New Friends!

All of the girls have made friends quickly here in Winona. Sara Glenn always played with our cousin Lexie and Laynee Claire when we visited Winona, so you can imagine how much time they are all spending together now. Chris also hired Bobby Bass whose wife is Tiffany to be his Defensive Coordinator at JZ George. They coached together at THS, so Tiffany and I have been coach's wives friends for a long time. They have a little girl, Caroline, who is 5 weeks younger than Emmy Lou. EL and JB LOVE her, and she spent Friday with us while Tiffany worked. We all strolled and went to the coffee shop for Oatmeal Raisin cookies and juice. The coffee shop is Sara Glenn's favorite place because they also sell Fruit Slushes which she loves! Still miss all of you terribly!

Ready to stroll!!

Hungry and thirsty

Full and happy!

Laynee Claire and SG

Home Sweet Home...almost

As all of you know the McRaes have moved to Winona! We spent our first night in our new house this past Saturday. Thanks, MayMay and PaPa, for letting us stay those 13 nights with ya'll while we painted! I hope to post some pics of the new house soon. Hopefully some before and after. We have had many, to say the least, unexpected things come up, and we should have expected it with a house that is over 100 years old. The latest is a flea infestation in the house, and the pest control lady, yes, lady, is coming to bomb the house tomorrow morning. Many of you know that I am constantly saying "But it will be ok", and that is the attitude I am trying to have. All in all it IS going to be ok. The house is huge, and we lose Emmy Lou about 25 times a day. She and Janey Beth love to start at one end of the house and run full speed down the hallway to the other end. I do love being in town with my family. We have been able to see my parents everyday, and Sara Glenn has been with her cousins since we got here. I know many of you travel through Winona on your way to other places, and our bathrooms are always available for a pit stop. haha We would love to see our sweet friends that I miss SO MUCH from Tupelo, so stop by anytime! Our new address is: 417 Summit St., Winona, MS 38967 home # 662-283-2208.

Beach or Bust!

This past week our family went to Orange Beach with my Mom, Dad, Hattie Frank and Michael. We had an AMAZING time!!! Seaside Beach and Racquet Club was so family-friendly (thanks, Sarah) and we were right on the beach. We decided to break up the trip, so we left Sunday and stopped in Waynesboro to spend the night with the McRaes. Everybody else met us there for lunch Monday, and then we headed down. We have never been to the beach as a family before, so it was a new experience for our girls. They actually loved it as long as the waves weren't too big. The jelly fish were really bad, but we still managed to get out in the ocean and have fun! Emmy Lou wore out quickly and took many naps, but she loved the sand and water. She and my Daddy tried to see who could take the most naps, and I have to say it was a pretty close race. The Hamiltons were there also, so the girls loved playing with them at the pool. We ate at great restaurants, caught crabs at night, played Goofy Golf, rode Go Karts, bought Hermit Crabs, and played so hard! Everybody really got to relax and enjoy themselves which is what vacation is all about. Thanks, MayMay and PaPa, for such a great time with all of you at the beach! We love you and appreciate all of your help with the girls!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Sara Glenn's Going Away Party

Sara Glenn invited her closest friends to our house last Friday night for a Going Away Slumber Party. Camp Rock was premiering on Disney Channel that night, so she wanted to have a Cake Decorating Contest and Camp Rock Party. Rachael, Alex and Christian all came over, and we missed you, Chappell and Mollie Clark! We had pizza, presents, cake, Camp Rock and more cake! They really had a great time, and I am so thankful that Sara Glenn has been blessed in Tupelo with such wonderful friends.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Going Away Party

Friday, June 13, Sarah and Brad hosted a church-wide going away party for our family. There was great food and fellowship, and we were so glad to get to see everyone. Brad and Sarah have been our friends in Tupelo from Day 1 when we lived beside each other in Hidden Valley Townhouses. We love them as brother and sister and have seen each other through many, many good and bad times. Thank you, Brad and Sarah, for hosting our party! We love you so much and will miss you terribly. Thank you also to our Lawndale family. Each of you have touched our family in different ways, and we will take wonderful memories with us to Winona.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Fun in Waynesboro

Last week we all went to south Mississippi to spend a couple of nights with NaNa and Big Mac (Chris's parents). Our first stop was in Newton for a send off for Uncle David who is Chris's youngest brother . His National Guard unit has been activated to serve one year in Washington D.C. for Homeland Security, so please keep all of these men in your prayers. It was very emotional seeing so many husbands and fathers leaving their families that day. This is actually his second time to be deployed to Washington D.C., and we will all miss him! Next that night we celebrated Big Mac's birthday with a supper at Red Lobster which was delicious. The next day we all went to Maynor Creek outside of Waynesboro for a swim and had a blast! The girls loved swimming and playing in the water and the sand. That night the girls made their hand and foot prints in plaster of paris. Emmy Lou kept grabbing the stuff, so we finally just did her feet. We went to Meridian for lunch the next day and some arcade fun and headed back to Tupelo. Thanks, NaNa and Big Mac, for such a great time!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Happy 1st Birthday, Emmy Lou!

Yesterday we had a great time celebrating Emmy Lou's first year of life. Family and friends came to our house for cake, ice cream and great fellowship. Emmy Lou got lots of great presents and actually dove into her cake at one point. It was hilarious! Emmy Lou's first year of life has blessed our family tremendously and we pray for many more with her. Hope you enjoy the slideshow!

Make a Smilebox slideshow