Hunter's first day of School

Hunter started Joy School Today... he was all ready with his new backpack and lunch box that HE picked out all by himself. Of course Steve thinks Alicia was more excited since she set his clothes and shoes out the night before. O.k. O.k. so yes Alicia was totally EXCITED for Hunter. He starts his day out with learning about the day - weather outside, his ABC's, story time and the joys of life. During the year they will have themes - here are some for example - His body- 5 senses- taking care of your body, the earth- respecting it, Honesty,sharing and service, order and Goal Striving, Making good decisions, Enhancing childrens desire to learn and explore, Trusting and Trying new things, Imagination and Creativity, and appreciating good relationships with family and friends. Hunter just loves his teacher Mrs. Angela. She has a BS in Education and has taught pre-K thru 12. We are just so thrilled to have her teach our little guy. The other additional teacher is Mrs Lisa and she also has a BA in International Studies - she taught english to 5 yr. old in Russia and China. What amazing woman and teachers!!! Steve and I can't be more happy for this new year ahead for Hunter. He came out of school today and said "mommy I had a fun day at school" with the biggest smile on his face. He has some of his favorite buddies with him at school. Hunter will go to school on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30. When Alicia asked him do you want to go back to school on Thursday he said YES!!!
Hunter was determined to take his monster trucks to school, Alicia had to convince him they would have other toys he could play with so he left them in the car. That was the only place he was leaving them... we had to compromise. :)
I think his backpack is about as big as him. It was a cute picture and moment.
Hunter was excited, he helped mommy pack his lunch, we had tuna sandwich, cheese stick, grapes, brownie and juice.
Hunter was ready to walk up to the door. Oh my goodness Steve and ALicia can't believe he is already 3yrs old. What a big guy! This is Hunter's teacher Mrs. Angela. You can tell they will have a great year together.

Labor Day Family Fun

Our family met up with the Lowry Family and some friends . Thanks Joe and Lacy for providing fun Labor Day events for us... we had a great time swimming and the food was yummy. The big guys got to play alittle water b-ball. Hunter had the best time jumping off of the diving board with Joseph. Lauren Towers check out your little swimmers... we couldn't be more proud of them... all the hard work this summer paid off.... those watching where amazed at how small they were and so free and fearless...Thanks Lauren, Look at them Go, they just love to swim and have fun!!
Good Jump Joseph!!
Slam Dunk by Walmir, Hunter just wanted to watch the big boys play.
Here comes Hunter... catch me daddy!!
Joe and Steve trying to stay afloat while Joseph and Hunter go up and down the diving boards... Steve got a cheat floatie.

Congrats Jennifer and Travis

It was a special day for my dear friend Jen. She married her bestfriend and eternal companion in the Orlando Temple and I was able to be part of that special day. It was a wonderful wedding and Jen was breathtaking, what a beautiful bride. We love both of them and are excited for them as they build there life together.

Chucky Cheese Here we come!!!!

Lacy, Keri, Regi and Alicia Loaded the 5 kids up and off we went to Ocala to spend the morning at Chucky Cheese. You should have seen there eyes when we walked in, all the lights, music and oh my goodness Hunter spotted the MONSTER TRUCK right away. It was so much fun watching the kids play. They went from ride to ride... and THEN they realized you needed token to make things move. So then all I heard was I need more money mommy. We caught Millie dancing a couple of times and the boys enjoyed the basketball hoop. We ended the afternoon with pizza and salad for lunch. It was a fun day and I'm so glad to be able to make these special memories with Hunter and friends.

A Laughter filled day with Lacy

Me and Lacy find ourselves just laughing at each other and the way our boys hear us talk and just IGNORE US... we just had to laugh and I think that is half of the joy of being a mom that we can laugh at ourselves. Just knowing we are doing the best as we can as moms and make up for the rest later. I love talking to Lacy and we have fun when we take the kids out. Today was a good day.. We went to the butterfly exhibit and the museum. Afterwards we had a picnic lunch and the kids did great.

The boy's really enjoyed chasing after the butterfly's. Hunter thou didn't want them to be near him, when they came close to his face he moved almost as if he was afraid of them biting him. A butterfly landed on Millie's shoe and she looked at it for a second and then wanted it off. Lacy was really the only one that a butterfly would stay on her hand. It was a neat experience to go and see all the butterfly's.

Our New Church Callings

Alicia was called as the new Young Womans Secretary... apparently the old YW President passed on the word that I was real organized and so we wanted me for sure. It is nice to back with the Young Woman's program. Steve on the other hand thought he was free from a calling until they pulled him aside and met with him. His new calling is 1st counsler in the Elders Quorum. It is nice to be needed and be able to serve others. Steve is cool with being able to work with Joe Lowry who is the Elders Quorum president. Happy Days Ahead!

A New Calling in Church... WHAT WILL IT BE?!?!

Steve and I have been in Gainesville 3rd ward since we were married. We have had several callings of service in the church. Steve has been YM President, Sunday School President and also a counsler in Sunday School. With all of those callings comes the call on the answering machine... "Sister White can you come in and bring your husband", Those calls are scary. I have been able to serve in the RS on the Home Family and Personal Enrichment team, The Gospel Doctrine Teacher (that was a tough one, but I learned alot) Then I got a call wanting me to come in.. I thought well shoot what could this call be about.. to my excitement ... they called me to be the 1st counsler in Young Womans... it was a breath of much needed fresh air. I really enjoyed it untill about 2 weeks ago, Steve and I found out we where moved to another ward. So now we are in Gainesville 2nd ward.... and as you can imagine I got the call again.... "Sister White can you come in early on Sunday so we can meet with you"... well we will just see what plans the lord has for me.

(maybe magizine rep... :) LOL :) :)

A Wet Weekend!!

Since we were so water logged because of "FAY" most of the fun activities that we USUALLY do OUTSIDE made it in the living room. Steve and Hunter played SOCCER and FOOTBALL - the ceiling fan got hit several times... Hunter has a fast right arm.. :) Once the rain let up for an hour or so we all went 4-wheeling. It was fun just hanging out as a family.

Countdown to Football Season - GO GATORS!

Football Season is always fun around our house... Steve is a SEMINOLE and Alicia is a GATOR!!! Since ALicia dresses Hunter he is a GATOR ALSO!!!! HA HA HA HA!












Sat Aug 30 Hawaii Gainesville, FL 12:30PM(ET)
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Sat Sep 20 at Tennessee Knoxville, TN
Sat Sep 27 Ole Miss Gainesville, FL
Sat Oct 4 at Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Sat Oct 11 LSU Gainesville, FL
Sat Oct 25 Kentucky (HC) Gainesville, FL
Sat Nov 1 Georgia Jacksonville, FL
Sat Nov 8 at Vanderbilt Nashville, TN
Sat Nov 15 South Carolina Gainesville, FL
Sat Nov 22 The Citadel Gainesville, FL
Sat Nov 29 at Florida State Tallahassee, FL

A RAINY DAY!!!! Tropical Storm FAY ....

Can you see Gainesville????We are UNDER the big mass of rain!! Hunter and I have been in the house ALL day... good thing for lots of new toys from his birthday, we have played Monster Truck Mash. Watched leapfrog ABC's 3 times.. at least he is learning- LOL and read books all about dinosaurs. Hunter even helped mommy do 3 loads of laundry and clean the bathroom and did some vacuuming (he didn't like to vacuum). It is almost 5 now and the rains and wind have really picked up... nothing to bad more just like a hard rain storm.. Nothing us FLORIDIANS can't handle :) :).

A New Way..

I was given great news last week.... After being diagnosed with Thryoid cancer 2 years ago, 2 doses of radiation/hospization and lots of crazy emotions.. my doctor told me that the cancer has shrunk to like a millimeter.. YAHOOO.. that is great! It didn't spread, it is just getting smaller. So Steve and I decided to research and have a new way of eating healthy to kick that one little millimeter spot gone... I have been loving this "New" way of eating and living. Lots of veggies, good fruit, fish, almonds... I love almonds. (Gotta stay away from the processed sugars - you know the real good stuff - LOL)... And I'm surrounded by lots of positive people.. I have already lost 4 big whoppin pounds... in a week in a half. Yeah!! So Dinner tonight is Tilapia Fillet with blackbeans mixed with tomatoes on rice or on the side(I didn't have any rice) & a side of broccoli. It smelled so good in the house cooking the fish and veggies. Anyone have any good fish receipes... Enjoy! I'm excited to continue on this Healthy path.. excercising and eating right. Any one wanna meet me at the gym?

Jen's and Travis Wedding....ahh to be a bridesmaid.

Jennifer and Travis got married in the Orlando Temple Friday night and afterwards the bridemaids went to dinner.. cheesecake factory and shopping... can't beat a fun filled day. Then Saturday afternoon was off to Lake Butler where Jen's family lives for a reception. It was a nice wedding, you could just feel the love between the bride and groom and there familes. Everyone looked amazing, we made new friends and it was the end to a perfect day.



Kristin, Alicia and Courtney got Jen all ready for her wedding night.... and many happy nights to come with a fun girls lingerie party. Travis her hubby to be was happy with all of her gifts. ;)


The girls celebrating Jen's upcoming wedding with dinner and fun gifts.
My adorable & handsome husband Steve hanging out while the reception was going to start. If was kinda weird having a "date" that night...the groomsmen where really cool. We laughed more than anything trying to get the rehersal down and not falling on our faces infront of everyone. LOL


The bridesmaids being silly...

Jen was a BEAUTIFUL Bride. I'm so excited and greatful to be part of this special time in her life.

The White Family

Create your own family sticker graphic at pYzam.com

Black is Back....

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After...
I'm really enjoying the dark hair again. I'm ready to let it grown out and long. We will see how long I can take growing it out.

Mommy was taking pictures of her new hair color and Hunter wanted to show off his new cut. We went to the "Big Boy Barbershop" for him and they treated his just like the big boys. What a cutie.. I just have to say...

A REALLY GREAT MONDAY!

My day was amazingly GREAT! It started with my hubby letting me sleep till 9AM! That is huge... and then Hunter and I just hung out at the house playing with his new toys, no where to go or be just having fun. I enjoyed laughing and tickling Hunter and we even organized his toys in his room. There was not frustration just laughter and happiness. Oh and then we went bug catching that was a sight in its self to see a grown woman trying to catch a bug... I hate bugs. So you can only imagine.. go ahead and laugh......Then Hunter took a 3 hour nap wow that was a change for me so I got to organize the magazine basket, throw stuff away and catch up on emails. I enjoyed reading an article in the ensign about living a balanced life, wow that was an eye opener. Later that afternoon we went to get a hair cut for Hunter and the place was closed so we ended up going to a "barber" for the first time.. it was neat they treated him like the big boys. He was the life of the party, the men all thought he was funny. They laughed at his little remarks. Then off to the gym for us... Hunter went to the Kid zone play area and I hit the treadmill. How refreshing it felt when I got done. Our final stop that night was publix (had to get some healthy food) need to loose those extra pounds before the wedding i'm in. ;). Anyways to finish the fun day off while we were leaving Publix I handed Hunter a banana and he put it right up to his ear and said "hello daddy, whatcha doing" he was pretending to talk to his daddy on the banana phone... It was priceless. I just laughed so hard I had a smile on my face the whole way home. I have to thank the lord for a fun day with my little guy. No worries, frustrations, timeouts,tears (me or him) It really made me appreciate the little guy that he is and his fun personality. We laughed and played and I'm greatful for this special day.

I'm a Big Boy Now - Hunter's 3rd Birthday Bash!

Hunter LOVED his Monster Truck Cupcakes... All week Hunter would tell people it was his birthday and he was Three, while he help his 3 fingers up and then he would tell them he was having a monster party with CUPCAKES!!! So you can imagine he checked out his cupcakes all day after we picked it up from publix. I loved to see his expression and joy.

Alicia and Emily had fun decorating the house while Hunter and Jocelyn took a nap. He loved all the balloons and was so excited about the big monster truck pinata on the table. It was so fun to see Hunter get so excited.... Thanks Emily for all of your help!

When Hunter went to sleep the night before his birthday Alicia decorated his room with balloons on the fan. So when he woke up this is what he found. He was so excited and loved it. ... it felt like christmas morning for me cause I just wanted to see him when he woke up... what a fun time. :)

I loved this banner !! It is going to go in his room for some fun monster truck times.

Hunter's party friend... Travis, Maggie, Jackson, Joseph, HUNTER, Molly, Ashlyn, Jocelyn and Gordon. They had a blast.... we ordered PIZZA!