In the Back Yard....

On Saturday, June 26, we spent most of the day at the river behind our house. We didn't do much, just soaked up some sun, played in the water and ate some bologna sandwiches.

Look out when Mason has his fishing pole in hand.

Phil showing him how to cast his line.

(Nana took this pic.) If you look closely, Lucy actually has the little rubber fish that is on the end of the fishing pole, in her mouth. Phil was cast it out and she would catch. You just had to be there.

Papa brought his boat and took Phil and Mason for a ride. Woohoo!

Redneck style. Unloading and loading the boat with the tractor.

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!

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."

Easter Sunday

Mason and Phil, after Mason found his Easter basket from the Easter bunny at the front door. Then sadly, Phil had to leave for work.


"A book!"


Then Mason headed to church. Of course since we're late to everything, we missed the sunrise service but did get to eat breakfast.


Then got to do another egg hunt!


They're trying to talk, almost one year, Kelby into picking up an egg. He opted for the flowers and grass instead.

After the egg hunt, I caught these two sitting in a pew looking at song books. Nobody told them to sit there, they just took it upon themselves.

Snow

Phil picked me up from work at 12:30, then we got Mason from daycare. We didn't get home until 1:20. The traffic in town was terrible. We had intentions on playing in the snow, but Mason has been coughing all week, so we didn't want to make him worse. We hope to get out in it tomorrow, if only for a few minutes.


This is something you don't see a lot of in our part of the woods.



Our dogs may have had to much fun.

Nana and Papa came over to eat some Taco Soup tonight. I mixed spices together to create the taco taste because I did not have a packet of taco seasoning. Let's just say, I may have over done the red crushed pepper. The soup was good, but had a KICK to it. I don't normally do a lot with spices, but now I know that red pepper is SPICY!

Hope everyone had a fun snow day!

Our Christmas

Insert pic at Granny Rubert's breakfast. (I actually backspaced this picture out. Oops.)





We spent Christmas Eve at Nana and Papa's. Presents and wrapping paper were going everywhere.





A little birthday wish to Jesus!

Cheese!

Christmas morning: Look what Santa brought!

Wearing daddy's new shoes.

One little piece at a time. He was so gentle pulling off the paper.

"FIRETRUCK!"

Family Portrait

Lucy did want to share hers and Macy's new toys.

Once we finished opening gifts at home, we headed to Granny Rubert's for Christmas breakfast. A tradition that's been going on since before I can remember. Boy was it good.

Ashton's 1st Christmas.

Then we spent some time at Nanny, Pap-Paw, and Dakota's, until Granny and Paw-Paw came over. We had some Papa Murphy's pizza, yum.

Mason enjoying Dakota's new video game chair.

I love group photos.

What a great Christmas!! It was such a blessing to spend time with all our family. We wish everyone a Happy New Year.