Trick or Treat...

Happy Halloween! This year Mackenzie was vampira and Mallory was a witch. The neighborhood was overflowing with kids...they had fun trick or treating with their friends...and so excited about all their goodies!

Top Gun soccer tournament

MYSO Boomers (Div II) traveled to Pensacola, FL for the Top Gun tournament. The girls are a U10 team and played in the U11 silver bracket. They did really well for their first tournament together. On Saturday evening, most of the team went for an "after party" at Indigo condos on Perdido Beach...thanks to the Thompsons for hosting. We look forward to a great year...we travel out of town for soccer tournament every month...stay tuned...next weekend Starkville, MS.

Meeting Hallie...

Billy, Mackenzie and Mallory met Hallie Rose for the first time on Fri. Oct. 26th. The girls were so excited to see their new cousin. She's wearing blue and white to support Mackenzie's soccer team. Billy and the girls were on their way to Pensacola and stopped by Mobile to have dinner with the Downings

Happy Birthday Mackenzie

Mackenzie was excited about her birthday cake this year. It had a picture of her on it. :~)

Mackenzie's 9th birthday

Mackenzie celebrated her 9th birthday with a party at Skate Odyssey. She and her friends enjoyed a special video made by Papa, cake, ice cream and had fun skating...even Billy was out there with the kids...I'll have to get the Motrin ready! :~)

Tooth Fairy coming tonight

At 7:45pm Mallory lost her FIRST tooth! She has been waiting and waiting for this! She turned 6 years old in July and has been disappointed that she's the only one that hasn't lost a tooth. Her bottom two teeth have been loose for several weeks. She's been wiggling and wiggling them and asking to eat apples in hopes that they'll come out. Daddy pulled the tooth out and she didn't cry. She's so excited...the tooth fairy will come tonight!

Soccer Tournament

We had busy weekend. The girls played in the 15th Annual Rush Classic soccer tournament. It was a perfect weekend for soccer...weather was great...we didn't have to travel out of town! Mallory's team played 3 games on Saturday. Mackenzie's team played 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Both teams played tough on the field and had lots of fun playing in between games.

Hallie 1 day old

Lolo, Lola and Hallie pose for a picture before they had to leave to go to the airport. They will be in the Philippines for 2 weeks.

Welcome Hallie Rose

Rob and Mary Rose welcomed a little princess to the family. Hallie Rose Downing was born on Friday, Oct. 5th at 7:53am at Mobile Infirmary. She weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long. She is a beautiful baby! Harrison and Hayden are so excited to have a litte sister. Mary Rose is recuperating well after her c-section. She and the baby will be going home tomorrow. Hallie listened to her first Alabama football game yesterday...ROLL TIDE!

Happy Cousins

I wanted to share this picture taken by Papa. It's a great shot of all 3 girls. :~)

Mikaela's 2nd birthday

On Sept. 27th Mikaela turned 2 years old. We celebrated with a Curious George party last Sat. at Papa and Mimi's house in Carthage. She had lots of fun! Brody, Lorrie and Mikaela are back in Massachusetts. We look forward to their next visit around Christmastime.