Hathcocks

Lizzie at Gymnastics

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Lizzie and Caroline

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Lizzie's First Day of Gymnastics

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Bathtime!!!

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Abbie's First Day of 2nd Grade

2010-08-09T07:37:00.000-07:00

Abbie and Mrs. Sartin
(She has been so excited about her teacher and now I know why...she is the sweetest person I've ever met!!)

Caroline

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More Pics From the Past Week

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Caroline Blaine Hathcock

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Caroline Blaine Hathcock

Born Sunday July 11, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.

8 lbs 13 oz

21 1/4 in

Proud Big Sisters - Abigail and Lizzie

Lizzie's First Haircut

2009-08-21T06:47:00.001-07:00

Lizzie's First Day of Pre-School

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Before the crying...

After the crying...

Abbie's First Day of 1st Grade

2009-08-21T06:39:00.000-07:00

Our new friends...The McNutt Family

Cooper, Todd, Kelsey, and Sadie

This is right before the baseball team received their championship rings (Todd's the Head Baseball coach). And of course, Abbie and Lizzie LOVE Cooper and Sadie!

Abbie's 6th Birthday

2009-08-06T14:07:00.000-07:00

Ok...so I've been away from the blog scene all summer which means I've missed Abbie's birthday, our trip to Chattanooga for 4th of July, and our move to northwest Alabama. A little catch up...Abbie's birthday was June 28th. The weekend before her birthday, she decided to invite 4 of her closest friends over to swim and eat pizza (which was great for me!). They had a great time! Then on her birthday, we celebrated again. PaPaw, Nanny, MeMe, Maw-Maw, Kilbie and Michael were all at the new house for a little party. Abbie was wanting a Wii so she saved her money and got one. She loves it! And she's a pro at bowling!!! I think she enjoyed her 6ht birthday (but she's growing up way too fast!!!)

Happy Easter!!

2009-04-12T17:42:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! What a beautiful day to celebrate the Resurrection of God's Son!!! The weather was as perfect as I've ever seen it on an Easter Sunday!!!

Even though we weren't with extended family this year, we enjoyed celebrating this special day just the 4 of us! We went ot Pizza Pro for lunch (similar to Pizza Hut), hid Easter eggs, and of course watched my favorite...Tiger Woods at the Masters!!! Too bad he didn't win...but there's always the British Open :) I'm just glad he's finally back on the golf course!

Hunter and Blake LANDERS!!!

2009-04-12T17:34:00.000-07:00

Saturday, we went to Opelika to celebrate Hunter and Blake officially becoming a "Landers." We had a great time! Some friends of Tom and Amber gave them a party at their house...it was so pretty! They had lots of land with goats, horses, peacocks, and of course a dog! I'm terrified of dogs but I did ok with it. Abbie on the other hand is a much different story!!! She was horrified!!! She screamed and cried...even on PaPaw's shoulders.

The kids got to hunt Easter eggs, see the animals, and ride the 4-wheeler...all but Abbie! Lizzie rode with Uncle Tom...and I couldn't believe it...she's usually scared of loud noises...like lawn mowers...but she loved riding.

Abbie's Playing Tee-Ball!!

2009-04-12T17:23:00.000-07:00

Much to our surprise, Abbie decided she wantedto play tee-ball this year. I was afraid she wouldn't go on the field when time came to play, but she did and has loved every minute of it!!! Lizzie likes to watch,too. Blaine's helping coach the team...some. He's not in charge...for once! She's had 3 games already, and Blaine told her they were undefeated...and she thinks they are! (They don't keep score obviously at this age) Here are some pictures from a couple of the games. Abbie has the pink and white glove...thanks PaPaw and Nanny!!

Abbie's New Haircut and Lizzie Modeling

2009-02-11T14:09:00.001-08:00

Abbie wanted to cut her hair so badly so today we did it!! Blaine has no idea so I can't wait to see what he has to say about it. Tiffaney (the girl who cut it) said not to tell him she did it! She really didn't want to but afterwards she loved it too! And Abbie and I love it!!! Although it does make her look OLDER!!!

Also, Lizzie is still in her modeling mode. She loves to have her picture taken. Unfortunately, she refuses to wear a bow to keep her hair out of her face. Here are a few pics...

A Few Christmas Pictures

2009-01-01T12:24:00.001-08:00

OK...so it's a little more than a few pictures...and I still have more to post later! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

More Birthday Pictures

2008-11-20T17:11:00.000-08:00

This morning, Abbie didn't want to miss any of Lizzie's birthday so I let her check in at 9:30 since I had to be there then for cookie dough delivery. I got a few pictures of them before we left the house.

Abbie and Lizzie this morning

Lizzie and her cupcake shirt I made

Abbie in her Indian attire they made at school

Abbie and Lizzie playing with Lizzie's birthday present...a Dora vanity!!

Not sure about this face!!

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY LIZZIE!!!

2008-11-20T17:00:00.000-08:00

Today is Lizzie's 2nd birthday! Boy she has grown up and changed so much lately!! She actually talks now...and you can understand most of it! Last Saturday, we had a little family party for Lizzie at Mom and Dad's. All 12 of us were there...that doesn't happen much! This post is pictures from Saturday. Lizzie LOVES Dora and that's what she got! A Dora cake, doll, pjs, slippers, backpack, hoodie, cup, plate, and bowl. She also got a Radio Flyer scooter that she loves! She's still trying to figure out how to make it go...but she's doing really good! We had a great time!

Lizzie and Uncle Ben

Lizzie and Uncle Tom

Trying to blow the candles out

Lizzie and Blake

Lizzie and Aunt Lane

Trying to keep her out of the cake!!

Halloween

2008-11-08T07:58:00.000-08:00

For Halloween, Abbie just had to be Tess for Camp Rock. For those of you who don't know who Tess is or what Camp Rock is...it's very similar to High School Musical. Tess is the one nobody likes because she's so popular, pretty, and stuck-up! And Abbie wanted to be her!!! Boy was I proud! NOT!!! Anway, we decided to be the Tess at the end of the movie when she realizes how horrible she had been to everyone and changes her attitude. Anyway, she was really cute I have to say. Fortunately, Lizzie is still young enough for me to choose her outfit. I always wanted Abbie to be a ladybug so Lizzie got to be one this year...and she was ADORABLE!!! They had a great time trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and a few other friends' houses. Then we went to Mr.Todd and Mrs. Linda's house for our annual Halloween night supper. They are always so good to us andhave been ever since we first moved here. There almost like a surrogate aunt and uncle since ours are all far away. I would say surrogate grandparents but they're no where near old enough!!
Anyway, we had a great time. Here are a few pics of the girls!

Carving The Pumpkin

2008-11-08T07:49:00.000-08:00

Abbie has been wanting to carve our pumpkins since we got them at the end of September. Finally, on Wednesday before Halloween, Blaine was home early enough to carve them. Abbie had a ball! Lizzie was tired and wouldn't get down so I had to hold her while they carved.

Fall Pictures

2008-11-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

Here are several pictures from the past 6 weeks or so. The first are from PaPaw's birthday September 25. I meant to get them on sooner but didn't:) There are also some from when we went to Panama City Beach to meet my friend Jennifer and her kids Blair and Ben. Then we went to eat with Uncle Ben and Aunt Lane who just happened to be at the beach the same time. There are also pic of Abbie, Lizzie, and Abbie's friend MaKayla do "cheerleading" stunts in the front yard.

Some Pics of Lizzie Modeling and Posing

2008-10-09T20:12:00.000-07:00

Just like Abbie, Lizzie LOVES to pose and model her clothes for us. She is so cute twirling around and making sure I can see all aspects of her outfit! Here she is a couple of days ago modeling one of Abbie's hand-me-downs.

My Latest Creation

2008-09-17T13:22:00.000-07:00

So, many of you know I started sewing about a year ago...and I love it!! I've recently gotten interested in the appliques you see a lot. I also love the pants with ruffles around the leg. These jeans were a little too short but fit great in the waist so I cut them off and added the coordinating ruffles. I made this yesterday, and Lizzie loves it! She didn't want to take it off yesterday when I tried it on her. Today, she saw it hanging and started trying to put it on! At least she likes it!!! And just like Abbie, she LOVES to model for me!!!

Pictures From the Ballgame and This Morning

2008-09-06T09:14:00.000-07:00

Last night. the ballgame didn't go quite like we wanted (to say the least), but at least the girls looked cute! :) Also, there are a few pictures of Lizzie and Maw Maw from this morning. They are really cute.

2008-09-03T10:55:00.001-07:00

Last Saturday, I got to take Abbie to her first college football game...at AUBURN!!! I wanted to take her last year, but I never got around to doing it. This year, Granddaddy got us 2 tickets for the season opener! We were so excited!! To top it off, Uncle Ben and Aunt Lane got 2 tickets as well and went with us!!! Talk about exciting! Company and HELP!!! Poor Ben...Abbie rode on his shoulders all day and night! We went to the Tiger Walk and got to see the players and Coach Tuberville up close. We were lucky enough to get to stand with the Coopers so we had a great spot! The Coopers are Jared's parents. Jared played football for Blaine here at W.S. Neal our first 2 years here. He was red-shirted by Auburn last year and is now 2nd in line at left guard (I think). Anyway, we were so excited to see one of our own in the Tiger Walk...especially someone as great as Jared!!! After that, I wanted to take Abbie to Toomer's Corner to show her the tree and get some lemonade. We saw lots of people we haven't seen in a while on the way. When we got to the stadium, Abbie was a little over-whelmed! She loved the eagle flying around the stadium. But she was quite upset that we didn't get to sit with Aunt Lane. Luckily, right before half-time, Ben and Lane found some deserted seats where we could all sit together. In the 4th quarter, we got to see Jared play!!! I was so proud and excited...you would think he was my brother or something! Anyway, we had a great time!!! We spent the night with Ben and Lane, and of course, Abbie loved that just as much as the game, I think!!!

Abbie's first day of Kindergarten

2008-09-03T10:35:00.001-07:00

On August 7th, Abbie started kindergarten as Neal Elementary School. She was such a big girl!!! She was so excited about school and didn't cry a bit! Since then, we had a little set back, but I think we've taken care of that! She loves school so much, and she loves her teacher!!!

Maw Maw's 80th Birthday and the Lake

2008-09-03T10:26:00.001-07:00

July 22 was Maw Maw's 80th birthday. She and MeMe came to Brewton and spent the night. The next day we all went to the lake for one last visit before school began.

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Here are our pictures we took for the football program this year. I can't believe how much they've both grown since last season!

Our Family Beach Trip

2008-09-03T09:36:00.001-07:00

Sorry I haven't updated our pictures in the last 2 months. As usual, we've been quite busy...plus I've been using my free time (ha) to sew and embroider instead of blog. There are lots of beach pictures so I'll just put most of them in a slide show. We went the weekend of June 28th...Abbie's 5th birthday. We had a ball and both girls really enjoyed the water! Abbie learned to swim, and Lizzie will probably be swimming next summer...she's not scared of the water at all!!

Beach Trip with MeMe, Mrs. Jana, Mrs. Jennifer, and Olivia

2008-07-09T19:53:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures I took from the beach trip we took with MeMe, her friend Jana, her daughter-in-law Jennifer and her little girl Olivia. We stayed in Mrs. Jana's condo and it was wonderful!! We had such a good time! Thank you so much for inviting us!!! The girls really enjoyed Olivia, too. We can't wait to take another trip!

A Visit From My Dear Friend Erika!!!

2008-07-09T19:38:00.001-07:00

A couple of Saturdays ago, we got up and were slow getting ready...had not even brushed my teeth...when the phone rang. It was my friend from Pell City who has moved back home to Columbus, MS. She, her husband Sam, and their twins Isabella and Landry were heading to the beach. She was calling to see about stopping by on their way back. Fortunately she called when she did because I would have been out of town when they came back through. Anyway, she said they were driving through East Brewton on their way to Destin. When I asked her where they were, she looked out her window and said "Coming by the Cozy Corner." For those of you who have been here, you may remember the Cozy Corner (restaurant) is less than 200 yards from our house. So anyway, I started screaming "Turn, turn now!" Literally, if she had waited another 5 seconds, they would have passed our house and I would have been so sad!!! I haven't seen them since we left Pell City...3 years and 3 babies later (my Lizzie and her twins). It was so good to see them! I didn't realize how badly I missed her until they left. Erika, we have to get together again soon!! The kids played to well together while they were here. We did manage to get a few pics, but a 5 year-old drama queen, a 19 month old, and 18 month old twins are quite difficult to, as Blaine says, hem up. Anyway, here are the pics we did get. Sorry it has taken so long. By the way, Lizzie walked around holding her hands up for "Aunt Erika" to hold her (she was Aunt Erika to Abbie when were in Pell City).

Beach Pictures from June 10

2008-07-03T20:18:00.000-07:00

We met Granddaddy and Grandmama at the beach for the day...but that's been 3 weeks ago now. I'm just now getting around to posting pictures and this is the first of many posts to come.
We had a great day and got a few good pictures.

18 Month Check-up

2008-05-28T12:26:00.000-07:00

I took Lizzie for her 18 month check-up today...a few days after turning 18 months. Since I didn't post a picture from May 20, I thought I'd post a few from the doctor visit today. She did really good! She weighed 23 lbs and 3 oz and was 32 inches tall. Dr. Stewart said she'd probably be average height. (The nurse said she'd probably be tall and skinny...maybe!!!) She got 1 shot, but we had to go have her lead and iron levels tested. That required a stick in both arms. She did really well!!! The only reason she cried was from being held down...not the actual stick. We came home and she slept almost 3 hours. Notice all the babies we had to take in with us.

A Day at the Park

2008-05-21T16:21:00.000-07:00

Today, some of us from church took our kids (all 12) to a park in Crestview, FL, that shoots water in various areas. The kids had a ball!! Abbie stayed with Sadie and Lizzie took up with Baylee (not sure of the spelling). But we definitely have a new babysitter! She loved her! And Lizzie doesn't stay away from me long...but she spent the entire day with her. Baylee even fed her lunch! I am so excited!!! And she can't date yet which makes it even better!!! Anyway, we had a great time!!

When we got home, Abbie, Lizzie and MaKayla got in the pool and had a blast!

Abbie's Pre-School Graduation

2008-05-21T16:11:00.000-07:00

Abbie graduated from Jack and Jill Pre-school in East Brewton on Friday, May 16. I cannot believe she will start kindergarten in the fall. All of her grandparents got to come and see her. She had the opening speaking part. The microphone wasn't on to begin with so she had to say her part twice. She did such a good job!! I was so proud of her!!! I was sick though because my camera was going crazy and I didn't get any good pictures. They were all fuzzy, but I'm posting some anyway. Overlook the fuzziness. Anyway, thanks to all the grandparents for coming and enduring through the pouring rain!!

Pictures from Jenna's Graduation from Auburn!!

2008-05-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 10, the girls and I went to Auburn for my first cousin Jenna's graduation. I didn't get many good pictures, but here are the ones I did get. Jenna graduated with a degree in Elementary Education...bless her!! :) Seems to be a pattern in our family! Anyway, we wish her the best of luck with finding a job and for her first year. I know she will be a wonderful teacher!!

A Quick Picture

2008-05-06T10:24:00.001-07:00

I had to take Lizzie to the doctor this morning so I thought I'd try to get a quick picture of them before we left. Much to my surprise, Lizzie was ready...and of course Abbie was too. Lizzie even said "cheese" for the one of her by herself. And Abbie struck a pose like only Abbie can do :)

Fun in the Sun!!!

2008-05-04T14:43:00.000-07:00

The girls and I have been outside enjoying the sun this afternoon!! I bought them a "slip-n-slide" and they have had the best time with it. They also enjoyed their Oreo cookies as you can see. I'm still having trouble getting Lizzie to look for pictures, but Abbie is ready to pose! Some poses look like she might be a future swimsuit model...unfortunately!! :)

Spring Break

2008-05-03T11:54:00.000-07:00

We've been a little busy lately so I've fallen behind on my posting. Here are some pictures from Spring Break (April 14). Since it fell during turkey season, the girls and I spent the week with Mom and Dad (Blaine was in the woods somewhere all week, of course). Anyway, it was so good to be home for that time. We had so much fun!!! I didn't want to leave!!! The girls had a blast too. They played on the swing set and slide - went to the park - went to Blake's 7th birthday party- and just had fun! The first slideshow is them playing in the backyard.

More pictures playing in the car

Pictures from the park

This last slideshow is of Blake's birthday party, Abbie's "cap and gown" pictures for pre-school graduation which will be in a couple of weeks, Lizzie at 17 months (in the strawberry outfit), and Abbie, Lizzie, and Blaine at the High School Musical On Ice Tour. Sorry for all the slideshows, but I had too many pics to post them individually.

Happy Birthday, Nanny!

2008-04-04T10:48:00.000-07:00

Hope you have a great day! We love you very much!!!

Attack of the Duck!!!

2008-04-02T17:18:00.000-07:00

Before I start this post, I want you all to know that I wasn't there so this is all via Blaine. I have laughed my head off about this!!! As some of you know, Blaine is the golf coach. They practice each afternoon at JDCC (the junior college here in town). It's a 3-hole course with a pond. The pond has ducks, of course. We have taken the girls out there to "feed the ducks" like we loved to do in Pell City. The first time we went, I noticed the ducks were quite aggressive. As most of you know, I am terrified of dogs, and this fear also includes ducks now. Anyway, to make a long story short...Abbie and I are afraid of the ducks but Blaine and Lizzie are not. So today, Blaine calls me to see how the girls' doctor appointments went. Afterwards, he proceeds to tell the THE STORY. It goes something like this...he was walking across the bridge to meet up with his golfers who were already on the course. As he crosses, he notices a rather large duck at the end of the bridge. Not being afraid of ducks, he just walks on across. As he passes the duck, it bites him on the leg. Of course, he is caught off guard. The bite draws blood and left a place on his leg. At this point, he makes a noise and shakes his leg. Most of you know Blaine and can picture this whole thing! I can just see it!!! Anyway, he keeps walking and apparently the duck is still mad at him. The duck proceeds to attack him on the back. By this time he is flailing his arms, running from the vicious duck. A couple of the boys see the whole thing...I just wish I could have seen it. Needless to say he does more flailing, hollering, and scampering quickly away from the duck. When I got home and saw the "wound" on his back, I knew I had to take a picture and put it on the blog!!!!! I have laughed so hard...the entire time I've been writing this entry. Anyway, here's his battle wound...

see the perfect outline of the duck's beak!!!!! :)

Abbie and Lizzie

2008-04-01T10:38:00.000-07:00

A lot of people ask me and try to decide if Abbie and Lizzie look alike or not. I can see a lot of resemblance in how Lizzie looks now and how Abbie looked at her age. I thought I would post this picture of Abbie at 16 months and Lizzie's picture at 16 months so everyone could compare for themselves. Abbie's face is more of a square where Lizzie's is long. Notice Lizzie (left) wearing no bow and Abbie (right) wearing a bow. If Lizzie had a bow in they would look more alike. This isn't a really good pic of Lizzie...I need to make a better one where you can see her hair...it's just like Abbie's was. I'll try to get one today and repost a better picture.

This is a better picture for comparison. Still not very good nor does she have a bow in...Oh Well!!!

Daddy's 3 Turkeys

2008-03-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

Blaine killed a turkey this morning and wanted the girls in the picture with him and the turkey. They both cooperated for the most part. I didn't think Abbie would want to but she did. She even wanted to touch it and have a picture taken of just her and the turkey. Lizzie wasn't too sure about it though. She admired from afar! That's my girl!!!

Spring Has Sprung!!!

2008-03-29T14:04:00.000-07:00

The azaleas are in full bloom around our house and they are absolutely beautiful!!! Of course in a few days they will die and be so ugly!!! While we have them, we are taking advantage of all the photo opportunities! Abbie has had a blast smelling them (and wants me to take pictures of her smelling the flowers). Lizzie still won't cooperate with the camera. We just do the best we can. Here are various shots of them outside over the past week or so. Also, the pictures of me were taken by Abbie. She's quite the photographer at 4 1/2. And the picture of Lizzie and Blaine in his truck...she didn't ride like that!!! He was pulling the truck under the carport and she sat in there with him...don't worry!!! :)

Easter '08

2008-03-29T13:46:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a long time since I've updated the blog...Sorry!!! It's been kinda crazy as I'm sure you can all understand. We've had Easter, Lizzie turned 16 months old, and "Spring Has Sprung" and we have all been sick. We spent Easter in Berry. We had a great time...egg hunting and egg dyeing. Lizzie turned 16 months old on Thursday before Easter. As you can see, she's not as crazy about the camera as she has been in the past. I really don't have a good picture of her, but here are the best ones I could get. There are pics of them on Easter morning with their Easter baskets. Abbie finally got the kind of guitar she's been wanting for the longest. Hope everyone's Easter was wonderful!

Lizzie is 15 months old!!!

2008-02-23T18:42:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday the 20th, Lizzie turned 15 months old! It is hard to believe my girls are growing up so quickly!! Here are some pics of Lizzie. Maybe I'll get some new pics of Abbie soon!

Another Ice Skating Adventure!!

2008-02-23T11:28:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday, the girls and I met Mom, Dad, Uncle Ben and Aunt Lane in Montgomery for the day. Abbie, Aunt Lane, and I ice skated. Uncle Ben wouldn't skate with us...he took pictures. Here are some pictures from that day. And PaPaw and Nanny (Mom and Dad) took care of Lizzie!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2008-02-14T12:33:00.002-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!!! Here are some pics of the girls in their matching Valentine's Day outfits.

Do you think she's watched me tutor?

My 4-year-old computer whiz

Running from the camera

Springtime in February!

2008-02-11T12:47:00.000-08:00

It feels so much like spring already! The girls love to play outside and the weather these last couple of days has been perfect! Today, they had fun sliding and just being outside. Lizzie's getting to the point where she plays well with Abbie and they are so much fun to watch! Here are some pictures from this afternoon.

Pink Toes

2008-02-03T17:00:00.000-08:00

Abbie loves to paint her toenails! Last week, she decided she wanted to paint her nails so I thought it would be cute to paint Lizzie's, too, for the first time. They are so little...they look so cute!!

Circus Pictures

2008-01-30T07:53:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pictures from our trip with Jennifer and Blair to the circus in Birmingham on Saturday. We had a great time!! It was Abbie's first time at the circus, and it was my first time in several years. Notice the hat Abbie has on...pop-star material?

Ice Skating

2008-01-28T11:59:00.000-08:00

This past weekend, Abbie and I went to Birmingham via Roanoke (Mom and Dad kept Lizzie for me...Thank you!!!). We spent the night with my friend Jennifer and her daughter Blair. We were going to the circus on Saturday and decided we'd take the girls ice skating too. Blair had been on ice skates once and Abbie never (as you will quickly notice in the video). However, they really did a good job. Blair was much steadier than Abbie, but Abbie finally got it figured out. She and Blair really had a good time, and Jennifer and I enjoyed watching from the side! Make sure to watch the video at the end...I have another that I will upload later...it wouldn't work for some reason.

Lizzie turned 14 months old yesterday!

2008-01-21T15:37:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Lizzie is already 14 months old. She is growing so quickly! She's also getting more difficult to photograph...at least for me anyway. Here are a few shots of her today. I couldn't get her to do what I wanted so I'll go with what she gave me. She's really starting to like the tv...especially the Backyardigans. Another cartoon, Little Bill, was on while I was trying to snap the picture...

More Snow Pictures

2008-01-20T15:59:00.000-08:00

Here are a few more pictures after the snow got thicker. We had so much fun!!! I also have a couple of videos of Abbie by herself and Abbie with Blaine sledding. What a sight!!!

SNOW!!!!!!!!!

2008-01-19T09:11:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it's actually snowing in Alabama!!! It seems like forever since I've even seen a snowflake ,uch less accumulation!! Since we live practically at the beach, we had to head north to see this beautiful sight. We had planned to go to the Auburn/Ole Miss basketball game this afternoon. A kid from Hamilton that played basektball for Blaine is an assistant coach at Ole Miss and we were going to see him. When we got word it might snow, we decided to come on to Mom and Dad's (Roanoke) to spend the night. If you listen to James Spann, he mentioned Roanoke as one of the places to get the most snow. We've been waiting and it has finally paid off!!! We have SNOW!!!! And lots of it! It's is pouring snow!!! Within less than 2 hours, the whole place has become a winter wonderland...literally! It is the most beautiful sight!!! And Abbie is loving it!!!!! And Blaine and I are having a pretty good time too :) We're about to take Abbie out to ride on the sleds Tom, Ben and I rode on as kids. I wish you guys were here with us, but we'll see you all soon! Here are a few pictures so far...I'll post more later.

A Few Pictures from the Holidays

2008-01-07T20:01:00.000-08:00

Apparently I was doing something over Christmas other than taking pictures. When I sat down to update our blog, I realized I hadn't taken many pictures at all. I felt a little guilty! I thought I took more than I had, but some of them are on Mom's camera. I also took some on my cell phone, but I haven't attempted to transfer them to my computer yet. Maybe there are some good ones on it...I hope! Anyway, here are a few pics that I haven't posted. Maybe I'll get back in the swing of picture taking now that everything has begun to slow down.

Abbie in her new pajamas on Christmas morning

Lizzie on her four-wheeler...it was so funny to watch her ride it!

Abbie's stash from Santa

Lizzie's Christmas stash from Santa

PaPaw and Nanny and the grandkids

The grandkids

Lizzie's 1 Year Check-up...Finally!

2007-12-19T17:25:00.002-08:00

Lizzie will be 13th months old tomorrow (Thursday)!

Lizzie and Abbie both have been sick for what seems like a month. I took Lizzie back today to see if she was well enough for her 1 year check-up. Thankfully she was!! She weighed 20 # 3 oz which means she lost 3/4 a pound in the past 3 months. Dr. Stewart said it was fine since she is now mobile. She's in the 50th percentile for weight and the 95th percentile for height! I'm hoping she'll be my model!!! Abbie's going to be too short to model :) Anyway, here are a few pictures before we went to the doctor. There's one of me that Abbie took...and she did a really good job!

Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer

2007-12-19T17:18:00.000-08:00

Today, the kids at pre-school wore reindeer ears and Mrs. Dunaway painted their noses red. They were so cute!! They sang "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" when they came out. Here are some pics from today.

Mrs. Dunaway and Abbie

Noah and Abbie

Aleigha and Abbie

Christmas Picture

2007-12-14T10:35:00.000-08:00

I finally finished making Abbie and Lizzie's Christmas dresses...that's why I haven't sent out Christmas cards yet...I wanted their pictures in these dresses. Anyway, we were on our way to the park and I thought I would try to get a picture first. I got the girls dressed, bows in, and ready and was afraid it would take forever to get them both to cooperate. Well, little do I know. These are the only two pictures I made...and I didn't think they could get any better so I quit while I was ahead. Abbie's is old enough now to cooperate for the most part, and Lizzie apparently loves the camera!! Merry Christmas!!!

Visiting Santa

2007-12-10T20:01:00.000-08:00

Sunday, we took the girls to Pensacola to see Santa. Abbie hasn't sat in Santa's lap by herself since she was 6 months old...I've sat once and Blaine and I sat together with her once. She promised she would sit his year, and I really thought Lizzie would be fine with him. Boy was I wrong!!! Abbie did GREAT!!! She sat like such a big girl and told him she wanted a Rose Petal Cottage. Lizzie...well the picture speaks for itself!!!

Waiting for Santa...

Lizzie is so excited to see Santa!!

Still watching anxiously...

And now for the rest of the story!!!

But look at what a big girl Abbie is!!! We were so proud of her!!!

Family History

2007-12-09T18:13:00.000-08:00

Courtney Lawson Long asked about the highchair Lizzie is sitting in at Mom and Dad's house. This was my older brother Tom's chair. He was born in 1976 the Bi-Centennial year and that's on the back of the chair I believe. Anyway, my younger brother Ben and I both used the chair as well as Abbie a few years ago. Even neater than that is the other highchair we have at Mom and Dad's house. It was my Dad's chair when he was little. Abbie still sits in it every once in a while. It doesn't have a tray on it so she can still fit in it (not that she can't sit in the other one with her little bod). Anyway, we're a pretty sentimental family, and Mom saved a lot of our things that Abbie and Lizzie LOVE playing with now. It's so neat to see them playing with things that I loved to play with...it brings back such great memories.

Slumber Party at Blair's (and now Ben's)

2007-12-04T20:22:00.000-08:00

My good friend Jennifer, who lives in Leeds, invited Abbie and me to spend the night Friday night with them. We left Lizzie in Roanoke to spend the night with Nanny and PaPaw (which went great!!!) Thank you both so much!!! Abbie and I had so much fun with Blair and her mom (and Ben). We did some shopping and visiting. It was great to have some time with them!!! Jennifer just had a baby boy, Ben, the first week of October, but she still found room (and sanity) to board us. I did get some pictures of the beauty queens (or should I say princesses) and one of Ben. I have one of him and his mom but I won't post it...although she looks great! :) We can't wait to come visit again soon!!!
By the way, Ben was born with a rare circulatory condition and I would appreciate if you would all keep him and Jennifer, Scott, and Blair in your prayers. They go to Boston December 14 for a consult with doctors. They are such a precious family and mean a lot to us! Baby Ben is so precious!!!

1 Year Checkup...We Thought

2007-12-04T20:16:00.000-08:00

I took Lizzie in last week for her 1 year check-up, but we ended up getting a sick baby appointment instead. Lizzie had the crud and got an antibiotic and cough medicine. She didn't act like she felt too bad, but her nose and cough were horrible. She seems to be getting better, and here are a few pictures of her in the waiting room and check-up room.

Thanksgiving in Berry

2007-12-04T20:13:00.001-08:00

The girls had a great time in Berry with Kilbie and Michael. They played so hard!! And of course they slept very little!!!

Lizzie Turns "1"!!!!!

2007-12-04T20:01:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my baby is 1 year old!!!!! This year has flown by so fast!!! She has definitely blessed out lives just as Abbie has for over 4 years now. I cannot imagine life without both of them!! I wouldn't want to! Since we live so far away from our families, we couldn't manage a birthday party with everyone. We did have a small family party at Mom and Dad's on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Lizzie wasn't sure about the cake at first, but Uncle Tom persuaded her to give it a try (he did the same thing for Abbie on her first birthday!) She finally figured it out and I think she liked it. Also, Uncle Tom, Aunt Amber, Hunter and Blake gave her a baby stroller and I think she thought it was for her to ride in...I thought it was so cute. Mrs. Reba, who works at the bank with Daddy and who also catered our wedding, made an unbelievable cake...it looked exactly like the napkin I used. We had a great time visiting and Lizzie definitely enjoyed herself!

A Day at the Park

2007-12-04T19:51:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I've updated the blog...sorry!!! It's kinda been crazy around here to say the least. A lot has happened since my last post...playing at the park, Lizzie's 1st Birthday, Thanksgiving, and the beginning of Christmas parties!!! These first pictures are from Saturday, November 17, at Dogwood Hills in Brewton. This was really the first time Lizzie has been able to play. Abbie is so excited to finally have a built-in playmate. They had so much fun...Lizzie slid down the slide for the first time!!!

My Little "Indian"

2007-11-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

Today at pre-school, the kids dressed up and sang some Thanksgiving songs for us. Blaine even left school to come watch. Of course, I was in such a hurry to get there that I forgot the camera. Anyway, we made some pictures after we got home. By the way, Abbie did a great job with her songs and motions!!!

Another of my students

2007-11-16T09:57:00.001-08:00

I've been tutoring Leah Huff for 2 years...she got me started with all the ones I have now. She is a beautiful girl...but a Miler girl :) She and Jessica that we love so much are 1st cousins. Last night, she came for some help. Downtown Brewton had a Christmas preview last night. Leah's a Miller majorette and they performed. She was so cute...I had to get her and Abbie!

Harrison and Lizzie

2007-11-16T09:54:00.000-08:00

Last night while I was tutoring Harrison, Lizzie kept wanting him to hold her. She just sat there in his lap while he worked a couple of algebra problems. It was too cute...I had to get a picture! Lizzie looks like she's helping him with his work.

At the Park

2007-11-16T09:51:00.000-08:00

I took Abbie to the park in Roanoke to meet my friend Amanda and her son Nathaniel. He and Abbie about the same age. While we were there, we saw another friend (Jenny Caldwell Adams) and her son Luke. Here are some pics. By the way, Amanda brought her almost 3 week old baby Ben. How sweet!!!

Turning "30" at the Beach!!

2007-11-16T09:40:00.000-08:00

These pictures are almost 2 weeks old, but it's been kinda hairy around here lately. These pictures are from the weekend of November 4...my 30th birthday. At least I got to spend it at the beach with my family!!! We had so much fun and the weather was BEAUTIFUL!!!! The girls had a great time and enjoyed the sand and water too! Thank you PaPaw and Nanny!!! We love you!!!

Trick-or-treating at Harrison's the Brooks'

2007-11-02T06:33:00.000-07:00

Our first stop was at Harrison's house (one of the guys I tutor...the one the girls love so much!). Anyway, they hit the jackpot!! Mrs. Jo Jo and Mr. Keith were ready for the girls. Mrs. Jo Jo had fixed each of the girls 2 different bags of goodies...from candy to toys to all kids of things. Of course, we had to get pictures made with Harrison!

After Harrison's, we went down to see Jordan and Blake at Mrs. Mildred and Mr. Bobby's house (our neighbors). And more pictures...

Halloween Pictures

2007-11-02T06:29:00.001-07:00

Last night, the girls had a great time trick-or-treating! Abbie was none other than Hannah Montana and Lizzie was an adorable little butterfly. They were so cute!

Hodgepodge of Pictures

2007-11-01T13:03:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pictures of the girls and of our preacher's kids. His wife made the dresses the girls have on. I monogrammed the "A" on Abbie's dress and the "N" on her shirt. I also did one for Lizzie, but I didn't get a picture of it. They're wearing them tomorrow for Homecoming. I'll get a picture then and post it. By the way, we're trick-or-treating in Brewton tonight so I'll post those pictures tonight or tomorrow.

Halloween Dresses

2007-10-30T10:42:00.000-07:00

We got a few pictures before church on Sunday. Lizzie has a dress that matches the one Abbie has on but I wanted her to wear this one instead. I just love it!! Happy Halloween!!!

Sewing Class...

2007-10-30T10:35:00.000-07:00

Ok...so I know NOTHING about sewing, but I bought me a machine that embroiders too. I took my first class last night. I had pretty much taught myself how to do the basics with embroidery, but I had a few questions. Ms. Ferguson was great!! This morning, I decided to try one on my own...my very first piece. Now, I know it's not exactly centered, but that's what practice is for. Hopefully before too long I can get it centered and do better. But I thought it was cute anyway!! And notice my beautiful model!!!!!

Pictures from The Neal - Miller Game

2007-10-27T18:22:00.001-07:00

WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-26T21:34:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know, we live in East Brewton and Blaine is the head coach at W.S. Neal High School. Across the creek, literally less than 5 miles away is T.R Miller High School. The rivalry between the two schools is intense to say the least. Anyway, last year, Blaine's team came back from a 21 - 0 deficit at the half to win the game 42 to 35 (or something like that) making that the first win Neal had over Miller since '96. We were elated! And tonight was that time of the season again. We were really just hoping to play well and stay in the game. Much to our surprise, we ended the game tied 8-8. In overtime, Miller had it first and we held them on 4th down on the 4 yard line. We got the ball and they held us on first down. Then on 2nd (I think) it looked like they had tackled our guy but he kept pushing and the team kept pushing and he fell into the endzone!!! Touchdown W.S. Neal!!!!!!! We beat our across town rival 14-8 in overtime at our stadium!!! Needless to say the fans erupted!!! I left Abbie, Kilbie, MeMe, and Lizzie in the stands and flew out on the field (and left my purse, seat, pretty much everything)!!! Anyway, to make a long story short, WE WON!!!!!! And this win puts us in the playoffs!!! Praise God...as long as we don't have to play Handley (my alma mater)!!!!! I don't have a picture right now since it's almost midnight, but I'll will post one as soon as possible. And this was the first year they gave a trophy...and it is ours for the next year!!! I don't brag on Blaine very much on this blog but I don't know when I have been more proud of him!!! He's a heck of a coach!!! Best I've ever seen!! :)
Also, congrats to Tom and Ben (my brothers) and their teams for also making it to the playoffs. We're all 3 in and I'm so excited!!!

Lizzie is 11 months old!!!

2007-10-22T11:33:00.000-07:00

Lizzie was 11 months old on Saturday, October 20. I didn't get any really good pictures, but here's what I could get. She's such a busy-body that I'm not sure how I'll ever get her still for her 1 year portrait!!! I can't believe it's only a month away...she has grown so fast!!!
(Notice the dead mum in the picture...I think it was dead when I bought it:)

Abbie's First Pony Ride

2007-10-15T14:48:00.001-07:00

Here's a video of Abbie's first pony ride at the pumpkin patch. She loved it!!!

A Few More Pics From The Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-14T20:03:00.000-07:00

We really had a great time at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday! These adorable matching outfits that the girls have on were a gift from MeMe. Aren't they precious!!! Thanks MeMe! We got so many compliments on them yesterday.
I think Granddaddy and Grandmama Debbie had a pretty good time too. Here are a few more pictures from the afternoon.

Picking the Perfect Pumpkin!!

2007-10-13T19:26:00.001-07:00

The girls had a ball riding the covered wagon out to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin. The girls scoped out all the pumpkins before finding the perfect one. I think Abbie and Granddaddy found it!!

Sliding at the Pumpkin Patch!!

2007-10-13T19:25:00.001-07:00

We took the girls to the pumpkin patch in Clanton today and had the best time!! We met Grandmama Debbie and Granddaddy there. Here is a slideshow of Abbie having a blast sliding down the inflatable slides. She loved it!! I made so many pictures that I had to put some of them as a slideshow to get them all posted!

Photobucket Album

He has my girls smitten...

2007-10-10T07:17:00.000-07:00

Since I'm a stay-at-home-mom and don't have a "job" I've been tutoring some kids. I started out with the girl I tutored last year and now I'm up to 5 or 6. The first "new" one I had this year is Harrison...a Miller football player in the 9th grade (Algebra I). He is a cutie and Abbie thinks he's the best thing. She really thinks he's cute! Little did I know...Lizzie does too!!! Last week, his mom came in to talk after we finished studying and tried to get Lizzie to let her hold her. Lizzie was quite sick and would not go to her. However, she did walk right up to Harrison, put her hands up, and lay her head on his shoulder. She just looks at him in awe. It is the sweetest thing. A couple of ballgames ago she fell asleep while rubbing Jared Cooper's leg. We all got so tickled!!! I thought it was no big deal until she started rubbing Harrison's leg last night. Maybe she has a thing for legs!!! At 10 months old!!! Anyway, here are two pictures of Lizzie and Harrison.

Matching Dresses

2007-09-30T17:39:00.000-07:00

Our preacher's wife, Kelly, makes dresses and we love them! These are our latest finds from her "store" (her house). She does a really good job. We took them to another lady to get monogrammed, but I think I'm about to learn to do the monogramming myself. Maybe...

Daddy's girls

2007-09-30T17:25:00.001-07:00

They sure do love their daddy!

Also, here's a picture of Abbie and Jordan from the ballgame Friday night. They had a blast!

Abbie Made Her Own Bed!!

2007-09-29T11:02:00.000-07:00

This morning, Abbie was in her room alone for an unusually long time. Finally, she came to get me to see she had cleaned her room. Not only that, she had made her bed all by herself! I thought she did a great job!!! I had to get a picture, and then of course I had to have one with Lizzie in it too!

Teeth

2007-09-27T08:39:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to get Lizzie to smile so her teeth would show, but this is the best I could do. Hopefully you can see them...two on the bottom. The other picture is an unsuccessful attempt at seeing the teeth, but I thought it was a sweet little face!

Happy Birthday, PaPaw!!

2007-09-25T10:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday PaPaw! We love you! Here's a little something from Abbie. By the way, Lizzie's top left tooth came in this morning (actually overnight). I thought it probably was trying to because she woke up during the night a couple of times last night. Here she is using those teeth to eat a French Fry!!

Lizzie is 10 months old!!

2007-09-20T14:48:00.000-07:00

Lizzie turned 10 months old today. She is walking so fast that it's hard to get a picture. I had to take her outside so I could get far enough away that she couldn't walk to me before I could take a picture (yes, our rental house is that small!!) These 10 months have flown by! I cannot believe Lizzie is already 10 months and walking. Time flies. Babies grow up way too fast!!
I also got a picture of Abbie and our neighbor's grandson Jordan. Abbie LOVES Jordan and he loves her too. They are in the playroom right now playing. Anyway, here are the pictures.

Lizzie Finally Has A Tooth!!

2007-09-13T18:31:00.000-07:00

We have waited almost 10 months, and tonight I felt her first tooth!!! Blaine wasn't home...Thursdays

are Jr. High Football games. Abbie and I kept screaming we were so excited (although I'm not really sure why). Anyway, it's on the bottom. I can't tell if it's the left or right, but it's there. She wouldn't open her mouth for us to see so obviously I don't have a picture. This picture is from last Friday. I took it while Abbie was at school. Now that she's walking EVERYWHERE, it's kind of hard to get a picture. But I thought she looked adorable in her Neal attire (hand-me-down from Abbie).

Abbie and Lizzie

2007-09-04T18:03:00.001-07:00

Abbie learned to do her push-up backbend today at gymnastics. She's really doing a great job! I hope she's as flexible as I used to be. I also would love it if she pursued it. I really think she could be good. She's great at the balance beam. They have begun walking across the beam at regular height (instead of 6 inches off the ground).
Also, as she was finishing up, Lizzie decided she wanted everyone to see her walk.

Abbie's Big Day!!!

2007-08-27T06:20:00.000-07:00

Abbie started 4 year old Pre-School today! She has been so excited about going...a lot more so than her mommy! Anyway, she got up early this morning and said, "Is this when Daddy gets up to go to work? Wow, this is early!" (She has no idea I'm usually up with Lizzie a good 30 minutes or so before anyone else wakes up!! :) ) She was so cute! She ate breakfast, brushed her teeth, got dressed, and was ready to leave then. When we got there is was pouring!!! And we had NO umbrella!! No biggie...we just looked like drowned rats! We went in her classroom and she never turned back. No tears, no wining, no wanting me to stay. I am so proud of her!! And mommy didn't cry either. I can't wait to pick her up and hear all about it! She's definitely not a baby anymore! Here are a few pictures of her and a couple of her with Kaylie and Noah.

Football Season Begins!!

2007-08-23T20:37:00.000-07:00

Our first family picture after a football game. It was only the jamboree, but that counts too!! By the way, the boys (and one girl) looked pretty good. Maybe the season won't be too bad after all! Fingers crossed!!!

Lizzie is 9 months old!!!

2007-08-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how much Lizzie has grown and changed, and I can't believe she is 9 months old!!! Seems like she was just born! Here are her 9 month snapshots.

Ready For Pre-School

2007-08-21T09:07:00.000-07:00

Abbie begins Pre-School Monday, August 27. She is so excited!! This morning, we had to go register her. She was such a big girl. We got to meet her teacher, Mrs. Dunaway, and see her classroom. Not sure I'll get a chance to make pictures in her room on Monday so I made a couple today. Also, here she is with Mrs. Dunaway. I can't believe she is old enough to start school!!

Abbie and Blair

2007-08-21T08:51:00.000-07:00

Sunday, we met Blair and Jennifer in Birmingham and took the girls to Libby Lu. They had a blast! Abbie got the Hannah Montana makeover and Blair got the Libby "Du" makeover. Here are some pictures.

Another Look...

2007-08-16T17:26:00.001-07:00

Here's a little more. She's still not cooperating very well. She's so tired...maybe tomorrow!

A Quick Look...

2007-08-16T16:45:00.001-07:00

Here's a really quick shot of Lizzie walking. I have another one to upload, but both are short and only show a couple of steps. It's her bedtime so I'll try to get her in the morning and post it.