"From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another." John 1:16

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Bragging on my Babies

Splash highlights......

Haven had another great year of cheer with SPLASH....... She is becoming a very sassy cheer girl to say the least. Her tumbling has improved and she can now do her back-handspring, scorpion and other various tricks that this momma is still learning about. Congrats to Haven and all the girls on a fantastic and fun cheer season.


Along with competitive cheer Haven has also been competing in dance competitions. No matter how many times I watch them perform this routine it always makes me laugh. They are too cute for their own good!




 Now to brag on my Big Man. many know that Hunter had a fantastic year of football. The PCHS Maroons won the class 5A State Championship in December and it was a perfect way to end his high school football career. Hunter is a great athlete, and not just on the field. He is a good boy!!! It makes this momma's heart sing when ever people come up to us in the community and comment on how well we did raising our son. It wasn't our parenting that made Hunter the fine young man he is today, but rather a combination of faith, family, and friends that have paved the road to help Hunter reach the place he is in right now. We have been blessed by the influential people God has strategically placed in his life.
Hunter made almost all the outstanding special teams in football. He was all county, all region, all-state. He received awards for being a leader on and off the field. He received overall excellence award in the State championship game. He also was given the opportunity to participate in the Border Bowl game between Kentucky All-State and Tennessee All-State players. He earned two championship rings one for the Border Bowl and the other for the State Championship.












 Recently Hunter made his decision about college. Hunter was offered a scholarship to play football at the University of the Cumberlands. He has decided to major in criminal justice, with a focus on getting into the FBI one day. Such a proud moment for our entire family. Hunter is the first Grandchild to attend college, and on a scholarship too. A very long way from his great-grandparents, who did not complete school. We are so proud of you Hunter Dale, you are so loved ,don't ever forget that!!!




Monday, January 26, 2015

The Big Apple

The Big City, New York. Mom and I decided to take the opportunity of an APRN review course to go to the Big Apple. We arrived a day early and took a walk around a small section of the city. We ate lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp (which was fantastic) then walked around a little in Times Square. That evening we both accomplished a task on our bucket list, seeing a broadway play. We saw "Wicked" and I must say it was wonderful!










The second day we spent most of it in class, and by night fall we were exhausted......... So we just hung out at the beautiful hotel The Affinia Manhatten.

Then on our last night in New York we got crazy and brave and decided to take a shot riding the subway downtown to see the 911 memorial. It took us about 20 minutes to walk down to the sub station, then about 20 minutes figuring out where to go (yes, mom just kept asking strangers directions) and I was certain we would be killed!!! After going the wrong way several times we finally got on the right train to the WTC. Although it gave me anxiety and panic getting down there it was so worth it.........

We were silent as we walked down the street toward the new WTC, a surreal feeling came over me. Almost immediately without thinking tears welled up in my eyes. How tragic and sad to see this place on one hand and on the other an honor to be able to see this memorial in person.



We had a great time, but as always glad to be back home, especially since the very next day a big northeastern blizzard paralyzed the city!




Hagan's 9th



Hagan's 9th birthday, look at how stinking cute he is!
He has really gotten into football the last few months, so how appropriate it was to have a football themed party.


Blessed to get to be this boy's momma!


Thursday, January 1, 2015

Christmas Cookies...



We worried we would not find time to bake our famous Christmas cookies... but we did! We baked them after we were done having our Christmas dinner
Granny Kim getting the dough ready
Aunt Crystal distributing the flour



Then everyone grabs their cookie-cutters and  the fun begins




Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Oh Baby it's cold outside!!!

Haven's winter recital 2014 was another success!!! Haven is a natural when it comes to drama, and sass!!! Both of those traits give her an advantage in dance....
This year she started dancing with a new group of girls, this happened do to a schedule change and has turned out to be a great experience for her. She performed twice during this show both routines one great
Her second performance was her gymnastics routine.......

Can't wait until her next recital this June.