Levi's Latest

A little fever, sinus drainage and not feeling to well put us at the Peds. office this AM. Sinus Infection. Got diagnosed and he just really felt like meeting KK at the mall afterwards. Amazing!! Anyway, made a purchase at Belk. No, they didn't need it all but they would look oh so handsome.:) Passed by Game Stop. "Can I please, please go in here?" "Sure." He looks. He finds. He begs. He sucks it up when I say no and off we go until...."But Momma. You paid $35 for that silly Polo Shirt. That game was just $30. It's way more importaner than a shirt. I got a closet full of 'em." :)

Camera Help

I am having a hard time transferring my pics from the camera to the computer. Some are just perfect. Others, look like they may change shades 2-3 times thru the frame. It has to be in the transfer. It's a normal pic when I view on my camera. Any suggestions?! Thanks in advance.:)

"Catch-Up"

It seems I'm doing a lot of "Catch-Up" lately. We have been really busy. You would think with both the boys in school I would have caught-up already. However, it seems to have multiplied some how. The laundry, the house work, the blog, the volunteering, the..... definitely not complaining, but all these need caught-up on. I have made a list of things to "get organized", "projects", etc. that I was hoping to soon start scratching off my list when school started back. NOT 1!! has been scratched off. SO, I either to manage my time more wisely or something. The Yukon IN the garage for a couple of days in a row might help.ha :)

Now, to play "Catch-Up"for this month. It is half way over already!! We have managed to keep ourselves busy with school, evenings of homework, football practice, games, church, and just everyday stuff. Nothing extra special has happened this month. But everyday is an extra-special gift from God and we have been taking advantage of each. The boys have gotten into a good routine. They are both doing well in their classes. Both had very good grades and positive comments from their teachers on the latest progress report.

Levi is learning how to study and be a little more independent every day. He is so precious and still has such a loving spirit~Even in 3rd Grade!(I was told that was rare, but hope he never changes.) Houston continues to get "more adjusted every day". He is tickled to be in the room with Noah. As a matter of fact, some days they are a little TOO tickled to be in the room with each other. They both still got a "Green" but it was "Green with a warning" from getting tickled when Noah got the hiccups and to hear them tell it, "they just couldn't stop laughing!":)

Can't remember if I have posted about this but I also took a Sunday School Class this past month. "Pre-Teen"!! We are having a blast!! Precious kiddos who are between "children" and "young people". The Lord has blessed me already. I'm amazed to see their eagerness to learn more of God's word. Had 2 special kiddos in the class that did their Daily Bible Reading every single day of August AND had Perfect Attendance!! That is a huge accomplishment considering how busy and over-scheduled everyone stays these days. They are learning and so am I. It's gonna be great for us all~I hope. :)

Josh. My Knight in Shining Armor. Still supports and spoils us with all his might. Never has there been a more dedicated Father and Husband than my Honey. Men like him are few and far between. And I'm so glad he chose me to be by his side.

SO....."Catch-Up"!! Think I did a little. For my memory sake more than anybody else. :) By the way, I'm LOVING the signs of the upcoming season. My Favorite!! Fall.....

Football, Football, Football!!! Our family LOVES it!! The PeeWee Wildcats have been doing great!! These are a few shots from the last game.

My Sweet Levi was Captain.
Let's Play Ball Boys!! We won the toss!!

Houston's Party

What a beautiful day for a party!! We were blessed with beautiful sunshine and a nice pool to cool us down. He had his heart set on a Toy Story 3 party and that he got. Lots of family and friends and lots of spoiling the birthday boy!! My baby is "6" and he now thinks he can conquer the world!

Football Has Begun!!

Levi is enjoying his 2nd year of playing PeeWee Toybowl! He has a new # this year....#58. Why is he not #22 this year? WEIGHT!!:) You have to be 80 lbs and under to be in the back field. If you remember, last year he weighed-in at the big Toybowl Association Weigh-In~in his underwear!! That's how bad he wanted to run the ball last year. This year, we didn't even try. He is weighing in at about 90 lbs. so on the line he goes and you just can't wear #22 and be on the line!! Or so he says. So he chose #58. You just wonder what their reasoning may be for things like this and his~ "It was Derick Thomas' old #"! SO, pretty good choice, I thought. The first season game is on Saturday. Looking forward to it and he is pumped!!

We have played a benefit game in Hamilton and a Jamboree game in Cordova. So they are looking forward to "the real games." Houston and Noah continue to run up and down the bleachers, eat snacks, go to the bathroom(15x) and occupy themselves while their big brothers take the field. Go Cats!!

Benefit Game~Before New Game Jerseys

First Day of School

The boys have had a great start to the new school year thus far. Levi-3rd Grader, is doing great and is definitely feeling "Big" showing his Bubba the ropes. Houston-K, is doing so good. I have been so tickled at how he has reacted and fell right in to place.

I on the other hand, am trying to get use to the "quietness"!!! I like the noise. I like the snack cabinet slamming shut. I like the loud TV that shows the same Disney XD re-runs 4x a week. I will get use to it, I know. I do however, look so forward to 2:30. Leave for the car line and know they BOTH will soon be under my care. They are maturing and I can already tell a difference in them and it's only been 3 weeks. Thus is life and thus I will EVER be grateful to have the privilege of being their Momma. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOUSTON!!

Happy Birthday to 1 of our 2 Greatest Blessings!! Houston, you are loved more than you will EVER know!! We Love YOU to the Moon and Back!! Happy 6th, my baby!!!

Say What??!!!

The last time you blogged was July 7!! Say What??!! This was brought to my attention~I checked and sure thang~last blog entry 7/7/10!! The summer truly was a blink. We did enjoy so many wonderful things this summer!! All of us went thru the summer unharmed and healthy!! SO, that in itself is a wonderful summer break.

Where to start?? I really don't know. How much should I include? How long will it take me to catch up?? Well, I'm just gonna post a little at a time. And please don't get aggravated if you're seeing swimsuit pictures when you may also be seeing pumpkins, mums and changing leaves!:)

I will however, leave you with one of the latest "Houston Humors".(who is always cracking me up!)

Houston~"Amy!! Me and Noah saw a witch up on the hill!!(we were at football practice)
Amy~"You know what witches love to eat?!"
Houston~"Little boys?"
Amy~"Yes little boys with Nike tennis shoes on."
Houston~"Aw man, I should've wore my New Balances!!" :)

Thanks Amy for encouraging him to "KEEP" his imagination. Instead of trying to convince him there are NO WITCHES!!(love ya chic) :)

Movie Day

Nana treated us to a Movie Day! We saw Karate Kid and the boys loved it!! Levi literally cheered out loud during the last 15 mins. or so. So cute!! I could learn a lot from their innocent little minds. WHO CARES WHAT EVERYBODY AROUND YOU THINKS?!! Oh, I don't even need to get started on that one, anyway. We enjoyed lunch, movie, and the boys even got in a little Starbucks while I made a pit stop at Best Buy. Thanks Nana! We really enjoyed it! Now Good Lord Willing, the next 10 days will involve "Church Youth Camp" and then "Cannon Family Camping" and in b/t I have to find time to actually pack for all this camping. Looking forward to it already. The camping that is. The packing, not so much. :)

Baseball Parties

The boys love baseball but they also loved the fact that it was over and they would soon be getting a trophy! Houston's "first-ever trophy"~he was so proud of that thing. Levi loved his too, not his 1st but just as excited! Once we started practice, it was like we blinked and we were partying. When the 2nd one gets in the mix, it really does put into 2nd gear! We stayed busy but were also blessed to stay healthy through the whole season. Levi is already talking about football. Houston, not so much. He could take it or leave it. Levi is all ball ALL the time. Houston, well he just likes it when he likes it. :) Gotta love 'em!!

The 2010 5-6 YO Reds less Libbie.
You looking at my trophy? Don't you get any ideas! That looks exactly what he's thinking!
Oh yeahhhh, what I've been waiting for all my life. :)
Enjoying all of God's Creation!! What a beautiful day we had to enjoy it!!

Before the jump......

Walking on water after the jump!HA

Thanks Coach~I think I love you. :)

YUMMY!!!

July 5th Already?!

FOUND MY CAMERA CORD!!! YAY ME!!! So, lots of pics. Bear with me. This is as close to scrap-booking as I get, so I have to put all this on here for my sake. We had a wonderful Independence Day but I didn't take the 1st picture!! Great service, great lunch and family get together. Great Night Service, great fellowship with church family and fireworks to top it all off. Hope ya'll enjoyed it as much as we did.

Just make yourself at home....

And that's right where he was. I was packing for vacation. I walked in the living room and found this. So cute!

Then a few minutes later, walked back through and found this.

Basketball Camp 2010

It was amazing to see how much the boys had grown since last year. Houston really has matured and actually could control the ball a little. He was so down on his self the 1st day. He was in the 5,6,7 yo group. And he being the next to youngest of the group, thought he "was just no good". A little pep me up speech and he was ready to prove what all 4 ft of him was made of.

Levi, as always, was up for the challenge! He was in the 8,9,10 yo group. LOVED every minute of being the youngest. Challenge is his middle name. They are wired so different. Love the similarities but also love all their differences. They are special and just the way the Good Lord made them.

Trying to hold back the smile.

2nd Time Around...He just couldn't hold that big smile back. :)

Momma, you looking, you got the camera ready?

He was SO proud of his blue ribbon.

After getting up early,(early for us in the summer anyway) and spending 3 1/2 hrs at camp every day~it was finally catching up with him.

Levi was tired but not as tired as Trevor! ha
What a gift the Lord has given me of being their Mommy.

They did end up winning 1st place in dribbling and 1st in free-throws for the 5 yo and 8 yo age groups!! Go Cannon Boys!! Not really bragging, just really proud. :)

PCB 2010

We had a wonderful vacation in PCB. The boys had so much fun and so did the gals! We were truly blessed with great weather and company. Chilled, relaxed and soaked up the sun! Already looking forward to next year, Good Lord Willing.:)

I'm SO in love with this man.

And these little men too.:)




Best Buds.

Best Buds.

One of our favorite past times. EATING!!!

Behold the "I am now too cool for cutesy, smiley pictures" look.
Behold the "I am cute and I know it" look.

They all 3 did this for hours every day. The water was so clear and beautiful.

Lounging before Lunch.