YMCA T-ball 2009

This year was Garrett and Graham's first year to play t-ball.  Garrett was the oldest on the team and Graham was the youngest.  Jeremy was one of the coaches along with every other dad.  It was so funny.  During the first game Graham got mad when he didn't get the ball on defense and threw his glove and ran off the field crying.  (He gets that from his Papa!!!) Needless to say he basically liked playing offense! Garrett loved it and did great!  In this league they didn't keep score or outs or throw players out.  Basically they all get to hit the ball and run the bases! Almost every player on the team was a friend from church.  We were pretty much the "Pinelake" team.

MSU @ Trustmark Park

This was a few months ago when MSU and Ole Miss played at Trustmark Park.  I'm trying to catch up!

Dad and Linda
Papa, Garrett, Mimi and Graham (I love this picture!)

2009 State Champs

Back in May my dad's baseball team, West Lauderdale, won their 11th or 12th (I forgot which) high school baseball state championship at Trustmark Park.  We ended up splitting and won the 3rd game.  It was a very exciting series!!!

Graham eating a frozen lemonade
Garrett, Cameron, Graham and Kennedy
Garrett, Cameron, Papa, Graham and Kennedy

Graham's 3rd birthday party

This year for Graham's birthday party he wanted "a man riding a horse" or a cowboy cake.  He loves horses, cowboys, cars, trucks and motorcycles.  Garrett thought it was just as much his party, too.  We had the party at our house with water slides and swimming pools, a pinata and pizza.  I think all the kids had a good time.  Thanks to everyone who came!!!

Garrett and Graham opening presents after everyone left
Blowing out the candles
The birthday cake - you can hardly see the two horses at the bottom

Hank, Raylin and Garrett
Thomas, Caroline and Elias
Luke and Kanon
Graham and Caroline
Graham, Caroline, Hank, Garrett, and Raylin

This is the water slide that we bought.....long story but the kids loved it and will love it all summer!!
Graham and Hank
Raylin and Caroline
Luke, with Garrett behind him
Hank and Raylin

Elias's birthday party at the Ag Museum

Yesterday we went to the Ag Museum for Elias Grantham's 3rd birthday party.  The boys had so much fun.  Graham got to do 3 of his favorite things....ride ponies, trains and carousels!!!!  See how happy he is on the carousel???  Well, this was the last ride before going home and he pitched a fit!!!! That sweet little face can fool you!

KK's Birthday

KK's birthday was June 2nd.  I won't tell how old she is!  KK and Papaw came over, and we went to El Sombrero's which is becoming a tradition along with a cookie cake.  I don't know if cookie cake is everyone's favorite or if I just get everyone one because it is my favorite!!!  We love our KK - or "Tay-Tay" as the boys call her!!!

Jeremy's 33rd birthday

Jeremy turned 33 on June 4th.  Birthdays aren't a real big deal at our house other than a cookie cake and your favorite meal cooked at home - steaks and baked potatoes.  We usually go out to dinner just whenever we get a chance and instead of a gift, we save up for a trip (like to Disney World).  It's hard to believe I've been the one who gets to share in Jeremy's birthdays since his 18th!!!  He is an awesome father and husband.  I don't what we would do without him.  I can't wait to see how he's going to be with a little girl!!!

Jeremy's Residency Graduation

(John Cross, Matt Cassell, Jeremy, Josh Cockrell - Jeremy's best friends in med school and residency)

We've reached another milestone... Jeremy graduated last week from his 3-year Internal Medicine residency!  Yes, he is a doctor and has been for 3 years... My dad still asks when he's going to be a "real doctor," meaning when is he going to have his own practice?  So, now the next step is his one year of Chief Residency, which he is in now.  Then, next June we will move to Birmingham for another 3-year residency in Dermatology...Then we will return to Jackson for his practice to begin with UMC.  So, the answer to the question -when will he be practicing? is 4 more years!!! Yes, by then Jeremy will probably be fully gray-headed and all our friends will be retiring, but that's okay.  I know God has a plan for this LONG journey!!!

Graham's birthday

Graham turned 3 today.... I can't believe my baby is already 3.  For some reason I can't find his birth pics.  I know that I have a lot of posts to catch up on, but for now, this is it!  I'll post pics of his party later afterwards.  Last night we went to El Sombrero's with KK and Papaw and we were going to get the waiters to sing to Graham.  He realized what we were doing and started crying, so we said nevermind!

It is a very hot and long summer as I am now 31 weeks pregnant.  Ella Katherine will be here on Aug. 14th.  The boys are so excited, especially Garrett.  He just loves babies, especially our friend, Caroline, who is 13 months.  He is going to be so good with Ella - Graham, I'm not so sure yet.  He might take a little while to warm up to her.  He might surprise us, though!