When it rains, it pours....

Okay, you know how when one thing happens and then it goes down hill from there? Well, it has happened to me again. It's actually kind of funny now. It all started yesterday afternoon when I told Garrett to put some new bubble bath up in his bathroom that I had bought. Well, instead I found 1/4 bottle of it in on our wood hallway smeared by two little boys. So, I put the boys in the bathtub so that I could clean up the floor and then Graham threw up in the bathtub - chicken nuggets and carrots!! Garrett said, "Ooh, Mommy, what is dat??" I said, "Throw up-now get out!" Luckily, I had just finished cleaning the floor. Over the next 4 hours Graham threw up about 7 times. Apparently, he has a stomach virus. He went to bed at 7:00pm and then my dad got here with my niece and nephew at about 8:30 to spend-the-night. Of course, Jeremy was on-call and not home last night. Then at about 5:30 this morning I jumped out of bed (I was sleeping in Garrett's bed so that my dad could have mine) when I heard Graham crying and my foot had gone to sleep. I somehow stepped on it wrong, heard it pop, and either tore a ligament or sprained my ankle. I know, I feel like a retard!!! So this afternoon we headed off to UMC again, for x-rays. So far, we've been there in July, August, and October. I guess next it is Jeremy's turn. Anyway, I now have a boot and crutches. It feels a whole lot better tonight. It really is funny. However, the neat thing is that for the second time I needed someone it has been my dad (along with other people) instead of my mom who has been here in my time of need and desperation for help. It has been so cool to see my dad step in when my mom would have been the one here helping. I don't know what I would have done without him today. I also have wonderful friends and in-laws who have stepped in to help. Thanks to all of you!

Nichols-Boyd Pumpkin Patch

This afternoon we went to the Pumpkin Patch after we all finished a 3-hour nap. The boys had a wonderful time. I just love Sundays with the family!!! Their cute shirts were made by my friend, Catherine, who is selling them. She is also making cute Christmas T-shirts for boys and girls.

Garrett and Graham had fun on the hayride, looking at the animals, and picking out their own pumpkins. The middle picture is Garrett handing Graham a pumpkin. The third picture is Garrett trying to "pick up" this big pumpkin.

Golf Anyone....?

Saturday morning we drove to Starkville to see the dawgs play, but first we went to the MSU Golf Course. Garrett had never played golf with his Daddy, and Daddy had a new driver he wanted to practice with. Good thing he only played 9 holes. Garrett loved riding in the golf cart. He also loved putting on the greens and getting the flag out for Daddy. The last picture is Daddy and Garrett looking for Daddy's ball!

Go Dawgs Go!!!

After golf we went to the Lodge and bought Garrett a cowbell, jersey and cap. He was so excited. Once we parked and got on campus we got to stand at the sidewalk and watch the band go by right in front of us. We met our sweet friends, the Seagos at the game. Garrett and Bryant jumped in the blow up things. Even though the Dawgs lost, it was still a great day! Garrett fell asleep 3 minutes after we got into the van! I think he had too much fun in one day!!!

The Fair......Again!!!

Thursday night we went to the fair again. We didn't have a lot of time the other day at lunch. This time we went with KK and Papaw. Garrett was such a big boy and wanted to ride everything by himself. Then when he would get on, he looked unsure of himself. It was so funny. This time Graham decided he would feed the animals, and Garrett and Graham had funnel cakes for the first time - of course, loved them. I think Garrett's favorite thing was riding down the big slide in the potato sack with Daddy and with Papaw. He wasn't so sure about that snake! Finally, at about 9:00 Garrett said, "Momma, I want to ride one more ride." I can't wait to see him at DisneyWorld in a couple of more months!!!!

Yesterday at the Fair

We met Jeremy for lunch at the fair yesterday in the hot sun. Yes, we did let the boys pet them nasty animals for free. The carrots did cost us a dollar!!!

Graham wouldn't feed the animals. He just kept walking around holding a carrot. At least he didn't put it in his mouth!!!

Garrett and his friend who helped him get off the ride!

Garrett and Daddy on the carousel

Weekend in Meridian

This past weekend we went to Meridian for a couple of wedding showers for Jeremy's cousin, Keith who is marrying Sarah. Lana (Wa Wa) came home and this is her and Garrett playing outside on the back porch at KK and Papaw's house.

Okay, so Jeremy's Aunt Dottye (Da-Da), the one in the middle at the bottom, was complaining about her picture not being on our blog. So I took this picture just for her. This is Jeremy's mom, Kathy (far right) and her sisters. The one on the far left is Lynn (could be a sister), top middle - June.

Boys will be boys....

Yesterday afternoon after it rained Garrett wanted to put on his rain boots. After it rains we get a huge mud puddle at the end of our driveway. Since Garrett had never gotten to wear his boots and play in puddles I decided to let him. (Well he instinctively did it on his own - there was no "letting him!") And by the way, we do live at the end of a dead end road in case you are wondering by looking at these pictures. Graham decided he would sit in the driveway and eat rocks until he realized what his brother was doing looked like more fun. So they played in this puddle for about 30 minutes. Garrett ended up sticking his head in it and laying down on his back in the water. Needless to say, after it was all over they were only allowed to come in the house naked and go straight to the tub!!! What a JOY these two are!!!

The Iris

Okay, so I'm really about to put myself out on a limb, here. I have never in my life written a poem or even attempted to, but Saturday night all these words in the form of phrases kept coming to my mind. I couldn't sleep until I wrote it all down. It is very elementary sounding, but I feel like I am supposed to share it.














"The Iris"
I noticed this iris the other day
And it made me think of you.
It was growing all by itself along the driveway,
And it was your favorite color of flower - blue.
I call it "my little hug from God" because it felt so real
It felt as though you were watching me
And that is helping me to heal.
Another "hug" came from God on Mother's Day
When in a box outside two pocket angels I could see
It was as if I could hear you say,
One was for Boo, and the other one was for me.
I've often told others one thing that gives me peace
Is that I didn't have to watch you suffer through a disease.
Your Savior took you unexpectedly at your happiest
For that is one reason I feel so oddly blessed.
I've always thought if I lost someone close that I would feel so alone,
But I have felt just the opposite - God's goodness He has shown.
My God is drawing me closer to Him than I have ever felt before,
I am overwhelmingly amazed of the Love that He has poured.
I can't explain His comfort, His sovereignty, or His plan,
But His right hand upholds me - that I do understand.

Back to Destin

We went back to Destin for a week with our friends, Catherine, John and Thomas. We had fun even though it rained all week. (Somehow it didn't rain while the guys played golf, though!) Graham and I didn't even get to go to the beach. Therefore, we ended up going to the outlet mall and napping a lot. We did get to eat good, though. And the best part was that we were at least out of Jackson for a little while.

Jeremy and Graham (I love this picture!!!)

Catherine, Thomas and John

One night we went to dinner at Stinky's Fish Camp at Santa Rosa beach. The food was very good. However we had a very "stinky" episode. Catherine and I were outside with the boys and Catherine smelled a stinky diaper of Thomas's. Then Graham turned around and had poop all over the back of his shorts, overflowing his diaper and on his shirt. Then Garrett said, "Mommy, I poo-pooed!" We had all 3 boys in the minivan changing their diapers. It stunk so bad!!! Since Graham had messed up his clothes, he had to ride back to the condo in his diaper. After all that we decided we had to get family pictures in front of the sign.

Thomas and Graham rode in the cart as we were packing up to leave. (The wind was blowing, but Graham's hair was already sticking up some!!!)

"Deeper Still" Event in Nashville

I had the best weekend a couple of weeks ago in Nashville with 11 other wonderful women. We went to the Deeper Still conference in Nashville. The speakers were Patricia Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur. It was amazing!!! We actually went to an overflow site at Belmont University with 3500 other women because the convention center was packed out at 25,000 women. Friday night we were surprised with a performance by Mandeesa (I don't know if I spelled her name right.) She was the heavy-set christian girl on American Idol last season. We got to worship with her and hear her testimony about being on American Idol. My friend, Stacy, who was there said she felt like she was at a Bon Jovi concert. She started screaming when Mandeesa came out!!! (You have to know Stacy!!!)

Saturday night after the conference we went to dinner at "Bounty". (I think that's the name of it.) Anyway, it was so delicious. It was tapas style dining where you order a lot of appetizer-sized items and everyone shared.
Pictured are: Catherine, Brandy, Amanda, Chrissie, Nakeetsha

Mrs. "Freda"- (a very funny story about her name), Christy, Laurie, Stacy, Mrs. Sue, Noel