St. Peter's Pumpkin Patch...

This morning the boys and I met Sweets at St. Peter's Pumpkin Patch to pick out pumpkins and take pictures. It was a beautiful day. However, the church was also having the blessing of the animals. And everyone that knows Barrett well knows that this was not a good thing for him. (He is scared to death of anything that moves...) Luckily the animals were not there very long but he kept his eye out the entire time...

We had to get this picture. It is the closest I've ever seen Barrett come to an animal. The dog was very tiny. So maybe there is hope. Cousar loves animals so the trip was double fun for him...

Still watching for dogs...

October 9, 2010

Jacksonville State...

For the last 9 months the entire family (well, at least me) has looked forward to the first football game of the season. All 4 of us attended and the boys not only lasted the entire 4 quarters...they also made it thru both overtimes! Finally, I have some ball game buddies!!!

Barrett covered in cotton candy...

Cousar taking a bite... Their faces after at the conclusion of the 4th quarter...We were all in shock, and Barrett was so stressed we had to pull out his papi...

Disappointment at the end of the game. The Rebels lost in 2 overtimes...

No worries...they recovered quickly when we returned to the tent.

September 4, 2010

Square Squatting...

August 17, 2010

New school year...

The boys started a new school year at First Baptist on August 2nd. This year Barrett is in the two year old room with Ms. Brittany and Ms. Laura. Cousar is in the three year old room with Ms. Sharon and Ms. Whitney.

Barrett...

He warmed up to his new room right away and quickly found a toy... Cousar standing outside his new cubby...

And I promise I did not stage this picture...the ladies of Cousar's room greeted him right away...

August 2, 2010

Library Story Time...

Sweets and Pops took the boys and Linley Kate (not pictured) to the Library for story time earlier this month. Cousar and Barrett each started out reading their own books...

Barrett, however, decided Cousar's was a lot more interesting. Maybe this was a scary part... He finally goes in for a closer look...

July 2010

Rolling on Sardis Lake...

Last year Justin bought a fishing boat. We have not had a chance to take it out until this year. (To be honest, I had not idea that the entire family could fit in the boat comfortably. I thought it was just a man toy!) We took it out as a family for the first time on July 5th. The boys loved riding in the boat (and me, too)! We rode from the Clear Creek boat ramp to the dam and back. On the way back the boat started having problems so it took a lot longer to get back than we anticipated! Regardless, we had a great time and look forward to cooler temps so we can take it out again!

On the way to the lake...(I don't think Barrett has ever taken a bad picture!)

Cousar wore his goggles on the way and then took them off when we got on the boat... Justin getting the boat ready...

The lake...

Barrett taking a refreshment break...

Cousar enjoying the ride...

The ride was a lot slower on the way back to the ramp so Barrett took the opportunity to clean the boat...

And Cousar helped Justin navigate...

All smiles...

July 5, 2010

If Cousar were a girl...

I think he'd be a pretty cute one...(He did this voluntarily...I promise!)

July 22, 2010

Sweets Photo Shoot #2...

July 17, 2010

Swimming...

We joined the Swim Club this month...It has been so hot out and the boys were going stir crazy at home every Saturday! They love is so far! We go on Tuesday and Thursday nights after school and we try to go on Saturdays as well... Neither of the boys will stick their head in the water but Cousar finally did put on the arm floaties last Thursday! Next summer I think I'll put them both in swimming lessons...

July 20, 2010

Throwing rocks...

Throwing rocks in Sardis Lake...

June 23, 2010

Blackmail...

I think this is a precious picture of the boys...I also, without a doubt, think they will hate this one in the next 12 - 15 years...

June 23, 2010

10 Facts about Cousar

1. He is 3 years and 7 months old...
2. He, like his Daddy, loves Disney movies and can watch them over and over and over again! We have watched Pinocchio every night this week!
3. He loves sugar - like his Mommy...
4. He wears his heart on his sleeve...
5. Ask him who is girlfriend is and he will quickly answer "Lily Kate." She's been the answer to that question since he could talk...
6. He calls the National Anthem the "Heart Song" because you place your hand over your heart while singing it (which he can also do almost word for word). He also calls the American flag the "Heart flag."
7. He may be a politician one day...ask him who is favorite teacher is and he will name them all...ask him who he loves and he will list every member of the family...ask him his favorite sport and he will tell you "all of them."
8. When we say the blessing at dinner he insists that we recite "God is Great" and "God Our Father."
9. He LOVES dogs...unfortunately his baby brother is SCARED TO DEATH of them...
10. He is quite charming...whenever I wear a skirt he tells me I look like a cheerleader, and I, of course, agree...