Halloween, etc.

We had a very busy Halloween day. Since it was such a beautiful day, and he wanted to practice for a tournament next weekend, Kevin spent most of Saturday golfing. Helen and I went to Vicksburg to spend the day with Dotti & Jerry, and of course their dog, Sundae. Helen is her biggest fan! When we got home we went to the store to get some candy for potential Trick-or-Treaters. Mind you, last year we had one. Yeah, I mean ONE kid came to get candy. I was skeptical about this year, but I decided we better have some candy than none. Surprisingly, we had about 10 kids come by. I'm surprised any of them stuck around for candy, though, as our ferocious dog thinks even 6 year old kids are threatening our safety. Goo.

Our little mouse

Helen & her best friend, Sundae

If only Bob would love her so much!

Dear Momma

I'd like to give a shout out to my wonderful mother on the day after her birthday! Yesterday was Dotti's birthday, and we love her more today than yesterday(...err...mom, we definitely loved you on your b-day, but, you know, our love grows daily ;)
In all sincerity, we love you Dot. My mother has been my rock for the past few years. She was there for me when I was Bridezilla & then when I was Pregzilla. She has seen me at my best and my worst (she braved the delivery room), and also everything in between. Yet, she loves me and forgives me still. What a strong role model I have had. A woman of faith and strength who raised two children with minimal assistance...something I cannot imagine. By her actions & words, Dotti has shown me what is important in life...family, loyalty, loving, and of course laughing (ever wonder where I get the wacky from?). I am so grateful to call her my mother, but I am even more grateful for my daughter to have such a wonderful woman to call grandmother.
So, not only is this blog is dedicated to Dotti, I am also dedicating my musical selections to her. Yes, you heard right. For Dot's b-day week, I will be playing those soft rock hits of the 60's & 70's. (And you know I've got to throw in the classic "Dear Momma", by Tupac.)
But before you start bumping the oldies in your cubicle, take a look at the clip below. For those of you who don't know, my mom used to moonlight on Soul Train back in the late 70's to make ends meet. Take a look.

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Well, I've been busy. Kind of.

I've got to start coming up with good excuses for my lack of blogging. I know.

We have had a lot more going on than usual around here, though. Two weekends ago we made a trip to Birmingham for our early anniversary celebration & to see The Allman Brothers & Widespread Panic. We had a great time, and got to spend it with Neil & Katie. Such a shame we have to travel 5 hours to see them! I don't have any pics to post from that trip...and no mom, it's not because we were on drugs. ;)

Last weekend was the Balloon Races here in Natchez. We had an awesome time, even though it was freezing! Helen came with us for most of the day & I think she slept on her daddy most of the time. She didn't miss much, only one balloon flew since it was so windy. I can remember being there and pregnant a year ago--can't believe I made it!

Here are some pics from the Balloon Fest & the Giants embarrassment the next day. Eli who? Anyway, during the game Oscar, who is completely jealous of Helen, actually came up to her and licked her! Well, Helen was sitting on the floor and got so excited that she tipped over and hit her head. It felt like she cried for an hour! Got to take the good with the bad, I guess!

Hanging with Ali. Helen just stared at her the entire time. I swear, she has seen children before! Like every weekday of her life!

Too much fun!

Helen mocking Eli during the game. Nail-biter? Yeah, right! Go Saints!

Right before the head injury...you can see Bob on his way lick her (you can also see Pepaw in his slippers back there). I guess he was in a giving mood.

What an exhausting game!