Christmas 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas this year with our family and friends. We made our routine rounds on Christmas Eve to Jason's dads in Hattiesburg, and to my grandmother's house in Petal. Then it was on to my parents for Christmas Day. We enjoyed all our time visiting and just getting to spend some time with our families. We all stay so busy during the year, so we don't get together as often as we would like, but are thankful for the time that we have when we do get to visit. Kaitlyn and Caden got so much for Christmas that I would not even know where to begin. I think they got everything that they asked for and more. Carter did get that football helmet that he wanted, but from the pictures I don't know who enjoyed it more. Calvin or Carter?

Christmas with friends.....

We had some very good friends of ours come over for a little Christmas get together. Tommy, Robin and Manze Ball, Steve and Ladonna Whitney, Doug, Whitney, and Avery Hurd. We had a great time visiting with each other, and after dinner we all played rock band. We laughed so hard at the men playing, they were taking it so serious and were really getting in to it. Manze and Avery also had a great time singing and dancing.

Getting Ready for the Holidays

My brother Calvin, his wife Stephanie, and my nephew Carter came up for a visit this weekend. We went to Canton and saw the Christmas lights, and Carter got to see Santa. He did so good when he saw Santa. He told him that he wanted a helmet and candy corn. We ate out all weekend and got some Christmas shopping in. We all had the best time with Carter, he was so sweet and loving. We gave Carter "Elf on the Shelf" and I read the book to him and tried to explain how the elf would be watching him and reporting to Santa everyday. He also picked out the spot where we would put our Christmas tree and helped his Uncle Jason put it up.

Thanksgiving 2008

We went to Jason's moms this year for Thanksgiving. She lives in Mountain View, AR, or as we like to call it "Mayberry". It was just me, Jason, Kaitlyn, and Caden on the trip and we had a good time. It was very cold, and on the day we left, they were predicting snow, so we got out of there as fast as we could. We did not want to get stuck there. We got some shopping in, visited the town, and went to Caroling in the Caverns. It was a very nice trip, and I think the most fun we had was traveling on the road. Our two kids are nuts.........we laughed at them the entire time. I love it when Jason and I get to spend quality time with the kids, they grow up so fast, and the older they get, the less time they have for us. So I take every moment with them that I can get. So all in all, it was a great Thanksgiving, and I am so thankful that it is over......I ate toooo much.

Mistletoe Marketplace 2008

Today, me, my friend Johnna and my mother-in-law, Jackie went to Mistletoe Marketplace. We did lots of shopping, and really got ourselves into the Christmas spirit. We just had a girl's day out of shopping and fun. It was so nice and relaxing. The highlight of our day was when we got to meet Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) from Days of Our Lives. She has her own jewelry line, that is absolutely beautiful. I got a couple of pieces of it for myself. She was just as gorgeous in person as she is on the show, and was just as sweet as could be. Johnna was a little overwhelmed with meeting her, and Jackie and I had a great time laughing at her, and I have to say, she keep us laughing all day.......

Aunt TT's Little Biker Man

I got to see Carter this weekend. He is really into motorcyles now, and he got one for his birthday. He rides it all the time, and he was even a biker for Halloween. I did not get to see him at Halloween, but while I was there this weekend I did get a picture of him on it. He goes everywhere on it, and is not afraid to go fast at all.

USM Homecoming

USM played UAB for homecoming on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Kaitlyn, Benji and some of their friends met us down there. We all had a great time and USM won 70-14. Southern Miss...TO THE TOP!