Saturday, December 29, 2012

Christmas Part 2 Updated....




I have added some new Christmas pictures from Brent & Rachel's house with cousins Lilli & Pippin.

 Madison and Lilli opening gifts and Pippin wanting to help!

 They were opening more gifts and Pippin watching Lilli!

 Madison and Lilli posing on steps with 
their new matching scarfs.

Madison and Lilli with their new Scarfs that Carolyn made them!

Grant got a new chat pad and headset from his Aunt Wilma!
He can't wait to use it with his Xbox!


Grant got Eric the Season 1 of ALF. 
Grant can't wait to watch it with his dad!




We celebrated Christmas at Brent  & Rachel's on Saturday December 22nd.  This started the Holiday!  Rachel had made delicious Chili and we all contributed with ham and cheese balls and deserts.  It was a great time for us to spend with them.  Grant and Madison had a great time playing with Lilli!  Lilli gave Grant and Madison both iTunes cards, which is perfect for them!  They both enjoy playing on their iPods so that was the perfect gift!

Sunday & Monday we celebrated again with Aunt Wilma, Danny & Carolyn and Great Granny!  They got lots of wonderful gifts! They didn't need anything, but enjoyed all the gifts they received.  I have some pictures to share of some of their gifts.

Merry Christmas!  We are very  Blessed!

Madison digging away! Looks like she has a whole
stack left to open!  Grant and Madison are both
very blessed!  Thanks for all their gifts!

Grant racked up in Sweatshirts this year! 
He finally posed for me!  Thanks Grant!


Madison got some new iPod covers!
 Thanks Dad for the Justin Bieber t shirt!



 

Madison liked to pose with most of her gifts.  
She and Grant both got headphones for their ipods.  
Hers were pink and Grants were black. They are cool
they have a built in microphone and volume control.


 One of my many scarfs I got this Christmas!
I think scarfs was the #1 most gifted item this year!
I do love all of my scarfs!


Eric got new shoes!  

 
Grant opened up his case first, I think he was a little 
disappointed that it was empty!

 Then he opened up his gun (Ruger 10-22) he was thrilled!
They went out and shot with it that afternoon! 






Great Granny opening her gifts with us!
Merry Christmas Great Granny!


Grant got a year membership to X-box Live Gold!
He was excited to play online with his buddies!

Here are some pictures from the morning of Christmas!
Santa was good to them both!

 Madison got a Justin Bieber skin for her ipod.

 Grant wouldn't pose, but he got two new Xbox games!
Madison got new boots from Santa!

 Grant ready to play his new games!

 They racked up on itunes cards too!  
Santa gave them both more iTunes cards! 

 
Madison and Grant got Dance 4 for Xbox and Kids Dance! 
It is a lot of fun and great exercise!
Thanks Carolyn and Danny!


Aunt Wilma and Carolyn posing on Christmas Morning!

We had a wonderful Christmas!

Grant's Christmas Guitar recital

Grant had his first guitar recital on December 9th at Columbia Academy.  He started taking guitar lessons last year after his piano teacher had to quit giving lessons.  He had always loved the guitar and loved listening to his Granddaddy and Uncle play tunes for him.  He has done a great job and having a piano background and able to read music, it helped him pick the guitar up quickly.  He loves playing!

During the recital he played "Silent Night and Jingle Bells" on the guitar.  He did a wonderful job.

 Taking some pictures before the recital begins!
Danny and Carolyn were there to support Grant!

 Grant getting ready to play his songs!

 Grant and Mr. Carl Griggs
 Great job Grant!!
You did a great job!



Grant playing at recital.


Christmas 2012 Part 1

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Madison's 2nd Grade Class made 3 local children angels have a great 
Christmas instead of exchanging class gifts!   This is a picture with the
 gifts that were wrapped for their angels!  
They know it is more blessed to give than to receive!



The school had their Magazine reward trip scheduled for the Friday before we
got out for Christmas Break.  Madison and Grant got to go because they 
sold enough magazines!  Thanks to all who bought Magazines from them! 
 K-3rd grade went to Chuck E. Cheese and 4-6th went to Laser Chase and 
ate at the Food Court at CoolSprings.  I have a few pictures of bus ride and 
some at Chuck E. Cheese.  I was a chaperone for Madison's group, so I didn't
get any pictures with Grant at Laser Chase.  They both had a great time!



They loved hanging out on Bus with their buddies!







Ready for Chuck E. Cheese!
 Madison and her Best Friend Ella!

Bus ride with Grant and some of his buddies!

More of Grant's buddies!


 Madison and Ella excited!!

Madison taking her picture at booth!  Her favorite thing!            

Monday, December 17, 2012

Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas!
Eric, Becky, Grant & Madison

Grant & Madison at the
"Lighting of the Green" at Lipscomb.


We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Monday, November 12, 2012

October 2012

It has been a very busy past 2 months!  Madison is finally done with football cheer-leading and we are going to rest until the next season.  She has some camps to do this summer, but now we are enjoying coming home right after school. 
Grant is playing Guitar and getting ready for his first Guitar recital in December!  He is a little nervous, but I know he will do great.  He is used to playing the piano, but the guitar he said is just a lot tougher.  He is doing a great job playing Christmas songs on the guitar!  We are so ready for Christmas!!
I have their school pictures to share with you along with their Halloween costume pictures too!



Grant's Fall School Picture 


Madison's Fall School Picture


 Madison dressed up like 
"Dorthy"  for Halloween!

 Grant dressed up like "Emmett Kelley" for Halloween!

Grant is so tall next to Madison!  
They are ready for some treats!







Monday, October 1, 2012

Grandparent's Day & Homecoming at CA!

Friday was Grandparent's Day at CA.  The students (K-6) always put on a program for all the grandparents to see.  It was a cute program with a "Down by the Creek" theme.  I have a few pictures from the day to share.

  This picture was made at CA for the Grandparent
gifts.  They took the pictures and mounted
them on a wooden plaque.


 This is me and Madison at Graymere waiting
for the program to start for the Grandparents!
She is super excited to sing her cute songs!

 She was on front row ready to sing!

 Grant enjoyed most of his songs too!

 Grant at CA posing for a picture with Danny and Carolyn.

 Grant & Mrs. Cross

 These are some pictures that were on the board at CA
of Grandparent memories!  Look how adorable!

Funny!

 Madison and Miss Pullen!  
Madison loves her teacher!

 Madison Posing with Danny and Carolyn!

 After the program we went home for a 
few hours and then had to get
ready for the BIG NIGHT!
HOMECOMING!
Madison had to cheer on the Bulldogs and
get ready for the halftime show with
the varsity cheerleaders!

 Grant was ready in his Cub Scout shirt to help 
with the Chili Supper at CA and I was ready to
cheer Madison on through the night!

 Before each home game the "Preppy B's" ride around the 
football field getting ready for the game!

 This is Madison and her Varsity Cheerleader "Danielle".
They got announced before the game!

 Madison Cheering on the Bulldogs!

 Madison during the halftime show and one of her
stunting routines!  She was smiling and waving her pom poms!

The night was great and their routine was Awesome!  
They did a super job and everyone looked great!