Peanuts & Crackerjacks

Baseball Season is here! The ballgames have been on the nightly TV schedule at our house. Jamie is a huge ATL Braves fan - has been since his childhood. Yes, he has been catching a lot of grief from my side of the family, who happen to be huge STL Cardinals fans. But not only are the major league ballgames on our minds, but the minor leagues so to speak - T-Ball season! Our nephew, Jaxon, is playing T-Ball again this year - and is eat up with it. He takes it serious! We went to watch him play this past week ... Ellie getting ready to enjoy the game with her stylin' sunglasses. Actually, all she really wanted to do is play on the cool playground.
Jamie trying to convert Tripp to a ATL Braves fan! :)

Jaxon after his game - he even hit a HOMERUN!

Bring on the peanuts & crackerjacks - it's baseball season!

I Like Your Horse ...

A few weeks ago, Ellie stayed with Memama & Granddaddy (Jamie's grandparents) while our regular babysitter was off. When she goes there - not only do they spoil her rotten by giving her an unlimited supply of chocolate milk and waiting on her hand & foot, but also saddling up the horse for a quick ride around the yard. She began planning her day with Granddaddy earlier in the week and reminded him numerous times throughout the day that he promised her a horse ride. So Granddaddy being true to his word saddled up "Shorty" for a ride. Ellie loves Granddaddy's horses - he has 3 (Shorty, Sam, & Dixie). Who needs the pony rides at the fair??

Dega Bound

Jamie had a "guys weekend" at Talladega Speedway with Jeffery & Mr. Joey. The weather was great for Sunday racing after the storms that moved through on Saturday. The weekend adventure included grocery store tours as well, which was a 1st for Jamie (I think). You see, Mr. Joey is the owner of a local grocery store chain & likes to check out the competition even if the competition is in AL. LOL :) (You know you are smiling Mr. Joey)
Ellie was super excited not only to have her daddy back home, but because Daddy also brought back a special present - a Kyle Bush tshirt. Ellie LOVES Kyle Bush because she LOVES M&M's (that is the only reason). She asked me the other day - "Mom, is there a Hershey Kiss car? Because, if there were, I would like that one too!" She picks her favorites with a "sweet tooth" apparently. LOL

lazy weekend

We spent this past stormy weekend w/ my parents - hanging out & watching the weather. Jamie went to 'Dega' to the races, so Ellie & I have had a girls weekend :). Above is a pic of my dad w/ Ellie body slammin' him. When she goes to the grandparent's house (either side) she is treated like the Princess, she thinks she is.
Ever since Ellie was really little she has always gotten under the ottoman in my parents living room. I guess she was a little over 1 year old when we got to looking for her & finally found her under there. Well, she can still fit under it & believe me there is not much space under there.

So what better place that under the ottoman to take a nap?! I can NEVER get her to take a nap on the weekends -- maybe I should invest in an ottoman w/ just enough space for an Ellie.

We also went to see my sister, Paige, & her boys - Jaxon & Tripp. Ellie loves Jaxon, or as she used to say when she was smaller - Jackin. Tripp is filling out & loves baby food! I cannot believe how much he has grown! I was able to get this picture of the 3 of them - love the look on Tripp's face (deer in headlights).

hello spring!!

on parade ...

Afternoon playtime with Macy Ruth & Ellie is never a dull moment. Cowgirl Ellie in a wagon pulled by the Barbie Jeep w/ Macy driving - scary situation!

who needs a playground?

Who needs a playground when Patrick is around?? Not us!

This past weekend, Patrick (Jamie's long time friend) came home for a - you will never believe this - BABY SHOWER!!! Yep - he & his wife, Leona, are expecting their 1st child - Penelope - in June. Oh my - Patrick with a kid!! That will never be a dull moment. My guess is the Daddy Patrick will need as much discipline as little Penelope. Patrick got some practice play time in with Ellie & Kailey (daughter of another friend). Both girls by the way are smitten with Patrick. From playing hide & seek to shooting w/ nerf guns - there were lots of laughs and squeals all night. We are sooo excited about another baby - especially another girl - joining the clan! Can't wait to meet her in June!