Alabama Summer Trip

My Granny and Granddad live in Jacksonville Alabama and I have not been there to see them in years. My brother and his family usually make a trip every summer to see them. This year our paths crossed and we all ended up there at the same time. Myself, along with my parents and my brother, his wife and five kids made the long trip to Alabama for a week with my G&G. I got to see my cousins Chris and Carson that I hadn't seen in years and they had changed so much. It was great to see them. It is always good to see extended family after many years. I am hoping I can make it down again in the next few months. It is beautiful in Alabama, it's just sticky HOT!! But here lately in Lubbock it's been the same way. I have included a few pictures of the kids. Bryce busted his head open on the trip, but kept on going like a champ. He's such a tough little boy.

Miss Diva Caliegh


Bryce Loved the Water






Bryce's Boo Boo


My Brother and his Beautiful Growing Family


Cousin Chris and my nephew Brett


Cousin Carson

Long Day in the Sun

This past Saturday was a beautiful sunny day and it was a great opportunity to spend some time with my family. Lubbock Ranching Heritage Center had their annual Ranch Day, which lets kids go through and learn the things that were done on a Ranch. Grinding Corn, Hand Washing Cloths, Branding Cattle, Braiding Rope, Etc. It was a fun day, but hot!! Bryce was a little monster and wanted down the whole time and wanted into everything he saw. He wanted to ride the horses so bad, but once my brother tried to put him on it he started to cry. I hadn't been to the RHC since I was in Elementary School so it was a treat for me as well.







Bryce started getting fussy so we all decided to leave and Logan and I headed downtown to the Blue Ribbon Bike and Car Rally. There were lots of great cars and bikes as far as the eye could see down in the Depot District. We met up with Zane,Kara,Tristan,Delanie,Noah and Brian. We spent an hour or so in the hot sun looking at the bikes and cars. The guys rode off on their bikes and Logan and I headed to cool off. We went for a refreshing shaved ice at Bahama Bucks. After we cooled off we spent the rest of the day shopping. Logan is such a trooper, I drug him all over town looking for a birthday present for my mom. But I made up for it by taking him shopping for his birthday as well. We had a great day and ended it at Mammy's eating cake for Logan,Mom and Aunt Suzie's birthday. All in all it was a great day EXCEPT for the Sunburn.

Easter

Easter is a great time to rejoice in Jesus. I woke up late on Easter morning and rushed to church to find that they were still in the middle of worship...which was good. The first thing that caught my eye that morning was Britany(the youth ministers wife) on the stage with the band painting on an easel. The painting that was there when I first walked in slowly began to change as the music went on and as Tommy delivered his message. I could not figure out why she kept covering up each layer of what I thought was a very pretty painting. As the end of the sermon approached the canvas had revealed the face of Jesus....it was AMAZING!! His face came through all of those layers of paint. I wish I had pictures to share with all of you. I rushed home after church in the crazy West Texas wind and got ready to meet up with my family.

I always love getting together with my family for holidays. Easter is always fun with the youngsters running after all of the eggs. This year my Aunt Ann decided to hide a money egg. I thought it would be fun for all of the older "kids"(which was my 13 year old nephew, myself and all of my older cousins) to hunt for the money egg. I was the first one outside but did not have any luck finding the egg. My mom thought it would be nice to help out my nephew and tell him if he was getting hot or cold. I started following him around, but still came up with nothing. My cousin Chris finally found it after awhile of searching for it. Funny thing is, my sister in law had just tipped over the cinder block that the egg was hidden in. It was alot of fun seeing all of us grown "kids" looking for that egg. I have included a few pictures of the kids on Easter.


My Niece Caliegh


My Cousin Delanie


My Nephew Bryce


My Silly Cousin Keegan

AMAZING CAKES!!

I was looking online one day for a Zebra cake for my upcoming 29th birthday. I was tired of the same old plain cakes that I'm used to. Don't get me wrong I love the cakes that I've had over the years. I can remember the cakes I had when I was a little girl. A Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry cake comes to mind as one of my favorites. Anyway, back to the subject at hand........CAKES!! As I was looking for a cake that I liked I stumbled upon some amazing cakes that almost don't look like cakes. I've included a few that caught my eye. Hope you enjoy!! I am amazed at the talent it takes to make these wonderful works of art.

Ok, look at me Bryce...no over here...over here...put your hands in your lap!!

I went to take pictures of my almost 2 year old nephew last week and he was not behaving at all. But I did have lots of fun "Trying" to snap a photo. He is so adorable. My sister in law had just fixed his hair so he was amazed with that and just couldn't keep his hands off.

Beautiful Delanie

I knew as soon as she was born she would be in front of my camera alot. She is one of the most precious little girls that I've ever seen.(it's not just because she's family) Take a look for yourself. These pictures aren't that great. I am still learning to use my new camera.

The Hogg Maulies

What is a HOGG MAULIE? No one really knows, but they sure do make good music. Make sure and go watch them play whenever you get a chance. Find some of their music on www.myspace.com/hoggmaulies I've included a few pictures that I took of the band before their last show.


Rode Morrow-Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar


Jerod Foster-Lead Guitar/Harmony Vocals


David Mullins-Drums


Parker Morrow-Bass Guitar/Harmony Vocals