Happy Birthday Steve!

Our dear brother-in-law Steve turned the big 4-0 today. We wish we could be out in Yosemite to help you celebrate. We hope we get to see you in a few months in Clearwater. We will have a piece of cheeseburger cake waiting for you. Steve at Publix in Clearwater indulging his wife's pregnant craving for the famous cheeseburger cake.
Steve and his first loves...my sis Laurie and their sweet Atticus.

Carolina Boys!

On Thursday Bryan and I went to Raleigh for a recycling covention. It was a day trip and we got to meet the people who are giving us a grant so we can buy a truck for the business. On our way home we stopped in Chapel Hill to see my sweet niece Emily and take her out to dinner. While we were their we finally got the boys some Carolina tshirts. Just had to show everyone their team spirit. Go Tarheels!!! Wilson in his UNC shirt.
Michael showing his Carolina pride.

Good Morning Buddy!

This morning Wilson woke up before Michael and came out to be with me and Bryan. I gave him a little snack and was getting my coffee started when I noticed he was missing. Guess he wanted to eat with his "buddy" even though Michael was still fast asleep. My camera ended up waking Michael up but I thought it was just too cute to pass up. Wilson eating his snack with a snoozing Michael.

Easter Morning

The boys woke up around 7:30 this morning and discovered their gifts from the Easter Bunny. We had a breakfast of M&Ms and Peeps. If I never see chocolate again for a few months I think I will be okay. Bryan is more thrilled with the basketball goal than the boys are. Hope everyone had a great Easter. Wilson making his first shot in the basket. So far we think he is left-handed. He does everything with that hand.
Daddy helping open some treats. Our dogs, Smokey and Foster, ate a lot of chocolate.
Breakfast of Champions...Michael enjoying his chocolate bunny.
Can we eat this every morning mom?

Easter Picnic!

We had our Easter picnic at Memaw and Poppa Clauses' house on Saturday. Emily had to get back to Chapel Hill today so we thought we would do it then. What a gorgeous day we had. Everyone was able to be outside and enjoy the spring weather. Here are a few pictures from the day. For more pics click here. Wilson catching a fish with his fishing pole from the Easter Bunny.
Look what I got buddy.
Some of the cousins hanging out on the couch.

Jillian's Birthday Party

We went to Tennessee today to help Jillian celebrate her birthday. It is always good to see the family. The boys had a great time and were completely worn out. They slept most of the ride home...should have gotten a picture of that. For more pictures from today just click here. Jillian and her Poppa in 2007.

Jillian and Poppa today in 2008...Jilli loves her Poppa Claus. Michael and Wilson with some of the little ones eating their pizza.
Time to blow out the candles.
All the silly girls having fun.

Happy Birthday Jillian!

Today is my sweet niece Jillian's birthday. She is 8 years old. We are heading up to Tennessee to see her and help celebrate. Can't wait to eat some yummy cake. Jillian and Poppa Claus
Soccer star!

Celebrating 70 Years!

On Sunday evening we went up to Memaw and DeeDaa Cates to have a little birthday party for Deedaa. Here are some pictures from our get together. Wilson enjoying the blue icing on the cupcakes.
Michael and his Dora ring...he called it a "marry me" ring like Mommy's
Shagging to some beach music with Deedaa!

Happy Birthday DeeDaa Cates!

Deedaa Cates turned 70 this past Sunday. Just wanted to wish him a Happy Birthday...guess the real celebrating will be in June. Michael feeding Deedaa a piece of pizza...open wide
Wilson in the Mini with DeeDaaMichael and Wilson on the Merry-Go-Round with Memaw and Deedaa Cates.

Guitar Hero!

We headed to Gastonia this morning to watch our nephew Andrew play basketball. He also turned 10 on Thursday so we wanted to wish him a Happy Birthday in person. We had a great time, especially playing Guitar Hero on Andrew's Wii that he got for Christmas. Erin performing on the guitar.
Andrew showing Uncle Bryan how to play!
Andrew getting ready to blow out the candles on his cake. Wilson is sitting with Erin.
Memaw Claus tries her hand at Guitar Hero.

Happy Birthday Andrew

Thursday was my nephew, Andrew's, 10th birthday. He was the first boy born into our family of girls. Happy Birthday Andrew, we love you! Andrew and Uncle Bryan at the beach about four years ago.
Christmas 2004, Andrew showing off a gift from Aunt LaLa!
Blowing out his candles last year!

The Rest of Our Family

Today the weather was so nice we just had to get outside and enjoy it. The boys love going to visit our cows so we took them over to see the three baby calves we just had this winter. Wilson walking with his juice and shovel.
Michael getting pushed on the swing by Daddy.
Two of the baby "moo cows" as the boys like to call them.
Daddy and his farm hands on the back of the truck.
All three of our calves...the white one is my favorite.