Gulf Shores Family Trip

A little putt putt at our resort

Swimming in the rain


In one of 7 swimming pools



Mine and Pax's sand castle

Pax loved going to this souvenir shop

Daddy's turn to build a sand castle

31 weeks in a bikini-Ugh!!

I love this picture!

Check out the little fin----A school of dolphins played in front of us for a while, but this was all I could capture.

We went to the dog tracks one night

We just got back from a great family vacation in Gulf Shores. The three of us had so much fun together. I have to admit that I was a little worried that Pax would wear us out, but he didn't, and we had so much fun! We did everything at our own pace and whenever we wanted. He and I would lay down for a nap around 4 or even 5. We, well I should say, Brad, cooked dinner 4 nights, and we really enjoyed staying in and laying low. Then, we went out to eat 3 nights, but couldn't get away from Shrimp Basket. I've been wanting their grilled fish since we went last year. So, we ate all you can eat fish 2 nights for $9.99!! You can't beat that!!! It was YUMMY!!!

We drove to the Pensacola dog tracks one night. Brad didn't have too much luck picking winning dogs, but Pax sure did. :-) He picked the winning dog 3 races in a row!! The first two, we just picked his dog to show, and he only got $9 and $7. However, we went with him on the third dog to win AND to show, and Pax was right! He won $17 on that one race!!! Way to go Pax! But, his luck quickly ran out after he went 3 for 3!!

His little sense of humor has really come out lately. He has picked up on Brad's humor and likes to tease. He also has really gotten better about playing by himself. He would dig in the sand or play in the one-foot section of the pool for a long time all by himself. He's getting ready for Parker!!

We had a great family vacation, and our last one as a family of 3!!!

Fun at the Braves Game

Pax and Grandma walking into the game

The fam--Pax had a blue gatorade. Can you tell??

Pax and his uncle!!:-)

We got home from Gulf Shores and then left for the Braves Game 10 minutes later. We rode with Grandma, Pops, and Adam. It turns out that Mimi and Papa were also there. We stayed throughout the whole game and then went to their seats to watch the fireworks. Pax really had fun at the game and cheered the entire time. He was really into it and seems to understand what's going on more and more.

Beach Photo Shoot

Sweet kisses for Parker

31 weeks

My sweet boys!

Family of 3--for a little while longer

These are some family pictures we took our last night in Gulf Shores. They're not Suzie's ;-) but I think they're pretty good still!!

Surprise Birthday Party

I thought they were going to Taco Bell :-)

Thank you, Sarah!!!!!!! You're the best!!!

The kiddos loved the balloons that Suelyn got!


me and Pat

Rick, Mitzi, and me

The Casey's--Jonathan was on my third grade team 2 years ago

Mom was really sad that she was out of town for this!

Me and Kristen

Caro, me, and Megan--Love these girls!

Matt, me, and Gracie--I've worked with Matt on the same team for the last 6 years

All the teacher girls!!! We were also celebrating Brandi and Cindy's birthdays! Fun times!

me and Melissa---she made this really cute gift for me:-)

Brad with all the kiddos climbing all over him!

Anna and me

I have the best friends in the world!!!!! On Monday night, I walked into Monterrey's to find 35 of my closest friends there to celebrate my birthday!!! It was such an amazing thing!

Sarah and Suelyn arranged the whole thing. Sarah and I had been visiting Baby William and had plans to do dinner that night. She non-chalantly said that she was ready to go eat and asked if I was. I knew the nurse that was about to come on duty in Suzie's room, and wanted to stay and see her, but Sarah was ready to go. So, we left Suzie (she was sad she was in the hospital and couldn't make it) and drove back to Douglasville to go to dinner. I had already tried to get Sarah to eat with me somewhere near the hospital so she didn't have to drive out here. I just thought she was being really nice making the trek out here.

As it turns out, we ended up being about 15 minutes late, but I didn't know we had a set time!!! We walked in and I saw Brandi across the restaurant but didn't think anything about it until I saw Paxton right in front of me and then heard everyone yell, "Surprise!" I was very touched by everyone that made the effort to come celebrate with me!! Thank you to everyone!!!! Love yall!

William Jacob Kimmel

Best friends with our baby boys--all three of them:-)

Sweet baby Will with his Momma and his favorite aunts:-)

Will-4 days old-and Pax

Aunt Amy and Will (with a sleepy Pax in the background)


Family shot--less than 1 day old:-)

Yay!!! It's my BIRTH day!!! Thanks, Kristen, for making this adorable shirt!!!

Sweet Baby Will!!!

Sunday evening--hours after his birth

Awww! Precious!!

Suzie gave birth to sweet William Jacob Kimmel on Sunday, July 17th at 6:39 pm. Suzie was such a trooper, as she was admitted Friday night to be induced and spent almost 48 hours waiting for her son to be born. She ended up having to have a c-section, because Will just wasn't coming out. :-)

Will is absolutely precious, and it is always amazing to see God's special creations as they are brought into this world. I am so excited for Suzie and Brad, and can't wait for Parker and Will to become fast friends. We are so lucky to have boys that will be about 2 months apart! I see a lot of fun in our future with 3 boys!!!

I love you, Suzie, and am so happy for you!!!