Happy Birthday Ella

Today is Ella's 7th birthday. Wishing her a great day! We have already spent the morning shopping at Monogram Express and Justice. Had lunch on the way home from McDonald's. We spent about 3 hours at the pool where she played with friends and her new pool float. And, tonight the four of us are going to Gatti Town to eat and have some fun!!!! Will try and post pictures later. I said TRY. Haven't been blogging too much lately.

Catching UP

My crazy tiger fans!

Austin and Ella first week of school...best picture I have!

Since the start of school...we have all been busy, busy, busy. Austin and Ella are doing great at school. And, I am TOO! On August 24, I started an online degree program for Radiologic Sciences. One week after starting, I had to have my appendix removed. Yeah! But, lucky for me, all I could do for a while was rest and school work. Austin and Ella kept me entertained and busy with all of their activities, etc. Last Saturday..believe it or not, Austin woke up complaining of his stomach hurting...which in turn was APPENDICITIS and by 8:30 last saturday night he was in SURGERY to have his appendix removed. I almost didn't even take him to the doctor because, "what are the chances of that?" I slightly suspected it, but, kept thinking I was overreacting. Thanks to the LSU game and that their were TVs in the emergency room we were in, and in the holding room before surgery, he didn't worry too much about the surgery. He was really into the game. Unfortunately, though, when he got back to the room, 1 minute before the game was over, he saw that LSU was beaten by Florida. That was one sore and sad little boy. He has done great after surgery. Went back to school yesterday. We are hoping for an uneventful next few weeks, as the last few have been quite busy.

Happy Birthday Ella

All 14 of us on our trip to Disney

Ella with her mouse ears on

We celebrated Ella's birthday a little early with a trip to Disney World. We had a lot of fun, but it was a very BUSY 7 days. Ella's actual birthday is today and we are going to celebrate with cake and ice cream and a lunch out with Tee-tah, Pop-pop, and Uncle Jack.

Happy Birthday Austin!!!

8 years ago...Austin in the hospital (after his week stay in NICU)

Happy Birthday Austin!!!

Wanted to say a very special happy birthday to my big 8 year old. Hard to believe that just 8 short years ago, he was born. It was a very proud moment. He has been a joy to parent, and always knows how to put a smile on my face. I am so thankful and blessed to have such a sweet and handsome young boy. (who still loves me and lets me love him) Happy Birthday..Hope you have a great day!

Zoo trip at the Jackson ZOO

Friday we took the kids to the Jackson Zoo. We have lived here for over a year and had never been with them. The weather was wonderful. It was only about 70 degrees and perfect. We arrived at the zoo around 2:30 and found it to be very busy, but we stayed and saw all we could. (Jackson zoo is not that big). We ended our trip with a train ride and were out of there by 5. Quick, fun, and easy...my kind of day!

Bourne Photography Hour

This past week was spring break for us. We had fun doing nothing. (for the most part) One morning we woke up and I decided to try and get some pictures of Austin and Ella since I have not had any professional pictures done in FOREVER. And, no, I am not a professional, but I did have fun pretending. This is what we captured. And, I will say that I have a new camera, and don't know how to get the flash off. Or didn't take the time to figure it out and Austin and Ella are no good with a flash. I must have taken 100 pictures and about 80 of those were with eyes closed. But, I was pleased with the final results...and it was FREE!

Who let the Dawgs Out??

austin's team...Diamond Dawgs

austin with rob after the game

after the game..

right before leaving for our first game in canton....our spirits dwindled a bit after this game!

Austin's baseball team had a slow start with a tournament in Canton ending in a 3 game loss. That was 2 weekends ago, when the temperature was hovering around a low 40 degrees. It was our first games with the team, and we were all a little discouraged..but really who could perform well, when it was that cold??? This past weekend the Diamond Dawgs played again in a tournament here in Brandon. There were only 3 teams in their age group, but after 4 games, (2 losses, 2 wins) the Diamond Dawgs ended up winning the Championship game! The parents were excited, the kids were excited..it was a great day. Esp. coming off of the losing streak of 5 losses, before our first two very important WINS. We were at the ball field that day from 8 am until the last game ended at 5 pm. It was a long day, but well worth the money! I am including a few pictures from our day!