Monday, August 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Boys!!




August 19th is a very big day at our house. Our boys share the same birthday! This year Sloan turned 2 and Bryce 6. I can't believe how big they are getting! This year I had both of their parties the weekend prior to their actual birthdays. Sloan's was a Gymboree Play & Music party and Bryce had his at "Bounce U". They both had so much fun!





Sunday, February 10, 2008

Hot Water Heater Blast!

It's been awhile since I've posted...been pretty busy since Christmas. Dealing with the up and down weather temperatures here and a pretty nasty cold that I finally had to take a steriod for.

Well, today didn't start so well. I jumped out of bed to take a shower this morning to get ready for church and there was no hot water. Our pilot light was out - it does this some in the winter when it's windy. So, I went to the gargage to relight the pilot light. I turned the knob to pilot and pressed the red button as I lit the pilot light. I didn't hold the button down very long, had already turned the gas back on and noticed that the pilot light was out again! Not thinking I just pressed the button on my matchless lighter and stuck it in the heater again. A huge flame hit my face as the flame hit the gas and pretty much knocked me over. It scared me to death - I could have very easily burned my face. I'm fine, but I singed my hair, eyebrows and eyelashes on my left side. The worst part is the eyelashes - half the length they were and now little stubs. I've done some internet research - I think it will take about 4 weeks for eyelashes to grow back. I'm lucky; it could have been a lot worse. So remember, when using a lighter at a water heater, make sure the gas is off!

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Bryce has started Kindergarten - hard to believe!




The pictures above are Sloan and Grandpa Bill & Bryce - taken within the last month or so.
Wow - it has been ages since I have blogged. I've been busy with life, I guess. (Also, not really sure how many people read this - I should keep it a little more up to date maybe).

In August, we took Bryce to Walt Disney World, before Kindergarten started. Aunt Trilby came and stayed with Sloan. A great time was had by all! On August 19, both Bryce and Sloan had their birthdays (celebrated at "Glow Galaxy"). In October, we all went to Charlotte, NC and went to the Carrowinds amusement part which was lots of fun. Bill and I had a great overnight out while there and stayed in "uptown" Charlotte. Fun!! For Thanksgiving we will be driving to Biloxi, Miss. and will drive to Charlotte again for Christmas. We are road warriors!




Monday, June 25, 2007

Thought for Today

Bill, me and the kids were driving home from Huntsville, Alabama yesterday after visiting with my brother and Diana for his 40th birthday. We took this two-lane highway that goes through Ardmore, Alabama/Tennessee. The ride was uneventful until we came in close to Ardmore. It had started to rain and traffic had come to a standstill. We knew there must have been a wreck, because traffic never slowns down here. After waiting in the long line of cars, we saw what looked to be two cars that had been in an accident up ahead. Three men wearing ties (church clothes) waived us through. As we passed one of the wrecked cars, the one on the passenger side, which was my side, I looked down at the car and the ground. I saw a man, next to the car, blood all over his face, with his arm in a weird position next to his head. I just knew he was dead - he did not move at all. The woman in the passenger side had her back turned. The ambulance/police had not even arrived yet. I kind of freaked and cried for a second. It was the first time I had ever seen anything like that up close. (Thank goodness the kids were asleep!) Anyway as we drove by and we into Ardmore, a fire truck and police flew by us.

Bill read on the internet today that a 19 year-old had died in the accident and 3 others were injured. I cannot get the image out of my head....I've thought about him and his family a lot today. I've also thought about how lives can be changed in a mere second...and how thankful I am for my life and my family.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

New Family Pictures




Last weekend my friend Laurie took pictures of me and my family at Ellington Gardens in Nashville. These are just a few of my favorites. (Bryce is two months from being 5 and Sloan is 10 months old).







































Saturday, May 12, 2007

Belgium Pictures


















The top picture is a windmill and house near Damme, Belgium. The second picture is on the canal in Brugge.

Belgium Fun


It has been about 2 months since I've posted here. We've been really busy. We had a a quick trip to NYC for Valentine's Day weekend back in February. A few days ago we got back from a wonderful trip to Belgium. Bill had a business trip there and I tagged along before it for some fun and relaxtion! Grandparents came to take care of the kids...they are so spoiled - I know they are missing the extra special attention they got while we were gone. Thanks to our great family for making our special trip possible!




This picture is of Bill and me in front of a windmill in Brugge, Belgium.