White Trash action figures

I am not kidding. This are actual "white trash" action figures. Something to aspire to live up too.

Happy Birthday Nathan

It's hard to believe that Nathan is turning 10!!! I could say that it seems like just yesterday and in some ways it does but it also seems like forever since we lived in Pensacola, FL. This young man has lived in 7 homes in his young life. We have dragged him all over creation and yet somehow he still has a smile on his face. We love you Nathan.
Opening up cards with eager anticipation

You have to celebrate the local team here.


I had asked Nathan about a month ago what he wanted to do for his birthday. I told him he could have a "friend" party OR we would give him more money as his b-day gift if we just had a small family party. About 5 days ago he informed me he wanted the money. So, since his birthday is on Monday and Chris is flying and won't be home until really late we started the celebration Saturday night. We went to Shoguns Japanese restaurant which he loved. He's a pretty adventureous eater so we're lucky there. Then, Sunday morning he opened up cards and one small gift and then after church he got another small gift.
He has counted up his money and thinks he has enough for 3-4 video games which he's pumped about. I made out like a bandit cause I didn't have to a birthday party. All I have to do is bring cupcakes to school on Monday.

Miscellaneous Mumbo Jumbo

Honor Choir Competition. This was their first one of the year. Nathan never looks very excited but they did a really great job. It was so nice to see 2 other boys from his basketball team were in choir with him. Means that you can be a jock and still enjoy the arts. I have hope that he'll continue to do something to broaden his horizons. Granted the trips to Six Flags in May (for their spring competition) was the big incentive I'm okay with a little bribery to get what I want.
Yeah, they do look a little possessed with those eyes but it was inside a church so terrible lighting. At least for a camera.

Nate is #1. Their last game of the season. We lost but the team really started to come together. Of course, that always happens at the END of the season huh?

Coach had been harping on them to get the rebound. It's nice to see so many white shirts in there trying to get the ball. Too bad their fighting over it as well. Guess you can't have everything in this life huh?