Memorial Day at the Lake

We had a great Memorial Day weekend at my sister's lake house. My dad also flew up from Orlando to join us. We had beautiful weather although the water was still a little cold. The boys loved the boat rides and Tate took his first ride on a jet ski. But, I have to say they also spent a lot of time inside playing. With my sister's four children it is always fun to see who will match up to play together and it always seems to change. We are always thankful for our time together!


My dad took Allison and I on a wild tube ride...so much so that my arms and shoulders are still sore!

Mike driving Travis on the jet ski

We also celebrated my 32nd birthday

The whole gang!

Last Day of School

Yesterday was the last day of school before summer for the boys so they had a cookout at their school to celebrate. We are looking forward to a very fun summer!

Tate and his teacher Ms. Denise


One of Tate's favorite friends, Ellie Kate...he says he likes her because she is "always nice." Not a bad trait to look for in a friend!


Miller and Caroline (Mary Ivy's daughter)

Another new baby!

My friend Kristie had her baby last night and we were all there to cheer her on (not during delivery of course:) Her little girl, Callie Grace, was born at 10:13 last night and is so beautiful. Oh, and we have a new niece as of last Tuesday. Mary Grace's daughter, Sadie Jane, was born May 13th (her G-Ma's birthday) I am glad to know we have some girls around to offset all of these wild boys!:)

Boys in the Hood

We have a blast everyday with the other children in our neighborhood. We are lucky to have 4 boys, two sets of brothers, within walking and, perhaps more importantly, bike-riding distance from our house who we play with almost every afternoon. Today one of the girls in the neighborhood had her 4th birthday party and I got a quick picture of the boys all together (minus Miller and the other younger one, Jack). We hope to be showing this picture to them when they are all still friends in high school:)


William, Sam, James, and Tate

Happy Mother's Day!

Yesterday we had a wonderful visit with the Alstons for Mother's Day. Today they are en route to Tuscaloosa to be with Mary Grace's family before she is induced on Tuesday. The boys are always excited to see their G-Ma and Pop, and G-Ma gave me a quick lesson in gardening. We planted two pots for my side porch. I didn't know I was learning from such a pro...she was just named the garden club president in Columbus:) I hope to have many more lessons! Here is our finished product.


We also had an early birthday celebration for G-Ma.

Our Newest Friend

Yesterday afternoon Tate and Miller were both able to hold Keller, the new baby brother of Ayers and Addie Grace. They were very gentle while holding him and MIller told me that the baby was, "very sleepy." Jeanette was quick to ask Tate if he wanted a new baby too, and of course his answer was yes. It seems that everyone is campaigning these days for another Alston baby:)


Doesn't it look like Keller is smiling?