"Big 6" turns 15

Anna or "Big 6" as she called on the softball field turned 15 on August 6th. We did not plan anything big this year just went to the DMV to get our permit and had dinner at Murrays with the family. Passing the driving test was the biggest highlight of the day.

Watch out for her driving around town!

She always has a perfect smile ready for the camera.

This is definitely a picture to frame.

What a happy family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At least most of us were happy.

1st Haircut

TJ had his 1st haricut on July 14, 2008. He now looks like a little man.

Before

After
He is trying to pick out just the right kind of shampoo for his new look.

Bedtime

TJ is a rough sleeper, he is all over the crib and even likes to hang his feet out every once in a while. But as you can see he does not go to bed without his blanket.

Summer Fun

Anna and GDennis spent almost every weekend at a softball tournament. Anna had the best time playing ball, spending the night at different hotels and most importantly not being at home. Thanks Dad for bearing the heat and taking Anna every weekend. She had a BLAST.

Riley's 1st Birthday

Well the event of the year happened on Friday, June 13th. We do not have many pictures of the big event, but we have many great memories. I spent countless hours trying to make sure this event went off without any problems, but that just did not happen. As you can see in the pictures, Riley was not excited about having so many people over at his house. He did not even care for his cake. He tried to put out the candle on the his cake with his fingers and it all went down hill from there.

Anna trying to be the coolest kid at the party.

Black Eye Babies

Both of my sweet babies got a black eye within a weeks time. Anna got her 1st black eye on May 25th. She was in Hartsville at a ball tournament. They were warming up and the Coach Bill hit her a pop up and as she was going back to catch it she ran into the other girls and missed the ball. Riley got his first black on May 31st at Grandma's house. He was trying to climb up the stairs and fell. I have a feeling this will not be his last black eye.

Beach Trip

We went to the beach May 9th - May 13th and had a blast. I took loads of pictures, but only posted my favorites below. We went on the beach, played on the playgroud, played Putt-Putt and road a few rides at Broadway at the Beach.
Anna and Tate throwing the football. Anna only visited the beach one time, she rather be laying out at the pool getting some sun.
TJ liked the beach better than Anna did when she was little.

Tate caught another turtle this year. TJ is not very impressed because the turtle was much smaller than last years.

My professional Golfer.

TJ showing off all of the golf balls that we pulled out of the water.

Group Photo- Guess who had the lowest score and the highest score?

"Big Sister" KiKi riding the trucks with TJ.

Having a blast on the merry-go-round.

Riding with KiKi on the boats. TJ was glad that KiKi came along so that he could ride.

Anna had just passed GDennis and Kiley on the go-carts.

I think Anna was the biggest kid on the playground, she was having a blast. All we heard was "mom look at me" or "mom take my picture".

She has finally learned to swing with out having someone push her.

TJ loved the play ground. We are going to have to ask Uncle Joe to build us a swing set.

Making Friends with Waggy

Waggy rules the backyard and TJ has been playing with Waggy through the glass door the last several months. Tate is helping TJ and Waggy get acquainted so that TJ will be able to play in the backyard and enjoy the pool this summer.

Peek-A-Boo

Anna is finally playing with her little brother.

Tate and TJ Working

TJ is helping Tate work on his Mustang. I do not how much help he was, but it looks like he was having a good time with daddy.

I wonder what will happen if I yank this yellow cord real hard.

Happy Easter

Anna is hiding in the tree and she is suppose to be hiding the easter eggs for the little ones at Grandmas. Some help she is.

As you can see we had a Happy Easter or at least most of the family did. I do not know if he is crying because his dad dressed him with highwater pants or if it is the fact that Anna is showing his fat belly. It may just be because Anna is holding him.

Learning to Drive

Tate is already teaching TJ to drive.

TJ's 1st visit to Chuck E Cheese

KiKi had her 4th Birthday party at Chuck E Cheese on Saturday the 26th.

This was just too much fun for any one person to have.

Anna even tried to get in on the fun.

Granddaddy was the only safe place not to be bothered by any one. He feed TJ cake and ice cream. Needless to say by the time we left Chuck E Cheese TJ was on a suger high.

Bath Time

TJ has graduated up to the big bath tub.

Christmas 2007

We went to visit Santa on Saturday night December 23rd - nothing like waiting until the last minute. But as you can see in the pictures below he was good to Anna and TJ despite the disbelief of one. Tate on the other hand will need to work harder at being good this year or maybe put his shotgun request in earlier.

Christmas morning.

TJ tried to open a couple of presents but he did not really understand the concept so he let Anna open them for him. Anna was only interested in opening her gifts. I did manage to surprise her with one or two gifts this year. It seems harder and harder to keep her gifts a secret.

Christmas Breakfast

TJ had grits for the 1st time this morning. He did not understand what all the hype was about. He seemed to like them, but has not wanted to eat them since.

Opening all of the gifts this morning must have really tired them out. Or is Anna trying to make sure she is the favorite.

Christmas dinner at Grandma's. TJ is still in a good mood after being on the go all day.

He sure does look like Uncle Joe in this picture.