Owen's Baptism

My nephew was baptized on July 15th and I was privledged to be asked to be his Godmother.

July 4th Festivities

We went to Smith Lake for the day and everyone had a great time hanging out and spending time with each other. These are some of the pictures we took.

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Mom Gets an Award

I'm in the National Association of Women in Construction and we held our annual Industry Appreciation Banquet at The Club on Thursday, June 28th. I was the committee chair for this event which meant I had to speak in public! Most of you know that I hate to do that, but I made it through (with the help of a couple of drinks!) :-) The awards for the evening were given out and I received the "Member of the Year" award. Deborah also got an award for "Employer of the Year". The Crane family as well as the M. J. Harris family did well!

Basketball at the Beach

Jessica went to basketball camp in Ft. Walton Beach, FL June 10 - 14. She had a great time with her friends and coaches. She also came back with more than basketball knowledge...she met a boy. Check out the pictures below. Her daddy and I are not ready for this. Although she's not old enough to date quite yet, it still doesn't stop the boys from asking! He'll just have to wait 6 months!

Baseball Tournament Fun!!

Brannon's baseball team occasionally travels and sometimes we actually have a little time outside of baseball to just hang out and have a good time. Here are a few pics of this past weekend in Anniston.

Hanging Out At Jennifer's

Today we went to Matt & Jenn's to grill hamburgers and hang out. Laney and Deb went with us and the kids had a great time playing together.

Awards Day - Jessica

Today was Awards Day at Jessica's school. She received the Academic Award for English which she was not expecting. She's said all year long that she thought the teach didn't like her. She said that last year about her Math teacher and guess which award she got last year...Math!

She also got another award that caught us by surprise. It was the Academic Award for Career Discoveries, which is an elective class. Any guesses on what Career Discoveries is? You'll never believe it, but the less politically correct term is "WOODSHOP"! This teacher must have just really liked her because out of everyone in the 8th grade who took his class he chose her. He being the same teacher who wouldn't let her use the band saw because he was scared she would hurt herself. Well, maybe he's just trying to encourage her!

Well, since this was the last day of school and she did pass the 8th grade, she is now officially a freshman in high school! Only problem is I'm not old enough to have a kid in high school, at least that's my story!!

Awards Day - Brannon

Brannon had Awards Day at school today and was officially promoted to 6th grade and the Middle School. He received a certificate of promotion, the Citizenship Award for his class and the Presidential Award of Academic Excellence. Way to go Brannon!!



Brannon receiving one of his awards.












Brannon & his teacher, Mrs. Gay













Brannon, Joseph & Ryan

Tryouts

Jessica spent last week and this week trying out for both the basketball and volleyball teams. I am happy to report that she made both teams. She is very excited about basketball camp because they will be going to the beach for a few days. I think part of the excitement is because Mom & Dad won't be along on this trip.

Congratulations Jessica!

Brannon's Trip to Washington DC

On April 29th Brannon and the rest of the Thompson Intermediate 5th graders headed off (in a tour bus) to Washington DC. He had a great time with all of his friends in our nation's capital. Here are a few pics from his trip.

Congratulations Jessica!!

Last night Jessica received the President's Award for Educational Excellence. Students who receive this award must be in the exit year of the school and must meet two criteria. They must maintain an overall GPA of 90 or higher for all years they attended the school and they must also score at least at the 80th percentile or higher in either math or reading on the Stanford Achievement Test. (Jessica is in at least the 90th on both subjects.) Way to go Jess, we are so proud of you!!

Meet Owen

This is my brand new nephew Owen, born on May 3, 2007. He had to stay in the NICU for a few days, but is doing well and got to come home yesterday. Isn't he a cutie!!

Meet the Alabaster Blast

This is the baseball team that Lee coaches and Brannon plays on.

Trip to Atlanta

I had to go to Atlanta for a NAWIC trip for work and Jessica tagged along since it was Spring Break.

HAPPY EASTER