Random Summer Pics

My dear friend Olivia put on a song and dance hour (Olivia - I'm sure that is not what you titled it, but that's the best I can do) at the East Carroll Parish Library a few weeks ago. I took Miller and Davis to it and they loved it. Miller loved learning about all the cool musical instruments and Davis just likes being around a bunch of people. I graduated high school with Olivia and watching her teach the kids (she's a music teacher) all about rhythm and instruments was really a full circle moment for me.


Miller loves Mondays - that's the day I don't work. For those of you that don't know - my mom and I own a gift shop in downtown Lake Providence. Check it out at http://printscharming13.blogspot.com. We do all sorts of stuff from monogramming to wedding invitations. OK - back to Miller. The kid loves his Daddy. We went to the farm and "helped" disc the bean field. Davis stayed at mamas for all those wondering (you know who you are)

Miller is now officially an almost swimmer. That's the technical term I made up for him. He could swim to the side and climb out if he accidentally fell in the pool - But he prefers the security of floaties. Maybe I'll set aside some of the spare time I have to upload the video I shot of him swimming. We'll see.

An update on my children for all my various Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends(BTW that's how miller says his prayers - God bless Mama, Daddy, Miller, Davis BB, Papa, Gee Gee, Pop and all my aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He has lots of family and its a time saver really (that last part was from Curly Sue if any one followed that.)

Back to the kids -

Davis - can sit up now from a lying position. He also is almost crawling. He can pivot pretty well on his hands and knees, but can't move. He goes into a push up position and then falls. He looks like he's doing the inchworm and that's about how far he moves too. He takes 3 naps a day and 4 bottles. He wakes up with the sun - which is getting earlier and earlier. today it was 6:15. He goes to bed around 8:15. He LOVES Miller. Miller can say "door knob" and Davis thinks he's Jerry Seinfeld. I mean, belly laughs. His favorite foods are anything I give him. He doesn't care - he's an easy baby. Hot, cold, peas, prunes - he likes it all. He has 6 teeth!

Miller on the other hand loves to be entertained. He loves anything to do with the farm and he loves swimming. If I had a nickel for every time he said "Mama", not only would I be rich, but I would have a very funny occupation. He is always underfoot and asks millions of questions. I know some of you are saying - oh that's all 3 year olds - don't. I don't wanna hear it. My 3 year old is different. He's brilliant. Ask his grandparents or Aunts. He asked the other day "where did the radio come from"? I replied, "it came with the car". "No", he said, "the music"? "Oh, the speakers". "No, mama (another 5 cents) how does the music get out of the speakers"uhhh... radio waves that travel through the air". He says, "kinda like the ocean". "kinda" i said. Now i'm thinking - uh oh - i don't really know much more. He says, "how do they get in the air? " my reply, "the radio station plays the music and big satellites and towers catch the waves. the radio turns them back into music so we can hear them". whew - at least i think that's right. "oh", he says......."Mama"(10 cents) "what Miller?" "Can we go to the farm"? "yes we can"...good luck Tim...at least Tim can answer all the farming questions. remind me to tell you later about the conversation that started with "Mama, (another nickel)where does God live"...its too cute!

Slip N Slide

Miller loves his new slip and slide that Bubba and Peppy 2 gave him for his birthday! Thanks!

Malli and Anna Lee's Birthday

Miller loves birthday parties. The balloons, cake and ice cream are like a dream wrapped in a slice of heaven. Thought these were cute and wanted to share.


Miller and John Robert Walters playing in the balloon house

Miller and Scotty Beth Howard taking a dip in the baby pool

Loving the balloon house.

Disney World

We had so mush fun at Disney world. These are a few of the 100's of photos that I took.


Miller and Leo from Little Einsteins


He loved the water park. They had a whole section just for him.


Playing putt-putt at blizzard beach.


Goliath from JoJo's circus


Riding the huge ant at Honey I shrunk the kids playground at Hollywood Studios.


Everybody loves the Dumbo ride!!


miller loved the 3D Mickey movie. Tim - not so much.


Going into animal Kingdom - Miller and Papa.


Chip and Dale


They kept holding on the him. I finally said "let's go Miller" and he said through smiling teeth - they won't let go. I guess he was gonna let them hold him forever


Playing the drums at animal kingdom


Breakfast with Pluto!!


& Donald!!


His birthday breakfast cupcake!


Breakfast with Mickey!!


and Goofy!!


My first ears!


Tired from traveling!


Haha my BB let me have this gigantic lollipop.


We're going to DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

Stephanie's Rehearsal DInner

My cousin Stephanie got married in April. We had a great time visiting and eating Gumbo! These are a few pics from her rehearsal dinner.


My Aunt Sharyn and my mama.


Cousins - Chandler and Miller


The happy couple - Stephanie and Tony


Tim and Me

Happy Birthday Miller!

I can't believe that Miller is already 3 years old. He is growing too fast. I know It's been a while for the posting, we've been busy, and all those other excuses - and blah blah blah. I've got lots of things to post from the past couple of weeks - Birthdays, Rehearsal dinners, weddings, DISNEY WORLD, mother's day and plain ole everyday living - so sit tight and I'll dole them out slowly over the next couple of weeks. First and most importantly by 3 year old standards is the birthday party. As my cousin Suzanne said " was there a theme." she loves to be sarcastic. Miller has been asking for an LSU birthday party ever since Christmas was over. He has also been asking me to take him to a game and can't understand why it's not September yet. He's been tailgating with us, but we never have taken him into the stadium. We were worried about the noise level. Anyway - Happy 3rd Birthday Miller - We love you


Davis missed most of the party. He was napping. Check out those two teeth! This is his cousin Natalie

Miller giving Lucy (aka Chelsea Johnson) a kiss for putting together his favorite toy. - present


In the yard trying out the new present. He loved it so much he ask for it twice and got it twice. From John Clinton and GeeGee. Thanks - Love y'all


Make a wish!!


Mike VI - Thanks Carey and Chad.


As scotty beth said - it's a fiesta! Evidently pinata = fiesta!!


Caroline Martin and Miller


Miller's Helmet Cake


The Mike the Tiger jumper had too many holes in it to work. After one irate customer service call and 2 hours of patching it still wouldn't "jump". Thanks to Uncle Steve, Uncle Bo, John Clinton, Papa and Tim for trying so hard anyway.


Geaux Tigers!!

Chicken Pox Boy!

Somehow Somewhere Davis got the chicken pox last month. Everybody said it was for the best because he was so little ( 4 1/2 months) and wouldn't remember and couldn't scratch. Well, his mama remembers how he itched because he squirmed a lot - a lot. We're all glad its over. Miller only got a few spots - maybe 7 or 10. He has had the vaccine and had a very very mild case. I don't even think he knew he had it. Check out Davis' pretty blue eyes!