My One and Only Son, Christopher

2009 ........

2009-02-09T04:01:00.004-05:00

WOW..... I must of had a blast cause Time has flown past in the last year. (The old saying "Time fly's when you have a good time") I can't believe I haven't been on this since last May. So much has been going on.... well with my family not me. I am my own boring self not doing much of nothing. Since I was last on, My Son is now a Junior in High School... Yep, My baby is now a Jr. he only has a few more credits to being a Senior. OK breath Donna .... I am still not believing he is going to be a Senior. I can remember when we went to register him into Kindergarten they gave him a flag on a pencil that said Class of 2010. I though oh how cute we will save that.... thinking how far away 2010 was..... OMG That is like now!!!!!!!!!! Oh I still have that pencil some where in this house I saw it not so long ago. I know I still have about 15 months till he graduates...... but people time is flying so fast and I am not having fun!!!!
I do however look forward to seeing what God has in store for my Son's future. We still have 15 month and a summer of praying before he goes off to college and leaves his Mama. So in that time I will continue to pray and enjoy my Son and try to teach him all that I still thinks he needs know. The problem is I should mention that I am just His Mother who drives him nuts about 95% of the time. I still have that 5%. I will try and add photo's soon.

How do you punish a kid for growing..............

2008-05-30T17:58:00.003-05:00

OK, if you read the last blog you will know that I told Chris that he is to stay in size 13 shoes. He is not to grow anymore when it came to his feet, height was Ok but not shoe size. If you read the title of this blog you should have guessed by now he did not listen to me ....once again. He is now in size 14. When will it stop.... UGH! No more buying shoes at Kohl's and other stores (Kohl's and others do carry size 14 but only in a few shoes nothing we like of course), most sports stores still carry his size but not in all styles. We went to a sports store to get new running shoes (second pair of size 14 shoes first was football cheats) well when the store clerk bought Christopher his shoes and he put them on and sure enough they fit, I popped Chris on the thigh and told him that was for disobeying me. The clerk (young gentleman) looked at me like I was crazy. I told him that I told my son he was to stay in size 13. I explained myself so no men in white coats came, well not yet at lease. Oh well, the look on my son's face was good enough. I can't figure why he thinks it is so cool to have huge feet?

Oh My Gosh!

2008-04-29T01:04:00.002-05:00

Christopher went on a mission Trip to New Orleans for Spring Break. They worked on a house inside and out. Well before he left we went and got him a pair of work boots. This is where the picture comes in. After his return I was moving his boots when I saw the different between my foot and his boot. Now I have a big feet (women's 8 1/2 - 9) but when I put them up against his boot I could not believe how big my Son's feet have gotten. He has been in size 13 for a little while but for some reason it just hit me harder than normal. While shopping he said his feet were still growing. Well I told him right there that size 13 is as big as he is allowed to grow. Do you know how hard it is to find shoes for a size 13. He has a friend from church that wears size 15 or 18 the kid has big feet and has to have them special ordered. like I said I have informed my son that he is done in the growing in the feet department. He is allowed to grow taller but that is it. I have put my foot down. Oops, isn't that where all this started from ...........

2008-03-24T00:49:00.003-05:00

Happy Easter!
I can't believe it is Easter already, didn't we just celebrate Christmas? It is officially Monday morning because it is after midnight but I still claim it is Easter because I haven't gone to bed yet. So Happy Easter!!!!!! I had plan to add Christopher's picture with his Easter basket but I didn't get the shot and if I did it would still be on the disk in the camera like all the pictures I have taken since Christmas. Christopher went to the first church service with his dad and I choose to sleep in so I went to the second Easter service so by the time I got home I missed the picture cause he was already out of his Shirt and Tie. Not wanting to miss a Easter Picture I asked him to put back on the shirt and tie. When I asked I knew it was a long shot (better odds in the lottery) but I thought I would ask anyway. The look told it all. No Easter picture for me. I had plan to get a picture later in the day but I forgot. Maybe tomorrow I ask him to pose with the basket and take a late Easter picture. Why not, I am late for everything else. Christopher has a spring cold so he is full of snot and hasn't been in a wonderful mood. Well, he is only in a bad mood in my presence. I bring out the best in him...... I love this age... NOT. Easter Bunny made a few mistakes this year. Brought my son a PS2 game he got for Christmas (like the bunny can keep up with all the games he has, Chris should be happy the bunny even bought the game. Like I told him Bunny gave me the receipt and he can go exchange it for what he wants.) You do know when my Husband and Son reads these I will get a eye roll for talking bunny. Oh well ...... Santa gives out coal so what does the Bunny give out?, There was more... wrong kinda gum (brought the kind I like.... what is wrong with that), He didn't even care for the Strawberry milkshake Oreo's. He drinks strawberry milk all the time? "oh well" what happen to being thankful that the Bunny brought anything. He did like the big box of Dots and whopper eggs and several other items but as usually lately the bunny like his Mom can't please him. Did I say already that I love this age....... Today, all that was petty when you think all that Christ did for us on that Cross. But He IS ALIVE! So I am forgiven of all my sins and my sin of not being the Mother my Son thinks I should be. He loves me I just have to remind him..... he really does love me, he tells me and I even get kisses goodnight. Most night..... and even at his worse I am very thankful that God allowed me to be his Mom. Thank You God, for allowing your Son to die on the cross for me and everyone that reads this blog and for allowing me to be a mom in the good and the not so fun times. Amen.

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-14T23:27:00.001-05:00

1973 El Camino

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The body of the car is dark green but looks black in some lights. Flames are light neon green.

Happy 16th Birthday!

2007-11-30T01:23:00.000-05:00

Christopher is SIXTEEN! My Baby turned sixteen on October 30. And what does every sixteen year old want for his birthday? That's right a car, and that is what he got a 1973 El Camino (a Hot Wheels all grown up). Christopher has loved El Caminos for years (still trying to figure that out). His car has been hiding at a friends house so we told Chris that I had to drop off something before we went out for his Birthday dinner. Well when we drove up he saw a few of the family members then he saw a big bow (orange and blue) on top of a car that had a car cover on it. We got out and all he did was stand and stare. After awhile we told him to check out the car. So he went to the car and stood and stared some more. The boy was in shock, he would stare and shake his head. We then told him to take the car cover off. He did but still was not talking we kept asking him thing he would reply but then just stared. He did walk around the car but mostly stared at one side. After a little while longer Ken asked if he would like the keys. He then check out the inside. He then sat in the car still in shock. I have this on video and one day I am going to set down and time how long he went without speaking. I can honestly say I have never seen him so shocked, and quiet. We then went inside for cake and ice-cream and open more presents. After his mini Birthday Party he drove his car to the restaurant. I have never seen him drive so slow. I think it took him a few days to realize he got a car for his birthday.

I'm back .....................

2007-11-27T23:35:00.000-05:00

I can't believe I have not posted in so long.

Well, where to begin...... School started, football came and went and my son had a HUGE birthday and now we are starting basketball. I will try to post things as they happen and post things that happen this past fall. Stay tune as I try to play catch up. Picture: Christopher's took this of himself last weekend.

Nikki is Home Safe and Sound.

2007-08-12T18:48:00.000-05:00

Nikki is found!!!!!!!!!!!! A man called Sunday around 11am and said they found her in their back yard on Saturday. He said they walked up and down the street yesterday but saw no one looking for her. I was on that street looking but never saw them. His wife saw our poster this morning and that is how he knew to call. His mother that had came over took her home with her because the man on the phone said they didn't have a place to keep her. So he is going to get in contact with her so she can call to let me know where I can get her She was in a neighborhood that is backed up to ours. The neighbors behind me knew she was missing. Oh well Praise the LORD at lease I know she is safe and sound!!!!!!!!

I think that the women that had Nikki would have loved to keep her. You can tell she was in good hands. She even let her sleep with her on Saturday might. I as so thankful that she took good care of Nikki. God is Good.

Nikki is Missing

2007-08-11T23:17:00.000-05:00

Christopher and Nikki at the farm.

I took the dogs (Rambo and Nikki) outside to do there business. I heard kids laughing and playing, well Nikki (Yorkie) must have heard it too because she took off to the back corner of the backyard fence where wild rabbits have made a hole under the fence. (found after the fact) When I realized she was not coming back to me after calling her name. I looked over the fence to see her walking across my neighbor's back yard. That was the last time I saw her. I ran back through the house ( the gates were block to keep Nikki in) to front yard and down to where I thought she was going but I didn't find her. I started searching by car and hanging up signs so if someone found her they would know how to call me because of all times for to take off she didn't have on her collar on because I took it off to give her a bath. This afternoon Chris and I went around hanging up more posters hoping that someone will see it and call. Tommorow I am dropping off lost dog picture/form at Petsmart and any other place I feel might help. It has been a hard day for me and the night isn't getting better. But God is Good, no matter what God is Good!

Summer: What Summer?

2007-08-05T00:35:00.000-05:00

I cannot believe that summer break is almost over. Only 1 more week of summer break and it is back to school. Ken has taken next week off so He and Christopher can enjoy the last week of summer together. Christopher will have football practice the last half of the week but that will be in the evening so they should still be able to play golf in the mornings. I remember when I was little a thousand years ago how summer vacation seem to last a long time now it doesn't seem long enough. I had all these plans for this summer -----> maybe next year? This time three years from now I will be getting ready to take Christopher off to college. Now you know why summer break isn't long enough.

WE'RE BACK............

2007-07-14T22:00:00.000-05:00

Yes, we are alive and doing well. Last month I was given a citation for not blogging. (thanks Lisa for missing me.) I will try to do better. We have had computer problems for months. We have a PC upstairs in the office but I never go up there to blog. Don't know why I just don't. Well Ken took in the laptop to visit the Geek Squad at Best Buy and while he was there He bought me a laptop all my own for my birthday. Happy Birthday to me......... ! Well, I have had to share but finally the other laptop is back at home and now I have only to share with my Son when Ken is home. Now that I have my very own I can download all my Family Tree Maker stuff I got months ago. I could have downloaded it to the PC but when I am traveling the PC is a pain to pack (LOL). I have other things that Ken didn't want me to put on to the old laptop because of lack of memory space. So now I am having fun loading all the programs I have been saving. IT all Mine I tell Ya All MINE... I'll share as long as they won't use up my memory. I won't be using to much thanks to Windows Vista. I have found that some of my programs won't work or have to upgraded. So bare with me as I will try to catch up on my blogging.

Another First

2007-05-13T23:52:00.000-05:00

Well my son had another first in his life last week (Where is his baby book). He has his first broken bone and cast. Last Monday he went to his high school football trainer to look at his wrist and to get it taped up for weight lifting class. She told him he might better get a x-ray taken to make sure he didn't have any thing broken. She didn't feel anything but because he still couldn't put pressure on his wrist she thought it would be a good idea (Ya Think?) Christopher called me before one of his classes to tell me what she said. After I finally made a appointment I had to go to the football field where my son is practicing football..... as I walk up to his group I see him blocking with another player...a hard hit. He already had bruises from the hits he already had before I got there. Thank goodness his wrist was taped up. So I took him to the sports Doctor who works with our football team. He had a x-ray in the office and within minutes it was on the computer screen in our room. I looked and I thought we were lucky nothing was broken.... this is why they haven't hired me to read x-rays. I saw the line across the bone but thought it was suppose to look like that. Well, the doctor took one look and asked Christopher what sports he plays and then told him he was done for the baseball season and would miss spring football training. Now you would think this would upset my son but he had never had a broken bone so he was excited about getting a cast. Is this a boy thing? Well the excitement lasted for a day. He is so bord at football practice having nothing to do but stand around, baseball is as boring if he isn't keeping the score book for his dad. He is lucky because he only has to keep it on for 4 weeks so only 3 weeks to go..YEA! Since I am such a loving Mom, when we went by the pool in our neighborhood I told him that I think I might go swimming tonight after church! He said yea that's a great idea...... then seconds later.... M-O-M!!!!!! He kinda got mad when it hit him he was not going swimming until the cast comes off. OK so it was not nice.... but he did smile in between the yelling LOL.

Baseball .... Football?

2007-05-06T22:20:00.000-05:00

We are still playing baseball. We even won a game last week...YEA! I say we because it is a family affair. Christopher is the ball player, Ken is the team score keeper, and I am the photographer - uniform washer - and Christopher's personal driver well some times I am his licenced Adult driver so he can drive. So when I say we are still playing baseball we are. Christopher didn't play in Saturday game because he was still nursing his wrist that he sprained in a collection at home plate last Thursday. We have three games this week and he also has spring football starting Monday. Spring Football! Didn't last season just end???? For the next two weeks Christopher will spend everyday after school on the football field getting ready for the upcoming season. He will spend every night this week in the hot tub trying to survive ...oops no hot tub, sorry sweety! I have a feeling he will be in no hurry to get in the baseball games this week. Try to keep Christopher in your prayers for his wrist to heal fully and his overall health.

Spring Baseball Already?

2007-04-21T23:28:00.001-05:00

I cannot believe it is already baseball season! Today Christopher's team played there 5th game. Our record is 0-5. Ken thought that they played their best game today so far. I am happy when our team keeps the other team under 20 runs and we score at least 1 run. Yep that kinda season. Christopher is playing on our churches High School travel baseball team they play against other travel teams from our county park system. Our boys only started practice less than a month before the season stated. Most of the teams we play this season have been playing together for years and one team we know for sure started practicing in January. They have a uphill battle to win games but I am hoping they are having fun even if they are losing. Our boys have more fans show up than any team. Our North Metro boys are getting better every game so hopefully it will pay off soon for a win. Here are a few photo from some of the games. Christopher #34 is a catcher for our team. He and Cody catch every 2 innings.

7 hour Time Limit?

2007-03-26T02:32:00.000-05:00

All participants must be able to finish the marathon within seven hours. In order to do so, runners in the marathon will need to maintain a minimum average pace of 16 minutes per mile.

7 hours! I would need 5 days. I figured I could maybe handle around five miles a day with a lot of resting and maybe a nap or two. Now I could complete the 26.2 miles in a couple of days if I traveled at night. I seem to be able to walk further at night than during the day. But either way there is no way that I could travel 26.2 miles in 7 hours. Who would want too? I don't even like driving 26 miles if I don't have to. Saturday while attending the marathon expo so Ken could get his runners pack which includes his race shirt, number bib that pins to his shirt and other goodies. I was shocked how many runners there was. Now the line for the half marathon was out the door down the side walk. We full marathon people got to go all the way to the front in a very short line. Christopher told his dad thanks for running the full marathon after seeing the much shorter line. Most of the runners are very thin people so I bet we had some comments made when they saw us walking around. I thought I should have gotten a sign to put on that said just a supporter not a runner. A funny site at the expo was several cars on display by Saturn a sponsor. Why I thought it was funny is because the people there don't like driving they want to run every where. But I guess they knew lazy smart people like me would enjoy viewing there cars. Let's not forget my fifteen year old that very much enjoyed the test seating (no where to test drive) the cars. Oh yea! did you know there are snickers health energy bars, I saw them they had them out for you to sample. This one man came back for another one telling the man behind the table how good they are. Did I try it heck NO I don't like regular snickers (don't like peanuts). I could go on and on at the wonders they sell to healthy people (runners) but I will save it for another day. Yes, Mom I took notes......

KEN DID IT!

2007-03-26T00:06:00.000-05:00

He finish another 26.2 mile marathon. Christopher and I are very proud. This was his 3rd marathon and he said his last! He told me that after his first marathon, but said today he means it this time. I thought he came home in better shape than I thought he would be in. He is very sore and has blisters and skin irritations, and his lower back gave him trouble for half the race. The last half of the race he had to run and walk to the finish. He was disappointed in his time but I think just finishing it is wonderful. At the 20 mile mark his time was 4hrs and 16 min. Ken, I know you had to run a slower pace today but I am very proud of you for running and finishing the race when at the end at the few miles it was not easy. You might not have finished in the time you set for yourself but you finished. There are many runners who could not say that tonight. Congratulation, I love you very much.

Few facts from the marathon:
* Unseasonably warm temperatures met the 15,000 runners for the inaugural ING Georgia Marathon and half marathon. Representing all 50 states and 25 countries, the sold out field proceeded their tour of Atlanta and its surrounding communities, joining everyone in a day long celebration.

* Ken said the time was at the six min. mark before he could even get to the starting line because of all the runners ahead of him.

* Man's winner, Joseph Chirlee, winning in 2:19:17 (pace of 5:19).

* Women's winner, 24 year old Valentina Levushkina from Russia winning in 2:41:25 (pace 6:13).

* A 74 year old man from Lawrenceville, GA. who finished at 6:59:27 (pace of 15:34).

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2007-03-17T01:45:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday

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Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday Dear .... AVERY, KIM, AMBER, JOSH and UNCLE DOUG..... Happy Birthday To You!

Might be late but was not forgotten .................

Febuary 17, Avery's 1st Birthday
Febuary 28, Kim's Birthday
March 6, Amber's 12th Birthday
March 7, Josh R. Birthday
March 10, Uncle Doug.

Happy Birthday Guys!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU.

Lil' Auburn Tiger

2007-03-05T22:36:00.000-05:00

During our trip to North Carolina, Malachi showed his true colors which are Orange and Blue. The proof is in the picture, look at the smile on Malachi face being able to wear Christopher's Auburn hat.

It's a Boy!

2007-02-24T04:02:00.000-05:00

Making his Watkins Family debut is ..............
.......drum roll...............

Ezekiel Luke (1/4 Th Watkins)
was born
February 21st at 11:54 pm.
He weighted 8 pounds
and was 21 inches long.

Congratulations! Morgan, Daniel, and Big Brother Malachi.

(Congratulation Christopher, his prediction was Wednesday 2/21/2007 at 7:21 pm and 37sec.
I missed it by 18 hours as you all know I am late for everything.)

SHOUT OUT

2007-02-20T20:44:00.000-05:00

My Family wants to give a big shout out to Tom, Joanne, Kim and the Girls for keeping Rambo and Nikki while we went to NC to spend the weekend with the Rieder's.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING CARE OF MY BABIES!
Our second shout out goes to Aunt Jane, Uncle Doug, David, Morgan, Daniel, Malachi, and (Baby ?) for a FUN weekend. I hope we will do it again real soon. To Baby #2 I am sad I didn't get to see you this time but I know you wanted to stay with mom for a little bit longer. Which I predict will be this Thursday afternoon at 6:05 pm. I just thought of that date? As for the name, I have my ideas but I never did get anything from Morgan she kept it to herself. Well, we know it is a name from the Bible, I did try!!!!! Christopher after hearing my prediction has given me his, Tomorrow, Wednesday 2/21/2007 at 7:21 pm and 37sec. So for either one of our predictions to work we need the labor to begin. When ever the birth, our family is already blessed with a new family member. Now about the big brother, He is so sweet and cute. He loved playing with Christopher and I know my Son loved playing with him. The pictures that are on his blog shows his sweet personality. I just wish someone in the house would show love and attention to that kid. I think he should come and live with me for a few years. They are having a new baby so I think they should share. (Just in case anyone that reads this that doesn't know Malachi please know he is well loved and cared for, I was just picking. ) I did take pictures but I haven't taken the time to download them. So I will post them soon. Thanks again everybody for a great weekend. Oh yea!!!!! I won both night at playing card. YEA.....

February 14

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Happy Valentines Day

May you all find the warmth of GOD's LOVE.

Full House Full Heart.

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January 23, 2007 Candace Cameron Bure was guest speaker at our Ladies after 5 event at church. Candace is known as DJ Tanner from the sitcom Full House. Candace is married to NHL hockey star Valeri Bure and a mother to three beautiful children. Did you know that Candace & Val met through Full House co-star Dave Coulier (Joey Gladstone) at a Charity Hockey Game in 1994. Also did you know that the DJ stood for Donna Jo, just thought you might want to know that. I was really impressed with her and her testimony. She is so naturally beautiful inside and out. If you like Candice and would like to read her testimony and see pictures of her family click here http://candacecameronbure.net/ . My Son was a little upset to find out that it was a women's event so he wasn't invited. He has watched reruns of Full House for years and had a crush on DJ. So I bought a picture and had her sign it. So when I got home that night I gave him the picture below, then told him she was going out to eat a late dinner with friends at a restaurant close by. He didn't care how late it was or that it was a school night he was ready to go eat again. I chose to stay home, sorry dude. God is really working in the lives of the Cameron family. Her brother Kirk has a huge ministry going and her Mother just wrote a book. You can find links to their web sites on Candace web page. Below are just a few pictures that I took that night.

I look so old and big next to her. She is so pretty. She is ten years younger than I, can I use that as a excuse. I hope you all check out her website and read her Testimony.

American Idol 2006 TOUR

2007-01-28T00:40:00.000-05:00

American Idol 2007 is now on, YEA!!!!! Last year I think was the best year in Idol history. I loved most of the singers.... Yes, I was part of the soul patrol. Well I voted for Taylor does that count? Well I was looking for a picture on the computer when I came across pictures taken at last year's concert. For my birthday last year Ken gave me tickets to the Idol tour concert. So Ken, Christopher and I went to the concert that was here in Lawrenceville. The concert was wonderful, kids to grandparents filled the arena. Ken and Chris was very disappointed to find out that Kellie Picker would not be singing, she was having some type of trouble and the doctor told her to rest her voice she did come out in her sweats and wave to the audience. Most concerts you can not bring in a camera. But this concert you could, I didn't know that so I did not bring my camera. The lady next to me was sweet enough to email me the pictures she took. I did take some with my phone but do not have a program to download the pictures. One of the things I still need to do. well here are the photos enjoy.

2006 American Idol Winner TAYLOR

Katharine

Bucky

American Idol 2006

2007-01-28T00:12:00.000-05:00

Ace

Chris

Paris

Mandisa

Lisa Tucker

Oh, Say Can You See......

2007-01-20T20:38:00.000-05:00

North Metro First Baptist Church Youth Choir.

Maximus, the Gladiators mascot

Goalie #38 Dan Turple

Last Night Our Church Youth Choir was invited to sing the National Anthem at the Gwinnett Gladiators Hockey game. This is the second year our Youth Choir has been asked to sing. This is also Christopher's second time singing at the game and it is his cousins Amber's first. Here are a few pictures from the night. By the way Gwinnett Gladiators beat the Florida Everblades 4 goals to 3.

2006 National Champions

2007-01-09T01:25:00.000-05:00

Picture from the Gainesville Sun Website.
Yes, Gators ate some Heisman Buckeye meat! Florida is now National Champions in Football and Basketball. It's great to be a FLORIDA GATOR, say its Great to be a Duel National Champion Florida Gator...........

Go Gators

2007-01-07T23:47:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for some Football .... Some Gator football. I am looking forward to the game tonight. All I want to see is my Gators eat some buckeyes for the new year. My hands are ready for some chopping. My Cheer for the game : What Do Gators eat Ohio State Buckeyes meat. YEA! GATORS

Living Christmas Tree

2007-01-04T23:17:00.000-05:00

Amber is on the 6th row from the bottom, 3rd from the left. --->

Christopher is on the 2nd row from the bottom, 5th from the right. <---
This year at North Metro First Baptist Church's Youth choir Christmas program was a Living Christmas Tree. Christopher and his cousin Amber are part of this choir. The Kids did another great job. Here are just a few picture from that program. ENJOY

WE WON!

2007-01-02T22:50:00.000-05:00

We are home safe from our trip to the big city of Dallas. Did you watch the game? WE WON! What you didn't see on TV is me turning into a ice cube. Picture on the right is my self portrait of me watching the game. It was so cold. The first quarter I sat there freezing. I had on a sweatshirt and a coat with a hat, I even held a hand warmer that seem never to get warm enough. If I knew how cold it was going to be I would have packed my snow bibs, long johns, gloves, parka get the picture it was cold. With seven minutes before halftime I got up to go walking to see if it would help. I also thought if I found someone selling a blanket I might have to buy it as a well needed souvenir. No blanket, but Outside the stadium Gods warming Sun defrosted my frozen body. I got back to my seat for halftime to find that the area was still freezing. The Sun was behind us, and the upper section of the stands blocked that. On a hot summer day that would be wonderful but not on a day like Monday. Other than the cold the game was great. We Won, YEA!!!!!!! I have over two hundred pictures taken but have not started downloading into the computer. I will try to do it in the next few days. I will also give you better details on our trip. I just wanted to let everyone know we are home safe and sound. "Thank you Jesus." Ken starts work in the morning, Christopher has school and Donna had sleep to catch up on. Oh Yea, Happy New Year !!!!!!!

Cotton Bowl 2007

2006-12-31T02:20:00.000-05:00

Game Information
Date: Monday, January 1 Time: 10:40 a.m. CT TV: FOX Location: Dallas, Texas

DALLAS BOUND

2006-12-31T01:52:00.000-05:00

We are home ......For a few more hours. We came home from my parents farm where we spent Christmas with My Parents and My Sister and her Family. In the morning YES in the AM I have to be up, dressed, packed and ready to go to to the airport. We are flying to Dallas to see Auburn play in the Cotton Bowl. Since we came home I have been busy washing clothes, putting stuff away, downloading hundreds of pictures and cooking dinner (Pizza Hut, thanks Ken), and odds and ends. Because of all the new security at the airport I am about to go thru all my carry on to make sure I am not carring any knives, guns, toenail clippers.... I really don't mind, I rather go thru the hassle than have someone behind me clipping his toenails on the plane. Please pray for our safe flight there and back. We are coming home on Tuesday. When I get home hopefully I will start catching up with all my post I have waiting to be complete and start. I pray: YOU WILL ALL HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR!

Christmas...Already!

2006-12-21T00:09:00.000-05:00

As the song says: It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas......... Well not at my house. Christopher and I bought things down from the attic, but is as far as we got. I have been Christmas shopping but not one gift wrapped. If you do drive up to our house at night all you will see is a single green light above the front door. It is left over from Halloween (a Christopher thing). I had such big plans for this Christmas. I am always a planner just not a doer. Last year at a after Christmas clearance I bought up a bunch of personalized wrapping paper so I could sell it this Christmas on e-bay. Thinking I could double my money, I think I would have done better in Vegas. I have spent so much time and energy on this that I have not decorated or even posted on both of my blogs. I do have several post started but never finished them. I can't believe I have not posted in so long. Well, I am about done on the ebay thing, so now I can try to catch up on the blogs. I am going to get off now and post this and do some cleaning cause I only have one full day before we leave to my Parents for Christmas. If I worked until we left I still wouldn't get everything done. ......... MERRY CHRISTMAS! This holiday is not about the hoopla or the trees and lights, It is about my Savors Birth. Happy Birthday Jesus!

2nd time at the wheel......3rd time...

2006-11-10T23:46:00.000-05:00

I let Christopher drive home from school today. And I could actually breath this time I was more relaxed. I thought he turned to wide at a intersection but it was my opinion not his. I never said anything about the speed either. But we made it home once again safely. Tonight his Dad let him drive home from 5th Quarter. 5th quarter is a church get together for high school youth and their friends after a football game. He came in the door saying it is easier to drive with his dad in the car than me. WHY! Just because I am seating next to him white knuckled and not breathing.... I think I have been good. Besides it was dark in the car so he didn't see his dad's white knuckles and his face turning purple for not breathing ( I have not gotten Ken side of it yet, but he did come in smiling. ) Before Ken left to go pick up Christopher we checked the drivers manual and online and could not find anywhere that said he could not drive at night. Ken did find out that he can't drive past midnight to 6am. I know it has been a few years but I was thinking I couldn't drive past sundown for at least three months after getting my license. Ken has no memory of a night time ban for several months. I just IM my Mom and she said It was something like that. So I am not crazy after all........ No comments needed.

2nd part of Warning:

2006-11-10T00:12:00.000-05:00

Christopher is now a licensed Driver. I think when they hand your child a drivers licenses they should hand the parents drugs. I let my son drive the few miles home. He has been driving since he was little. At four he started driving a golf cart around my parents farm. Several years ago I let him drive around the empty church parking lot. He also drives my Dad's truck and my suv at the farm. The boy can drive. But for some reason today when I pulled over to let him drive home my nerves took over. I don't think I breathed the whole time. Why is it when I drive going 40 is so slow but today when Christopher drove it felt like he was going way to fast. I wouldn't let him do the speed limit which was 45. He did everything correct but I was way to nervous to be able to set back and enjoy the ride. I thought when he got his license it would be cool. I could set back and enjoy the ride......oh was I wrong. I am thinking about buying one of those huge signs that read "Student Driver." That way people will stay away from our car. It will also let people know why he will be driving under the speed limit until he is thirty. Stay tuned cause I have a feeling this will be an on going story.

Birthday Pictures

2006-11-09T22:18:00.000-05:00

Few pictures from his Big Day.

Christopher wanted a cake or cupcakes, vanilla and chocolate so he got lucky that Publix had everything he wanted in one container for Halloween. One of the ladies in the bakery added "Happy Birthday Chris" on the pumpkin. I thought I had birthday candles but didn't so I added a votive candle on a cupcake. Christophers Mema and Grandaddy (My Parents) came to town to be here for his Birthday.

Git-R-Done

2006-11-09T21:19:00.000-05:00

I finally found my downloading cord for my Camera. I had it two days before Halloween then it was gone. I searched high and low but no cord. Then I found it last night and I was not even looking for it. I found it where I know I looked many times. Now I can share my pictures from Halloween. Christopher dressed as Larry the cable guy. The "Git-R-done" guy from Blue Collar comedy Tour. Christopher and his Cousins Amber and Alyssa went Trick or Treating in the neighborhood. Amber was dressed as a pirate and Alyssa was dressed as Amber's slave. Alyssa didn't want to be called a slave she wanted to be called a hostage. Nikki my Yorkie was dressed as a Nurse "RN". I don't know why but she is camera shy.

WARNING:

2006-11-09T18:19:00.000-05:00

Don't adjust your screen, This is my Son with a Drivers license.
Yes, He is now a licensed driver. This afternoon, He drove the last few miles home. I never knew I could hold my breath so long. Christopher, I am so proud of you!
You are getting older!
OK, where did my hanky go....I need my hanky!

PAST BIRTHDAYS

2006-11-01T00:05:00.000-05:00

Christopher 1st Birthday! This picture was from his Family Party on Friday night. On Saturday he had a Party for more family and friends. The house was full for both parties. The next trip we made to GA. (Vidalia) He had another party with more family. Christopher was the first Grandchild for both families. He was also was the youngest by several years from my Mom's family in Vidalia. We were still living in Jacksonville, Florida.
Yuck! is the title to this picture. He was not happy when the icing wasn't coming off his fingers. He had this cake all to his self. By the second cake he started figuring it all out.
Christopher 2nd Birthday was all Barney. This picture was from his party in Jacksonville with friends and family. The next morning we got up early and came home to have another Barney Birthday with friend in the neighborhood. I love you, You Love me...... I miss Barney.
Christopher 3rd Birthday. His theme was Batman and Pumpkins. He wanted his cake to have a Batman in a pumpkin patch. Remember he was three! Aunt Joyce made it just like he wanted. His party was in the Batcave (garage) with pumpkins everywhere. He also had a party durning snack at his preschool. Aunt Joyce is pictured with Chris below. This was just the first three birthdays!

Happy Halloween!

2006-11-01T00:04:00.000-05:00

I hope every one got the treats and not the tricks. Christopher dressed this year as "Larry the Cable Guy "Git-R-Done" . (pictures will be added when I find the cable to download the pictures from my camera) Christopher's cousins Amber and Alyssa came over to go trick or treating and then plan to go to our church where we have a fall festival. Amber was dressed as a Pirate and Alyssa as her hostage. Nikki (my Yorkie) dressed as a nurse. After going out trick or treating the kids came back to show their goodies. Kim took Amber and Chris to the church. Chris had signed up to work the last shift at the festival. While Alyssa stayed with Ken to hand out more treats. I went to pick up our pizza. When I got back, most of the lights inside the house was turn down. I could see Ken (with a mullet wig on) and Alyssa was standing by the doorway of the kitchen watching the movie "Halloween 3". During and after our dinner Alyssa and I handed out more candy while watching the movie. I told Kim when she got back that it was her brothers fault when her daughter would be sleeping with her tonight.
Treats from the past:
Christophers first Halloween 1991, was when he was one day old. We were still in the hospital, My Mom borrowed the pumpkin from the nurses station for his first Halloween picture.

Second Halloween 1992, Chris was dressed as a cowboy. I made the vest and chaps. He is so cute. Pictured with his Mema.

Third Halloween 1993, Chris was dressed as his favorite character, Barney. His life was Barney, Barney and more Barney. I love you, You love me............... At that time you could not find a Barney costume so I made him one. OK I liked Barney too, I still do.

Forth Halloween 1993, He was dressed as Peter Pan. His cousin Rachel (1yr. old) was Tinkle bell. I also made this costume.

Happy 15th Birthday!

2006-11-01T00:02:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, Christopher turned 15 year old that is 180 months old to those cousins that still have little ones. Christopher cell phone also has the months, days, hours, minutes and seconds till his next birthday. Please don't rush it, it will be here in fast enough. God has bless me by allowing me to be Christophers Mother for the past 15 years plus the amazing nine months he grew inside my womb. He is one of my biggest prayers that God answered. He is such a gentleman, at lease that is what I am told by several women at Church. I get to see all the sides of Christopher which is not always sweet. But, he is a teenager with hormones. He is still a loving child that still needs his mother, Not as much as I might want sometimes but happy that He is becoming the Man that God is calling him to be. What that will be only God knows but I have faith that Christopher will continue walking in path that God has in front of him. As his mother I still want to jump in when I see others not doing right by my son but I am learning to let him handle the situations. I give advise he usually doesn't want to hear, and pray that God gives him wisdom to handle all that he faces. Christopher and I can butt heads sometimes because we are so much alike in a lot of ways. We also misunderstand each other a lot, But I feel we are still very close. I pray he will always come to me with the good and the bad. I will always see him as my baby but I am starting to see the man. His summer was made when he finally got taller than me. Next goal is getting taller than his Father. Which might not be far off (I hope so). His feet or now bigger than all his uncles and Grandfathers. So I am hoping the height will be next. Christopher is smart like his Dad, I just need to get him to use all of his brain. He is very handy around the house just like me. I always have to remember that God is in control. I might not like where the road leads but by the time I get there are right after I leave it is always where I needed to be. Christopher always keep your head up and focus what God has in front of you. And remember that peer pressure sometimes will led you the wrong way. Don't ever forget ASAP2GOD & I love you and I am always proud of you in what ever you do as long as you give your all. Happy Birthday Christopher.

Week 7 "The End"

2006-10-20T14:17:00.000-05:00

Bulldogs (34) - vs- Eagles (14)

This was the last games for JV and Freshman Teams. Freshman team started out the season strong but ended the season weak. I have not seen the same team that I saw in week one. But as the Gators use to say " There is always next Year". Until then we have the varsity team and they are still flying high. To the CH Freshman Team " Thank You ".

Week 6

2006-10-13T00:46:00.000-05:00

Peachtree Ridge High School ( 28 ) - vs- Collins Hill High School ( 6 )

What a game! Peachtree ran for a touchdown on the opening kickoff. Ouch! By the end of the first quarter Peachtree was up 21 point. Fumble was the word of the night. Finally in the fourth quarter a Peachtree player bobbled the ball and our star player of the night was able to catch it and score our one and only touchdown. The extra point was blocked. Christopher hopefully will be released by his Doctor at his appointment tomorrow. He then will be able to start practicing with the team and hopefully play in the last game next Thursday.

Talladega

2006-10-08T14:25:00.000-05:00

It is Sunday at 3:35. If you want to see my son live on TV? Turn over to NBC, nascar is at Talladega, He is in the grandstands. The cars are only traving one hundred and ninety something miles per hour. So when the cars go by the grandstands look fast!

SMILE!

2006-10-06T00:42:00.000-05:00

My Baby was beautiful!

Christopher
Spring of 1993

Week 5

2006-10-05T23:38:00.000-05:00

Week 5
South Foryth (6 ) -vs- Collins Hill (0)

Christopher was unable to play due to the concussion. We have had several players out due to injuries this week. Without those injuries we should have won.

Head Trauma

2006-10-05T03:32:00.000-05:00

During football practice yesterday, Christopher was hit in the head with a football. He was on the sidelines without a helmet on, when boys behind him where throwing the ball. When I got the call from the team trainer, Chris was able to tell her my name and phone number but had no memory of what happened are the days prior. At the hospital the Doctor said he had a stage 2 concussion. He had a cat scan that was negative of any swelling or bruising. While at the hospital he started having his memory last longer than five minutes. By the time we got home a little after ten he was remembering things that happen the first of the week. This morning he remembered parts of yesterday. He is unable to play any contact sports for at lease a week. We have to see his primary Doctor next week. Please keep him in your prayers. I am so thankful that it was not worse than it could have been. Thank You Jesus for once again taking care of my Baby. Amen

Football is in the blood.

2006-10-03T16:40:00.000-05:00

Football is a big part in our family. My first date with my Husband Ken was a football game. So it is not surprising that Chris likes football. Here are a few pictures of Ken and Christopher at the NFL Experience in Atlanta a few days before the Superbowl XXVIII(1994). First Picture is Ken (with hair) with his son looking up at him. I am thankful that Chris still looks up to his Dad. By height Ken only has a few inches before his son will be looking eye to eye. I thought when I took the picture of Chris it would be years before he could fill out that uniform. Not sure of the size on the stand but I bet it is just a few sizes bigger than what he wears now. I guess it has already been years! Over 12 of them.

Week 4

2006-09-29T23:40:00.000-05:00

CH 9th grade Team: 3 wins - 1 loss

Week 4: Wildcat (6) -vs- Eagles (41)

Suwanee Day

2006-09-23T00:11:00.000-05:00

September 16, Christopher and I took Josh, Steven, and Andrew to Suwanee Day. The Boys are cousins from the Watkins side of the family. They were in town staying with their Grandparents while Mom, Lisa was at a weekend conference. It was a very hot day. I came so close to getting in the fountain with the boys. It looks so much fun.

Week 3

2006-09-22T14:45:00.000-05:00

WE WON ! Eagles 12 Hawks 7

2006-09-17T16:52:00.000-05:00

Week 2
Location - Norcross High School
9/14/2006
Collins Hill 21 - Norcross 0

Ready for Football!

2006-09-13T01:18:00.000-05:00

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
SOME COLLINS HILL 9th GRADE TEAM FOOTBALL!

The football season has official begun.

Game #1
9/7/2006

Collins Hill 7 -vs- Dacula 14

Didn't start off as well as we had hoped but we always have next weeks game.

GA. Aquarium

2006-09-05T04:22:00.000-05:00

This picture was taking from the outside part of the Aquarium. The glass dome behind the penguins is where you can pop up into, to get another view.

The Petting Pools in the GA. Explorer: Sting Rays that live in the petting pools have had their stings disabled for the safety of visitors.

Pictures from the Aquarium

2006-09-05T03:41:00.000-05:00

Clown fish kissing !

Chris, Amber, and Alyssa.

There is more......

Georgia Aquarium

2006-09-05T02:41:00.000-05:00

This past August, Ken, Christopher and I with Ken's Sister Kim and her girls Amber and Alyssa went to the Georgia Aquarium. It is the World's Largest Aquarium. Can you believe almost 9 football fields could fit inside the Aquarium. So next visit to Atlanta has to include the the Aquarium. One of the first things that I noticed was the freedom to travel at your own pace. No tour guide or groups you have to keep up with. The aquarium is broken up in 5 sections, Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Cold-Water Quest, River Scout, and GA. Explorer. It also has a Large banquet room that last year hosted High school Proms. Well words don't tell as much as pictures do and I have plenty.

Spring baseball 2006 White Sox

2006-08-28T00:42:00.000-05:00

In this game Chris played 3rd base but durning the season he also pitched and was the catcher. Did I mention that Christopher had a "good looking" coach! Even with a mouthful of sunflower seeds.

Hey batter, batter, SWING ......

2006-08-27T23:33:00.000-05:00

For It One, Two, Three, strikes your out at the OLD BALL GAME..............
While searching for a picture tonight I ran across Chris spring baseball game pictures. This game was Saturday, May 27, 2006 (Ken's B-day). It was HOT! OK it is now time for me to brag about my Boy. Christopher had the best batting avg. of the team. Don't remember the numbers but Ken has it all in this years Team baseball book.

TWO DOWN !

2006-08-27T20:59:00.000-05:00

2 weeks down and 34 more weeks (including holidays) to go. It is Sunday night and Christopher is doing homework. Friday afternoon he did start the homework but he was so t-i-r-e-d that he did not finish. I was also told about Teachers that don't understand that students do have a life outside school. How many of us felt that way! Well, welcome back to School Son. You only have 34 well, I think 30 school weeks to go.

I did not make this up!

2006-08-26T03:36:00.000-05:00

I was locked out by a robot!!!! Blogger's Spam-prevention robots have detected that your blog has characteristics of a Spam blog. (What's a Spam blog?) Since you're an actual person reading this, your blog is probably not a Spam blog. Automated Spam detection is inherently fuzzy, and we sincerely apologize for this false positive. (I did not make this up. I can come up with excuses for being late with something but I could never come up with a Spam robot. LOL)

I had to fill out a form to request a human review. It took them 5 days. Here is the e-mail I got today.

Hello,
Your blog has been reviewed, verified, and cleared for regular use so that
it will no longer appear as potential Spam. If you sign out of Blogger and
sign back in again, you should be able to post as normal. Thanks for your
patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

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I was losing patience but now I just think it is funny. Only I would be locked out by a Spam robot.

2006-08-17T23:27:00.000-05:00

Christopher's personal School Bus !

My One and Only Son, Christopher

2006-08-17T01:38:00.000-05:00

First Day of High School.
My one and only is in high school.
Can not believe how fast time has past us by. If I closes my eyes I can still see my baby getting off the school bus from his first day of Kindergarten. Now instead of a bright yellow School bus it is His fathers S2000. If all goes well I will be taken my Son to college in the fall of 2010. Who needs a hanky! That is way to soon. I want to rewind lets say 10 years ok 5 years. Christopher is Now a freshman at C.H.H.S. He is playing on the 9th grade football team. School starts at 7:30am and school ends at 2:30. Then football begins until around 5:45pm. It is long hours but so far he is enjoying school and football.