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!

Wedding pics preview....

Courtesy of our cousin Myra, here are a few quick pics from the weekend since MJ didn't have any available last night....

Adam and Meredith Tipton!

(don't you just love it when you smile so many times your cheeks start to hurt?)

It takes a whole family to chase that kid down!

...and after the wedding, a little Hi-Lo-Jack. When will those old guys ever learn? The young of the family still run the table. We'll count you young this time Jimmy :) - thanks for helping me put a Uncle Ancel stompin' on dad and Tippy. All in honor of you little bro!

Congratulations Adam and Meredith Tipton!

Sorry, I don't have any cute photos from the wedding. I'll never figure out how to be a bridesmaid, daughter-in-law, wife of the minister/best man, mother of Jonathan and still remember to put a camera in the makeup bag. I'm sure our Crazy Aunt Ann will send some photos this way soon (hint, hint)!

It was so much fun to celebrate the beginning of Adam and Meredith's life together. The weekend was a whirlwind of dinners, lunches, brunches, hair, makeup, smiles, laughter, coffee, chocolate chip cookie dough, dresses and family. Can I even describe the joy of hanging out with Jason's cousins, aunts and uncles? Has anyone mentioned we should do that more often?

So here's to Adam and Meredith - Hope you all have a wonderful time on your honeymoon!

And here's to Charlie and Kay, proud parents of the groom - Wasn't the weekend wonderful? We hope you are able to rest and relax!

Look Who's Two!!! Happy Birthday Jonathan!

Our little buddy turned 2 on June 14th! We celebrated today with friends and family. It was a ball (literally)!!!








































We started the afternoon with some yummy food: chips and rotel, pinwheel wraps, fruit kabobs, veggies and Jonathan's favorite, Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets. The weather was perfect for dining on the deck. After Jonathan open gifts we played with the new John Deere E-Tractor in the front yard. The evening ended with delicious chocolate cake, ice cream, UNO and Thomas the Train. Jonathan loved being surrounded by his family. Thank you Valerie and Will for your expert command of the cameras! It was a blast to make this day special for Jonathan! What a blessing to have such wonderful family and friends.

Yummy Cake!

This weekend our friends Jenny and Steven came to visit. We celebrated Jonathan's birthday a little early with a yummy cake from Shirley's Bakery! THANK YOU JENNY AND STEVEN!