Just had to snap this picture this morning before I left for work....

Jamie, Cynthia and the kids went to Six Flags a few weeks back and brought Luke a new Superman cape along with a snazzy Superman hat.  Boy, oh boy, does he ever love that cape (and the hat).  I think this picture proves that this may be one of Luke's favorite gifts!

she loves her Minnie Mouse....

Happy 4th of July 2011....

We had a wonderful 4th weekend this year.  Dinner and fireworks at my parents house on Saturday the dinner at Cory's parents on Monday...along with celebrating my sis in law, Holly, birthday.  I am so proud to be a Christian AND an American!  These are a few pictures from my parents house....

Allie with her Cheeto mouth...a

 playing football with the kiddos

 me and Sydney

 my mom and Allie

 me and my favorite Superhero...

 Allie and papaw playing

 BFF's

 OK, OK,....my 2 favorite Superheros!

 Luke loved the fireworks this year!  Not scared one bit!

 Some of my favorite people...my wonderful dad and mom!

 This has to be my favorite shot of the night....my sister and Syndey...

 me and the hubs...

PIGTAILS!

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.