Memorial Weekend - Priceless

This Memorial Day weekend was one that we will remember for a long time. We started the weekend with Kevin and me in two different locations, which for us is very unusual. Friday night he and Justin went on up to the Nana and Papa’s and Meaghan and I stayed home. She and I went and saw Shrek the Third (great movie) and they got ready for a car show at Point Mallard on Saturday. Meaghan and I registered her for cheerleading at the park Saturday morning and later that evening we went to the lake to meet them. Saturday evening the house was filled with laughter, fun and excitement – why? Bailey, Brandy, Tony and Stacy came to the lake for the weekend! Meaghan was in heaven! They swam and played and we grilled out and enjoyed some wonderful steaks. It was on Sunday morning that all the excitement happened. Around 9:30, Justin stepped off of the pontoon boat onto the boat dock and landed on a screw. Needless to say, he sliced his foot open and we ended up in the Woodland Emergency Room. Luckily no stitches were needed, just bandaged and of course a nice tetanus shot! So the rest of the weekend he was not able to play in the pool, ride the sea doos and swim in the lake. He was able to fish, and other than that he just watched the three little kids. I felt sorry for him, but once again, there was a lesson learned – wear shoes when you are outside! He can’t help it, he is just like his mother, I hate to wear shoes! Crazy!!

But the thing that topped the entire weekend was what Papa did on Monday. For those of you who know our Papa very well you will enjoy this right along with us. As we were boat riding the kids wanted to go swimming. Kevin found them a deep spot that was safe for them to jump off of the pontoon boat and we stopped. Well, Brandy was a little nervous at first, but it did not take long and the three of them were enjoying the water. Then to our amazement, Papa states that he is going in with them! WHAT? He got the life jacket and Stacy helped him get it on and the next thing we knew he was diving in the water. Bailey, Brandy and Meaghan were so excited! Here is a link to the weekend’s photos. Check out the look on Bailey’s face – PRICELESS!!!

Meaghan's Sock Hop

Here are the pictures from Meaghan's Sock Hop. She danced, laughed and had so much fun. Even Dr. Head was dancing and even playing with the kids. It was a great ending to a long awaited end of the year. Meaghan's was showing her friends that her Grandma taught her how to dance "The Twist". Then her Nana danced with her. If you have not watched the video yet, it is priceless. Go Nana!!! Then the highlight of Meaghan's day was having her picture made with Bailey Winnett; she was speechless. She did not get to go on her DATE Friday. Bailey got hit in the face while playing baseball and his lips were swollen. He told his Mom that he did not want Meaghan to see him like that! Too cute!!! We decided to postpone till he looks better - LOL! Enjoy...

Brad's Graduation

Last night was the big event! Brad graduated from Gardendale and is Wallace bound. As I sit and reflect on the days gone by I am thrilled to be a part of his life. He is the first of the kids to graduate and if he continues with his goals he will have a full life. As we stood and watched him come down the hall in the procession my eyes filled with tears and I was so very proud of him. Paula even captured him looking at me and grinning because I was shedding a FEW tears.

Also, my other nephew, Brad's brother Michael, graduated from elementary school on Wednesday. He was voted as "Most Funniest", which to me is the "Class Clown". Too funny!

I am very proud of my two graduates!

I could not resist putting a few photos from when he was a baby on the slide. Take a look at Kevin!

Nana & Meaghan - Sock Hop

Meaghan & Bailey

Pinson Sock Hop
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Meaghan & Bailey

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Meaghan has the biggest crush on him. I thought this was one of the sweetest pictures from the Sock Hop today and wanted to go ahead and share it. I will post about the days events later with more pictures to follow.

She is growing up and I can not stand it!

Still to come - her DATE with Bailey on Friday to see Shrek The Third!

The Shaw Family

Well I found out this weekend that my friend is moving. Kelli, DJ and Jay are moving to Phoenix City for Jay to play baseball. Although I hate to see them move, I know that it will benefit Jay. Bonita, Kelli and I went and had dinner Saturday night at The Tavern and had a blast. We laughed, cried and Kelli told all about her boo-boo!

I guess what bothers me most is sometimes we take things for granted. I always knew she was there if I needed her and I regret that the three of us did not spend more time together when we had a chance. I will truly miss her. The attached picture I stole off of Jay's MySpace page.

The Graves' family loves and will miss the one and only Shaw Family!

What color are you?

I found this on another blog and took the test.

I am Blue and WINNIE-THE-POOH!!!

What color/character are you? Let me know.


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BLUE

You give your love and friendship unconditionally. You enjoy long, thoughtful conversations rich in philosophy and spirituality. You are very loyal and intuitive.

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Meaghan's Field Day

Yesterday I had the joy of spending with Meaghan and her friends at Pinson's Field Day. We had so much fun! From Larry the Magic Man to Mrs. Shelley spraying Dr. Chicken Neck with a water bottle. The post below is Mr. Larry and the Tooty Ta Ta and the pictures on this blog are from the days different events. I have another video of The Cha-Cha Slide that I will try to post tonight.

Great fun for our last Field Day at Pinson Elementary. Look out Johnson, here we come again!

Meaghan - Tooty Ta Ta