HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOTIE!!

Today is Tootie's 9th birthday. She was born 3-6-00 at 3:07pm! As I was looking through these pictures I could not believe how much she has changed! There is one thing that has always remained the same and that is her sweet little smile! As long as I can remember she has always been a happy, sweet little girl! Where has nine years gone? Happy Birthday to our little tap dancing, softball playing, A honor roll rockstar!

THE TALE OF TWO TOMATOES

Meet the Tonyas. Erin and Lauren decided they wanted to plant a plant. We went to pick out some and they both wanted tomato plants. We at least convinced them to get different kinds. Erin picked out a "big boy" plant and I talked Lauren into a "grape" tomato plant. They also wanted to name them and guess what! They are both named Tonya! Kalei says they are named after each other. However, Lauren's version of it is she named hers first and Erin copied. Who knows anyway we have two Tonya tomato plants! The one on the left is Lauren's and Erin's is on the right. I guess the "big boy" is naturally going to be bigger than the grape tomato but I am going to have a hard time explaining this to Lauren. Lauren is totally Terry and is very competitive. She is going to be upset to see that Erin's Tonya is bigger! I will keep you guys posted on the Tonyas' progress!

MILITARY BALL

Kalei was invited to the ROTC Military Ball this past Saturday, which also happened to be Valentine's Day~She said she had a wonderful wonderful time. I was sooo nervous for her. I think I was more nervous than her date. It was actually her first official date that had to face the "wrath" of Terry. I am so proud of Terry as well, he behaved himself very well.....I only had to threaten him a few times! They look absolutely beautiful!

WAY TO GO K!

I've been waiting to post Kalei's good news until she got her uniform so I could of course post a pic! Kalei made the Lady War Eagle Softball team.....we are so proud of her and the accomplishments she has made. She started playing softball when she was six and hasn't missed a season since. I guess you could say this is what she has worked for!

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SOFTBALL???

That's right....It's that time again! Softball season is starting! From now until May we are basically consumed with softball. Kalei is trying out for the high school team on Monday, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers that day for strength and agility! The other two will be playing for our local league. After the storm in the fall our girls league fields were used to store the storm debris so we were unable to have a fall season, therefore the girls are more than ready for the games to begin! I am just as excited. It's a busy time for our family but I wouldn't trade a single minute of it...guess I better get my softball mom shirt out time to work on my tan! That's one benefit of sitting out in the sun all day you get a nice tan for free!

TOO FUNNY!

I came home the other night, walked in the house and this is the first image I saw. Lauren on the couch with a blanket over her head asleep and these shiny shoes sticking out. It reminded me of The Wizard Of Oz when the house fell on the witch and all you could see was her shiny shoes! I had to stop and laugh! I hope you do as well :0)

SWEET BABY BOY!

Meet Jacob, this is my little nephew! Isn't he just the cutest! He has such a sweet little personality too! He is the only boy in a world of girls. There are four granddaughters and Jake so everyone please pray for him!! We just aren't sure how to handle boys! We went to visit him this weekend and its hard to believe how much he has grown. We had a wonderful time visiting with him and all of our family. It is nice to go for a visit when you have no plans really, just to hang out. It is always hard to return to our "home" here after we have spent a weekend with friends, family, and great Louisiana food!