Russell's Graduation Weekend Part I

Warning: Tons of Pictures! :-)

This weekend we took a trip to Columbus, Mississippi to see our favorite little cousin graduate high school. We left out Friday night and stayed until Sunday afternoon. We had an awesome weekend full of fun, food, and laughter :-)

Landon giving Russell his graduation gift

Im pretty sure the smile on his face means he likes it!We had a photo shoot Saturday morning before graduation.I just love this kid (in case you cant tell)!!

I love how the below picture looks like we are some where tropical with the pool shining in the window, but its actually Aunt Mary and Uncle Larry's back porch. Jealous? I know, me too!

The 3 Amigos!Russell and his girlfriend, Kelsey!The Ponder'sAunt Mary, Russell, and Nana (with her eyes closed) oops! Nana with her 2 boys :-) Landon was more interested in the pool! My love and me :-) Kelsey and me (I love this girl, too) Russell walking out...New Hope Class of 2010 (195 students)Landon was soooo good during graduation. He clapped, smiled, stuck his tongue out at me, and took a nap. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect little boy! Russell lining up to receive his diploma.The Graduate! :~)Congratulations Russell! We are so very very proud of you, not only for graduating, but for being such a wonderful person. You and your family have truly been a blessing to us! Always make smart decisions and never underestimate yourself! We love you to the moon and back!

I just wanted to throw these in of my sweet little boo boo!

Also, check back for part II and III of our fun filled weekend!!

What Have We Been Up To?

We have been so busy the past few weekends and even though i am really tired, i wouldn't change a thing! We have been to a birthday party, been shopping with a great friend whom i missed dearly, went to a UFC party, had a wonderful Mother's Day with all the beautiful Mother's in our lives, and this weekend we are headed to Columbus to see my lil (big) cousin graduate high school :-) We are so blessed! Here are a few pics of the past few weekends. Unfortunately I left my camera in my car on Mother's Day, so i don't have any pictures :-( That makes me reallyyyyyyy sad!

Landon's friend, Brayden, had a birthday party a couple of weekends ago.I was a little concerned that Landon would try to take the toys, but the toys never even phased him. He was content with this "Momma's favorite color" balloon. FYI instead of saying pink he says "Momma's favorite color" and instead of saying purple he says "Nana's favorite color" :)"Can I get up now, Mama?" I guess watching another kid open presents isnt exactly what he had in mind!Happy Birthday, Brayden!!!Even though i left my camera in my car, :( I did manage to get a couple pics of Landon before church.Yes, he is playing with jewelry!!When we weren't busy going to birthdays and celebrating Mother's, Landon was occupied with drawing on OUR BEDROOM WALL with a brown crayon! All i have to say is im not sure who invented this, but whoever he is, we owe him alot :-)

Dare-Devil

These are a few

of the silly faces

my little man

loves to make!

He is definitely a little character

and have i ever mentioned how wild he is?

Well in case i havent...let me just show you!

He LOVES to jump on and off of anything

and he usually gets pretty high but then he gets bored and decides to move on to something else

like riding his horse which is exciting, but still not quite enough adventure for him

so he decides to rock as hard as possible

until the horse

throws him off.

Unfortunately that wasnt the adventure he had hoped for either

so he decided to take it to the next level.

A level that his mommy is obviously not fond of,

but of course this little hoot

thinks it is just hysterical to scare me to death!

I probably haven't mentioned this a million times either, but man I love that kid!