Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day weekend started off a little rough for me.  I came home from work Friday afternoon with a stomach bug.  I was in the bed all day on Saturday and even missed church on Sunday morning.  I was feeling better so we went to Dinnie’s house for lunch!  It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed spending it with my children and our Mom’s!  I even snuck in a pedicure late afternoon!

Syd Johnston Memorial Concert

The  Vicksburg Orchestral Society presented the 1st Annual Syd Johnston Memorial Concert a couple of weeks ago.  It was an amazing concert that brought everyone to tears!  Big Syd loved the orchestra and enjoyed playing the Cello.  They played a few of Big Syd’s favorite selections and Mrs. Tammy used his Cello for the performance.  They even brought a bagpiper from Jackson….absolutely wonderful!

St Paul’s Choir sang Ave Maria…beautiful!

Bennett Randman from the Ms Symphony Orchestra performed several pieces…he is awesome!

Mrs. Tammy with Big Syd’s Cello…very special!

Khristopher Carmichael, bagpiper performed Highland Cathedral for the closing…amazing!!

We will look forward to next year’s performance but it sure will be hard to top this year! 

Spring Break 2013

I am way behind on blogging.  We went to Orange Beach during Spring Break because Syd had a work conference.  I am so glad it worked out where the kids and I could go.  We had a great time.  We also celebrated SB’s birthday while we were there.  While Syd was working I took the kids to the outlet mall, zoo and the beach. 

Here are some pics from our iPhones.

Happy Easter!

We have had a wonderful Easter weekend.  We have enjoyed going to Mass, dying eggs, egg hunts and lunch with family and friends! 

Happy Easter from our family to yours! 

Happy 7th Birthday SB!

My big girl celebrated her 7th birthday on the 14th!  I can not believe that she is already 7 years old.  SB is beautiful, outgoing, friendly and is always thinking of others.  She is very social and is always wanting to try new things.  The weekend before her actual birthday we had the family over for burgers and smores.

birthday flowers and balloon

ready to open gifts!

money from Uncles Scott & Jason

new dance bag

money for new clothes

Happy Birthday SB!!

On the morning of SB’s actual birthday we were at Orange Beach!  She woke up, ate donuts and opened more gifts!

hanging out on the balcony… notice the new scarf!

my beautiful Sarah Beth on the beach the day of her birthday!

We went shopping so she could spend all that money she got from her grandparents….we had ice cream too!

Later in the day (when it warmed up) we played on the beach!

Unfortunately  Syd was working all day…yes at the beach but the kids and I had a blast celebrating with SB!

More beach pictures to come soon!! 

February Birthdays

Our family has many February birthdays!  Not only did we celebrate Mamaw’s birthday at the beginning of the month but we celebrated Nana, Syd’s and Brandon’s birthdays too!  Here are a few pictures from their celebrations!