The Roby's

Christmas Morning

2011-12-25T14:25:00.000-06:00

I love this picture...straight out of bed but excited to see if Santa came!

When they came into the den

this is what

they saw!!!
It looked like Imaginext threw up all over our couch on one side and on the other, pink and purple had taken over!

Emma-Glenn headed straight to her "scooter like Weezas"

and Wallace didn't even know where to start.

Daddy explaining his Leappad to him.

Chocolate money!

Making sure there is nothing else in her stocking!

Checking out the Batcave with Daddy

and another favorite picture...sister posing by her scooter!

Her La La Loopsy doll from Wallace is getting some love.

Checking out all of his Imaginext toys! What a fun morning with excited and happy children! Next stop, Gigi and Sirs for breakfast and more fun!

Christmas Eve Day/Night

2011-12-24T09:13:00.000-06:00

Soooo, Wallace (aka Taylor McTuttle) touched Mr. Elf on a few days before Christmas and he didn't come back to our house. They were convinced that he went to the Elf Hospital but he returned on Christmas Eve Day looking like this. They were right, he had been to the hospital.

Christmas Eve day, we went to my parents house to have brunch and Christmas with both sides of my family. The whole crew.

My cousin will and Wallace.

My Aunt Lisa reading to the girls.

Wallace was very excited to get this Superhero game!

And Emma-Glenn was excited to get her first My Little Pony's.

When we were heading home from brunch, we saw one of our neighborhood hawks in the ditch and stopped to watch it for a while.

After naps, it was time for my favorite part about Christmas, the Christmas Eve service at church. It was an hour and a half long but still my favorite. Then we went to Gigi and Sirs for yummy corn and crab chowder from Albany Bistro. It was delicious!!! The girls decided to eat half a bag of fish.

Then we headed back home to get our pjs on so everyone could get to bed. But first we had to put out cookies and milk and carrots (but mommy forgot carrots so we used reindeer food instead) and reindeer food in the yard.

Sprinkling the reindeer food in the yard.

Then off to bed! I hope Santa comes!!!

Roby Christmas

2011-12-23T08:57:00.001-06:00

Christmas Eve, Eve, we headed to Papa and Pitty-Pat"s for dinner and cousin fun!

Pitty-Pat found these hats that shake back and forth and play music when you push a button. It gave us lots of good laughs.

The hat is sort of heavy and when it started moving and shaking, Emma-Glenn had a hard time keeping it on her head.

Cousins!

The Roby men/boys.

Emma-Glenn and Willa! She LOVES Willa (and her tutu that she had on)!

Santa's Village

2011-12-19T15:03:00.000-06:00

On Monday, my sister and her family, minus Andy (he came later), came to Decatur for Christmas.

We are always looking for entertainment so we headed to Santa's Village in Huntsville. We have never gone and we thought this year the kids would all enjoy it!

Sir with his boys.

When we got there, the first place we headed was to see Santa. Along the way, we ran into the gingerbread man and an elf.

The kids waiting to see Santa.

Finally, it was their turn. You can never tell Santa enough what you want!

After we saw Santa, we went and decorated cookies.

Then ate them!

It even started snowing and Emma-Glenn tried to catch the snowflakes on her tongue.

They were so excited to sit in Santa's sleigh and see the reindeer!

After checking out the rest of Santa's Village, we listened to a few carols before we went home.

As you can see, this girl was tired and ready for bed!

Chruch Program and Ashwander Christmas Party

2011-12-18T13:59:00.000-06:00

We had a busy Sunday night! First stop, church Christmas program. Wallace was a sheep this year and sang a few songs but his favorite was Go Tell It On The Mountain!

Waving to Emma-Glenn.

I wish I knew what in the world Mattie and Wallace were talking about!

Whatever it was, everyone else wanted to get in on the secret too :)

SANTA!!!

Next stop, Ashwander Christmas Party. After a quick bite to eat, Santa showed up again!

Emma-Glenn wasn't sure what to think about Santa at first.

She was pretty clingy but still wanted to talk to him.

Finally she warmed up enough to sit in his lap.

Wallace trying to remember everything on his list....batcave, leappad, scooter with no training wheels, and chocolate money.

Emma-Glenn's list was a little shorter...a scooter like Weeza's (louisa's) and chocolate money (just because it was on Wallaces list).

Then all of a sudden, all of her fear went away and she would NOT leave Santa alone. This is one of my favorite pictures of her from Christmas with Santa and Bun Bun.

Telling Santa bye!

After Santa left, I got a few snuggles from baby John. Wallace was so sweet loving on him. Then John smiled at him and Wallace kept making faces at him trying to make him laugh again. It is hard to believe that I used to think John's mommy was my baby when I was younger!

The "kid" picture.

The parent picture.
What another fun Ashwander Christmas Party! Wonder who will have a new addition next year?!?

School Christmas Parties

2011-12-16T12:11:00.002-06:00

Friday, December 16 was the last day of school before Christmas, which meant party time!

My first stop was Wallace's party...what a cute little class!

Before they had their snack, they iced sugar cookies...his tongue is out which means he is really concentrating!

After some sprinkles, it was time to eat!

Then it was time to go to Emma-Glenn's party. Ashley Collins and I were in charge of her party. Poor Hudson was sick so he had to miss the party.

Her sweet class!

Miss Mary and Emma-Glenn doing the reindeer pokey (putting their antlers in).

And their hooves in.

And finally, putting your tail in! What a cute song and cute girl to perform it for me :)

Christmas Card Rejects

2011-12-14T14:56:00.004-06:00

Sugar Plum Fairy

2011-12-13T12:06:00.001-06:00

Decatur Christmas Parade

2011-12-12T11:31:00.001-06:00

Thankfully this year was not as cold as it was last year for the Christmas Parade. We left frozen last year but this year there was just enough chill in the air but we were not ice cubes!

Waiting patiently for the parade to arrive.

Watching for it.

We found our sweet friends Mattie

and Nancy to watch the parade with us.

Emma-Glenn liked seeing all of the "princesses"

She did not like the firetrucks at all!

This sweet boy enjoyed all of it!

Snuggling with Mattie (and stealing a kiss).

He even got a stuffed animal from the parade.

Finally after an hour and a half, SANTA!!!

We ended the night watching the dancing lights down the street from our house. What a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit!

Saturday Morning Photo Shoot

2011-11-26T14:49:00.001-06:00

Pilgrims and Indians

2011-11-23T09:18:00.002-06:00

Wallace and I got a little creative and sent these cute Pilgrim hats to school for his class and Emma-Glenn's class. They were SUPER easy and Yummy!!!

I picked them up from school and had a little Pilgrim girl and an Indian boy!

They have been so sweet to each other lately and I have enjoyed watching them play and grow together!

We are truly blessed this Thanksgiving and thankful for so many things and these two are on the top of the list! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

MY GIRL

2011-11-23T09:14:00.001-06:00

LEAVES

2011-11-05T08:53:00.000-05:00

It seems like every book that we read about Fall includes jumping in a leaf pile. Wallace decided to get his rake and make his own leaf pile to jump in.

After all of his hard work raking, it was finally time to jump!

Then Emma-Glenn got in on the action, helping him rake and jump.

Tackling in the leaves. I think Emma-Glenn got Wallace this time!

Sweet brother and sister sitting in the middle of all of their hard work!

HALLOWEEN

2011-10-31T15:43:00.001-05:00

After the school party, we headed home for naps so we would be ready to trick or treat.

Our neighborhood has an annual Halloween Party before we trick or treat.

This year we had sack suppers with hotdogs, snack mix, cookies, and juice boxes.

Afton and Emma-Glenn going on a wagon ride.

Wallace and Gigi

Wallace could not wait to ride with Mr. Stewart on the lawn mower. The last time he had the cars attached, Wallace rode for 45 minutes!

Neighborhood friends, Anna Kate and Mattie.

Friends

Emma-Glenn showing Nancy all of her candy she got from the pinata. I don't have any pictures from the pinata because neither of my kids got a turn before it busted. Wallace was NOT happy but he got over it!

Emma-Glenn and Gigi

Wallace and Sir

Wallace wanted to come home to hand out candy after the party. I had to convince him to go trick or treat.

Trick or treat Mrs. Lott

Emma-Glenn was so excited to go to her teacher, Mrs. Lee Ann's house.

After a lap around the neighborhood, we headed back to the house to hand out candy.

Next year, I think we are just going to stay at home and give candy instead of get candy. Both kids were having so much fun handing candy out. What a busy fun Halloween day...I had one tired Wolverine and Super Girl!!!

School Halloween Party

2011-10-31T15:24:00.000-05:00

When I got to Emma-Glenn's Party, the teachers on her side of the hall were taking a picture together...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

I went to her room just in time to hear five little pumpkins and hear their prayer. So sweet!

Emma-Glenn, Merrill, Afton, Hudson, and Miriam.

Snack time

Her bat hat

Then I made my way to Wallaces room just in time for a group picture. Wallace, Cale, Emma and Emma Hensley. What a cute bunch!

Trunk-Or-Treat

2011-10-30T15:06:00.000-05:00

On Sunday, we had trunk-or-treat at church. The kids were so excited to dress up and show their friends their costumes. Wolverine and Super Girl (she picked this out all by herself)!

Getting candy.

Virginia, Wallace and Caroline

Wallace and John Benton

Wallace and Mattie ( I love the claw around her neck)!

Emma-Glenn and Nancy

Wallace and Lulu
Checking out their loot

Next it was time to go in and eat and head to the Fall Festival that the youth put on.

We ended the night with a hayride around the church. A great time was had by all!!!

Soles 5th Birthday

2011-10-30T14:57:00.000-05:00

I can't believe that my sweet nephew is FIVE! He was our first born and I feel like he is partly my child too. We hadn't been to Dothan in a few years so we decided to head down South for the party!

I packed the kids up on Friday and we headed to Soles house. We came from 50 degree weather to 80 degree weather so we had to make a quick change of clothes into the same thing.

These two were so excited to see each other and are ready to fight!

We spent all afternoon playing outside and waiting on Gigi and Sir to arrive. Then early to bed so we would be ready for the Super hero party in the morning!

Spiderman and Green Lantern waiting for the guests.

Supergirl 1 and Supergirl 2.

Emma-Glenn and Louisa were the only two girls invited but look who can hold her own. It was so funny because as the boys arrived, Soles didn't know who they were because most of them had masks on. There were so many Spider-men that I had to find Wallace by his shoes.

This girl cracks me up! Piling on top of all these boys, like she is big and bad!

Next, it was time for the pinata!

Wallace means business when is tongue is out!

After cake, more tackling and playing Super hero!

By the end of the party, these two were exhausted!

After good naps, Uncle Andy took all of us, minus Sir on a ride in his Jeep to see all of the Halloween decorations.

We had such a good time in Dothan celebrating Soles 5th birthday! We will have to go back again soon...if Aunt Mamma will let us :)

Pumpkin Carving in Pictures

2011-10-23T14:34:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday

2011-10-22T15:01:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to youHappy Birthday to Daddy

Happy Birthday to you!!!

We love you Daddy!!!

Central Weekday School Fall Festival

2011-10-21T14:28:00.001-05:00

Today was the kids Fall Festival at school. Here is Emma-Glenn's two year old class (minus one). They don't look real happy...I think they were just overwhelmed.

Wallace's four year old class.

Saying a prayer before all of the fun starts.

They got to play lots of games and get prizes.

Emma-Glenn ever so carefully picked out what she wanted.

This boy loves a notebook/notepad and was so excited to get one as a prize. It's the little things!

Mrs. Mary and Emma-Glenn.

Fishing.

Emma-Glenn couldn't throw the ring and make it so she decided to just walk up to it and put it on the bubbles. Smart girl :)

Checking out her popcorn sundae.

Showing off his tattoo on his face.

All of the four year olds.

Friends.

Going on the hayride with sister.

Eating a popcorn sundae and listening to Mrs. Kathy tell stories.

Sweet brother/sister!

Wallace and Mattie.

Emma-Glenn loved her silly glasses!

We were trying to get a class picture before the hayride and my child smiled and all you could see was orange from the candy corn. YUCK!

This one is much better!

Going on the hayride with my boy! What a great time at the Fall Festival. After all the running around I did taking pictures I need a nap!

After rest time, we had pumpkin tattoos so we decided to try them out. This is Emma-Glenn's sassy pumpkin.

And Wallace's vampire pirate pumpkin.

All three pumpkins. This turned out to be a cute, easy, and inexpensive project!

Bun Bun

2011-10-20T14:20:00.000-05:00

Have I ever mentioned that this sweet girl LOVES her Jellycat bunny, Bun Bun!!! Almost as much as she loves sucking on her middle two fingers.

Wallace gave Bun Bun to Emma-Glenn on her first Christmas and it has been with us ever since. We did have one close call when Bun Bun got left at Publix but thanks to daddy, she made it home safely. Bun Bun usually doesn't leave the house now for that reason.

She loves the read the book Knuffle Bunny and told me yesterday that she had her own Knuffle Bunny but her name was Bun Bun. Hopefully Bun Bun will be able to hang on for a while, it is the only one we have! Maybe one day I will be able to put it in a Ziploc bag (like my dirty bunny) and dare her to open it :) I love my sweet, sassy, funny girl!

Two Wheels

2011-10-13T08:36:00.001-05:00

On Friday, it seemed a little cold in our house, 59 degrees to be exact, so I called our friend/air conditioning repair man Eric to come check it out. We have had lots of problems with our unit ever since we have lived here so they are out here all the time. We got the news that we new was coming but were dreading...you are going to have to get a new unit. Merry Christmas to us!!! Sooo we packed up and headed to Gigi and Sirs house for the weekend so we could stay warm.

While we were there Wallace decided that he wanted to try to ride his bicycle with no training wheels. He was so excited to try and Gigi and Sir have a great backyard for riding!

Getting instructions from daddy.

Getting ready

And heeeee's

OFF!!!
I was SO proud of him! He rode quite a ways the very first time he tried!

So proud of himself!

Ooops! He managed to find the one row of trees in the yard. He did such a good job and we were all so proud of him! His bike is a little tall so he still needs help getting going but no more training wheels!!!

Power of Pink Walk

2011-10-08T14:08:00.004-05:00

We got up early Saturday morning to go to the Power of Pink walk to honor our teacher, friend, church member, neighbor, and breast cancer survivor Mrs. Lott. (I normally don't talk on the phone in pictures but my parents called from Italy just as the picture was being taken).

Our church family with the Lotts.

While waiting to walk, Wallace found some "big boys" to play with. They were so sweet to share their football with him.

Mrs. Lott

Wallace found his friend Mattie to walk with him.

What a great way to start our Saturday!!!

DHS Homecoming Parade

2011-10-07T22:00:00.001-05:00

Since EG was still not feeling 100%, Whitt came home early and took Wallace to the Decatur High School Homecoming Parade. He was so excited to get to go without "the girls".

He got to see his friends Emma Hensley, Anna Kate and Mary Reed in the firetruck.

There were also lots of cool floats...and of course candy. My sweet boy brought his sister some candy home since she had to miss out!

Donuts With Dad

2011-10-07T09:57:00.000-05:00

The next morning was Donuts With Dad at school. I hated that Emma-Glenn had to miss it! Wallace was so excited to take his daddy to his school and see his room. Whitt said that acted so big. That he ate several donuts and then took him and showed him his room and told him everything he likes to do. Wallace and Emma-Glenn are so blessed to have such a wonderful daddy that enjoys spending time with them! Hopefully next year sister can make it too!

Tate Farms

2011-10-06T09:17:00.002-05:00

One of our favorite things to do in the Fall is go to Tate Farms Pumpkin Patch. We didn't have a free weekend to go so Whitt came home early and after naps we headed to Tate Farms.

These two monkeys were very excited!!!

After a little drive, we finally made it to the pumpkin patch!

This year I had a plan. Since we got there around 3pm and they closed at 6, I wanted to make sure they got to do everything they wanted to do. There is so much to do but I wanted to make sure we got to do the hay ride and get our pumpkins first. Then we had the rest of the time to play.

Wallace and his pumpkin.

Emma-Glenn and her pumpkin.

Hollywood in the pumpkin patch.

All of our pumpkins!

Riding back to unload the pumpkins.

Once we got back, we put the pumpkins in a cart to take them to the car. These two wanted to do it by themselves.

Then we went to ride on the corn train.

Next on the list was the BIG slide.

Then to the petting zoo.

Giving the bunny a kiss.

This year, they added a bouncing pillow! Wallace had so much fun!

Emma-Glenn climbed up like a monkey but had a hard time staying on because of all the big kids.

Silly girl!

After all of our fun, we headed to the concession stand to get dinner to eat on the way home and pumpkin cups with orange drink!

We got in the car and Emma-Glenn didn't want to eat and looked very tired! All of a sudden, she threw up all in her car seat. We made it home but she got sick again all over the carpet in her room. She had a fever and went to bed. The next day I took her to the doctor and they said it was just a virus. She was fever free by the next day! Poor girl had so much fun, I hated that she ended the day like that!

Cathedral Caverns

2011-10-02T14:04:00.000-05:00

Our Sunday School Class took a trip to Cathedral Caverns one Sunday afternoon after church. We decided since it was Emma-Glenn's nap time, we would let my aunt keep her while we spent some quality time with our boy. He looks so big in this picture. Wallace and Mattie making silly faces waiting on our tour to start.

Sweet friends!

Wallace, Mattie, and Maddie.

The entrance of the cave.

Wallace and Liza ready to explore.

We got to see stalactites (calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of the cave formed by precipitation continually dripping.)

and stalagmites (calcium carbonate projecting upward from the floor of a cave from continually dripping precipitation). Our tour guide, "Little Man" gave us lots of good info!

After a two hour tour, ending with all of the lights being off in the cave, we headed to eat dinner at the Pages. But not before having to have (as Wallace calls it) a hat with a light on it.

After dinner and playing with friends, we headed home to a tired little girl and had our dirty little boy with us. Sister had fun with Aunt Lisa and we had fun with Wallace. Next time she will get to go too! Believe it or not, they did miss each other!

SILLY DAY

2011-09-29T13:30:00.000-05:00

Every time I want to take their picture before we go somewhere, Wallace insists that we take it in front of the bushes. This day was no exception...silly day at school. He picked out his own outfit.

Striped shirt with blue gingham pants, a flip flop and a tennis shoe. Pretty silly to me!

Hiking at Bankhead

2011-09-28T09:00:00.001-05:00

Sunday after church, the kids from our church had a "daddy day" and went hiking in Bankhead National Forest. Wallace was ready with his backpack, flashlight, water, and juice! I think he was most excited about getting to ride in the church van.

They hiked to the Indian Cave.

Whitt said that Wallace was looking for bears and kept telling him to be quiet.

He was pooped when he got back! When I asked him about the trip he said "we didn't even see any Indians or bears". I guess he was a little disappointed but he still had fun!

Womens Chamber of Commerce Fashion Show

2011-09-22T12:48:00.000-05:00

Stephanie asked the kids to model in the Women's Chamber of Commerce fashion show. This is alwasy nerve racking for me but the kids loved it last time so I couldn't say no. Ready to model!
Waiting backstage with Emma Hensley.

Meme was in the fashion show too. So was Gigi but we don't have a picture with her.

Emma-Glenn and Afton headed to the stage. Afton's "horse" took off running to the end of the stage (thankfully did not fall) and Emma-Glenn followed right behind him!

A littlf confused with all of the bright lights and people.

This little monkey might just be a model. He stood and waved and was so handsome! He took his job very seriously!

Next, wardrobe change to Alabama and Auburn gear! There is that sweet wave again.

And one more wardrobe change for Wallace into Christmas pjs. It was SO hectic but both kids behaved so well and were precious! I was so proud of both of them! Wallace was wanting a Spider man web shooter so I told him if he behaved he wouldn't have to wait until Christmas to get it.

As soon as we got home, he got his prize.

Daddy showing him how to use it.

Trying to catch me in his web.

The blue silly string (web) that was all over my porch. We were all so proud of his behavior and it makes me smile to see him proud of himself too!

Wallace has made such a turn around in his behavior lately and I couldn't be more proud of him. He is growing up too fast and reminds me of it every day.

Lion King

2011-09-18T08:20:00.003-05:00

On Sunday, we decided we needed some family time so we skipped church and went to the 11:00 showing of the Lion King 3D. Since it was only in the theater for two weeks, we had limited time to go see it and this was the only day that worked for us.

The movie has been in the Disney vault ever since Wallace was born and Whitt has been so excited about Wallace seeing the movie. This was also Emma-Glenn's first time to go to a movie in the theater!

Ready for the movie with their 3D glasses on.
After loading up with popcorn, candy, and drinks we were ready! When we walked into the theater it was dark and the previews were playing. I had an armful of popcorn and Emma-Glenn just stopped and wasn't going anywhere because it was so dark and she couldn't see. The look on her face was priceless! After Whitt and Wallace sat down, he had to come back and coax her to her seat. I wasn't sure if she would sit through the whole movie but she did GREAT! They both loved the movie and I was so proud of both of them.

After the movie, we headed to ride the carousel.

What a great way to spend a Sunday morning! Now we can't wait for it to come out on DVD!!!

Raider Tailgate Party

2011-09-08T08:41:00.000-05:00

Every year, Decatur High School has a tailgate party. It is so much fun for the kids to get to see the band and cheerleaders and play. Wallace was the only one that got to go this year because Emma-Glenn was sick.

Poor sister looks pitiful but insisted on having her picture made.

Wallace and daddy off to the tailgate party. Sadly, he left the camera so these are the only pictures I have but they had so much fun. It was some good male bonding time!

This is a random picture I found of sassy sister!

First Day of School

2011-09-05T15:30:00.000-05:00

I cannot believe that I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old! We were up bright and early so we could get back into the routine of getting to school. Of course we had to take a few pictures!

Wallace walked sister in to school.

She is in Mrs. Lee Anne and Mrs. Mary's class. We were so excited because that is who Wallace had too!

She went in and went right to the cars!

Her friend Hudson headed over to play too.

As I was leaving to take Wallace to his room, she was getting help from Mrs. Lee Anne to put the fairy wings on.

After school, she was so excited to see me!

Wallace's room is down the hall, so I walked him in and he found a hook for his back pack. His teachers are Mrs. Jan and Mrs. Marcie.

Then he found a puzzle to work.

Mrs. Marcie bringing Wallace to the car.

What a happy boy on his first day of school!

Goodbye Beach

2011-09-05T14:01:00.006-05:00

One last breakfast

book reading,

and fun on the beach. My parents headed home on Sunday morning and my sister and her family left around lunch. We decided to stay until Monday so we had half of a day and a night to play.

It was so quiet with everyone gone. After nap, we headed to the pool. Hollywood prissed around the pool and stared at everyone!

She also did a little swimming.

Since we had not been out to eat, we decided to go to Tin Top and have a nice dinner before we left the next morning.

This boy ate all of his shrimp!

Sister enjoyed her ice cream.

Then we headed to the beach so I could play with my camera.

The next morning we were up early so I decided to let them slide a few more times while Whitt loaded the car. We stopped in Clanton on the way home and had some ice cream at Peach Park and then we finally made it home. Now back to reality and getting our mind set to start school!

Family Beach Trip

2011-09-05T12:45:00.013-05:00

Before school started, we had one last summer hoorah ...a trip to the beach! My whole family went and we had a BLAST! This is what we woke up to every morning we were there (except the first morning). After a quick shower though it was perfect! In this nice, calm water were lots of

blue crab,

and jellyfish.

We stayed at the Phoenix West, which means we have a water slide! The kids would slide ALL day if we would let them. We usually went to the beach first and stopped by the water slide on the way up.

Wallace is an old pro but this year he did not have to use his swimmies!

I would have lost money in a bet because I thought Emma-Glenn would be terrified of it (she is my more cautious child). She saw all the "big kids" doing it and off she went. She wanted Daddy to go down with her the first couple of times.

Then she would say "I do it by myself" and off she would go. This time she got turned around.

I thought she would come up scared and crying but she was all smiles. She proved her momma wrong!

There were also several trips around the lazy river.

During Spring Break, she did not like the ocean at all.

At first she stayed in the sand and played but as soon as she saw everyone having fun in the ocean, she wanted to go too.

She was fine as long as Daddy had her!

We built lots of sand castles.

The boys got buried in the sand (one of the only times they were still except for when they were sleeping).

Then sister so kindly dumped water all over them.

Soles got up and looked at Wallace like he was crazy for letting the girls dump water on him.

Pure excitement and fun!!!

When a few waves would come our way, the boys would try to fight them. Oh what fun!

Here is one of our poor little crab friends.

Uncle Andy bought some nets and that was entertainment for "the bigger boys".

After they caught the crabs, we put them in a cooler.

Then we took them upstairs and iced them in the sink.

When it was dinner time, Chef Andy, boiled them in a pot and then it was time to eat!!!

Poor little guy....but he sure was tasty!

The chefs in the kitchen. We stayed on the beach and at the slide/pool all day. It was so nice to not have to rush in to go out to eat. We ate in every night and it was SO yummy! We had shrimp, crab, corn and crab chowder, and pizza.

Early morning, ready to go play!

I have a picture like this from each year we have stayed there.

Lots of great memories were made and a wonderful time was had by all!

T-TOWN

2011-09-03T08:17:00.003-05:00

Sir showed up EARLY Saturday morning to take Wallace to Tuscaloosa to the Alabama game! Wallace was so excited but is still confused if he is an Alabama or Auburn fan.
Sir is determined to sway him the right way and he was decked out in his gear (that Sir bought him) and ready to go!

Sir had a water bottle carrier that Wallace decided he had to carry.

He was excited to bounce and climb.

Then it was time to head to the stadium. When Sir asked if he wanted to go to the game, the first question he asked me was if there was going to be food there. I am assuming along with a stadium dog, this was lunch!

ROLL TIDE

As they were leaving the stadium, they ran into the flag corp. Wallace also found a frozen lemonade that he HAD to have.

On the way out, they also stopped by to see Bear Bryant
and Nick Saban.

He was so excited when he got home to show me his new shirt and football and also the shirt he got for Emma-Glenn.

If this day didn't transform him into an Alabama fan, I don't know what will :)

Birthday Bash

2011-08-20T09:20:00.009-05:00

There are so many summer birthdays that we decided to do one big birthday bash and celebrate four of them at the same time. Emma Hensley and Wallace were turning 4 and Sam and Sarah Laine were turning 6. What a fun way to celebrate!!!

The birthday kids!
We went with a superhero and princess theme.

Had mini hotdogs.

Superhero and princess water.

And Decatur's favorite kids band, Tangerine Tambourine! What a night of fun!

It hadn't rained in a month but of course we had a big storm roll through the night before. The day of the party the skies were still iffy and it would thunder on and off all day so finally around 2 we decided to move it to Central Methodist Church.

I will say that it was SO humid outside that the air conditioning felt nice! It also decided to rain right around party time so this was a great decision. There was plenty of room for everyone to run, play, dance and eat.

Wallace giving his girlfriend, Emma Hensley a birthday kiss!

These two crack me up together! They balance each other out very well and are so stinkin cute!
Friends.

After lots of dancing and singing, it was time to eat and have cake.

Serious.

Spider- man Wallace.

Raising the roof!

These two play a mean tambourine!

Then we heard one of our favorite (and most annoying songs that we hear in our sleep) from the ice cream man. He came to the party and everyone got ice cream as their favor.

This little girl LOVED her ice cream.

Before we called it a night, we had to get a picture with the cousins

and family. All of the excitement and sugar were wearing off and everyone was on the verge of a major meltdown so we headed home! What a super way to celebrate being FOUR!

The next morning Wallace was up bright and early to open his presents. He could not wait any longer!

Then baby Spider-man showed up in my den.

Along with Iron Man. Birthday season is finally over at our house, at least until October!