3 Decades Old...

Well.... It's official.  I am 10 decades old.  As of Tuesday, I have lived on this earth for 30 years.  My world-wind birthday WEEK has included a trip to the beach with Georgia and Allison, flowers, cards, a trip with work to Birmingham for a conference, dinners with co-workers, a new flash for my camera, a surprise dinner with friends and a fiesta by the pool to wrap it all up.  Needless to say, I am feeling very blessed having my family and friends celebrate this special day!  And believe it or not, I do not feel a day over 18!!  Here are a few pictures from my week-o-fun...

An un-edited picture before going to birthday dinner:)

A peek at what my new flash can do...

Our hats at the beach:)

Here's to my next 30 years!!!

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!!

Still Here...

I officially stink at blogging.  I went over a month without a post.  I am surprised I still have anyone checking this page anymore!!  Needless to say, the next few posts will be dedicated to playing "catch up" for the past few weeks.  It will include posts on two baby showers, Jimmy Buffett, Spring and various other randomness that life has brought the Browns.

I hope to not disappoint my 4 readers anymore.  I promise to make an effort to be a better blogger!!  In the meantime... HAPPY SPRING!!

A Smile As Big As The Moon!!

My mom recently brought to my attention, a movie that will air tonight, "A Smile As Big As The Moon."  This intrigues me for many reasons... #1 being that it I have a huge interest in Space Camp, especially since I grew up mere miles from the Space and Rocket Center.  While I never personally got to attend, my brother did and loved it!  Being that we both have diabetes, Space Camp is our closest option to space exploration, so he opted for that route:)  I also have an interest in this movie since it involves a true story from 1989, where a passionate special education teacher from Michigan, who always had the highest regard for his students.  Due to the competitiveness in the program, typically only involving gifted science and math students, he fought many hurdles to allow his students the experience of a lifetime!



I have a feeling this will be my "feel good" moment of the week!!  What a great way to get it started!! 

Take a peek at the history and trailer for this movie!!  I have a feeling you won't want to miss it!!

New Years... in pictures!

Josh on Eli patrol:)

April & Eli.... the man of the night!

Uncle Barclay & Eli

Just Dance... boy style

Winners of Pictionary!!

anti-cheating defense

Sleeping Beauty(s).... all 3 of them!!:)

Welcome to the World!!!

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  James 1:17

WELCOME TO THE WORLD SUZANNE BELLINGRATH HOLMES!!

On Thursday, January 5, at 11:20 pm, Sweet Suzanne made her entrance into this world!  .After many hours of labor, she made her debut.  Mom is doing well and Suzanne is spending her first few days in the NICU, getting stronger by the minute.  Since she is a few weeks early, she needed some help growing her lungs and she is already making great strides!  Keep up the good work Suzanne!!  Feel free to shout out some prayers for precious Suzanne (and her parents) as she gets stronger each day! 

Congratulations Georgia and Dustin on your precious gift! I can't wait to watch her grow up and see everything this life has to offer!!

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone enjoyed ringing in 2012.  We had a great time celebrating the new year with great friends at camp!  The night was filled with great food, good football and some amazing Wii action!!  I will be sure to post my pictures later in the week!

The new year is most definitely in full swing.  I am off work today and SJB is off until Wednesday.  It will be full steam ahead with packed days and busy weekends!  While it is nice to be at home, I feel very blessed to have a full schedule:)  I have so much to look forward to in the next few weeks, ie: Georgia's precious baby being born, visiting family in Mississippi, another diabetes anniversary and SJB's birthday.  I vowed that 2012 will bring a "glass half full" approach on all I encounter.  I have no doubt that this will be a year of lessons, blessings, memories, friends and joy.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!