Hunter's Christmas Program At School

Hunter's class at Joy School did a play for some patients at a alzhimers home. They acted out the nativity story and sang them songs. Afterwards the kids handed out homemade cards. It was sweet to see the kids singing and how the peoples faces lite up as they sang. We also had a class party at Mrs. Angela's home and the kids acted out the play and songs again. Hunter is the little boy in blue (wise man). Steve and I were so proud to hear Hunter sing so loud and see his smiles. Thanks Mrs. Angela and Mrs. Lisa it was a great program and perfect for the holidays... Hunter just loves going to joy school.

Are you getting fat or pregnant... did they really ask me that?!?!

So I was in church today and someone came up to me and said they saw me from a distance and asked me if I was getting fat or was I pregnant..... hummm alittle of BOTH. She was kidding, I hope, I told her I just needed to work on my abs... and YES I was pregnant.

I can't believe I will be 5 months prego at christmas... it is crazy to think this baby will be here before we know it. It has been a roller coaster of emotions, working thru daily sickness, exhaustion and crying at the drop of a hat... yup i'm for sure pregnant. LOL

It has been neat thou feeling the baby move I have really started feeling it alot more... I tell you this baby isn't that big but it sure doesn't like me to bend over and squish it. We will find out the babies sex on December 28th. We are so excited to know that we will have a new addition to our family. Hunter is going to be a great big brother. The other day Hunter saw a baby on t.v. and he told Steve that his mommy was having a baby to.
What a blessing it is to be able to carry a child, feel it move, and have this special time with it. I'm greatful the lord trust me to bring this child into the world. May 19th just can't come fast enough. We can't wait to meet this little baby.

Our Church Christmas Party... way fun!

Betcha can't guess what Hunter wanted for Christmas.... you got it....... MONSTER TRUCK, 4-WHEELER, and MOTORCYCLE.... Who would have guessed.... :) What a sweet little boy!!







Hunter giving high fives to mrs. clause. He knows how to do... get in good with the ladies and he is guarenteed to get what he wants for christmas.














Hunter has eaten on this candy cane for 3 days now.... it was huge!



















Hunter and Ashlyn had fun playing at the party and chowing down on some good donuts, not to mention the fun laughs.
















Our family christmas photo 2008



















Alicia and Lauren hanging out and enjoying the fun christmas party. This is my girl, lauren is awesome... Merry christmas Lauren the party was a hit... all your hard work and planning paid off. The decorations were beautiful, food was yummy.... our pie won (even if it was from PUBLIX), and the game was fun to watch. It was special to watch and hear the kids sing carols and to top it off SANTA!!! What a fun night for our family.

Any one need a handyman?!? Careful he works in his underwear!!!

Hunter loves to fix things and of course he does everything in his UNDERWARE! My son just doesn't like clothes.... off he goes with his hat, work belt and tools. We laughed so hard at where he put his drill....

A Great Thanksgiving... we are so blessed!

All Smiles for the kids













Gavin having fun on the trampoline... this kid is so dang adorable!!















Run Hunter.........playing football with the Uncles




















Bonfire time.....
















Uncle Mike time... Grace and Hunter loved when he drove them around the yard on the 4-wheeler




















Steve and Alicia feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing loved ones. Hunter has the best aunts and uncles a mother and father could ask for. What a fun time we had, laughing, eating, giving thanks, bonfires, football and riding the 4-wheeler, not to mention the kids had a blast. AND THE GATORS BEAT FSU>>>>> What a perfect ending to Thanksgiving.

NICE BOOTS STEVE!!!


It just wasn't the same thou without Iris. We missed you alot and the grandkids talked about you going on a mission. We love you and hope you had a great thanksgiving in Cali. Big Hugs from the Florida Family!
Matt, Mike, Steve and Randy... we missed ya Ryan. Steve's Brothers!!














Alicia, Alisha (Matt's girlfriend) and Ashlea (we missed you Laura!!)

All the food was great... thanks ladies for helping in the kitchen!!












Awesome turkey Steve!!! You are the man!!

Fun Filled Holidays Ahead - Making Special Family Memories

I'm just so excited to know that we will be having Thanksgiving with Steve's family this year. Steve's brothers - Randy, Mike (hopefully), and Matt are coming and of course they are bringing there special families. We are bummed thou not to have Ryan and Laura with the kids.. it just won't be the same without them and Iris. I'm excited to be cooking with the girls (o.k. so maybe not all the slaving in the kitchen) but really just sitting around chatting and laughing is the best time. I'm going to try a new stuffing receipe by "Sandra Lee- simply homemade" and you just have to love all the turkey, pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes and gravy... HUMMM GOOD! Steve will be incharge of the turkey and the girls will do the rest.. man i'm counting down the days to see our loved ones. Get the cousins together and just have fun. We have LOTS to be thankful for.



We wish you a merry christmas, we wish you a merry christmas........that is what I heard this morning on the radio... is it really that time already? Well i'm glad it is coming cause I have some fun christmas plans ahead. Both my sister's Bethany and Emily are coming for christmas. Cousins playing, girls chatting, guys watching football. Bethany is going to read the nativity story of Jesus and we are going to go looking at christmas lights, decorate cookies and just have some fun. I just love seeing christmas lights and decorating my house. LOVE IT!!! There is so much excitement for the kids christmas morning, opening presents, remembering baby Jesus and having christmas dinner together. I can't wait till then. So much fun times to be thankful for and excited about. YIPEE!

Food during pregnancy

O.k. so the new food for me while pregnant is "stouffer's turkey tetrazzini" Oh yeah that seems to be the food that fits the taste buds.

I use to love frozen burritoes from publix and california roll. I know I know what a mix! My friend Lauren thought I was crazy for sure.... Can't forget the pumpernickle and peanut butter bread. Lauren did get me hooked on cookies and cream icecream with a big scoop of mint and chip icecream... I LOVE IT!

Steve's famous over easy eggs use to hit the spot every morning, and night that was until Monday when they ALL came up.. not fun! No more eggs for me.

Lauren and I had spuds from mcallisters oh those were awesome and a big gulp rootbeer. I swear I was going to eat much healthy than this.. it just seems to be all about survival right now.. whatever settles the tummy.

We hit our 3 month mark... YEAH! I'm at 14 weeks this week and just trucking along. We should find out the babies sex in about a month... whatcha think it is???

Happy Birthday Sweet Haley

Steve and I can't believe it has been 5 yrs since we brought our baby girl into this world only to realize that instead of us watching over her she would be watching over us from Heaven. As I sit and think about how this week I should be planning a big birthday bash for my daughter's 5th birthday, yet instead I sit and wonder what kind of little girl would she be, what would she look like, to hear her laugh, would she want a princess party or a 4-wheeling party (you never know Steve is her dad, he would have her hunting and fishing):). What would be her favorite shows,songs, toys, and clothes. Would she love to dance, play dressup or just get rough and tough in the front yard? I see friends who have had little kids the same age as her and I just wonder and can't help but think who would our little girl be today. A little sassy attitude i'm sure(maybe she got that attitude from her mom :) and of course a hug for daddy! What would it be like just having her in our lives, raising her and having her tease her little brother. Words cannot express how much we miss & love our little girl... Happy Birthday little Haley Faith, we know you are in good hands with Papa Robert and your Heavenly Father. Our family will always have an angel watching over and amoung us.

- ANGELS AMOUNG US -
I was walking home from school on a cold winter's day
Took a shortcut through the woods and I lost my way
It was getting late and I was scared and alone
Then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
Mama couldn't see him, but he was standing there
But I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

When life dealt troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone there to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
Ain't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope

They wear so many faces
Show up in the strangest places
Grace us with their mercy
In our time of need

Beach Bash In NOVEMBER- gotta love living in Florida!

So my friend Lauren and I were chatting it up on the phone one afternoon and we decided we wanted a change of scenery... with the help of Ashlea and Chris my sister in laws dad they totally hooked us up with a condo on the beach for 3 days. It was awesome... the kids had a blast and we enjoyed the fresh air smell of the beach, the sunny skies and the hot tub. Hunter had the best time playing with all the towers kids. He loved waking up and knowing they where there to play. I loved the girl chats with Lauren we had on the beach and when the kids went to bed. It was a fun time for everyone. I just think it is so neat for these kids to grow up together and have lasting relationship. Way cool! We love ya Towers Family! P.S. YES THE WATER WAS FREEZING - THAT SURE DIDN'T STOP THEM.

Our little FEVERISH Fireman - No trick or treating this year :(

Our little fireman got a fever thursday night and it really wiped him out. Hunter is such an active kid so it was sad to see him so sick. He just layed on the couch with all his special toys and nigh nights. It is hard for mommies to see there kids sick... it does thou give mommies cuddle time Hunter loves to cuddle with his mommy when he doesn't feel good.



Hunter had fun wearing his costume around the house. What a bummer that he got sick. He asked a couple of times when we were going to get candy with Joseph. We had planned on going trick or treating with the Lowry family. What a bummer.. there is always next year. We hope you all had a spooktacler halloween.


Mommy catching a nap with hunter. Check out those sexy flannel cow jammies.... LOL - they really are so comfy (thanks Iris).

A fun filled Halloween Eve ....

Hunter had a Halloween program at Joy School, Mommy and daddy both got to come and see Hunter sing and all the kids made a cute plate of goodies and wore there halloween custome. Hunter and his buddy Gordon wore adorable matching pumpkin shirts that Gordon's mom Lauren made. Thanks Lauren!! The fun didn't stop there...Gordon got to come over and play with us. They wrestled, laughed, jumped and watched movies all afternoon. They both made sure that ALicia knew they did not want to take naps. What a busy afternoon and a fun day!






Way cute boys!










I do belive Hunter is holding on to the ball for dear life...Gordons got him by the feet. Rough and tough boys! Alicia was laughing so hard when she took this picture... you should have heard the boys giggling. It was sweet.

Gator Homecoming

What are we thinking!!!! Pouring down rain.. 3 pregnant moms and Keri past her due date. Was it that we must be die hard gators or just really great moms... Hunter and Alicia got to hang out with the Tripp, Willis and Daniels family on Friday for the homecoming parade. It did rain off and on but it was fun for the kids... Hunter loved doing the gator chomp and playing in the puddles. Go Gators!

Loving the Lowry Family!!

Our family just wanted to give a huge thanks to the Lowry family... Lacy and Joe spent there Saturday morning watching Hunter while Alicia and her sister went out to breakfast and ran some errands. IT WAS A MUCH NEEDED MOMMY MORNING OFF!!!! It meant so much to Steve and Alicia that they loved our little guy to spend there family Saturday morning with him playing at there home, taking him bike riding, feeding him and hunter just adores Joseph and Millie not to mention Mrs. Lacy.... Steve was out of town so Alicia was flying solo... really we appreciated the time you gave Alicia to breath and have some fun sister time. Thanks again Joe and Lacy you are such an amaizing family!! We love you guys. (p.s. Hope you don't mind I stole a picture off of your blog of your family)

Flirting instead of Playing

Focus on the game son!





Good Kick Hunter! Hunter has his own cheerleader...

Hunter had soccer saturday morning and it was a game against the grey team. We were all excited to see him kick and score goals. When we got to the field he was all ready kicking the soccer ball, running, he had his gear on and we were ready for fun game... and then.... the blond girl showed up. Oh yeah! The blond.... instead of playing Hunter hungout talking to the older blond girl. It was cute thou she would ask him if he wanted a drink, did he want to practice with her... man he is a ladies man already. Focus Son... we are here for SOCCER! Boy are we in trouble side tracked by girls all ready.

Monster Truck Show

My sister Audrey was in town this weekend. She is a city girl so we thought for sure we could make a redneck country girl out of her in no time. So Hunter and Alicia took her to the Gainesville race Track to a Monster truck show and motorcycle show. Audrey thought they were great! Here favoriate one was "bad news travels fast" . Hunter on the other hand didn't like it at all this time... he was scared of the loud monster trucks. I think we will stick to just watching them on DVD. It was a cold night so we headed out after and hour but it was fun to see the motorclycles do stunts and the monster trucks crush cars. First time for everything I guess, my sis had a good time.

Check out my boots ... Girls just love country boys!

Who knew Quiche would make you feel so good!

Last week Alicia hit here crazy breaking point... pregnant, sick & exhausted also raising a 3 yr old... this was the day it all exploded. I will spare you all the details... but to sum it up... mommy and Hunter were both crying as Hunter was suppose to be going to Joy School and all he wanted to do was take in his hummer... THAT I MIGHT ADD IS AS BIG AS HIM. He wanted to show it to all the kids. I thought it was funny when my doctor said a "3 yr old is just a 2yr old with experience" holy cow it is so true they know exactly what gets to mommy and daddy. Needless to say by the time all the moms where dropping off there kids at school Alicia was struggling getting Hunter to the door. And then snap the tears came running down.. I felt like my life was a tornado just spinning around. All I wanted to do was go back to bed. My dear friend Lauren helped me with getting Hunter to the door and then a great pep talk and off I went to bed. The best call ever was when Lauren called and said she had Quiche for our family that her wonderful mom made. I tell you that just made the day all better.. I didn't have to cook and the Quiche was so GOOD!!! To tell ya the truth I ate almost all of it.... Steve didn't feel good so I had his piece for breakfast... who knew a Quiche could make everything all better. That was the BEST Quiche I have ever had!!! Thanks Lauren and her Mom, you truely put a smile on our families faces and warmed tummy's. (you should post the recipe)