Football Ad Pictures

Well it is that time of year again, the change in the season and temperature. You can almost hear the beating of the drums in the distance and the Voice of the Bears yelling "Touchdown Bears". That's right it is time for High School Football.

We are so excited. Bearden is suppose to have another really really good season. Games are fun to go to and especially fun when you have family to cheer on. Our nephew Michael, #81, is playing again this year and we can't wait for him to show out on the field. I would try to tell you his position but I would probably get it wrong. I do think he is a receiver???? He catches the ball, but that is about all I know.

I'm sure Chad is shaking his head right about now as he reads this and is saying as long as we have been married and that is the only term she knows. I'll have to get a refresher course as the season gets going.

Anyway, my baby brother aka Coach C, is also participating with the BEARS. He is an assistant football coach to the senior and junior high teams and now has been named the HEAD 7th grade football coach. We have a cousin Hunter Weatherly that plays on that team and his dad (Chase) says they will be the best team Bearden has ever seen. All I know is there is a lot of boys playing.

Anyway, again.... One of our family owned businesses always takes a football ad out for the home game programs. It is always a treat because we get to put our kids picture in the ad as well. Here are the shots from that day. I will put them in order taken and I just want you to know that by about the 4th shot it started to thunder. (Anna hates thunder) you will see her reaction. She said hurry everyone we have to go inside.



We wish the teams good luck this year! GO BEARS!

We love Pictures!

What do babies, blue tongues, & boats have in common?

A FUN TRIP TO THE LAKE!

For Collin it was his first trip. I can hear it now, you took a 7 week old baby to the lake. I did and yes he had a life jacket. See...



Anna loves the lake as you know and she also loves blue ring pops. Here she is sporting a blue tongue and her daddy's sun glasses.



We had such a good time. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool, especially for August. It almost felt like FOOTBALL WEATHER!

We took the jet ski. The kids really love it, especially Michael. It was also used for pulling Michael and Anna on the tube.








We always have a lot of good food. Mimi made us BBQ sandwiches, yummy! Anna and Pawpaw went for a ride in the ski boat. She needed to drive take a nap.




We also met up with Christy and Michael Thompson. Kenli showed out with her newly learned wake boarding skills. YOU GO GIRL!!



The girls were exhausted by the time the day was ending.




We all made it home safely. We can't wait to go back again, whether it is this summer or next.




I just love this picture. I love how it focuses on Chad and Anna and Michael are faded. Can you tell I'm taking a photography class?

Collin's 6 week checkup

On Thursday, August 20th, my mom, Anna, and I headed back to El Dorado for Collin's 6 week check up. It was such a fun day. We took our time and just enjoyed our selves. We took Anna to McDonald's for lunch. They had a play room. At first she was very hesitant. She did not want to climb up, but she so wanted to slide down. She ate her lunch and got a little braver. She met a little boy and he showed her what to do. We couldn't keep her off of it then.








We let her play a little over an hour and then she got this yummy mini ice cream. They give them to the kids. I thought it was so cute and Anna thought it was so good. MMMMM she said.



Then we went to see Dr. Bevill. We first went and Collin was weighed and his temperature was taken. He weighed 13 lbs and 4 oz. WOW!!! Double Wow!!! We let him lay there for a minute to make sure that is was right and it was.





Anna weighed too, she weighed 38.8 lbs. She is growing up so much.

She also thought she needed to be checked out from Dr. Bevill. She laid on the table with her mouth opened. It was funny.



Collin measured 23 1/4 inches. We think that is not right but probably pretty close. He likes to keep his legs curled up. He got a good report and is in the middle of the chart when you cross his weight vs his length.



He is smiling and cooing more everyday. His face has cleared up and he is sleeping about the same as before. We love him and Anna both. It's hard to believe it has been 6 weeks.

We hail thee now, oh SAU. . .

I have MASTERED the world, (of education)

Congratulations Kelli aka (Nonna, Sister, Momma, Mrs. Barner)!!

Friday, Kelli graduated from Southern Arkansas University AGAIN this time with her Masters of Education.

WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!

Here are a few pictures of this exciting day!

Kelli walking in



Kelli with her family (Anna Grace took this, look at the angle)



Kelli with Dr. Willis, she was his student worker when she was getting her bachelor.



Kelli with me and Bud

Just Pictures!

THE END!

It's been one month already????

It is hard to believe that Collin turned one month old yesterday. He has changed so much. He really is a wonderful baby. He is very active and can be hard to hold, but he has the sweetest personality, and yes still has those heart melting BLUE eyes.



I'm still working on that perfect picture of him and then a perfect picture of Anna and him as well. Now I know why photographers charge so much. HA!



Collin is doing well. Growing everyday. He is smiling and trying to coo at us. He is really content unless he has a gas bubble. We have been using Gripe Water to solve that matter when it well, "bubbles ups." He is sleeping great for a one month old. The past two nights we are going about 5 hours and then he needs to eat, burp, and of course poop. Then he is back down for another 3.

We are struggling with one factor. If anyone has any suggestions I will truly appreciate it. Just email me or leave me a comment. Collin is nursing and he took to it so well, maybe too well. I will be returning to work after he is 2 months old so he is going to have to have a bottle. He hates the bottle. I have tried about 3 times and he doesn't like it or the pacifier. My goal this week is to pump and try a bottle everyday. I got on Babycenter website for some suggestions and I will start with that. This is the complete opposite from Anna. She struggled taking the breast, but finally got the hang of it.

I'm really enjoying being at home and things are getting easier for me as I adjust to being a mom of two now. My kids are truly a blessing from God. Yesterday, I felt like Betty Crocker or Martha Stewart. I had my two wonderful children, I got to work a little bit in our "Safari" flower beds, and I made two kinds of cookies for my hard working husband. I had dinner ready and the house was clean before he got home and I really was not a bit tired. Is this what it feels like to be a stay at home mom?

Anna now has two playmates that tend to come over live with us. She took a picture of them. Do you see them? Joy is on the right and Lily is on the left. There also seems to be a crocodile that loves to swing in Collin's baby swing.



Anna is so funny with some of things she says about Collin. I have a project I'm working on for her. I'm going to write a book of things she says about the little man. This is one project I WILL complete. I'm so bad about that. Starting something and never finishing it. Is anyone else like that, or is it just me?



I think she enjoys staying at home but she misses going to Ma maw's and Pawpaw's as well. When we go to visit she always ask for an Egg Sandwich, Cheerios's no milk, and to play in the sandbox. She has tested the waters just about everyday, but she is adjusting to not being the center of attention. I think I'm feeling a little better about that as well. At first I hurt really bad for Anna. I wanted to go beyond to make sure she did not feel left out, to make sure she had extra hugs and sugar. I think I needed it more than she did. Like I said each day we grow and become more used to a family of 4.

Enjoy the pictures and videos and may God bring blessings to your home as well.

Collin one day old in hospital


Collin first born and what Anna has to say...