The Sassy Saga

Well, the girls decided this morning to officially hang up their pom poms. We discussed it from every angle, and prayed and encouraged them to pray, and they just believe this is the right thing to do. I'm a little disappointed that her senior year isn't even here yet, and has started on a sour note. But on the bright side, we should have a happy basketball coach, a few less ads to sell (still have to cover the costs of the uniforms already ordered), and one less camp this summer! Maybe we can go on a vacation! I need one! Thanks for your prayers & encouraging words!

Happy Birthday to Nana!

I have the best mom in the world and today is her birthday!

Everything I ever needed to know I learned at her feet.

Like you should always buy Jergen's lotion, Joy dishwashing soap, make your bed and your whole room instantly looks better... I could go on and on with important lessons. But most of all she has taught me the true meaning of loving unconditionally. She might purse her lips at you, but she'll always love you. Bad grades, bad friends, fights with your sisters (only one or two! haha!), she'll always be there to love you and pick up the pieces. She loves so much that I know it sometimes hurts & keeps her awake at night thinking of her babies, grandbabies, and great-grandbabies. She lives her most important lesson-- she is a model of Christ's love and grace to all of us, and to everyone she meets. And we all love her sooooo much, too! Happy Birthday Mom! You'll always be my best girlfriend!

The Sassy Girls

These are the Sassy Girls. They're a little like the Ya Ya's. The number they are holding up is their official Sassy Girl number. Most of them have been best buddies since kindergarten. A couple of them are about to graduate and head off to college, and the other four will be seniors next year. Like sisters, they might pick at each other, but nobody else better mess with them. Last week one of them got in some trouble and was called in to the office. I'm not going say much about that, but just that it wasn't Whitney so her aunts, cousins, & nana can take a deep breath now. The girl was called into the office, she very honestly admitted her mistake, and in a very harsh punishment was kicked off the cheerleading squad for next year. To show their support, and that they believed their friend was treated very unfairly, the other three (including Whitney) went in the office yesterday and resigned as cheerleaders for next year. They have until Monday to change their minds, but I don't think they will. I have very mixed feelings about all of this. I've really never been the typical Texas cheerleader mother, but I just don't want them to regret giving up their last year of cheering together. I'm also proud of them for taking a difficult stand, and for being loyal friends. So, say a little prayer for Whit and the Sassies to know that they are doing the right thing. And throw up a little prayer for the principal's heart to soften while you're at it! Drama, drama, drama! I'll keep you posted! Thanks!

Sunny Day

Sunny day, we've got things goin' our way!

(To the tune of Sesame Street, of course. )

Aren't they cute! And so, so busy!

When they go home, you could knock me over with a feather!

But when they're not here I miss them like crazy!

This is the life of a granny!

Love it, love it, love it!

The Prom

The hairdo
The pretty dress
Elliott & Whitney. He didn't get to go, but maybe Matt could photoshop a tux into the picture!
Whitney & her girlfriends, also known as the "Sassy girls"

Nana, here's your baby granddaughter all dressed up for her junior/senior banquet & prom. It took Matt & Kyle approximately 30 minutes to get ready for their proms. Shower, throw on a tux, grab the corsage out of the fridge Mom ordered, and head to meet their date. Whitney started at 10:30 am with a hair appointment, followed by a makeup appointment at the mall at 1:00, back home to finish getting ready & start taking pictures at our house, and then at a friends. Not to mention the manicure & pedicure with her girlfriends the day before! Being a girl is lots of work!!! I have to say, she was gorgeous. Not that messy ponytail we like so much around here! I think she counted 78 bobby pins when she took her hair down after the big night! Kinda makes me want to scratch my head just thinking about it!!! Can't hardly believe she is so grown up!!! Just a few months away from officially being a senior! Wow!

Just Catching Up!

I have been a horrible blogger! I mean Thanksgiving seems like ages ago! I sure had fun looking at everyone elses blogs tonight & catching up on your holidays and pictures (my favorite part). So here I go adding a new post to mine & updates on all that's been keeping us on the move the past couple of months. This was our year to stay in town& had the Pinson Christmas at our house. Santa was very good to all, and we had a great time having a big part of our crew here. We missed those who had to go other places, and missed everyone in S'ville. I really wish we weren't so spread apart! Maybe in Heaven we can all share a street or two. We still have not been able to get out of town, and I still have a few Christmas presents in my living room! But we have been busy watching our Lady Cardinals! They currently have 21 wins and 9 losses. Most of our losses have been in tournament play where we were up against some big schools. In district we are currently 4 wins & 1 loss. Whitney is doing a great job & even got to start in a couple of games this week. She got her nose broken in our first district game, and will have to have surgery to pop it back in to place (ouch!!!) when the season is over. I'm amazed at how she still plays without holding back at all. She is one tough baby girl!
Kyle is back in Abilene, busy with graduate school & work. We loved having him home for a few weeks, and things always seem extra quiet when he leaves.

I've also gotten to have some good grandma time this month. I always have fun when Jack & Sam come to Giggi's house. Jack has his favorite things to do here, like wear this old hat & a pair of his Daddy's old boots. He loves the computer games, video games, & of course videos, & we like to make cookies & other bad snacks. Giggi really needs to leave that last part off of the plan!!! Sam is growing by leaps and bounds! He is at such a fun stage, and seems to have changed and learned something new everytime I see him. It is so fun to watch him interact with Jack, and he really thinks everything his brother does is the funniest thing he's ever seen. Christine is feeling better, and did an amazing job singing at church tonight. It is such a blessing to get to watch her use her talent to praise the Lord. Matt is still loving his job, coaching a little boys basketball team, and busy with his family. We are blessed! God's best to all of you in 2008!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007 has been quite a year!!! At times the burdens have been heavy, but we've had the good Lord & each other to help us carry them. And lest we forget, we have soooo much more to be thankful for! We've had lots of answered prayers & even a few miracles! I thought I would share a few of the pictures from our holiday. Hope your Thanksgiving was a good one, too! Give thanks to the Lord above!