Cole participated in the Veteran's Day program at Lawndale. He, much like his Mom, would rather be somewhere else BESIDES on stage, but he did a great job saluting our Veterans at this special assembly.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Panda Pride and Veteran's Day
Mary Conlee received her Panda Pride award in November. She absolutely loves school and enjoys all the programs and special events at Parkway. She also loves being on stage like her Daddy.
Cole participated in the Veteran's Day program at Lawndale. He, much like his Mom, would rather be somewhere else BESIDES on stage, but he did a great job saluting our Veterans at this special assembly.
Cole participated in the Veteran's Day program at Lawndale. He, much like his Mom, would rather be somewhere else BESIDES on stage, but he did a great job saluting our Veterans at this special assembly.
The Next Karate Kid
As soon as Mary Conlee's birthday party was over Friday night, we drove to Birmingham. Cole had a tae-kwon-do tournament the next morning in Jacksonville, AL, so Bubbe and Pop's house was the perfect place to spend the night. On Saturday, we caravanned to Jacksonville with Bubbe and Pop and Crab in tow. Cole had a good cheering section! We were all excited when he won first place in forms, although he didn't place in sparring. We are so proud of our karate kid!
Executing his forms for the judges
Ready to spar (Cole on left)
The Medal Ceremony
Proud and happy grandparents
Glad to have Aunt Jen there, too!
Executing his forms for the judges
Ready to spar (Cole on left)
The Medal Ceremony
Proud and happy grandparents
Glad to have Aunt Jen there, too!
Our Fancy Nancy
One thing Mary Conlee enjoys is being fancy! She loves to dress up, eat fancy food, and have tea parties. So for birthday party, Mary Conlee and a few of her school friends were whisked away in a limousine and taken to Little Diva's for a Nancy Party tea party. I think the limo ride was probably the favorite part for all of the giggling girls. They didn't know exactly what to think when they saw it parked in MC's driveway, but as soon as it took off, they seemed to feel at home with the music and flashing lights! At Little Diva's, they were dressed in fancy hats and feather boas before having their makeup and nails done. As soon as they were all dressed up, they played several games and made a picture frame. They concluded the party with a tea party in Fancy Nancy Style. It was so much fun to watch the girls in this element. In just a few years, we will be watching them dress up "for real" as they attend prom and senior parties. I am going to hit the pause button for as long as I can so we can enjoy them as little girls!
Birthday Celebrations
So what if it's only 6:00 a.m.? I'm 8 today!
Yummy Yogurt is my fave
Celebrating our little lady
Going to school didn't interfere with Mary Conlee and all her birthday celebrations! She started the day off on the couch opening her birthday presents. Her sweet big brother suggested that we take her to Connie's for breakfast before school. This is Cole's favorite place to eat...how thoughtful! For lunch, I surprised her with Yummy Yogurt favorite lunch--muffin and fruit cup. We shared strawberry cupcakes with her classmates. For dinner, she picked her favorite place to eat (mine, too) and we ended the birthday celebration at Park Heights. We love you, Mary Conlee!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Eight Years Ago
I AM MARY CONLEE WILSON AND I LIKE TO...
surround myself in hippos!
take my Daddy to the Father Daughter Ball
perform on stage
play dress up
help Mama Charlie in the kitchen
train Brody to do tricks
have tea parties
ride Splash Mountain at Disney World
ride Big Mable with Cole
cheer for the Tide
eat at Park Heights
help Bubbe with the flowers
get pedicures with Mommy
play the piano
dance
It was eight years ago. Mommy woke Daddy up and told him that her tummy was hurting, so it must be time to go to the hospital to get our sweet baby girl. I remember calling Bubbe and telling she and Pop to come on to Tupelo. "Can I go in to work a little while and then leave? You know we are so busy on Saturdays." I am not sure I can record my response, but needless to say...they left Birmingham immediately and drove to Tupelo. My sweet friend, Amy, was the lucky one who got that 5:30 a.m. phone call. She stayed with baby Cole--then, 22 months old, until my parents arrived. I remember having painful contractions, but I took a shower and fixed my hair and makeup--my idea. On the way to the hospital, the contractions were much worse...but we had to stop by the post office to mail some bills--Judd's idea. I thought I would knock out the nurse who told us she didn't know if I were actually in labor or not. Thankfully I was, and thankfully she was soon off duty. Auburn and Ole Miss were playing in Oxford that day. I remember this detail for two reasons. First, my doctor (Ronny Young) left the game when he found out I was in labor, but upon arriving to the parking lot...discovered that his car was blocked by other game- goers. He couldn't get back in the game and he couldn't leave Oxford. The other memorable event was Dr. Kellum and Judd being more interested in the game and yelling at the tv than they were in ME--the patient, HAVING the baby. However, all was forgotten as soon as we laid eyes our little bundle of pink. From that moment, she changed our world. She used to tell everyone she was named after her Daddy, Judd "Mary" Conlee Wilson. And she was rightfully named...looking so much like him. She has his outgoing personality, his love for the stage- both singing and acting, and his mannerisms--she is politically correct in every way. She won't choose sides and she loves everyone the same--just like her Daddy does. She has also been blessed with her mother's love for shopping, eating out, getting pedicures, and having tea with the girls. She is sensitive, thoughtful, and headstrong. Her big brother is her hero and she wants to do everything that he does...only better! Mary Conlee, what a blessing and joy you are to us. Happy 8th birthday to our little princess!
Looks (and acts) just like her daddy
Mary Conlee's birth announcement photo. Still wearing those bows!
This is one of my favorite pics of Mary Conlee and Cole because it is one of those rare times when he's loving on her!
This was the photo used in the Reed's ad for Father's Day
Playdate at Ballard Park with Causey
One of NUMEROUS Christmas card photo sessions with Mom
Those sucking fingers took a shape of their own. So did her teeth. Luckily she gave that up--at four years old!
Portrait time at Bubbe and Pop's
Biker chick with Uncle Kemp
The birthday girl at 3
The birthday girl at 8
surround myself in hippos!
take my Daddy to the Father Daughter Ball
perform on stage
play dress up
help Mama Charlie in the kitchen
train Brody to do tricks
have tea parties
ride Splash Mountain at Disney World
ride Big Mable with Cole
cheer for the Tide
eat at Park Heights
help Bubbe with the flowers
get pedicures with Mommy
play the piano
dance
It was eight years ago. Mommy woke Daddy up and told him that her tummy was hurting, so it must be time to go to the hospital to get our sweet baby girl. I remember calling Bubbe and telling she and Pop to come on to Tupelo. "Can I go in to work a little while and then leave? You know we are so busy on Saturdays." I am not sure I can record my response, but needless to say...they left Birmingham immediately and drove to Tupelo. My sweet friend, Amy, was the lucky one who got that 5:30 a.m. phone call. She stayed with baby Cole--then, 22 months old, until my parents arrived. I remember having painful contractions, but I took a shower and fixed my hair and makeup--my idea. On the way to the hospital, the contractions were much worse...but we had to stop by the post office to mail some bills--Judd's idea. I thought I would knock out the nurse who told us she didn't know if I were actually in labor or not. Thankfully I was, and thankfully she was soon off duty. Auburn and Ole Miss were playing in Oxford that day. I remember this detail for two reasons. First, my doctor (Ronny Young) left the game when he found out I was in labor, but upon arriving to the parking lot...discovered that his car was blocked by other game- goers. He couldn't get back in the game and he couldn't leave Oxford. The other memorable event was Dr. Kellum and Judd being more interested in the game and yelling at the tv than they were in ME--the patient, HAVING the baby. However, all was forgotten as soon as we laid eyes our little bundle of pink. From that moment, she changed our world. She used to tell everyone she was named after her Daddy, Judd "Mary" Conlee Wilson. And she was rightfully named...looking so much like him. She has his outgoing personality, his love for the stage- both singing and acting, and his mannerisms--she is politically correct in every way. She won't choose sides and she loves everyone the same--just like her Daddy does. She has also been blessed with her mother's love for shopping, eating out, getting pedicures, and having tea with the girls. She is sensitive, thoughtful, and headstrong. Her big brother is her hero and she wants to do everything that he does...only better! Mary Conlee, what a blessing and joy you are to us. Happy 8th birthday to our little princess!
Looks (and acts) just like her daddy
Mary Conlee's birth announcement photo. Still wearing those bows!
This is one of my favorite pics of Mary Conlee and Cole because it is one of those rare times when he's loving on her!
This was the photo used in the Reed's ad for Father's Day
Playdate at Ballard Park with Causey
One of NUMEROUS Christmas card photo sessions with Mom
Those sucking fingers took a shape of their own. So did her teeth. Luckily she gave that up--at four years old!
Portrait time at Bubbe and Pop's
Biker chick with Uncle Kemp
The birthday girl at 3
The birthday girl at 8
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