G-Force Party TIme!!

We had a beautiful day, Saturday, to celebrate Houston's birthday. The kiddos swam, we had good ole' unhealthy party food and fun, fun, fun! Thanks to everyone who came. Houston is so precious and we are so grateful ya'll could enjoy this time with us. Have I mentioned before how much I love him?!:)

"Daddy, did you hear that?!" This child loves musical cards. Every time we go to Wal-Mart, the first place he wants to go is not the toys, but the cards!

My precious Grandaddy straight from the pea field! Couldn't miss his great grandson's party!:)

THANKS Nana and Pop for letting us use the pool! Houston had a choice of what kind of party and he chose pool party at Nana's!
The much dreaded birthday spanking!
And since he hasn't had one in a while, Josh grabbed Levi too!
Will have more pics on G-Force Party, Part II!

Happy Birthday to our "Housto-Cannono"!

Oh my goodness, my baby is FIVE!! I love him so much it's unreal! He's precious, he's sweet, he's handsome, he's snuggly, he's kissable, he's SO lovable, he's an answer to our prayers! A true miracle, shaped and molded by our Heavenly Father. Houston......he's unconditional love!

We love you so much Houston!!

We Love you too, Levi. He really loves us too but not enough to stop playing and take a pic.ha

Where has the time gone?! May God Bless You With Many, Many More My Baby!!

"Another Tooth Another Grown-Upper"

I awoke at 5:45 AM to, "Hey Momma, hey Momma. Come here I need you. I've got a surprise!" So I slowly woke up and thought what surprise could he possibly have this early. He doesn't get up for another hour or so. He repeated the message a couple of times and the whole time I was trying to shush him from waking Houston. He had turned the loft light on and was grinning from ear to ear. He had pulled another tooth! "Good job buddy. Are you still bleeding?" "No, Momma. There wasn't any blood." And there wasn't, not one drop. He said he "woke up with a toothache and thumped it a couple of times and it just fell right out!" So glad he didn't get choked. He wanted a baggie with the date on it and to put it under his pillow "before the sun comes up"! I persuaded him it was almost daylight and the tooth fairy wouldn't be around this time of night or morning or whatever time it was. "OK, we'll put in there tomorrow night." Then we snuggled and drifted off for about another hour.

When we got up of course the first thing out of his mouth was "Where's my tooth, Momma?" We went about our morning and on the way to school he said, "Momma, another tooth pulled means another grown-upper I am. Before you know it I'll be in High School and won't have no more teeth to pull." Why do they want to be more "grown-upper" so bad? At least, he still thinks the tooth fairy comes around and I'll not tell him any different until I absolutely have to!

Check out this cute, more grown-upper smile!

PeeWee Benefit Game

We had our first "game" this weekend. It was just a benefit game of PeeWee teams. The "real games" don't start until the 1st weekend of Oct. Levi LOVED it!! It was so amazing to watch him. When we got out of the truck he said,"Oh my goodness. This is the day I've dreamed of all my life. My first real football field game. I can't believe it! Momma, dreams really do come true." He was so serious and I was so wanting to laugh. The boy eats, lives and breathes ball!

Josh had to work Sat., so he rode over with Adam and Christy. The boys and I were already over in Millport for Ben's birthday party. Houston really enjoyed watching it too, but not as much as playing with Ben, Noah and Isaiah. He did make the comment, "Wow, my brother is awesome at football." So cute. He really looks up to Levi. We had a great day and no injuries. Levi did carry the ball twice for about 30 yds. He really tried hard. I think Levi is pretty awesome, too. But don't we all think our children are awesome?!

These are all pre-game pics. I've either got something wrong with my computer or blogger is messed up. Couldn't get any other photos to load. I know ya'll don't care about 50 pics of my boys at a football game but I just love sharing!

1st Day of 2nd Grade!

Thank the Lord, everything went well! He's a pro by now, he thinks. Woke up for shower, ate a good breakfast, bathed in cologne and body spray, brushed his teeth, a few pics and out the door. We got to school a little earlier than normal and he was ready for me to go just about as soon as we unloaded his stuff. Mrs. Davis was waiting and ready for them. Here's to a great year!

My handsome little man.

The walk.

The walk into his classroom.

The sweet smile of success. We finally made it to a point of no questions like, "But Momma, what are you gonna be doing today. What if I get sick?" No misty eyes, no sad expressions. 2nd Grade.

MAY THIS BE HIS BEST YEAR YET!!

1st PeeWee Practice in Pads

In the words of Levi, "It's on like a chicken bone!" The statement he made about Monday's practice. As he was getting ready for practice he was so excited and those were his words. He is such a boy!! He could not wait to get to practice. He loved it too! Do you know how hot it is?! I don't know how they stand it. But no complaining and he was eatin' up every minute of it. He really did a great job for his first time out. I was a little nervous but he acted like a natural and went to banging heads right off the bat. We will have another #22 Cannon playing on the BHS field in a couple of weeks. Their first game is Saturday at South Lamar, ALREADY! But he can't wait. Jamboree will be at Berry on the 29th. Should be fun!!

Houston and Noah are enjoying each other's company. They are climbing hills, playing ball and getting in to all kinds of stuff. They too, have their own pads and jerseys. Will post pics of them later!

Daddy(aka Coach Josh) getting Levi all suited up!

Ready for a water break.

What A Saturday!!

We had a wonderful day today! Slept in 'til 9:30 ate egg sandwiches and headed outside! I mowed the grass, Josh pressure washed and the boys played, played, played! We came in around 4:30. Daddy, Momma, Luke, MK, Ben and Beth came over around 5:00. Got quick baths and headed to Manasco's. YUMMO!! Then headed over to MawMaw Bozeman's for a little while. TIRED!! But loved this wonderful, beautiful, Saturday in the South.

The boys were "All Boy" today as usual. Played with the water hose, rode the golf cart, scooters, skateboards and played in the woods. They got a little creative and came up with a new contraption. They were so nasty and sweaty but they still manage to clean up so handsome. ha I know this sounds odd, but two of my favorite smells in the world. Sweaty little boys, knowing they have had fun and are healthy and able to be rambunctious little fella's and then the complete opposite of them fresh out of the bathtub! Clean, soft, fresh skin. 2 totally different smells but both make me happy!

Here's a few pics of their adventures today.

They were"Carpenters" for a while.
Next: "Inventors"

Now just what exactly would a 7 year old want with a Roaster Oven? Well, it wasn't the oven he wanted. His creative juices were flowing and he "Just needed the box, Momma, please?"
Well Picasso then needed "washable paint, just in case I make a mess" and a paintbrush.
He is proud of his work, thus far. But what could he be creating?
The final product. Why it's his very own "Critter Catcher, a bird trap really." Mighty creative don't you think? I was very surprised he came up with this idea and did it all on this own. The shop will never be the same again since he dug in everything trying to find "that thick brown string stuff".

Now what could this little one be doing? No, he's not washing the paint off the paint plate. This plate has now served 2 purposes. That would now have been used as a "Pee Plate". Yep, he peed in the plate then disposed of it. Why? I don't know. Not only creative juices flowing but looks like the apple juice from his snack was flowing too!

NEXT: Campers

So then they decided to camp out and wait for the critters!

I believe he found enough of that thick brown string stuff.
And if a critter just so happens to find their bread baited box, the campers will be prepared. He made a bow and arrow from the wood found while being carpenters and the brown string stuff while being inventors. This camping and critter catching was a lot of fun. I got on and off the lawn mower 10 -12 times trying to capture all these pics, but so glad I did!

Open House '09

Another successful Open House under our belt. Levi acted as if he is a "pro" by now. No clinginess or unsure expressions. Just good hugs and high fives to his friends and acted as if "Momma who?". Thankful though. Can't stand that look of "But Momma, do I have to?" He has Mrs. Tammy Davis this year and we are praying for a great year. Cannot believe it!! My baby is in the 2nd grade and it only seems like yesterday I was still changing his diapers. Houston will be home again b/c of the way his birthday falls. And even though he wants to go "Now!" I'm so thankful for another year with him. They have to grow up way too fast as it is. Say a little prayer for The Cannon Household as you read this. Please be in agreement that God will bless us with a wonderful, safe and healthy 2009-2010 school year and we'll do the same for you too, my blogger friends!!

The troops marched in.

Levi and Mrs. Davis

Mrs. Davis commented on how tall the boys were. She said she would have to wear heels everyday with this group! And she did have on about 1" wedge sandals.
Isaac and Mrs. Davis
His new "home" for the next 9 months.

We didn't plan the yellow shirts and plaid shorts, but don't they look cute?

Who is that masked man?! Who could it be?

Yukon Moments

We have a Yukon. We have the 3rd row seat but rarely ever use it. The seats where the boys set are Captain's chairs. SO, they usually do pretty good since they aren't actually body to body. Well, lately, a lot of "commotion" has been taking place during trips. Josh told them to "Put up an imaginary line between you. If your hand touches any part of each other that means you have crossed it and then you KNOW what that means." However, he usually repeats this phrase 3-4 times on any given trip. Remember, we live in the middle of no where so I'm using the word "trip" loosely.

So, today, we had a very busy day. A lot of time in the truck. We had to go to Tuscaloosa to visit my Grandmother in the hospital(please continue to keep her in your prayers, better but not well), go grab lunch, make a few exchanges in Academy, head back to the house to get Karate and Football gear, meet Josh back in Berry to hand-off Levi, then head to Fayette for Karate and Wal-Mart, then back to Berry for football practice, then home sweet home again, WHEW!!

Anyway, they were great considering how hectic it has been the last few days. But I was so overstimulated! Please don't take that the wrong way, but you know, with all the racket!!! SO, I just couldn't take it any longer. And I didn't want to blow my top, like I pretty much did yesterday. Yes, even the best of Moms have meltdowns and mine began around 10 AM yesterday UNTIL! I'm usually pretty cool but not yesterday!! As a matter of fact, yesterday Levi said "Momma just take 10 deep "breathesess", it's gonna be ok." How sweet, but how embarrassing. My 7 year old calming me down. Enough of that.

SO, I resulted to "Quiet as a Mouse" for the latter part of our ride home, the 1st time home not the second! They were like "OK and you tell us the winner as soon as we see Daddy." Any form of competition is competition to them, poor testosterone loaded little Cannon's. After my statement of "OK get ready to play", Houston chimed in with "And Bubba keep your hands to yourself , cause if you don't that means you done crossed that "vegetarian" line!" It was so funny!! Levi and I got so tickled that nobody could play "Quiet as a Mouse" for a mile or two up the road. But needless to say, it did get quiet enough for Houston to grab a 15 min. nap and be fired up again for Karate. My boys.....can I just say, I LOVE THEM ABOVE AND BEYOND THAT VEGETARIAN LINE!!

Levi's 1st PeeWee Practice

I can't believe it! We've reached another "1st" milestone in our lives. Pee Wee Football. Josh always said Levi would have to wait until older for football. Well, he gave in. Surprise!! Deep down, Josh wanted Levi to play as bad as Levi did.

He is helping Adam coach. Another male bonding session amongst our men. I'm so thankful that the boys have Isaac and Noah to grow up with. Can't beat this family!!

It was SO hot!!!!!! I sweated more today than I have in years. I try and stay away from any strenuous exercise. Who am I kidding, I stay away from ALL exercise pretty much. We had the best time despite the heat. I just beam when I see the boys doing things they enjoy. Levi is so pumped. He is already talking about tomorrow's practice.

Houston will have Karate at 4:00 and Levi practices at 5:00 PM. Looks like our evenings will be full for a while. Love every sweaty minute of it, though!!

He really did great for his 1st time. They had 18 show up today. Should be an interesting season. Go Wildcats!!

Here's a few pics. He cracked me up posing. He said "I can't smile. No football players smile. And look Momma. With all this stuff on I look like a High-Schooler. I even got some hair on my legs now." He's too funny.

I for see little cheerleaders oooing and a gooing over this one!!ha

Look real close. You might see a leg hair or two!

He has to be under 80 lbs to play in the back field. Were awful close at 78 lbs. in just undies!

Say it ain't so!!

Can you believe we are in the official last week of summer vacation?! Say it ain't so! Where has it gone?! We have truly had a great one! We enjoyed trips to the river, to the beach, to the movies, to grandparents, to friends houses, etc. Can't complain about our summer.

How blessed are we these days? I can remember my summer vacations. Not that they were "no fun", but we never did all the "stuff" my boys are fortunate to enjoy. But with all the brothers and sisters(aka Aunts and Uncles) I had our summer's were still full of fun!! We never had to leave "Bozeman Lane". Learning to drive stick shifts, tractors, three wheelers(yes I said 3 not 4, telling off on my age). Spend the night parties, adventures to the creek and waterfall. Oh, the memories!

The boys I hope are filing all these memories in their little minds to one day pull out and tell their children. "I remember one time when your "Granna" (that's what I would like to be called one day)took me and your Uncle Levi or Uncle Houston......." I know that's down the road but as fast as I'm approaching "40", "60" will be here before I know it!

SO, this last official full week of summer vacation, I hope to enjoy every second of it! Hope you and yours can too!

Happy August!!

August is full of fun for us! Lots of birthday parties and one "extra-special" one! August is my sweet Houston's birthday month! Thus the new background. Not until the 23rd but thought we could celebrate all month in blogger world! I can't believe he is almost "5"!!! He is counting down the days.