Another Basketball Star in the Family!!!

Believe it or not, MY daughter is the TALL one in the middle..... and when I say "another basketball star..." I am no part of that equation. Those of you that know me, know that I don't have an athletic bone in my body. But, our family does have quite a basketball history, on both sides. My Grandmother Dobbs was a basketball STAR back in the day. She played on a state championship team and was offered full scholarships to several schools including Baylor and UT, before her parents smashed her dreams, telling her that she had enough school and didn't need to go to college, it was time to go to work. My Aunt Charlotte (aka: MeeMaw Charlotte) was an awesome basketball star in high school. Fast forward a generations to my cousin Randa who is an awesome basketball player and fulfilled my Grandmother's dream by earning a scholarship at the University of Texas. Now, my daughter is following in those great footsteps. Last week Mackee's school had basketball tryouts and I have to admit that my heart dropped when I found out that 130 7th graders were trying out for 24 spots. After 3 days of evaluations, McKenzee came home with the great news that she had made the team. Two days later, she was elated to learn that she not only made the cut, she made the "A Team". Daddy Paul is beside himself, and they are like two kids in a candy store talking about offenses, defenses, and drills. (just in case anyone didn't know, my husband is a high school basketball coach).
Great Job, Mackee!!! We can't wait to see you in action!

McKenzee's Birthday!!!

McKenzee had an awesome 13th Birthday. She got lots of great presents and had her first "Co-ed Birthday party". We had a digital camera scavenger hunt, which seemed to be a huge success, according to McKenzee and her friends.

McKenzee got birthday wishes from all our sweet family. Thanks so much NeeNaw & PeePaw, Grandma, Great Grandma Jo Jo and Great Grandpa Frank, Pop Pop & Bon Bon, Poppy Wally & Christy, Aunt Wee & Uncle Eric, Aunt Jennifer & Uncle Jake, and Aunt Carol and Josh for making McKenzee's day so special.

Special, special "Thank you to Aunt Randa and Uncle Matt for being our party planners and hosts. You guys ROCK!!!!


This is McKenzee and her special "13th Birthday present" from NeeNaw and PeePaw,
her first Coach purse. Goodness gracious! I had to wait until I was 37 to get my first Coach. But I can relate to her excitment, because my sweet Ninnie bought me a Gucci when I was about the same age and I remember being on "Cloud 9". Awe, the simple things in life that bring such joy....hand bags and shoes....what more could a girl need? ha ha

Paige's 2nd Birthday!

Mommy, this is the BEST cupcake EVER!!!!

Finger Lickin' Good!!!!!

Party Princesses!!!!!!

O.K. this post is a little out dated, seeing as Paige turned 2 in April....but somehow, I just ran across all the pictures from the party, when I was getting McKenzee's party pictures together.

Paige's party theme was "Abby Cadabby" from Sesame Street. She and her best friends Rylee and Jaci had a wonderful time, dressing up as Princesses. Here are a few pics from the party.

13!!!!

Wow! How time flies!!! I absolutely can't believe that it's been 13 years
since my first precious angel entered my life. Thirteen years ago, at 10:17am,
I met the most beautiful girl I had ever seen and she has just gotten more beautiful every day since. I'll post all the party pics and others later today. I love you McKenzee Suzanne and I couldn't be prouder!!!!

Halloween Flashback!

McKenzee's Sunday School class chose "Flashback" as their Halloween theme for the church Fall Festival. She chose the 80's, obviously...complete with my jacket from high school. (she's in the center with all the stars on her sleeve)

New Era for us all!!!

I wish that I could take credit for these wonderfully eloquent words, but I copied them from a blog that I follow regularly. It is time to pray for our Country, our new President, and the tough decisions and situations that are ahead of us all. This statement sums up my exact feelings today. I pray that our country finds peace and healing now that this long battle is behind us.

"Today is a NEW ERA. Regardless of who you voted for or why, it’s time to switch gears. It’s time to pray for Obama as he transitions to become the President of the United States.And furthermore, you need to know this is not a surprise to God. Before the billions of dollars were spent on this campaign, God already knew the outcome. He wasn’t sitting around the television last night ringing his hands like you were.He doesn’t need a Republican or a Democrat, an electoral vote, or a state. He’s not red or blue. He’s God.He’s God and I’m not. You’re Not. Obama is not. McCain is not.So if your candidate lost. I’m sorry. If you’re worried your issues aren’t going to be being addressed. I’m sorry. But God is still God and He’s still sitting on His throne.Let’s move on."