Nathan turns 5

Yesterday was Nathan's 5th birthday. I finally got his montage of pictures finished tonight and let's just say.........all 4 of us have had a GOOD cry. I wanted to share some of my favorite pictures of Nathan with those of you that may still "read" my blog. May want to have some tissues handy.....

Soccer 2011

Well, I am so far behind; so I am just wiping the slat clean and starting fresh today. I have been trying to upload pictures for awhile now.  I finally figured out that blogger has updated it's site and I was still behind.  So, I think that I am up and running now.  Maddie and Nathan played soccer this fall and both improved in their game since last spring.  I enjoy watching them play and I am very proud of them. Really makes me wish that I had played some kind of sport as a kid. At least, I have them to cheer on and they love the competition!

Love this action shot.......

......and this one too!

Trophy Day

 A few of Maddie's fellow soccer players

We're already looking forward to spring soccer!

Someday.............

Well, summer has come and gone! Maddie is back in school, Nathan is going to preschool 4 days a week and I'm working 32 hours a week instead of 24! It's been BUSY, BUSY. We all fall into bed at night. I hope to get a post up REAL soon and hit the high points of the summer. We had a great one, went by way to quickly. Until someday.....

Easter 2011

Of course, I am playing catch up again. We had our annual Easter Egg Hunt the weekend before Easter. We had a great turn out and the kids had a lot of fun.

Nathan and Ruby digging into their loot!

Easter Sunday

The Hobbs Family x 2

My Little Miss Hickman County

Before you think I have flipped my lid, yes we entered Maddie in the Little Miss Hickman County Pageant last night. The only reason we did.....the DRESS! Maddie was in a wedding last October and we had this $120 dress that she wore once. So, it was her daddy's idea to put her in this pageant. She agreed to do it, so off we went. After $13 to dry-clean the dress and $30 for the nice hair-do......she was ready. There were 40 girls in the pageant, ages 6-9. It was long night, it lasted over 2 hours. There had to be a quicker way to get through this evening. Maddie with her friends Abbie and Kaitlyn Maddie being escorted on stage I love this picture of her, she looks so grown up and beautiful!

Looks a little terrified here!

Maddie made it in the top 30 and then the top 20, then her night as a beauty queen was over!

She had a great time and enjoyed herself. She did let me know that she didn't like all of the waiting and sitting back stage. However, she told me: "Momma, I want to do this again.....I'm gonna do this until I win." The winner gets a large trophy, flowers, and a crown of course. I think she just wants the trophy....if that's the case, I'll go get her one. I hope this is not the beginning of something...thanks Tucker!

Maddie's AR Parade

Maddie participated in her 2nd AR Parade this year! She has now reach Independent Reader and earned this T-shirt. She was so excited about getting the shirt and couldn't wait to get to school this morning. Side note: sorry for the poor quality of these pictures. I had my camera on the wrong setting, but I couldn't resist posting on my little reader. I am soooo proud of her! Maddie and her friend Abby (from basketball)

Narrows of the Harpeth River and the Park

Sunday was such a beautiful day. We decided to go to the Narrows of the Harpeth River and hike around. The park suffered some major damage from the May flood and many parts of it were still closed. We hiked down to look at the tunnel and let the kids play around in the water. The log is some residue left from the flood. I wish someone would move it, kinda takes away from it's natural beauty. The Narrows of the Harpeth, where the Harpeth River comes within 100 feet of where the river returns, seven miles downstream. In 1818, Montgomery Bell bought the land and with the help of slaves dug this tunnel. He created enough moving water to power a forge. It was used to turn larger pieces of pig iron into smaller pieces. These were sold to small manufacturers (many were blacksmiths).

Tucker teaching the kids how to skip rocks Then, we went to a local park and let the kids burn some more energy. They had such a good time! My little spider monkeys!

Prince Nathan and Princess Maddie