Beach Trip with Friends to DeBordieu

My sweet friend Christie asked the kids and I to go to the beach for a week with her to her families condo at DeBordieu. It was by far the best beach trip we have taken in a long time. We went sans men and it was just girls and the kids. Julie, Christie's SIL also went and she was so much fun!

Our week consisted of biking everyday, hunting for alligators, beach, pool and more beach and pool.
Our kids all got along so well and it was very relaxing.
Good friends are hard to come by, especially when your kids get along so well. We all had a blast and can't wait to do it again!

Father's Day 2014

Father's Day this year was a lot like Mother's Day. We celebrated separately with our Dads and got to spend special one on one time with each one of them. Walter was supposed to travel the night of Father's Day so he and the kids spent the weekend before Father's Day in Atlanta with Papa doing lots of playing and shopping (that of which I am sure Papa was thrilled about). The kids loved being in Atlanta and being around Papa celebrating him.

Walter's plans ended up changing so he was able to be with us all day on Father's Day. The weekend was great. We went to the pool on Saturday and then lunch on Sunday with my Dad and then we all went to the lake.

Ann Elizabeth made a Hummingbird Cake from scratch for Walter, Boppy and Uncle Jon. It was delicious. We took it to the lake with us and enjoyed it on the boat.

I loved being able to celebrate my Dad and my hubby. Both are the most important men in my life and I love them to death.
I am so thankful for a great role model such as my dad and a wonderful role model for my kids...Walter.

Summer Day 1

Summer is here. We are so ready for a break and rest/sleep.

Walter spent the day at the White Water Center with his friend Jude for his birthday. They went rafting, rock climbing, kayaking and zip lining. He had a great time.

Ann Elizabeth has her friend Anna Kate over and they played Ameeican Girl dolls and swam at the pool. 

Both kids has a great first day of summer! 

4th grade and 2nd grade awards

Wells Fargo Golf Tournament

Walter was able to get tickets for us to go  Sunday to the last day of the golf tournament this past weekend. The kids always love to go and walk a few holes and then they are done. This year we had an extra ticket so Ann Elizabeth was able to bring her friend Anna Kate with her. They has fun and were able to see their favorite golfer "lefty" and then they were ready to go.

Done and playing in the dirt. 

Mothers Day 2014

This year for Mother's Day we were able to spend time with both of our moms separate. It was great to have both of them to our self.

We got together with my Mom..GiGi, before Mothers Day and cooked out at our house. Everyone attended and it was great for Mom to have everyone together. 

Walter's Mom came into town later that week and we celebrated with she and Papa. We went to Longview for lunch and then enjoyed the afternoon at home. 

I loved being with my babies and celebrating with the Moms. The Lord has blessed me with a wonderful family and I am so thankful for my sweet children that call me Mom. It is truly the best gift ever.

Yes I Can basketball

Ann Elizabeth played in a girls basketball league this spring and she loved it! Her PE coach, Marlene Jeter-former UT basketball star, put the spark in AE to continue on in her sport that she loves. She played with a few other girls from school on her team. The first half of the practice was for instruction and the 2nd half they played a game. 

Ann Elizabeth did so good and learned so much more about the fundamentals of basketball. 

She was picked for the All-star team by her team mates and her team won. 

AE had a chance to shoot a free-throw in the game because she was fouled and she made the shot! We were so excited for her and she was super pumped! 

All-Star team picture! 

Ann Elizabeth piano recital 2014

Sunday was Ann Elizabeth's annual piano recital. She has done great this year and worked really hard to memorize her pieces. She received a superior in the hymn festival she played in and was recognized for that.

She is so talented and she loves her teacher Mrs. Hughes who we are so thankful for . 

Easter 2014

This year went spent Easter as out little family of 4. We has just returned from spring break and had to head back to school on Monday. Our Sunday was a great time of worship at church and then a wonderful lunch at Longview. We missed Easter egg hunting in Saturday at the club so we did our own hunt once we got home from lunch.