birthday girl

My little mini-me, Madison, turned 12 this past weekend.

(I can NOT believe she is 12. I promise it feels like yesterday she was born. She has brought so much joy into my life. There isn't a thing in the world I wouldn't do for her. No matter how old she gets...she'll always be my baby girl! Love you Mimi!)

I think we celebrated pretty much all week long...which was, of course, fine by her! :)
Friday, she had a bunch of friends get of the bus with her for a spend the night party.

Since it was her birthday, we (Paul, Brit, & I) decided we should do something "extra special" for her.. :)

Side note: Paul usually embarrasses Madison everyday when she gets off the bus(by running out and screaming her name, etc)


Extra special, eh! Hahaha! We laughed our heads off before the bus even came.



We hid in the carport, and I had the video camera. Once the bus stopped I went out and acted like I was videoing the girls getting off the bus and then Paul ran out singing "Happy Birthday" to the top of his lungs.



Madison ran, and it was hilarious!!! :) I gathered up all the girls and Paul for a picture!


What a great start! The girls played outside all afternoon.



Payton stayed at our house! :) Which we looooved! He's so precious!

Saturday, family & friends, celebrated her birthday with cake, ice cream, and other food. Here's her rockin' birthday cake!


Saturday night Paul and I watched the MS State vs. Florida game!! GO DAWGS!!!


All in all, it was a GREAT weekend!! I have so much to be thankful for!!

Until next time.
Love God. Love people.

Pumpkin Fun

Pumpkin carving might just be one of my new favorites. (of course it was with 2 of my favorite people...Paul & Brit)

Paul, Brit, and I had so much fun!!
Annnd, we have more pumpkins awaiting the knife. :)



All smiles through the icky part!



Deeeeep concentration! It's a miracle we still have our fingers!



We are quite proud of our work! :)



How adorable is he?!! :)



Did I mention that Payton's new thing is Mickey!! :)
He LOVED the pumpkin and he loves Paauul!




1st time Pumpkin Carving=Success & a yearly ritual :)



We are in Fall mode now! Fall break was wonderful and I got to spend time with my sweet boyfriend, which is always fun! This weekend we're going to watch Brit & the Vikings play! I love Friday night high school football! Just something about it! :) And my baby cousin, Daniel, is getting married too. Man, time flies!

My little mini me, Madison, is turning 12 this weekend too...I'm holding onto every second. She's growing up too fast. More to come on that.

Until next time.
Love God. Love people.

October.

It's OCTOBER already.
I can hardly even believe it.
This school year is flying by (and I'm NOT complaining! :)
I'm loving it too.
Classes are going great, busy, but really good.

Let's see. What's been going on?

I'm more in love with this fella right here than ever. He is a complete blessing!! He makes me so stinkin' happy and I'm just absolutely crazy about him!! :) He's an answered prayer, need I say more?!


Speaking of L-O-V-E...

Look how adorable my parents are... They are still so in love and will be celebrating their 25 years of marriage this upcoming year. I love them so very much, and I'm so thankful for them.


And then there's my baby sister...or should I say growning-up too fast sister.
She is in the TENTH grade. My stars, I wish life had a pause button sometimes.
She's super, and I'm so proud of her!



I'm just so unbelievably blessed, and even when hard times come my way...God reminds me that He is faithful.

Every step of the way!

His love, mercy, grace...I don't deserve an ounce of it. But He gives it freely.
Every single second of every single day.

I am so thankful for that.

Until next time.
Love God. Love people.