More of Florida and the boys

What a full day we've had....painting on the sidewalk, playing with the water hose, picnicking, hiking, bath, nap, another walk and ended the day with s'mores!

I've tried SO hard to get a picture of all three of the boys together. Do you know how hard that is with a 5 1/2 yr. old whose really dislikes having his picture made and a 2 3/4 yr old who would rather show you his backside than his face? Camden who is 8 mo. old is actually the best of the bunch and smiles all the time!

"all three...not good!"

"all three..somewhat better"

"happy camden"

"warren painting on my sidewalk"

We went to DeSoto National Monument and had our hike and picnic. Camden loved being strolled everywhere and entertained by the boys running all over the place. Oh to have their energy!

"nannie and camden"

"boys will be boys"

"nannie and her 3 great-grandboys"

"over looking where the Manatee river flows between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico"

"s'mores"

"sunset looking out my back door"

Florida and my 3 Boys

Nannie (my mom) and I flew to Florida yesterday. We had a picnic today, after Ben got out of school, at a local playground. Camden loved swinging. Warren flew in the swing "fast, fast, fast" like Buzz Lightyear! Ben just loves it all! We hope Mamaw (Greg's mom) gets out of the hospital and feels better real soon!

"warren wants to help"

"camden"

"warren saying cheese"

"ben and his cici"

"camden loving the swing"

"camden and warren 'flying like buzz' "

"camden loving a banana treat"

Ben's Lego Creations

Ben came to Tennessee

Ben and his dad came to Tennessee for the week-end. Ben is just getting into Legos. I told him his Aunt Allison loved legos, so we began to dig them out! We found just a few and as you can tell Ben is ready to get started building!

Greg's Surprise Birthday Dinner

david and joyce

chad and kim

nancy, me and lynn

jerry and greg

I surprised Greg with a few of our close friends on Saturday evening at Margot Cafe, our favorite restaurant in Nashville. Thank you all for coming! It was great fun! If you live in Nashville and are looking for a great restaurant check out Margot's. The menu changes daily and we love the bistro type food!

Long Time....no posts!

Yes, I've slacked big time....but it's easy to let things slide when you get busy! We had a great holiday season and enjoyed good family times together. The next four posts will be of some of our adventures since the first of 2009.

Greg's (aka Poppie) 60th Birthday!

This is the "big" year of birthdays for us! Greg is 60 today! ( I'm waiting until May for my biggie!) Unfortunately he has to work today, but were did celebrate this week-end in Florida with friends and family. We flew to FL on Thursday the 26th. We were met by Ashley and the boys and went to one of our favorite casual restaurants in St. Pete, Red Mesa.

"ben, poppie and warren"


"in front of red mesa"

Friday, Greg went fishing with Tyler and some other friends on the Manatee River. It was great fun! Friday night we went to another favorite restaurant in Tampa, Roy's. We spent a delightful dinner with friends, Randy and Amy Buckspan. (we met in Rio on a mission trip!)

Saturday we took the boys and went to Desoto National Memorial in Bradenton. It was not only beautiful but educational.

"ben being a typical boy"

"warren the little poser"








"warren and the Spaniard hat"


"ben and the Spaniard hat"


"beautiful grounds"

On Sunday, Allison, David and Camden came over from Orlando for a visit and dinner. It was a fun time with everyone here! Greg flew back Sunday evening to Sparta. :( and I am staying here until Thursday!

"ashley, warren and camden"


"warren REALLY loving camden"


"ready to take off"



"what a cutie"