Gosh it has been a really long time since I last blogged. Lots going on here in southern Alabama. We closed on the house and finally got moved in, which was quite a feat since Donnie was gone the entire month. We are still unpacking boxes slowly, which makes the house somewhat unsettled. We bought new furniture that will be here today, so at least the house will not be quite so empty. We also got 2 new cats to keep the mice away (not that we have a mice problem, but we have woods around the house and would like to keep it mice free). They have been an adjustment. Not that we are new to cats (but we are preferably dog people). Anyway they have been inside for the last week in order to get accustomed to the house before we let them out. Let me tell you - 2 cats and one litter box makes for contant clean up and lysol spray. I am hoping that will get better once they can go outside. We went and bought the expensive litter that advertises for multiple cats - you know the one where the cat gets the bloodhound to find the litter box.....yes well that is a nice advertising trick because trust me, we had NO problem finding the litter box. OK off my soapbox for now on that subject.

We have friends coming into town tomorrow. They have been in Panama City Beach and I took Tyler down last night. They will only be here for one night but it will be nice to see them. Donnie's dad and Dori and Dori's daughter will be here next week. We got a place on Pensacola Beach for the weekend, but I fear there will be no ocean time for us. The beaches have been closed in Pensacola and Fort Walton due to the oil. It is really sad because Donnie grew up on those beaches and we have become quite fond of them as well and now they will never be the same. I guess we will have to be content with the pool and hanging out at granny's house.

Jackson is getting big as ever. He weighs 15 lbs. and is 29 inches long. He looks like he is at least 1 except for the fact that he can't walk yet. He has 3 teeth that have surfaced in the last week. Hard to believe he is growing up so fast. Vanna will be in 1st grade in the fall and Tyler will start 7th. I remember 7th grade at Bailey Jr. High and I just can't believe Tyler is at that point already.

I will do my best to get pictures these next few weeks (if I can find the camera). More than likely I will post on facebook, but I will try to remember to put some here as well.