More Milestones

Friday we reached more milestones in our family. It was Hunter's first time riding the school bus and It was Brian's last football game that he will play of the regular season in his high school career. He had his entire family there Daddy, me, Austin, Hunter, Jessie and her Mom, Paw Paw, Grandmama, Randy, Granny, Trevor, his Aunt Cricket, Uncle Brian and Maw Maw. He is truly loved by everyone who attended because they braced the cold weather all night to watch Brian on his senior night and to take second place by defeating Manchester. This win places the Trojans in the playoffs and they will play North Oconee High School next week at home.
I was overwhelmed with emotions all day. I kept telling myself to be strong for my youngest and oldest baby and whatever you do...do not cry! Yeah right! I saw the school bus coming down the road and I lost it. Then when I saw my little baby get off the school bus like a big boy, well you can imagine the river that flowed. Hunter and I talked the whole way home about the bus ride. He told me "Mama I had so much fun." I was really glad to hear that because I had worried all day about his safety and was he going to have someone on the bus to talk to? Would he know how to get on the bus and off at the correct stop? Was the bus driver going to be nice to him? And on, and on, and on. When we got home he was snickering and told his Daddy "Daddy, Mama cried like a baby." (thanks Hunter that was suppose to be our secret)








Then Friday night I had several hours to give myself the pep talk of how I can do this without crying in front of hundreds of people and embarrassing Brian. Well guess what? I made it. Yes, I hid my tears very well. I did not say that I did not cry, but I did not let Brian know. He even asked me "Heather, are you crying?" I quickly replied "nooo not me". My big baby has grown up so fast. It is hard to believe that I came into his life at 7 years old and have been able to watch him grow into this handsome, intelligent, loving, young man. Stephen and I are very proud of him, but know that we still have six months left of his senior year. Gosh I love this kid, we have become so close over the past few years and I'm really not looking forward to him flying the coop. I tease him and tell him that I will be visiting quite often when he goes off to college. It is such an accomplishment to raise good kids and Stephen and I have.

320 Sycamore is hosting a favorite things party on November 19th. Like Oprah's show of her favorite things, just much cheaper. This may give some of you ideas for the holidays. So, what are your favorite things? Join her on November 19th to share. I will see you there.

Today I had to pick Hunter up from school early for a dentist appointment. When I got to the school he was in the lunch room so I had to get him from there. When I went in his teacher told me that Hunter had some really great news in his Tuesday folder to be sure to check it out. As Hunter and I walked down the hallway I asked him what the good news was and he told me that he did not know. As we got into the room I opened up his folder and there was an announcement telling us that he made student of the month. I was overwhelmed with emotion and started hugging him.
Emotion not just because he was student of the month, but I could not believe that my baby was actually old enough to make student of the month.
He is such a good boy and we are so proud of him.

 

Our Halloween tradition every year is to carve a pumpkin with all of the kids. This year Austin did not have any interest in participating.Brian is always our master carver, and Britt and Hunter clean out the guts. We always tend to have a pumpkin fight even when I tell the kids no. Britt and Hunter started it this year by rubbing pumpkin goo on each other. Brittaney roasts the pumpkin seeds while everyone else patiently awaits the yearly treat. I think that our pumpkin turned out great this year, Brian did a wonderful job creating the face.

Last week the radiator in Stephen's truck went out and he had to replace it. Hunter was excited to give Daddy a helping hand with this project. He loves doing anything that involves getting dirty and standing alongside of his Daddy.

Halloween 2009

 

This year's halloween was really fun. Hunter dressed up as a black dog and I was going to dress up as a black mama dog, but he told me that he wanted to be the only one dressed up as a black dog. I called on my neighbor Michelle who had the most hilarious costume...a tacky tourist. This costume was a hit for the night. Many people came up to me telling me what a great costume that I had and even little kids were wanting to touch me and just laughing. I'm glad that I could make people laugh, Thanks Michelle. We had a fun night and Hunter was a little sad that trick or treating was over with as we were heading home at 9:00 p.m.

A suite night of magic!

Wednesday night I had the opportunity to take Hunter to see Disney on Ice presents Celebrations, Thank you Jason. I had mentioned to Stephen last week that I wanted to take Hunter to see that, but it was not going to happen financially. On Tuesday my step dad called me and asked me if I would like to take Hunter to see it and I said "I would love to, but we just do not have the money right now". He said "What if I have 3 tickets and a parking pass, would you take my grandson?", "Of course, I would love to." Since we were not sure if they were going to operate on Stephen's dad Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, Stephen felt that he should stay home just in case. So I called my neighbor Michelle to see if she and Toby would like to join Hunter and I since we were able to get 4 tickets.

 We got V.I.P. treatment all the way. The night started with v.i.p. parking in a parking deck that was literally right across the street from Philips Arena, so we did not even have to get wet although it was raining. We were greeted my several employees who guided us to our suite. Yes, I said suite and I'm here to tell you it was swweeeet! We really felt like the elite. The suite had 3 flat screen televisions, a freezer full of ice cream, and a refrigerator stocked with drinks. We did not have to buy anything, well except a souvenir for the boys. Everyone was extremely nice and we were so grateful for the tickets, they told us that they would keep us in mind for the next event. I love to make memories for Hunter that he will be able to look back on and cherish.