Keeping up with the Joneses

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Spring Break 2013

The first day it was freezing so we went fishing.

The second day it was windy so we flew a kite. I have never flown a kite. I think I was as excited as Ann Charlotte!

III and IV

Yes we were twinkies!!! Loved every minute of it :)

Only family pic we got--not the best

Up when the sun was not! The time changed and so it took a few days to get used to it.

Before the sun came up this boy was all smiles.

My beach bum! Thankful he loved it as much as his mama!

Little fishy didn't forget how to swim. Another blessing!

I cannot get enough of this boy!

We spent a day with dear friends! My BFF and her kids! Here is Ann Charlotte, Anna Prescott and Collier. They didn't get out of the pool for hours!

Cuties!

Our friends the Stockburgers were there! The beach is so much more fun when friends are there to play with you!

JuJu and IV at lunch!

Sis posing for a pic!

We had a relaxing vacation! We made the most of it in spite of runny noses, laryngitis and ear infections. God is Good!

No Joke God

"Dear God,

Thank you for making us and for all that you do for us. I like people just the way they are God, thank you for making them like that. I am not joking God. I love you. Amen."

Paraphrased from Ann Charlotte's prayer tonight (to the best we can remember it)

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Sunday Fundays

Posing after church. I love this one!

Ann Charlotte ready for her choir concert

Back row, where she will be. Always.

Ann Charlotte and her buddy Mary Mac.

Ann Charlotte and her buddy Ellie.

The fam!

Letting Go...

He did it! Tonight little Hooper let go and took several steps! Wow, I can't believe he is growing up so fast.

This was Valentine's Day. Notice he was still holding on :)

Friday, March 1, 2013

Tonight Trey is in Tunica with some good friends. One of his best friends lost his father a few weeks ago so they are going to "getaway" for the night. Tonight Ann Charlotte said....

"I sure hope Daddy is having fun at his sleepover"

I can only imagine what she has in her head. Daddy and all of his buddies in PJs sitting around eating popcorn and watching movies :) Who knows, maybe that is what is happening right now ;)

She slept in her bed ALL NIGHT for 8 nights to get this awesome straw! Too bad she hasn't continued this tradition without an incentive. I am trying to decide if I get an incentive or if I just relish these moments. She will not be crawling in our bed in the middle of the night forever and I am sure I will miss it!

Monday, February 11, 2013

I Love You All The Way...

To God and back!

That is what Ann Charlotte tells "Hoopie" everyday! So sweet!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Happy Birthday Hoopie

Sissy's artwork/decorations

Hooper Jr. and Hooper IV

Ann Charlotte was so in to helping decorate! I think she is a Martha in the making.

Uncle C and Aunt LyLy came

Hooper was ready to party

Family photo

Don't take my pretzel away (with chocolate of course)

Opening gifts

How old are you Hooper??

Cake time!

Hmmm...this taste pretty good.

This is all mine?

Hooray!

Okay, I need a nap now please.

Showing off our decorations that Ann Charlotte insisted we put up a week in advance.

So special, all of Hooper's grandparents AND great-grandparents made it! These are my grandparents and Trey's grandmother was there too! Great memories!

An awesome day to celebrate an awesome little boy! Happy Birthday Hooper! You mean the world to us. We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy and Sissy