TOTALLY THOMPSON: February 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009

LMS Beauty Pageant

Okay....so word has gotten out on Facebook (yes, I, myself, acknowledged it on my status), so I figured I'd at least document it here for the sake of the child that I might one day show our Totally Thompson pre-children blog...

But I'll only show it when a good laugh is in store.

The LMS Beauty Pageant was a few weeks ago--and no matter how I personally feel about 13 year olds in a beauty pageant complete with fancy (and expensive) gowns--I did agree to be an extremely important part of the pageant. I joined 4 other teachers as the Entertainment Act. Yes, e-n-t-e-r-t-a-i-n-m-e-n-t. (When I told my mom she said, "YOU? What are you doing?" I replied, "You say that as if I am not entertaining?!?!")

Mom was right on though....and you all know. Luckily the other 4 teachers were lacking just as I was....so we lip synced and danced all silly-like....all the while in a garbage bag. It really helped ease some of the girls' nerves--when I showed them that their dress was indeed much prettier and nicer than my Hefty. (Yes, I have a MASTERS in Counseling and this was the most effective tidbit I've had all year!)

Anyway, we had not one, but TWO, acts. We danced and jigged to the Cheetah Girls (who I had never heard of before and actually googled to "learn" the words) and had a good time! The highlight was when my "weave" feel out onto the stage.

I can't say NO.

A weekend getaway

Last weekend Sarah, Jeffrey and Hayes invited us to join them at "their" lake house on Smith Lake in Alabama. Long story short, they have a personal "time-share" with several close friends and have a rotating schedule throughout the year. It's really quite simple unlike the nightmares I've heard about real time-shares. Anyway, it was there week, so they invited us and without hesitation we packed our bags (and Mo!) and joined them for the weekend. They had also invited another couple (who are also our friends) and their baby to come along--and considering that this couple is also included in the "time-share," it was fun to be able to tag along as faux time-share investors. We really enjoyed ourselves and had a very, very relaxing time. It was so nice to have no set schedule and to be able to bum around all weekend. The weather had warmed up considerably, so we even spent a good deal of time outside--on the deck, on the boat, by the fire pit. Scott and I had another crash course in parenting--except this time it was with babies!! Hayes, who is 6 months, and Caroline, who is 5 months, reminded us (just as the pre-teens Brynn and Gracyn) that we really enjoy other people's children and are not quite ready to have our own! It was special to see these little babies cooing together--and made me happy. I think the highlight of the weekend was indeed roasting marshmallows for so'mores. Amy was in charge of the ingredients--and did you know there are STRAWBERRY marshmallows??! Lots of fun was had by all, and we look forward to tagging along again! Thanks S & J!

This is the life!

What a way to start my day! Can you tell Mo was jealous?!?

Sweet Daddies! Chad and Caroline, Jeffrey and Hayes

Uncle Scott and Hayes watching Ole Miss basketball

Hayes getting his flirt on with Caroline

My sweet baby Hayes!

Hayes and Caroline---precious now, blackmail later

Mo's first boat ride! We were bundled up...

Scott, Mary, Jeffrey (and Mo!)

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

A belated post, but not a belated celebration

I wrote in December about Scott's birthday--but I just uploaded the photos, and since they are fun ones I wanted to share. Scott and I went to dinner at 208 and then "shopped" at Square Books and then headed home for an "emergency bathroom stop." (Maybe that's TMI, but if you know me you should find this a clever way to get him home...quickly...with no questions!). Upon our arrival, Scott was SURPRISED--lots of our good friends and family had gathered for dessert!! Thank you to all who came over on a weeknight to celebrate with us :)