Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Potty Training 101


It seems that Callie has a few things confused about using the bathroom! If you can believe it, she's actually saying, "Cheese!"

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Pretty Princess


Somebody got a little jealous when she saw her brothers on the computer! Callie decided to dress up so I could take her picture, too! Look how pretty!

Birthday Boys



Mason and Jacob are now eight years old! The boys started their day with cupcakes, candles and Mom singing "Happy Birthday!" After a day at school, we had a very good BBQ dinner, then more cupcakes and singing. Daddy decided to add a special touch and give the boys a nice birthday surprise of his own---cupcake smashed in the face! They enjoyed the rest of their birthday playing their new Gameboy games.

Sunday, March 19, 2006

A Visit From Sissy



Sissy came over to visit the kids today. Sissy spent the day entertaining the kids with board games, dress up, singing songs, and then finished off the day watching "Harry Potter." I think Sissy is going to sleep good tonight! Thanks Sissy!

Saturday, March 18, 2006

Mason and Jacob's 8th Bday





Today we celebrated the boys' 8th birthday at Pizza Hut. We had a nice time getting to know some of their friends from school. The boys favorite gift was from Nathan who gave them each a personal CD player with headphones. They love walking around the house singing! Happy Birthday, Mace and Jake!

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Birthday Boys



This week we are preparing to celebrate another set of birthdays! Jacob and Mason will turn 8 on March 22nd. This year we are having a few of their friends meet us at Pizza Hut to celebrate. Jacob has picked an army theme and Mason has picked a basketball theme. I guess we'll have to get a cake of army men on a basketball court! The birthday gathering is set for Saturday. I can't WAIT to be in an enclosed area with 10 eight year-olds--all hyped up on soft drinks and sugar!

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Callie's Party





Today we celebrated Callie's third birthday. We all had a great time with our close family and friends. And if you check out the many moods of the birthday girl, it doesn't look like the terrible twos are quite over yet!

Friday, March 03, 2006

Caliie's Birthday



Today is our little girl's third birthday. I woke up this morning feeling relieved that the "terrible twos" were over UNTIL Callie woke up throwing a huge tantrum! I guess there might be an extension into the threes. Today is quite special because not only is Callie turning three on her 3-3-03 birthday, but Paw Paw is turning fifty-three and was born in 1953! How cool is that! The celebation is set for Sunday and we hope to enjoy the day with lots of family and friends. Happy Birthday, Little Bit!

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Yard Helpers


Today was a beautiful day in Mississippi. Chad had some help from the kids in the yard. Now that Spring is near, we are hoping to start landscape work. Most of the grass has grown in; however, our dog, Maggie, is trying to do some landscaping of her own by digging holes throughout the property. We can't wait to see the numerous hardwoods bloom in the backyard- and of course we feel obligated as official Mississippi residents to plant magnolia trees!

Sunday, February 19, 2006

Cool Riders



This past Christmas was a great one for the guys in our family. All three boys received dirt bikes Christmas morning. So far,there has only been "minor" injuries--thank God! Chad has been teaching the boys how to handle their bikes and they have been having a great time with Daddy.

Sunday, February 12, 2006

DON'T WAKE THE BEAST!





SLEEPING BEAUTY

Here are just a few reasons why we turn the ringer off on our phone! Each nap is very precious. Who do you think she looks like in these pictures--her mom or her mammy!

Building Our Shed


FINALLY. . .

The work has started on the shed. The boys have been helping Chad. Hopefully this means we are a little closer to having our master bedroom!

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Superbowl Sunday 2006


Today we had our first crawfish boil in our new house. The Gandys and Mom and Dad came to visit. The crawfish cost $3.00 a pound but they were worth it! We all stuffed ourselves silly and almost had to borrow Julie's maternity clothes! It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed watching the boys ride their dirtbikes!

Monday, January 30, 2006

The Straughan Family

THE STRAUGHAN FAMILY


This is our family enjoying our new house in Mississippi.