September Fun

Yes - I realize it's already October.  Too much fun stuff has been going on!  LOL  Here's a few pics of the fun we had in September...........

Collin had his 4th Birthday!  Aunt Chloe invited him over to swim and spend the night. 

Looks like they had fun!

Good thing - cause the pool came down the next weekend :0)

Had lunch with Chloe at school

We had our 5th Annual Water Day at Grace Assembly of God!

This year - Collin wanted to be dunked in the dunk tank - so he did!

Chloe was really missing her niece Catelynn, so her mom and dad let her come over for the weekend. 

We had such fun!  First, we had a complete manicure and pedicure.  The girls loved getting their legs and hands rubbed - especially with the oily, soft water. 

And, THEN - we had a TEA PARTY!!  Oh, What Fun!!!

We even used Memaw Brannen's China!!! 

(yes, I was a little nervous about the possibility of china breakage - but they did great!)

They Loved Desert

And, after a weekend of pampering and having tea parties -

they got up and got dressed for church...

I think they're so pretty!

And you would think that was a lot of fun for September - but wait - there's more - LOL.....

CURTIS TURNED 50!!!!!!

Thank you to EVERYONE that helped him know he IS special.

He received over 50 text messages, Emails, Phone Calls and Cards!!!

front row:  Catelynn, Chloe and Collin

back row:  Terry, Chelsea, Julian, Curtis, Colby & Amie

Not pictured - but they did come - Crystal and Lydia

Curtis was surprised when he was greeted by Julian saying "Happy Birthday Popaw!" 

and then the family just kept coming in the door.  We enjoyed a BIG dinner of beef roast, pork roast, green beans, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls, and of course - cake and ice cream!

Time Keeps on Slippin, Slippin, Slippin....

Into the future..... okay, well, that's part of a song that got in my head when I realized how many events have already slipped by and I haven't even told you about them yet!  These are just some from August.....

Chloe got her ears pierced!

First Day of Kindergarten!

All is Well!

Fortunately, Chloe's going to Yates Primary - where her Aunt "Cammy" teaches! 
Jessica started school at Cleveland State Community College.  I'm proud we have girls in school.  :0)

Think she needs a haircut?

Chloe got her FIRST hair cut EVER

Curtis and I went to eat at Outback for our 6th Anniversary!! 

Chloe loves our anniversary - cause she gets to come! :0)

 

 

Summer Fun With Family!

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Julian

Catelynne, Collin, Chloe, Chelsea & Crystal

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Chloe & Catelynne (Crystal in background) on Catelynne's 5th Birthday!

Collin & Catelynne



Not sure why it wouldn't let me add it under the other pics,
but the first one is Hailey (Frankie's granddaughter) & Chloe. 
4th & 5th pictures are of our grandson, Colby.  As you can see -
he's taller than both his Nana & Popaw!
We have had a fun and busy summer!

More Summer Fun!

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A special thanks to the McConnell family for watching Chloe while her mom & dad had to work.  What a FUN time - Coolidge Park, Blue Hole, climbing in trees, playing games, crafts, stories & even a special trip to Hardees for biscuits & gravy with Natalie! 

How We Spent Our Summer 2010

We took a trip to Florida and stayed at the "Crockett Resort".  What a marvelous hostess my sister in law is (and my brother-in-law too)!  They are truly wonderful!

Wyatt, Chloe and Adell - Crockett Cousins2010

While we were there, we went to The Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida.  We took our great niece Adell with us.  If you're ever looking for a fun place to visit that is inexpensive, and does not have roller coasters - that's the place to go!  It had lots of Bible history, things for adults and kids.  Only $62 for FOUR people!  Well, that price didn't include a meal - but still - no comparison to the price of Disney!

We also went to Sea World.  We got to pet Sting Rays, watch the Sea Lion & Otter show, watch the Whale & Dolphin show and all kinds of other exciting creatures.  Chloe rode her FIRST big roller coaster.  I rode The Manta roller coaster.  The ride starts you out UPSIDE DOWN flying over the park!  I think that ride will do me for about 10 years!  LOL  Gloria, Lamar, Brian, Sydney, Grady, Wyatt and Adell joined us for that trip.

Adell - Kid Tropolis

Curtis and the guys went fishing (Brian, Lamar and Curtis).  While Ruthie and the girls and little kids (Gloria, Ruthie, Chloe, Wyatt, Adell, Grady and Sydney) went to Kid Tropolis (similar to Chuck E Cheese). 
We also went to Bethune Beach, New Smyrna Beach & Cocoa Beach!  NO OIL on any of those beaches during our stay!  They were all beautiful!  We also stopped at the world's largest Ron Jon Surf Shop - in Cocoa Beach.  That place is HUGE.  We also got to visit with Carrie, Chris and Kate and had the pleasure of meeting Kate's mom, Karin Haas.  And, at the Crockett Resort - Chloe learned to swim without floaties in a 32 ft pool!

Chloe Swimming

To top the trip off - on the way home to Tennessee - Chloe figured out how to blow bubbles with bubble gum!  Now, I'd say THAT is the perfect ending to a perfect trip!

Hope you had a Happy 4th of July!

We certainly enjoyed our 4th.  We helped with a food booth at the Freedom Celebration 2010.  Fireworks, food, fun and fellowship!  Here's our 4th of July "All American Sweetheart"............

Left Foot, Right Foot, 4th of July Foot

Our first pedicure.  Who's foot is whose?

Register to Win $500 With Any Purchase From Angel Food Ministries in June 2010

I am excited to let you know of a great incentive Angel Food Ministries is giving if you place an order in June! Feel free to share this with others!  Don't worry - even if you don't live in the Tennessee area - YOU can find host sites throughout the United States.  Just visit www.angelfoodministries.com to locate the nearest host site.

(1) Every person who orders any box is entered into a drawing for $500 as long as we have an email address. This can be an online order or an order entered into AngelNet by the Host Site director, but we need to have the individual clients information.

(2) Every person ordering three (3) boxes or more gets a second entry for the $500 drawing. This can be an online order or an order entered into AngelNet by the Host Site director, but we need to have the individual clients information.

Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. – Psalm 37:4

Orders via Grace Assembly of God are due no later than Sunday, June 13th or online no later than Tuesday, June 15th. Orders will be ready for pick up Saturday, June 19th between 10am-11am.

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Splish! Splash!

Chloe LOVES the pool!

This year she can touch the bottom of the pool.

DO YOU SEE the MISSING TOOTH?

Well, to be honest - you shouldn't be able to see the tooth - afterall - it's missing!  LOL! 

This is the 1st tooth little Miss Chloe has lost.  Believe it or not, the "tooth fairy" didn't come.  We told her that the tooth fairy comes if she sleeps in her bed.  She replied - "Well, I don't really care that much.  I'm little - what am I gonna spend that money on?  I don't really need anything."  And, that was that - no asking for it days later, nor weeks later.  Guess that just didn't interest her at all.  :0)  Smart little thing, isn't she?!