On Thursday Kenneth drove to Birmingham with a group of other Mustang lovers from
Michigan, Illinois, and other places
North. The event was the Mustang
Club of America's 30th Anniversary.
This photo is from a rest stop just outside
Cullman, Alabama.








Here's a shot from the
road. It's tough to see,
but there are ten Mustangs
in line. There were twelve in all.

Swimming Anyone?

Michael and Emily took swim
lessons again this year. Just like
last year, Frankie was never
far from Michael's side.

We love the noodle! It is
a great way to stay afloat
and still be able to practice
kicking and arm movements.

Both Michael and Emily came
along way this year. Emily
figured out how to doggy
paddle early in the summer
and Michael has just figured
it out. Yeah! This makes
Mom happy and more relaxed
about them in the pool. It
gave us the confidence to let
Emily jump off the diving
board without a noodle and
swim to the side of the pool.

Just A Few Pictures

Emily received this outfit and matching

outfit for her doll, Marisol, for her birthday.

She had lots of fun last Saturday dressing up.

Quite a hit!

We got Peanut all cleaned up for pictures and
decided to do a bit of riding. Michael had
a great time. All he wants to do is trot.

Emily had a good time once we put her on
the lungeline. She has a hard time with
Peanut. He wants to eat, and she can't keep
his head up. Very frustrating!!

Granny's Birthday Photos

A couple of weeks ago my grandparents

went to North Carolina to watch their

youngest son compete in the 2006

USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field

Championships. He competed in the

Men's 100m Hurdles (36 in.) in his age

bracket. I am so proud of my Uncle

Steve for getting back into the sport

he competed in while in high school!

Way to go Uncle Steve!!

While there my Granny enjoyed an

impromptu birthday celebration! Julie

emailed these photos and I wanted to

share them with everyone.

I'll bet Kaitlyn got to blow out
Granny's candles.

This is Granny and Grandaddy with their
son Steve, his wife Joyce, their son Steven
with his daughter Abbie and his wife Julie
with their daughter Kaitlyn.

Granny enjoying the celebration!

Disney World at Christmastime

Well it is time to delve into the archives.

This weekend was a total bust. We did

absolutely nothing. Between the weather

and being under the weather we didn't

have any opportunities for picture taking.

This past Christmas we were able to go

on a wonderful trip to Disney World. We

went on the cruise for the first 3 days

and then to the parks for the last 4.

What heaven!

These are photos from our days in the

parks. Lots and lots of character greets!

This was the 4th time these two have

been to Disney World. Can we say

"spoiled"? Anyhoo, this was the

first time we've ever seen Donald except

when he was duded up for Animal Kingdom!

I don't think we'll ever forget this trip.

What a great way to spend the holidays!

Who can resist Sorcerer Mickey?

Our Day In Vermont

We went to Vermont last Saturday. The day

was beautiful. These pictures were taken at

Stratton Ski Resort. It was so much fun to go

up the gondola in the summertime.

I wish Michael's picture looked more like Emily's.
What a view!

Baseball, Bears and Beauties!!!

Baseball Hall of Fame

Today is Granny and Grandaddy's

anniversary. Have a good one!

Kenneth and my Mom took Emily

and Michael to The Baseball Hall Of

Fame in Cooperstown,NY on Friday.

Michael was in his element. Emily

had fun, but didn't enjoy it nearly

as much as Michael did.

Who do you think fits in better?

Williamson County Fair

Last Tuesday we went to the 2nd annual
Williamson County Fair. It was loads of
fun, but extremely hot! I was practically
pouring water down the kids throats.

Here are a few photos of some of the fun!

Michael and Frankie

Happy Early Anniversary Granny and Grandaddy

My grandparents are getting ready to

celebrate their 64th anniversary next

week. I just wanted to wish them a

very Happy Anniversary!

Last But Not Least......

Emily had her family birthday party Saturday

night. Her theme was "The Birthday Girl" and

boy was she! She was ready for it! This cake was made by our favorite baker,

Dimples, and was perfectly matched

to the party napkins and tablecloth.

It was strawberry swirl. Yummy!
Make a wish!

Here is Emily comin' up for air
from under the table.
Workin' hard to open those presents.
Michael tried on Daddy's racing helmet.
I think he was ready to go race!

Emily Celebrates # 7 With Her Classmates

On Friday I took cookies and soda to Emily's
class to celebrate her birthday. Another girl
in her class was born on August 3rd and she
brought in a cookie cake on Thursday.

What a week!

This is a picture of Emily with her teacher,
Mrs. Swor while the class sung to her.

Mrs. Swor is reading to the class
during the last few minutes of the
day before dismissal.

Emily's Bowling Them Over

Emily celebrated her 7th birthday

with some of her closest friends

at the local bowling alley.

Emily getting ready for a strike!

Michael was all over bowling.

Here he is ready, willing and able to

send the bowling ball down the lane.

Michael and his best bud, Frankie.

Jim, the boy who holds

a special place in Emily's heart.

I can see why.

Group Photo. Everyone had a great time!

Emily rode on a Bentley

Yesterday Emily and I went to Fayetteville,

TN to try out a Bentley. He has horsepower,

but not the kind that gives her Daddy a thrill.

Emily saying "Hi" to Bentley.

Emily's first experience riding bareback.

Look ma, I'm trotting.

It helps having your own personal seat belt.

Working on balance. They had a great time!

Wish I Could Do That.....

Don't we all wish we could sleep as hard
and as long as kids can. I know I just wish
I'd get more than 6-7 hours a night.

Michael wore himself out and fell

asleep while we were watching t.v. He

stayed like this until Banner came up

and gave him a big ole kiss.

Emily fell asleep before we cut the cake
for my parents mini-anniversary party.
She woke up the next morning and the
first words out of her mouth were "Did
you eat cake last night?" To make up
for it, I let her have cake for breakfast.
Real healthy Mom. Oh well.

Last Day of Dance Camp

Emily attended two weeks of dance camp

this year. They worked for 7 hours a day on

singing, acting, tap, hip hop, ballet and jazz.

On the last day they had a mini-show and

these are photos I took during the show.

(Isn't it great that her tap shoes matched

this leotard she's had for 2 years!)

Posed....ready for her jazz routine.

Emily and Michael Riding on the Farm

On Saturday we got out with the horses for a bit of riding.
Michael is definitely the more aggressive rider between the
two of them. He kept after me to go "faster" and to "trot".

He doesn't have any clue about steering yet, so we
kept him on the lungeline or leadrope. Trotting on
Peanut was alright, until the girth (belt around the belly
that holds on the saddle), got too loose and the saddle
slid down to the side. Michael got to experience his

first fall, thankfully without incident.

This photo of Prancer and Michael is at the trot.
I want you to look at Michael's tongue. He better
be careful or he's going to bite that thing.

Emily did great on Prancer. I had her work on changing
directions and utilized a couple of Bradford Pear trees
for some figure 8 work. She had lots of fun and I can't
wait to spend some more time with her and him. Kind
of cool that she is riding the horse I have had for 22 years.

Prancer sure did enjoy his bath.