I am Blessed!!!!!!!

Lost our Sweet Dooley today!!

2011-10-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

This morning after taking Drew to school, Tony came home to find Dooley had been hit by a car and had to take him to the vet where they said nothing could be done for him. Tony had to make that decision we all dread to have him put down. We will miss him so much but, none will miss him I think as much as our Sweet Drew!! Dooley was always so close by when the kiddos were outside playing. He was always with Tony, whether he was working in the barn or somewhere on the property. He was a great guard dog!!

I will always remember that shy acting little dog! When you called him he came wagging his nub of a tail and almost crawled towards you.

WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DOOLEY!!!! (DODO, DOODY)

DIY ethic: kanzashi flower tutorial

2011-08-04T11:33:00.000-07:00

DIY ethic: kanzashi flower tutorial

I guess I am back in the cake business!

2011-06-03T06:43:00.000-07:00

Back before Tony and I married, Grandmama and I went to McGavock and took a cake decorating class!! When Darryl and Derek were little I made all their birthday cakes. Then Mom took classes and she made all the kids their cakes. This past March, she has been gone 12 years and we miss her dearly and her cakes. She did the best job and the kids always were excited over the ones she made for them. Last year Tiff decided we would make Makyna's cake and of course we could not go without making sweet Drew one this year. I had forgotten how much better the icing taste on the homemade ones, not to mention it is so much cheaper! With that said I guess I am back to making cakes again and actually I am enjoying it!

YUM YUM!!

Makyna's 2nd Year Birthday Cake!

Her Birthday and Party is tomorrow,

Happy Birthday Sweet Makyna, we all LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW!!

Big Dave's Graduation Cake!
Derek's 27 year Birthday Cake!

Drew's 4 year old Birthday Cake!

This little boy loves baseball!!

WE LOVE YOU DREW MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW TOO!!

Makyna's 1st Birthday Cake!

Her Very Own Special 1st Birthday Cake!!

Having a girl is so much fun!!

2011-05-05T12:59:00.000-07:00

Dresses I made Sweet Makyna this week!!

I love having a little girl!! Love all my boys too though!!

She loves going with me to pick out her material and stands by my sewing machine on the sewing basket while I sew and pins material. TOO CUTE!!

A Bitter - Sweet Day!!

2011-04-03T18:45:00.000-07:00

Bitter - because we will miss our Little Minnie!!

Sweet - because she has been a loyal guard dog for almost 14 years and she went in her sleep!!

She was a true protector of our family and home and was loved by the whole family!!

Thank you girl for always meeting me at the back door!!

So Cute!!

2011-01-28T11:10:00.000-08:00

The night before Derek's first shift, he was in the living room getting all his gear together for work the next day and Drew decided he needed to try it all on. So Cute!! I have a picture of Darryl somewhere with Tony's fire helmet and coat on I need to scann and compare them!!

Miss Makyna was not going to be left out of this picture, she is a little mess!!

She always either has a book or a baby doll in her hand!!

MEMORIES!

HE DID IT!! WE ARE SO PROUD!!

2011-01-17T12:31:00.000-08:00

I am so proud of Derek!

After completing 22 weeks of getting up every day and leaving the house at 5:15 and not getting back in some days till 5:30 or later, he is now officially an IV certified EMT!

On Friday, he graduated from the NFD Academy! He is #3 to be on the Fire Department!

I have watched him grow over the past 22 weeks into a strong, confident, happy young man!!

I knew the Lord had his hands on him and had something special for him in his life and for all this I give the Lord the Glory!

Waiting to graduate!!

Presentation Podium

Badge presentation table!

He has made many awesome friends for life through this!

Derek is second row from the front and 3rd person from the left side.

At the Podium, Chief Birdwell, Chief Training Officer!

Receiving his diploma from Mayor Carl Dean!

The Swearing In!

Two of his biggest fans!

Derek, Chief Connelly and Proud Dad!

Daddy putting on his badge, AWESOME MOMENT!

They both were grinning from ear to ear!!

C L (his ladder instructor)

My baby and me!

His best Buddy, Craig

New found brothers

Last time to get into formation!

Proud Papa!

CLASS "68"

We love him and are so proud!

ALL HIS INSTRUCTORS!

Chief Maynard

Chief Campbell and Captain Lively

Captain Swann

Captain Caruthers

Engineer Wingett

Derek and Teresa

Easter 2010 part 2

2010-09-14T12:47:00.000-07:00

Easter afternoon at the my house!!

Makyna loved her Easter Basket!

Drew waiting his turn!

Sweet baby girl!

Finally got to ride!

So Sweet!

Easter 2010

2010-09-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

We always go to my Aunt Peggy and Uncle Bobby's house for Easter Dinner and a Easter Egg Hunt!!

Drew waiting patiently to start hunting!

And they are off!

Makyna decided one is enough for her!! Her first Easter Egg Hunt!!

So did Sweet Little Shelby, her first Easter too!

Daddy and Cousin Tracy helping out!

Still content with one!!

Bobby and Drew and their prize egg money!

Look at her sweet pants, thanks Kristin for monogramming them for me!

My Little Girl!!

Craig,Trevor and Nolen, did not make the family pictures, had to run to another location,

Bless them, I remember those days!!

Pappie and his grandchildren and great grandchildren!

Jessica could not be with us, we missed you Jess!!

Our little monkey!!

Marty, Daddy, myself and Buddy

Sweet little face!!

Time for a rest after such great food!

David, Timmy, Tracy, Uncle Bobby and Mr. Kidd (pawpaw)

Aunt Dot, Uncle Wendell,Brenda, Randy,Buddy and Dad

Little Sweetie!!

Drew enjoying a little dip in the pool!

Erica helping him in!! He was having a blast!!

Mommy and her Miss Hollywood!!

WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR FAMILY!!

She has started walking!

2010-09-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

At around 9 1/2 months, she started walking, what a little sweetie!!

Oh no, she is going down!!

Pretty baby girl!!

Supporting her daddy's favorite team!!!!

Can you tell she loves shoes?????

Just hanging out!

2010-08-30T12:10:00.000-07:00

This is one afternoon at our house and Tony was working Freckles in the round pen!

Lovin us some little girl!!

My babies!!

Little Bobby and Makyna

Patiently waiting to be able to ride!!

Two of the sweetest little faces!!

Helping Big Daddy train Freckles!!

Riding Freckles!!

He is so cute!!

Gigi and her baby girl!!

Our Baby Boys 3rd Birthday~

2010-08-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

Drew and Makyna were running fever on his birthday party day, so he did not have many children there at all. There were a few who decided to brave it and come on any way. He had a good time and loved all his presents!!

Can't believe he is (3)!

Maddie K and Drew

Daddy and Drew opening his presents, mommy was recording!

WOW, a new bat!!

His party guests!

More party guest!

The Holman's!

His party was on Saturday but, his actual birthday was on Sunday! Usually when someone has a birthday in our family we head to Camino Real for dinner. He loves going there! He and his Aunt Marty have a smokin tree there and he loves to go out to it.

Posing in his birthday shirt!!

CAMINO REAL

Gigi and her favorite little 3 year old!!I am 3!!

Pretty Mommy and Makyna!

They sang Happy Birthday and put ice cream on his face, he loved it!!

Such a cutie!!

Drew had to put some on his Mommy's face too! How sweet!!

Playing Ninja Turtles with the knife!

I am giving the Lord all the Glory!!

2010-07-13T09:41:00.001-07:00

I am doing this post with so much gratitude and thankfulness in my heart!

I know without a doubt that the Lord has his hands on my family and for that I am truly thankful!

Thankful, thankful, thankful!!

About 24 years ago, I can remember taking 2 little boys, in a little red truck down to the the fire academy to drop their daddy off for his training to be a firefighter. At that time a thought never crossed my mind that in the year 2010, I not only would have a husband on the fire department but, also that those 2 little boys in that truck that day would have a chance to be in the same line of work as their daddy.

In 2006, we were blessed by Darryl getting hired on the EMS side of the fire department. This is a job with great benefits and security for his family. He has been blessed and I am very proud of him!

In December of last year Derek decided to go back to school to get his student teaching done to get certified to teach. In May he finally became a certified teacher. Now, you would think this post would have been about me talking about him starting a new teaching job in August but, as I said before, the Lord is in control and he had other plans for him. About 3 weeks after completing his school, he received a letter from the fire department telling him he had been chosen to be a candidate for the upcoming fire academy class and upon passing all requirements he would be starting in August if he received his letter. Well today he received that letter and it is official! Looks like there will be 3 Glovers working for the Nashville Fire Department and for that I do give THE LORD ALL THE GLORY!!

Oh pending that he passes and graduates in January!!

I have all the confidence in the world he can do it!

I LOVE ALL THE GLOVER BOYS!!

Wonderful Wednesday at Charlie Daniels Park

2010-06-24T13:21:00.001-07:00

During spring break they had a fun day at the park and the kids and I met, Kristin, John, Mitchell and little Shelby there. It was kind of cold and rainy but, we timed it just right for them to play a while. Afterwards we went to McDonalds for lunch, it was a fun day!!

Two of the prettiest little girls ever!!

How sweet!

Drew and he is off. Believe me he was all over this place!!

John and Mitchell playing!

Granddaddy's 73rd Birthday!

2010-06-24T13:16:00.000-07:00

Grandads 73rd Birthday!

Drew loves helping people open their presents!

Fun Wednesday!!

2010-06-24T12:57:00.001-07:00

3-10-2010

We love our passes to the zoo, on this Wednesday, Chelsea went with us. The weather was just right. Drew loves the jungle gym area as you can see. I love my Wednesdays.

I think Makyna is a fan too!!

I think she is making a friend!

Chelsea is so good with the kids, she loves them and they really love her too!!

I think Makyna is going to have to be tough!!

Sweet picture!!

Looking a the meerkats!

He thinks he is so big!!

I love this picture!

What a fun day!!

Drew decided to give Chelsea a turn on pulling the wagon!

All worn out, was a great day!!

AHS Alumni game 2010

2010-06-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

On Monday, March 6th, we had our annual AHS Alumni game. Once again this year we had an awesome turn out of Alumni's for the game. All these boys are what I like to call the last of the old Antioch. We use to have a feeder park for baseball and very few of those boys are left, actually Dave's Senior year will probably be the last of the boys that actually played at Una. Since they closed Una and opened the new Cane Ridge High, in my opinion Antioch will never be the same where baseball is concerned. Makes me very sad, so I am very glad for that reason Dave will be a Senior next year. I am proud though to say, Tony and I and all three of our boys were a part of the good ole days!

Hard to believe I sat at this very park not too long ago and watched their daddy's play ball! Where does the time go????? Big Dave facing pitching from guys he use to sit in the dugout with and played bat boy!!

One of his past team mates from his Freshman year!!

Uncle Derek and his team mates helping Drew with his game, haha!

Running the bases with Uncle Derek!!

Miss Prissy enjoying her outing!!

We all love this little girl so much!!

A reason to sew again!

2010-06-24T11:47:00.000-07:00

Before Makyna was born, I made her this outfit. Believe it or not it was a newborn size pattern. She never got to wear it anywhere due to it being an off season when she could finally wear it. Here are the pictures I took of her before I had to pass it on to Little Shelby!! At least she got some wear out of it. Kristin took her and had her 6 month pictures made in it. Thanks Kristin, who would have thought it would have been such a large size. I have made her several outfits though that she has been able to wear. I actually love sewing again, it is so much fun to finally have a little girl.

She was a little chunk er here. She seems so little now since she has started walking.

Note: her daddy did not like this bonnet, men, they are so silly!!

Look at those sweet little legs and feet!!

Drew and his gum ball machine, he loves it!!

I love these sweet little hands!!

Ms. Nancy's Sheep!!

2010-06-24T11:19:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am back to trying to get caught up again!!

In March, our friend Ms. Nancy's sheep had babies, they live on a farm at the opposite end of our street and we are always lucky enough to be able to take the kids down and see the animals. Drew loved the babies and Makyna was not real sure about them. They were so cute!!

Nancy with her babies!

Makyna was so little here!!

Little Girls are Heavens Flowers!!

2010-06-04T07:30:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SWEET LITTLE MAKYNA!!

CANNOT BELIEVE SHE IS (1) TODAY!!

WE LOVE YOU DEARLY!!

She fills our lives with sunshine and our hearts with love!!

"In your sweet little face I see all the beauty of a flower, in your precious little voice I hear all the splendour of the sweetest song."

"Little girls dance their way into our hearts,

Whirling on the tips of angel wings,

Scattering gold dust and kisses in our paths"

Thank you Lord for this Baby Girl!!

Your GiGi loves you with all her heart!!

Happy Birthday!!

2010-05-18T10:54:00.000-07:00

26 years ago today was one of the happiest days of my life!! Derek has been such a joy to have as a son!! I am so proud of him!

This is the most recent picture I have of him since he has been living in Pulaski again this semester finishing his student teaching and plus that he does not like to have his picture taken!! As of this date he is officially a

CERTIFIED TEACHER!!

GOOD JOB DEREK!

I love you very much Derek!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

2010 AHS Alumni game!

Derek and his favorite little Buddy!!

New pictures!

2010-05-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

These are Makyna's 9 mo old pictures! Drew was not feeling well, so they did not get a lot of good ones of him but, she did capture a few!!

Makyna had just started walking when they had these made!!!

I love this one!!

Drew always has to find a ear!! Makyna's thing is hair, so funny!!

Adorable!!

Sweet, just did not feel well!!

Beautiful little face!!

Love it!!

Awww!!

Happy little boy!!

Little ham!!

I love her little fingers!

One of my favorites!!

Catching up!!

2010-05-11T09:13:00.001-07:00

As you know, I love giving them baths in the kitchen sink. As I look back at these pictures, I am a little sad!! Just don't know how many more Drew will get in there as he is getting so big. I love putting Makyna in there but, Drew thinks when she gets one there, he needs to have one there too!! So funny!!

Loves to shave with his kid friendly razor!!

Makyna is like, get his feet off my side!!

Sweet Smile!

Fun Day In The Snow!!

2010-04-27T10:04:00.001-07:00

It was so good to finally get a good Tennessee snow again!!

This was a good day!!

Welcoming "2010"

2010-04-27T09:29:00.001-07:00

Finally, I am caught up enough to get into the right year!!

Here are few highlights of 2010!!

Click on the pictures to read what each picture is about if the print is too small to read normally!!

Look at that sweet face!!

Finally caught up with 2009!

2010-04-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

Drew 8 months!

Makyna around 7 months!

I always take a picture before I take down my tree!!
Dave use to be my model, now I have 2 new little ones!!
FINALLY CAUGHT UP THROUGH 2009!

Sanfords Christmas!

2010-04-20T10:07:00.000-07:00

With so many families trying to get together during the holidays we had to have the Sanford Christmas the day after. Worked out really well for everyone since there was no place anyone had to be and we did not have to rush!! We always have this at Buddy and Becky's house. They have the best place to accommodate this big family we have become. Thanks again Buddy and Becky for letting us use your house.

The Boys had the best time!!

My Family!

Marty's Family!

Buddy and Becky's Family!

The whole gang!!

This is not a good picture but, it is the best one I had!!

Sweet Shelby!!

Uncle Dave showing his talent, haha!!

So funny!

My boys and Marty! Just thought this was a good picture!!

The big boys!!

Christmas Morning!

2010-04-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

I count my blessings all the time that our children involve us in their lives!!

Tiff and Darryl have always asked us to come over on Christmas morning to watch the kids get up, for that we thank them, it is so special!!

They were good this year as you can see, Santa did come!! He even partook of the cookies and milk they left out for him!!
These were my boys plate and cup, awww!!

Waiting on big brother to get up!! She is just beautiful!!

Just getting up, trying to take it all in!!!!

He loved his new hunting gun!

Loving his new cleats!!

Look at Makyna opening her present. She loved getting into all of Drew's this year!!

Look at the back of that sweet little head!! I love kissing it!!

Sweet baby girls first Christmas morning!!

Our family Christmas 2009!

2010-04-12T08:34:00.000-07:00

This year at our house was a little different. It so happened Christmas fell on a day Tony had to work, so we had to open our presents on Christmas Eve Day! Over the years we have all learned to adjust and now since we have another one on the fire department, sometimes it can become a little more complicated! Anyway as long as we all get to be together sooner or later is all that really matters.

For some reason this is the only picture I have of Tiffany, I think we were both video recording and did not get as many still shots!! Here is Tiff trying to figure out Darryl's new camera. Thank goodness she has the knowledge and patience to figure out all this technology!!

Big Dave and his Ipod #2!! (another story)

Our little man opening his presents!!
He is wearing his hunting clothes Uncle Derek got him!!

Baby Girl opening her presents!!

Derek opening his new laptop!! Just wanted to say how proud I am of him.

In about 2 1/2 more weeks, he will officially be certified to teach.

We got our Tiff one too!

She is already certified. We are so proud of both of them!!

Darryl opening his first digital camera!!

Tiff and Makyna opening her present her Uncle Derek got her!!

They loved their waggon!! It is so easy to take them around the zoo in it!!

Annual trip to Opryland Hotel!!

2010-03-02T12:47:00.000-08:00

Every year we make our way to Opryland Hotel to see the lights!!

" Family Tradition"

This year we only had one day that was good for everyone to go due to activities going on and Tony and Darryl's fire hall schedules. The weekend had been really full and poor Drew was just worn out so I did not get many good pictures. There had been Dave's birthday, Tiff's graduation, Christmas at Tony's side of the family, so we had been non stop all weekend.

Next year we will plan a little better and hopefully Derek and David will be able to join us again!!

Pretty baby girl!!

Family photo, look at poor Drew, he so needed a nap!!!

Tradition is to also get a Christy Cookie there too!

Drew was enjoying his even though he was so tired.

Taking a break in Makyna's car seat, haha!

Drew did get to feeling a little better!

She is so sweet!!

Christmas at the Glovers!

2010-02-26T09:33:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, the 20th of Dec. we had our Christmas at Gmama and Gdaddy's house.

We always have breakfast and it was good at usual!!

Makyna opening her presents! I think Drew was helping a little!

Drew opening his, he is scratching his nose, not picking it, haha!

Carole, Austin, Mike, Sarah and Gracie!

Grand and great babies!!

Gmama and Gdaddy with grandchildren!

Great grandchildren

The girls!!

Here is where it all started, their babies!

Gracie Mae
Isn't she cute!!

Mike with the girls, look at the determination on Makyna's face,

Gracie is saying help me, help me, haha

This one is for my sweet Jessica!!

2010-02-25T07:52:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to let you know at Tiff's graduation party we were so happy Ms. Jessica Bates was able to be with us all the way from Miami, Florida!!

Thank you for coming Jessica!!

She is one of the most free spirited, confident people I know and we all love her very much!!

Can't wait till you get to come home again Jessica!!

ps, your mom will probably be mad for this picture, she looks kind of confused, haha!!

Tiff's Graduation!!

2010-02-23T12:05:00.000-08:00

CONGRATULATIONS!!

On Dec, 19th Tiff graduated from MTSU!
After the graduation we went back to my house for a little graduation party!!

Marty and the girls did not come to the graduation due to them getting the food ready at the house for us, Thanks Marty!!

It was a good day!! I know it made Tiff very happy, NO MORE SCHOOL!!

One more thing, since her graduation she has passed all her Praxis test so she is officially a Certified Teacher now!

GO TIFFANY!!

Our sweet little girl on the way to her mommy's graduation!!

She is so good!!

We laughed at Danielle, she was taking the pictures and said it took her forever to get a picture of her smiling!! Look closely everyone must have been bored haha!!

Graduation Class of 2009

Tiff and her sweet babies!!

The families, they are both a little blurry, my camera did not work good in that gym at Darryl's graduation either.

Looks like the kiddos had had enough!!

Mary baked Dave this birthday cake and brought to the party!

They share the same birthday!!

Drew had to blow out the candles too!!

Tiff had a good party!!

Breakfast with Santa!!

2010-02-23T07:32:00.001-08:00

On Sat., Dec. 11th we went to Tiff's Church in Joelton to eat Breakfast with Santa!! They do this every year and this year she invited me to go with them and it was really fun!! The kids loved it!! Thank you Tiff for always including me, you are a blessing to have as a daughter-in-law!!

Mr. Drew waiting patiently for everyone else to arrive, especially Santa!!

Waiting for the breakfast to begin!! I think we were a little early, haha!!I love this picture, look at Makyna!! She was really paying attention!

So sweet!!

Ms. Madison telling Santa what to bring!!

I love it when they are so into what he is telling them!!

Our Little Sweet Pea!!!

Do they look like trouble or what!!

Ms. Ta'nesha, she is so pretty!!

Makyna's first official picture with Santa by herself!!

I love this little girl!

I wonder what she is thinking????

The biggest Santa's helper I know, Drew made him put this on!!

Uncle Dave and his best girl!!

Just because they are so cute!!

2010-02-15T13:14:00.000-08:00

My Babies!!

2010-02-15T11:57:00.001-08:00

At a glance it is hard to tell the difference!!

Makyna with her Uncle Dave!!

Makyna's first picture with Santa by herself!!

Charlie Brown Ice

2010-02-12T10:16:00.000-08:00

On Monday, Nov. 23rd, myself, Tony, Darryl, Tiff and the babies met Tiff's family at the Ice Show at OpryMills. Once again I tried getting my 2 younger boys to join us. They just would not budge. Maybe one day when they meet Ms. Right and have children they will want to join us, haha!! Anyway Drew and his cousin, Madison had a blast. Little Makyna almost froze her little nose off, maybe next year she will be able to actually see what is going on, we had to keep her wrapped up the whole time. It was a fun night!!

Does Drew look cold or what!!

He loved going down the ice slide!!

Darryl got in on the fun too!! Drew is on the right side!

Our sweetness peeking out of her blanket for a quick photo!!

Big Daddy having fun with Tiff and Makyna!!

Kristina, Madison and Drew. Look how red their cheeks are!!

Family photo!!

After we left we went to the mall and Drew talked Big Daddy into riding the carousel with him!

Eating at Ruby Tuesday at the Mall after the ice show!

Here are some videos of Drew going down the slide, enjoy!!

Beginning of the Christmas Season!!

2010-02-11T12:26:00.000-08:00

A TRIP TO OPRY MILLS AND BASS PRO SHOP TO SEE SANTA!

Yes, it was not even Thanksgiving and we headed to have pictures made with Santa, we wanted to beat the crowd but, believe me we were not the only ones there. We did not have to wait to see him long and the atmosphere there at Christmas (Thanksgiving) haha, is just awesome!! After seeing Santa we went walking the mall and Darryl and Tiff decided we would take the babies to The Rainforest Cafe to eat! It was a good day! We tried to get Tony and Derek to go but, on a Sunday afternoon it was hard to get them out of the house after Church!!

This scene was on the outside of Bass Pro so we got Drew to hope up in the sleigh for a quick

Kodak Moment!!

Inside Bass Pro

Makyna getting rested up for Santa, while Dad and Drew catch a quick game!!

Family photo!

Dave and Matt, his buddy were in the area so I took a quick pic of the brothers!

Buddies!!

Makyna's very 1st picture with Santa!!

Drew wanted to ride the carousel inside the mall, so the good dad he is hopped right on!!

Waiting for our food in the Rainforest Cafe! Aren't they cute??

Drew loved it!!

The whole family!

Mother and Daughter!!

Wow, daddy that is one big snake!!

Sweet Little Precious Angel!!

This tree was in the entrance at Bass Pro!!

My Babies!! Being a Grandmother is Awesome!

Thank your Lord for these little blessings!

Chattanooga Aquarium!

2010-02-09T09:47:00.000-08:00

Saturday, Nov. 7th, Tiff and I headed to Chattanooga to take the kids to the aquarium!! All our men had gone on their weekend hunting trip to Gleason!! We headed out really early, stopped at Cracker Barrel for a great breakfast and then headed on our way. The day was just wonderful!! We may have just started a new tradition!!

Look at those good little babies!!

He loved putting his hand in the water!!

Makyna taking it all in!!

This was the butterfly room! It was so neat, they were everywhere!!

Time for a little snack!!

They were having canoe races on the river, Drew enjoyed watching them!!

This was probably my favorite part! I could have watched the penguins all day!!

Hanging out in the Shark Cage!!

We went to lunch at Ruby Tuesdays, yum yum!!

It was a great day!!!

Daves Buck 2009

2010-01-22T08:16:00.000-08:00

On Halloween, Derek took Dave down to the Turner Farm for his last Juvenile Hunt. This is his buck he got. They were both so excited. Derek is such a good brother to go and sit with Dave like that!! Thank you Derek!!

Halloween 2009, Makyna's first!!

2010-01-21T11:50:00.001-08:00

Well I have finally gotten to Halloween and here it is in January, haha, slowly I am getting caught up. Drew's Indian outfit I made for Derek when he was little. I made one a little bigger for Darryl too and they wore them one year. Brought back a lot of sweet memories!! I was so proud Tiffany wanted him to wear it.

Our Sweet Little Pumpkin, her first Halloween!

We spent Halloween at Marty's again this year. She made chili for everyone and we all went trick-or-treating in her neighborhood. It was a fun night. Kristin, John, Mitchell, Shelby, my family, Mary, Chuck, Ryan, Seth, Jess (with Little Tucker in the oven), Brett, Natalie, Kaylee,
Erica, Emily, Jessica, William and Marty's bunch were there!

Makyna waiting patiently while Drew gets dressed, she is so adorable!!

Drew getting on his war paint!!

Now, his turn to paint daddy's face!! What a good daddy!!

Is this not the sweetest picture, they love each other so much!!

My Sweeties!!

Didn't Drew do a good job on Darryl's face!!
Family Halloween photo!!

Tony and I with our Angels!!

They went by Gmama's and Gdaddy's to get some candy!

Also went to Gmama and Gdaddy's neighbors house, Ms. Dot to get a little candy!!

Tonto verses G I Joe!

Mitchell, Shelby, Kaylee, Drew and Makyna (all knocked out)

And they are off through the neighborhood!! They had so much fun!!

I really like getting candy mommy!!

Tiff, Makyna, Jess and Ryan!

Willy Wonka, Umpa Lumpa and Tonto!!

The trick-or-treat gang!!

John was on Shelby duty, Isn't she cute! You are a good dad, John!!

Great Granddaughter NO. 2, about time we got some more girls!!

Papie with his 1st Great Granddaughter!!

No, Derek and Dave did not dress for Halloween! Derek is such a good big brother he had taken Dave hunting and they came by to show us all the deer he shot. That will be another post, haha!!

Later on in the evening, Craig, Jamie, Nolen and Trevor surprised us all by stopping by. They had been trick-or-treating at Jamie's brothers house in Nolensville. We were all so glad to see them!!

Little Trevor!!

Nolen

Our New Addition To Our Family! Oct 2009

2010-01-12T11:50:00.000-08:00

I would like to introduce you to FRECKLES!!

Tony got him for the kids!!

Tony decided since Whiskey was getting older and was so tall for Drew and Makyna he would donate him to Paradise Ranch. It is a therapeutic ranch for kids. He knew he would be loved and taken good care of there. Before they took him they had to test him. Tony said they took this lift and he had to stand still beside it while they lifted it up and he passed with flying colors, said he did not even flinch. I am really glad, I was a little sad but, he has a great home there now and the children will love him.

Drew checking his new baby out!!

By the way this is as tall as he will get. Just my size too!!

Dave helps Tony work him, at least he did until we had this bit of bad weather. I am sure they will start back up as soon as it gets warm. Derek was helping too, but it will be summer I guess before he can help again, since he is not at home right now.

Drew loves Freckles,

he is always reminding Tony they need to go to the barn and feed him!!

I think Dave really likes him too!

2009 Annual Family Camping Trip!!

2010-01-05T07:05:00.000-08:00

The weekend before Halloween we went on our Defeated Creek camping trip. We all really had a great time. Tiff, Darryl and the kids got to stay the whole weekend this year. It was really nice having my whole family all weekend together. We missed having Jessica, Craig, Jamie and the kids and little Shelby this year. Maybe next year everyone will be able to come.

I love camping in the fall!!

MEMORIES!!!

Drew was really telling somebody something here!!

He loves camping and being outside!

Makyna's first camping trip! She really was good!!

Vickie and Dylan

Uncle Dave and his sweet little girl!!

All snugly and warm!!

Maggie was helping her learn about the camp fire!!

Darryl and Tiff with their little girl on her first defeated trip!!

Just like his daddy, loves playing with the fire!!

Do they look like trouble or what???

The boys playing corn hole!!

I love this picture!!

The had a blast running around!!

Down by the lake, going to feed the fish!!

One good looking bunch!!

Mitchell and his Aunties!

Pumpkin carving time!!

The men taking it easy after their corn hole games!!

Can you tell they were in front of a TV????

Going on a mission!!

Uncle Dorick and his favorite niece!!

The whole gang and their pumpkins!!

Gary, Ashley, G dove and Rita

Missed you Jessica!!

Papie and his grand kids!!

Buddy, Becky, Kristin and Mitchell. Missed you Craig, Jamie, Nolen, Trevor, John & Shelby!!

My family!!

I love them all so much!!

Tony and Tiff having a good time!!

Lee, Vickie and Dylan!!

Yummy!!

Makyna enjoying the trailer!! Isn't she so cute!!

My baby is 17!!

2009-12-21T12:57:00.000-08:00

I am really jumping ahead here on my postings but, I wanted to get Dave's Birthday on here first!! On Friday my baby turned 17 years old. I cannot believe it! I just knew time would go slower with David than it did with Derek and Darryl. Guess what??? It didn't!! Here we are and in a year and a half he will be heading off to college. Now that really depresses me! We celebrated his birthday by going to Jim n Nicks in Smyrna (his request of course). We had a really good time!! Here are a few pictures of the night!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!

Aren't they the best looking guys!!

Drew helping Uncle Dave blow out candles!!Jessica made in from Miami to celebrate with us.

Jessica, Illiam (as Drew says, really William) and Makyna!

Me and my baby!!

The rest of the good looking men in the family!!

Gmama, Dave and Gdaddy!!

Drew helping Dave with his presents!!

Makyna helping out too!! Sorry Tiff was there too and for some reason we have no pictures of her. I think she was taking them!! Thanks Tiff!!

William, Maggie, Chelsea, Dave, Marty and Jessica!!

The Sweetest m&m's ever!!

2009-11-10T11:56:00.001-08:00

On October 16th a few of us went to the Ghouls at Grassmere!

The weather was perfect! Kinda cold but was a great night!

The kids and adults all had a great time!!

Daddy and his precious baby girl!

Cutest ever m&m's!!

Our babies!

My sweet niece Kristin and her sweet little boy Mitchell!!

Little Bobby and Drew!! Drew loves him so much!!Brooklyn, Bobby and Drew

Mommy's and their babies, Makyna was tapped out in her stroller by this time!!

Snugly warm!!

The haunted hay ride!!Isn't he cute!!

Our baby girl!!

Playing games!

Mommy, Makyna and Mitchell!! What a fun night!!

She is a good baby!!

2009-11-10T11:06:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago, I was working around in the kitchen and Makyna was going at it playing in her walker. I turned around and this is what I found, so sweet!!

Update on her reflux! As of a week or so ago Tiff has taken her off her medicine and so far, so good. She appears to be doing ok and is actually doing better with her cereal. She is going to start her on vegetables probably next week! Our little girl is growing up!!

Precious Angel!!

Makyna's 1st at my house!

2009-11-10T10:15:00.001-08:00

10-6-09, Makyna's first time to eat cereal at my house! She was so cute, as soon as I would put it in she would spit it out. (That is why it is kind of on her nose,haha) I would put a bite in her mouth and then put the bottle in to keep it there. She loved it though!!

Look mommy, I cleaned my bowl!!

I love this picture! Drew loves Disney, they were watching one of the learning programs. He usually is running around while he watches it. They both were really into this one!! haha!!

Makyna's first time in the outside swing!! She loved it!!

Look how pretty she is!!

A little jealous one here, he wanted his swing back, so funny!!

He is getting so big!!

Chelsea stopped by to see her babies!!

Sweet Makyna!!

Dave and his friend Tyler on pick a decade day!!

I think they were the 60's

I love he wants to participate all the time!!

Fall Fair 2009 AUMC

2009-11-09T12:59:00.000-08:00

This was our 22nd annual fall fair!! Wow, been doing this a lot of years!!

Was another good one, we raised 20 plus thousand dollars, not exact on figure!!

This year a lot of family showed up for support, Thank you all for coming!!

Bobby, Darryl and Makyna (her 1st fall fair)

Little Bobby and my Aunt Peggy

Look at those lips, so pretty!!Drew in the bake sale!!

Mommy and Makyna in the childrens area!!

Mommy and her little princess!!

Me and my sweet babies!

So Sweet!!

Grandmama and Grandaddy

Kyle and Dave

Kyle & Dave (looking cool )

"Minute" Janie's new baby yorkie

Janie and Minute (she only weighs around 3lbs)

September - weekend fun!

2009-11-09T12:11:00.001-08:00

Saturday, the 26th of Sept., Darryl and Tiff went to a UT game in Knoxville with friends and the babies stayed at my house. We pretty much played all weekend!!

Drew working out with Uncle David!! David loves posing, I bet you couldn't tell!!

Makyna hanging out in her walker after church!!

Love those pink dresses!!!

Granny Mary and Kaylee came over for a visit on Sunday afternoon!! She and Drew had a blast!

They played on the swing set and rode his gator all over the front yard!!

Makyna hanging out in Granny Mary's lap!!

She loves chewing on her clothes!!

Drew helping Gigi bake cupcakes!!

His hands were clean, haha!!

Testing out the batter!! I love it!!

Precious Baby Girl!!

2009-09-25T10:29:00.000-07:00

Makyna, September 13th, after Church in her cute little Dress!!

Drew had to get in the picture too,

check out the cleats he has on, they were David's and he loves wearing them!!

Soooo Sweet!!

My little pumpkin!!

Couldn't resist trying this on her and taking her picture!!

This was last Saturday, the 19th, she and Drew spent the night!

Love these babies!!

Welcome Ms. Shelby Dianne Carey!!!

2009-09-25T09:54:00.000-07:00

On September 9th, 2009, at 8:24am, Kristin had her sweet baby girl!!

Buddy and Becky's 1st Granddaughter!

She weighed 7lb. 8 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long!!

Isn't she the cutest little thing!!!

WELCOME LITTLE SHELBY!!

She had her at the Lebanon Hospital and they do not allow any children except siblings to go in the rooms. So here are Drew and Mitchell enjoying the waiting room!! They really had a big time!!

Proud Big Brother!!

Wonderful Wednesdays!!

2009-09-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

And they are wonderful, I look forward to them every week!! We have so much fun together and believe me there is never a dull moment. I love giving them baths and I have learned it is easier on my back to give Ms. Makyna a bath in the kitchen sink and she loves it!! The bubbles are from the night time Johnsons baby bath and smells like lavender so I know it is delicate on her little skin. Drew of course is going to have his time in the kitchen sink too. He barely fits anymore but, he loves taking one in the sink too! I will do it I guess as long as he can squeeze in there!! They are both so sweet!!

A little update on our sweet little girl. She seems to be doing a lot better!! She is still spitting up a lot, especially since she has learned to roll over from her back to her tummy. Her reflux is still going on but, the medicine seems to be making it easier on her. She possibly will have to continue taking it till she is a year old. She goes back to the doctor at her 4 Month check up and I guess they will let Tiff know something for sure then. What ever it takes to make her little belly not hurt her. She is so sweet and has really become to be a good baby. She will just sit in her seat and lay on the floor. At times she will just go to sleep on her on. Never remembered Drew doing that. He always had to be held. I am so thankful she is doing better. Still is waking up a little at night but, nothing major and I know Tiff appreciates that especially since she has to drive from Lavergne to Franklin every day. Makes for a very long day I know.

Here she is just snoozing away!!

After this picture was taken we were going to the hospital to see little Shelby and as we were crossing the interstate she projectiled to the back seat. That is just an example of how she can be so calm and then go to it all coming back up. We had to turn around and take her and Tiff back to the house so she could take her home. She was fine afterwards but, Tiff had a really big mess to clean up in her car seat and her. She really is becoming a happy little baby!!

He loves getting his picture taken too, can't you tell!!

I turned around and he was in Makyna's walker. He is a hoot!!

A day at the Zoo!!

2009-09-24T07:42:00.000-07:00

Several weeks ago we met Kristin and Mitchell for a play day at the Zoo and then Mcdonalds. The kids had a really good time. I am slowly trying to get caught up on my posts!

Sweet baby girl, she was so good!

This area is so nice, Drew really loves jumping around in here!!

Please don't eat us Mr. Snake!!

Hiding in the bamboo!

Look at that sweet smile!!

A sweet face that melts your heart!!

Snack time!!

Makyna enjoyed being outside!!

My sweet baby girl!!

How cute!! Look at her belly!!

Kristin really had their attention here, so cute!!

Look Gigi!!

At Alligator Cove!!

Nap time!! Don't you love her shirt!!

Mitchell, look at that big fish!!!!

Team work!!

Don't they look like Angels?????????

Yummy, thank you Kristin!!

Look, Gigi, it is a baby!!

Yes, they did wash their hands afterwards!! What a good day!!

Camping with Drew!!

2009-09-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

The end of August Tony and I got to take Drew on a camping trip out to the lake!! It was just an over nighter but he had a blast and the camp grounds were really nice. The weather was just great, could not have asked for a better weekend!! The memories you make camping are awesome! Our boys always loved going when they were little!!!

Playing on the playground!!

Big Daddy joining in on the fun!!

Taking a little break!

Lets go to the water Big Daddy!

Swim time!

Time to throw rocks!

K, now lets go back to the camper!!

Here we go!

He loves playing with his cars, trucks and tractor!!

Helping to put things on the table for dinner!!

Clean up time!!

This is a pretty neat tree!!

Talking to my daddy, telling him all the fun I am having!!

Loved playing with the puppy!!

Gigi loves, loving on me!!

More rock time!!

It is a little chilly this morning!!

Am I cute or what!!

Playing in the fire pit!!

Time for some rice crispy treats!!

Panama City Beach (2009)

2009-09-10T11:10:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am a little slow at getting this post up, but has been alot going on lately so here goes!!

The first of August we took our family vacation and it was the best, the whole family was there and it was so great!! I am looking forward to next year already!!

Drew at Aunt Peggy's house in Bay Point, we went there and stayed until our room was ready!!

He loved swimming in their pool!

Our sweet little Makyna waiting patiently by the pool till we get to go to the Shores of Panama!
Hanging out on the balcony till everyone is ready to head to the beach!!
Drew smiling with his eyes, posing with baby sister!

I have a picture of Drew in this same swing in Florida!

Uncle Dorick helping Drew fly his kite!!

Little Bobby flying the kite!!

So glad you came with us this year Derek!!

Relaxing on the beach, Don't you love the bathing suit!!

Derek turning on his charm!!

Drew digging with the girls!

Look at that beautiful smile!!

Just hanging out in the pool!!

Chelsea taking care of her little girl!!

Having fun with Uncle David!!

Playing with mommy and daddy!

Sweet Baby Girl, our little Bathing Beauty!!

Just resting before they start the day, how sweet!!

Mommy and Daddy with their precious little girl!!

Uncle Dorick and the girls!!

Drew loves wearing the big boy hat and glasses!!

Shipwreck!! How cute!!

He certainly loved Shipwreck!! We all do!!

Big Daddy, Drew, Tiff and Darryl had fun on this ride!!

On a mission as always!! So much fun!!

Drew thought the Shipwreck Police were coming! Needed some TLC from mommy!!

GiGi and her babies!! I love it!!

Here I come!!

Help me Uncle David!!

They had as much fun as Drew in the kiddie area, My favorite spot too!!

Drew and his own personal table!! Breakfast time!!

I love my baby sister!!

Awww! HOW SWEET!!

Margaritaville Family Picture, only one missing was Dave, he was on a hunt for girls on the beach!

Sweet Family!!

Drew helping the boys cook!!

Makyna getting lots of love!!

My Babies!! I love them so much!!

Whew, I need a little cheese ball break!!

So Adorable!!

Brock and Dave looking cool!!

Ocean time!!

I love the beach!!

Little Bobby loves the beach too!!

Cousins!!

Awww, I think they do love me!!

My boys and me!!

Dave being faithful to his sport!! Practice, practice, practice!!

My boys!!

Pool time for my boys!!

FAMILY PICTURE NIGHT!!

MISSED YOU JESSICA!!

COUSINS!! HOW BLESSED MARTY AND I ARE!!

Joys of my life!!

THE WHOLE GANG!

Except for Bobby, thanks for taking the picture!!
LITTLE BOBBY!

I love this little girl!!

Walking on the beach with mommy and daddy!!

She is a little younger than Drew was,we have one of him like this too!!

Our pride and joys!!

My Wednesday Babies!! Just can't tell you how much I love them!!

2009-08-20T11:22:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was the start of my 4 day work week!! I am going to start keeping my babies on Wednesdays and I am so excited! Yesterday we took a trip to the Zoo to play in the jungle gym area. It is really nice and I really wish I had some pictures, but time I figured out how we would get into the Zoo with a single stroller, I forgot to grab the camera. (Next time!!!!) We have a season pass so I am planning on using it quite often. Drew really had a good time until the Monkeys started having some play time and started making their crazy noises. He was so cute he came running to me and said, "What was that?". I told him it was the either the big birds we saw as we were coming in or the monkeys. He than said, "Make them stop", well as you would guess that was the end of playing there for the day. I really don't blame him cause they really were loud. The lady told us it was the Monkeys and they will do that around the same time every day and several times a day. So then we went off to find the monkeys so he could see that they would not hurt him. He really liked watching them. As for Ms. Makyna she slept through the whole trip till we got to McDonald's and then she was ready for some lunch. The rest of the day was pretty good and I even managed to cook a descent dinner. Fried Chicken strips (I never fry anymore, but it was oh so good) peas, carrots and augratin potato's. Oh while I was cooking Tony and Drew had some porch time. I filled Drew's pool up and Tony tried to sit out there with him. Soon Tony disappeared to then reappear with his swimming trunks on. Drew was getting him all wet. It was so funny, every time Tony would not do something as fast as Drew thought he should, he would cry out, then you would hear them having a discussion about it. I think he did not get his nap out. I am sure he is just tired from this busy week he has had. I know it has taken Dave all week to get use to going, going, going everyday. One more thing, I gave both of them baths before Darryl and Tiff left in the kitchen sink. Now can you imagine Drew in the kitchen sink, he barely fits, but as long as I can squeeze him in there that's what we will do. He thinks he is still as little as Ms. Makyna I guess. Now I want to praise Dave a little, he is so good with Makyna. He is my towel man when I am giving them both baths at the same time. She just loves him and he has a way with her and actually most of the time can calm her down!! By the way I really think she is starting to do a lot better, still a little fussy at times and spits up, but I think and pray the medicine is doing what it is suppose to do. Well, that is all for now. Hopefully in the next little bit I will get our Florida pictures posted. We had a really great time and it was so great having my whole family together and I am already looking forward to next year!

4th of July

2009-08-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

On the 4th we went and used Buddy and Becky's house for a get together!
Thank you Buddy and Becky for sharing your home, even though you were off camping, that was very kind of you!! We had a good time!!

Makyna's first 4th and the first time in a bathing suit, how cute!!

Thanks Chelsea for this little Gap swimming suite!! It looks so cute on her!!

Makyna's first time in the swimming pool!

I don't think she was too happy over it though!!

Our pretty little girl without tears!!

She is having a few more good days here lately without them!!

Praise the Lord!!

What a sweet little face!! Gigi loves you Makyna!!

July - Tiff's birthday!!

2009-08-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

Tiffany's 27th Birthday!!

We cooked and had family over!!

Tiff and her little Sweet Boy and Girl!!

How blessed she is!!

Sweet Baby Girl after her bath at Gigi's!

Makyna looking at herself in the mirror or I might say looks like she is anyway!!

Love dressing this little girl!! Fun, Fun!

June - Our little boy is getting too big!

2009-08-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

We attended Harry's and Paloma's little boy, Tristen's first birthday several weeks ago and these pictures were just too cute not to post. This is Brooklyn, Dallas and Stephany's little girl!

Brooklyn and Drew eating, he had to sit at the table with them!

Sweet Makyna's first big birthday party, she slept through it!!

Drew was enjoying his Capri sun!

Adorable!

If you notice the jumper behind them, there is a story to it.

Drew was having so much fun in it and then the circuit blew and it started deflating with him inside. This was one that was totally enclosed so you can imagine the fear he had as it started coming down on top of him, needless to say, the fear his GiGi had not being able to get to him quick enough. As I started trying to go up the slide part to get to him it just kept going down, all of a sudden I felt this big guy reach in and pull Drew out and pulled me up. Thanks Dallas for coming to the rescue. I knew Drew was alright cause I could see the top of his head so I knew he was not being pancaked in this thing, but after all was said and done he is now done with these jumpers, he would not even get on the one at Mitchell's birthday in July. Hopefully he will get over his fear eventually!! haha!!

Drew's first time in the saddle by himself!!

2009-07-28T13:10:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago Drew had his first lead around ride on Whiskey.

He did a good job and was not even scared!!

Hopefully sometime soon he will be riding him around by himself like

Little Bobby!

Little Bobby giving Whiskey a workout!

Hanging out on Big Daddy's shoulder, how cute!!

Big Daddy leading him around!! Sorry pic a little blurry!

Baby Girls 1st Baseball Game!

2009-06-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, the 20th of June, Ms. Makyna attended her first baseball game at 2 weeks and 2 days old!! She was really good and isn't she just beautiful!! Boy do these grand kids steal your heart!!

My littlest baseball player!! He is ready to play!!

On Friday I went over and kept both of them so Tiff and Darryl could go out to eat and Drew came home and spent the night with me. Saturday morning we went to Sam's Wholesale and he had to wear this batting helmet and take his bat. He was so cute!!

Doesn't Mommy look good!!

My Buddy!!

Playing under the bleachers with his cars!!!

Giving Makyna kisses!!

Giving mommy kisses!

Gigi and her first little girl, loving it!!

LG Photography by Lissa

2009-06-17T10:35:00.000-07:00

Monday Lissa came over and took pictures of little Makyna. They were not able to get an appointment in the hospital to have them made and I think Lissa does a much better job anyway!! Lissa these are great! I can't wait to see the rest of them!!

I made this blanket for her!!
Daddy and Makyna's hands!

Mommy's hands and Makyna's feet!

So sweet!!

Mommy and Daddy holding their sweet baby girl!!

Adorable!

Drew loves his baby sister!!

Makyna with dress her MeMe made her!!

Isn't it pretty!!

I love this, Lissa made her the pink tu tu!!

One of my favorites!!

So Sweet!!

More Pictures!!

2009-06-11T07:29:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday Tiff went back to the doctor to have her staples removed. On their way home I got a surprise when they stopped by my work. Here are a few pictures of their visit!!

Heather and Makyna

Aunt Peggy and Makyna

GiGi and Makyna

GiGi and her sweet little boy!! I think we were both saying cheese!!

Look at that beautiful little face!!

When you change Makyna's diaper, Drew has to climb in and help, so cute!!

I went to take Drew home last night and this is how Tiff had Makyna lying on the floor!!

She was conked out!! Such a sweet baby!!

My baby update!!

2009-06-08T13:03:00.000-07:00

Well, on Saturday mid afternoon, Darryl, Tiff and Drew brought sweet little Makyna home.

Dave, Chelsea, Drew and I got to the hospital around 12:00. By the time we arrived they had already released Tiff on paper only. As it is with most hospitals you are always waiting on a doctor. They were waiting on the pediatrician to arrive to release Makyna. She finally arrived and took baby girl back to the nursery to check her over before she signed her papers. She came back to the room and talked to Darryl and Tiff. She said Makyna was a little jaundice and that they would need to bring her in the office on Tuesday. Below are pictures of them as they got ready and left the hospital.

Proud Uncle Dave and Cousin Chelsea!!

Ok, now, Drew is getting impatient, he is heading to the nursery to see what the hold up is!!

Where is that doctor and my baby sister?

Getting a little bored now, need to take a break and check out the baby car seat!!

Still waiting!!!

Finally here she is!!!

Come on dad I am ready to head home!!

All buckled in and ready for my first road trip!!

Big Brother making sure everything is secure!!

Come on dad I need to help you carry my little sister!!

Drew doing his happy dance on the elevator!!

Mommy are we really going home?

Funny story, Tiff said on the way home he wanted Makyna to smell his feet!!

And they are off!!!

Sweet baby boy all tuckered out!!This is my favorite picture so far!! Sweet little Angels!!

Time to help daddy mow the yard!! Today they took Makyna back to the doctor and her bilirubin count was at (14) if I understood Darryl right, (18) would have sent them back to the hospital with her to be put under the lights like Drew was. Thank the Lord it was under that count. Told them to just keep doing what they were doing and it would all flush out of her system.

You go Mommy and Daddy, great job!!

My Babies!

2009-06-05T04:09:00.001-07:00

We finally got to see our little Makyna at around 1:00. She is adorable! Drew and I got to the hospital a little before one and they had just brought her in the nursery. He was not real sure about her, but once he saw his Daddy he was ready to go. He was so cute or maybe pitiful is the word in a way. He would crawl up in the bed with Tiff, then he would rub on her face or kiss her and kept saying I wuv (love, that is the way it sounds from him) you mommy, then he would look around and tell her again. For months now we have talked about Makyna and now that little name is a realty for him. He will adjust though. I love this little boy so much, now I finally have a little girl to love as much as I do all my boys. It really kind of seems like a dream right now. But I have already gotten to change 2 dirty diapers. I love the time I get to spend with my family. If I could, I would build a huge house so we all could live together. haha!! Hope you enjoy the pictures!!

Drew and Dave heading to the nursery to see sweet baby girl!

Drew peeking in on baby sister!!

Look at the fat cheeks and the bow in her hair, the nurse put it in after she gave her a bath! I have to learn how to make bows now I guess!!

Drew loving (wuving) on his mommy!

Are you really Kyna Reese????

1st family portrait!! How sweet!!
Giving mommy all those kisses!!

Beautiful baby girl!!

Now I know who Kyna Reese is!!! Happy big brother!!

Proud Daddy!!
Darryl changing first diaper!!

GiGi and her favorite little baby girl!!
Uncle Dorick and his favorite niece!!

Proud Uncle David!!

Big Daddy and his little barrel racer!!Drew wanted to try out Makyna's bed, he thinks he is a baby!!!

Look how big he is!!

Makyna Reese Glover

2009-06-04T08:55:00.002-07:00

SHE IS HERE!!

8LB. 3 OZ.

20 1/2 INCHES LONG

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LITTLE GIRL!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!

They are off to bring Makyna into the world!!

2009-06-04T06:10:00.001-07:00

Well our sweet baby's birthday has arrived. Tiff and Darryl dropped Drew off at my house this morning at around 7:00. Pour Tiff, she was so upset over leaving her little boy but, he gave her a big kiss and off they went. Darryl called after they got there and told us that Baptist has changed procedure when you have a c-section. When Drew was born Darryl brought him straight to the nursery and we got to see him immediately. Now they keep him and the baby in the room with Tiff until they can go to their room. Even though this means we will all have to wait on seeing our sweet little girl, I think it is great that the baby gets to stay in with mom and dad for some bonding time. After all Tiff is the one that has carried her for all these months. So I am told it will be around 1:00 or so before anyone will be able to see her and that will be in Tiff's room. Last time Tiff got sick after she delivered, I just pray that none of that happens to her this time and it will be a pleasant time for her. (If being cut open can be pleasant! yuk!!) Anyway I will post pictures as soon as I can of this precious gift from God!!

Outfit I made for Makyna, it was really fun. Has been years since I have made something anyone could wear!! Can't wait to see it on her!!

Door wreath I made for Makyna's hospital door!!

Tiff night before she delivered!!

Getting Drew out of the car so they can get to the hospital!

Happy Family picture before she is born!! Boy is she ready to have this baby!!

Tiff and Darryl pulling out of the driveway to head to the hospital!

See you soon Makyna, GiGi loves you!!

Dave's Accident!

2009-06-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

Last night Dave played ball at Ezell. He was suppose to play in a double header but had a little mishap in the first game. He has just turned this beautiful double play and was down fixing to try for another one when the ball took an awful hop and hit him in his mouth.

As you can see it broke his top tooth off and pushed his 2 bottom teeth backward. Busted his lip, blood was everywhere but, thankfully no stitches!!

We went to his dentist this morning and his top tooth will have a root canal on the 16th of June. Then will be capped and sometime around age 20 will have a crown put on after he is through growing. The bottom 2, after x-rays show no damage to bone or nerve, Thank The Lord! Said that the force of his tongue will push the teeth back forward in time. Might in his 20's have problems with them and will deal with it at that point. This could have been worse. I told Tiff this morning if Drew plays baseball, we will need to make him wear a mouth piece at an early age. I feel if Dave had been wearing one at least his teeth would have not gotten broken.

Franklin Rodeo!!

2009-06-02T12:50:00.001-07:00

On Saturday, May 16th, Tony and I took Drew to the Franklin Rodeo!! He loved it!

I just cannot even begin to tell you how much we love this little boy!!

Sitting in Big Daddy's lap watching the man ride the bull like a horse!

This guy is really cool. He is a retired rodeo rider and now has a foundation that helps abused children get out of bad situations. He even had a little girl there he had saved and if I am not mistaken he has kept her. She could ride the mess out of a miniature pony!! He rides this bull like you would ride a horse, saddle and all. Was really neat!!

Here he rode the bull through fire!!

Drew was amazed!! He even sat still for a while!! haha!

He and the little girl rode the bull and pony on top of this trailer!!

Sorry, my camera did not work very well on focusing!!

District Games 2009

2009-05-27T09:28:00.001-07:00

We did pretty good in the District this year! Came in 2nd place!!

Really proud of Dave, he had a good year and made All District!!

Love you Dave!!

Dave pitching against Glencliff, we won!!

McGavock game lost by (1) run

Drew taking it all in. He loves the ballpark!

Grandaddy and Dave. My boys biggest fan!!

Ms. Judy made it to a couple of Dave's games this year.

Thank you Judy for taking the time to come!!

Hunters Lane, we won and we are heading to Regions!!

The excitement after the game!!!

Makyna update!!

2009-05-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

Tiff went to the doctor this morning. They have changed her birth date to Thursday, June 4th!! A week from Thursday our sweet little girl will be here! Can't wait!! Keep Tiff and Makyna in your prayers for a safe delivery for them both!