The Wolfepack

Annie - a Trip to New Stage Theater

2011-12-09T07:32:00.000-08:00

Tyler's 3rd grade class took a trip to New Stage to see the play "Annie." We got dressed up, and afterwards went to Chuck E. Cheese for lunch and play.

Tyler and Sam

Josh, Christian, and Walker

Me and my favorite 8 year old in the whole wide world!

Harvest Party

2011-11-18T07:23:00.000-08:00

Hayden's class had a Harvest Party to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here they made Indian vests and feather headbands.

Brea and Danielle

Maddi and Mckenzie

Hayden's Kindergarten Art

2011-11-17T18:58:00.000-08:00

Check out some of Hayden's artwork from kindergarten so far...pretty cool!!!!!! Way to go Hayden!

Little Picasso

Self Portrait

Festival Of Trees and Lights 2011

2011-11-10T07:09:00.000-08:00

Our school's biggest fundraiser is the Festival of Trees and Lights. Each year our school has this week long event. Several trees are decorated as well as wreaths, table decor, and garland that can be purchased. There is also bake sale and the week closes with a celebration night and silent auction. During the week, each grade sings and parents and grandparents come check it out!

Hayden playing the triangle

Tyler and his class playing the Recorder.

Not sure what kind of instrument Tyler was playing in this picture.

Zoo Boo in Memphis

2011-10-29T06:57:00.000-07:00

We headed to Gram and Granddaddy's for the weekend. While we were there, Zoo Boo was going on at the Memphis Zoo. What a fun night! The kids dressed up in their costumes and took their pumpkins and we went on our way. The zoo was packed! I don't think I have ever seen that many people at the zoo before.

Waiting to go.

It was very cold that night, so we had to improvise a bit on the costumes to keep warm.

This was a singing pumpkin patch. You can't see it here, but the pumpkins lit up and sang songs. Too cute!

Waiting in line to ride some rides. How handsome are these boys????

We ended the evening at the magic show. Oh what fun!

Tyler's Spider Project

2011-10-28T06:54:00.000-07:00

Here is the final product of Tyler's spider project for school. He chose to do the Jumping Spider. This one in particular was black, red, and white. Can you see the silk strand coming from behind the spider? This is what the spider makes as it gets ready to jump on its prey! Good Job Tyler!

We made spider web cookies for their spider party. These were fun to make!

Hayden and the Good Conduct Award

2011-10-26T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hayden was so proud to bring home The Good Conduct Award. And of course, as his mother, I was very proud too! Way to go Hayden!

And a big lollipop to go with it!

Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-21T06:28:00.000-07:00

Hayden's first field trip in Kindergarten was to the Pumpkin Patch. He and his friends had lots of fun!

Luke, Hayden, Colby, and a couple of other friends (I can't remember their names)

Hayden, Luke, and Mckenzie

Both Kindergarten classes

Me and my favorite 6 year old in the whole wide world!

Aren't these gorgeous? I just had to take a picture.

Hayden picking out his pumpkin.

Hayden helping out his friend Luke.

Mississippi State Fair 2011

2011-10-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

The boys and their cousins headed to the Fair. It's so fun to watch them together.....they always have a great time!

On the log ride. I wish I could zoom in better on their faces. They weren't sure what was going on:)

All the boys with Anne Reece

Corey got on a ride with the boys. He doesn't look to thrilled as he plays with his phone?

The boys all got blow-up baseball bats and fish. Of course, those won't last very long.

Hayden's Lego Birthday Party

2011-10-09T06:08:00.000-07:00

Hayden chose to have a Lego theme for his 6th birthday. And, just like his brother, he had a spend-the-night party. Boy did he have much fun!

We built Legos and used them as decorations.

Cupcakes with Lego pieces.

The boys making smores.

Luke, Hayden, Hayes, and Benton

Fall 2011 Soccer

2011-09-25T05:59:00.000-07:00

The boys enjoyed playing soccer this fall. Both were very busy between practices and games. I wasn't able to capture many pictures but here are a few.

Hayden listening intently (what????) to the Referee.

Go team!

Sweet Tyler

Hayden (in red) taking the ball to the goal.

Tyler (second from left) getting ready to kickoff.

Homecoming

2011-09-16T19:41:00.000-07:00

Even Homecoming is more of a high school celebration, at Hillcrest, all of the school gets involved. Here are the boys having a great time during the parade and pep rally.

Walker, Josh, Jessie, and Tyler with the crazy blue hair

McKenzie, Hayden with the crazy blue hair, Ruel, Luke, and Colby

T Party

2011-09-15T19:34:00.000-07:00

This week at school, Hayden and his classmates have been learning the letter T.

And they had a T Party! The kids got to dress up and used their manners during the party - pulled the chairs out for the girls and placed their napkins in the laps, etc.

You are so handsome Hayden! I love, love, love the mustache:)

Happy Birthday Hayden!

2011-09-15T19:26:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my favorite now 6 year old! You rock Dude!

My Lego Maniac

Tired and Hot

2011-09-09T19:19:00.000-07:00

When I checked on the boys before I went to bed tonight, this is how I found Hayden. Why he chose to wear winter pjs on a warm summer evening, I don't know. Not only was he hot, but he must have been so tired, he did not even make it into the sheets:) I love my Hayden!

Cousins

2011-09-01T19:04:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of all the cousins. This was taken earlier this summer at Honey and Pappaw's.

Hayden, Jack, Tyler, Braxton, and Anne Reece

Family Pics

2011-08-20T19:08:00.000-07:00

We purchased pictures that we made for our church pictorial directory. Here are few... I intentionally left out the family group picture.....I did not like it. But I like these:)

First Day of School

2011-08-09T13:35:00.000-07:00

I can not believe it is time for school to start back! And this year, my Hayden is headed to kindergarten! It's bittersweet. Bitter in that he is old enough now to actually go to school. Sweet because he is so pumped about going.

The boys were dressed, had eaten, and had made their beds all before 6:45 the morning of the first day. Needless to say, they were so excited about their first day!

Weekend with the Warrens

2011-08-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

We all loaded up and headed to northern Alabama for the weekend to stay with Corey's sister and brother-in-law at their lake house. Smith Lake is sooooo beautiful! Can I say we had a wonderful time?!

Here are some highlights!

Me and Anne Reece

Jack, Hayden, Corey and Honey

I guess that Hayden had enough. He really didn't get back on the tube the rest of the time we were there.

Hayley and Anne Reece

Braxton

Corey contemplating jumping. This was about a 40 jump.

Now he's discussing with another person.

Here he goes!

I actually attempted this and jumped successfully!

Braxton and Tyler

The boys getting ready to ride Big Mable. They had an absolute blast!

Corey chilling in Airhead

Nice hair Jason!!!!!

Hayden giving it another try. . . this time with Daddy

Jason contemplating on jumping. I think we waited for 30 minutes before he finally took the plunge!

Corey giving skiing a try. It's been a while since he skied last, but it's like riding a bike.
He did a few tricks! Way to go Corey!

Fun at the Waterpark

2011-08-01T13:06:00.000-07:00

I took the boys to Paradise Falls, a water park in Collins. We spent the entire day - from the time it opened until the time it closed at 5pm. We played and played and played! With the weather being so extremely hot during the day, it's difficult to play outside, so we thought this was a great idea!

Tyler finally loses front tooth!

2011-07-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

So here it is the end of July and he is 8 years old. . . and Tyler is just now losing his first top tooth!

Hot Springs, AR

2011-07-19T19:56:00.000-07:00

The boys and I headed to Memphis and then on to Hot Springs with my parents. My mom's side of the family was getting together and I have not seen them in quite some time. We had a wonderful time.

This is one beautiful spring. I was amazed at how hot the water was. I knew the town was called Hot Springs but had no idea that the water was that hot! You could only put your hand in for just a second. It was mid-summer hot and you could see the steam coming from the hot water!

Me and my sweet boys

Emmy and Kizer

Tyler and Emmy being silly

Hayden and I being silly

My aunt and uncle live in Hot Springs Village. There are a few lakes in that area and this is one we went to. The boys played in the sand at the shore and went swimming.

The condo that we stayed at had a 9 hole miniature golf course which the boys thought was so cool.

The last day we were in Hot Springs, we all went in together and rented a party barge and Big Thriller tube. We all had a blast.

Before I could ask who would be first, Hayden had already jumped in and was headed toward the raft:) Tyler said, "You go first, Hayden."

Tyler and Hayden are loving it!

Hayden and Mommy

Tyler and Emmy

Kizer and Emmy - she is not liking the speed and wants to slow down.

My dad gave it a whirl!

Mom and Dad. Way to go! Even they enjoyed it!

MSU Ladies Football Clinic

2011-07-19T12:22:00.000-07:00

My sister and I had the opportunity to head back to our Alma Mater and participate in a Ladies Football Clinic. We had a fabulous time. We went up the night before and toured campus which is so drastically different than when we attended.

The morning of, we were greeted by

Megan Mullen

Stringer - Athletic Director

We got autographs and pictures with the more popular players.

My sister and I with Chris Relf, Quarterback

John Hevesy, Offensive Line coordinator

Geoff Collins, Co-Defensive Coordinator

Linda Bell, whose son Nick Bell played for MSU. He died about this time lest year.

One of the sessions was learning techniques from throwing the football to carrying the football. We practiced tackling and blocking. We even did strengthening drills. Here I am doing pushups:)

Palmeiro Center - indoor football and other sports facility

We are standing with Angelo Mirando who coaches the Wide Receivers.

The Bulldog Locker Room

Mississippi State will always refer to Ole Miss as "that shool up north".

My sister and I with the Egg Bowl trophy that MSU won last year

I absolutely love this banner hanging in the stair well

Game Day Locker Room

This was painted on the ceiling in the Game Day Locker Room.

Dan Mullen giving us a final peptalk before we ran onton the field just like the bulldogs do . Did you know that the spmoke created is not a fog machine (which is what I thought). Rather its a few people that are spraying fire extenguihes!

I Love My Boys - All 3 of Them

2011-06-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

Aren't they so handsome?

Summer Fun

2011-06-17T09:03:00.001-07:00

The boys and I came up with plans for our Summer, so we knew we had some things to look forward to.

Monday - Water Day
Tuesday - Movie Day
Wednesday - Activity Day
Thursday - Field Trip Day
Friday - Game Day

This week, we had a water balloon fight, went to the $1 movie at Tinseltown to see Despicable Me, had a friend over to spend the night, and went to the Children's Museum (a must go to place!).

Most days we try to go to the pool, too. Whew!

Can't wait until next week!

Wasp Stings - Ouch!

2011-06-12T08:57:00.000-07:00

In the past 2 weeks, Hayden has been stung by wasps 3 times! Hayden do you have a scent that makes them attracted to you?

Once at a friend's house on his head, second at the church on the ankle, and third at another friend's house on the head. He's been a trooper, though. Fortunately, he is not allergic:)

Clinton Invitational Tourney

2011-06-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

Orange Crush played in Clinton, and once again they look even better than the first 2 tournaments. They won their first game, lost second game 8-7, and lost third game 14-8. We played a couple of teams that were in the first 2 tournaments and played a lot better. Way to go Crush!

Isn't Tyler so cute? I love to watch him swing the bat. He definitely gives it all he has.

What up dude?

JT and Corey

What are you thinking about?

I absolutely love, love this picture! I can hear Coach Romano now, "T Wolfe, get mad at the ball, just get mad at it!"

Hayden hanging out and having fun, too.

Tyler played 3rd base during this game. Not sure where the coach is going to put him.

Tyler, Daddy and Mommy - I love this picture!

Speeding Ticket

2011-06-08T08:02:00.000-07:00

On my way to take Tyler to camp a few weeks ago, I was not paying attention to how fast I was going. Since the City of Byram became incorporated, we have a police department now and they are in full force with radar. I normally set my cruise control so I won't have a problem, but I forgot to do so that day. I was so focused on getting Tyler to camp that I just was not paying attention. The cop wrote me up for 60 in a 50 zone. It was really embarassing when a second cop showed up. I felt like I was a criminal.

Here's a picture of my ticket.

Hayden's version of my ticket:) I think he has talked about my ticket every day since then.

Zeke Walley Tournament

2011-06-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

The boys pulled off their very first win! Way to go! We are getting a little better, week by week.

Tyler and Joshua

Tyler, Joshua and Christian B.

Tyler running through 3rd base

Tyler played 2nd base during this tourney.

Getting ready to leave 1st. Just waiting on the word from Coach Romano.

Got your helmet on Tyler?

. . . and Tyler is coming home!

Shaking hands and "Good Game" with the other team.

Staying Cool at the Pool

2011-06-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

We joined the Courthouse again for the summer so we can play in the pool. With the weather we have had so far, I'm so thankful we have a pool to go to. It's not even summer yet, and temperatures have been in the mid to upper 90s for the past 3 weeks! I wonder what summer is going to be like.

Having lots of fun!

Tournament Time

2011-05-29T06:55:00.000-07:00

The boys played at Shiloh Park for a Memorial Day tournament. They were up against some stiff competition since all of the teams have been playing together for at least 6 months or longer.

Sweet Hayden . . . following Tyler around the ball field.

Coach Romano giving the boys a pep talk.

Coach Sansing leading the boys in prayer before their first game.

Tyler played in the outfield during this tournament.

I think that the team was just really, really nervous. It's like they thought they were playing against kids 3 times their size. But they weren't. This was their very first tournament as team Orange Crush. They will get it together.

Corey trying to figure out why Tyler was not giving his best effort and trying to encourage him between games.

Summer Camp

2011-05-28T06:27:00.000-07:00

This year, Tyler went to camp at Twin Lakes. He went Monday through Friday and spent the night! He was so excited - I was nervous. Tyler has spent the night away from home that long before, but it was with family. I have been away from him that long before, but I could at least talk to him on the phone. I couldn't talk to him any. I think I was in worse shape.

My bags are packed, and I am ready to go.

Just arrived at camp. Tyler and his good friend Payton. About to catch a ride on the golf cart to take them to the cabin.

Tyler settled in the cabin and getting a feel of the bed.

Last picture before I left him.

Tyler took a disposable camera with him. There was no telling what kind of pictures he was going to take. So here are the few that actually developed:)

Picture of their cabin

Friday - pick up day! I was so excited to see my Tyler. I missed him so much! They had a great time.

Tyler with his counselor Mr. Michael.

I soooo wish I could have been there to see all that they did and take pictures. I am supposed to be receiving a cd with pictures in the next month or two so hopefully I can post a few more pictures.

Tyler said that went horseback riding, archery, rifle shooting, canoeing, huge water slide into the lake, swimming in the pool and the lake, frisbee golf, volleyball, and so much more. Tyler's favorite game they played was Capture the Flag. Each day they had a devotion and learned about Jesus and how he grew and wisdom and stature. Good times!

Hey - No Training Wheels!

2011-05-26T09:40:00.000-07:00

Since Tyler went to camp, Hayden went to stay with Gram and Granddaddy for a few days. While he was there, he was very determined to ride his bike with no training wheels. After a few bumps and scrapes, he had it nailed down!

Way to go Hayden! The very first thing he did when he got back home was to show me his new abilities on the bike without training wheels.

Hayden specifically asked that I take pictures of him. So here they are:)

Central Mississippi Orange Crush

2011-05-25T06:30:00.000-07:00

Once again, Tyler is playing summer baseball. It's not All-Stars this year. He is on team Central MS Orange Crush, a tournament team which means that the team will stay together once summer is over and continue to play.

Tyler loves baseball and wants so much to do so well. Here is a first picture of the team.

Don't they look like the kids you would see in The Sandlot? Too cute!

Tyler's Birthday Party

2011-05-22T09:05:00.000-07:00

Tyler had a fun birthday party. It was supposed to be Saturday, May 14th but baseball games were rescheduled due to weather and they were scheduled to have a double header that Saturday. So we postponed the party to Sunday, May 22.

Being the art lover that I am, I thought it would be fun to have a painting party. I'm not sure I knew what I was getting myself into.

There's a picture of the cake - it was supposed to look like a paint palette.

John

Christian, Daniel and Payton

Lance

Olivia

Haley

Hayden

Daniel, with a piece of watermelon in his mouth. Silly Boy!

Christian eating some icecream. Cutter wants some, too!

Tyler opening his presents.

Jackson, are you really fishing with a football helmet?

Here are some after party pics. Remember I mentioned that Tyler was having a painting party? Well, I was so enthralled with leading the painting instructions that I failed to get pictures of them all painting. So I took pictures after the party. Sorry Tyler.

This is what most of their paintings looked like when finished. We painted crosses and then mod podged words - Faith, Love, Hope, Believe - onto the cross.

I hung paint cards from the garage door (see picture above). Cute and free decorations. You can pick these up from any Lowes or Home Depot FREE!

I know you had a fun time at the party, Tyler. I don't think it matters what kind of party you have. . . As long as you get a bunch of boys together, y'all could have just played with nerf guns and had a blast! We love you!

The Last of Tyler's Spring Baseball Games

2011-05-21T20:03:00.000-07:00

Tyler running home. It looks like he trotted home in this picture, or maybe he is just looking for home plate. It's all covered up with dirt!

I did not realize that Tyler played Catcher for one inning in this last game - not until he took his helmet off.

When the team won a game, Coach Wade handed them stickers for their helmets.

Tyler, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you. Keep up the good work!

Tyler's Spring Baseball Party

2011-05-21T08:48:00.000-07:00

A party to celebrate the end of the Spring Baseball season - what fun! The boys had water fun on a huge water slide, and we grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. It was a hot day, so the cool water was welcomed. Another team joined our team which made it even more fun.

Ryder

Parker

Tyler, what are you doing in the corner?

Caught in mid-air

Jackson, a good buddy of Tyler

We also had a slip and slide

Daddy even joined in on the fun. (He really got up top for crowd control. You know how it can be with a bunch of boys when they get rowdy:))

But he did get a few slides in.

Daddy, caught in mid air.

Tyler's Awards Day

2011-05-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

Tyler's last day of school was Awards Day. I am so proud of all of Tyler's accomplishments this year. So smart you are, Tyler! Tyler received two great awards - All As for the 2010-2011 school year and Honorable Mention in AR 100.6 points. (AR - Accelerated Reading program; students read and test on the books and receive points for each correct answer.)

Tyler never stands still so I can get a good snapshot.

Tyler with Mrs. Rhodes, Principle.

Tyler with his teacher Mrs. Williams and his two awards.

Off to 3rd grade you go! Wow!

Hayden's End of the Year Program

2011-05-19T06:51:00.000-07:00

Hayden did so good at his program. At first, he looked like he was about to lose it, but he pulled through. Way to go Hayden! You've graduated from K4 . . . on to Kindergarten!

Oh, be careful little eyes what you see. For the Father up above is looking down in love. Oh, be careful little eyes what you see.

Zaccheus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see.

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!

My God is so BIG, so STRONG, and so MIGHTY, there's nothing my God cannot do!

Hayden would not let me get a full picture of him in his cap and gown.

Precious!

Hayden's class - don't they look so proud?

Hayden and his good buddy Hayes

Hayden and his other good buddy Mason

Tyler's End of the Year School Party

2011-05-16T06:43:00.000-07:00

The second grade class went bowling for their End-of-the-Year party.

Tyler keeping an eye on the score.

Cody and Tyler

Silly boys - Tyler, Payton and Nick

Snack time

Tyler, are you gonna knock any pins down?

2011-05-14T19:57:00.000-07:00

Batting practice before game time.

Coach Wade

I love to see Tyler hit. He has a great swing and gives his swing all he has!

Tyler, are you baseball ready?

Ready to run to second. Coach, just give me the go ahead.

I don't know what you are doing. Playing in the dirt?:)

Honey and Pappaw at the game.

Tyler backing up short stop. Way to be there, Tyler!

I know this must have been a good hit!

Hayden's Last Baseball Game

2011-05-14T19:32:00.000-07:00

Here is Hayden running home. Go Hayden Go!

In this last game he played first base. So he got to play shortstop, pitcher, and first base throughout the season.

Smack that ball, Hayden!

Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you!

Haircuts at Home

2011-05-13T06:31:00.000-07:00

Corey got his hair cut very short. So, Hayden wanted his cut just like his.

OK, here we go.

No turning back now!

Finished!

My sweet boys and their shaved heads.

I will say, it is very easy to maintain and no having to fix it in the mornings.

Field Day

2011-05-06T06:06:00.000-07:00

Tyler and his buddies Payton, Christian C., Zach, and Christian B.

Nick and Tyler inside a helicopter.

Tyler's turn at the relay race. Through the hoop . . .

Run with the donkey float. . .

Jump in the potato sack around the cone. . . and run back!

Mommy and Tyler

Tyler and Cody just after the first round of Tug-of-War.

Second Round . . . time to get muddy!

Tyler, you are a mess!

Tyler's class

Silly boys and girls:)

What a fun day!

Happy Birthday Tyler!

2011-05-04T06:26:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast my Tyler is growing up! Seems just like yesterday that he was born, and now he is 8 years old! 8 years old!

Tyler, you are a special gift that God gave to me and Daddy. You are a really cool and smart young dude, and I'm so honored to be your Mommy:)

Now, can you please not grow any older?:)

Tyler and Daddy with a new DSi game.

Tyler Baseball Team Pictures

2011-04-30T19:55:00.000-07:00

Hayden took this picture. Not too bad!

Mother/Son Night

2011-04-29T06:03:00.000-07:00

Our church hosted a Mother/Son Night. This year, only Tyler and I got to hang out because Hayden had a baseball game. It was good that Tyler and I hung out by ourselves since we haven't had time like Hayden and I have. We had a good time at this Western/Cowboy themed party!

Tyler's and Hayden's friend Benton.

Looking good, Cowboy!

Lance

Our friends Gabby and her two sons Benjamin and Joseph.

All that helped organize this event. Thank you!

Eating some grub! We ate dirt and worms (chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos and gummy worms, also had Butterfinger icecream bites - that was the bomb!)

Lance, Tyler and Joseph

Boys are so much fun!

. . . Swing Batter!

2011-04-25T19:36:00.000-07:00

Tyler absolutely loves baseball. He is starting off the season on his team playing second base.

Swinging for the fence!

Coach Corey:)

Get you a good hit, Tyler!

Hayden Baseball

2011-04-25T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here is Hayden at another game. Hayden, are you baseball ready? I don't think your teammate in the picture is ready!:)

Looking for the right pitch. Halfway through the season, the T was removed all together and it became coach pitch only.

I think he hit a good one!

Batting Cage Up!

2011-04-24T05:45:00.000-07:00

For almost a year now, we have had the pieces to a batting cage lying in the yard. Our friend Chris graciously let us take his batting cage that his children used growing up. It's on loan to us until he might have grandchildren that play, at which time it will be returned.

Our friend Michael helped Corey put the poles up and re-attach them (you see the poles were cut because they were originally sodered when the cage was first put together). Then Corey and I rented an auger to dig the holes to set the pipe sleeves that the posts would slide into. We set them in concrete.

After they set over night, Pappaw came over and helped Corey move the posts into the sleeves. Then Corey and I hung the net.

We accomplished this project in one weekend. Corey and I are actually very proud of our work.

Now balls that are hit in our yard will not go in the lake (our entire yard slopes downward to the lake).

Will this project pay off? Maybe it will help towards a baseball college scholarship:)

Weekend with Gram and Granddaddy

2011-04-16T05:31:00.000-07:00

We love when Gram and Granddaddy come in town. We don't get to see them all the time, so when we do , it's a special time.

Dying Easter eggs

Hunting eggs - what Eggtraordinary Fun!!!

Hayden found one!

How many do you have, Tyler?

Hayden on his way to get one that was really obvious:)

Hayden, do you have a lot?

Gram and Granddaddy with the boys.

Love you Gram and Granddaddy!

Field Trip Ready

2011-04-14T05:26:00.000-07:00

Tyler loves going on field trips at school. This one was planned for the Petrified Forest. I was not able to go but still got a few shots before he left.

Such a cutie!

Silly boy:)

Cutter, Wutter, Butter, Hutter

2011-04-12T20:09:00.000-07:00

That is what I call our dog Cutter, and you have to say it really fast! He is such a sweet dog. But lately, he has decided to run past our underground fence and head over to the neighbors. Apparently there is a female dog or smelled one in the air. As he would do this, he would come home with wounds and then one day he was gone and didn't come back for 5 days. We were so worried. He returned with major, multiple wounds. Off to the vet we went who took care of Cutter and got him some antibiotics. We LOVE Cutter, Wutter, Butter, Hutter!

Hey Batter Batter Batter . . .

2011-04-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

The beginning of the Spring Baseball season. Hayden playing the shortstop position on his team.

Batting, of course, is his favorite thing:)

Getting ready to run from First Base to Second.

Run Hayden, Run!

Spring Soccer Tournament

2011-04-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

I was only able to capture a few photos of Tyler's soccer tournament. I was at the baseball fields during most of the tournament because Hayden had a baseball game. It's so hard to be torn between games and different sports.

Way to go Tyler and his MS Brilla team!

SuperMoon

2011-03-19T19:00:00.000-07:00

I was able to get some really cool pics of the SuperMoon which occurred the first time in 18 years! God's creation is soooo amazing!

Projects

2011-03-19T11:45:00.000-07:00

I got a Dremel for Christmas and hadn't really used it much until now. I absolutely love it! The letters that you see on this wall hanging, I cut out and sanded with the Dremel.

I really enjoyed making this gift. We have been praying for a baby girl that was just born. While in the womb, the doctors discovered she had encephelocile (sp???) which means that part of her brain grew outside the skull. The doctors were very doubtful that this baby girl would make it and if she did, the baby would only be in a vegetable state.

Well, God had other plans! Once Grace was born, the doctors then discovered that the part of her brain that grew outside the skull was not a major part of the brain. So, Grace will most likely have a normal life. She may have some developmental delays, but what a miracle! Praise you Lord! The mother Karen has blogged her entire journey and it is such an encouraging read! www.giftsfromgrace.blogspot.com

Just Another Day

2011-03-18T11:38:00.000-07:00

I snapped a few quick pics of my family today just because. I love all my boys!

They boys had just gotten up and were playing their DSi.

Corey - so proud of him and his weight loss. He has lost almost 40 pounds since Christmas. Way to go Sweetie!

Dark Day in the Deep Sea

2011-03-06T11:35:00.000-08:00

Tyler had his first Book Report project at school. He read Dark Day in the Deep Sea by Mary Pope Osborne. It's one of the Magic Treehouse books. He had a lot of fun working on this project with a little help from me, of course. I'm so proud of his reading. He reads so well and remembers things so well. He gets that from his daddy. Tyler scored 100% on this project. Way to go Tyler!

Born to Worship

2011-02-25T11:27:00.000-08:00

The kids at church presented their musical "Born to Worship." They did a really great job. The boys enjoyed learning all the songs. Even Hayden's class got to join in on a few.

Tyler - I think he looks a lot like me!

Hayden singing "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul . . .

with all your mind, . . .

and with all your strength.

The funniest part was when Hayden stretched out his arms to show his muscles, he would push his friends next to him out of the way! LOL

More of Tyler's Art

2011-02-18T14:27:00.000-08:00

Check out Tyler's newest artwork from school. Pretty Cool!!

Cute Couple

2011-02-08T11:15:00.000-08:00

Hayden and his friend Hannah Claire from church. Isn't she soooo cute? I think they could make a really cute couple.

Ducks Unlimited Print

2011-01-28T14:10:00.000-08:00

Well. . . it could be, right? This is an absolutely beautiful picture of Corey and Cutter. It was icy cold that morning in the Delta. The sun is just coming up. Corey said that when Cutter fetched the ducks, he was literally breaking through ice. Way to go Cutter!

Cutter Out of the House

2011-01-28T11:24:00.000-08:00

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to capture this picture of our dog Cutter. He hopped up on the bench on our deck. He is such a handsome dog; sweet, too!

Hayden Loses First Tooth!!!!!

2011-01-18T14:00:00.000-08:00

Hayden loses his first tooth at the age of 5! He was so proud. He has told me at least 3 times a week since he lost his tooth, "Well, it's cool I lost a tooth, right Mommy?"

The Tooth

It's an awkward first tooth to lose. Usually it's your bottom tooth. He's proud regardless.

Now we just wait for the tooth fairy!

Trip to the Dentist

2011-01-07T05:21:00.000-08:00

I think this may have been the boys' first trip to the dentist. At least together anyway. They did so good.

Tyler sucking on that tube thing.

All clean, and waiting on the dentist.

Way to go Hayden!

Clean but a couple of cavities. Nothing that a couple of fillings won't fix:)

Christmas Morning

2010-12-29T11:52:00.000-08:00

Christmas morning was a fun time this year. The boys got DSi game systems. If you call it a DS, they will quickly correct you and say it's a DSi.

This was Hayden's big present - Legos. (As if we don't have enough already!)

And Tyler's big gift was Hunting paraphernalia. The boots.

The Camouflage bibs and coat.

New MSU shirts! GO DAWGS! Beat Michigan!

And the gun.

Stocking Time!

Tyler is testing a gun out.

Where did Tyler go? Oh, he has blended in with the leaves! Tyler is so pumped about his 22!

The Calories are Lowing

2010-12-26T12:11:00.000-08:00

So, this year, Hayden has been singing, and singing, and singing, and singing Christmas songs galore. This year, I must say that his favorite has been Away in the Manger. The second verse really says, "The cattle are lowing, the poor babe awakes." Hayden must be thinking about his Daddy who has been talking about calories so much lately with his new fitness plan. So Hayden's version of the second verse . . . "The calories are lowing, the poor babe awakes." LOL Hayden cracks me up all the time!

Christmas Fun with Cousins

2010-12-22T11:29:00.000-08:00

Tyler's and Hayden's cousins came in town to do Christmas the week before Christmas. Here are some smiling Santa faces!

Tyler and Hayden are too cute!

Even Corey gave us a smiling Santa face:)

All the cousins.

The Wolfepack

Christmas Art by Tyler

2010-12-17T11:16:00.000-08:00

Once again, Tyler's artwork has really impressed me.

Pictures with Santa

2010-12-14T11:02:00.000-08:00

My boys were so excited about seeing Santa this Christmas so they could tell him what they wanted! They loved Santa at Bass Pro! Ho Ho Ho . . . Merry Christmas!

Hayden's Christmas Program

2010-12-13T11:06:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of pictures from Hayden's Christmas Program at school. His class did such a good job.

Hayden is the one at the top on the left smiling big:)

He has come such a long way! The last program he sat with his hands covering his eyes because he did not want anyone to look at him. LOL!!!!

Santa's Wonderful Magical Sleigh

2010-12-10T11:18:00.000-08:00

Tyler's Christmas program at school was too cute! Tyler got to dress as one of the reindeer.

Tyler also had a speaking part. He led us in the Pledge to the Bible.

"I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God's holy Word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will hide its words in my heart so I might not sin against God." He did a great job!

This is Santa's Workshop. I help paint all the windows.

Tyler and his friends. Payton, Nicholas, and Cody is in the back in the dark brown suit.

Tyler and Payton

Ring the Bells

2010-12-09T10:58:00.000-08:00

Corey and Hayden had a chance to ring the Salvation Army bell this Christmas Season. (Tyler was at school.) I think having children ring the bell helps. It seems like more money was given when a child was ringing the bell:)

ALL ABOARD - This is the Polar Express

2010-12-01T12:08:00.000-08:00

The Day after Thanksgiving, we met up with Hayley and Jason and took our children to The Polar Express outside of Birmingham. I was very impressed. We dressed in our pajamas (just like in the movie). While we waited to board the train, we played at the train station. Here are the boys

Here's Hayden waiting inside the train station.

All the kids standing at the gate before we got on the train.

Silly Boys

Tyler and Braxton

Hayden and Jack

Here's Anne Reece. Isn't she too cute?

We got a visit from one of the conductors.

What's that in Hayden's hand? . . . Tickets, please!

Elves boarded the train after a stop at the North Pole and passed out jingle bells.

I just had to get a picture of the elf shoes - fabulous!

The kids got chocolate milk and cookies. (Tyler thought we were going to get hot chocolate like the movie, but could you imagine really giving all the kids hot chocolate?)

Hayden with another conductor.

We had a great time. Dressed in our PJs, we boarded a real train. We sung songs on the way to the North Pole. We stopped at the North Pole (we did not get off the train) and Santa and Mrs. Claus got on so the boys got to see them, too. We drank chocolate milk and ate cookies, and we also received a present. The boys had a blast!

Turkey Day

2010-11-29T11:56:00.000-08:00

This year for Thanksgiving, we headed to Memphis to hang out with my family.

Here was our simple but pretty table, set by me and my sister.

Is Hayden sticking his finger in the ham?

Apparently so, because there is Gram . . . she's about to get him:)

My dad set up a tv and game station in one of the closets. The boys loved this!

Hayden and Miller, my sister's dog.

Not sure what Tyler is doing. Maybe he's dancing?

Kizer and my sister Emily

Hayden's Thanksgiving Lunch

2010-11-24T11:55:00.000-08:00

Hayden had a Thanksgiving lunch at school. He was so excited about wearing his Indian vest and feather headband.

How cute is he?

Hayden diggin' in! Their lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, mandarin oranges, and cookies.

Hayden and his friend Hayes.

After school, Hayden built this with Legos. I am pretty impressed with his abilities. If you will notice, this was built symmetrically - exactly the same on both sides:)

Mac 'N Bones

2010-11-18T13:36:00.000-08:00

We decided in the middle of November to have a family fun night out. We chose to play miniature golf. You might ask why in November, but this particular night was very comfortable outside. We had a great time, enjoying togetherness!

Festival Of Trees and Lights

2010-11-18T11:36:00.000-08:00

Tyler's school has their annual Festival Of Trees and Lights which is the school's biggest fundraiser each year. During this week, the kids have songs they've been learning as well as playing instruments.

Tyler with his hands in his pockets.

Tyler's instrument was jingle bells. They had to ring the bells on the beat. He did very well.

Isn't he so handsome? I can't believe I big he is getting. I think Tyler looks a lot like Corey here.

Secret Church

2010-11-06T11:17:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to go with the college group from my church to Secret Church at The Church at Brook Hills just outside of Birmingham. What an experience! We studied through God's Word from 6pm until 12:30am! Not only that - there were over 3,000 people there. Praise the Lord! The topic was the Body of Christ - who is the church and what does the church do?

We cheapen the church in many ways when we must cherish the church because we love the Glory of God.

If you have an opportunity to go, I highly recommend it. Check it out at secretchurch.org.

Whistler

2010-11-04T11:15:00.000-07:00

Tyler has just nailed down the "whistle"! He has always tried blowing air through his puckered lips, but all that came out was air. But now he has got it!

Trick-or-Treat

2010-10-31T19:17:00.000-07:00

This year was, I think, the first year that our boys have been trick-or-treating. I don't know if that is good or bad. Either way, they had a blast running up to doors and yelling "TRICK-OR-TREAT!" They loved having their pumpkins filled up with candy. Tyler was amazed that you just walk up to someone's door and they give you candy for FREE! LOL!

The boys dressed up as Ninjas. They were so excited about their costumes:)

My camera's battery died, so fortunately a friend of ours captured a few photos that I can share.

What are those????? Crazy eyes!

The boys also got to participate in our church's Fall Festival and another church's carnival. They filled up their pumpkins 2 times for that and once for trick-or-treating . . . so that is 3 buckets full of candy. I think that will last us almost one year!

Tyler's Art Work

2010-10-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

I really am amazed at Tyler's art work. Take a look for yourself.

This is called "Pumpkins at Night."

MSU Homecoming

2010-10-23T12:22:00.000-07:00

Homecoming was a lot of fun this year. We spent the day with our friends the Newells. We enjoyed lunch at Harvey's with my sister Emily and Kizer. Always love to see them. After lunch, we stopped in at the Lodge to check out MSU paraphenalia. Then we headed on over to campus. We stopped at Barnes and Nobles and found us some relaxing chairs to hang out in while we waited for the game. And boy was it packed!

Tyler and Kaitlyn snuggled up in the chair together.

Fred and Stacey . . . aren't they a cute couple?

Tyler and Mommy

Daddy

Mommy and Hayden

I don't know who snapped this picture. But they did get my best side:)

Look at Hayden and his goofy maroon hair!

Daddy trying it on

The DAWGS getting ready to head to the locker room for one last pep talk before the game.

Ring that Cowbell, Hayden!

Coach Dan Mullen and the DAWGS getting ready to storm the field!

Tyler just did not want to smile at the camera. But what a sweet face he has:)

I love my family and the time we get to spend together . . . even at Mississippi State. GO DAWGS!!!!

Mississippi State Fair

2010-10-09T11:51:00.000-07:00

This year we decided to go to the fair with Corey's sister's family. Tyler and Hayden love their cousins Braxton and Jack. Anywhere with Braxton and Jack is a good time.

Check out their hair!!!!!

Jack and Hayden

Tyler and Braxton

Watching the mini circus.

Jack and Hayden flying . . .

Tyler, Hayden and Jack on the Himalaya. Where's Braxton???? He did not want to ride.

A maze in the house of glass.

These two did not want to ride the ferris wheel, so they chose this little roller coaster instead.

Petting Zoo

The Big Slide. . . first comes Tyler, then comes Hayden!

Bumper Cars!!!!!!!

Throwing ping pong balls into fish bowls to win a fish.

And they won 3 fish!

Just ask where those fish are now! LOL

Painting Pumpkins

2010-10-08T11:39:00.000-07:00

The boys had fun with this. . .

Not really sure what Hayden is doing to his pumpkin. Is he painting hair?

The finished pumpkin friends.

Day with Daddy at the Deer Camp

2010-09-25T11:34:00.000-07:00

The boys were so excited about going to deer camp with daddy. Here is a pic early that morning (6:00am). Next time daddy will have to take some while they are there:)

Hillcrest Homecoming

2010-09-24T11:33:00.000-07:00

The kids had a great morning celebrating homecoming. They watched the parade and then headed over to see the pep rally. The theme was Celebrating the Oldies.

Christian, Cody and Tyler

It's Elvis!

Elvis with some of the teachers. Tyler's teacher Mrs. Williams is on the right.

Tyler and Hayden decked out in blue from the top of their head down and ready to head out to the game.

And Fall Soccer Begins!

2010-09-20T10:41:00.000-07:00

This year we have begun a new soccer league - Brilla Country Woods. Brilla is a professional soccer team that uses soccer as a platform to share the Gospel. It's really a cool partnership and I'm excited to see what God is going to do through this!

Go Hayden! I think he scored 10 goals in his first game! What a difference one year makes!

Tyler was excited about soccer this year, too. He seemed to be most confident playing in a defensive role.

Corey is loving that the boys love soccer!

Is Hayden Really 5?????

2010-09-11T10:05:00.000-07:00

It's so hard to believe that Hayden is 5 years old! Where has the time gone?!!!! He had a great birthday - Wild Wild West Party. Yeehaw!

"The Cake"

Not sure how excited he was. . . .

Make sure you blow them all out!

We played "Pin the Badge on the Sherrif."

And we had horse races.

Sweet picture of Hayes.

And Benton

Is Hannah Claire posing or what?!!!!

MSU v Auburn

2010-09-09T09:40:00.000-07:00

Corey and I had the opportunity to make the MSU v Auburn game this year in Starkville, and we had some great seats! We love going back to our Alma Mater (and without kids can sometimes be even better:) )

The night before the game, I decided to check out the MSU athletics website to see what events would be taking place before and during the game. I saw that they had a Punt, Pass, and Kick contest. I asked Corey if he wanted to enter and he said, "Sure, it's not like they are going to pick my name." Well . . . guess what????? They called him the morning of and said he had been selected!!!!!

Corey and his attempt at the Punt, Pass, and Kick.

. . . . and he won! . . . . 52 pizzas from Little Caesars!

Something New

2010-09-02T12:20:00.000-07:00

This is something I thought I would try. Wan't sure how it would turn out, but I had a lot of fun doing it!
It's made out of old fence. It's approximately 2.5 ft x 6 ft. I can do any verse or quote and any colors. $100.

I love it!!!!!! I think you will too!

The Cross

2010-08-30T19:49:00.000-07:00

I saw a cross while I was in Memphis a few weeks back visiting my family. I thought to myself I can make that! So here is my first try at it. I really think it turned out pretty good. I would love to make you one and I will charge you half the price of the one I saw in Memphis!!!!!! $70 and colors can be changed:)

Speaking of the cross, have you been to The Cross lately? Have you spent time with Jesus today, this week, or this month? He wants you to. In fact, He is pursuing you right now because He wants to spend time with you. Run to the cross!!!!!

Cursive

2010-08-30T19:31:00.000-07:00

When we asked Tyler today what his favorite thing he did, he said "Writing in cursive." If I may say so, I do believe he has some pretty penmanship! He is loving this cursive writing thing. Take a look for yourself:)

Smokey Mac

2010-08-19T20:42:00.000-07:00

At dinner, Tyler chose not to eat what I cooked. So he decided he would have macaroni and cheese. Well, Tyler knows how to cook easy mac and cheese in the microwave. This time, however, he forgot to put water in the bowl. Needless to say, after 3 minutes in the microwave, the mac and cheese burned and smoke filled the house!

It was an interesting evening. Did you know that boiling water and vinegar helps remove that burnt smell?????

So Tyler's new nickname is Smokey Mac:)

First Day of School

2010-08-09T20:38:00.000-07:00

So, where did the summer go? I can't believe that school is already back in session! Both the boys were really excited about their first day. Tyler had already met his teacher and knew where his classroom was, so he was ready to go. Hayden knew where he was going but wasn't completely sure about everything.

Don't the boys look so cute! They are sooo cute that I could just eat them up!

Tyler is ready for the Second Grade!

Hayden is in K4 this year.

ALL STAR Baseball Party

2010-08-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

Tyler's All Star Baseball team the Forest Hill Red Sox had a great summer. They ended their time together with a party at a MS Braves game. Tyler had sooooo much fun!

Chowing down on hotdogs, cake and icecream.

Tyler and his All Star Trophy

The All Star team waiting to run out on the field before the game.

Tyler and Cade

This was just after the boys ran on the field. Singing the Star Spangled Banner.

Run as fast as you can!!!!!

Mason and Tyler

Corey participated in one of the games in between innings. This was the human hamster race. Corey is in the ball on the right.

And Corey wins!!!!!!

Artwork

2010-07-26T18:23:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of some artwork I made for friends.

These were teacher gifts.

Fun Stuff

This is a picture frame.

This quote was a request from my pastor. Hope he likes it:)

I painted poppies for my mom. It's hanging in her kitchen.

Camp

2010-07-25T12:52:00.000-07:00

The past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind. Tyler had baseball camp 2 weeks ago from 8:30 to 4:00 everyday. Then both the boys had Soccer camp last week from 9:00-12:00 everyday. I don't know how they managed the heat but they did. Tyler thoroughly enjoyed baseball camp. I figured each morning I would have to drag him out of bed to get dressed, but he jumped right out of bed to get dressed and eat breakfast. That tells me he really enjoyed it. Both Hayden and Tyler liked soccer camp. They came home everyday showing me their new moves they learned.

This is Tyler on the first day of baseball camp. Looks like I caught him with his eyes closed.

Well, just a couple of weeks before school starts. Let's make the most of these next 2 weeks!

My Sweet Husband

2010-07-21T18:13:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love my husband! He is the bomb! Just couldn't help getting a picture of him weed-eating our yard. Does he look cute or what?