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Allie's first dental visit

Allie had her first dental visit today at my work....Alabama Pediatric Dental Assoc.  and no, mommy doesn't clean her kids' teeth!  I let the other girls do it!  I only clean their teeth at home.
Anyhow, Allie did pretty good.  A little drama, but all is well!

Luke's swim lessons

Luke had his second season of swim lessons last week.  They were given by Hannah Marsh this year.....let's just say she was MUCH better that the girl he had last year!  I thought they had traumatized him last year. This time, he did GREAT!  So, he's not going to be swimming laps any time soon, but at least he went in the water without tears this time!

Brittany graduates!

Today was the big day for my oldest niece, Brittany Black.  She graduated from Sparkman High School.  Not only was she in the top 10% of her class...but she got a FREE RIDE to UAH for 4 years.  We are so proud of not only the smart person she is, but the wonderful young lady she has become.  Congrats Brittany!  You have a very bright future!

 the kids killing time before...

 man, that's ALOT of students!

 Allie has had enough!

 Just got her diploma

Ready for the Booster seat...

Yep, it's time....to put the high chair away.  She's ready for the booster seat.  **snif, snif, tear**

Alabama tornados April 27, 2011

I debated on writing about this or not.  The reason I decided to is so people (if any) that read my blog not from North Alabama could get a tiny glimpse of what all we have see the past few days.  On Wednesday, many tornadoes ripped through Alabama leaving, as of now, about 300 people dead.  Here in Limestone county, an F4...almost and F5 tornado came through my hometown of East Limestone leaving pure devastation.  I was in awe of what all I saw.  People's homes totally demolished.

Going East from Mooresville Rd down Hwy 72

 More of Hwy 72

 What used to be channel 48 Doppler Radar

 Bethel Church of Christ

 House beside Bethel Church of Christ

 Heading East on Chapshaw Rd. from Mooresville Rd.

 Capshaw Rd.

 What used to be Treemont subdivision on Capshaw Rd.

 Going East on Pepper Rd. from Jones Rd.

 Magnolia Terrace on Pepper Rd.

 combine...on it's side

 Entrance of Magnolia Terrace

 Heading North on East Limestone Rd. from Pepper Rd.

This is something that I think about every hour.  This is my hometown.  This was my way to school...now my way to and from work.  Trees that I have seen change with seasons....gone.  Homes that I have been in...gone.  Thankful to our dear Lord that nobody we know was killed.  Homes can be rebuilt, not people.  Please continue to pray for our community.

Easter at aunt Holly's and uncle Brandon's house

After church on Sunday, we went over Holly and Brandon's house for lunch and another egg hunt.  This one had about 90 eggs!

Easter morning 2010

Both kids had a wonderful Easter.  All together now...."Thank you Easter Bunny"!!  He found Luke an AWESOME swim trunks/rash guard....SUPERMAN!  Plus a few other things.  Allie racked up, also!  She got books, hairbows, and a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD...and some surprises.  

 Two thumbs up from Luke....

 Allie was a little...ummm...agitated with the whole picture thing this year!

 Our wonderful family....

 My mom keeping my dad in line!