Camoflauge doesn't always work!

I having been sitting here at the computer, diligently working on my blog (that I have neglected for a few weeks) when I hear..."click, click, click" on the hardwood floor. I think, "Well, I need to go let the dogs outside". I go in the living room and Tink is ready to go outside and do her "business" before bedtime. I open the door and the Artic chill nearly knocks me down...Tink goes on outside and I turn to see where Tyson is. Guess what? No Tyson.

Me: Tyson? Come on buddy...you wanna go outside??

NO ANSWER.

Me: Tyson? Come on...let's go outside? ("Let's"...ha! Like I was really going to go outside and freeze my behind off!! hahahaha)

NO ANSWER.

So, I shut the door and go to investigate just where little cold-natured Tyson is hiding so I won't make him go outside.

This is what I found...

Snuggled up in the warm, comfy confines of Whit's CAMOUFLAGE comforter, I find Tyson...did he really think the camo would hide him??

Sweet Memories in the Making

Test question for the day...

Am I a sucker for:

baby blues?

these two?

blue tongue?

The correct answer...ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday EmmaRae!

Sunday was definitely a day to remember! We got together and celebrated EmmaRae's (aka RaeRae) 3rd birthday!

To start the party off...we had a Barbie cake, ice cream, chip and dip. The cake was GREAT (thanks Mrs. Kim) and I'm sure that anyone in attendance would tell you that we ALL ate entirely TOO much cake!!! :)

After the cake, we moved on to a much more important matter...THE GIFTS! If you have never been to a 3 year old birthday party, let me tell you...you fall in love with them all over again! Seeing the excitement on her little face and in her little eyes...well, it just melted my heart!!

She got several Barbies, some movies, clothes, make-up and a new pink tricycle! She was so excited!!

A few weeks ago we all gathered to eat supper with Mother and Daddy. Well, RaeRae discovered that Whitty had some new boots! Whitty and RaeRae's conversation...

RaeRae: Whitty, I lub ur boots. They so pretty!

Whitty: Well, thank you RaeRae...would you like to have some boots like Whitty's?

RaeRae: Yemp I would Whitty!

Well, that's all it took...Sissy (aka, me) was on a mission...no store, Internet site or Tractor Supply store was safe until I secured a size 7, pink and brown pair of John Deere boots for my little RaeRae...

I mean, does it really matter that it's Christmas and I haven't bought one (and folks that's the truth) Christmas present? That the bills seem to roll around a lot faster than the paycheck does? That the pantry is bare and the dogs are starving? NOPE!! All that mattered to me was the look on RaeRae's face when she opened her gift and realized, she had some boots just like Whitty's!! (I know what you are thinking...and yes, I'm a sucker for some baby blue eyes!)

More than me being a sucker for baby blues...I'm a sucker for my two favortie girls...pink boots and all!

Happy 3rd Birthday RaeRae! Sissy loves you to the moon and back!

Recipe Thursday!!

Since I consider myself a professional of this recipe (I made 8 pies during the Thanksgiving holiday), I decided to share it with you, my blogger friends!

I love pecan pie and this recipe is really simple! Hope you enjoy!!

Pecan Pies

(This recipe makes two pies)

2cup of sugar
2stick of butter (melted)
2cup of chopped pecans
1 cup of Golden Eagle syrup
6 eggs
2 unbaked pie crust


Combine all ingredients; pour into pie shell. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees.

My Little Tiny Jazz

Just wanted to do a quick post...it's been a rough day. Thirteen years ago, a sweet little puppy came into our life...and today, we had to say goodbye.

Jazz has been the ruler of the roost, the Lady of the House and one of the best friends I've ever had. For those of you who don't love your pets as your children, you won't understand the hurt I'm feeling. For those of you who do, you know how my heart feels as if it's been broken into a million pieces.

I know time will ease the pain, but for now, it hurts and it hurts bad. I can be thankful that she was such a faithful companion, such a sweet girl and that she was mine for 13 years!

You will be missed Jazz! I love you!

Thankful thoughts for November 2009

I was challenged by a dear friend (KTB) to list one thing, each day, that I am thankful for during the month of November. I actually kept up for the first three days, after that, I just jotted it down to be "blogged" about at a later time...like TODAY!



I am THANKFUL for....



Nov. 1 - being able to spend the day with Whit and Honeybun

Nov. 2 - having a job that I love!

Nov. 3 - my parents for taking Whit to physical therapy

Nov. 4 - a child, who, is slightly battered, but still here with me

Nov. 5 - phone conversations with old friends

Nov. 6 - a great football team, fantastic Senior boys

Nov. 7 - being able to cook and spend the day with Whit, Poppa and MeMe June

Nov. 8 - feeling guilty for not going to church (Whit's still recovering from surgery)

Nov. 9 - "I love you Momma"

Nov. 10 - little girls who call me "Sissy"

Nov. 11 - a place to call home

Nov. 12 - my sister...she is my ROCK!

Nov. 13 - the trip to Courtland with my sister, Susan, my brother-in-law Charles and Whit...and after all these years, still having that Wildcat spirit!

Nov. 14 - time with extended family

Nov. 15 - being able to go to church...and loving every minute of it!

Nov. 16 - another stressful Monday

Nov. 17 - the best brother-in-law! And for him being a CONSTANT in Whit's life when she needs a father

Nov. 18 - Honeybun coming into the world & blessing our lives; and for little newborn babies!

Nov. 19 - puppy kisses when I'm sad

Nov. 20 - a Friday night at home

Nov. 21 - lazy Saturday mornings

Nov. 22 - new friends, that treat you like family...

Nov. 23 - being able to go to the movies with my daughter, and loving every minute of it!

Nov. 24 - little babies that smell soooo good

Nov. 25 - the smell of fresh baked pecan pies

Nov. 26 - my family

Nov. 27 - quiet days at home

Nov. 28 - my Auburn Tigers! WAR EAGLE!

Nov. 29 - my Sunday school class

Nov. 30 - 13 years, with the best friend I ever had, and knowing when it's time to say goodbye

Recipe Thursday!!

Two major components you will need for this recipe are...a Sharpie marker and Ziploc bags. Did that get your attention?? I thought it might! When I first heard about this recipe, I was very skeptical, as I'm sure you will be too...

Who loves omelets?? Eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, tomatoes, onion, green onions, cheese....an omelet is pretty much one of those things that, if you like it, put it together with an egg and WA-LA!! Well, what about an omelet in a Ziploc bag? With your name on the Ziploc bag? :)

First you line up all the little crumb snatchers (aka, kids, husbands, boyfriends, etc...although I don't recommend having the husband and the boyfriend over for this culinary delight at the same time ;), give each one a Ziploc bag and let them write their name on the bag. Ok...now this is where it gets hard. You take a large pot and fill it with water, get the water boiling. (ok, it's gonna be a little easier from here on out) Take one egg, two eggs, three eggs or four, however many you want for "your" omelet, because this recipe is "to each their own". Crack your egg and put it in your Ziploc bag. Then add whatever your little heart desires to your bag!! For my omelet, I use:

• 1 egg
• salt and pepper, to taste
• cheese
• butter (maybe 1 or 1 1/2 teaspoons)
• "real" bacon bits
• cooked, scrambled sausage
• cheese, did I already mention cheese? :)

Once you have everything added to your bag, zip it up, and squeeze the bag until your yolk breaks and you've mixed your ingredients together. Drop your bag into the boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. (You can cook several bags at one time, FYI, that's why you write your name on the bag!) When you get your bag out of the water, open it up...your own personalized omelet slides right out of the bag on to your plate and is ready for consumption!! Oh, so, GOOD!!!!

This recipe is especially great for kids because they get to help cook and is amazed that what you pay an arm and a leg for at Ihop...can be done at home, in your pajamas! It is sooo much fun! Me, Whit and Holly tried this out and they loved it...hope you do too!!

Introducing...Mr. Tildon Banks Lowery...aka "Harold"

Kyle and Alicia Lowery

proudly introduce their new son,

Tildon Banks Lowery,

aka "Harold" (hehehe),

born on November 18, 2009

at 4:56 p.m.

He weighed 8 lb. 1 oz.

and was 19" long.

We waited on Harold for what seems like an eternity....and now he's finally here!! We are so blessed and happy to finally get to meet him! Congrats Kyle and LeeLee!! We love you all!!

Happy Birthday...to the Sweetest Boy I know!!

Happy Birthday Honeybun!

This sweet boy came into our life a few years ago, Easter of 2007, to be exact...

and has been with us ever since!! When I first met Honeybun, he was a very shy boy. He wouldn't talk very much. He and Whit were total opposites!! :) It took some time, but he feels right at home with us now! I could not have asked for a more caring, kind and special person to be a part of Whit's life.

Honeybun, I hope this birthday is filled full of wonderful memories for you. Please know that you are loved and that you are so very special to us!! We love you!!

Recipe Thursday!!

What is a sure fire way to get your kids to eat broccoli? Just put a little cheese on it! I love broccoli and cheese!! I have eaten several broccoli and cheese casseroles that have rice in them, but I really don't like the rice...I know, I'm a weirdo, but I would just rather have it without the rice. So when a very dear friend (and I DO mean, V-E-R-Y D-E-A-R F-R-I-E-N-D) brought some of her famous broccoli and cheese casserole to work...I fell in love!!! Thank you Pam for sharing this recipe with me...and once again, it's quick and easy...and oh so cheesy! :)

Broccoli Casserole

1 2 lb. bag of chopped broccoli (I used the florets and a little more than 2 lbs.)
1 block of Velveeta cheese (16 oz) ( I used the largest block)
1 can of Cream of Mushroom (I used the Family Size can)
1 stick of butter
½ - ¾ cup of milk
1-2 sleeves of Ritz crackers

Boil broccoli. Mix cheese, Cream of Mushroom, butter, and milk and melt slowly until all is mixed well. Then pour over the broccoli.

Top with crushed Ritz crackers. Pats of butter on top. ( I melt 1 stick and pour over top)

Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until golden on top.

If you want to see the youngest Jean gal smile...just make this for her! It is another "Jean Gal Way Recipe"...that's just the way we roll...quick, simple, but oh so good!!!

Happily Hairdrying...

Ever forget...

• what young love feels like?
• when you would do absolutely anything for that someone special?
• when no task was too great?

If you've forgot that feeling, just take a look...

Sometimes 3 hands are better than one!

I've been Awarded!!!

A special Thanks to one of my favorite girls, Angie at http://www.cannoncreations.blogspot.com/. She is such an inspiration to me...she's a wonderful example of a Christian woman and she's a fun, fantastic, COOL Mom!! I am blessed to know her, love her and call her my friend.

Here are the rules for the award:




1) You must thank the person who gave the award and list their blog and link it.
2) You must share "10 Honest Things" about yourself.
3) You have to present this award to 7 others whose blogs you find brilliant in content and/or design, or those who have encouraged you.
4) Last, you must tell those 7 people they've been awarded HONEST SCRAP and inform them of these guidelines in receiving the award.

"10 Honest Things"

1. I'm a homebody. I love to get off work, rush home and just "be at HOME". If I didn't have to leave home, EVER, I think I would be ok with that :)
2. I am very sympathetic toward animals and not so sympathetic toward humans.
3. My favorite article of clothing is my pajamas which I automatically get into once I get home.
4. I still believe as Cinderella does...that "one" shoe can change your life!
5. I think my sister is the greatest person I've ever known and I pray that one day, I will be the Mother that she is and the Christian that she is.
6. I love to snuggle in bed with my doggies :)
7. My greatest fear is losing my child.
8. My most treasured possession is my grandmothers wedding ring.
9. I'm scared of growing old alone.
10. The one wish that I have for my daughter is to live without regrets.

I give this award to....

Angela at http://www.bryantandcasey.blogspot.com/

Kim at http://www.lawsonpartyoffive.blogspot.com/

Niki at http://www.benbrooke/blogspot.com

Courtney at www.longsatlegglofts.blogspot.com

Robin at www.dv8salonspa.blogspot.com

Mika at www.preciouspromisesofhope.blogspot.com

Maryalice at www.codyandmaryalice.blogspot.com

Recipe Thursday!!

Not to disappoint again...it's Recipe Thursday! I'm sorry I didn't have a recipe for you last week, but I thought Whit's surgery took precedence over recipes, ya think? :)

This recipe is from my Aunt Beverly. She is a wonderful Christian woman, whom I love dearly! (She's not a bad Rook partner either!) When I first tried this recipe, I loved it! I didn't realize how easy it was...and you know me, the easier, the better! I don't know about you, but I LOVE chicken and dressing! With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, who has time to cook? I know I don't (nor do I want to...) So, for Recipe Thursday, this is Chicken and Dressing the Jean Gals way...

Chicken and Dressing

3 slices of white bread (broken up; no crust)
8" skillet of cornbread, use 3/4 of it, broken up, no crust)
1 stick of butter, melted
1 egg
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 - 12.5 oz. can of white chicken chunks (do NOT drain)
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 teaspoon of sage
1/4 teaspoon of poultry seasoning
1 medium onion (chopped)

Mix all ingredients in greased pan and bake on 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn oven to 500 degrees until desired brownness.

Yummy, yummy, yummy!!! Quick, simple and delicious!! And a little note to all you gals...If you can talk your Mom into cooking the cornbread for you, it makes it even easier!! :) Love to you all!!

I am most thankful for...

My dear friend KTB, challenged me to list one thing, each day during the month November, that I am thankful for. For the first three days of this month...

I am thankful for

• Sunday, November 1, 2009 - Being able to spend the day with Whit and Honeybun
• Monday, November 2, 2009 - having a job to go to that I love
• Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - my parents for taking Whit to physical therapy

Happy Halloween

Just wanted to share a few pics of the precious Trick or Treaters we had last night...only had 3, but when you live in the sticks, that what you get!

Cole Brand - Isn't he just the cutest little Auburn Tiger you have ever??

Kristen Lowery - Isn't she just wickedly cute??

Ok, call me prejudice, but have you ever really saw a Snow Princess, a beautiful, sweet Snow Princess? The kind that makes you oohh and awe and feel all giggly inside?? Well, if you haven't, you're about to...I may not have birthed this little beauty, but I'm telling you, I could not love her more if I would have!! Rae-Rae (aka, EmmaRae) is a joy in my life that I have been blessed with. We love her so very much!!

She got a "special" Halloween treat from Sissy (aka, Me), Whitty (aka, Whitney) and Bobo (aka, Dustin). She had a bag and candy, lip gloss and chapstick! She wanted Bobo to take her picture and put it on his phone. If you think the boy can scramble on the field on Friday nights, just let Rae-Rae ask him for something and he becomes the "Scrambling Fool". He loves her and she loves him right back!

Our Snow Princess...

I sure hope ya'll had a great Halloween! We sure did!

Surgery/Physical Therapy

Sorry it's taken me so long to post, but since surgery was completed on Thursday, I've been a little preoccupied being Mother, Physical Therapist, Nurse, Clean-up Crew, Cook, Laundry Queen, Chicken Feeder, Tush Wiper, Hair-Brusher, Dog Groomer, TV Remote Finder, Drink Fixer, Medicine Dispenser, Teethbrusher, Wound Cleaner, Dresser, Shopper....the list goes on and on.

Did I mention, the list goes O-N and O-N???

Surgery went well, Dr. Cain had to remove part of her scapula and remove several bursas, but he said with the completion of physical therapy, she will be good as new. And hopefully, be ready for some Lady Cats softball come Spring 2010.

Before surgery, they gave her a block that numbed her and it really helped with the ride home from Birmingham. But it didn't help when we had to start physical therapy Friday morning. Yeah, you heard me right, we had to start PHYSICAL THERAPY Friday morning! I didn't get pics Thursday, my nerves were too frayed, but I did manage to take a few Friday at physical therapy, just a few, because Whit was not feeling the whole "blog" thing. :)

Her therapist, David, removed her bandages and let me take a quick pic. Doesn't look too bad, but Whit assured me, "It's hurts like crap Mom."

FYI: She WAS NOT a happy camper!

The one thing that did make me happy though was the sign that was in her physical therapists room...

God is SO good...all the time!

Have a Blessed DAY!!!

Blessings

Wow! Can you believe it's already Nov. 1? Where has this year went to? I guess I am feeling a little bit sentimental this morning, but I can't help it. I guess I can blame it on the last several days, lack of sleep or just being completely worn to a frazzle, but I know it's just that I took time to listen when my sweet Saviour whispered to me this morning...

When I woke up this morning, I rolled over and looked at the clock and realized that I hadn't "fell back" last night, so instead of it being 7:20, it was actually 6:20! I groaned and thought "oh, man!" But I got up and went into the living room to check on Whit. (She's been sleeping in the recliner since she had surgery.)

I had the most overwhelming feeling this morning...I was completely brought to tears thinking about how truly blessed I am! I thought of all the parents that have lost children, have sick children or have never been blessed with children...and here my most precious blessing is...slightly battered, but ALIVE! What a great feeling, just knowing, I can sneak in a take a picture, kiss her sweet forehead, brush her cheek and hair!!! It's moments like this, quiet moments, that God speaks to you, to the very core of your soul and makes you gasp and stand in awe at His majestic power and blessings. His blessings, that I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I DO NOT deserve, but because I am forgiven, He has blessed me with...and blessed me beyond measure! Thank you Jesus, for my blessings and for especially for my child!

I have been reading daily about little Stellan, and wondering what his poor Mother is going through! If your not familiar with his story, it's a blessing just to read...it will touch your heart. So, I am asking, today as you pray, please pray for me and Whit, but say a special prayer for little Stellan and his Mommy, because if your a Mother, you know the power of a Mother's love. Pray for the Mother's that have lost their children way too soon and for the women that are Mother's, in their heart, but their poor bodies just can't give them a child. Especially pray for those women who have children, and just don't realize the precious blessings they have been given.

Thanks for all the prayers that have went up this week for me and Whit. We love each and every one of you!

Surgery

Just wanted to give a quick update to my blogger buddies...

Dr. Cain called me Tuesday afternoon and told me that he wanted to do surgery on Whit's shoulder tomorrow. So, after recovering from the shock of it being done that quickly, I spoke with his nurse yesterday and she told us to be there Thursday morning, 7:30 a.m.

So please, say a special prayer for my Whit in the morning, and her Momma too :)

We are hoping to get to come home tomorrow afternoon, if the surgery goes well.

Love you guys and thanks for the prayers!!!!

Happy Halloween Ya'll

Last night, Dudu, Pamela, EmmaRae, Kayla, me and Whit...had a ball! A big, orange, PUMPKIN, ball! We carved pumpkins! Great fun was had by all...well, at least by the two littlest ones...

It started off a little "spooky" at first...Whit...17...a darkened night...and a KNIFE!! She managed to get the top off of her pumpkin without too much bloodshed...

EmmaRae scooping out her "punkin snot"...

And for those you who don't know what "punkin snot" looks like...just take a gander...

By the time the pumpkins were carved, I had "punkin snot" all over me and to my surprise, even found some in my shoe! I wonder if Cinderella ever had to put up with such!!! The pumpkins turned out great! Just a little proof that kids still enjoy good family fun!!!

Happy Halloween Ya'll!!!

Recipe Thursday!!

It's that time again...Over the weekend, I had a house full! Robin was here getting Whit ready for Miss Berry and most of the family was in and out all day on Saturday. Mom gave me a new recipe a few weeks back that she had gotten from Mrs. Gloria at church. I was a little skeptical because it looked "too easy". And, once again, I was right...it was too easy...but boy was it GOOD! Whit loved it...and once again...we did it the Jean gals way, except, I had to clean the kitchen. But, since all I had to do was throw the cans away, I didn't complain too much! :) This is another "soup" recipe, but as cool as the temps have been the last few days, I didn't think ya'll would mind...let me introduce you to..."Chicken Corn Chowder"...







Chicken Corn Chowder







1 - 12.5 oz. can of white chicken chunks (drained)



16 oz. of chicken broth



1 - can of cream of chicken soup



1 - can of potato soup



2 - cans of Mexicorn (do not drain)



8 oz. of Mexican Velvetta



1 - bunch of green onions, chopped



1 - small can of mushrooms, chopped



1 - small jar of jalapenos, chopped







Combine all ingredients in crock pot and heat thoroughly.







It is sooooo good...you'll be dying to find out what I come up with for next week!!! Enjoy!! :)

What makes a "winner"?

Although we didn't come home with the crown, I am EXTREMELY proud of Whit! She did a great job and was absolutely STUNNING! Well, I'll let you be the judge of that...

This photo is of Whit and a dear friend, Abbey. This was her last pageant at Berry High School and although we didn't win, she did GREAT! As to the title of my post, "What makes a winner", I believe that, hands down, Whit is a winner. Not only is she beautiful on the outside, she has a heart of gold.

During her interview, she was asked, "What television show most represents your life?" Her response? "Gilmore Girls". For any of you who haven't watched Gilmore Girls, it is about a single mother and her daughter, their trials and triumphs. That melted my heart!! I know we don't have the traditional family, but we have all we need...we have each other and most importantly, we LOVE each other...to the moon and back! I love you Whit!!

Prayers Needed!

Today we go to Birmingham for a 3D Cat Scan of Whit's shoulder. Please pray that a scope type surgery will be all that is required to fix her shoulder. We will hear from Dr. Cain on Monday and expect a fast-paced track for her surgery and speedy recovery. I thank you, in advance, my blogger friends, for your prayers!

Recipe Thursday!! Today's feature...Brunswick Stew

When the leaves start to fall, the air cools to a crisp temperature and flip flops start to be out the question...I start craving soups, stews and hearty meals! My all time favorite is Brunswick Stew. My Granny Kuykendall used to make homemade Brunswick stew...but as I have previously stated...us Jean gals don't roll that way. We like simple, quick and delicious! It's made in our home, so I guess it could be considered as "homemade". :) So, here on Recipe Thursday, I give you..."Brunswick Stew"...the Jean gal's way!





Brunswick Stew



1 lb. of ground beef, browned

1 small onion chopped

2 - 16 oz. cans of cream style corn

2 - 10 oz. cans of BBQ pork

2 - 10 oz. cans of white chicken chunks (drained)

1 - 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes

1 - 10 oz. can of diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 cup of ketchup



Brown hamburger meat and onion together in skillet and drain well.



Place in 5 quart dutch oven (or crock pot). Stir in remaining ingredients. Blend well. Add water to make stew thinner, if you like a more "soupy" texture. Cover and cook over "VERY" low heat for 45 minutes until flavors are blended and heated thoroughly. Stir very often, because it scorches very easily.


Mom gave me this recipe and I was a little leery, but one bite was all it took! Literally, one bite is all it will take to bring you guys over to my and Whit's way of thinking! This soup/stew is divine!!! I like my Brunswick stew a little thinner than some people do, so just add water or not! It's totally up to you! I like to add crushed red pepper to my bowl of Brunswick Stew, Whit likes to eat hers on bread, like a sandwich, Dudu like to line her bowl with bread and put her stew on top, Colby likes to put his in the freezer until it's cool (he's a wuss...lol)....NO MATTER how you eat it...YOU WILL LIKE IT TOO!!

And you thought Mrs. Bowling was the only Chef to graduate from Berry High School in 1991!

First of all, let me make one thing clear...we're not House of Bowling and we don't host "Cooking Camp"...we're just Mom and Daughter trying to nourish our way through life!!! :) KTB has WWAAYY too much energy to last one day at our house! :) She would die of boredom...would strangle me and Whit for the lack of "creativity" when preparing meals! I cook it, Whit cleans it. That's just how we roll. :) Anyway...

I have been struggling for about a week now, for something to blog about. I have:

• thought long and hard about it
• Googled "blog topics"
• snapped random pics to the point that Whit and Honeybun hide when I get the camera (what's up with that??? It's not like I post embarrassing pictures of them!! Gosh!)
• the dogs fear me and my camera too

So, I have just been stumped! And I know it's just writer's block...all of us famous writer's have this problem and I know that it will pass. :)

So I was in bed this morning, tossing and turning, couldn't sleep...with a gazillion thoughts going through my mind....when "BAM"...it came to me...I need to blog, at least once a week, about recipes!

Whit is always calling me or texting me with:

Whit: "Mom, what are we having for supper? I'm S-T-A-R-V-I-N-G!!! I'm hungry as a hostage!"

What better way to share recipes and stories about the person I got them from, than to blog about it! Technology...gotta love it!

So from this day forward, I have designated Thursdays as...(drum roll, please)...

Recipe Thursday!

HA! You thought I was going to come up with some really snazzy name, didn't you?? Remember, us Jean gals are simple...I cook it, Whit cleans it!

Please let me know what you think. I promise not to post anything that I haven't cooked and tried. Enjoy!!!

Homecoming 2009

Congrats to all the Seniors of 2010!! Even though we came in 2nd, ya'll did an AWESOME job!!!

When school is just too much to handle!

I often wonder what they are giving our kids at Berry High School! Some days, it's all they can do to get home without falling asleep! Some days they do manage to make it to the couch...

If anyone knows what they do to "put them to sleep" like this...let me know so I can stock up on it for the weekends!!!

Prom 2009

Since I got a late start on my blogging career, I missed a few important blogs in Whit's high school years. Just wanted to share a few pics from her Junior Prom.

Honeybun and Whit at Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa

Whit sporting Honeybuns jacket! She's mine, but she sure is a cutie!!

Probably my favorite pic of the night...aren't they sweet??

And last, but definitely not least, EmmaRae and Honeybun! If you think Whit loves Honeybun...she ain't got nothing on EmmaRae!

What do fullbacks do during their down time?

I know, I know...all of you have wondered at some point in life, just exactly what it is that fullbacks do during downtime?

• Do they power lift?
• Do they run marathons?
• Do they sit at the mirror and practice their game face?
• Do they endlessly watch the game film?

Well, I have the answer to one of the most sought after questions. Want to know what the answer is???

Although it may look like he is practicing "protecting the ball", that is NOT what is going on here...

And the answer is...

THEY CROSS STITCH!!!

That's right...they cross stitch! Now you know!!

Next time you see this strapping, young man come barrelling down the football field, either carrying the ball or taking out an opponent, just remember this post...those precious hands aren't just made to tackle, kill and destroy...they were made to "stitch" also!!