While Mommy's Away

I was out tonight, and while I was away the kids enjoyed cupcakes and popcicles. I'm just glad I didn't have to give the kids a bath tonight! LOL

2 Peas in a Pod

Marlee and Cooper are so much alike. Here they are riding bikes. Notice what each one has in their basket. Marlee is pretty much a pro at riding her bike now, and Cooper is catching up quickly. He gets a little frustrated that he can't keep pace with her, though.

A Little Adult Fun

This past Wednesday, Chad and I dropped the kids off and headed to Nashville to see Bon Jovi. I've been a fan for as long as I remember. We don't go to too many concerts because tickets are so expensive. I told Chad many years ago that I would pay the big bucks to see Bon Jovi and James Taylor in concert. Well when we heard they were coming in concert in Nashville, we jumped at the opportunity.

I had a wonderful time! We had good seats on the first row of the upper deck. So I didn't have to worry about someone being in my way. JBJ puts on a heck of a show. He's hotter now than he was 20 years ago. lol I sang and danced and even shed a few tears. They were on stage singing for over 2 hours, so we totally got our money's worth. Chad even enjoyed himself, but said it best to a friend, that my enjoyment was all that really mattered. :)

Family Fun

We've just been living here lately. Nothing new is going on. We've loved taking advantage of the beautiful weather by playing outside everyday and going on walks, bike rides, and stopping at the playground. Marlee and Cooper have made a new friend and just love him. I think they could all move in together and be happy as a lamb. LOL

This past Saturday we went to the Orange and White game. Marlee wasn't crazy about it. In fact, she freaked out a little bit. She didn't like the loud noise. Thank goodness Chad has Cooper to go to games with him. LOL She and I left and walked around campus. I know she just LOVED hearing all about where Mommy went to school. We even walked around the UC and stopped off at the bookstore for a browse.


Tracy and I at the O&W game.

Chad with the kids before going into the stadium.

Cooper, Marlee, and Jacob stopped on the bridge before going to campus.

Cooper stopping to smell some flowers the other day.

My Loves

Sometimes they drive me absolutely crazy but oh, how I love them so!

Friends are Fun

We're super excited to hang out with our friends again. Marlee and Cooper share in the excitement. Here's some fun pictures from our sure to be weekly cookout.

Time to Enjoy the View

Marlee and Cooper have really enjoyed all of the new views around the house. We venture out many times a day to the park (playground) and to the buseum (gazebo). Marlee has finally taken to her bike after 3 months and wants to ride everywhere all the time. Cooper got a tricycle for his birthday and tags along behind her. Our little Pleasentville neighborhood has tons and tons of sidewalks on both sides of the street, so we ride and ride some more. The birds have been chirping, the wind has been blowing, and the kids have been out and around in droves. Marlee and Cooper have really made themselves feel at home. Too bad the attitudes didn't stay in Georgia...sigh.

Eggs

With the madness of moving and unpacking boxes, I kind of let Easter slip up on me. We did manage to dye some eggs. This was the first year that we've done it with the kids. They enjoyed watching the whole process. Poor Marlee thinks a baby chick is going to hatch any day though. She's carefully carried around a dyed egg inside a plastic egg for a few days. I need to sneak and throw it away before it cracks and smells the whole house up.






Everybody's names are on their favorite color egg. Marlee has a big thing for knowing people's favorite colors. Don't be surprised if she asks you one day.

Big Things are Happening

Well I haven't mentioned anything on the blog about the big things happening in our lives. I've tired to just let things run its course and whatever happens, happens. As you know, Chad and I started out 2 years ago on a quest to move our family back to Tennessee. Well we couldn't have made the transition at a worse time. The housing market started to fall then the job market bottomed out. Essentially, we had to stay in our house in Georgia with hopes of it selling. Chad and I went back and forth about what would be best for our family: staying in Georgia or taking a chance and moving back to Tennessee.

After a little over a year's time, we got all of our ducks in a row. With the help of our family, we bit the bullet and moved back to Tennessee. And we couldn't be any happier!! Thankfully, Chad's company paid for movers to pack us up and move us to Tennessee. Here are a few pictures from the morning the "big truck" showed up! Cooper was beyond excited and watched intently as Mr. Joe situated the truck in front of our house. Marlee enjoyed watching it too, but it was a little loud for her taste.