How cute is this?

We went out to eat and while we were there they had clowns painting the kids faces.

Aren't they adorable?

2nd Day of School

The kids were just too cute for me not to take more pictures of them in

their uniforms this morning.

Special "Spaghetti Dinner" - First Day of School

I can't believe I am actually adding this picture to my blog. Tony is probably going to kill me. I decided that since yesterday was such a special day that I would fix a special spaghetti dinner for the kids since it is their favorite...instead of going out to eat as usual. Well, the kids thought it would be really funny to dress mommy and daddy up for dinner and make it an "EXTRA" special dinner. It was so much fun I told the kids we will have to do this again another time.

First Day of School

Taylor, Mason, Ally and Madden (cousins)

Well the kids had their first day of school yesterday. We had a very stress-free morning and even got to school early. The kids have excellent teachers that they already love so much. We are so thankful that their cousins moved back and attend the same school.

This year is going to be so exciting and we can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for all these beautiful children.

Lazy Sunday

Taylor and I came home from school-shopping today and this is what we found.

The boys fell asleep watching what else but GOLF!

Wish I could have had a nap today ha/ha!

More Lake Fun!

We had my mom and Jeffrey come visit us from Maryland this past week and we took them out on the boat. It was a beautiful day and a lot cooler than it has been. The kids had a blast tubing and swimming in the water. We think Jeffrey enjoyed it too much...we couldn't get him out of the water! I think the favorite part of the day for all the boys was driving the boat.

Camping/Family Reunion in Georgia

All the cousins hanging out. Mason giving the thumbs up...he really likes this camping stuff.

Mason helping gather firewood

Mason trying to stay dry

Mason, Taylor, Dylan and Alexis

Mimi and Papa

Papaw and me

Going fishing

Mason's first fish he caught by himself

Taylor's first fish

The last weekend in July we packed up and headed to Atlanta for a camping/family reunion trip with Tony's family. Yes, I know I am 5 1/2 months pregnant but I did it!! Our family just loves it. And although it rained 110% the entire time we were there we all still had fun. It was great seeing all the family again.

Family weekend at the Lake

We are so excited that my sister, Kelly, and her family has FINALLY moved back to Knoxville!! Taylor and Mason have missed their cousins Ally and Madden very much. Our parents came in for the weekend and we were able to take everyone out on the boat. Everyone had a blast swimming, tubing and jumping off the cliffs.

Cosey-Sikes Beach Vacation

We had our first ever beach vacation with Tony's family this month. We were blessed to be able to spend time with his brothers and their families all at the same time. It rained for the first 3 days then was sunny and HOT the rest of the week. It was a very eventful week filled with beach and pool fun, putt-putting, eating out, and going to a water park. However, the most memorable part was when Tony was playing on the beach and tripped and fell in the sand, spraining his right foot and dislocating and breaking his toe on his left foot. We spent the rest of the day in urgent care. Needless to say he was laid up the rest of the week and I (5 months pregnant) was left to take care of the kids. Thankfully Tony's family was very willing to help out when they could. We hope everyone else enjoyed it as much as we did.

Backyard Baseball

After getting home from our trip today the kids decided they wanted to play a game of baseball after watching a little bit of the Cubs with Daddy on TV. Daddy set up the cones invited some neighborhood kids over and the game was underway.

Weekend with the Grandparents

We went to visit my parents this weekend. We went to the movies and had a very relaxing time hanging out and swimming in their pool. Their favorite thing to do was to swim at night!Gumpadday also took the kids to the YMCA pool where they have 2 giant slides for kids.

Tony and I got a night away from the kids and went to a party in Brentwood with my parents and some friends. It was fun but very very HOT!!

Tony, Mason, Taylor and Gumpadaddy swimming at the YMCA

Me and my wonderful Hubby

Our friends Eric and Shelley

Me and Tony with my parents

Dad and Nell

Me and my Daddy

"The Gang" at the party

TRUCKS AND TRAINS it is..........

IT'S A BOY!!!

Well it looks like we will be adding another BOY to our existing family. We had the complete ultrasound this past Friday and he is healthy and very active already. Taylor and Mason are very excited and can't wait for him to get here. Taylor is thrilled that she gets to move to the bigger room and doesn't have to share her toys with him. Mason on the other hand wants his baby brother now and can't wait to have someone to play TRAINS with. We tried to do the 3D/4D ultrasound but he was very busy and active so we didn't get any good pictures. I am going back in 7 weeks and we will try again then.

Baby's foot

Lazy Lake Days!!!!!!!!

These days we are spending most of our free time on the lake. Tony surprised me with this boat for our 10th Anniversary! I had been asking for one for a long time but I had no idea it would be this big or this nice. I love it so much but I love Tony even more. The kids have been having a ball on it and they mostly enjoy the potty. The kids are really getting used to this lifestyle...they love jumping off the cliffs and tubing.

Swim Team

Taylor started swim team for the 1st time this summer. She had her first meet the other week and did fantastic. She swims in the 8 and under category and got 1st in backstroke, 2nd in freestyle, and 3rd in freestyle relay. We are so so proud of her!!!

Taylor got 2nd place in the freestyle in her first race ever.