Cody turns 18.....WOW!

My oldest turned 18 on July 30th!!! He had plans that night, so we just celebrated with cake and icecream! Johnnie and I bought him a new IPod and Jeff gave him money!

I love you CG and you will ALWAYS be my baby!!!

Cody's Graduation

One of the proudest moments thus far in my life...was Saturday, May 30th. My oldest son graduated High School. Such a happy, yet sad time. A moment of .....letting go. Which as most of you know, is a very hard thing for me to do.

Cody graduated from Conroe High School on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in a class of 658 students.

After graduation, we had his graduation dinner at McKenzies BBQ in Conroe, where his grandparents came from both sides and lots of other friends and family.

Cody received money and a laptop with printer for gifts. He was so thankful to everyone.

He will leave in the Fall to move to College Station where he will attend Blinn College for his associates degree, then transfer to Texas A & M.

Keeli & Chase - Prom 2009

Keeli went with Chase Parmelly to his Junior prom this year. Three other boys had asked her to go, and her daddy said "NO". However, this young man asked, and he said "yes". Go figure! Still haven't figured out why.

Anyway, Keeli was excited to go. She wore a beautiful, long, deep blue dress with lots of shimmer! She looked so beautiful. On her way out the door, of course, her dad almost had a heart attack.

Prom was at the Marriott in the Woodlands. They went to dinner prior at PF Chang.

Cody's Senior Prom 2009

Wow!! Cody's Senior Prom!! I can not believe it's here!! He graduates from high school in just 2 short weeks. I am so proud of him!!

For Senior Prom, Cody's date is one of the sweetest girls I know and one that I love so so much! She has been a part of our family since she was in 5th grade....Miss Taylor Yancey.

The night started with getting ready at Sherri Barnetts, with Kameron and Clint. The black limo, picked them up at 6:00, then headed over to the Sharps, to pick up the girls. Taylor Sharp was Kamerons date. Of course, when we showed up the girls were not ready, but soon walked down the stairs to take all of our breath away. They looked so beautiful!!!

They then headed over to pick up Clint's date and the over to Bentwater Yacht club to take photos.

After many snap shots, they headed to Margaritas for dinner, then off to Prom.

After Prom, the all headed over to hang at the Barnetts to hang in the hot tub!! Fun Fun!!!

Way to go Cody.....We are all so very proud of you!!!! SENIOR 09!!!

My Mothers Day

This mother’s day was one of the best I have had.

Friday evening, me, Johnnie and the boys headed to Fredericksburg to fill up Johnnie’s feeder pens at the deer camp. We arrived around midnight. Got up early Saturday morning and took care of business there. Left and headed for Bastrop Texas to the beautiful "Lost Pines Resort".

We arrived there around noon. Ate lunch and Triston was just in time for a game of kickball. We sat around and watched him play then headed over to the Rambling River. The boys played in the river and the slide while we waited for our room to come available.

I have posted only a few "sketchy" photos that were taken with my camera phone, because like always...I forget something...my camera at home.

We spent Saturday and Sunday floating the Rambling River and relaxing. This resort is absolutely beautiful. A great place for family. We normally go to the Hyatt Hill Country Resort or LaCantera in San Antonio, but decided to "try out" Lost Pines. So serene and tranquil.

I loved it. I have the best husband and children and consider myself so blessed!

The "MOM" survey

A friend of mine, had this survey on her blog page and I thought it was cute...so I gave it a try with my four loving children, each one separately so their answers would be their own....and here is what they said................

1. What is something Mom always says to you?

Cody - "What are you on?"
Keeli - "Do your chores"
Dalton - "I love you"
Triston - "I love you too"

2. What makes Mom happy?

C - Her loving boys
K - Daddy
D - When we do what we are told
T - When I say I love you or write you love notes

3. What makes Mom sad?

C- When I am irresponsible
K - When she feels we take advantage of her
D - Whenever we say stuff that hurts her feelings
T - When we are bad

4. How does Mom make you laugh?

C - Everything she does makes me laugh
K - When she trys to talk like a teenager
D - When she makes funny faces and noises
T - When she farts

5. What is your Moms favorite thing to do?

C- Play poker online and watch "Ever After"
K - Play Poker
D - Play on myspace
T - Go out with the family

6. What does your mom do when you aren't around?

C- Plays poker and watches "Ever After"
K- Works
D - Work
T - Cleans and works

7. What is Mom really good at?

C- Cooking, loving, taking care of the boys and Keeli
K- Being bossy
D - Everything
T - Working and cleaning

8. What is she NOT good at?

C - Remembering where she puts stuff
K- Guitar Hero as good as me
D - Working outside
T - Throwing a ball

9. What is Mom's favorite food?

C - Southern cooking
K - Mexican
D - Chicken Alfredo
T - I have no clue, you never told me

10. What makes you proud of your mom?

C - Her ability to take care of our family
K - How you work hard and how pretty you are
D - You work hard for our family
T - You always work hard and get a lot of money to pay bills

11. How are we the same?

C - We both like to try "new things" and are both musically inclined
K - We are the only girls in our family, we are bossy, controlling and both hard headed
D - Our personality
T - We like to go to the movies

12. How do you know I love you?

C - Because you tell me constantly and care for me when I am sick
K - Cause you tell me every day
D - You show it and say it to me alot
T - Because I just know - you always say it

13. What does mom like most about dad?

C - His sexy bald head
K - His kisses
D - You always says he's sexy
T - That he's good looking and he taught me how to play baseball good

14. What is her favorite place to go?

C - Anywhere she can shop
K - The Mall
D - The Mall
T - The Mall

Keei's New Hair Cut

Our little girl came home from school and said "Well, I think it's time I cut my hair". Johnnie of course...said NO!

Keeli cried until he agreed and we went the very next day to Bree to have it cut off. I love it and so does she (her daddy is still in a state of shock). I think it makes her look older. In these pictures, she did some volunteer work for Cotillion at Macy's. They modeled some "Kentucky Derby Hats". So cute!

NO Braces for Shae...yay!!

She could NOT be more happy !! I was so excited for Keeli to get her braces off. When we went to the Ortho that day, I was nervous and so was Keeli. The "unknown" is always a little scary! But once I seen the results of a long awaited date, I was thrilled. Her teeth are so beautiful.

Here are a few pictures that she has taken. Now that those things are off her teeth, she does nothing but snap photos!

The first picture is a "day out" with Leighanne and Erica to eat Mexican food. Her celebration with friends the day after!!

Keeli's Sweet 16th Birthday!!!

Keeli turned 16 on April 1st!!! For her 16th, I took her and some close friends to Cheesecake Factory for her birthday dinner. Those included were, Taylor, Leighanne, Lisa, Katrina, Wesley, Ryan and Nick.

Her birthday cake was a rasberry swirl cheesecake, complete with whipped cream and candles that spelled out "Sweet Sixteen".

She got a car, a touch screen cell phone and the best present of all was getting her braces off (after almost 5 years) the day after her birthday!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!! You make us very proud!!

Keeli's Winter Formal Cotillion

These photos are living proof that my little girl, is growing up to be a beautiful young lady.

2009 Winter Formal for Montgomery Cotillion was held at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe Texas. Keeli's "date" was a long time school friend Nick Nightingale.

In these photo's above, Keeli and her friends took pictures at the Bent Water Yacht Club.

We are so proud of you baby girl! We love you!!