Hazy Days of Winter!!

We had a snow day today! Kids were very excited. Nothing like having hump day off. Although Matthew was up at 6:30am....he came in our room and said "mom..psst mom...did I wake you up eating my breakfast?' I was like "what"...no...you woke me up asking me if you woke me up eating your breakfast...lol! What a silly boy! This is the view from our front door.

Still the front door....it's to cold to go out there.....I'm such a wimp!

Back yard view...lol! To cold to swim or hot tub!

Matthew was trying to get the ice and snow off my car...I caught him using a putty knife...YIKES!!! Thank goodness I saw him before he scratch the window. Sometimes I have no idea what this kid is thinking...lol!

Matthew made the Honor Roll!!

Our beautiful boy has been working very hard to make the A-B Honor Roll this nine weeks. Well, all his hard work paid off! He did it...2 A's and 4 B's! Last night at the Parent-Teacher Conferences all of his teachers had high praise for his efforts to do his best and  his continued hard working attitude! We are so proud of him and his determination to do his best! Matthew has a lot of obstacles that he has to overcome to even make it through a day in middle school and he rose above his disabilities to do just that! He is a inspiration to us every day! We love you buddy and congratulations on your awesome accomplishment!

Matthew's Christmas Band Performance

Matthew had such a wonderful time! Him and his fellow 6th grade band-mates have been working hard for three months to show off their skills!!
They all were super excited. Matthew tuning up!!
Warm ups still going on!
Done...that was fun!!! We rocked the house!! Merry Christmas!!

Early Christmas

Christmas came early for Matthew and I! I have always wanted a piano, ever since I was a little girl. We met some new friends who just moved here from Japan. They were looking to get rid of their piano, so we snapped it up! Thank you so much Gabriel and Melissa!!
We are looking forward to having it tuned. Then Matthew and I will start lessons! YAY!! I can't wait!! Move over Harry Connick Jr....Matthew's coming for ya!

Matthew's "Edward" Halloween Costume

So Mollie and I convinced Matthew to dress up as Edward from Twilight. He was like "no way Mom"...but his sister told him that the girls at the mall would be all over him. Well, being the little man that he is...he went for it! He was so cute! You can't tell in this photo but he is very sparkly...heehee!


He smelts so good because of the gel I used in his hair...heehee! I must confess he usually smells like wet dog....those of you who have rough and tumble boys know it's true..LOL!

He had a Breaking Dawn Pin and a Sticker that said "Twilight Saga" on his shirt. He totally hammed it up at Hot Topic for all the teenage girls. What a little cheese ball. He was certainly into all the attention that's for sure. Ladies man already...LOL!

Robas Family Farm

Here we are at Roba's! http://www.robafamilyfarms.com/ This is an awesome place with a petting zoo, hayrides, corn maze, pig races, pumpkin patch,Christmas tree farm and apple orchard. We had a really great time. It was cold and overcast but, we still had fun chasing each other in the corn maze and feeding the animals.

They had two crazy lama's that were very friendly.

Joe was baaaaa'ing up with the goats.

Going into the maze.....this was fun!!!

I was hungry...heehee!

Pumpkins...which one do we pick?

BURRRR....it was cold! Donna loves the cold and I hate it. My ears are freezing...LOL!

I'm thinking about making this our Christmas card. What do you think?

The hayride to the orchard.

Horse'in around...or should I say cow'in & pig'in around...LOL!

Little baby Christmas trees....how sweet!

Taking a rest!

Just look at those fall color's! It was so beautiful there. It's up in the mountains and well worth a visit! We loved it!

Yardsale Find!

I have been looking for a light to read by in the living room. So I can sit with my hubby while he watches football. I found one yesterday at a yardsale in my neighborhood! I love it and it only cost me a DOLLAR!!!! When the lady told me a dollar, I ripped open my wallet and practically threw it at her...lol! Now, my poor tired eyes can see to read. Ron is happy because now he feels like we are spending more time together, but doing separate things...whatever works right?

I also got a brand new deck of UNO cards for $1.00 and a cute little basket for Matthew's Teacher for .50 cents. She showed a video on Tourette's Syndrome on Friday to all 5 periods. And had Matthew come in to each class to answer questions and talk about this disorder. She was so sweet and helpful to Matty. So we are baking her brownies and a putting a few little treats in this basket to give to her on Monday.

Our Weekend on the Gulf Coast

What a wonderful sight! This flag is flying high over my hometown of Fairhope!

The Fairhope Pier will always hold special memories of my youth.

The fountain by the bay. Donna...you hold my favorite memory of this picture....winkwink!

Matty & MeMe & Mollie....wow 3 m's...lol!

Walter & Me & MeMe...I love you guys! Thanks for spending with us a beautiful day by the bay!

Ron we missed you! But we were so glad you had the boy's and the Chief's...who won because you were there to cheer them on....heehee!

Our favorite place to eat in Fairhope. They peel the shrimp right there when you order them. GROSS! My kids love it though....they are serious seafood addicts..lol!

This is my favorite place to eat in Mobile! We love the owners. Fred and Sherry from Philly! They make the best Cheese steak outside of Philly! Hands down...Yummie!

I LOVE CHEESE STEAKS!!!!!!

I promise we didn't go down just for the food...maybe...no really. We are so blessed to be close to home and able to go and visit when ever we can! I love seeing my family and can't wait to be back on the Gulf Coast!

Matthew's in the 6th Grade Band!

Today was a big day for Matthew! He got his instrument...The Trumpet! He was super excited and could not stop smiling! Dad is beaming as well...he played Trumpet in Middle and High School! It's so cute...he has a little music stand...I think he sat there for at least 2 hours blowing away on his horn..LOL! I'm glad he takes after his daddy though...no musical talent in me I'm afraid!

We got an awesome deal on it! Ron was talking to a guy at work last week and mentioned that Matthew had joined the Middle School Band and was assigned the Trumpet! The guy said his son was in the High School Band and was upgrading his Trumpet. He was more than happy to sell it to us! He had paid $300 for it three years ago and offered to sell it to us for $125...YAY! When I went to the school to show it to the band teacher "Mr. Wommach" he said we got a steal. For a used one it was $500 through the company the school uses...you go on a payment plan if you don't have the money...it's like $30 bucks a month. I was very happy and so was Matthew! So, now the loft has become the music room...because Mom's ears are old and worn out...LOL!