MOMMY...The Best Job in the World!!

Happy Mother's Day to all of our beautiful Mom's! I'm so blessed and thankful to have the most awesome calling on my life....being a MOM. Who knew that joy, love, and happiness could be bundled into something so small, precious and impressionable. My boys! Just that thought and statement could send me rambling for days. I truly pray that God will use them to better this world, one soul at a time. I feel that I am able to love and nurture them because of what was shared and expressed to me by my sweet mother. I am so thankful for the example she lived and continues to live before me everyday. In the words of Levi and Houston, "Mom, you're the best Mommy I've ever had!"

I wish so bad I could hold them like this just one more time.

A MOTHER’S WAGES
If I would charge one cent each time I washed my children's clothes,Or tied a shoe or gave a bath or wiped a runny nose,Or made a bed or acted as their judge or referee,
It would be possible that I could live in luxury.

If I were paid a nickel for each diaper that I've changed,For every Band-Aid I've applied when arms or legs were skinned,For every toy that I've picked up and put back in it's niche, There wouldn't be a single doubt-- Why, I could be quite rich.

If just one dime would be my fee for giving them a pill, For making meals and wiping up the milk they always spill, For matching scores of tiny socks, for fixing things that break,It wouldn't be too long before a fortune I would make.

Although it's true I don't receive a solitary cent,
I'm repaid in many ways for all the time I've spent.
Their smiles, their love is my reward for this unending care,
And I am richer, yes, by far than any millionaire!

Author Unknown

MAY DAY '08

I cannot believe I attended my first May Day as a MOM! It's so hard to imagine that my boys are now enjoying some of the highlights of my childhood. Yes, I know, it's Berry Elementary how exciting can it be?! Ask them, they had a blast; just as I did as a child. Levi signed up for the 40 yd dash and piggy back race. Isaac was absent on Thur. w/ strep throat but came back for a little on Friday which made Levi feel he had a reason to compete. They almost cannot function alone. Houston was a trooper and hung right in there all day. K was responsible for the Popcorn booth so I worked that for a couple of hours and the boys got to run wild. They really enjoyed the moonwalk and tractor pull. Levi won 1st place in the 40 yd dash and he and Isaac opted out of the piggy back race. It was a hot, tiring, FUN day.

I've got the finish line in sight!

Run Forest, Run!

"I did it Mom!"

GOOD JOB GUYS!

"This is the best day of my life!" Houston said, after riding the tractor pull.

Reving up the motor!

Levi told Houston the ride lasted 4 hrs., he meant 4 mins.

MORE BASEBALL NEWS

We suffered our 1st loss on Thur. night to the Astros, 6-5. Bomber! They played so well and of course most of them didn't even realize we had lost, except for Levi. He tries so hard and is such a perfectionist at the ripe old age of 6. It was 2-0 in the 3rd inning and he hit a HR and we had 2 on base so we went up 3-2. But it went all down hill from there. They rallied back and went on to beat us 6-5. We of course tried to explain to those who take it seriously the usual, we tried our best, we can't win them all speech. So, a trip to the playground and an ice cream @ McDonalds was all it took to soothe the pain.
We played the Giants tonight and pulled it out, 8-7. The team did great and so did my little man. We have 2 games left until playoffs and then we can slow down for a little while. GO RED SOX!

ALABAMA Baseball

We took the boys to watch ALABAMA play auburn at The Joe on Sat. They had soooo much fun. We went w/ David, Susan, Ashley and Justin and we all had such a good time. We had lunch at Steamers, of course a hot dog or 2 and snacks at the game and grabbed supper at Jalepeno's on the way home. Levi seldom took his eyes off the field and Houston just waited for the next person to breathe the words "CONCESSION STAND". He took his own wallet I had no clue how much $ he had but I was pretty sure it couldn't be much. So, David went to get something and of course Houston wanted to go. He came back w/ the biggest smile on his face and a hot dog in his hand.
H: "Hey Mommy, hey Mommy, I buyed my own hot dog!"
A: "You did?!"
H: "Yep with my wallet!"(patting his pocket)
Then David and Justin round the corner and David is laughing.
The concession guy had asked Houston, what he would like.
H:"A hot dog."
CG: "That will be $3.25."
Houston pulls out his wallet, unzips the CHANGE pocket and gives him a quarter(25 to Houston)2 pennies and 1 nickel(3 to Houston) slides it to the counter and gives the concession guy a cute smile(like there you go, where's my hot dog?)
David said it was too cute, so the guy gets $3 from David and keeps the quarter then gives Houston his change back.
CG:"What are you gonna get w/the rest of this money?
H:"I think I'll put it in Bub's(Levi) piggy bank." How cute! The weather was great and so was the company!

RED SOX vs DODGERS

We played the Dodgers(Kevin Hill and John Files team)on Tues. night and pulled out a nail-biter winning 8-5. Kevin's little girl and son play and John's little girl Holly plays, Kevin's little girl had the chicken pox, so she wasn't there. I just love how our little team is improving every week and watch them get sooo excited when anybody on their team gets on base. Levi was 3for3 and did a great job fielding also. It was so cute, Levi plays shortstop and Chase plays 3rd base. They were walking out to their places and were in a deep conversation about something and then Levi gives Chase a slap on the bootie as they separate to their positions. He already grabs his crotch and now is slapping other guys on the butt, do we have a professional on our hands?

Future Scouts of America

Poppy had a great idea Monday...let's have a wiener roast! The weather was just right! We had practice and when we got home, Poppy had the fire going and all the supplies ready. The boys had a blast! We had hot dogs, beans and chips and no clean-up, we just burnt the dishes. The boys loved the idea of "roughin' it" as Levi said and Houston loved the idea of food! That's my boy! We got home and got them ready for bed. I laid down by them and I normally don't wash my hair at night but the boys let me know real fast that my hair "stunk" and "smelt like cigirats". Gotta love 'em!Thanks Pop, it was a lot of FUN!

Future Farmers of America

The boys love to be outside and any form of dirt, so only makes sense they would enojoy gardening. They have already planted cabbage and onions w/ Grandaddy and now have helped Poppy with squash, okra and corn. We hope to enjoy the crop soon!





This would be "Bob #2". Last year, they named the scarecrow Bob so they decided this year he would be "Bob #2". However, last Sunday, Houston did mistake the scarecrow for Poppy. We drove up after church to eat lunch and Houston said "Look, Pop's in the garden!"

RED SOX vs ORIOLES

We played the Orioles on Thurs. 4/24/08 and won 5-0. Levi did great and was 2for2! They keep surprising us! We are so proud of our little team and a special thanks to all the parents for being so dedicated!

RED SOX vs D'BACKS

We played our 2nd game tonight and they all did so good. We won 4-0 and they all had a great time. We played the Hubbertville team and saw some familiar faces. Levi was 1 for 2 with another home run and grounded out to first. He was down on himself for getting out but we tried to let him know that happens to everybody. He really drilled it down the first base line and the guy at first made a great stop! We play again on Thursday @ Fayette against the Orioles. Thanks MawMaw Sheila, Nana, MawMaw BJ, Skyler and Mrs. Clements for being there to cheer us on!

My "Engine" Turtles

Levi and Houston have huge imaginations and love to "pretend". Today has been the day of the Ninja Turtles, however, Houston will argue for an hour that it says "Engine" Turtles. I love to hear them saving the world and fighting "the bad guys". Their hilarious. Earlier this week, they were on the Star Wars kick and Levi was "Son Polo" while Houston was a "Rookie". I'm so thankful for the joy they bring me EVERYDAY!

GAME DAY

We pulled it out! We played the Cardinals tonight for the FIRST game of the season and won! I am soo proud of our team! The little Red Sox showed up when it counted and they were so happy to have won. The weather was a little chilly, windy, rainy, yucky,etc. but they were all little troopers and hung in there. Levi was 2for2 and had his first home run of the season. Josh did a great job pitching and coaching. I tried to do dug-out duty plus learn how to keep the book today, so needless to say, it was very BUSY!! Mrs.Angie, is it my turn, can I go pee, can I please be catcher, is this thing almost over, I can't find my helmet, glove, bat etc.,you got a blanket I can use?! Just a few of the comments that were made, oh probably about 10 times each, but it was still a lot of fun. A special thanks to Jill and Richie for sponsoring our team shirts. And THANKS so much for all of our family that came out. MawMaw Sheila, Pop and Nana, Beverly and Riley and our nephews even got to be there-Jason, Kelly, Eli and James. We LOVE all of ya'll! We will play again next Monday so say a little prayer for us!

Daddy and his boys

Coach Josh and #22 Levi Cannon

Mommy and her little star

Red Sox Bench

What a handsome little shortstop!

Trying to keep warm

LEVI'S BIG DAY

My baby is officially "6"!! Thanks to everybody that came to the party and especially for all the gifts(and to my family for the food/drinks and KK for last min errands). Our family and friends have him soooo rotten! We had our first official sleepover last night. Isaac, Trevor and Justin plus Levi and Houston made for 5 rowdy boys and they had a ball!! Thanks boys for making Levi's birthday so exciting. No one cried for Mom and we actually got in bed around 10:30. But not long after laying down, the giggling and odors began. Boys...that should explain it.HA! Levi and his sleepover buddies were up and at it around 6:30 and were sliding and jumping by 7:30. Levi hurt his foot in the bounce house and has barely walked all day, please say a little prayer for him(his baseball games start Monday, I hope he can play). We started the "Sports Theme" party around 10:30 and the children started piling in(I believe their were about 50 special people here) and of course the most favorite guest of the day....Mrs. Clements(We LOVE you so much!). Complete w/cake, gifts, friends, family and BEAUTIFUL weather. Thank you LORD for another blessed, blessed year.

'Da Boys!

After the rain, they had to play some backyard ball!

Bedtime!

Part of the crowd!

More of the crowd!

Notice the look, ah....CASH!
Kate made this special pic w/her present. How sweet! She forgot the pic and made her Granna go back and get it.
ALABAMA Football- we're raising him right!!
More beautiful artwork from Zac!
Like I said, we're raising him right!
How precious she is to Levi and our family. An Angel on earth!!
From MawMaw Bozeman, the first gift he wanted "put together"!
Movies from Bubba's gift bag!

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY, LEVI!!

I cannot believe my baby will be "6" on Sat.(4/12/02)!! The time has truly flown and has been filled with WONDERFUL memories. I was put on bed rest @ 9 weeks pregnant with him and told that I would probably have a miscarriage. The LORD does answer prayers!! It was amazing and horrifying all at the same time. Several ultrasounds were done over a course of a week and we literally watched the LORD move before our eyes. The first ultrasound actually showed him at the opening of my uterus and by the last ultrasound he had moved back up and was ultimately called a miracle!! A miracle he is and I owe it all to my LORD and SAVIOUR!! We had a rough delivery but "he's as healthy as a horse" to quote my Grandaddy. He arrived "sunny side up"on 4/12/02 weighing 8lbs.6oz. Who knew life could be so great and rewarding when your precious children arrive. I am sooo thankful for "My Miracle" and pray that GOD uses him to bless others in a special way, but nothing could be more special than how he blesses me everyday with his smile, hugs, kisses and laughter. Levi, Mommy loves you to the moon and back!!! And he usually replies, "And I love you to the ocean and back and that's farrr ain't it Momma?!"