Vacation Slideshow

I love that smile!

Happy Fall!

We took advantage of Jason's Fall Break and went to the Railroad Museum downtown. Jonathan loved watching the trains, especially Thomas. In a couple of the photos he's actually getting to operate the controls for the trains.

Decorating with Blackberry Jelly

Anyone who knows me very well can testify that I have difficulty keeping up with small electronic devices. Cell phones and digital cameras have a way of disappearing just when I want them. It seems that Jonathan shares this knack (or shall I say ineptitude) and regardless of how many boxes, bins, hooks and organizing tricks I use, we're constantly looking for a lost Thomas the Train or my cell phone. About a month ago, we couldn't find the battery charger for the digital camera. Then we found it, but "oh, no!" the digital camera was gone. I'm happy to announce the camera and the charger have once again found their way back to the same basket, so we're now able to snap a couple of photos and share a little of our life with you.

Most Saturday mornings Jason will make his way to Latham's for bacon and biscuits. Today was no exception. But today was extra-special since last Sunday Papaw drove down to see us. He delivered delicious homemade Blackberry Jelly and green beans. Hannah's favorite jelly is blackberry and I think her nephew agrees that the jelly tastes better when Papaw picks the berries!

We've been debating for several months how to decorate the wall above the living room couch. I'm really pleased with the final result. Jonathan declared that it was, "Cool!".

The past few weeks have been exciting. Early in September Jason and I drove with Jonathan to Pinson Mounds State Park. We packed a lunch and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We were also able to spend a weekend camping at Natchez Trace State Park with our friends Will, Valerie and their dog Lucky. We ate lots of good food and sat by the campfire late into the night. Then Saturday we hiked for 4 hours. (I'm making another mental note to never do that again with a 2 year old!!!)

Hopefully, I'll keep up with the camera and charger so you'll receive an update sooner rather than later!

It Runs In The Family

Basketball. I was born with one in my hands and have great memories of late nights watching my dad coach his teams in the old gym of Hernando High School where he himself played. I couldn't help but wonder how much Jonathan will enjoy the sport - hopefully he will have his Uncle Adam's and Grandfather "Coach's" talent!!

Look at the intensity in his eyes - with knees bent, J's already squared up to the basket and ready to drive down the lane...under complete control, of course.

Setting a textbook screen on the "post"

Sorry little man - you're a little small to be squaring up on the post!

(For those of you coaches out there...dad, adam, gary, etc...notice he has the ball in his fingertips, not in his palm! Fundamentals! Fundamentals!)

"No, No, No (Jonathan's favorite words lately, along with "sit") - you screen down while the 4 man comes off your screen and to the dead hole"

That's my boy. Directing traffic on the court!

Vacation! Vacation! Vacation!

A few weekends back, the family packed up the X-Terra for a long weekend in Alabama at Gulf Shores Plantation. It was Jonathan's first time to dig in the sand and play in the surf. He love the beach! Although weather forecasts suggested rain, wind, and more rain, we enjoyed delightful weather. On Saturday we drove to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. The rest of the days were filled with good books, sun bathing, pools, naps and drinking coffee.

Here's to Seven Years!

Happy Anniversary Jason and Mindy!