Basketball times 3!

We have three BB players in the house, oh yeah!!! That means three games on Saturday which is a great thing for winter, I think!

Jamison has been CA-RA-ZEEE about any kind of ball since he was a baby! He was so excited to be playing, and we were excited to see him in action. Imagine our surprise at his first game...he wouldn't leave our side to play.

This is him at week two: now, that's more like it!!!

This is Jordan getting pumped up for his game, check out the fancy footwork :)

Jannah decided she would give BB a try; Greg kinda bribed her and told her he would coach her team :) Turns out she enjoys it and has scored a few hoops!!

Jannah is the second one from the right, with the white jersey.

Let the good times roll, as we are in the full swing of Basketball!!

These kids...

They make me laugh...they really do!!

Jamison decided to do a little wall art, by himself...love it! His Gamma and Gampa gave him the Georgia Bulldog wall decals. I thought I had put them aside and I was thinking I would "help" him put them up, later. **I know when there is too much quiet time that he is doing something.** I had to laugh when I walked in his room and saw the finished product. Nice job, Jamison!

...Please note the shorts and shirt...I will have to intervene for him, his style is killin' me! He is wearing his beloved "silky shorts"

His desire to wear them 24/7 exhausts me!!!

Playing a little music for us on his baby grand, thank you Aunt Lori!!

We had a little fun with food...I had a book from the library that is really cool, it gives you all kinds of ideas to make objects from food...I can't remember the name of it right now...anyways, we had fun making it. BUT, when it came time to eat the healthy parts, there was a little resistance :)

Can you tell what it is?! The picture in the book was so much better...much like all things in a book or magazine! It's a scooter...you see it now...right?!

My boy, playing QB!!! Go Jordan!

At the football game, we have a friend who brings Peanut with her. Isn't he so cute? Guess what my kids want? Two dogs, just like Peanut! Jannah walked him for a while and was beside herself with excitement. Jamison didn't get enough of Peanut and he was so mad/sad when we had to part ways with him; can you see the frustration on his face? He wanted the dog, all to himself. My kids ask, plead, beg on a daily basis for a dog or cat. When will I give in?

I don't know...maybe sooner than later, because I can't take much more of their pleading and sadness. They truly believe they are missing out on life...maybe we are. What do you think?

He-is-FOUR!!

Jamison is four years old. I can hardly believe it, nor do I want to! I tell him all the time that he can't get any bigger, that I always want him to be my baby. Regardless of what I tell him, he just keeps getting bigger!

We celebrated him today and it started with a sugar rush from Krispy Kreme! He really likes donuts and this was his pick for breakfast.

A few things that Jamison is crazy about:

balls (has been since he was old enough to recognize one)

playing sports...all of them

gum and candy

his brother and sister

he's a collector of all things, small (any kind of small trinket)

silky shorts (aka: athletic shorts)

he loves to be read to or be told a story

anyone's bed, just not his own

He checked the mail and was so happy to get some cards (I have been saving them for the past few days and I put them in there today, so that he could get them on his birthday)

He was so excited to get "paper money"

He was also thrilled to have a GA Bulldogs football that's just his size!

A new Razor Scooter...he is a pro on this thing!

What celebration isn't complete with party hats and blowers?!?!

Happy Birthday, Baby J!!!

These are the days...

Some fun parts of a day...

We have a little night wanderer on our hands...his name is Jamison. When he goes to bed, he's in his room. When he wakes up, he's not! Not sure when he heads to his sister's bed, but for the last couple of months, this is where we find him!

Do y'all see this mess?!?!? I am posting this for all you folks that say my house is always tidy...it's NOT!!! This was the kids' fort; it's always fun to build, but it's a MONSTER to pick up!!

It's a good thing he's so darn cute. Or else, I might scream at the messes he makes in a matter of seconds or minutes! I am not sure what this concoction was!

Batter Up!

Y'all know that Jamison loves, loves, loves ball-of any kind. He really likes basketball and baseball for right now. He will play baseball ALL DAY LONG-and I do mean ALL DAY LONG!!! We were so excited to see him play his first t-ball game; we hoped it would go better than soccer (he has no desire to play it). He woke up all excited about his game, then all of a sudden told us he wasn't going to play! But no worries, after we showed him the baseball pants he was going to get to wear (thanks Christa!) he was ready to PLAY BALL!! He looked so cute and he did do well. Can I just say that boy knows how to swing a bat like no body's business!!

he's my soccer star

Do you see that cute little boy? Yeah, the one in the baby blue shirt. Well, he's my soccer star! Today was the big day... Jamison's sports debut. We have been waiting on it for about three years now, seriously. He said basketball when he was around 10 months old and has had a srong passion for balls and all sports. So, we were super excited to see him play team sports. We thought he would go after the ball like no-one's business, that's what he does at home. But, he was a little reserved; I think he's holding back a little, and he will unleash his energy at the next game...haha!

He had fun today, and that's the most important part. He says he had five goals; he really didn't! (I love to hear my kids version of how games go, it's always a little different than how they really went!)

How bout' them Blue Angels?!?!

Jamison really doesn't like the "no hand touching" rule of soccer. I saw him trying to dribble it a few times :)

All in a week...

I've been *meaning* to post pictures of Jordan playing and Greg coaching basketball...always seem to forget the camera or not get any good shots, but I finally did! Our church is hosting Upwards basketball, Greg coaches Jordan's team; Jordan played football and Jannah has also cheered through this wonderful program. I really do love it! Kids learn through a loving technique, it's not meant to be harsh and competitive, they learn scriptures, have a devotion at practice and start the games off with prayer. It just re-enforces what we are trying to teach at home, and I'll take some re-enforcement, anytime!

I've mentioned the Cup before...a couple of my friends thought they needed to try it! So, we got a sitter and just the mamas headed over for lunch and cupcakes to bring home! Thanks friends, I enjoyed it!

I got a Mayan Mocha for myself and an Italian Creme for my sweetheart! They were so good. I don't know why, but an over sized cupcake that's decorated all pretty just hits home with me; I suppose you're never too old to like a cupcake!

!!!!!!!!!BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

Jannah got a haircut AND I'm happy to say that she "loves it!"

!!!!!!!!!!MORE BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

I got one, too! And I am happy to say that I also love my new cut! I've had long hair for so long and it just feels fresh to have something different. Greg says it's one of his favorite cuts...I'm still trying to decide if he's just trying to earn points :)

Our biggest excitement might have been last Monday when Jamison fell and busted his head. I thought I knew what happened, but as I was telling the story for the 10th time the other day, Jannah informed me that I had told it wrong and that it didn't happen the way I had been telling it...NICE! I may never know exactly what happened, only Jannah and Jamison will. What I do know is that it involved a laundry basket, hardwood floor, and the edge of a chair. Oh yeah, and Jamison's forehead. I was upstairs when I heard the scream, first Jamison's, then Jannah's frantic ones. I ran down only to see blood everywhere and two upset children. Jannah helped my get Jamison dressed (he was wearing shorts, like he always does when he's at home) and then we drove to my friend Amy's, a few houses down; I wanted another adult to agree that I should head to the ER. She said, yes. So, off we went. Greg and Jordan were at basketball practice. After waiting at the urgent care, they thought we should got to the children's hospital in St. Louis, so that Jamison could be comfortable while getting stitches...okay I said. Greg and Jordan joined us after practice; everyone was so concerned about our littlest J. We decided that Greg should take the older J's home(they did not want to leave) and I took Jamison to the hospital. We get there and wait...only to find out he needs some glue and he will be good to go! So, after all of the waiting and two different places, he has a glued up forehead! I'm just glad it's not any worse!