I haven't blogged since last year!!

Wow, what a slacker!! I have been doing so many other things and have really been slacking on the blog. I post on FB occasionally, and post pics there, which in turn makes me not want to take the time to do it again on the blog!! A little laziness and a little, I don't think people will want to see the same pictures thing, going on, so thus the blog is BEHIND!! Anyway, I have felt like a "Blog Stalker" at times. I would sit down and catch up on the last few blog posts from friends every so often but I hope I can get back in the groove. :)

No posts since early December~So just some highlights to catch up. If you have seen the pics on FB, I apologize. But here goes.

LOTS of CHRISTmas Stuff!! School Parties, Church Program, Christmas gatherings here & at the Bozeman's, Norris', Cannon's. Christmas break was a blast this year!! Josh was also off for almost 2 weeks and can you say "BUMS"??!! However, did actually like getting back into somewhat of a routine in January.

LOTS of Hunting!! The boys and Josh love the outdoors. Levi shot 2 deer!! YAY!! And Josh, actually got himself a nice 9 point this year!! Way to go Honey!! It is a little more challenging now to get the "BIG one" when you have 2 little ones tagging along. :)

LOTS of SNOW!! The snow was nice......for the 1st day or 2. Would not make it as a "Mountain Woman"!!

LOTS of practicing!! We practiced a lot for Levi's 3rd Grade PTO Program~which was a success. We have also been practicing basketball. Josh, Ad and Poppa (Danny) have got a little basketball thingy going once a week for K-6th grade boys. They are loving it. Great chance to get a little exercise and be with their buddies since the weather is limiting pretty much anything outdoors.

LOTS of Studying!! WOW has the homework load increased with 3rd Grade!! Amazed at all he has in the evenings. Just makes you wonder what in the world are they doing at school!!?? :) Houston is still doing his nightly sheet and reading. By the way, they had wonderful report cards in December!! All A's for Levi and all G's for Houston!! Good Job Boys!!

LOTS of FUN!! I will have to say, tho the last couple of months have flown by, they have been a blast!! We have been really blessed with great health thus far and have enjoyed so many wonderful things together. It has definitely been a fast, fun filled winter!!

CHRISTmas Parade

We had the little Berry CHRISTmas parade Saturday. Our PeeWee boys had a float. Turned out cute, I thought. Christy & Ad, Christy & Phillip and Josh & I all worked here at the house on it Friday night. Not anything special because when you have 26 little Superbowl Champs on it~it's special enough.:) Met at BHS to pick up our precious cargo and took off about 10 AM. By 11 AM, we were cleaning up. Told you we had the "little" parade. :) Of course, all the boys had fun being together and throwing candy. EASY!! Do boys know how to throw anything easy?! With this marked off the calendar, it means we are 1 weekend closer to CHRISTmas!! My boys are really looking forward to it!

Levi had pulled an "all nighter" at a sleep over!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN!!

My precious PawPaw would have celebrated his 76th Birthday today!! It's amazing how he seems more real to me than ever before. When I see my boys do certain things, when I hear certain "lines" he use to quote, when I look at my precious Grandmother who loves him like he is still right beside her. I can't wait to see you again!! You would be so proud of all those you left behind. But I know you are celebrating eternally, not just once a year as on earth. I Love you and miss you terribly!! But I know One who loved you more and now you are in His almighty presence!! Happy Birthday in Heaven, my Hero of Faith....

These boys!!

Levi and Houston were in the kitchen floor, putting on school shoes. I went to change out of my pjs.
H-"Well Bubba, he's gonna get what he gets!"
L- "No, Bub, you can't do that cause if you get in trouble at school, you'll sure get in trouble at home."
H-"Well, I'm just telling you, you don't mess with the big man on campus."

OH MY!! Didn't ask any questions and haven't gotten a call from BES. So apparently no one messed with the big man.HA I told ya'll.... "6" and he thinks he can conquer the world. :)

Christmas Time's A Coming!!

OH SO LOVE this time of year! Just got the tree up this weekend and can't wait for the excitement that takes place over the next few weeks. A little shopping is out of the way, but still got plenty more to do.

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ The Lord."Luke 2:11

This amazing night becomes more dear every year!:)

Toyland

Enjoyed a field trip with my sweet Levi this week. The 3rd Grade went Thursday, to NW Shoals Community College and watched a production of "Toyland". It was cute and pretty much kept their attention the whole hour and 15 mins.! Amazing to me that NOT ONE of them had to go to the bathroom or get water during this amount of time. :) Left my camera in the van and didn't get the 1st picture! But after the program, we went back to McDonalds in Haleyville and that was CHAOS!! So, I guess the program was the calm BEFORE the storm. :) We did have a great day overall and so thankful when I get a little 1 on 1 time with each of them.

OH Sweet Babies!!

1 BOY & 1 GIRL for KK and Jeremy!! CANNOT WAIT to meet them!! We Love you already Joe and Crystal!! HA:)

KK Update

My sister goes tomorrow to find out what the twins are going to be!! Pray they cooperate!!:) I'm feeling the 1 Boy/1 Girl vibe. She's feeling the 2 Boys vibe. Whatever, I just can't wait for them to get here!!:)

Levi's 1st Buck

He finally got him one!! Have to say, lack of patience seems to run in the blood line of our family, BUT when it comes to hunting~they have the virtue!! He actually killed a doe his 1st year of hunting and missed a 7 point last year but this year "His Dream Buck".:) You would think this thing was huge, needed mounted, and surely would score high and in his book it did and that's all that matters. He is now asking me to call him "Deer Slayer". He's such a boy! Houston likes to hunt, BUT Houston really likes to go the "Shak", cook, eat and socialize. :) Whatever floats his boat.

Football Filled Fall

We began football practice in August and wrapped up our season on November 20, 2010! WHAT A SEASON!! The PeeWee Wildcats went 6-1 in regular season and won their Jamboree and Benefit games!! We then headed to the play-offs. Had great wins with Round 1 and Round 2 play-off games!! We then headed to Semi-finals on 11/13/10. We faced Cordova, who had given us our only loss. But we found redemption!! The boys fought so hard and won 16-8 over The Blue Devils!! My #58, had his BEST GAME OF THE YEAR!! He was a "Wild-Man" according to Houston. :) We then headed to The Pee Wee Superbowl!! We played Winfield and the 2 coaches and the 3 refs IF you know what I mean. (and that's all I'm gonna say about that) Anyway, Overtime~ FINAL 22-20 Berry!! WOO-HOO!!

Josh and Adam did a FANTASTIC job with our little Wildcats. It was one of the best feelings I have ever experienced! Truly! To see my baby persevere, to see my husband hold his cool when he knew his little guys were being mistreated and to see the look of "proudness" on Houston's and the rest of my family's faces when Bubba-liscious won!! A wonderful season to remember and I pray I will be able to experience it again and again and again......

Also, I can't believe how the little town of Berry was so behind our team! On the signs, on the TV station, the high school supporting us, and we even had a little pep rally for our Wildcats! It will forever be a treasured Football Filled Fall!

"Captains"
Pee Wee Superbowl Champs

My 2 Champions!

One Big Happy Family

Hallelujah Night

We had our annual Hallelujah Night at church. As always, FUN, FUN, FUN!! I did a little craft in my Sunday School class this year and I think it was a hit. We went with the western theme again this year. The children ALL loved it! Just Houston and I went on the hayride. It was great to get a little one on one time with him. He never let go of my hand. His little hand still fits perfectly in mine. :)

Houston's 1st Field Trip

We took a little field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. The class had a great time. Houston and Noah, of course, enjoyed each other's company and a great time was had by all. What child doesn't like bounce houses, blow up slides, animals, fishing and running wild in a wide open field?

Harvest King & Queen 2010

When Levi was in 1st Grade he was chosen to be a King Representative. He and Mack actually won that year. SO, when Levi comes home with a letter to be a 3rd Grade Rep., I tried to weasel out of it. Like, "Son, isn't there some kinda rule about being a Rep. after you've already won before?" "No, Momma. It's all good." "OK, this year and no more ok?" "Ok, Momma." (On Thursday) On Tuesday of the next week, note from school~ "Houston has been chosen for K Representative." Oh great! Anyway, couldn't tell him No cause he's in K and I have to realize just b/c Levi has experienced these things, Houston hasn't had the chance yet. Told the boys, I was proud for them. Talked it over that we would focus more on Houston's fundraising since Levi has already won. Agreed. We did focus on Houston more and he and his little Queen rep. won. :) Way to go Housto!!:)

Report Cards

The boys received their 2nd Report Cards of the year! 12 weeks of school already marked in the books! WOW! SO proud of their hard work. All A's for my 3rd Grader and All G's with 1 S for my K. He can double knot his shoes but still got a "S" in ties shoes well. Oh well.:) There could definitely be bigger problems. They are turning out to be more like their Daddy everyday. I cared about school but not really(isn't that awful?). But Josh, WHATEVER it was, including school, wanted to be the best at it!!:) I'm just believing, that will be a great quality of my little men.



They are loving their teachers and so am I!! We have had a great year thus far and can't even believe we are almost half way through the school year!!

Seriously......

We are approaching CHRISTmas in 27 days!! I have got to take the time to blog more. Since school started, I have truly been a blog slacker. Maybe that should be 1 of my New Year's resolutions. Because, seriously, it will be here in only 33 days!!