Chase's Birthday Celebration at Corky Bells

Our lives are ridiculously busy---Labor Day was the first chance we had to celebrate Chase. We meet at Corky Bells on the River. G, Pa, Evan and Bradley joined us. It was a evening of much laughter!!!

SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

This was an extremely touching napkin card from Evan and Bradley!!!

Chase, we love you so much!! You are so special to each of us! You make our days better! This will be your best year ever!!

Are there any better looking kids......EVER!?!?!? SO Beautiful!!

Later that night, we had Key lime pie! John was singing VERY LOUD AND SILLY!!!

Where has the time gone???!!??!?!?!?!?!

ONE OF THE GREATEST MEN I KNOW!!!!! Hands down!!!

Chase birthday, Varsity game

Chase's birthday started off with breakfast at 6am! The team meets on Friday morning on gameday! It was special for me to get to spend that time with him. This was an important game. It was against Bradford and Evan was hurt :( so that meant that Chase had to play QB--He was a little nervous and didn't want to let everyone down.......

Here are my girls...I love them with all my heart. I know that God made our paths cross for a reason. I learn a lot from them and the lives that they have led.

Tailgating is so much fun!!! We have such a fun time...

Some of Chase's biggest fans......Ms. Amy. Mrs. Gilda, Kate and Trista. You Girls Rock!!!!!!!!!!

Yikes!! They are after Chase on the QuarterBack Keeper!

I love this one because all the players are blurred but Chase!! Not on purpose but Cool!! It has been a challenge to get good shots and CHEER!!!! Chase did a great job!! The team lost but they played hard. True Friends Forever---even if you wear different colors!!!!

Chase and his girl--Katelynn, She is the Indian Mascot!!

You can ALWAYS count on the 'AUNTS'!!! Thanks Ce-Ce's!!!

Happy 17th Chase!!

These are my thoughts about my Son: Christian, smart, funny, loving, thoughtful, athletic, handsome, one-of-a-kind---my world!! It is incomprehensible that 17 years ago today, I had Chase 9/3/93--at 17 on a Friday afternoon. It is a weird time--I must say but God has put wonderful women in my life that had children young and they too, have grown up with their child (so to speak) I take each day with the thoughts of getting through the day! I'm extremely emotions these days thinking of the times ahead and how this phase is quickly wrapping up. I'm not sure if every mom loves their child like I love Chase. It undescribible!! He knows that he was chosen by GOD to be on this Earth and he has amazing things ahead. It has been my privilege to have Chase as my son. I'm not sure what the future holds but I have a feeling it is going to be great! Pray DAILY!

More Football......Wild Waters

On Saturday, We had Tyler's jamboree as well as GP's Family Day at Wild Waters. We got to spend the day with Nolan and Haley too. It was a great day--busy but fun! Everyone gets along so perfectly! I love being an aunt!! I will miss these days!!

Coach J!!!!!

We won the game!! It was a great way to start the season!!

Friday Night Lights......

It's that time again....How I love football season. I am not sure how to explain it but the my people that read this--they feel it too. I'm a summer girl for sure, but there is something to be said for fall. I love football--everything about it!! So tonight was the jamboree. It rained up until game time. I was very exciting until my 'other son' Evan got hurt.He took a terrible hit. He is the QB. That meant Chase took over as quarterback. It was a crazy game. We won by one in the last minute of the game. Chase did well ---considering his best bud was hurt. Evan, we love ya!!!

Salt Springs

We are so lucky to have such wonderful, caring parents. John's parents--aka Meme and Poppy took the grandkids camping at the Elite campground in Salt Springs. We went over for a few days to visit. We had a great day. We got to play on the water, eat some good food and just hang out. Life is very busy so I really appreciate the moments when the only schedule is the setting sun. :) These are some highlights of our day! Enjoy! This one is our best yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me with my boys, minus T-dog--he was on the tube.

This is our niece Breanne with Cait. Those girls were ready to ride!!!!

Youngest nephew--Cole, He loves the boat.

Tyler and Casey (another nephew)enjoying John slinging them around.

Cait and Breanne hang on for dear life.

It was finally time to eat...everyone was starving! It was worth the wait. It was Delicious!!

The afternoon storms had rolled in, so they decided to fish while it sprinkled UNTIL a bolt of lightening struck and a woman's hair stood up--that was enough!!

After the rain had stopped, the lake was perfect for wakeboarding....

And boogie boarding......

This was the close of the day! Breath-taking!!! God is amazing!

Night swimming is always the best....