Still kickin'...

So we are still here, still kickin'.... literally.  A lot has happened in Brown world since the last post (I will blame the lack of Internet at our house)!!  Baby Brown has now grown into Kathryn "Yates" Brown.  That's right... IT'S A GIRL!!  She is growing by leaps and bounds, kicking and squirming and making us very anxious for her arrival!  She is currently on track for a mid-August birth.  We have slowly started to put together her room, still need to order furniture, but that should taken care of this week.  So things are coming along nicely.  I continue to have good reports on her and me, from the endocrinologist, which is always a good thing.  I am going monthly for endo appointments and bi-weekly for baby appointments.  I am sure that she will be here before we know it!!

Other happenings in Brown world:

• The wretched murals are still on the wall:( 
• Stuart has 10 days left of school, so the above, said murals should be going in a matter of weeks.
• Memorial Day beach trip is quickly approaching, so that definitely provides something for us to look forward to!
• June 20 is my next favorite day of the whole year.... since we will be going to the NKOTB/Boys II Men/98 degrees concert!!  I feel certain that I will be as big as a house and may not be very comfortable, but it is all about making memories and exposing Yates to NKOTB early on in life.
• Baby showers have put us on the road, but it is kind of nice catching up with family and celebrating our newest blessing:)

So as you can see, we have not been total slackers, just busy.  It truly does put a damper on my blogging abilities not having the Internet at home, but one day....

So until next time (I promise it will be prior to Yates birth)... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Freedom

free-dom [free-duhm]: noun; 1.  the state of being free and at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint; 2. political or national independence; 3. personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery

I am not only lucky to have freedom, but lucky and blessed to have family and friends who fought for us to have freedom. 

Top middle:  Helen Stribling
Top right: Bruce Latimer: Major in the US Army
Middle Right:  Leon Latimer: US Army
Bottom Right: John Latimer (my grandfather): US Army
Bottom Middle:  Jim Latimer:  Retired LTC in the US Army
Bottom Left:  Hugh Latimer:  Major in the US Army
Middle Left:  Boy Latimer:  US Army
Top Left:  Mildred Latimer: US Army
Middle:  Levi & Grace Latimer: my great-grandparents

Stuart & me with my cousin, David, who is a helicopter pilot with the Mississippi National Guard.

Josiah & Susan with my dad, who is a Retired LTC in the US Army.

Not pictured, but not forgotten, Hugh Wayne "Butch" Latimer who was a Captain in the US Army and in the Mississippi National Guard.

Thank you to all the veterans in my life who provide us with daily freedoms, which are most definitely not free.

Just pecking away...

Let's just say that I have never been more thankful for my seventh grade typing class.  Let me explain as I peck my story away...I recently had surgery on my right hand (my VERY dominant right hand) to correct my "trigger finger."  I have definitely had to rely on SJB to do everything from household chores to cooking and even playing beauty shop to help me wash and fix my hair.  None the less, I am thankful it is over and I am looking forward to a complete recovery and better use of my hands and fingers.

But to fill you in on the past few weeks of the Browns.... I will provide you a bulleted list of the high points.

SJB finished up his tenth week at Camp ASCCA. Thankfully, he was able to make it home in time to play nurse/babysitter for my surgery.

I was able to go to camp and help out with Prom, which was amazing. I was able to channel my inner "Ms. Gaye" (of course with the help of Mollie and Big E) to help with decorations and flower arranging. Stuart and I got to experience another prom at the greatest place on earth!! It was fantastic!!

Our traditional prom photo:)

Zoe & Andie!!

The  cutest Eli ever!!

 

• SJB, my dad and I attended the Neshoba County Fair in Mississippi.  While it was my first trip back to the fair in 20+ years, SJB and my dad were able to show me the ropes.  It was incredibly hot, but a good chance to see family I haven't seen in ages and have a nice little vacation.
• SJB and I celebrated 2 years of marriage!!  (can't remember if I already blogged about this or not...)
• We have gotten ourselves knee-deep in house hunting.  Now that he is home from camp, we are planning to buckle down on our search and hopefully the perfect abode will fall in our laps!!

While I know we have had much more going on... my mind is blank.  It is hard for me to think about the past when football season starts 4 weeks from yesterday!!  Yahoo!!  We are very excited about the upcoming season and crossing our fingers for the best!!  Until then....WAR EAGLE!!

For Real This Time!!

Ok... I know what you are thinking.  But I promise, I'm for real this time.  My blogging bug has bitten me once again and I am back.  I know there are no real excuses, but I will say that my summer vacation the past few/many weeks have been all work AND all play!!  I was able to get a bit of time in at CSH (my home away from home), trips to the pool, trips to the lake, Fort Rutger graduations, endless nights with friends, fun days at work and many more.  It's hard to think that the summer is half way over, but that only inspires me to enjoy it even more!!  SJB has been at Camp ASCCA since Memorial Day, so I have hated enjoyed having a quiet, empty house to come home to where I haven't had to cook a soul dinner or do absolutely anything.  He gets to come home every Friday-Sunday, so I definitely enjoy my weekends with him!  In the next few weeks, we will be enjoying:  our 2nd anniversary, trip to Birmingham, trip to Monroeville (just me:)), trip to the Neshoba County Fair and much, much more!!  I will have plenty to share over the next few weeks... I can only hope I have time to share it!!

Here are a few pictures from our past few weeks...

Olympic night at CSH

Zula's (& Joe's) Hug Booth

David's Helicopter School Graduation/Pinning

The 4th at the Lake

Liam or Langston....

4 kids under 8 months

The whole gang:)

Andie was a GREAT entertainer!!

Me and the sweet Suzanne:)

So... as you can see I have not just been sitting at home, choosing not to blog.  Well, maybe I have, but needless to say.... I'm back.... again!!

I have a lot coming up in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for a lot more fun!!

Better late than never....

A few weeks ago (yes, I know I am behind...) my niece and nephew got to spend a couple of weeks with their GG. I was lucky enough to get to spend a few days with them at my parents' house and in Mississippi for my cousin's baby shower. We had a great time hanging out, doing our nails, building legos, getting haircuts, bubble baths, going to a "girl party," hotel parties and much, much more. Here are a few pictures to show some of our good times!!

Playing with Miriam

Our new legos!!

Hop scotch with the Suse!!

Posing for the camera!!



Ninja moves:)

Granddaddy and J & S

Using the remote:)

Susan helping at Ashley's "Girl Party"

GG & the Suse:)

Sleeping Susan

DJ, Samuel, Josiah, Susan and Bo 

Can't wait til they make their way back down south!!

The Best Kind of Post...

Since I have been such a slacker, I thought that I would recap the past few months by sharing some photos.  Sorry if they are not in chronological order, but rest assure that they were all good times!!

Gender reveal for Ashley & Jason!!

It's a BOY!!

Baby Anderson:)

Sweet Suzanne!!

Mardi Gras Ball!!

Sip & See for Georgia, Dustin & Suzanne:)

Suzanne & Eli's first date

Photo shoots with Friends:)

One of my favorites...

Eli & Zoe

Maddie turned 3!!

Easter 2012... and I won the egg hunt!!

My newest camera attachment....

And it has a remote!!

Jimmy Buffett with Amanda & Heath!!

All the parrotheads:)

My Buffett debut...

Stuart & Heath's new friend:)

Suart & Pat Dye at the CSH fundraiser!!

Birthday Beach Trip Destin

LAST BUT NOT LEAST....

My sweet Abby went to heaven:(  While I know that she is enjoying her eternal nap, she is definitely missed.  Abby is the only pet that I have ever had... and she was by far the best cat ever!!  My parents' house is just not the same without her.

Hopefully, you understand why I haven't been blogging since I have been so busy with all of the above events!  Next up, Josiah and Susan are coming South for 2 weeks!!  I am heading to Huntsville for a few days to play with them.  I can't wait!!