Tyler's Triathlon

Tyler competed in the 1st Annual Trifest for MS Triathlon this weekend!  He was challenged by a 200 yard swim, then went on to ride his bike for 6 miles, and then ran 1.1 miles!  Greg was able to stay with him for the entire event and cheer him on, however Tyler could have easily been awarded Most Encouraging and Thankful Participant as he thanked every volunteer and cheered on each participant he encountered!  The race was started by a woman Greg knows from school who battles MS, and the proceeds from this event are going to UAMS for MS research.  Thank you to PawPaw and Mary Ella for taking awesome pictures and  being there to celebrate with Tyler as he crossed the finish line!
WAY TO GO TYLER, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!

Beautiful Girls and Sweet Boys!!

 Kynzie and Nicholas at Easter...something seems backward here!

Tyler and Nicholas riding on my Mom's horse Katie


Most of these pics were taken at Alana's 15th Birthday party with the exception of the close-up of Alana and Elle which was taken this summer.  I am so thankful for Elle's and Alana's friendship and consider it such a blessing and gift from God that they were placed in Mrs. Drury's 5th grade homeroom class; they have been BFF's ever since.  I love the shots of them at the old train depot, which is an idea I got from Tina and Amber (thanks ladies)!

It's Good to be Back!

 Nicholas is fascinated with antique cars and trucks just like his Papa Noll.

 Greg and I on an overnight stay in Flippin, AR on the White River. 

 Tyler is on the far right...his last Rise and Shine :(

 Papa Noll and Nicholas riding in the 2nd Annual Independence Day Tractor Parade in St. Vincent.

 It was so hot, but Nicholas didn't want to get out of the '46 Chevy of my Dad's.  I remember riding home with Dad when he bought this truck in Conway. 

 Mom taking Nicholas for a ride on the lawnmower.  She is so sweet with the kids and always doing fun things with them.

Daddy and Nicholas giving Jack a much needed bath.


It has been so long since I have blogged that I am not sure if anyone will even think to check it!!  Things have been busy with the kids and school.  I will (hopefully) graduate this coming May.  Greg will soon be begin his 8th school year at Elm Tree, but this time as a 2nd grade teacher.  Alana is currently visiting Elle in Dallas and we are so thankful for her to be able to do so.  She will begin 10th grade in a few weeks which is so crazy.  She got her driving permit this summer and has been practicing quite a lot.  Tyler will start 5th grade (middle school) in a few weeks (crazy too)!  He is training for a triathlon (200m swim, 6 mi bike ride, and 1.1 mi run) on Labor Day weekend.  Nicholas will be 3 on September 7, and was potty trained this summer.  He is doing well and making sure we all have a good time.  The kids are all growing up and when I was a kid my parents told me how time go by so fast and now I understand.  We hope everyone is doing well!