Father's Day 2010

This Father's Day was great! We enjoyed spending quality time with those that are sooo special to us!!!

Happy Father's Day to Graham-you are a great daddy to Carter... He loves you SOOOO much! I love you more and more everyday for being such a great daddy and husband!!!!

Graham and I at Sal-Grasso in Atlanta celebrating Father's Day with my mom and dad.

Graham and his little guy on the beach ramp in Daytona.

Happy Father's Day to Daddy- I love you more than words can express! You are such a great daddy, father-in-law, and Poppie to my little boy!!!

Daddy and I at Crabby Joes in Daytona.

Mom and Dad at Sal Grasso in Atlanta. This was our gift to dad, along with dessert at The Melting Pot.

Happy Father's Day to Roger, my father-in-law! You've always been a very devoted father, and one heck of a papa to Carter, Cam, and Cooper! We love you!!!

Like Father, Like Son...

Carter, Nana, and Papa at his birthday party.

Blue Ridge

Last week, I had to work a job fair in Blue Ridge, GA... So, since lodging is free for us, and since Graham is laid-off, the boys came along with me! We love the Blue Ridge area! It is sooo incredibly pretty! The guys played while I worked, and then we played after I got off! It was a great quick trip!

I only have a few pictures, because Graham didn't take the camera when it was just the two of them...but I thought I would post anyway.

Graham and Carter rode the Scenic Railway, a 4 hour train trip from Blue Ridge, GA to Macayesville, TN. The ride was 1 hour there, 1 hour back, and 2 hours in TN. They had lots of fun, and I was there to surprise them when the train arrived back in town! I took two videos of the surprise!!!!

It's on like donkey kong!!!!!!!

So, who could possibly forget the "dreadfully huge" carnival tent that Carter got for Christmas???

And, don't you recall that I said something in my post about "someone" eventually getting the cumbersome thing one day?

Don't this little girl with Carter look like she just REAAAAALLLLYYYY wants it????

And, several months later, she is still standing and staring at the thing like she REEAAAAAAALLLLLLY wants it.... Well, she got it!!!!!! We gave it to her after Carter's birthday party.... Emma, I told your mommy for a long long time that it would end up at HER house... NOT MINE!!!! And, I meant it!!! haha

Well, as some of you may know...Carter, Graham, and I went to Blue Ridge last weekend and on into last week because I had to work up there... When I returned, this is what I found... (click the link to Candi's blog to see what she did)

...so, after seeing that Candi agreed that it was JUST TOO BIG, and returned it (declaring war might I add)...I went in for the attack... I simply sent Candi a text and said "well, I would declare war, but I know I would just end up with the thing again, and since I don't want it....well, then I'm taking it to church...." SHE BELIEVED ME!!!!! She REALLY believed me! Crazy thing! Do you REALLY think that I am not up for the challenge to see JUST how many years it takes HER to finally give up.... Because I will NOT lose this one, SUCKA!!!!!! haha!

So, last night... Mom and I went in for the attack!!!

(notice what's in the back seat behind us?!?!...

We laughed the WHOLE way there!!!! It was hilarious!

So, this wasn't the easiest attack in the world! The turkey lives in a cul-de-sac, so it's not like we could just keep on driving if they were outside or anything...

So, sit back for a minute with me, get your head in the game, and come along for the ride....

Lights out... door lights cut off.... tent in backseat.... poster made and in the back seat.... have my cohort in crime.... black attire.... and giggleboxes turned up side down.... Sounds like we're ready!!!!!!

Pulling up to the house, we see their garage door is open, the light it on AND the FRONT PORCH light is on.... Boy, this is not going to be easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But, Candi's car wasn't there.... PERFECT TIMING!!!!!!!

So, the car is stopped, we jump out, sit the tent out in the road, throw the sign up and take a quick pic to prove we were there!!!!!!!!

Then, to it's final resting place... The tree in their yard... The tent gets dropped off, the sign is placed, and then we RUUUUUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RUN RUN RUUUUUN!!!!!!!!!!!... But, wait we forgot to get a picture.... let's turn around, get the picture and RUUUUUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RUN RUN RUUUUUN!!!!!!!!!

Whew! DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, we weren't caught... but seconds later.... we may have been!!!! That was a close one, fellas!!!!!!!!

ATTENTION TO THE COLE'S.... You MIGHT just want to start paying better attention... I was in your yard FLASHING pictures like crazy... and you never knew I was there... Boy, what I may be able to get away with next........ Hmmmmmmm...

Check out Candi's blog about the attack....(click here)

Who's laughing now Sucka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carter's Birthday Party!!!

Carter’s 2nd birthday party was SUCH a success!!! We had it on May 22nd, a few days before his actual birthday (May 26th). The weather was ABSOLUTELY beautiful (and hot), and we had a great turn out. We really appreciate everyone that came to celebrate his birthday with us.

Thanks to EVERYONE who helped out with making the party a success!!! Unkie-thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOO much for opening your home (and yard) to a huge clan of kids! Haha! You will wear a special crown one day for being so good to your sister and nephew!!! And, to everyone else that helped with the food, the setting up, the taking down, the planning, the buying, etc., etc., etc……THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carters party, if you have heard was named “Carter’s Carnival”. I designed the invitations and if I MUST say so myself… they were the CUTEST invitations that I have EVER seen… I will post a picture below. Everything at the party was carnival themed…. The cake, the décor, the colors, the games, and so on and so on….

All the games were kid friendly and all the kids got a prize after playing each game. Their prizes were to be kept in a personalized bag made for each of them… We had hotdogs, chips, cokes, kool-aid, water, slaw, onions, and of course…birthday cookie-cake. At the end of the party, all of the kids got a stick of chocolate covered marshmallows with sprinkles made by whom other than myself….and these were a true SUCCESS as the kids loved them….and even some of the parents! Haha!

Again, thanks to everyone who helped out and to those who came to celebrate with us! We had an absolute blast!!! I just can’t believe he’s two already!!!!!



The invitation.... Just adorable! haha!


Some of the games...

Some more games...

The present area

The bouncehouse.... Boy, this was definitely a huge HIT at the party....

Carter playing with cousins, Cam and Coop, and Landon in the bouncer.

Carter and Landon playing...

Carter stopping for JUST a minute to say cheese.... Notice how red those cheeks are!!!

Now Presley decided to join in on the fun!

Somebody is about to get hit with a beachball!!!!

Talking to Papa through the net...

Giving Nana Birthday Boy kisses...

Thanks to Chuck for helping Graham put the 75 hotdogs together...

The eating area...Can't really tell due to the lighting.

Michael helped too!

Time to eat!

party hardy!!!!

Look how hot and sweaty he was... Bless his heart, he played so hard!

Unkie giving Carter some water... He's the BEST uncle EVER!!!!!

The only family shot of the day!

Carter's cute cookie cake that I designed.

Carter's own personalized cookie... Can you believe that he ACTUALLY blew his own candle out?!?! I was amazed! haha!

Everyone gathered around to watch Carter open his presents.

He got lots of good stuff!!!

Including this GREAT hat from Uncle Eric and Aunt Sandy (and Eliza Grace too) YAY!!!! GO VOLS!!!!!!!!

A Manny doll from Mimi and John.

Mimi and John are two of Carter's favorite people... This is his back up baby sitters for when we get in a bind! Thanks for coming Mimi and John!

Mazzie and Carter playing with the bubble machine.

Thank you so much Unkie for SUCH a wonderful day! You're the best!!!!!

2010 Beach Vacation

WOW! What a GREAT vacation we all had 2 weeks ago! Due to the oil spill in the gulf, instead of going to Gulf Shores, we ended up in Daytona Beach. It was great! The weather was PERFECT the whole time and we never once saw a rain drop! We even got to see a space shuttle taking flight over the ocean!

Our room was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 3,000 square foot of absolute beauty!!! We literally felt like we were royalty! Haha! (not really, but it sounded nice) The décor was great! There were closets galore, and we even had our own private entrance off the elevator. The balcony was AWESOME with a built in grill on the balcony for private personal use. The master suite (which I claimed…haha!) was stunning and even had 5 closets (2 being HUGE)! We even made one of the closets a bedroom for Carter with all of his toys and his pack-n-play! The bathroom that was attached was even nicer! The kitchen was solid granite countertops, beautiful tile floors, and state of the art appliances!!! I can’t even begin to tell you JUST how nice this place was! We never at one time felt cramped!!!! There were 7 of us and we had MORE THAN PLENTY room!!! Wow! If you're planning to go to Daytona, the place to stay is Ocean Vistas…

Carter had an absolute blast! He was HILARIOUS on the beach! He acted as if he owned the world while there! He loved running and jumping through the water and when it knocked him down, it was NO BIG DEAL! He got up, laughed, took a deep breath and went for it again! Haha! He loved the pool as well! He’s just a little fish which I love!

All in all, we had a great time! I was so blessed to get to spend a solid week with my whole entire immediate family! We can’t wait to go back and do it all again!!!



Look at my little rock star jamming on the beach!!!


We attempted to take family beach pictures. They didn't turn out NEAR as good as last years.


I thought this was sweet...


And this one even sweeter. I love Carter pointing in this pic!


I was really hoping for a better Mommy/Son picture, but he just wasn't cooperating!

Look how amazing our bed was...and SOOOO comfy!

Carter being a beach bum! Isn't this the CUTEST swim suit ever!

I loved this picture of Mom and Dad in their tooooo cooooooool ray-bans!!!

Gosh, I love him!!!!!!!!

How sweet!

All decked out for dinner with his sperrys on!

Carter learned how to fly a kite too!

He seriously is flying this ON HIS OWN!

Graham helping him get the kite in the air... Notice the kite at the top of the pic!

Chad and Unkie looking sharp!!!

Look at the look on his face. Can you tell he is saying "mommy, hurry, I want to go to the beach!!!!"

I SOOOOOO love him!

Toasting time!!!!

He was looking up to see the airplane here....

Carter LOVED planning with all of his sand toys.... and he had TONS of them!

He was by far the CUTEST thing on the beach!!!

Running after mommy as I was trying to get ahead enough for a good picture!

Aaaaaaand, he off!

Meeting mother ocean!

Taking a walk on the beach! His favorite thing to do!

Playing with two of his favorite guys!

Running with Unkie

Ditto

I think this is the ONLY picture that we had made together! haha!

He's givin' it all he's got!!!

This is my FAVORITE picture of the WHOLE trip!!!

Carter eating his ice cream!!!

He loved the superman popsicles!

Mommy and Carter buying icecream... another favorite part of his trip.

Mazzie singing to Carter under the canopy on the beach... He was pooped!

We had to hit up the Krispy Kream Donut shop! Carter was sporting their hat while he enjoyed his sprinkle donut!!!

Bucket head!

The Krispy Kreme boys...

Mazzie and Carter enjoying the BEAUTIFUL pool!

Takin a dip!

It was SUCH a great trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!