Project 365

December 31

2009-12-31T21:03:00.002-06:00

This afternoon Judd found Mema's glasses!

December 30

2009-12-30T21:03:00.001-06:00

This picture was not taken today but I found in on my camera after downloading some pictures. It is to precious of a memory to not include in this year's 365. Jake was a shepherd during his Cubbies reenactment of Jesus' birth. I just loved it!

December 29

2009-12-29T21:00:00.001-06:00

The boys also received remote control trucks for Christmas. It took a day for them to charge so we didn't get to enjoy them until this morning. They were definitely a hit for all "three" of my boys.

December 28

2009-12-28T20:57:00.000-06:00

Today we celebrated Christmas with my mom and Benny. It was a few days after Christmas but it was good to not have to travel back and forth between houses all in one day.

One of the gifts that the boys received were cap guns. They both loved the cap guns. Judd was making us laugh so hard with the faces he was making each time he would pull the trigger.

December 27

2009-12-27T20:56:00.001-06:00

Judd didn't get a nap today because we were so busy traveling. Judd always takes a nap. He needs to sleep. I loves to sleep. The day just didn't work out for him to have an official nap time. By the time, we settled down to cook dinner Judd fell asleep in Jim's lap. The boy needs his sleep.

December 26

2009-12-26T20:47:00.000-06:00

Today we celebrated Christmas with the Perdue Family. Anna Kate received this adorable tutu made by Aunt Lara. We had a great time with all of our family.

December 25

2009-12-25T20:39:00.000-06:00

December 24

2009-12-24T20:36:00.000-06:00

We continued our tradition of opening one present on Christmas Eve which contained new pajamas for everyone. Here we are wearing our new pajamas getting ready to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

December 23

2009-12-23T20:33:00.000-06:00

Every year I take the kids to get their picture taken with Santa. Last year I decided to start displaying them each year on a table around this Santa. The Santa is special because all of his clothes are made from my grandmother's clothes and jewelry. Also, the handkerchief is the one I gave my mother on my wedding day.

December 22

2009-12-22T06:39:00.000-06:00

Jim and I are giving this picture the name "Causalities of Christmas." This year the kids broke one tractor ornament, a donkey from one of my nativity sets, two wise men from another nativity set. Also, not pictured are two picture frames Anna Kate decided to break. Jim and I couldn't believe that all of these things were broken. To be honest, it became very frustrating, but you can see in the picture the most important thing. Christmas isn't about the ornaments or my nativity scenes. Christmas is all about the baby in the manger.

December 21

2009-12-21T06:26:00.000-06:00

This year I didn't do as many Christmas projects wiht the kids. I had a long list of things to axxomplish but time got away from me and Christmas is in 4 days. We are doing our Jesse Tree every night so I don't feel like a complete failure. However, on this day we did decide to make the manger with hay.

December 20

2009-12-20T07:39:00.000-06:00

We asked Ms. Connie to take a picture of us this morning at church before leaving. I wanted a family picture all dressed up at Christmas. We could not get Anna Kate to stop crying once I put her down. Jim and I just laughed when we saw this one. Merry Christmas!

December 19

2009-12-19T22:05:00.002-06:00

DEFENSE!
Jake likes playing basketball but he is serious about defense. We have to keep reminding him to keep his hands up so that he does not foul the other players!

December 18

2009-12-18T22:01:00.000-06:00

She is still here! I feel like I have been posting so many pictures of the boys this month.

Today we had some really nice weather so we went outside and had a picnic for lunch. When I went to take some things inside I came back to find this...Anna Kate sitting with a whole bag of popcorn in her lap. She did not want to look at me and smile so I snapped the picture anyway.

December 17

2009-12-17T21:59:00.000-06:00

Jim has been sick all week. He has been in the bed for three days so when he came out today the kids were stuck to him like glue.

This was a sweet moment of reading before putting the boys to bed. He is such a good daddy!

December 16

2009-12-16T21:57:00.001-06:00

I found the gingerbread man alphabet file folder game this morning. This is something Jake enjoyed last year so I thought he would have fun doing it again this year. The difference this year was he had to match the lower case letters to the upper case letters in the file folder. He did a great job. He is so smart!

December 15

2009-12-15T21:49:00.000-06:00

Brothers. Best Friends.
The day has finally arrived. They are sharing a room. Gone are the days of separate rooms and baby beds. (I am shedding a tear.) My boys are getting bigger and this is just one of the many milestones they will share.

December 14

2009-12-14T21:34:00.000-06:00

Look at him go! Today is Judd's birthday! Jim and I gave him a bike. He loves it! I just wish that the weather was a little nicer and he could ride it more.

December 13

2009-12-13T21:30:00.000-06:00

THE BOOTS!
Jim and I decided to buy one another cowboy boots for our anniversary. We haven't been able to get them until now. Last night Jim took me to the store, I found some I really liked and he bought them for me. Unfortunately, we didn't find any for him.

This morning I was trying to find something to wear to church when I decided that I wanted to wear my boots. This is the outfit that I put together. I love my boots! I love my man!

December 12

2009-12-12T21:24:00.000-06:00

Today was Jake's first basketball game. Look at him shoot! Go Jake!
It was also Judd's third birthday party. I am torn over which picture to post.
So, I will post both.

December 11

2009-12-11T21:51:00.000-06:00

This is the cutest snowman! He was delivered to our home by a sweet family in our church.

He comes apart and the kids can put back together. His hat, nose, pipe, arms and scarf come off. The kids love taking him apart and putting him back together again. He is definitely a Christmas favorite.

December 10

2009-12-10T21:21:00.000-06:00

This is Jake's newest habit. He constantly has his fingers in his hair. He is pulling it, twisting it, flipping it. It drives us crazy. His hair already sticks up without him pulling it. We keep telling him that we are going to shave it off if he doesn't stop.

December 9

2009-12-09T21:19:00.000-06:00

Tonight the Preschool Praisers at Crosspointe sang Jingle Bells before the Children's Muscial. If you look to the far right you will see Jake. this was the best picture we could get of him on stage. We were not expecting them to be in the center of the stage.

December 8

2009-12-08T21:14:00.004-06:00

Today we made shape Christmas trees. I cut three triangles and the kids glued them in the shape of a Christmas Tree. They used foam shape sticks to "decorate" the tree. Babygirl LOVED doing a project with the boys especially since it involved stickers.

December 7

2009-12-07T21:10:00.000-06:00

Judd's imagination is amazing. This morning he had a wooden pig standing on a stool with the other little people looking at the pig. He kept saying that the pig was telling them about Jesus and singing “Hallelujah.”
Do you see that sweet little hand? I had to make sure it was in the picture.

December 6

2009-12-06T21:06:00.000-06:00

This is what my children like to do when they can't play outside. They are taking turns rolling each other around on hand trucks. I can't believe their daddy let them do this so close to my car!

December 5

2009-12-05T21:03:00.000-06:00

Today I ran in the St. Jude Half Marathon in downtown Memphis. It was quite an experience. I am glad that I did it but I am glad that it is over!

December 4

2009-12-04T20:59:00.000-06:00

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!

I just love our Christmas tree. However, I have been told by Jake and Judd that we have to get a star to go on the top for next year. I guess I will be looking for one during the after Christmas sales. Who knows what my tree will look like next year!

December 3

2009-12-03T20:57:00.000-06:00

Daddy and his boys! It is amazing how many times a day Judd will say "Daddy will you hold me?" but Jake rarely every asks. Tonight they both asked....

December 2

2009-12-02T20:53:00.001-06:00

This is one of the last times my baby boy will be napping in his crib. I just wanted to have a picture so that one day I can remember that he used to be a little boy. He is getting so big and I know that one day I will turn out and he will be taller than me. Hopefully, he will still be my snuggle bug.

December 1

2009-12-01T23:35:00.000-06:00

Can you believe it is December already? This is the last month of the 365 project.

Some time after Judd woke up this morning he found this old play phone that we have for the kids to pretend talking. by lunch he had "called" several people and he was finishing some work. Just so happens at lunch when I snapped this picture he was "talking to Uncle Michael" on his iphone. I love his imagination!

November 30

2009-11-30T23:33:00.000-06:00

In just a couple weeks, this handsome boy will be three. I just can't believe it!

November 29

2009-11-29T23:27:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday to Jim!
Today my hubby turned 32. We have a rule in our house that Christmas decorations can not be put out until after Jim's birthday. Since we have been so busy this year and December is swamped I I asked if we could decorate on his birthday. I would not have asked if his birthday did not fall on a Sunday.
He let me do it! He was even gracious enough to wear a Santa hat to put on the first ornament. This is a tradition that Jim and I started our first Christmas. He puts on the first ornament. It is the same ornament each year.

November 28

2009-11-28T16:08:00.002-06:00

Big Buddy v Grand-babies

All of the kids decided th wrestle with Big Buddy before we left Jackson Lake this afternoon. They had a lot of fun making memories.

November 27

2009-11-27T16:03:00.000-06:00

Tonight Anna Kate and I were playing peek-a-boo while she was in the bath. She got so tickled that I wanted to capture her smile on camera.

November 26

2009-11-26T16:00:00.000-06:00

We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving day in Georgia at Jackson Lake surrounded by friends and family.

November 25

2009-11-25T15:46:00.002-06:00

Peace in the midst of our loud world! All three children sleeping on the way to Georgia for Thanksgiving.

November 24

2009-11-24T15:44:00.001-06:00

Jim and Anna Kate were having the best time playing with his hat tonight before bedtime. She just kept giggling at him.

November 23

2009-11-23T15:41:00.000-06:00

Happy 7th Anniversary!
We went to The Butcher Shop in downtown Memphis. It was really good. The best part was we had a gift certificate to pay for the whole meal. Yummy!

November 22

2009-11-22T15:23:00.000-06:00

This afternoon Judd woke up from his nap before the other kids. We put him in the bed with us to cuddle and then he started going under the covers playing hide-n-seek.

November 21

2009-11-21T15:19:00.001-06:00

Silly dad, tricks are for kids!

November 20

2009-11-20T15:17:00.000-06:00

She is doing great with potty training. She has started smiling instead of crying. This picture was taken by our babysitter tonight.

November 19

2009-11-19T15:12:00.001-06:00

Look at the babies sitting so still and quiet watching Clifford The Big Red Dog.

November 18

2009-11-18T15:08:00.000-06:00

This morning I decided to cook pancakes and eggs for breakfast. The little ones wanted to watch and help. I just love to have the kids help cook in the kitchen.

November 17

2009-11-17T15:07:00.000-06:00

Today was another fun day doing crafts. Judd liked working with the feathers. He thought they felt really good.

November 16

2009-11-16T14:58:00.000-06:00

Today all of the kids in our cul-de-sac came over and drew a whole town on out driveway. It was really neat to see them all outside playing.

November 15

2009-11-15T15:00:00.003-06:00

This morning Judd wanted to help his daddy put his belt on before going to church. It was the sweetest thing to watch. I tried to capture the moment but it didn't come across in the picture.

November 14

2009-11-14T14:56:00.002-06:00

Jim is home from Mexico and my dinig room is finally decorated. I like this corner a lot. I have to finish the picture frames and then I will post a picture of that wall also.

November 13

2009-11-13T14:52:00.003-06:00

It's Fall Ya'll!
These are just a few Fall crafts we have been doing the past week.

November 12

2009-11-12T14:51:00.003-06:00

Boys + Dirt + Peace + warm Fall say= Priceless

November 11

2009-11-11T14:42:00.000-06:00

I received this picture in an email this morning. My sweet husband went out on the beaches in Mexico and wrote Jim loves Stephanie in the sand.

Let's say it together...Awwwwwwwww! I know he is GREAT!

November 10

2009-11-10T14:37:00.002-06:00

Potty Training has begun. While we were at Walmart yesterday Anna Kate picked out this frog for her potty. We have been using it when we are outside or traveling in the car. She just enjoys sitting on it. Too funny!

November 9

2009-11-09T14:32:00.002-06:00

This morning I took the kids to Walmart to pick up a few things. Just so happens I found this costumes for $2.00 each. I was excited and Mario and Luigi are constantly showing up around our house.

November 8

2009-11-08T14:29:00.000-06:00

Anna Kate gets very upset in the car. We were on our way to take Jim to the airport for his flight to Mexico. She didn't want any part of being in the car for the hour drive to Memphis.

November 7

2009-11-07T01:02:00.000-06:00

He had so much fun playing on the hay but I was able to catch him being serious for just one second.

November 6

2009-11-06T16:29:00.001-06:00

This is one of the pictures taken the night we visited the Double B Boys Ranch. It was a great night. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the ranch.

November 5

2009-11-05T00:40:00.000-06:00

This was a park experience to remember through out the ages.

I packed everyone up to go to the park for lunch and to play for a few hours. As soon as we got there I got Anna Kate out and while I was getting Judd out I heard Jake say "No, Anna." I turned around and she was just about to step into a big mud hole. I ran over there and just as I was close enough to grab her she stepped forward and went ankle deep in mud.

I told the boys that we would have to leave because she was filthy. Jake and Judd were both understandably upset but I couldn't think of anything else to do...until! I remembered that the boys had taken there clothes off in the car on the way home from Georgia. I searched and found a pair of Jake's wind pants and one of Judd's shirt. (FYI: I told Jake to put all of his clothes in the overnight bag, but he didn't. Thank goodness. Also, my mom had put Judd's 3t shirt on Jake) So I had a pair of 5t pants and a 3t shirt.hmmmmm! I took Judd's pants off of him, put them on Anna Kate along with the shirt found in the abck. Then I put the Jake's wind pants on Judd.

The little ones looked ridiculous but it worked and we got to stay at the park. I guess I am thankful for a mom who couldn't read the tags and a little boy we didn't follow instructions.

November 4

2009-11-04T00:38:00.001-06:00

Jake still enjoys riding his bike all the time.

November 3

2009-11-03T00:36:00.000-06:00

More fun in the sun! Anna Kate likes for the boys to push her on this tricycle. Most of the time they do a great job, but sometimes we have to remind them to be careful with her.

November 2

2009-11-02T00:34:00.000-06:00

Since we are trying to savor every minute of beautiful weather we decided to have a picnic for lunch. Everyone enjoyed it and Anna Kate decided to sit in water and then someone's plate. It made a big mess so we just took her pants off for a few minutes.

November 1

2009-11-01T00:28:00.000-05:00

This picture makes me want to roll on the floor laughing. It needs no explanation yet it needs some commentary.

By Sunday, Mema and Papa had to call in reinforcements. The Brighton Gang had started breaking them down. They were exhausted. Papa Wayne flies in with his work truck and teaches my kids how to fish with magnets. This kept them happy for over an hour which gave the others a chance to rest. Thanks Papa Wayne.

October 31

2009-10-31T00:26:00.000-05:00

Jim and I had the privilege to attend the Georgia va Flordia game today. It was a horrible game for UGA but we did get to see Tebow break Hershel Walkers record. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

October 30

2009-10-30T00:24:00.000-05:00

We dropped all of the kids off in Elko so that Jim and I could go to Jacksonville for the weekend. Anna Kate loves to ride on the golf cart. It was a great diversion so that we could leave without any tears.

October 29

2009-10-29T00:22:00.002-05:00

We have welcomed a new family of children into our home, The Boxcar Children.

I loved this book growing up so I decided to see if Jake would enjoy chapter books. We are going to start reading them on the way to Georgia tomorrow. I am so excited about reading the adventures of The Boxcar Children with my own children.

October 28

2009-10-28T00:06:00.002-05:00

Hey good lookin'! I like your cowboy boots.

Cowboy boots are Judd's favorite right now. He wears them everyday and with every outfit. Wind pants..no problem just add boots who needs tennis shoes.

October 27

2009-10-27T00:04:00.003-05:00

This. girl. loves. fried. chicken!

This was the first time she has ever tasted fried chicken much less had it on the bone. Not much else to say. The picture does all of the talking.

October 26

2009-10-26T23:57:00.000-05:00

This is just one of the many great pictures from the park today. The warm days of summer are quickly fading so I must soak in and store enough vitamin D to last until spring.
He is just growing into such a big boy.

October 25

2009-10-25T23:55:00.002-05:00

My three little munchkins just before we left the Fall Festival to come home. The monkey didn't want to smile but the princess and football player were all grins.

October 24

2009-10-24T23:52:00.000-05:00

Jake wanted to be sure that the ear protection was going to work before going to the Nationwide Race in Millington.

October 24

2009-10-24T23:33:00.003-05:00

This picture makes me laugh. He was having so much fun with the bubbles tonight. Jim captured this picture of his perfect beard.

October 23

2009-10-23T23:23:00.002-05:00

"You can't catch me!"
"I am too cute for this camo shirt!"
"Cheese"
"Why is she taking ANOTHER picture of me."

Anna Kate's thoughts as I am taking this picture.

October 22

2009-10-22T23:18:00.000-05:00

We decided to carve pumpkins tonight. It was a lot of fun. The boys didn't enjoy touching the "mushy stuff" inside.

October 21

2009-10-21T23:15:00.002-05:00

She is getting so big and her pigtails are getting so long. I just can't believe that my babygirl is growing so fast.

October 20

2009-10-20T22:59:00.001-05:00

Daddy's Home! Daddy's Home! Daddy's Home!

Meeting Daddy at the end of the driveway and then riding up with Daddy is an all time favorite around here. This is a memory I hope I never forget.

October 19

2009-10-19T22:55:00.000-05:00

The morning has finally arrived. The day to say good-bye to the pacifier. I took this picture this morning before taking it away from her.

I must say that she transition amazingly well. She cried for 20 minutes at nap time and did not cry at bed time.

October 18

2009-10-18T22:53:00.002-05:00

Yes, those are the same clothes from yesterday's picture. No, they didn't wear the same outfit two days in a row. Although that wouldn't be an uncommon occurrence in this home.

We went to a bonfire after the soccer games and I loved this picture so much I wanted to use it for "today's" picture.

October 17

2009-10-17T22:50:00.003-05:00

The last soccer game of the season was FREEZING! As you can tell, we were cuddling up close trying to keep each other warm. The smile is fake. We were all miserable!

October 16

2009-10-16T22:46:00.002-05:00

We were having a little fun in the neighbors yard today. I thought that I would get some good "fall" pictures of the kids with pumpkins, hay, etc...

Guess what? It didn't happen! Such is life.

October 15

2009-10-15T22:44:00.002-05:00

We were all packed up ready to come home when Mema decided to give the kids Pop Rocks. Who remembers Pop Rocks? Judd loved them. He wasn't too sure about all the popping but they tasted good.

October 14

2009-10-14T15:04:00.000-05:00

I had an opportunity that I don't normally have living in Tennessee with three children. I went shopping by myself. When I arrived back at mom's house Jake had fallen asleep on Grandpa's lap. I must tell you that this is a miracle. You are looking at a miracle.

October 13

2009-10-13T15:02:00.000-05:00

Today Papa Wayne, my dad, came to Elko to visit the kids. They are always happy to see Papa Wayne.

October 12

2009-10-12T21:05:00.001-05:00

Judd loves PECANS! He loves to find them, crack them and eat them. however, He doesn't like to eat shelled pecans in a bag. I guess he likes to work for his food. On this particular day, Sweet Papa let the boys have the pecan rollers and collect pecans that had fallen from the trees. They loved it! Here is my baby boy relishing in his work!

October 11

2009-10-11T14:11:00.000-05:00

Today was a long day for every one. Jim preached at good friends church this morning in Lake Park, Georgia. We all got up and drove 1 hour and 45 minutes to hear him preach. As soon as the service was over my mom, the kids and I left to drive back to Elko. We stopped to get the kids lunch and then Anna Kate was OUT!. This is what we all wanted to be doing.

October 10

2009-10-10T20:55:00.002-05:00

Each year the whole Perdue Family gets together for a weekend in October to go to the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. It is a great time to see everyone and the kids love seeing their cousins. This is a picture of most of the cousins.

October 9

2009-10-09T20:52:00.000-05:00

Like I said in a previous post, this boy loves to "work." He especially likes to work outside and it is even better when there is a tractor involved. He has always like riding the tractor with his great-granddaddy and his "grandpa" loves for him to ride and help.

October 8

2009-10-08T20:45:00.000-05:00

Jake is learning how to read, spell and write. Today we went outside and he was writing all of our names. When I came outside to get him for lunch I noticed this name on the ground. His middle name is Clayton. He was trying to write his full name. I just LOVED seeing him do this all by himself. It warmed my heart to see "school" paying off.

October 7

2009-10-07T20:43:00.000-05:00

"Wash Cloth Head"

Anna Kate was trying to wash her hair tonight or maybe she was hiding her mullet.(grin!)

October 6

2009-10-06T20:40:00.000-05:00

This big boy is one good worker. He enjoys having a job to do and help around the house unless it is picking up toys. We were getting my car ready to travel today and he wanted to help me vacuum it. I was more than willing to let him help. Just one of the reasons I love this big boy!

October 5

2009-10-05T20:37:00.000-05:00

I wish I could bottle that cute smile and adorable cheeks so that I can remember it forever. I know that he is going to grow up so fast and the baby face will be long gone. sniff! sniff!

October 4

2009-10-04T20:33:00.000-05:00

The Three Musketeers!

Jake and Cooper are good friends and Judd just loves being with them. The three of them are a hoot when they are together. Ms. Connie took this picture one night after AWANA. Jake and Cooper had just finished Cubbies and Judd, Puggles.

October 3

2009-10-03T20:31:00.000-05:00

A normal night of "Dead Gorilla" with daddy after dinner. They love to play this game with him. Anna Kate is now old enough to join in the fun.

October 1

2009-10-01T20:28:00.000-05:00

Just snapping a few pictures after giving Babygirl a bath tonight.

September 30

2009-09-30T17:06:00.000-05:00

She is getting so big. I can not believe how quickly she is is growing. Her mullet pig tails are getting longer also.

September 29

2009-09-29T16:43:00.000-05:00

This is the coolest bike. It is what we call the "Flintstone Bike." It doesn't have pedals so he has to use his feet to pick up speed and then balance on it to ride. Judd is amazing on this bike. He can ride it and do "tricks." It is a neighborhood favorite.

September 28

2009-09-28T16:40:00.000-05:00

"Which way is our goal?" yelling Coach Pastor Jim
"That way" the team would respond pointing to the goal

This was started after we scored a few goals for the other team at the beginning of the season. He would make them point to "our" before we kicked the ball. Just part of the joys of coaching 4-5 year olds.

September 27

2009-09-27T16:37:00.000-05:00

This swing is at a park near our house. The boys love it. It is a really cool swing that feels like you are sitting in a recliner swinging. To be honest, I love it as well.

September 26

2009-09-26T22:43:00.000-05:00

Look at him go. He actually scored after this picture was taken.

September 25

2009-09-25T21:10:00.000-05:00

The Baby Girl wanted to ride the bike like her big brother. Daddy was there to help her.

September 24

2009-09-24T21:10:00.001-05:00

This is a picture of the Crosspointe Staff and Wives. We enjoyed our time away.

September 23

2009-09-23T21:06:00.001-05:00

The picture speaks for itself.