Tuesday, February 12

12 february 2013



Sunday afternoon, we ended up in the closet a couple of times
because of a line of storms that was moving across the area.
Taking cover for storms is nothing new.
Over the years, I feel like we have perfected the process.
Everyone has their shoes on.  Purse is close by.
Phone in hand.  T.V. news on.  Weather radio going off.
Pillows and blankets fill the space.
Kenny is outside looking at the sky.
 
During the third trip to the closet,
Kenny comes dashing in the closet saying
"It's close. I heard it"
From the apartment balcony, Kenny had seen and heard it move by.
  I'm glad I didn't see the videos until later.
We hunkered down and listened as it moved by.
Before we even got out of the closet, people were posting on facebook
and obviously we were on the news because the phone started ringing.
 
The path of destruction is unbelievable.
It is also completely amazing that no one died.
I don't know how.
There are stories.  Stories from people you know.
Stories from families at church.
Stories of people from work.
It was too close.
 

Tuesday, February 5

5 february 2013



 
Happy 13th Birthday!
The official teenage years have started.
 
We had King Cake for breakfast birthday morning
since Carly was celebrating during the Mardi Gras season,
and she chose Mugshots for dinner.
{Carly ordered fried cheese, a cheeseburger,
and french fries that she dips in Ranch dressing}
 
Carly wanted her tennis racquets restrung for her birthday
and if she can EVER make up her mind,
she will get a new bedspread/linens for her bed.
 



Tuesday, January 29

29 january 2013


 
 
"When was the last time you did something for the first time?"
 
It's Mardi Gras time!
With our move further south, it has become a "bigger deal".
This year we got to ride on the Trustmark float
in Hattiesburg's Mardi Gras parade.
Look at those beads handing in the float!
Can you believe we threw them ALL?
 
FUN FACT:  The theme of the parade this year was Music
so Trustmark had chosen a 50's theme.
That is Kenny's letterman jacket Carly is wearing!
 

Tuesday, January 22

22 january 2013


 
The "Year of 13" celebrations have started.
Carly and I went to Clarksdale
where Celeste showered her
with dinner, cake and presents.
 
Carly chose spaghetti & meatballs...Yum!
and white birthday cake with icing...Yum!
 


Tuesday, January 15

15 january 2013


 
Since basketball season started, I have been planning a trip to
Desoto County, so we could see SBEC's 7th graders play.
What a special trip to see past teammates and dear friends.
The girls played a great game and it was bittersweet to hangout in the stands.
 
More friends met us after the game to eat dinner and visit.
Although we have really missed everyone,
it felt like we had just been too busy to get together.
The girls had a great time catching up
almost as much as the mom's did!
 
The one downer about our trip was the Swindoll house
was icky with the flu so we had to stay away.
Caroline did get to hang out with us at the game and dinner
but we missed everyone else!
Just another good reason to start planning for next time.
 



Tuesday, January 8

8 january 2013


 
Carly asked for [and got] some shopping money
from a couple of people for Christmas.
On her list [or maybe, my list] of what she needed
to spend some of her money on were warmup pants.
[Carly was content on wearing shorts all winter]
 
How difficult could buying sweat pants be?
Ha! Extremely!
[too baggy, too slim, too long, too short, too dark, too light,
elastic at the bottom, no drawstring, "I just don't like them"]
 
But we finally found an exceptable pair.
Then she preceeded to wear them for the next 3 days
until I made her take them off so I could wash them.
 
 


Tuesday, January 1

1 January 2013


 
The holidays are winding down.
Kenny, Dad, and Carly are spending their
New Year's week in the woods.
They love spending time together
away from the watchful eyes of Mom and MamMam!


Thursday, December 27

2012: week 52



The story of Santa as the hero, again.
Several years ago, Carly got something from Santa-
I can't remember what it was now.
When she opened it,
she said,
"I KNOW this is from Santa,
because mama would NEVER
buy me this".
 
This year "Santa" brought a phone.
It might be the best purchase ever
or possibly the worst -
a little time will tell.

Thursday, December 20

2012: week 51


 
We had a good Christmas at the Lake House.
The whole crew was there.
We took a good group picture but
what fun is that.
So here is the "be silly" one.


Thursday, December 13

2012: week 50


 
MamMam and G'Daddy got to come to Hattiesburg
and see 2 more basketball games.
Carly had a couple of good games.
I think they are starting to play together better
and they won their first game.