Happy Independence, America

Happy Fourth of July!!!

When the Bread Goes Bad

I had some stale bread at home, so I decided to take Tanner and Tucker to feed the fish and ducks at a local pond today. However, when we arrived there were no ducks in sight..only the fish and a couple of pigeons! Luckily, a few ducks did come around before we left, because Tanner was extremely upset, as I told him he would be feeding the ducks and there were no ducks to feed! Tanner did have a blast feeding the fish (all by himself) and chasing the pigeons around the pond. Little Tucker slept peacefully in his car seat as I enjoyed watching Tanner with his bag of bread. His little arm barely reached to the bottom of the bag! Before we left, he grabbed a feather to keep as a souvenir.

Even when we ran out of bread, he didn't want to leave. I had to promise to bring him back again another day...when the bread goes bad.

Wordless Wednesday: Brotherly Love

No more hair!

Because Tanner loves his Uncle Jason so much, he decided that he wanted his head shaved. I was a little reluctant, because I love Tanner's long hair...but it is just hair and it will grow back! If he was getting his hair cut for any other reason, I would be upset. But, since it is for Jason, I was glad that he cares enough to want to be like him. Here is Tanner sans hair!

Doesn't he look so much older (and so much like Daryl) with his hair shorter?

It's a Learning Process

10 Things I learned this week:

1. Two babies from the same parents can be so different. Little Tucker is a hefty eater, rarely smiles and a good sleeper. Just about everything that Tanner was not!
   
   
2. Baby formula prices have not fallen since Tanner was an infant. Stinking recession affects babies, too!
   
   
3. I love my brother. I know I have always loved him, but staying with him in the hospital last night made me realize just how much I miss living with him. He is such a hoot! He keeps me in stitches! I definitely appreciate him a whole lot more over the last few weeks.
   
   
4. You should never underestimate the power of the human spirit. I have seen people that do not know my brother, step up to donate blood, send cards and ask to help in any way possible!
   
   
5. How much I missed Daryl while he was away at youth camp last week. He is my security blanket and I count on him to always be there...and he always is. Thankfully, Mama and Heather stepped up to stay with me for the week! Thanks, ladies...ya'll are gems!
   
   
6. I have really got to start walking to get off these last 20 lbs of baby weight from Tucker...and yes, Tanner! I talked a "big game" the whole time I was pregnant about how I was going to exercise after I had Tucker...but I have been just a little too preoccupied here at the hospital. Maybe I should use the walking trail here at the hospital...but you must first pry these Chicken McNuggets out of my hands!
   
   
7. The new Ice Age movie doesn't come out in theaters until July 1st. We were wanting to take Tanner to see it, as it has dinosaurs in it. I guess we can wait another week.
   
   
8. A car needs a tune-up before being over 200,000 miles. Daryl's car is now "purring like a kitten" after changing the spark plugs, some wires and an oil change.
   
   
9. I must resist buying everything in the Avon catalog. I wanna make sure that make some money if I am going to try and sell this stuff!
   
   
10. Ebay has NO cheap cell phones with a QWERTY keyboard. I have got texting fever and my phone takes too long to text with because of the keys!

Do you have some awkward photos, too?

Last night while lying in bed, I found this hilarious website that shows some "awkward" photos. However, I just call them plain out funny! Daryl and I laughed so hard, we cried, as we clicked on each of the different categories. As I clicked on each category, I was praying that some of our family photos didn't make it to the website...'cause the good Lord knows we have a few! Here are some of my favorites!

Take a few minutes today to laugh a little...well a lot!

A new haircut

I was letting my hair grow out, but decided to just get it cut off. It is hot outside and everyone else was getting their head shaved, so I figured I would support my little brother and just chop all my locks off. So, Lindsey, Mama and I made an appointment to get our hair cut! Here are the pictures of my new 'do!



When Tanner saw my hair for the first time, he looked at it closely, grabbed my face and exclaimed, "Your hair looks like a stegosaurus! Well, I guess that means he likes it!

The Father of My Children

I love my husband. He is the best Daddy...along with being the craziest Daddy in the whole world! Thank you for everything you do...allowing me to stay at home and raise our children and for working so hard to provide for our family. I know I don't tell you enough, but I appreciate all that you do!

I love you, honey!

Happy Father's Day!

Tucker Smiles

Tucker has started smiling a little these days...if you talk to him just right, that is! He is usually a rather stoic baby, but he seems to be getting a personality about him. While he was in a good mood, I decided to snap a few pictures while Mama got him to smile. I think he looks a lot like me, but that is probably just wishful thinking...because Tanner looks so much like Daryl. I am going to have to pull out the photo albums and find a baby picture of me and Daryl to post for comparison against little Tucker. I will let my readers decide! But for now, just enjoy these darling smiles!

Benefit for Jason

Here is a slideshow of the pictures taken at last Saturday's benefit for my brother, Jason. The benefit was a huge success. Please continue to pray for him and feel free to visit his Caringbridge site and sign his guestbook!


Jason Williams benefit @ Yahoo! Video

Wordless Wednesday: Best Buddies