Meet B-MAC...

B-Mac

brit and i started talking about getting another dog around christmas but when we saw this sweet face, we couldn't wait.  this is b-mac (named after Brian MacCann).  he is the sweetest puppy ever.  he was born on may 3, 2011 and he was VERY sick.  he had pravo along with his other brothers and sisters.  they lost 4 puppies and at one point thought Mac would not survive.  he was not gaining weight and was just very sick.  however, God had a plan for this little guy and oneday Mac starting feeling better.  he lived in an awesome foster home until we adopted him.  he is now a very healthy, active and sweet puppy.  the kids absolutely love him and he loves them.  he and Bentley have become best buddies as well.  the amazing thing is: he is already potty trained, crate trained, doesn't chew anything he is not suppose to and is just the best puppy ever.  we are so happy he is ours! 



i'm back...

it has been a long time since i have been on my blog. i got in a rut that took me forever to get out of. it has been a crazy busy summer, with braden's all-stars and our vacations. i am going to work very hard to keep a daily record of the life of my beautiful kids. even if it is short post, i will try to post something everyday. my best friend does a 365 project, where she takes a picture everyday and gives a summary of her day. i think that is a great idea and i think i am ready for the challenge (so angie...this is for you). i am going to post some of my favorite pictures from the summer.

destin trip

our 2nd annual trip with the Hill's was fantastic.  the kids had not since each other since the previous summer but you would have never known it.  they picked up right where they left off.  it was great!  for father's day this past year, i surprised brit with a fishing trip that he did while we were down there.  he, braden and andrew woke up at 5:30 to go fishing.  it was a 4 hour trip and braden had the time of his life (so did the older boys).  they caught lots of fish and it was a great trip for them.  i think that will be an annual tradition as well.  ansley proved once again that she is a beach beauty.  she absolutely loves the beach and does not mind if she is covered head to toe in it. 
we also went to Big Kahuna Waterpark this year and had a blast.  ansley was going down huge waterslides by herself.  she amazed me everyday by her fearlessness.  i love that about her. 
it was such a great trip that we will look forward to every year!!

take me out to the ballgame

the cougars won their very 1st tournament!!


braden's first allstar trophy

the best group of kids

my allstar

i really cannot express what this summer was like for braden. he grew as a person, develop special friendship and played his heart in baseball. this summer was filled with excitement, heartache, sportsmanship and pure joy. braden played 1st base for all the tournament and blew us away at his commitment to learn and grow as a baseball player. he focused on the game and his teammates. he cheered his teammates on and showed us what an awesome little boy he is. at one point before our cruise, we told braden that he might have to be to the outfield so they could have Dylan practice at first base and his response was "that's ok, i want to do what's best for the team". wow, we were so happy by his attitude.

at the state tournament in chickamagua, ga, a mother from another team came up to brit and wanted to tell him that "our team had the most sportsmanship of any team they had played that summer, especially the 1st baseman...he would tell all of our players: great hit or you made a great play" . she did not know braden was our son but we were on cloud 9 when we heard this. it made us so proud of him.

one of the highlights of the season was braden's homerun. he has been wanting to hit one over the fence for so long and when it happened it was priceless. all the kids came running out of the dugout to give him hugs and high fives. i will never forget that moment, for as long as i live.

baseball is an amazing sport for young kids. they have to learn how to play as a team, they learn to lose but also have the joy of victory. i am so grateful that braden loves this sport because we have met some of the greatest families that will forever be with us. i am already looking forward to fall ball. let the games begin.....

Braden's field trip to the Apple Orchard

 braden had the best time on his field trip to the apple orchard.

Stephanie's giveaway

Check out this...

www.makingroomformoore.blogspot.com

Stephanie and Andy are raising money to bring their little boy home from Uganda. She is having a giveaway. You can also just donate if you feel lead to this family. They are such a wonderful couple in need of some help. Thanks for your support.

Tea anyone?

Let's just say, this girl loves to have a tea party. She has 5 (yes 5) tea sets. I do not know how she got so many but she uses them all. She has to have everything perfect with the saucer, cup and spoon. I enjoy every minute of our "tea time" together.