You did Great, Alex!!

Last night my neice, Alex, exhibited her great performing abilities in her "end of the year" program for her choir/children's class at her church. I was grateful to be able to attend this special performance. I am so proud of her exciting and animated performance. She was a natural. She even graced me with great smile between their songs. I was sitting on the floor near the front with my camera as if I were the paparazzi. This is only the 2nd "program" I have been able to attend and was glad to be there.

Alex and me after her performance. I was one of the few lucky ones to get a picture with the big star. The paparrazzi tended to take over during and after the performance.

This is one of the many pictures that the "paparazzi" aka, Aunt HB, was able to shoot while she was being escorted back to her ride. Alex is a beautiful girl from the inside out.

Until next time, HB

I do believe it's time to do laundry

Let me begin by saying that I generally do not mind cleaning my house. However, with 2 toddlers, there is not much cleaning that I can do at one time. I used to stress about my house looking like a tornado has come through. But I have learned that I can't do it all. I don't have a time when I am home by myself to do a good overall cleaning. But there are 2 chores that I hate doing that must be done on a regular basis...laundry and dishes. And I noticed yesterday that my laundry has gotten a little out of control.

It's as if my laundry room and clothes hamper are bulemic. They both seem to binge on our clothes and towels and then purge the same. As I am sure you will notice in the above pictures.

I hate doing the dishes also. The hate for these 2 chores makes me procrastinate to the point of having barely nothing to wear or having to thaw meat in the tub because the dishes have piled up. (this hasn't happened recently, but it has in the past and has the possibility of happening again.) However, I must say, that JB is good about doing the dishes most of the time.

Both chores are so redundant to the point that they repeat themselves (get the point). I think that's why I hate doing them so much. My mother, who I am sure will eventually read this, will be embarrassed. And some of you probably wonder why I would blog about such matters. I do because this is our life. And in order for you to get the whole picture of our life, you must see the good, the bad and the ugly. I would think this situation is part of "the ugly". Let's just hope it doesn't go from bad to worse.

Needless to say, you all now know what I will be doing for the rest of the week. Please feel free to join me.

Until next time, HB

Holy Playground

This past Saturday, JB, attended a Crown Financial Ministries Conference. Therefore, the boys and I had to find something to do in order to keep our Saturday from being like any other day. The boys love the park; however, I can't take them by myself. One usually wants to go one way while the other wants to go another. Because of this, I have to think of "creative" places that we can go to play. I remembered that our church has a wonderful playground...and the best part is--it's confined within the walls of a fence. The boys had a great time and I enjoyed watching them play because I didn't have worry about one or both getting away from me. As you will see in the pictures below, they enjoyed themselves very much.

CB seems to enjoy the slide the most. He is usually attracted to the slides at most playgrounds.

It's a good thing God blessed BB with a hard head, because he uses it the most when sliding head first. I don't think he knows how to slide the proper way.

And of course, it wouldn't have a been "normal" family outing without a melt down. BB just couldn't help himself nor would he let anyone else.

So Long and Farewell to the Bank

As most of you know, JB is leaving the banking business. Today is his last day as a banker. After 7 1/2 years of banking, JB has decided to pursue a different career. He has enjoyed his career in banking and made some wonderful friends; however, it's not what he enjoys doing the most. JB is a teacher/trainer at heart. He enjoys presenting and teaching in front of a group. After much prayer and consideration, he has accepted the Corporate Trainer position at a local furniture company. (I am not comfortable naming the company on the web for numerous reasons; however, if you are interested in knowing I will be glad to give you the info through email). It is a very reputable company and they claim to be the largest in the Southeast.

This job position is a blessing and due to only circumstances that God allowed, we feel that is it what is best for our family at this time. This job is giving us a little more financial blessings and they added an extra week of vacation than they normally would do for new employees. And the best part, it was more than JB expected and asked for. This is proof that God really does care about His children and the desires of their heart. I am proud of JB and look forward to what God has in store for him in this new position.

As best as I can explain, JB will be the only trainer in his "department". He will have the responsibility of communicating on an on-going bases with all the managers to discuss what their "underlings" need training on. Anywhere from management skills, sales, customer service skills, etc. JB will then create/develop the material in which will be needed to train. This is a new position for this company and JB is looking forward to the new challenges that await.

Although, today is JB's last day at the bank, he will not begin his new job until May 21st. I am looking forward to him being home for the next 2 weeks. During this time off, we will be taking a family vacation to the beach. (More to come on concerning our trip, later).

I will keep you all posted on the adventures of his new career. I ask that you keep JB in your prayers as he eagerly begins this new path in his life.(This company employees approximately 350 to 400 employees).

Until next time, HB

Target practice, anyone?

Have you seen this bird? He is notorious for pecking on my house and waking me up way earlier than I want. I don't mean to sound cruel, but I welcome anyone who would like to have some target practice use it as your target. Not only is it frustrating being woken up by a bird but we don't need holes in our house. Part of our house is made of cypress wood so I guess he feels it's his privilege to help himself to my house.

While searching the web for the picture, I learned that there are 2,500,000 and I wouldn't mind if it was 2,499,999. With that many, I don't think this one will be missed. I know I won't miss it.

For those who keep up with my blogs on MySpace (You know it's not gonna be a good day when...), I am convinced the birds are out to get me.



Until next time, HB

It's time for a new pool

Pool too little...


Boys too big...


Smiles just right!

Today, I got out the pool that we bought the boys at end of the summer last year. While blowing it up with an air pump, I was worried that it wouldn't fit through the door to the backyard. Well, it wasn't long that my worries were eased. This pool, such as it is, is extremely small, petite, little, tiny (you get the point). I think my mamma's wash tub is bigger. Anyway, I continued to blow it up hoping the boys would enjoy it regardless. And of course they did. As you can see, the pictures explain it.

I think JB and I will be investing in a bigger and better pool for the boys in the near future.

Until next time, HB

Partying Hard

This past Saturday evening, we enjoyed a time of fun, food and fellowship with all of our dear friends in our Sunday School Class. I am proud to say that boys were well behaved and as you can tell from the pics below, they had a great time playing. As you know, we Baptist will have some good food. We feasted on grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, chips & dip, and of course dessert. We proudly pulled off a "surprise" baby shower/celebration for a dear couple who is expecting a baby boy in August. We showered them with baby gifts. It was fun celebrating in their miracle. Can't wait for our next party!

CB having fun on the climbing "gym" as well as making his daddy proud with the football.

BB also had fun in the jumping "gym" and playing with the "larger than life" ball.

Until next time, HB