Memories...

My grandfather passed away last weekend, so we spent most of the week in Nashville/Kentucky with family. Though the circumstances were sad, it was nice seeing everyone and brought back a lot of memories. Last night as I was trying to go to sleep, I had a very strong memory come to my mind. It was the smell of walking into my grandparents' house. They say that smell holds the strongest sense of memory. My grandmother passed away almost 4 years ago, and now my grandfather is gone too. I was so sad thinking that I will never again experience that distinctive smell. I can't describe the smell, it was just the smell of their house and the feeling I had walking into it: anticipation and love. My grandfather has been in an assisted living and nursing home for a few years now, but the thought of never entering that house as it was hadn't hit me until last night. I hope I never forget that wonderful smell.

First Weekend 2008

We had a great weekend! I got my Christmas present on Saturday - a new elliptical machine - and Tony spent a lot of Sunday putting it together (while watching football - go GIANTS!). Sunday, church was amazing. Our pastor continues to challenge us. I am currently reading a book called Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss. It is a really good read and I highly recommend it.

Jordan has this battery powered 4 wheeler that one of Tony's colleagues gave us last year because her boys had gotten too big for it. He would hardly ever ride it. But for Christmas, his best friend and neighbor Bryce got a battery powered tractor. All of the sudden, Jordan loves riding his 4 wheeler and together they ride up and down the street in front of our house (we are near a cul-de-sac so not much traffic). They have such a good time and it is so fun to watch.

Walker had fun with the cat on Saturday. She really has a great temperment with the boys. Hope you had a great weekend too!

Christmas Break

Below are some pictures of the boys over our Christmas Break. They had a great time with their cousin Caroline, Nana and Poppy in Nashville - as well as seeing my grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins. My parents gave Tony and I a night out in Nashville, including an overnight stay at the Opryland Hotel. We had so much fun but I forgot to take the camera so no pictures of it.

When we got back to Birmingham, we adopted a new kitty cat from the Humane Society. Jordan named her Tiger Muffin (above). She is sweet and is adjusting nicely to her new home in our basement with a kitty door so she can go in and out.

We also had a fun visit from GG, Pops and Mamaw when we got back to Birmingham - they celebrated the New Year with us and the boys got even more presents including a cozy coupe and a scooter. They had fun putting on their new knee and elbow pads and running around the house. All in all it was a great Christmas, and Jordan is kind of understanding that Christmas is a celebration of Jesus's birthday, not just about presents - while Walker enjoyed the boxes and wrapping paper and bows. We are very blessed to have such wonderful family and friends to celebrate it with and wish you all a Happy New Year!

Christmas Break

Christmas Break