Happy Halloween

We stopped by to see Anna Kate and Parker before we went trick or treating at Lolo and Lola's neighborhood. There were hundreds of people walking the streets! The girls picked "skele-rockers" for their costumes. Eddie's in town visiting too. He and Billy will probably have an "all nighter" playing Halo3 on the Xbox!

Boomers are "TOP GUNS" in Pensacola

We traveled to Pensacola, FL for the Top Gun Invitational over the weekend. The girls had fun and played great. See Billy's perfect form playing bowling on the Wii. Our suite was the "hang out" for the weekend.

The Boomers went undefeated and won 4-0 in the finals over Mobile Soccer Club. This was our first DII soccer tournament for the season and will be traveling about one weekend a month through June 2009. We're off to a great start!

Mallory's team (MYSTICS) also played in a soccer tournament in Laurel, MS on Saturday. They won both their games! Lolo and Lola were there to cheer her on. She's pictured in the middle. She spent the weekend with Anna Kate and family. She had a fun time going to see High School Musical 3 and hayride/fall party at the Culpeppers.

Mac is 10!

Happy birthday MACKENZIE! This evening we celebrated Mac's 10th birthday at the restaurant of her choice. She chose Saki Sushi a new Japanese restaurant (with habachi grill) in Meridian. Billy and I had sushi...the salmon and crunchy shrimp rolls...mmm good! They came and sang happy birthday to Mac and our server sang it in Japanese too. It was fun and food was delicious!

Smile Mal :~)

The St. Patrick 10th anniversary Dinner/Show/Belk's Fashion show was last Saturday. Dad did a great job organizing the event. Everyone enjoyed the dinner and show as well. Mallory was awesome on the runway! Our next top model! Here she and Lauren smile for the cameras. Lauren is a wonderful pianist and special guest for the show. Take a close look at Mallory, guess what she wants for Christmas...yep, her 2 front teeth! :~)

More cheer pictures

Here are pictures of our family, Mallory with friend Makenzie and EMC coaches Lara Boles Posey (left, former head cheerleader at Miss. State) and Carrie McElroy. Somehow we were able to get all 3 squads to pose for a group picture. Mallory is in the middle on 3rd row.

This competition was a great experience for the girls. Now they know what it's like to be on the mat with the LOUD music, lights, judges, and hundreds of people watching. The squad Mallory is on had 10 members last year and now have 26. They have about 3 months to polish their routine for the BIG competions. We'll be travelling back to Jackson in January, then Mobile, AL in February and Pensacola, FL in March.

Go E M C!!

Mallory had her first cheerleading competition at the Coliseum in Jackson on Sunday. We were told this was a "small" competition but was a bit overwhelmed when we got there. East Miss. Cheerleading has 3 squads. All 3 squads took home 1st place trophies! There were squads from all over the state. Categories range from mini (age 5-8), middle school, junior high and high school. Squads competed in dance, hip-hop, cheerleading (girls, co-ed, and all-stars).

This was my first time to roll Mallory's hair. It turned out really cute. She was proud of her curls! Here are a few pictures: with friends, getting make up, with Anna Kate and Mackenzie, on the mat for their routine.

Happy 1st Birthday HALLIE!

After the Bama game on Saturday, the Downings came over to visit. Hallie showed us how quick she is on her feet...she started walking last month. Once she starts, it's full speed ahead! It was funny watching her dig into her cake. The little princess was center of attention and loved every minute! :~)

Mikaela's birthday party

After Mallory's soccer game on Saturday, we drove to Carthage for Mikaela's 3rd birthday party. The kids enjoyed coloring and making an ocean scene, fishing, and cake/ice cream.

Go Bama!

Harrison, Hayden and Hallie say ROLL TIDE...all over Univ. of Georgia! Hallie turns 1 on Sunday! :~)