Smiths visit

We love when we get to spend time with the Smith family. Not only do we love Lucas and Kristy, but our kids love their kids!! As you can see everybody has a friend their age!! Alexis (middle Smith) even thinks we're all cousins : ) Good times...

Another Aunt Amy Original

Amy has been sewing again. I tried to get Addyson to smile, but she was making it a game to not smile. Anyway, I got a good picture of the cute dress!!

Meet Nelson Christopher Downs

This is the newest blessing in Michelle and Chris's life. Michelle is my best friend from childhood. She's one of those people you can go weeks without talking to and it doesn't matter-she's like family. Please pray for Michelle, Chris, Preston (2 1/2), and baby Nelson. Chris will be leaving in May for training then in June he will be deployed to Iraq for possibly a year...


Addyson and Preston playing

sleepover

This is Laken with her three best friends. We feel so blessed that she has found a sweet group of girls to hang out with.

Mimi

In December 2007, Brad's mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She fought a tough battle, but she went to be with the Lord on March 17. We all do and will miss her very much. Double click on the collage to get a better view of some of our favorite pictures.

Cade's party

This year Cade had his party at the skating rink. He had a football cake with Georgia vs. Mississippi State on the field. Here are the fun pics...

Thomas Cade is EIGHT!!

Cade is such a ray of sunshine in our family. I still think of him as my chubby little baby boy. It doesn't seem possible that he is EIGHT YEARS OLD!! Here are some of my favorite flashback pics of him...

Snow Day!!

Our neighbors, The McReynolds, are very creative/talented photographers. They were sweet enough to send us this cute collage of the neighborhood kids...






Two hours ago... Now the sun is shining : )

Cheerleader Tryouts

I can't believe my child is old enough to try out for middle school cheerleader!! This week she and several of her friends made the squad. She is so excited (as you can tell from the pictures)...

State Swim Meet in Oxford

We had a fun, but exhausting weekend in Oxford. Thank goodness my parents came and helped me with Addyson every day of the meet. It's taken me a few days to recover even with help!! Laken qualified to swim seven events (the max) at state meet. She made it to finals(top 16) in six of the seven events!! The breast stroke is her best/favorite stroke. She made her first AA time and a sectionals time in that event. Most of all she had fun hanging out with her friends and cheering them on as well. Cade did well too. For this meet swimmers had to qualify-Cade was the youngest male who qualified!! He swam his one event-breast stroke. He was seeded last for the entire event, but he ended up winning his heat!! Then they asked him to compete on a relay. His relay did well and he ended up scoring points for the team. Here a few pics:



"Resting" before finals

Cade with two of Brad's best college friends' kids. Alexis Smith (Lucas), Cade, and Bradley Horn (Jeff).
Addy thinks it's her turn!!
Me with Mark-relative of relatives (seen at swim meets for years, but didn't realize we had a common bond)

Bike Video of Cade