Band-O-Rama 2015

Band-O-Rama 2015

There are many sights and sounds that go with start of Fall. One of my favorite things about Fall is football and the sounds of the marching bands. At the…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {8.2015}

This month I was happy about: getting to go to 2 weddings. This year I'm going to rate the books & movies. Here's my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {7.2015}

This month I was happy about: getting a new camera and lens!! Rating system for books & movies: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see! ♥ = Really good!…
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Drew’s Eagle Scout Project

Back in March, Drew wrote his plan for his Eagle Scout Project Proposal and it was approved with flying colors. He had to get through ACT prep class and the…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {6.2015}

This month I was happy about: it being summer and just being able to have some downtime. This year I'm going to rate the books & movies. Here's my rating…
Water Skiing on Lake Martin 2015

Water Skiing on Lake Martin 2015

Over the Memorial Day weekend, we continued our tradition of going up to the lake with our friends. Last year they added boat riding and tubing to the fun. This…
James Baird Honor Scout Award

James Baird Honor Scout Award

Last night the boys' Scout Troop held their end of the school year court of honor. Many merit badges nad rank advancements were handed out, as well as the swearing…
Caitlyn is a Graduate!

Caitlyn is a Graduate!

Family Friday {Graduation Edition} Drew's girlfriend, Caitlyn, graduated from AHS last week! We are so proud of her. Graduation was held at Auburn University's Auburn Arena where they play basketball,…
Alex’s 1st Camp Out as a Boy Scout

Alex’s 1st Camp Out as a Boy Scout

Family Friday A couple weekends ago Alex attended his first Boy Scout campout without Rob or us as a family. Boy Scouts is quite different from Cub Scouts in that…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {4.2015}

This month I was happy about: that something miraculous happened and now my blogs are working normally. *fingers crossed* This year I'm going to rate the books & movies. Here's…
Prom 2015

Prom 2015

Family Friday A couple weeks ago, my heart cringed with angst as I took pictures of this handsome young man and his beautiful girlfriend before releasing them into the jaws…
Alex’s Arrow of Light Ceremony

Alex’s Arrow of Light Ceremony

Family Friday Last Friday night was big night in the life of our family for 2 reasons. It was the Arrow of Light Ceremony and for those who are not…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {3.2015}

This month I was happy about: Rob and Drew getting to go to Florida for Spring Training, while Alex and I hang at home for Spring Break. This year I'm…
Spring Training 2015

Spring Training 2015

A few weeks ago, Rob and Drew spent a few days down in the Tampa area visiting with his Gramma and going to Spring Training games. Below I've outlined the…
Eagle Project Proposal

Eagle Project Proposal

Family Friday {Eagle Project Proposal} Drew wrote his plan for Eagle Project Proposal and he before the board last week. So exciting! This is one of the first steps in…
Blue & Gold Banquet

Blue & Gold Banquet

Family Friday {Blue & Gold Banquet} Last week was the annual Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet. It was our last one, since Alex is moving up to Boy Scouts…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {2.2015}

This month I was happy about: getting to eat good food in Texas. This year I'm going to rate the books & movies. Here's my rating system: ♥ ♥ =…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {1.2015}

I was happy about: going to Gatlinburg with the Boy Scouts. I was sad about: hurting my back in Gatlinburg. Books I read were: Bread and Wine: A Love Letter…
Drew’s 17th Birthday

Drew’s 17th Birthday

Family Friday {Drew's 17th Birthday Edition} Today my oldest turns 17! How can it be? It's amazing how things change, but also how they stay the same. It's really crazy…
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Christmas 2014

Family Friday {Christmas edition} Christmas came and went so fast. We enjoyed our normal breakfast of apple dumplins and sausage balls. Opened gifts and then, Rob started preparing our Christmas…