Thanksgiving Cooking

We always make a ton of food for Thanksgiving lunch, and this year was no exception. This year, we tried some new gluten free recipes so that Vaiden would be able to enjoy all of the great food. Mom is always in charge of the dressing and this year she let the boys help. It was super yummy and I think Vaiden was completely satisfied!

PHS Homecoming 2010

When Tripp was asked to be the crown bearer for Homecoming, of course the proud mom said "YES!" When I told Tripp about it he said, 'Well I guess if they need me, I will" He didn't really know what he was going to do or why it was such a big deal to me, but he had a blast once it got here. He got to ride in the Homecoming Parade on Thursday night and did his duty Friday night by delivering the crown to the queen. A couple that my dad graduated high school with also had a grandchild in the Homecoming court, she was a Senior maid (what a small world)! When I saw Tripp in his little tux, it made me think about how grown up he is getting. He is such a big man now!

A Ninja and A Pirate

We had to dress up a little early this year since Charlie and I will be attending a swanky Delta wedding during the weekend of Halloween. Since PHS had a fall carnival, we took advantage of getting our candy and riding the hay ride early. Tripp wanted to be a ninja and he was a very good one at that. My little Vaiden didn't really have a choice - his mama is a little partial to pirates.

Tripp is 7!

Wow! Seven years has passed so quickly and my baby is growing up! Continuing our yearly tradition, we had grandparents lunch at Fox's Pizza in Richland. Uncle Lanky got to be there this year, but Papa Sid didn't get to come as he was cruising in the Caribbean. Gavin spent the entire weekend with us and he and Tripp had a great time. We had Tripp's birthday party at Mac & Bones golf course in Pearl. Everyone loved getting to play putt-putt.

First Grade!

Tripp started first grade this year. He absolutely loves his teacher and has made a lot of new friends. He is doing great and making his parents very proud. I told him that he has to start making excellent grades now so that we can get accepted to Duke Medical School on a full scholarship!

Slugger

Tripp played baseball again this year and had a great season. He is such a hard worker and waits at the door for his dad to get home so they can practice. They had a really good season and hopefully next year their uniforms will not be white!

Vaiden turns 1

Vaiden turned 1 on June 10, 2010. He is growing into my big boy and has the cutest personality. Continuing the tradition that we started on Tripp's first birthday, we eat with all of the grandparents on their actual birthday. This year, we ate at Corner Bakery and had ocean cupcakes for dessert. For his party, we braved the heat and had a "small" family party. Some of us had to take a break in the air conditioning! Mrs. Teresa made a wonderful cake and Manner Jackson made some of her famous tea cakes.