A Night Out...

We went to the Alluvian two nights ago for a little get-a-way with Josh and Lauren Ginn. Josh is in law school with Taylor. We went to Gardenias (sp?) for supper (where the amount of food that we consumed will make you sick!!) but it sure was yummy. We missed Banks terribly but it was fun to have a night out.
Josh and Lauren...who were celebrating their one year anniversary!!
Christina and Lauren..."Hey Lauren, where are your eyes??"
Taylor and Josh loved this picture of duck hunting in the Delta!!

Merry Christmas 2007

I do not know why i only have a couple of pictures from Christmas. I guess I was so busy opening...i forgot to take pictures. We had a fabulous Christmas. It is so much fun to watch Banks. Eventhough he does not understand that whole Santa concept now, he loved seeing everyone and opening his MANY presents! Here is the precious tricycle that Neise and Poppy gave him. He loved "scooting" all around the house on it. He is showing it to Papa!
Mc (my brother) gave Banks his first four wheeler.You push a button and off he goes! So fun!!
Zoom....out the door!!
Here are Mimi and Papa with their great-grands! (Clark, Mimi, Banks, Papa, and Hadley)

Christmas in Canton

We went to Canton last night with Taylor's family to see all the lights. Both of the boys loved the lights. I think we will make that a family tradition to do every year!
Zee Zee, Pop, and Aunt Lucy stood in line (while we went into the animated museum) so we could all ride on the fire truck. Look in the background and see Julie, Tommy, and Wyatt.
Taylor, Banks, Tommy and Wyatt had a great time on the careousel (sp??)
Zee Zee and "her boys"!!

Where is Rudolph?

Here he is!! Neise got Banks this Rudolph nose while she was in Las Vegas. He loves it. He kept putting it on his nose, my nose and Neise's nose!
Taylor and Pop went to Montgomery Island hunting last weekend so Banks and I hung out with my mom and dad. Sunday after church we went to Canton to see Santa Claus. Well, Santa was not there but Neise and Banks rode the carousel. He loved it. Thanks Neise and Poppy for keeping us intertained since Taylor was out of town.

Merry Christmas

Here is the picture that we used for our Christmas card. We finally got one that Banks was looking at us! It only took Taylor putting a bear on his head dancing around...to get his attention. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

How many picture does it take....

..to get a good picture for a Christmas card? None of these made the "cut". Either I did not like the background or Banks was not looking. These are just three of the MANY that I took. You will have to wait and see which one made it.....

Praise the Lord!!

Here are Banks and Pawpaw at one of Hayes' soccer games. Pawpaw went to the doctor two weeks ago because the noticed that he was tireder than normal. The doctor did some test and scheduled a heart cath. Well, when they got in and examined his heart...they foudn three blockages...so next step..triple bypass surgery. He went into the hospital TUesday (after Thanksgiving) for the surgery. We all went to Greenville. After about a 5 hour surgery and a phone call from the nurse that there were really 4 blockages, Pawpaw got out of surgery with quadruple bypass surgery. He came through GREATLY! The surgerons said that his "insides" looked like that of a 55 year old (He is 82!!) He has been in ICU since the surgery just for monitoring but is doing remarkably well. We know the reason is because all of the prayers people were saying for our family. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You will never know how much it means to our family. Hopefully, Pawpaw will be in his own room soon then come home to recover. BJ has been so strong through all of this. Next April (I think) they will celebrate 59 years together. Thank you BJ and Pawpaw for being such a role model for all of us. We love you very much.
BJ and Banks at the soccer game!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

We went to Canton to Taylors aunt's house. It was SO yummy! Banks loved every bite!! Aunt Lucy even made turkey cookies for him!
Aunt Lucy got a new recliner right before Thanksgiving and saved the box. Uncle Jeff and Taylor brought it inside and make Wyatt and Banks a house (with pictures windows with a dome over them, swinging front door, and even a mail slot!!) to play in while we ate lunch! THANKS UNCLE JEFF...YOU ARE THE BEST!!

Banks welcoming Zee Zee into his house!! Look close...daddy is inside!!
WAY TO GO BULLDOGS!! Lance, Kirk, and David stood up most of the game (in disbelief)!! The dawgs played terrible the whole game but somehow managed to win in the end! We love our bulldogs!

Cousins!

Banks and I went over to Mimi and Papa's house Saturday because they were keeping Clark for the night. Salli and Jay went to the MSU vs. Alabama game..go dawgs!! We had a great time playing with Clark. He is getting so big. He looks just like his momma!

Taylor and Banks

I walked into the den tonight and this was the precious sight that I saw! Banks obviously shares the love for books that his daddy has. I love these two boys so much!

Happy Halloween

We had a great Halloween with our little lion. We went to the Collier's neighborhood to a "Halloween party" then came home and trick or treated in our neighborhood. Banks loved to be outside and see all the children that came to our house.
"Roar.....Roar.......Roar"
Here is the back our our lion!!
Wednesday night we went to the Madison Fall Festival with my parents. It was so much fun! They had a GREAT band playing that Banks loved dancing to. Here is Banks with Nise and Poppy!
Poppy and Banks ckecking everything out! We love you Poppy!!!

Playin in the rain!!

Banks loves to be outside. He did not understand that when it is raining we can not go out and play!! He kept grabbing my hand and taking me to the door and screaming..."OUT"!! So...out we went!! He loved it. Needless to say, we came straight in and took a bath!

Banks looking at Taylor as if to say, "Come join me daddy"!!

The Fair!!!

We took Banks to the fair Saturday! He loved it. We went to the petting zoo, walked through where the 4-H people were showing their cows and horses and fed the animals. We also had to make a stop by Penn's for CHICKEN ON A STICK!! It was so YUMMY!!! After lunch, Taylor and Banks rode on "the horse"!! I get very motion sick....so I was just on it for a picture then had to exit!
Taylor and Banks at the petting zoo....with Zee Zee in the background!
Banks absolutely loves ducks. This "super nice 4H man" was kind enough to bring a baby duck over for Banks to pet! Thank you Mr. 4H man!

First haircut!

We took Banks to the barber shop this morning to get his first haircut! All he needed cut was the sides and the back. I was so scared that after his trim that he would not look like a "baby" anymore. But I had to make a choice....a haircut or a mullet??? We opted for the haircut
He had to sit in Taylor's lap. Don't you love the HUGE cape that they put on him. It even said Hinds Community College on it! Blast from the past for dad!!
Banks was so good while they were cutting but when it got time to cut around his ears and he had to sit very still, he did not like that.
I tried really hard to get me to look at me for his picture but he was into his blocks! I will try and post a front shot later.

Is it Britany and Sean P??? NO...

it's Banks and Daddy!! Banks loves to drive with Taylor. He also likes to blow the horn!
(Note:The car was in park! There is no need to call 911!!)

Cookie Monster

Banks spent the day with Mimi and Papa today. They took him to The Bass Pro Shop where he saw all the animals....he even touched a duck! He loves DUCKS!! Anyway, he was so tired when I picked him up. Mimi gave him a chocolate chip cookie for the ride home. This was how he looked when we pulled in the carport! (Taylor undid some of his belt...it was all the way attached on the drive home.) Notice all the chocolate on his face!! Must have been YUMMY!!!

Daddy's visor

Banks loves to put on Taylor's sunvisor. He kept putting it on and taking it off! He thought it was so funny (which it was)!! Eventhough he does not look like it, he has had the fever virus this weekend. Obviously, the Tylenol was working at this point!

Saturday

We had such a fun Saturday. The weather was beautiful! Banks loves to be outside listening to the birds and looking for airplanes. Taylor has been studying so hard in law school. He took a break for a couple of hours to play! Banks loves his daddy so much. He walks around the house saying "Da da" then he will finally fo in the guest bedroom (where Taylor studies) and scream "DA DA"!! Thanks Taylor for studying so hard for Banks and me. We love you very much!
"Decisions...decisions.....which toy do I play with now?"
Banks was so tired after playing all day...that he literally fell asleep eating supper! Precious!