2010 Highlights

Because it is the last day of 2010 (what??!!), I thought I'd do a post on the best and most memorable moments of our year. I got this idea from another blogger, and I just couldn't resist! I also had a hard time deciding on the "best," so I posted quit a few pictures. And I'm sure I left out some things that should have made the cut, too. So... here goes....

The Big Snow- I think it has snowed more in the last 3 years than it did in our entire childhood. This February snow was the biggest so far!

Fireman for a day- Spring Break this year we visited a fire station and got to play on a real firetruck. (Thanks Brandy and Kyle!!)

Memphis Trip in April- We went for a family wedding and made a long weekend trip out of it. The highlight of the trip was the zoo for sure! Here we are strolling downtown near Beale Street... which was NOT the highlight. Funny night tho ;)

Baby Dedication- The "babies" were so sweet on this very special day.

Crescent City Classic- Whew! This was such a tough yet fun morning for us. (Tougher for me than Kyle-ha!)Can't decide if we are doing it again this year. Kyle says NO!!

Day in Park 5K and Crager Crawfish Boil- This will (hopefully) be an annual event! We had a blast!

June and July Beach Trips- No comments needed!!

Collin's 1st T-Ball Experience- We were so, so proud of our big boy for being so brave, especially being one of the youngest on the team!

A Dino 3rd Birthday- Collin loved every minute of this party. It was a great one with lots and lots of... dinosaurs, which he still adores!

B's Big Girl Bed- Her first nap in the big bed. She still loves it... until about 5:30 a.m. and then she prefers Mommy and Daddy's bed. (which we don't mind a bit!)

Stella- We were so excited to welcome Stella. She was so sweet at this stage! We still love her death now that she has grown to 5 times that size, has destroyed everything in the backyard, and has dug holes big enough for the whole family to fit in. Sweet, sweet Stella.

Lasik- This was such a big deal for someone who was practically blind for so many years. This was Kyle the day after surgery. Amazing, really.

Sweet B is 2- What we remember about this day is how truly excited she was about her Minnie Mouse party and especially blowing out those candles!

South MS Fair- This event had to make the cut. C & B had so much fun this year! We didn't have high expectations, but these two blew it out!

Minnie & Batman - This Halloween was really busy, and we hope to slow it down next year and just Trick or Treat. Regardless, they were very excited about their costumes and, of course, the candy.

We'll end with the Laurel Christmas Parade. This event kicked off all the Christmas events of the season. The kiddos loved everything about Christmas this year. It was just what we hoped it would be like.

Well it looks like this year is coming to a close... more like an abrupt stop! Wow, how time flies. We aren't making any resolutions for 2011. Just taking each day and moment one at a time and trying to see the blessing(s) in each one. Our motto this year is "Keep calm and carry on." It was written on a painting in one of my cousin's home. She said is was an old saying from soldiers in some war, maybe??  Anyway, I though it was an excellent motto for parenting young children :)

We wish everyone a very safe and blessed New Year!!

"... The Lord bless and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you..." Numbers 6:24-25