THE BIRTHDAY BASH

Makenzie loves to be the center of attention so to have all of her peers that adore her to be at her Birthday was the greatest thing. I have to say she has huge fan club.
Happy Birthday "Summer Blue" hope you remember this moment in your life for a long time.

She is so spoiled. Every one was so generous

Brooks Jammin out on Makenzie's electric guitar

For the most part I have always made my girl's Their Birthday cakes. Homemade frosting and all. It's fun and I enjoy it and so do they. I always want them to know how special they are.

45 teenagers 2 adults. What were we thinking!

OK forget the names. To many to remember.

Natasha, Kelsey and Kelsey and Danielle

Lighting her candles

Makenzie and Bubba

Makenzie's Birthday Party was delayed due to the Band Auditions. So she took it upon herself to plan this party The next thing I knew she had given out at least 50 invitations and when she ran out she just decided to invite over half of the 8Th grade class. Thank heavens only about 45 of them showed up.

CONGRATULATIONS MAKENZIE!!!!!

In a previous post I mentioned Makenzie had placed first chair in the region of S.C. Because of that it qualified her to go to All-state Auditions. She was very excited and so were we. Her
All-state Aud. were held Sat. Jan. 26. Her audition time was at 3:30 P.M. She had about 10min. to show the judges what she was made of. That night at around 8:30 P.M. while in the middle of her birthday party her band director Mr. Ashmore gave her the news we were all waiting for.
Congratulations Makenzie! You are 2nd chair in the state. You are the best of the best.
All THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!

Our Super-Model

This was some Valentine fabric Christy had bought for me. I have been waiting around like I usually do when I get new material afraid to CUT IT UP!!!! So when we were out I bought the red fabric and thought I might get a little adventurous.

Once I get her started I can't get her to stop. She might be a bit on the quiet side but she is definitely not camera shy.

I'm Ready For The Runway!

Karlie has always had to wear the hand-me-downs since she came along. So she loves all the new stuff. (Even if it isn't perfect) So since she loves wearing it I'll keep CUTTING IT UP!!!!!

Lu-Lu's First Friend

Lacy absolutely loves Bonnie-Bell. She will walk and say Bon-Bon. It's so cute and Bonnie unlike Ginger will let her hold her
She finally caught her!! Good Job Lu-Lu.

A Fun Day

Lacey enjoying her lemons at lunch today!

Today I spent the day with my very good friend Christy and her Beautiful, sweet Baby Lacey. We went to Lowe's so we could pick out paint for her kitchen. Her kitchen is getting ready to experience a makeover. I'm so excited because I get to be part of this. From there we went treasure hunting for little accessories which we both found. So exciting!! Christy spotted this neat little Picture. It reads---I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.-------Psalm104:33

I thought this was so neat. I think I will keep it near my desk. From there we topped off a tasty lunch at Red Robin. A very fun day. Oh, and by the way For the record Lacy Loves Me. I'm her new Auntie Becca. (Emilee, Nicholas, Zachary, Carlito and Felix Aunt Becca loves you all so much. Talking about Lacy makes miss you all.)

Charlotte N.C.Business Trip

Tony had business in Charlotte N.C. We never get to make this trip with him. This year it was a different day than it usually is so we were able to go with him.


Who says you can't mix business with pleasure!!!!! This is the cheesecake factory we visited. It is a beautiful place with cheesecake to die for.

this is our Hotel. The Omni. There are pastry and coffee shops of all kinds Trinket stores clothing, salons, restaurants and even a Mcdonalds all inside the hotel.

Enjoying the good life!!!!!

Makenzie modeling her new coat she purchased at a boutique in our hotel.




A little taste from the cheesecake factory.

Getting ready to check-out. I guess all good things must come to an end. Thanks Daddy for taking your three girls along

Happy Birthday Makenzie

Our special-girl celebrated her 14th bithday January 17th. It's hard to believe our baby is growing up. Happy Birthday Dream-Girl! We love you!

We celebrated with pizza and her favorite dessert---- Cheesecake. We surprised her with an extra special gift. A new silver trumpet. She is so proud!!!! And to top off a very special day her albino rat Lenore gave birth to 8 beautiful tiny pink erasers. A very exciting day

A lesson in sewing

I have been blessed with a very dear friend who is a mother of 4 and is very talented in more ways than one. She is amazing with a sewing machine. She taught me how to make the skirts Karlie has been wearing. I am so proud of them and Karlie loves wearing them also.

Today she spent the day with me teaching me to make a pillow-case dress. I am posting it for the first time. I had a great time making it and learned a lot. Thanks Christy!

Karlie is modeling the snowman skirt and lacy is trying on the valentine outfit. I guess it doesn't fit just yet but we will save it for her.

Let's see. A day spent laughing, eating grilled cheese sandwiches and sewing. It doesn't get any better than that!!!!---------------------Life is Good!

Across the Miles

Hey Dad and Mom, Hope you are doing well. Just wanted you to know how much I love you today.
With the help of a Dear Friend I have created this blog so you can catch up on news about the girls and see pictures of them more often. You mean so much to me and I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you and Dad. Keep hanging in there and keep holding on. He's an On-Time God . He didn't bring you this far to let you go! Thank-You for loving me.
" Happy is the man who was well loved by his father and happy his children after him.
This father's good parenting will be a legacy for many generations to come.
Singing tunes of thankfulness with all my love.

Musical Tunes

I have always said "Music Opens The Door To The Soul".


I have always loved music. From old to new. It runs thick in my blood passed on from Generation to Generation. There is hardly not a moment that passes when I can hear the melodious tunes playing over and over in my head like an old record player when it gets stuck.


That musical God -Given talent rears

its head again in the Generations to come.


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!MY BEAUTIFUL DREAM-GIRL . 1st. CHAIR IN THE REGION!!!!!! We are so proud of you! The sky is the limit so hold on for an incredible ride.


WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!