Nick

Nick wanted to help out in the kitchen. He pulled an empty box over to the sink and got right to work. It was really cute.
I am amazed by how he is starting to figure things out...like pulling the box up to the sink and turning it over to make himself taller. Each day is a new adventure.

Bye Bye Tur Tur

We decided that we needed to release Tur Tur back into the wild. With everything going on in our lives right now there was just no time to care for the little turtle and it wasn't fair to keep him. Rachel and Taylor along with Nick and I took a walk to the pond in front of our neighborhood and released him into the wild. Taylor even left him a little note so that he would know he was still cared for. While we were there we caught a tadpole. Good luck Rachel and Taylor on raising Slimer into a frog! He will do much better at your house. hehehe!

The Chance of A Lifetime

Ryan and Bud in front of the 13th (Azalea) green at Augusta National.
Hole 16 (Red Bud)

The Clubhouse

Tiger's ball on hole 9 (Carolina Cherry)

Tiger himself on hole 9 (Carolina Cherry)

Tiger again.

Hole 10 (Camellia)

Tee box at hole 11 (White Dogwood) 505 yd par 4

Hole 16 (Red Bud)

Ryan and Bud were able to visit the most elite course ever designed. Ryan was able to get two tickets to the practice rounds for the Masters this year for his dad for Christmas. They had a terrific time and got to see a course a limited number of people ever set foot on. I'm glad to have Ryan home. I am very glad they were able to experience this together. One day I have a feeling my husband and son will be making this trip.

Nothing New to Post

I haven't really been able to post anything for a while because:

1. My husband is gone with the camera at the Masters. (Can't wait to post those pics)
2. My job takes up more time than I thought.
3. I have been studying like crazy to make an A in Anatomy 2(the hard work is paying off)
4. I've been catching up on some much needed Nick time.
5. It has been so nice the last couple of days we have spent a lot of time outside.

Hopefully when the hubby gets back I will be able to bring you some fantastic pictures. Hopefully he got a few of hottie Tiger Woods!!!!

100 Things About Me

After looking at Jessica's blog I have decided to post 100 things about myself. What a neat way to learn things about people that you may not have known before!

1. I am a mother and a wife.
2. I love to cook.
3. I only have half a liver because of birth control pills.
4. I love most sports.
5. I can sing the songs to most children's songs and enjoy doing it.
6. I go to school full time and work part time.
7. My son weighed 9 lbs and 8 oz when he was born.
8. I would rather wear pj's all day long than get dressed.
9. I have 3 siblings all who are younger than me.
10. My house is normally messy, but I like to think it is just lived in.
11. My husband has more clothes than I do.
12. My backyard is always flooded so we have to go to the park to play outside.
13. I would like to become more aware of my health by exercising and eating right.
14. My favorite vegetable is asparagus.
15. My mom is my best friend.
16. I miss the feel of a small town, but love the excitement of the city.
17. Reading is a passion of mine, but i rarely have anytime to do it.
18. I like the smell of rain.
19. My son is my inspiration.
20. I have a great relationship with my in-laws.
21. My lucky number is 10.
22. I will turn 30 in January.
23. I secretly wish I could try out for American Idol.
24. I have an obsession with celebrity gossip magazines.
25. I like to look at blogs to see what is going on in my hometown.
26. I will always be a Newton Eagle!
27. Silence in my household is golden, but I would rather hear the sound of Nick playing.
28. My family is very close.
29. I wish I had a clothes line.
30. I keep old clothes in hopes of fitting into them again. I even still have clothes from high school.
31. I would like to send my son to a private school.
32. I used to drive a 1979 ford pickup truck with a camper shell.
33. I was in high school musicals.
34. I am a member of the National Honor Society.
35. I make better grades now than I did in high school.
36. I like to shop for things to decorate my house with.
37. I can twist my arms all the way around.
38. I am a sucker for people at wal-mart asking for money.
39. Sometimes I am way too grouchy to my husband.
40. I am allergic to mayonnaise.
41. I can only vacation in the winter because of my husbands job.
42. I listen to all types of music.
43. I have a dog and a pet turtle.
44. I am very competitive.
45. I am a night owl.
46. My parents are divorced.
47. I used to have a cosmetology licence.
48. I have worked at almost every bar in Jasper County.
49. I talk in my sleep.
50. I was voted class clown of my senior class.
51. I snore. (or so my husband says)
52. I try to spend the money I win from the lottery even though I never play.
53. I have played in the world series of poker.
54. Jess my feet grew too when I was pregnant.
55. I wear flip flops even when it rains.
56. The first thing i notice about people are their teeth.
57. My husband calls me Mandy.
58. I still color.
59. I take pictures almost everyday.
60. I don't mind doing laundry, but hate to put it away.
61. I should wear glasses or contacts, but i don't.
62. I didn't know that booty means a pirates treasure until a couple of years ago.
63. I would like eat some morel mushrooms.
64. I wear alot of black clothing.
65. I try to keep up with the newest fashions.
66. I will only drink milk from a frosty glass from the freezer.
67. I have had six different cars this year alone.
68. I like to play video games.
69. I would like to renovate a house.
70. I am scared of spiders.
71. I love pasta and seafood.
72. Yellow is my favorite color.
73. I have never been out of the United States.
74. I love getting emails, but hate chain letters.
75. I was married on a Friday.
76. My husband is younger than I am.
77. I got almost ten inches cut off of my hair after I had my son.
78. I have not had short hair since my freshman year of high school.
79. I like to bake for other people but not for myself.
80. I spend time on my blog when I should be doing other things.
81. I am hard on myself and don't have much confidence.
82. I tried sushi for the first time this year and liked it.
83. I eat soybeans as a snack.
84. I love the feel of brand new socks.
85. I don't wash new things before I wear them.
86. I still try to improve my handwriting.
87. I almost won a Harley Davidson once.
88. I met and shook hands with Albert Pujols once at the fox theatre.
89. I am not very good with directions.
90. I am the one in my house who puts things together. (shelves, entertainment centers.)
91. My husband convinced me for over a year that he did not know how to grill. He dad informed me that was not true.
92. I don't mind trying new things.
93. I was in color guard for 6 years and wish I could do it again.
94. My favorite teacher was Mr. Miller.
95. I once drove around town in my friends car when I was only 15 and got chased by the cops.
96. I need my hair colored.
97. I have hair on my big toe that I have to shave off. Once I waxed it. Maybe I should do that again.
98. I would rather be hot than cold.
99. I have never had a broken bone.
100. I don't wear lipstick.

For Grandpa

In loving memory of

Kenneth R. Tate

1/27/31 - 3/30/07

We little knew that morning,

that god was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly,

in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot See you,

You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,

and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one,

the chain will Link again.

Opening Day 2008

We made it to our very first Opening Day celebration and game. It was a good time all in all except for the rain. Fortunately the tickets were good for tonight's game. We just got back and let me tell you it was so COLD! Hope you enjoy the pictures even though they didn't win tonight. It is only the first game of the season.