MONSTER JAM

Chase and Nolan have been enamored with monster trucks for about the last 9 months. For Christmas Jess bought the boys Monster Jam tickets. In the tradition of the South, I spent the day prior with the boys making Monster Jam posters. Chase's favorite truck is Grave Digger and Nolan's is Maximum Destruction or Blue Thunder (depending on the day).

Merry Christmas!

Nolan loves Sugar cookies

We have truly fallen off the blogging world...I am sorry. I do feel that I have a good excuse. I am pregnant and have been feeling the 1st trimester more than ever!

My boys are really excited (little do they know how much time we have before the baby is here). Chase really, really wants a girl. He tells us every day that he is so excited for his baby sister to come and he wants her to sleep in his room. My mom has already sent an outfit and Chase promptly put it in his drawer, because he is "sharing his drawers" with the baby.

Nolan wants a boy...mostly because Chase wants a girl.

Christmas cards did not get sent out this year, again I am blaming the 1st trimester for that as well.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas...I promise to post more pictures soon.

When mom is away...

This is what happens when I am not around. Notice...I bike helmet is only on one child...and I don't think a bike helmet will do much good when someone drives right into a tree!

Halloween 2008

Chase "Tony Stewart", Jess, and Nolan "Pooh/Race Car Driver"

Nolan making his way up to the door

The hard work pays off (notice the full size reeses & starburst)

Rene getting into the spirit

Chase sharing some of the candy with Aunt Amy

With the kids in bed, Amy and Jess dig in!




A nice family walk around the lake in Tennessee

Family walk around the lake



What a great Halloween and weekend with the family. We were all excited to have Grandpa and Grandma Scudder out to visit. We had so much fun with Uncle J and Aunt Amy at their house in Brentwood. The kids had a blast playing with Rene the dog and with all of Uncle J's cool toys. Tennessee is such a beautiful state and it was a perfect fall weekend with all the trees changing colors. It's so nice to have family that lives close enough to visit. The boys had such a blast going house to house trick or treating. They grow up so fast and it's so great to see how much fun they are.

Another trip to the Atlanta Children's Museum...

Anytime we have friends or family in town we try to go to the museum. The kids think it is great and, as you can see in the pictures below, they can be a bit on the goofy side!

This time we were able to meet my best friend Lynsey (who we only see once or maybe twice a year) and her husband, Mike, and their two boys Jack (4 1/2) and Owen (2). Chase has been waiting for weeks for their visit and has talked endlessly about which states they will have to fly through to make it all the way to Georgia from Minnesota. He told me the other night before going to bed that "Jack was his bestest friend in the whole wide world" (too cute).

Jack, Nolan, Chase, and Owen (Mike closely observing)

Chase and Roley the Steamroller

Jack and Nolan working hard in Bob's workshop

Nolan picked out the pretty lavender raincoat (Don't tell Hank)

Lynsey and I have always had a sweet tooth. Anytime we are together is reason to celebrate with a small treat. This time Lynsey spotted the gelato store right across the street from the parking garage. It turned out to be a great place...I am sure we will be going back.

All the Boys eager for their gelato treat

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Scoping out the waves...

Chase, Trent, and Nolan

Before moving to the south, I did not know that Alabama had a coast! Alabama does have a coast and it is beautiful. The boys all had the time of their lives.

This past weekend we went to Gulf Shores, Alabama with my sister and her family. In my early years, I remember spending summer vacation time in Idaho and being with cousins, there is not a greater memory that I have. I hope my boys will always remember having fun with their cousins!

Here are the pictures...

Nolan and Trent with their new beach hair style

Nolan loves the sand

Chase found his love for the boogie board

Hank and Chase take a ride on a wave

Pure fun in the water

How can you not love this face!!!!

Don't let this picture fool you!!!

Hillbilly Central

Thanks to everyone who made the "Hillbilly" supper-club such a success. The most popular event of the night was by far the karaoke. Denise rocked the house all night and we think she truly missed her calling in life. The food was outstanding and there's nothing like BBQ. We are definitely excited for karaoke night at Liz and Rob's.

Shawn and Wendy

Hank and Ric Battle it out

The gang watching Liz

Rob showing everyone how it's done "Rio Style"

Hank and Jess ready for Talledega

Ready for a trip to Walmart

Getting ready to eat

All the Hillbilly guys

Paul and Lyn

Brooks and Denise fitting the part almost TOO well