Letter Factory

Raughley is obsessed with this video called Leapfrog Letter Factory, that his friend David gave him for his birthday.  It has really taught him his letters- Im amazed.  

Then, his cousins from North Carolina sent him these foam letters, and it has really reinforced what letter factory has taught him.  He now knows O, B, H, K, C, S, A, and D.  AMAZING!!!!!!!  (And I can't take much credit, as I only help reinforce what the video is teaching him.  

What a smary pants.

While we're not learning this summer we are taking advantage of the outdoors, particularly in the mornings when it isn't too hot. 

We had so much fun with Cole the other day at the park.

What a cutie pie he has become, and so big now!

They are going to be cute little friends aren't they?

Winding up the Weddings

I know it's been a while, and I've a very good explanation... my computer has been messed up.  I couldn't upload pics for the longest time.  Somehow, my husband figures it out in one try.... figures.

Anyway, here are the pics from the wedding we went to in T'town.  Instead of spending the night, a bunch of us rented a limo and rode down together; great idea.  

 In case it's not obvious, the reception was at Bryant-Denny, and a few of the guys snuck down to the field.  

 And into the field house.  

                                                              

We girls stayed in the stands.  

 The Zone was a really fun place to have a party, and the wedding was a beautiful combination of fun and glamor.  

The Drs Nelson, first official outing as a married couple.

Some man love.

Sweet

The bride rocked out all night, and even sang every word to "Baby Got Back" on the microphone.

The ride back was long, as expected, but totally worth getting to sleep in our own bed that night.

 This wraps up our weddings for a while, except for Chase's cousins, which I unfortunately could not attend, and I bet you he didn't take pics.  So, if I can gank some off Facebook, Ill post because I'm sure it was beautiful.  Until next time!

staying cool

Catching up in May

Someone had his last day of school for the year...  check out that hot outfit!

He will miss his teachers and friends until next year, when he starts 2 year old preschool!

okay this face cracks me up.

Then we got to go to Caroline's one year old birthday party!  

Raughley had an awesome time eating all the chocolate he could get his hands on.

And playing with his faves- balloons!

Caroline lived up to the one year old dream of smashing cake everywhere, and I mean it was every where.  Her iris's even had icing on them I think.

 She sure has a lot of people who love her.  Happy Birthday Baby C!

And now it's time to get ready for the funnest time of the year...SUMMER!

HELP!

Will someone please comment below and tell me how I can get pics side my side or 3 in a row in my blog?  Ive tried googling and its so complicated, there has to be an easier way!!!


See below for TED x Red Mtn Post!

TEDx Red Mountain

My brother was recently asked to speak at the first ever TEDx Red Mountain Convention.  

http://www.tedxredmountain.com/

It was held in the Avon Theatre in Lakeview, which is a old beautiful theater that I believe is now a church.  

The building was really cool, with exposed steel beams and brick, along with old painted panels that are still beautiful even as they deteriorate.  

The goal of the evening was to share ideas, so we were asked to mingle and discuss our passions with the crowd.  

Which included, a state senator, my old high school principal  (MB grads, see if you can spot him in one of the pics), news anchors, leaders of different non profit and for profit organizations around the state, and my brother.  

Pretty Cool!

Below you will see the picture that I will have framed next to the one of Chase, Raughley and Coach Saban, as this one means almost as much to me as that one does to them.  

TADA!!!!!  I was very star struck to meet him, as I consider him basically a hero.  

Next, the speaking began.  MC'd by Alan Hunter, we heard from James, the head of ALabama's FEMA, the DOH, The head of Alabama Poverty, and so on and so forth.  

After the speakers were finished, the lady in charge came back on stage and presented Patrick with a painting, made by the participants of the evening.  Everyone had a chance through out the evening to "Make Your Mark" on the painting.

Parts of the artwork were stripped away to reveal a sunburst.  

And I forgot to mention that P received the only standing ovation.  Wow.  

I was so thankful to get to attend, and it sounds like this is just the first of many Tedx Red Mountain events to occur, and I recommend going to one if you can.  Very Cool.