Myrtle Beach 2011

Yes - this trip was a month ago. We had so much fun as a family. We went to the aquarium, had all the fried food that one family could handle, played golf and came home with about 30 pounds of shells. I'm still planning to take a Saturday and paint sea shells with the boys - they had a blast collecting them!

A Day for Us

We got up this morning and decided that we would drive to Hoosier National Forrest to spend some time with the boys. I am so glad that we did - they were so sweet to each other today. I really enjoyed our walk around the park.

Our boys are just that - boys... enough said; right? They fight constantly but not today. They are really beginning to rely on each other and I love that about their relationship.

Drew turns FIVE on Tuesday. I am so proud of the young man that he is. Drew is so mature for his age. He really appreciates our family time. Brandon referred to him as his "little apprentice" earlier. Its so true. He hangs on Brandon's every word. I could not ask for a better husband or father to my children.

As I looked back thought the photos that I shot today, I cried a little. Time truly flies when you're having fun. I love our boys. I love that they love each other.

They aren't always this affectionate... When they are, its noticed.

This little guy had fun too. He's growing too fast for me. My baby is no longer a baby.

Happy Spring! Hopefully you'll see more of us this year!

Yes... We're still here!

As a family, we have had such a fun filled summer! To be honest, I haven't had much time to blog but I am so thankful for my camera! My kids are growing faster than I care to accept.

Here are some photo "highlights" of our summer thus far.


Grandma and Samuel at the Bat's game. Sam was passed around for most of the game. He really didn't like sitting in one place.

Here's papaw and Drew at the pool. That was such a fun day! Sam came home with his first shiner but other than that - we made so many memories!

I cannot get a good pic of my boys and I to save my life. No one ever wants to look at the camera. Now don't get me wrong, I am all about the "candid" shots but I really would like at least one where both of my sons look like they are happy!

This ones not too bad... Sammy's shiner is starting to go away! I had a death grip on him. Notice how our cheeks are squeezed together.

Drew likes me here... Really, he just wanted to go swimming.

This is a rarity. Sam and Preston usually act as if the other doesn't even exist. Its not that they don't like each other - they just merely don't acknowledge one another. I was so happy to see the two of them sharing a chair.

Wait... We weren't looking at each other...

Now these two - peas and carrots. They love each other so much. Drew sometimes calls Lizzie his "sister". She mothers him and he takes advantage of all of the attention.

I'm so glad that they have each other. They are truly best friends.

Lastly, Brandon and my baby.

Even though its not over yet - we have made so many wonderful memories this summer. It has been so hot that we are all welcoming fall with open arms.

Things will start to slow down so hopefully, I will be able to blog on a regular basis!

Thanks for reading!

Houston... We Have a Problem... Potentially.

For Christmas this year, my boys were so lucky to receive a whole McDonald's set... Drive Thru headset and all... I really hope that this is not Sam's life goal - to become a McDonald's drive thru worker...

Notice that he has the headset on backwards...

*note - nothing against those who work for McDonalds... Sam's own mother ran a drive thru at Kentucky Fried Chicken for six years... Yes - six years.

Homeboy's Crazy

Check out Drew in his throwback "Rays Jewelers" jersey... That thing belonged to Brandon when he was a kid and it is Drew's most prized possession when it comes to his wardrobe anyway.

He wears that number "6" with such pride... He's a true badass! Check him out!

Mother's lock up your daughters... The toothless legend is on the prowl.

Sammy's First Haircut

Oh my those curls are gone.... Lord help me... My children are growing way to fast!

So its been a while!!!

Why are boys so hard to photograph??? They both looked precious on Easter this year but I could not get a decent shot of Drew to save my life.

This is about as good as it gets... He wouldn't even sit on my lap for a picture. I really wanted to show how cute their outfits were!

I did manage to get one good one of Samuel... As you can see, he doesn't care!