A great weekend in Tuscaloosa

Graduates, food, fun, and the Wii. This past weekend we went to Tuscaloosa for my sister Sarah and her husband Doug's graduation. They graduated from The University of Alabama - we are so proud of y'all. It was really great that all of my sisters were able to come, and it was great spending time with Doug's family too. Thanks Aunt Dena for letting us stay at your house. It is really beautiful. Addisyn can't wait to come back and play the Wii again.

Happy Birthday Mom

Me & Addisyn with all my sisters
The whole family - all mom wanted for her birthday was one good family photo. We almost had it - Addisyn!!!

St. Jude Marathon

This weekend Jay and I ran in the St. Jude Marathon. No I did not run the marathon, but I did run the 5K. Jay however did run the half-marathon - 13 miles. I am so proud of him for accomplishing this goal of his and raising money to help the kids of St. Jude's. We were both feeling the aches and pains of the race on Sunday, but it was well worth it. We had so much fun at the fundraiser and running. We even got to meet Elvis and have a picture taken with him. Addisyn is so funny - she told Elvis that he was her "hunka burnin love". I guess we have lived in Memphis too long.

We're turning 5!!

This month Jay and I will have been married for 5 years. I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. The past 5 years have been so amazing and wonderful. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband who loves me, our children, and works hard to provide for us. He stills tells me how "hot" I am everyday, and I love him for that. I love you Jay!

My baby boy

Bradley is 2 months old now and such a wonderful baby. He has the best smile and the cutest dimple. He is so alert and curious about the world around him. He can recognize faces better and follow you around. His favorite thing is to be wrapped up tight and snuggled close. He loves his big sister Addisyn and gets so excited every time she comes into the room. Each day is a blessing with him. We are so lucky to have him in our family.

The Nightmare

This morning when I woke up this is what was staring me in my face. I thought for sure this was a nightmare, so I laid back down hoping I would wake up free from this, but no this was reality - my reality. Last night we returned home from our trip to Louisville. We didn't unpack before we went to bed but things did not look like this. Jay had already left for work this morning when I got up, and I wondered how he had survived this mess. It must have been a terrible struggle for him to endure on his own, and I slept through it. I am so lucky to have such a strong husband who can defend himself from the evil clutches of his suitcase.

Stubbs' Unplugged

Jay's parents bought the family a Christmas present - Rockband, that they let us open early. This is the coolest thing ever. This game is played on Xbox 360, and it contains a guitar, bass guitar, drums, and microphone. Each person has their on notes to follow for the song, and at the end you are graded on your performance. It is like you are in a real band. We had "band practice" everyday, and put on "concerts" for his parents each night. We took it really serious as if you can't tell from the picture. This is a picture of Jay with his brothers - Troy and Kyle and sister Kim performing "Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.

2 Peas in a Pod

Addisyn and her cousin Elsa were born about a month apart. They became best buds this past week while we were visiting Jay's family for Thanksgiving. They played really well with each other, maybe too well. They could get into things faster than we could keep up. We all soon learned if it ever got quiet you had better find them fast, as some of these pictures will prove.

Best Buds
Painting each others "feet"
Hangin out - yet they look suspicious
Going through Jay's wallet in the crib they climbed into.

Always full of surprises

Addisyn is such a sweet, happy, energetic little girl. She is so smart and acts way older than she is - thanks to her aunts. Here lately I find her getting in to things and helping herself to whatever she wants. Two nights ago Jay went in to her room to check on her while she was sleeping. He returned from her room with one of his golf clubs in his hands. He said she was asleep hugging this golf club. How did she find that, where did she get it from, and when? I ask myself these questions on a daily basis. She also has gotten good at hiding things from us, especially Bradley's things. You never know where you'll find something. Addisyn helped herself to some chocolate pudding from the fridge today, and this is a picture of how she looked when I found her. I love this little girl. She keeps me on my toes and very busy. I have learned if she gets quiet you better go find her fast.

Sunday we had Bradley blessed at church. It was such a special day for our family, and we appreciate all family and friends who came to show love and support to Bradley. Bradley is growing so fast and is such a good baby. He looked so handsome in his little outfit.

Everyone who came for Bradley's big day

Trunk or Treat

Saturday night we went to the Cordova Ward's Trunk of Treat with our friends. Addisyn was so excited to be with her friends and had tons of fun getting candy. She wanted to be a ballerina girl and was so cute. Bradley was a pumpkin and slept through the whole thing. It was great to see everyone again.

Hanging out in the trunk with Carly & Jenna

We have a boy!

On Sept. 25, 2007 Jacob Bradley Stubbs joined our family. He is such a wonderful baby. Everyone is so excited especially Addisyn. She loves being a big sister and is a BIG help.

Pumpkin Picking

Addisyn loved going to the pumpkin patch and picking out a pumpkin for Halloween. The place we went to was really cool. They had bonfires, a hayride, corn maze, and you could pet some animals like lambs, goats, and rabbits. Addisyn did not want to leave the farm, and quite frankly neither did I.