Sunday Snippet {Family Fun Fact Series}

Wesley is the middle of my three sons. He is 5 years old and started his first year of school this month. He is spirited, loud, sweet and loving. He has taught me so much about hope and being stronger than I thought I ever could be. He makes us laugh everyday and is a great blessing upon this family!

Photo credit to Kelli Trontell{photograhpy}

20 Fun Facts About Wesley

1. He can write his name, but makes his S backwards
2. He is eager to learn
3. He is the bravest kid I know
4. He has had three surgeries in his short little lifetime.
5. He didn't learn to walk until he was almost 2
6. He loves to play pretend (He has to get into character)
7. He loves to perform in front of the family
8. He once tried to flush our puppy, among other things, down the toilet
9. He loves to play Blues Clues
10. He has a weird habit of tucking his ear inside his ear (it's a stupid human trick) Seriously weird you would just have to see it.
11. He is a terrible sleeper
12. He is a Mommy's boy (I secretly love it)
13. He doesn't like to be away from home for long periods of time
14. His favorite foods are pancakes, bananas, string cheese, popcorn and chicken
15.He loves The Wiggles (Greg is his favorite wiggle and he dresses like him everyday. I have to sneak his Greg Wiggle shirt to wash it)
16. He is a very social child
17. Even when you think he is not listening...He is
18. He has severe allergies
19. He worries to much
20. He has a big agenda ( He informed me over lunch one day that he wanted to be a fire fighter, police officer, rock star, doctor, drummer, actor when he grows up. He is going to be one busy grown up. Hey at least he has a plan! =)

Jazz New Orleans Style

New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the Untied States. I love the atmosphere, the art, the food, the people, and the music. New Orleans is a city where music dwells in the streets, lingering on the ears of the people wandering by. This June my husband and I flew out to New Orleans to celebrate our anniversary. During our stay we took a stroll down historical French Quarter area and stumbled upon Royal Street. There we founded a talented group of street performer musicians singing for the crowd that was now lining the sidewalks, a crowd that was increasingly growing by the minute. The music filled the streets with it's own special personality, attracting people both young and old to stop and listen, and maybe even dance or at least tap their foot. The heart of this particular group of musicians was lead vocalist Sarah Peterson. Her voice was soulful, rich and timeless. This young woman didn't just sing the lyrics of these songs, but she felt them and allowed her voice to move with the rhythm and melodies like the songs where an outburst of her soul. Sarah and the very talented musicians that joined her in this time honoring tradition known as busking call themselves The Smoking Time Jazz Club. The band's chemistry is smooth and natural, bringing together upright bass, slide trombone, trumpet, saxophone, six string bass, washboard, and Sarah's vocal talent for a mix of perfection and down right Hot Jazz!

Sunday Snippet ( Family Fun Facts)

I thought it would be fun for the next five Sunday's to do a little series called Family Fun Facts on Sunday Snippet . So for the next five Sunday's I hope you enjoy getting to read silly little facts about the five people that make up my family. Today's feature family member is my oldest son Carter. Carter will be turning eight years old this September.



20 Fun Facts About Carter

1. He has an obession with The Beatles
2. He thinks he is a grown up. He has never played with toys or been interested in the small things of childhood.
3. He hates putting pen to paper
4. He has navigated a computer since he was 3 years old
5. His first word was dog.
6. His favorite foods are hot dogs, cheese, grapes and bacon
7. He is really smart, but majorly stubborn
8. He idolizes his Uncle Russ
9. He has learned to play his first cords on the Bass gutiar. He says it hurts his fingers.
10. He is picky about the way he looks
11. He had rather listen to music on his own or with his Dad than be soical with a group of kids.
12. He gets compliments on his red hair almost everyday
13. He would live in Livingston TN, with grandparents if I would let him.
14. He tries really hard in school.
15. His first name is actually Ethan. Carter is his middle name.
16. He fits the oldest child mold to a T
17. He loves to play cards and boardgames
18. He was born on one of my dear friend's Birthday
19. Flash is his favorite superhero. Only because he is super fast.
20. He cried tears of joy when he met his little brother Wesley for the first time, and to this day he looks out for both of his little brothers.

That is 20 fun facts about my oldest of three sons, Carter. I am so very blessed he is my son. He forever gave me the gift of motherhood. I am so proud of him. Come back next Sunday to read some fun facts about Mr. Wes the Mess.


photo credit to Mrs. Kelli Trontell

Sunday Snippet

Today's Sunday Snippet one of all my all time favorite Quotes! I confess I have many more favorites. This is just one of many! I Heart Quotes!


"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."
— Audrey Hepburn