Levi was pumped for the game, Saturday. "Momma, I'm so ready to play. I want to kick some Birds Bootie." "What is bird bootie, what are you talking about?" "You know the Hackle Birds, Birds Bootie." "Son, it's called Hackleburg and they are the panthers." "Oh, I thought it was The Hackle Birds." too funny.
The boys played in Hamilton last night for their first playoff game. Can I just say Depends!!!! Oh my gosh, I have never screamed, jumped, laughed and peed all over myself so much!! What a nail biter. We played Hackleburg, who might I say are great! Their line was the biggest and best we have played. Their roster was full of 2000 birthdays! Our's is full of 2002 and under, so we did an awesome job, considering their size. 28 seconds left, score 20-18. We scored a TD and the 2 pt conversion and won it 26-20! Second playoff game scheduled for Saturday at Hackleburg against Fayette. PLEASE say a prayer for us! I have never seen little boys and grown boys(Coaches) so happy and proud in my life. They so deserve it. GO WILDCATS!!!
Yes, we're all still alive and well. Been in trouble from some of the fam about not updating enough. SORRY! Been very busy and I am very behind on posting. We are now approaching our busiest time of the year too. So much love to all just not a lot of time to just sit and post. Hope to catch up by 2010, promise!!:)ha
Josh still has his old Monte Carlo that he and I "courted" in. It is stored in the shop and he says one day he wants to "refurbish" it. It's old and rusty and covered with dust. We were all out enjoying the Sunday afternoon weather and Houston ventured down to the shop with Pop to ride the tractor. His little hands saw great opportunity on the old Monte that was covered in 6" of dust. This is what I found. JOSH LOVE NG. Amazing he knows how to spell Josh and love already and he's learned another "short word", NG. He's so sweet. Love that boy!!
My boys are growing way too fast! I have been changing out summer clothes to fall clothes. Houston always gets hand-me-downs from Levi and Levi usually gets a few from Zac-man. We LOVE hand-me-downs!! They really do love them, because their older brother or cousin has worn them and accomplished so much at their ages. You know they are each two whole years older than the hand-me-downer getter. That's just huge in their eyes. Zac is almost 3 years older than Levi and Levi thinks he has done just way more "cool stuff" than him. 2-3 years seemed like an eternity at one time and now it seems like a blink. Where is the time going? I'm replacing Levi's closet with 10's and some 8 husky's(got the booty curse from me and his Daddy), and Houston to 6 and 7's(got the Bozeman no-booty curse from my Dad and his brothers). I believe they have both probably grown 2-3 inches since last year. Is there any way we can make it slow down?
Yes, I am approaching my mid 30's very soon! However, I still consider myself early 30's, well just because I can, that is until December.:) Anyway, I grew up in a generation where playing outside all day was the "norm". Running and roaming through the woods, playing in the creek and the ever treasured trips to "the waterfall". We lived in Flatwoods, dirt roads, gardens and "farm animals" were just normal to me. I miss the more simple times ALOT and wish the boys could grow up out in the middle of nowhere like I did~sometimes. It doesn't bother me that there is no Starbucks or day spa or even a WalMart for that matter in my backdoor.
I do miss those much simpler times but thankful for every blessing the Lord has given us and allows us to be so spoiled. Yea, admit it. You and I are very spoiled considering the days that some of our Parents and Grandparents lived in. Anyway, nothing thrills me more than to sit down and watch "old shows" together. Little House On The Prairie, Flipper, Leave It To Beaver, etc. These always take me back. And also the classic movies. One of which, we watched again for the 100th time this week. "Where The Red Fern Grows", CLASSIC!!LOVE!! Surprise!! The boys LOVE it too. Good movies, the real classics, are the ones that ALL generations enjoy.
I remember so sharply when Levi got this movie. He was "2" at the time, A new "Big Brother". My Dad came over to visit and see the new grand baby and spend some time with Levi. Also, to give me a break and a chance to nurse all my wounds, you know the ones that come with birthing and nursing a 8 1/2 lb baby. Anyway, hormones were very high at the time and my house was running over with love and oohing and goohing over my now precious family of 4. Love those memories!! Anyway, so this movie is extra special to me because it was brought to my attention again at a very extra special time in my life.
We have watched this movie over and over. But this week was hilarious. It truly made me stop and think about how far I have come from the days of my childhood. OK, I was 27 when I had Levi and 29 when I had Houston. That's not really old is it?! Anyway, back to the movie. You know the story. Billy Coleman works and saves his hard earned money for some coon hounds. He struggles with the thought of buying them because his father needs a new mule. But he decides to get the coon hounds, buys his family a nice little something and returns home. If you haven't watched it in a while, get it and set down with the fam and enjoy it one night. The boys and I were all laying on the couch watching it together. This is the conversation:
Levi: "Momma, what's wrong? Why is he so upset about getting his dogs or not?"
Me: "Well, Son, he knows his Daddy really needs a mule to help on the farm and he can't decide if his coon dogs are more important than a mule.
Levi: "Awww, that's sweet ain't it Momma? He's sensitive ain't he Momma, like us."
Me: "Yea, he is and he's just being thoughtful. We always need to think about other people too not just us."
Levi: "Yea, we need to, but he wants them coon hounds so bad, and he worked so hard to just be 12 years old."
Me: "Yep, but he still knows his Daddy really needs a mule and doesn't have the $ to get it."
Levi: "A mule?! I can't believe they had mules back in them days."
Me: "Honey, a mule has been around forever, since the Ark!"
Levi: "Man, I didn't realize they are that old. We just now got one to use at the hunting club. I bet he would have so much fun out in those coon woods with a mule, wouldn't he Momma?
Oh my goodness!! What a huge difference in mine and his generation!! I see a mule as a donkey and he sees a mule as an ATV!! Simple times, oh how we need more of them. I could not quit laughing. But he was serious. I thought to myself........OK I really am getting old. And if you don't think you are, your children will always remind you ever now and then. You gotta love them!!
Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. We broke our winning streak Saturday. We lost to South Lamar at South Lamar. The boys did try hard. Levi was not feeling very well all day. He didn't want to go with Josh to the lodge Saturday AM, so I knew he had to be feeling really bad. He laid around all day but mustard up enough energy to play. No fever, just TIRED!! We played in the rain and Isaac was out with the flu so we had to adjust and did pretty well. He's feeling much better today and aggravating his brother SO life back to normal. Go Wildcats, anyway!!
ALL A'S!! So proud!! I knew this year would be a little more challenging but he rose to the challenge and it paid off. I had a conference with Mrs. Davis and she had great things to say about Levi. He loves her class. She is so structured and organized and that atmosphere is what Levi thrives in. He has not once asked to be checked out(except for HC and that's only normal) or to stay home or complain about something hurting to miss and that in itself is a HUGE accomplishment. His level of maturity is really growing and it is great, yet, sad at the same time. I'm so proud of his zeal to learn and the responsibility he feels towards succeeding. I know that there are more important things in life than reading, writing and arithmetic, but I'm glad he realizes these are still very important. Seeing great things in his future, just claiming it!!
YAY!! 24-6!! The boys pulled it out again. Levi is improving so much every game. I'm so proud to be his Momma!! I would be proud if he played or not, just saying I'm proud to watch him grow and improve at any task he puts his mind too! Thought we might not be able to hang with them, but yes we did!! Good job fellas'!!
It was a beautiful day for the parade! The weather was perfect and the company was GREAT!! Houston and Levi really enjoyed themselves. PePaw and Levi pulled a float in Jacob's truck and Houston, Tucker, KK, KirKir, MeMaw, MawMaw BJ, Grandaddy and myself watched. Houston loved getting candy and Levi loved getting to throw it.
Houston was Wally the Wildcat's Mascot again this year for the game. He thinks he is Wally's biggest fan. Luke, MK, Ben and Beth also rode over for the game. Marty, Peyton, LG also came in for the game. Lily Grace was Taylor's mascot. She was at the other end of the field so I didn't get a picture. It was great to get to see all of them. Love all my family and friends, and yes there are perks and some not so perks about living in Berry, but I do love living in Small Town USA.
ALL SMILES!
Pop and the boys sizing up the competition.
Our UNDEFEATED Wildcats! Jacob is #3 and Skyler #31 is somewhere in the mix. We're so proud of our family!!
PePaw and Levi in the parade.
Houston racking up on the candy!!
