He's growing up so fast...

We lost him for 3 whole day as he read this HUGE book! He always says reading is like watching a movie in your head! We kept telling him to turn the "movie" off! Even Dixie was missing him! LOL His elementary reading teachers would be so proud!

I was going to the kitchen to pour my cup of coffee - when I noticed Dylan out on the patio reading his Bible before school. Then Jeremy went out and joined him - I thought this was such a precious time! This picture is taken from my kitchen window as I was holding back the tears!!!

Eight grade banquet is tomorrow - He is so excited! I promise LOTS of pictures to come!

Easter

I had a great time going to Damon's Easter Hunt at school! It was raining but, hey, that does not stop 2nd graders from finding the "good stuff"! He has such good friends at school and it is always fun to see him in that environment.

Mrs. Brock has been a great teacher for Damon - we couldn't have asked for a better year!

She is exactly what he needed! God has shown many blessings through her!

We then went to Memaw's and Papa's house for the best ever egg hunt! It was a BEAUTIFUL day and we so enjoyed the day with them!

This is Memaw's new "cart" or "buggy". I think the kids enjoy it more than she does - but then again I've heard that she goes pretty fast!

Just a few pics from the egg hunt - we had one for the little kids and one for the older ones! Yes

we go all out when it comes to the good stuff!

I just LOVE this picture!

I was told I was slowing him down by taking pictures! He was in a hurry for some reason!!LOL

"Is that MONEY I hear!"

Yes, we even gave Dixie an Easter surprise!

If you know my boys at all - it won't be hard to guess which one this is!!!???

March Madness!

Yes, we have 3 birthdays in March! First is me (the 11th), they really spoiled me this year! Jeremy surprised me with beautiful picture frames for the family pictures we had taken at church, bird feeders and a wonderful table and chair set for our back patio! We love to eat dinner out there on warm spring nights. I have also found that it is a great place to do my Bible studies. Jaime surprised me with FABULOUS cupcakes - which we devoured!

Next is Damon (the 13th), Jeremy and the "guys" had an entire weekend to themselves! I left for Branson with the girls. Sorry no pictures - I guess guys don't think about using a camera! haha! I heard that they had a great time: going to the movies, out to eat, "Nerf Wars" and lots of video games! Mrs. Brock has a great time "catching" the birthday kids and trying out "a new shade" of lipstick! He said he tried to wipe it off all day - it must have been a longlasting shade!!!LOL

Then is Dylan (the 30th). We got him a new "air soft gun" to use with his friends. His brothers got him a nerf football and itunes gift cards! Oh and yes, Jaime did bring those delicious cupcakes for him!

Other "happenings" this month were the guys trying out Dad's new grill. I am sure enjoying them cooking ALOT of great dinners!

Getting Dad's approval!

Dylan decided to try out hair color. I couldn't stop laughing at Kota saying "Look at me - I'm Memaw!"

And last but not least I have had some very beautiful roses growing here at the Wild West house!

BRANSON

I went to stay the weekend in Branson,MO with two wonderful friends: Melanie and Eva. We had a great time laughing, shopping, laughing, eating, laughing, talking and a little more laughing! I didn't realize how much of a need it was until I was there. I get so busy with my everyday busy-ness that I forget that I need a break sometimes. We took Melanie's girls to Springfield so they could stay with grandparents (Don & Becky) for Spring Break. And then we stayed in a gorgeous 3 bdrm 3 bth condo on Table Rock Lake. We drove in to Springfield to go to Seminole Baptist Church on Sunday and it was fantastic. I have always wanted to go there and I would love to go back someday! I had a much needed break and at the same time got to know my friends alot better - Thank you to Melanie for the invite! I will be glad to go anytime!

Now I'm home and so refreshed and back to loving life! I think when you get busy you start to take the little things for granted. I know I had been! I hope I stay this appreciative and refreshed for a long while - I feel great!

Jeremy's Big Fall!

Guess what happens when you're in the attic and you step in between the studs and onto a section of sheet rock that is a patch for a previous time that someone stepped through the ceiling.

You make a big hole in the ceiling, you land on your rear end, and you get a trip to the emergency room!

Not to mention lots of scrapes and bruises, two shots, three different pain meds and several days off work! Lots of fun!!! Let's not forget you get to put on one of those cute hospital gowns!

But when all is said and done, you still have great people to take care of you and care about you.

The boys each made a card for their dad and, with the help of Memaw and Papa, got together a get well basket with lots of things to cheer him up!

And they attached this balloon to help out.

They are AWESOME!!!

Thanks to everyone that has called us, prayed for Jeremy and have helped out as he's missed work!

Fun With Boys!

Typical guy stuff. Boys like to play football!

Dad likes to tackle! Even before they catch it!

Just another day at the West house.

Damon finished up his last game of the season in Upwards basketball.
They don't keep score.

But Dad does. He won!!!

And what man is a real man without a grill?!!! Dad's grill broke so he had to get a new one. It rocks!!! Thanks to Terri for picking out a great one! Thanks to the boys for helping him put it together, with only one extra piece left over!

Finally, the man can be a man again!

Duct Tape Boy!!!

So, our favorite teenager comes home one day and says that he wants to create an outfit to wear that night for Duct Tape Night at church.

Why not! It's not every day your self-conscience teenager wants to dress-up in duct tape. He did want it to be as neat as possible.

We had fun doing it and even though he didn't win the contest, he made us proud that he participated. He even let them tape him up on the gym wall. What could be more fun than that?!