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!!!

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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

Elvis - aka Robert Glass

Anybody that truly knows me knows that I am an Elvis fan. Now, I am not the kind of fan that thinks that he is still alive or that he is some kind of god. I enjoy listening to his music and I like to watch impersonators. I have seen a few but I must say Robert Glass has been the best. He is a friend of my Dad and he performed at my surprise birthday party several years ago. Saturday we attended the Magnolia Festival in Gardendale for the car show and Robert performed. Needless to say my Dad had him come over and take a picture with me DURING his show. It was GREAT!!! These are some of the pictures from Saturday. BTW - Kevin came won Top 10!

Six Flags

This weekend we took our trip to Six Flags. We left Saturday morning around 6:00AM. We met Lee, Stacy and Madi in Trussville and told the girls where we were going. They got so excited for the first of many things to come. We arrived at Six Flags right after the opening and to my amazement it was not crowded like I thought it would be. As we walked through the gates we saw Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Marvin the Marsion! We had a few pictures taken and the guys and Madi headed to The Georgia Scorcher. Stacy, Meaghan & I got our Flash Pass and we headed to The Mind Bender. To my amazement Meaghan rode it twice! We had a great time and ended up riding all of the rides that we wanted to, some more than once. We rode about 18 rides in addition to playing games and of course, eating! I think the best ride for them was Goliath. I think Lee rode it about four times! We stayed at the park until about 8:30 and then walked over to The Wingate Inn at Six Flags. We had so much fun and we are glad that we were able to share it with Lee, Stacy & Madi. If you have not been to Six Flags in a while, it is so worth the trip. We are thinking about getting Season Passes – I guess we’ll see. Enjoy the pictures.

Meaghan's American Idol Moment

Birmingham Zoo

This week is Spring Break for my kids. Monday Meaghan, Bailey, Brandy and I went to the zoo. We had so much fun. When they were about 3 and 4 I took all four of them to the zoo and Meaghan and I have not been back since. They have added a lot since then and the kids loved it. Some of the photos are attached. Enjoy!

BTW - Six Flags on Saturday!!!

Heart Full of Pride

As a Mother of two wonderful children I can honestly say that there are lots of things that happen in their lives that makes me extremely proud. It can be the smallest of gestures or the largest of accomplishments that makes by heart swell with pride. But as an Aunt to 8 nephews and 2 nieces I got to experience a first! Brad's Senior Prom was last night. As I stood and watched as Stacy took their portraits, I became so overjoyed and proud of him. He is the oldest of the kids and will be the first to graduate. So today my heart is full and I am truly thankful to have such a wonderful nephew like Brad. I love you Number One!

Easter 2007

Here are a few of the photos from Sunday. I hope everyone had a great Easter!

Meaghan & Summer

This weekend Summer spent the night with Meaghan. They played with Meaghan's new camera that Grandma gave her. Yes, another new camera. We are not sure what happened to the first one. We think the "Little Fellow" dropped it. So being the Grandma that she is, she gave her another one. After looking at the camera and loading her software, I found that if the setting is on VGA she can take 2000 pictures. She will be thrilled when I tell her. She loves taking pictures and videos. There is one video that I am trying to figure out how to load on the Blog, so if anyone knows please tell me. Here are some of the photos that the girls took. As you will see, Summer took most of them while Meaghan posed. That's Meaghan, always wanting to be the center of attention...

Mickey's Calling My Name - I had to Answer!

Well it is official! I made my reservations today. Mickey has been calling my name and I finally answered. The kids will be so excited when I tell them. I had planned on waiting until later in the year to make the reservations, but believe it or not, Kevin asked me last night had I done it yet. Well, believe me I jumped all over that one. Kevin may not admit it to anyone, but he loves going there as much as me and the kids. Our plans are to go every year. It may sound a bit extreme to go yearly, but that is what "we" like. With the proper planning it can be done. Justin and Meaghan get so excited at just the mention of going and that alone is priceless.

"The Year of a Million Dreams" will end on December 31, 2007 and I can't wait to see what Disney has planned for 2008. As posted before, when we went in December 2006 and January 2007, we had a few "Dreams" come true. So we will see what 2008 holds for us.


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A first for Justin!

The time has come for Justin to step up and take some additional responsibilities. Kevin came in today and told me to get the camera, Justin was cutting the grass for the first time! For the past couple of years we have paid Taylor to take care of our lawn, but now, Justin can do it!

Wow! Saving money feels great!!!

Six Flags

We are thinking about taking the kids to Six Flags. They are out of schools in April for Spring Break and thought it would be fun. Kevin and I have not been in years, and Justin has never been. Justin loves thrill rides and I think he will have a blast. I am not sure about Meaghan. She rode Thunder Railroad and Space Mountain in Disney World, but the roller coasters at Six Flags seem like they are larger. I guess we will leave it up to her when we get there. I am looking forward to getting Kevin away from work and stress and making him relax and have some fun. If I can accomplish that when we go places then I feel like it is worth the money and time.