Sunday, March 17, 2013


Landon
(5 years old)

my baby turned 5 today.
wow! 
really? how is it possible?
how did it happen so fast?
one day you are meeting them for the first time,
and the next time you look, they are growing up.

 

INTERVIEW:

What is your favorite color?
“green”

What is your favorite movie?
“Wreck it Ralph”

Tell me 3 words that describe you?
“um, i don't know”

What is your favorite song?
“ummm....The breath you take”
(by George Strait)

What is your favorite sport?
“football, basketball, and soccer"

What is your favorite snack/treat?
“oreo's”

If you could live anywhere where would it be?
“in Tennessee”
Why? “because I like it”

What is your favorite drink?
“juice, any juice”

If you could do anything for a whole day what would it be?
“umm...be hulk”

What is your favorite thing to do?
“color”

What do you want to be?
"a cowboy like tim mcgraw"

Who is your best friend? 
“you are my best buddy in the whole world” 
(ohhhh, he melts my heart) 

What was your favorite present you got for your birthday?
"my cowboy belt, from grandpa and grandma"



we are definitely the lucky ones...
we feel so lucky
and extremely honored
to have you as a son!
Thank you for teaching us so much 
about life and making the most of it!

Happy Birthday!



Friday, February 22, 2013

braxton
(age 11)


 INTERVIEW:

what is your favorite color?
"orange"

what is your favorite movie?
"The Hunger Games"

What is your favorite song?
“I don’t have a favorite, but I like rap music”

who is your best friend?"
“Seth"

Tell me three words that describe you?
"athletic, cool, and funny"

what is your favorite treat/snack?
"hmmm, takis"

what is your favorite drink?
"uh, mountain dew"

what is your favorite food?
"like...lobster, crab and steak"

if you could live anywhere, where would it be?
"Boston."
why?
"because i want to see the New England Patriots and the Boston Celtics play"

what's your favorite subject in school?
"science/math"

if you could do anything for a whole day, what would it be?
"play outside.  play football. play basketball"

what's your favorite time of the year?
"spring...cause it is not too cold and it is not too hot"

what is your favorite toy?
"probably my football"

what do you want to be when you grow up?
"doctor/College basketball and football player/NFL player/NBA player"

what was your favorite part of your birthday?
"the presents and spending being spoiled by my mom"


  I am often asked how i did it? how i raised such an amazing kid?
honestly i didn't do anything,  you are just a great kid!
 ethan
(age 9)


INTERVIEW:

What is your favorite color?
“royal blue”

What is your favorite movie?
“ummm...I have no idea, uh, this is hard!
my favorite movie is...Wreck it Ralph”

Tell me 3 words that describe you?
“nice, caring, that’s two only...and loving”

What is your favorite song?
“Country Boy by Alan Jackson”

What is your favorite sport?
“basketball”

What is your favorite snack/treat?
“my favorite snack or treat would be...Takis”

If you could live anywhere where would it be?
“Tennessee”
Why? “because it is where cowboys live”

What is your favorite food?
“homemade mac and cheese with hotdogs”

What is your favorite drink?
“sprite”

If you could do anything for a whole day what would it be?
“ride horses”
(fyi: he has never rode a horse before)

What is your favorite thing to do?
“go fishing with my grandpa”

Who is your best friend? 
“Melton and you and daddy, mostly you though”  
(I really didn’t coerse him to say that)

What do you want to be when you grow up?
“chef and an nba player”

What was your favorite part of your birthday?
“spending time with my family and eating my cake.”
our lives would not be the same with out you!
you fill our lives with so much love.
kaden
(age 7, interview)

I know this is a little late since his birthday was back in september
and it has been almost a year since I posted last,
but I thought I should post it anyway.


INTERVIEW:

What is your favorite color?
“orange”

What is your favorite movie?
“Wreck it Ralph”

Tell me 3 words that describe you?
“awwwwesome, athletic, and ummm...i’m good.”

What is your favorite song?
“Had a bad day”

What is your favorite sport?
“football...because they call me the king nutcracker”
(his coaches called him the king nutcracker, because
he might have been small but he sure could tackle.)

What is your favorite snack/treat?
“almond joys”

If you could live anywhere where would it be?
“Utah”
Why? “it is a good place to camp and it is close to family”

What is your favorite drink?
“sun drop”

If you could do anything for a whole day what would it be?
“umm...play football, yep i’d play football”

What is your favorite thing to do?
“my favorite thing to do is play football”

Who is your best friend? 
“ummm...Thomas and you are my bester friend mom.”  


gotta love this kid!
you are so full of personality, you make life so fun!


Monday, August 6, 2012

it's official

Evan is a board certified Pathologist.
he took his test back in may
and today he received the news...
he PASSED!

way to go babe,
we are so proud of you!

we are definitely going out to celebrate!


***I know i have been a total slacker in the 
blogging area.  i have had absolutely no motivation,
but i promise i will try to update you all soon.***

Monday, March 26, 2012

FOUR!

on march 17th, my baby turned four.


Landon has blessed our lives from the moment he was born.
he is full of life.
he is determined and courageous.
he is a hard worker and doesn't give up easily.
he is our lucky charm!



INTERVIEW:

what is your favorite color?
"blue"

what is your favorite movie?
"uh, woody"

who is your best friend?
"you and daddy"

Tell me three words that describe you?
"i like salad" (me: no what things describe you?) "ummm..."

what is your favorite treat/snack?
"candy, i like candy"

what is your favorite drink?
"milk, oh i mean chocolate milk"

what is your favorite food?
"salad" (with no hesitation:)

if you could live anywhere, where would it be?
"to the cabin"

what's your favorite thing to do in school?
"painting and drawing with ms. shelley and ms. susan"

if you could do anything for a whole day, what would it be?
"uhhh...go to school, work with grandpa, and umm let me see..."

what's your favorite time of the year?
"spring"

what is your favorite toy?
"my basketball hoop, i love it!"

what do you want to be when you grow up?
"Buzz, i'll push my button and fly"

what was your favorite part of your birthday?
"my michael jordan outfit, because i am michael jordan."
(he wore it to braxton basketball tournament and was introducing himself..."hi, i am michael jordan")

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LANDON!
we love you!
AAU basketball

Rec. basketball is over and our AAU season has begun.
i can't believe i didn't post at all about the rec. season.
braxton's team were 14-1.
they only lost their last game.
they did great!

now we are into the AAU season,
which means more competitions and traveling.
we have already had two tournaments.

5th grade Charlotte Tournament- CHAMPS!


4th grade Salisbury Tournament- CHAMPS!


Way to go boys!
Keep up the good work!