so close to doing it by her self. I need a better camera. But this will have to do.

Cole's Field Trip

2008-05-08T09:26:00.007-05:00

Travis took Cole on his field trip to Radnor Lake!

Travis said this was a waste of a good lake!! You can not fish in this lake. All you can do is look at it.

Megan's Rock and Roll Play at School!

2008-05-08T09:13:00.007-05:00

Megan had a play last week. They put on a great show!

Don't they look good in their poodle skirt!

Two Months Old

2008-05-08T09:07:00.002-05:00

Addie has turn two months. We went to the doctor the other day and she weighs 11lbs 6 ozs. I will post more pictures later of her all dolled up!!

Busy!! Busy!!! Busy!!!!

2008-04-24T10:34:00.017-05:00

Sorry we have not post in so long. But I started back to work Boo Hoo!! With Cole and Travis's Games and Keyleigh doing dance I am worn out by the time I do get home. Here are some of the pictures of the past month.

Speaking of Ball games what is up with all the rain and cold weather.

If you can see Cole is not liking the weather either. But he did play a good game that day.

Addie does not like baths right now but she needed one.

All good now!!

I put this picture on here because I want you to see how long and pretty Keyleigh's hair is. This is one of my drama stories I have to just tell! After work one day and Megan and Cole was home I had a very very bad headache from work!!! I was laying down and Addie was with me. Next thing I know Megan and Cole is screaming and yelling at Keyleigh and come running to me with a hand full of hair. So you can imagine what she had done. Well yes she cut it. I was so mad at her I could not speak. I put her in her room and shut the door. The reason it was long was for Katie Scott's wedding which is in 2 months. So I called my dear friend Julie and ask her if she could fix it and make it look good. Well here is the results.

I do think it looks cute! But do not tell Keyleigh, I don't want her to cut her hair anymore. Now she will just have to wear her hair down for the wedding.

Next it was off to the dentist! This was Keyleigh's 2nd atemp. The first time she had nothing to do with anyone. So I decided to bring Megan and Cole with me this time. They got their teeth done first. And then it was Keyleigh's turn. She did great.

To end this blog off. This is how tired I really am. Travis took this picture of my truing to feed Addie a bottle but did not make it to the finish. It looks like she was trying too and went to sleep or just got tired of trying to get the bottle in her mouth. Anyways until next time.

Scrap book weekend!!!

2008-03-31T08:23:00.006-05:00

Michelle Niggle and Michelle Davidson both came over, and Travis watched the kids so we could scrap all weekend. It was so much fun. I got 26 pages done look below at some of the pages I did!!

My messy table!! Sorry Michelle N. and Michelle D. I forgot to take pictures of you guys!!

Addie had fun too. I think she has found her a boyfriend!! Look below!!

I will have to say he is a keeper!!

1 month Old

2008-03-29T08:32:00.004-05:00

One month old, 8lbs 2ozs and sleeping through the night!!

I woke up this morning worrying about Addie because she

did not wake me up! It is going on 7 hours and she is still

sleeping. I felt of her chest to make sure she was breathing

I could not feel anything, so I moved her head and then she

moved back. It is funny I have had 4 kids and I still get

worried! All is well she is just sleeping good. Here is a picture

of this morning!!

Easter

2008-03-25T08:08:00.009-05:00

The kids had a great Easter. They got lots of goodies in their baskets!

Even Addie got some cute little onies! I think she might be smiling in this picture.

She was due today! I can not believe it has been 3 weeks already.

That afternoon we headed to Uncle Rob and Aunt Elissa house for a Easter egg hunt and super.

Every year we take a picture of Poppy and Granny with all the grand kids, this was Addie's 1st time with the family. We had a great Easter.

Keyleigh's Dance Class

2008-03-25T08:01:00.006-05:00

We started Keyleigh in Dance. Megan did it for 2 years and I wanted Keyleigh to be able to do it also. Here are some pictures of her in class.

She will be the one that gets in trouble in class alot!! The Class Clown!!

She really enjoys the class.