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.