Our "Birthday Day"

Yes, Caden and I have the same birthday! And yes, this post is going back about 2 weeks! Anyways! On our "birthday day" I woke Caden up extra early with a present. Then we went to a quick breakfast at the Huddle House.

Sweet boy is Seven!

After dropping him off at school, I had to make a quick trip to Wal Mart. I came out and one of my friends had these on my car IN THE PARKING LOT!

Today was also Homecoming at our town's high school. I took cupcakes to his class about 1:00, and then we had to check out for the pep rally!

Caden with his cupcake in his classroom!

We went to the pep rally and after that followed the Homecoming parade!

Friends watching the parade!

We ended our day by going out to dinner at Logan's Roadhouse with my Mom and family. We had a great day together and I still can't believe that my baby is seven years old!

Star Wars Exhibit

First and Foremost, I have been a terrible blogger! I have been so busy, and I am always thinking, "nobody really cares to read about whats going on with you!" I am going to try to back up and do a few posts to catch up!

About a month ago, a friend and I took Caden and her son to the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center for a Star Wars exhibit. I have never in my life had an interest in Star Wars and know NOTHING about it. However, my sweet Caden has fallen in love with it this year. So much that he wanted it to be the theme of his seventh birthday party. I usually try to stay away from the character themes, but I couldn't say no! I am hoping that it turns out as good as I've wanted. We haven't gone "all out" this year being that I am "JOBLESS"! As long as he has his friends and family he will have a blast! I will definately post about it after this weekend!

Back to the exhibit, Amy mentioned it to me at the beginning of school and I couldn't pass it up. I knew he would so excited! We did go on a weekday, but we had it excused from school as an "educational trip"! This exhibit had all of the props from the real Star Wars movies! Each prop had a speaker to tell you all about it, however, the boys were too excited and ran from one thing to the next! If you are my friend on FB then you might have already seen pictures from our big day. Here are a few of them...

The Millennium Falcon

Caden with Darth Vader Suit

Yoda

He bought these there!

Worn Out!!

I figured that this trip would be a great gift to Caden because it is something he will always remember! I apologize for all of the glares, we couldnt use a flash in the exhibit!

Our Family Filled Weekend

This Saturday, we had our family come in from Georgia. Caden, his friend Payton, and I spent the day with them. We always have a great time catching up. The boys played outside all day and this is how we found them. I am not complaining at all! It was nice to see them being "little boys"!

It is kinda hard to tell on here,

 but they were diiiirty!

That night, we ate too much! I was so full,

but of course had room for dessert!

 I was supposed to teach them all how to play BUNKO,

 but instead they taught me ZUMBA!

Zumba hasn't made it to Sylacauga, AL yet! It is kind of a big deal because we don't have access to a class, unless we drove to Birmingham. I'll just let you know that I am not made to move like that! I would feel so sorry for anyone in a class that had to watch me!

Later, I gave in and watched "The Last Song". I only had about three chapters left in the book and basically knew what was going to happen. It was a great movie and I cried! However, it did not compare to the book, which was amazing! I finished it today and it had me all torn up!

On Sunday, after church we met with my mom and family for a cook-out. Her boyfriend, Dan's son is moving to Maryland next week and everyone wanted to get together before he left. Once again, the kids had a blast!

Feeding the Catfish

Riding the Rhino

The guys played horse shoes

I brought a pretty baby girl home with me!

Caden and Palyn had a blast in the bath!

Check out her new hair style her Britt gave her!

TaTa gave Caden his Birthday/Halloween costume!

Yes, we dress up for our bday parties!

Don't judge!

On Monday, we took Miss Palyn back to Bham and spent the day with Mom again before coming back to cook out with friends. I definatley need to go on a diet after all of the eating I did this weekend! How could I have forgotten to mention that we watched the Auburn game on Saturday! War Eagle!Hope you all had a great Labor Day/ First football game weekend!!

"The Last Song"

So, would you rather read the book or watch the movie first? I would definately rather read the book first. Mainly, because if I do watch the movie first, that's all I can picture the whole entire book. I can't sit here and act like I am a big reader. I actually never read a book throughout all of high school! But once in 2008, my cousin had a Nicholas Sparks book at my house. I picked it up and didn't put it back down, soon followed all of the other NS books. I have read them all except for, "The Wedding", and "Three Weeks with my Brother". I don't know what it is about his books that get me all wrapped up! I mean, they don't even make guys like the ones in his books! Do they?!

Right now I am almost finished with "The Last Song". I will tell you why this has bothered me so much that I would actually blog about it. I got a little behind and before I could read this book, they came out with the movie.

Now, I have been good and not

 actually watched the movie yet.

 But, THIS is who is in the movie...

Yes, she is a good little actress.

However, I can't look at her or read my

 book without picturing THIS as my

 main character

Am I the only one that has this problem?!

First Days of First Grade

We have been so busy these first few weeks of school! Caden doesn't "dislike" school, but I think he was a little spoiled to hanging out with Mama this summer! My stomach stayed in knots this summer waiting for the letter that would reveal our teacher for the year. We were so very very excited when found out that we would have Mrs. Cleveland! During these days, we have had all SMILEY faces :) which is a big deal!! We have signed up for cub scouts and soccer, and already began studying spelling words and vocabulary. Needless to say, we won't be having much free time this fall! The first week of school, I stayed everyday and helped the teachers with anything they needed. I just love seeing all of those little faces ,but I wondered if people thought that I just couldn't part with my little buddy!

Caden and Mrs. Cleveland

(Please excuse our fake smile!)

Nervous maybe?

Freezing in the lunchroom!

Day 2!

We are looking forward to a wonderful year of first grade!

Our Last Weeks of Summer

We did not go to the beach this Summer, instead we hung around and had our own mini adventures! Here is a look at what we've been up to these past few weeks of Summer.

Six Flags

Caden with the Joker

Our silly hats!

Karlee and Caden

Caden did well at Six Flags. I was impressed with the fact that he didn't whine and complain the ENTIRE time about how hot it was and how much walking we were doing. He did act like it was the end of the world when I didn't immediatley run and get him popcorn the second he requested it! I was proud that he rode pretty much everything he could. I did assure him before we went that he did not have to ride anything that went upside down! All in all it was a great first trip to Six Flags!

Treetop Adventures

Caden and Landon

Treetop Adventures has only been open for a few months. It is a great place to take the kids with go carts, putt putt, laser tag, an arcade, and mini bowling. The boys had a great time and won lots of tickets!

Lunch with the Girls

Deborah and Klarah, Becca and Norah Belle

Me and Caden, Lindsay and Rylee

We had lunch at Old Towne Grill to catch up while Becca was home! This is us with our babies!

Becca's Baby Shower

Most of our friends from high school

(I was not ready!)

I have never been to a baby shower as big and cute as Norah Belle's! It was a Candy Land theme and just too too cute! She got lots and lots of goodies!!

Alabama Adventure

Caden was making his own slushie!

So proud of his slushie!

I was so blessed to be able to stay home with Caden this summer and will always cherish the memories we have made. I can not believe that he will be going back to school on Monday. He will be in first grade and that seems impossible! I teared up as I was walking down the "big" hall the other night to meet his teacher! I am looking forward to a great year and making many more memories with my baby!

Vacation Bible School Traveler

This Summer, I did not work, therefore, I was able to take Caden to all of the vacation bible schools that he was invited to in our little town. I actually missed him when he was at them! Although three of them had the "Saddle Ridge Ranch" theme, all churches were fun and different. He met many new friends, and it helped us make our decision on which church we would like to begin attending after visiting a few in the past year.

First, he went to First Baptist Childersburg. This is my family's church and my "home" church!

"Saddle Ridge Ranch"

 Marble City Baptist

 

"High Seas"

They made blankets to send to children in Africa

First Baptist Oak Grove

They raised money for AL Baptist Children's Homes

Caden's name was chosen for a pie in the face!

First Baptist Sylacauga

He was holding up his crafts at the gas station, yes!

First United Methodist Sylacauga

Caden with Mrs. Beverly in "Egypt"

What better fun to have this summer than this?

He learned more about his Savior and it was all FREE!!