Emmy Lou had tubes put in her ears. . .

Last week Emmy Lou had tubes put in her ears. We got the pleasure of keeping Sara Glenn and Janey Beth the night before the surgery. (I seriously mean it Amanda - it was a pleasure - the girls were SO sweet!) Anyway, here are Collins and Janey Beth having a tea party that big sister Mary Blake put together for them. (She also added real sugar to their tea cups! oopsy) Thankfully, Collins and Janey Beth were very compliant with Mary Blake's well-orchestrated day of fun!To continue the story about the tubes. . . this afternoon Mary Blake picked up a cup and drank water from it - not knowing whose it was - or how long it had been there - Yuck! Here was the conversation: Me: Mary Blake - that was Emmy Lou's cup from yesterday when she and Amanda ate lunch here! Mary Blake: Oh yuck! I am SO gonna have to get tubes now!

The Brashier lovies

Mary Blake and Collins have both attached themselves to two special lovies (or yuhvies as Collins says it - working on those L's!). Mary Blake's "dog dog" was a gift for Collins from Coppie Holmes 4 years ago!! Needless to say, a then 2yr old Mary Blake laid claim to the sweet dog. Well, about 3 years ago, Uncle Andy gave Mary Blake the big dog below. This past year Collins has laid claim to this treasure (I will get you back when you have children one day Andy!). This is Collins and "Big Doggie". I take him off of Collins' head every night!

This is Mary Blake with "Dog Dog". Most of you have already met Dog Dog - including Mary Blake's precious kindergarten teacher, Ms. Wallace. It seems that Dog Dog sneaks into Mary Blake's back pack at least once a week! Glad Ms. Wallace is understanding!

Thank you!

Thank you Mary Blake and Collins for giving me the greatest joy ever - being a mother! I love you!

The Wrens

I think it was harder getting this picture than one of the kids! Elisabeth, Me, Rebekah, Daniel
Happy Mother's Day to the best mama in the world. . .I think we turned out alright - thanks to mama and all her prayers that carry us everyday! We love you Mama!

Happy Birthday Isaac!

Yesterday was Isaac's (my nephew) 2nd Birthday! Here is the birthday boy waiting anxiously to eat his cake!

Ashley made this awesome cake!

Daniel, Ashley, and Isaac

Found a frog in the grass!

Me and Elliott eating cake!

More funnies

A few nights ago, Brad had to have a man to man chat with Collins. It went something like this:

Brad: Collins, even though you don't feel good, you still have to use your manners. Do you understand?

Collins: (Very seriously) Well. . . . . I do like "nanners" a lot and apples, but not tomatoes.

That went well, huh?

Here's a pic of Collins asleep in the van. I wish I could sleep that well!

New Camera

Just got a new camera and I am trying hard to be a photographer! It is not as easy as it looks - especially when you hardly know how to turn the camera on!

Tupelo Storm

This was the only damage to our house from the storm. Our poor swing set was broken by this tree. The kids had fun anyway - who needs a swing set?

Collins climbing the tree

Mary Blake got brave climbing the limbs!

The grass IS always greener . . .

You know the phrase, "The grass is always greener on the other side"? Well, in our case, the grass IS stinkin' greener on the other side! When will the "mudness" end for us and this house?? I heard Mary Blake telling a friend of hers where our house was. . . She described it as the house with all the dirt and no grass! Hopefully (keep your fingers crossed and toes too!) I can post a picture with grass and a retaining wall very soon. However, don't hold your breath. . .
This is our backyard - come have a burger and enjoy the view!

Mary Blake's wisdom

Yesterday Mary Blake asked me why some people who are really old never die. . . Well, I said, they have to wait until God wants them to die. Yeah, she sighed, some people just live forever - like styrofoam - did you know, mama, that styrofoam never goes away? And there you have it! Such wisdom from a 6yr old!