Pumpkin Patch - October 12

Our annual Columbus Day trip to the pumpkin patch at Dream Field Farms was a fun day! The boys played lots of games and chose some really nice pumpkins! One of the farmers even let Brady drive the tractor! I really love our family traditions. This one is one of my favorites. (When looking at the pictures, Eli is wearing green, Brady is in white, and Major is in orange with Bill wearing a matching orange.) We had a super fun time!

Elementary Football Pep Rally - September 22

Eli and Brady played on the same tackle football team for the school this year. It is the only time they will be on the same football team until they are in high school. Their final record was 3-4-1, which is better than last year's 0-8! Eli played offense and defense and had several touchdowns, tackles, and even caused a couple of fumbles. Brady played mostly defense and did have a couple of tackles, but he was put in as a receiver in the last game and had one excellent diving catch! Good season, Eli and Brady! I look forward to many amazing football seasons in the future!

First Day of School - August 6

Eli and Brady on the first day of school. Eli is 9 1/2 and in 4th grade, Brady is 7 and in 2nd grade.

August 4 - Meet the Teacher

For the 2015-2016 school year, Eli is in 4th grade and Brady is in 2nd grade at Alabama Christian Academy. Eli's 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Hatcher, moved up to 4th grade and we are thrilled that she is teaching Eli again! Brady's teacher's name is Mrs. Donaldson and she is just as sweet as she can be. We are very excited for this school year and are blessed with some wonderful teachers!

My Herd - July 14

Once a year, the fast food restaurant Chick-Fil-A hosts a day where you dress like a cow and get a free meal. Our whole family dressed up as cows and received free lunches! It's always a fun day!

Major's 4th Birthday - July 11, 2015

Major is 4! He is fearless, creative, protective, loving, and fun! Major is all about super heroes, and soldiers (knights, not the army type) rescuing the princess from the dragon. He asked for a castle cake this year, so I made one complete with knights and horses. We had a swim party for him at the home of Bill and Reba Summers. They are the grandparents of Major's good friend, Ryder Summers. There are 3 Summers boys about the same age as Eli, Brady, and Major, so they always have a good time when they are together! The picture of all the boys around the cake: Ryder Summers, Brady, Levi Summers, Eli, Tyson Summers, and Major sitting in the chair behind the cake.Happy birthday, sweet Major! We love you!

July 4th, 2015 and Going to Boston

My little Yankee boys on July 4th. (Eli is wearing Bill's shirt, he doesn't have a Yankee shirt that fits anymore.) This year, we decided to make it a tradition to go to the Montgomery Biscuits baseball game and watch the fireworks there on the 4th of July. They lost this year, but it was still a fun game!

 

July 1-4 I went to Boston to meet my new nephew, Micah William Parsons!
It was so wonderful getting to meet him, and Alex and Sara are the best hosts! We went sight seeing at John Adams' house and saw old-town New England at Strawberry Fields in Maine. We also ate lots of delicious food and enjoyed some amazing iced coffee!
This first picture is of Micah (8 months old) with me, and the second picture is of Sara and myself in Maine. It was a really great time. I was sad to leave!