Matt's 30th Birthday...

On Monday, we celebrated Matt's 30th birthday! And as I posted earlier this week, I actually pulled off a suprise party for him...I was so proud of myself and more than anything I was glad I was able to make it possible for him to have a fun birthday and one he will always remember. Thanks to our sweet friend Jennifer, here are a few pictures from the party...enjoy!

Anxiosly awaiting for Matt to arrive...thanks to everyone who "kept the secret" and was there to celebrate such a special day with Matt!

Matt rounding the corner to hear "surprise"... notice me carrying Holt's birthday present. Matt really had no clue and was confident he was going to Holt's birthday party.

Matt realizing the party is actually for him and not Holt...he is asking me...is this really for me?

Now he is all smiles as he has realized the party really is for him. I on the other hand, have tears in my eyes as I was just so relieved / excited I had pulled it off!

Present #29 was a cap for him to wear at his party...and Present #30 was his party! He had such a fun time opening all his presents. I let him start opening his presents on Saturday as I showered him with 30 presents for his 30th birthday.

And we all know...Matt loves cookie cake (or should we say icing)...he was determined to eat the "30" due to that part of the cake having the most icing.

I know...you are still waiting for pictures from the Masters. The problem is Matt took over 500 pictures so it will take us some time to pick out a few to post...we will definitely post some because Augusta National is just too beautiful to not share some of the pictures with you. Hopefully we can filter through those pictures this weekend...we are going to be at home, and we are so excited. We are in need of a weekend at home!

Spencer's 1st Birthday Party...

I am going to begin my documentation of all our fun adventures last week...

Two weekends ago, we spent Saturday night in Atlanta for two reasons...it was a good stopping point for our trip to Augusta (the Masters) and most importantly, we would be able to celebrate Spencer's 1st birthday.

Spencer and James are both in Atlanta and get to play often but it is not often Anna Lauren can join them. So...it was fun watching them play although they are at an age of not sharing very well, biting, pushing, etc. I have been told Anna Lauren is the toughest...oh my...I'm afraid we definitely have a tom boy on her hands. That is ok though...I don't think I would know what to do with a "prissy" girl.

Below is a picture of Spencer with his mommy and daddy. Kelly had the greatest idea...they have always called him "bug" so she served dirt cake and put bugs on top of the dirt. It was super cute...great idea for you girls with boys!

Coming soon...documentation / pictures from the Masters!

Surprise..Surprise...

Yea...I did it...I actually surprised Matt with a birthday party tonight! He had no clue as he thought he was going to Gatti Town to celebrate Holt's 3rd birthday. We had a great time, and I will be sharing a few pictures once I get them from Jennifer...of course, Jennifer always comes through and captures all our special moments for us...what would we do without her?

Matthew, Anna Lauren and I hope you had a wonderful birthday...we love you so much and are so thankful we got to celebrate such a special day with you!

Anthony...Happy Birthday to you too! Sorry it has been crazy and your present has not even been mailed. I promise it is coming real soon...

Finally Back Home...

After a week of traveling with 2 days at home thrown in the mix, we are back at home from all our exciting adventures. I am too tired tonight to even think about downloading pictures, etc...but...hopefully by the end of the week we will be sharing with you pictures / stories from the following adventures:

1. Spencer's Birthday Party in Atlanta
2. The Masters
3. Woolmarket Biathlon (I got 3rd in my age group...very exciting)!
4. Celebrating Matt's 30th Birthday at the Beau Rivage
5. Anna Lauren's 1st Golf Lesson with Daddy and Poppie

We had a great week and Matt and I were very fortunate and got to enjoy some time alone...thanks to his parents...they have taken such good care of Anna Lauren this past week. However, I'm pretty sure they are tired and ready to not hold her hand and walk around and around and around the house! She is walking really good but still likes to hold a hand...still working on that confidence!

Off To The Masters...

We are very fortunate to have received 4 tickets to the practice rounds of the Masters through the lottery for Monday. However, Matt has done a little work and managed to get our extra 2 Monday tickets traded for Tuesday tickets. Therefore, we will get to enjoy the beautiful Augusta National on Monday and Tuesday.


The fun will actually begin Saturday morning when we head to Atlanta. On Sunday, we will be in Atlanta and get to celebrate our nephew Spencer's 1st birthday by attending his birthday party and then off to Augusta we will head. Anna Lauren will stay with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Atlanta, and we will return to Atlanta on Tuesday night. I'm so excited she will get to spend some time with her cousins who she does not get to see as often as we would like.


We will drive home on Wednesday and then head to Gulfport on Friday. Matt and I will be doing a biathlon Saturday morning on the Coast. This will be my first time to race on my new bike...little nervous but very excited about racing with my husband. We love to do these kind of things together. We have not decided...we are thinking he will do the run portion with me and then head off on his bike...we'll see though...he is still tossing the idea of staying with me. I think he is still a little nervous that I may crash on my bike...especially after our bike ride last weekend when I was stranded in the middle of Spillway Road because I could not get my feet back in the pedals. At that point, I called him "Eugene" because why were we not on the bike trail? Don't they make those things for cyclist?


Anyway, after our race, we will then spend the night at the Beau Rivage and go to dinner for Matt's 30th birthday...that was what he choose to do to celebrate his 30th so that is exactly what we will do. So...with all that being said, you probably will not hear from us for the next week or so, but we will post pictures from everything upon our return.


Wow...we are going to be busy...makes me tired so I must go to bed and get some rest tonight...might be the last little bit of rest I get for the next week or so.

Look at My Hair...

As most of you know, Anna Lauren has always had very little hair. Well, it is finally beginning to really grow and is getting thicker by the day. With that being said, her hair provides much entertainment for her daddy when he gives her a bath. Here are a few pictures from their "crazy hair tricks" during bath time...

Welcome Spring...

I absolutely love Spring and especially when all the azaleas are blooming...I guess part of that comes from growing up in small town McComb where there was an Azalea Trail every year as well as it being an honor to be in the Azalea Court when you were a senior in high school. So...needless to say...I am very excited the azaleas in our yard are blooming and put Anna Lauren through a little "photo shoot" in the midst of the beautiful blooming pink flowers.