Monday, September 01, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Mud Monkey Party
Happy 6th to my Sweetest Girl in the Whole Wide World
Miss Allison all dressed up and has a place to go.
Mississippi Mud Monkey Pottery it is..Sam Reagan Preston Nathan & Drew, all showed up and had something to do. Aunt LeAnn, Mr. Bill, Mrs. Tracy, Mr Keith Mrs. Amanda, Grancy & Gramps got to look on and eat some food. They all could have painted too!
Happy Birthday to you! Hey that Guitar Shaped Hannah Montana CupCake Cake was so very good! That's gotta be a Rockin Birthday!
The crowd was entertaining, but We are missing Miss Laycee.
She went and broke her arm 2 days ago. That poor baby broke it good. Three places they say. She had to have surgery on it, but we hope that in no time she'll be feeling like she should. Laycee is like a sister to Allison. My baby was so so worried about her. We took her some flowers and a webkin and purple polish while she was in the hospital to cheer her up on Friday.
Nathan was our entertainment at the party. Always the goof ball. However he does take his pottery painting very seriously. Penguin painted ever so carefully perfectly done.
Great party I thought. Kids had fun. I had fun watching them have fun.. Well do it again in March.. What I wonder will Nathan want to do then?
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Allison is 6 years old
"For a special Daughter and Sister"
With love from your family
You are a wonderful daughter, and a terrific little sister and we want to tell you how proud we are of you-- Proud of your accomplishments, of your ability to make your own choices, and especially the beautiful girl you've become. We'll always be proud of you...and now more than ever, we want you to know how much we'll always love you.
Happy Birthday
Love you so much
Mom Dad & Nathan
My baby girl is 6 today. It was also the second day of school so they didn't allow me to come to eat lunch with her. But we did bring cupcakes for the class to share. I also snuck a special suprise in her backpack. (Tiger Webkin)
First Day of School August 7, 2008
Allison starting 1st grade
Nathan starting 3rd Grade Teacher Mrs. Germany
Allison in class Teacher Mrs. Pulliam
Assistant Mrs. King
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Florida June 2008
Our view from the CondoDoes it get better than this?
On the dunes
Strike a pose... 
Seaside pow wow
(what can we do to look silly?)
I know; let's chase each other!
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Allison
When I took this picture Allison was sick with 5th's Disease and out of School. I was at work on "location" taking some pictures of a house to sell. I guess you can say we had a "take your daughter to work day" Allison didn't find it too exciting.. but I though the azeleas were pretty anyway.
Allison has learned a new trick!
Daddy taught me to ride my bike with no training wheels!I can even do it in the dark... 
Poor daddy he ran and ran and ran. But it was worth it!
THE PRO!
Peter's First "Unsupervised" Crawfish Boil
Laissez les bon temps roulette!
"Who dat Yankee cookin' dem crawfish??"
"skeptical" 
"Bravery"
Interesting thought of the day...
An Extra Quote of the Day… I hope you will all read to the end. Jay Leno puts it into perspective and makes us think about the pathetic negativity. That's right, Jay Leno!! Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often see....
"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country i s headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3's of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What are we so unhappy about?'' Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter? Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state? Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter? I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provides services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here. I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nati on in the dark days after 9/11? The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it ... are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no dr aft in this country. They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable' ' discharge after a few days in the brig. So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about "how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way"...Insane!Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your birdcage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and ap preciative."With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"
"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country i s headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3's of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What are we so unhappy about?'' Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter? Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state? Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter? I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provides services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here. I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nati on in the dark days after 9/11? The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it ... are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no dr aft in this country. They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable' ' discharge after a few days in the brig. So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about "how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way"...Insane!Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your birdcage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and ap preciative."With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Happy Birthday Nathan!
Blowing out candles (second time) First time Layke did it for him plus I wasnt' ready for the shot!
Thanks Uncle Adam! Just what I wanted!!! Jurassic Park the TRILOGY!! 
I dont know what this is about!
Thanks Mom & Dad. You got my Spinosaurus! (and thank you Ebay!) 
Happy Birthday Nathan! We are so proud of you!
We had the 8th birthday this year at Strike Zone in Southaven.
In attendance:
Mom & Dad, Allison
LeAnn Lory & Preston Malone
Tracy Bill Sam & Reagan Wilson
Beth Brian Taylor & Caitlyn Stephens
Amanda Keith & Drew Vaughters
Brandi Shannon Layke & Laycee Spencer
All the kids had a great time.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Winter's Finally arrived
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Friday 1pm. Kids get out of school early for "Spring Break" Due to incoming BLIZZARD..... 
The kids found an interesting but foreign object in Gramps & Grancy's garage. Gramps says it will ride on the snow.... Hey this is fun.. who knew?? I bet we're the only kids in Mississippi with a snow sled...
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Allison's Deep Thoughts
" Mom when you get to be 100 years old you die."
" well, you know some people live to be over 100."
"And how did they do that?", she questions.
"I suppose they eat healthy and laugh alot and get enough exercise."
"well, ok, that's good, but mom....."
"yeah honey"
"I really like to eat snacks.... and they're not so healthy"
" well, you know some people live to be over 100."
"And how did they do that?", she questions.
"I suppose they eat healthy and laugh alot and get enough exercise."
"well, ok, that's good, but mom....."
"yeah honey"
"I really like to eat snacks.... and they're not so healthy"
Gas bill blues..
Well the Gas company stopped by the other day to inform us they need to make an appointment to read the meter.
We installed a fence about two years ago in front of it and apparently they've not made any attempt to read it since, thanks in part to Daisy....GUARD DOG!
Stay tuned and I'll let you know how many thousands of dollars we will owe them.
Any and all donations will be accepted.
For all of you that I bragged to about my low gas bill....Keep smilin!
Lorrie
We installed a fence about two years ago in front of it and apparently they've not made any attempt to read it since, thanks in part to Daisy....GUARD DOG!
Stay tuned and I'll let you know how many thousands of dollars we will owe them.
Any and all donations will be accepted.
For all of you that I bragged to about my low gas bill....Keep smilin!
Lorrie
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Lipizzaner Stallion Show
We took the kids to see the Lipizzaner Stallion Show today.
http://www.lipizzaner.com/
It was different. I can say I've done that one now.
Nothing much else going on here. Allison had a birthday party to go to and it was at Bath Junkie. If you get an opportunity to go to one of those stores I highly recommend. I got Daisy some Mutt Mist (she's been smelling aweful lately) I guess the weather has something to do with it but we really can't bathe her like we want b/c it's so darn cold.)The girls got to pick flavors and mix some bath salts and do girly things. The products smell WONDERFUL.
Allison & I are suffering from Pink Eye. Nathan's got a bad cold. So far Peter's dodged the bullet. I guess we're due for some sickness around here. The kids have been pretty healthy since they had Tonsils/adenoids removed two years ago. So I can't complain.
Nathan's doing great in school, not that he's enjoying it but at least we're making progress. Allison is loving kindergarten. Hope it lasts once she goes to first grade!
Megan & Allison at Bath Junkie
http://www.lipizzaner.com/
It was different. I can say I've done that one now.
Nothing much else going on here. Allison had a birthday party to go to and it was at Bath Junkie. If you get an opportunity to go to one of those stores I highly recommend. I got Daisy some Mutt Mist (she's been smelling aweful lately) I guess the weather has something to do with it but we really can't bathe her like we want b/c it's so darn cold.)The girls got to pick flavors and mix some bath salts and do girly things. The products smell WONDERFUL.
Allison & I are suffering from Pink Eye. Nathan's got a bad cold. So far Peter's dodged the bullet. I guess we're due for some sickness around here. The kids have been pretty healthy since they had Tonsils/adenoids removed two years ago. So I can't complain.Nathan's doing great in school, not that he's enjoying it but at least we're making progress. Allison is loving kindergarten. Hope it lasts once she goes to first grade!
Megan & Allison at Bath Junkie
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