A Mother's Day Review....

I spent some time with my mom the day before Mother's Day. Usually when I want to get pictures of my mom she says, "Oh my hair," or something to that effect. I told her I didn't care about her hair, clothes or make-up, we were getting some pics. So, we did, and I'm really proud of them. My mom is like my best friend, literally. When I need to tell somebody something (besides Phil) she's the first one I call. I have my best friends that I went to school with, but my mom is different. She's the kind of friend that will listen to everything I have to say about Mason without boring her to death. She always lets me finish my story without interrupting, lol, I have a couple of friends that like to talk a lot more than I do. She's just a wonderful person inside and out, and I love her so much. I love the close relationship we've always had as mother and daughter, since I can remember. Love you mom, you're the best!!!!!

Phil and his mom. I just pray that Mason and I have as close a relationship as Phil and Nana do. They have an awesome mother and son relationship.

I was surprised with a swing and a necklace for mother's day this year. Phil and Mason really out done themselves this time. But the best gift of all on mother's day, was knowing that I'm Mason's mom! That little guy steals my heart over and over everyday. He's an amazing person already at 2 years old. When he told me, "Happy Mother's Day, Momma," that was all I needed. But I'm not complaining about the swing or necklace. We've already enjoyed the swing (when it's not raining.)

Thanks for checking in. The pregnancy is still going great. We had the 20 week ultrasound last Friday and everything looked fine. Then I had a regular appt on Tues. and I was up 6lbs for a total of 8lbs thus far. I've been feeling a lot of movement from this little guy/gal. We still have so much to do to get ready for this new addition, like clean out the back room so Mason can move back there and the baby go in Mason's room. Hopefully it'll get done!

Just Being Outside.....

Monday afternoon, Mason and I walked over to Nana's (well, I walked, Mason rode), to play with Justis and Huntleigh.


I told them to give each other a high five.

Huntleigh- 2, Mason- 2, Justis- 5 soon to be 6 on May 11.

Say cheese! (Huntleigh is mocking Nana, while Nana is trying to make them laugh.)

With their Nana! (Mason was trying to escape.)

And he did! And he must have an itch. lol!

Looking at flowers.

I love this time of year!

Everything is going great with the pregnancy! I'm so busy that I really don't have time to think about it like I did with the first pregnancy. I have been feeling more movement, but nothing big yet, just some thumping. I've still only gained 2.5 pounds, which is awesome. Phil and I go on Friday, May 14 for the 20 week ultrasound. And NO, we will not be finding out the sex of the baby!! We didn't find out the first, we see no reason to know this time. I like to drive all my family and friends crazy, because it doesn't bother me at all not knowing if we're having a boy or girl, although I'm secretly hoping for a girl, but either one will be a blessing!

Dakota Turned 9 on May 3

Mason loves "Baby Ashton."


The first thing he did when he sat down was grab Ashton's hand!


Granny Rubert & Ashton

We celebrated his birthday on Saturday, May1.

Calmly opening up his presents.

While we were all inside it was POURING down outside, therefore water flooded into mom and dad's garage.

Aunt Edie showed Mason how to splash in the puddle of water.

Kelby Turns One on April 21

Mason and I went to Kelby's 1st birthday party on Sunday, April 25.


And of course he got his very own cupcake to demolish.

Mason enjoying some of the cake and ice cream.

Mason & Papa

Kelby with his mom, Fiona, opening presents.

Ashton is Growing

On Sunday, April 25, I took some family photos of Bryan, Nikki, and Ashton. If you've looked over at my photography blog, then you've probably already seen them.


Baby Ashton (as Mason calls him) is growing like a weed.

Mason training to be a Big Brother! He sat right down, wrapped his arms around Ashton and didn't move. I think he might've been nervous, because he never smiled, it's like he was concentrating.

After Leaving Mason with Pow Pow.....

Nanny and I did some shopping at Cool Springs Galleria Saturday afternoon. I needed some summer maternity tops and she needed some shorts and capri's. Pow Pow agreed to keep Mason and Dakota while we went on our shopping spree. After telling him how to do this, when to do that, etc., he then reminded me that he had raised two children already. While that's true, I don't remember very many times, if any, that he changed Dakota's diapers especially a stinky one. Great PawPaw was also there, so that made me feel better as far having an extra set of eyes to watch Mason, since they were at the back of the property working on a fence. Of course you know, Mason did have a stinky diaper while in Pow Pow's care, and much to my surprise Mason was clean and sleeping when we got back. However, the above picture tells you he was in the care of men. We came in to find him asleep on the pool table, with a T-shirt, diaper and socks. For a pillow, Pow Pow was nice enough to give him a life jacket.

My question to Pow Pow:
Me: "Dad, do you think you could've found a better spot to lay Mason down?"
Pow Pow: "Doesn't he look pretty, darn comfortable to you?"
I guess he did have a point!




Phil and Mason, two peas in a pod! These were taken Saturday night right before bedtime.

Mule Day 4-10-10

We attended the Mule Day parade two Saturdays ago. Phil had to work but he still got to stand with us and watch. The weather couldn't have been better!


Naomi Judd!


Mason saw a tractor coming.

Granny Rubert had a whole in the front of her hat, but got creative and glued a bird in it. I told her she could probably sell hats like that. It was really cute!

A family picture before leaving daddy at work.

Then, Mason and I headed to Centerville to attend the wedding of a good friend of mine. Tara and Kyle finally tied the knot! Congratulations!

I snapped a few shots while trying to hold on to Mason as well.

Then, we headed back to Columbia, to meet Nanny, Granny Rubert, and Dakota at the park.

I'm not sure what this look is about.

He had to see if the bird was real!

Me and my little guy! (And yes, I did get sun burnt!)

On Sunday, April 11, Phil, Mason and I headed to Springfield, TN to pick up a John Deere tractor that Phil got in an auction. Nana and Papa had attended the auction the day before since Phil had to work. We gave them a price limit and sent them on their way. And we got it!!

A short, funny story: On our way there, before we even got out of Columbia, we had a flat tire on the trailer, so Papa brought us another one. It took Phil 10-15 minutes to change it, then we headed out again. We got there, loaded it up and headed back to Williamsport. Right as we were getting back into a very busy part of Nashville, we had two more flat tires on the trailer. Nana and Papa to the rescue again. They made it to Nashville in 45 minutes (a record for Papa). As the three of us waited, we walked up the road a few feet to a grassy area and watched the planes and cars. It all worked out, nobody was hurt and we finally made it home with the NEW CAB TRACTOR! So, if you see Phil anytime soon, and his head looks a little swollen(you know, the big head syndrome), remember he just got a tractor he's been dreaming about since he was a kid. LOL!

My question to Phil after the third flat tire:

Me: "Do you think this is a SIGN that we shouldn't have gotten this tractor?"

Phil: "No, it's a sign that I need to get NEW TIRES on the trailer."