Buck Down! 4x4

That was the text I got a few days ago when David shot this guy. I must say he was pretty excited. It's actually a good looking deer and I will confess he's going to make his way into my house. The final destination has yet to be determined.

There were 4 tags to be filled. One for David's dad Kent, brother Tyler, and friend Weston.

***And no, it doesn't bother me to have a dead animal hanging in my house. It's what I grew up with. Good luck to my dad and brothers who are after some Elk next week!

Problem!

So we have lived in our house now for over 2 years and my entry has had nothing in it for over 2 years now. It's a waste of space if you ask me but there is nothing I can do about it except deal with it.

Problem #1: A budget, which doesn't exist. Spending money on things to put there just isn't our top priority right now. However, a few months back I received a small bonus of $100. I've been saving it for just the right thing.

Solution #1: Thanks to craigslist I found this gem. However, it was listed for $250 which was over my $100 limit. I watched it for a few days and then offered $100 and to my surprise the nice lady took it!


Problem #2: Now what to put with it??? Because of funding issues, I wasn't able to buy anything to put with it which posed a huge challenge. Well, as talked about before, I have this amazing sister-in-law named Kendyl and she was up for the challenge.


Solution #2: Kendyl worked her magic with items stashed throughout my house and came up with this. The only items purchased were the red candles which were $2.38.

The only thing left to do is switch out the pictures with updated ones of my kids. I can't believe how awesome it turned out for just $102.38. Just goes to show you that spending lots of money on decor isn't always necessary.

We Love Tommy!

*Photos courtesy of Kendyl. Click HERE!

It's a.....

BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer 2009 - Part 2

Hogle Family Camping
We went with my entire family camping in July. It was the first trip of its kind and we had so much fun. Here are some pictures of what we did.

Ate and played with cousins.
Can't forget the naps!

Relaxed and took some rides on the quad...

A little hunting....

Went on a hike to a little grave site....

And played some more!
(Here is proof that I actually let my kids get dirty!)

Click HERE to view more pictures.
Thanks Mom & Dad for the wonderful adventure.
We can't wait for next year!!!

Howdy!

Summer 2009 - Part 1

Here are some of the things we have been doing this summer.

We went to Greer with TC, Melissa, Lanny, Katie and My Parents. Evan, Lisa, and the girls joined us for a day as well. We had fun hanging out, fishing, riding the golf carts, and of course eating! I don't have any pictures of Cooper because he slept the whole time. It was a fun outing. Thanks T and Melissa!

Lexi did swimming lessons again. She loved every part of it. I can't believe how much she has already improved. She isn't pool safe by any means but I feel way more comfortable just in case something were to happen.

Heidi, Kate, and Melli came to visit. They were here for a whole month so we got to party every day. Although they are 6 months apart, Cooper and Kate are the same size! She still picked on him though. Lexi loved to help out with Melli. Between Grandma, Grandpa, and Lexi, Heidi forgot she had a newborn.

Cooper's Birthday - Take 1

Cooper's Birthday - Take 2