I'm back! Summer 2009

Well as they say.... I'm BACK! I have not really been anywhere other than going

crazy this summer. We have had lots of stuff going on. I have been so busy with life.

My kids keep me going non-stop.

This post is full of pictures and they are not really in order. I am

going to get better about that, but I was in a hurry and wanted to share

some of what we have been doing this summer.

1. Matthew Graduated
2. We played lots and lots of baseball
3. Me and another Mom took 4 teenage boys on a cruise for Graduation
4. Matt chose his college... UT KNOXVILLE
5. Played more baseball
6. Visited the college and dorms
7. Went to Atlanta for baseball! Jaden and I caught a Braves/Yankees game.
8. Matt is having lots of fun with his Girlfriend. I love her, she is a real sweet heart.
9. Buying lots of dorm stuff and college things
10. Matthews baseball is over for now, Jaden will play fall ball.
11. Jaden started 3rd grade yesterday, July 22, 2009.
12. 3 weeks til Matt moves out.
13. Work is still slow....pray that gets better.

Jaden started 3rd grade

Matt and Mackenzie at Graduation

Matt and MacKenzie at Jadens game

We had great seats at Braves Game. Close to Chipper :)

Kids playing at Granny's. Silly

me and the boys before Graduation

We will miss Steve McNair. This death really upset me.

Some of Matt's friends at his Graduation Party.

his cake...one of them. We had a UT cake too.

The boys before we left on cruise. This was at Disney

UT Knoxville.....I think I'm ready for this???

Model dorm of Matt's new home. This is exactly how his will be set up

2 beds. Community bath. All brand new furniture. Mom (me) is happy about that......

Matthews Dorm. Hess Hall in Knoxville

Well, that is it for now. I hope to be able to do more and more. I have just

had no time.

Hope everyone is having a great summer.

Until next time,

Michelle :)

Can I have a Kleenex

I need a whole box or case of Kleenex. Last night was Matthew's last high school baseball game.

I was so heart broken when it was over. I knew this was gonna be the hardest day and I was right, it was. To see Matthew walk off that field for the last time as a Siegel Star hurt so bad. he came out with his head hanging low and I am sure he was thinking to himself "man this is it, it is over for high school". I gonna miss everyone. Ya see, Matthew has played ball since the age of 5. We have traveled all over. We have made so many friends and here we are saying good bye to a big part of it. He still has summer ball to play , but this is a big piece of our life now in the history book.

Here are a few pics from the night.

But first a little note to my son.

Matthew, I am so proud of you. You are an awesome young man. You have made us all proud.

You have been a leader, and you are a great role model for your little brother.

You have been the son that I would say anyone would be proud of.

I am proud to call you my son.

I would not trade one single moment of all these great memories at the ball field.

From freezing to death at the early season games to sitting out in 100 degree temps and playing 9 games in one day when you were just 8 yrs old.

You are loved and you make me proud.

Matt won 2 awards at banquet last night.

Matthew and MacKenzie between games on Wed nite.

Jaden giving a little advise

Last game he pitched.

Are they not the cutest!!!!

Matthew and some of his friends at Banquet

Receiving Award

One of his Coaches after last game.

Head hangin low

Dang, we are gonna miss this. TEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With love,

One proud Mom

This is why I always wanted a girl

God Blessed me with 2 wonderful boys but anytime I can spoil and play with a little

girl I will. This is Kaylea. She is my "niece". Well really she is my sister in laws

niece (her brothers little girl) but she has become a real part of our family. She came home

with me yesterday for a couple of hours. My Mom keeps her while everyone

is at work. When she got her she wanted to take a bath. She loves baths.

So after she got out I was doing my hair and getting ready and she

was so interested in it that we had to take charge and make

her a "Girly Girl".

Maybe God did know what he was doing when he gave me boys.

I think I would be broke and the girl would be ruined! Ha.

Isn't she cute!

Kitchen tour

Kelly's blog www.kellyskornerblog.com is one that I read a lot. She

came up with the idea of room tours.

Here is mine for the day.

Click on her link to see other fun kitchens.

Class of 2009....it's all happening now.

OK, so I know it has been FOREVER since I have posted. My life is one BIG

whirlwind. I am so busy with the boys and work and just life.

This post is mostly pictures.

It is gonna be a quick one but had to get some pictures posted so everyone

will be happy. Ha

Anyway, we have had prom, college talks, Senior day at the ball field and

the beginning of meltdowns for me :)

Enjoy!

This is Matt and his friend Kelsea. They went to the prom together.

They don't date, just friends.

Is this not just the cutest?

The guys before the dates! They are handsome!

Matthew getting ready. He said, "do I have to put these things

in the sleeves?" ha ha

CUTE!

Had some pictures done at Krista Lee Photography in

Nashville for Matts Sr. Pics. Here are a few that I like.

Look at those eyes! Knock em' dead Matt.

Sr. night. Pitching

Matthew and Coach during ceremony

Kleenex PLEASE!!!!!!

More to come.

Count down.

Graduation May 15th

Cruise May 29th

1st day of college............don't wanna think about it.

Tornado on Good Friday

Nothing like driving to Knoxville, Tn for a ball game with my 18 yr old

and your brother calling you on the phone and saying "Mom's house has been hit by the

tornado". Ya see, Jaden and my brothers kids were home with her when it

hit. Talk about me being in total PANIC.

But thank GOD all of them were safe.

There is so many more pictures to post and I will get around to it

soon, but I can tell you that I am worn out, tired, and need rest.

Here are a few pictures from the storm.

Praise God that we are all OK.

The storm touched down less than 2 miles from my house.

Here is Jaden checking things out the day after the storm.

Moms House. Garage wall is gone.

Mom's backyard

This is probably really close to where she was. This is

an incredible picture. Her house would be about where you

see the cloud go down.

Will post more later.