Weekend Celebrations

We had quite the weekend of celebrations. Since the kids were out of school Friday, Tyler invited his friend Brooklynn to the movies and over to play video games Friday night for his birthday. On Saturday afternoon, we went to Barnwell to celebrate February birthdays for Ryan, Rhette, Liam and Tyler and also to give Ryan and Shanon their belated wedding present. Then on Sunday, Paw Paw came over for some more birthday celebration! The fun just never ends . . .

Tommy, Tyler, and Brooklynn celebrate Friday night

Shanon and Ryan open their wedding present on Saturday

Tyler gets some loot!

Watch out ladies!

Legos for Liam!

Stuff for the yard for Rhette!

Tee ball for Liam

Rhette models her new wrap

Jerry looks through Ryan's new clothes to see which ones he likes since they wear the same size

Make a wish!

Say CHEESE!

Happy Birthday to Ryan, Rhette, Liam and Tyler!

Such birthday joy!

It's so hard to stay mad when people are singing to you

Blowing out the candles

YUM - oreo cake!

Happy Birthday to Tyler

B.B. King in Hilton Head

It has been quite a while since I last blogged . . . sorry for my absence! The dog chewed through my camera cord, which prevented me from posting highlights from our latest trip. Jamie and I went on a long weekend getaway to Hilton Head for our 20th anniversary (coming up next week). We decided to celebrate early since B. B. King was playing, and Jamie had never seen him before and is such a big fan. The concert was actually February 10, which was the last night we were there. The weather was beautiful while we were there, and we really had a nice, relaxing trip!

Jamie's guitar in our hotel room

Buddy Guy opening up for B. B. King

B. B. King telling lots of stories

And singing lots of songs

Jamie on our balcony

Me on our balcony

Our "Prime Ocean View"

Our babies glad when we got home!

Tyler's First Date

Tonight I took Tyler and his girlfriend, Bethany, out for their first "date" to see "Marley and Me". I hope I didn't embarass him too much by bawling my eyes out in the movie! Here they are at Marble Slab after the movies.

Merry Christmas 2008

We enjoyed Christmas day at home today - we were all pretty tired from all the travels. Jamie and I enjoyed a long winter's nap this afternoon!

Christmas loot

Tyler's new scooter and pet loot

Tommy's new Ipod

Who knew he would get so excited about socks?

A new razor for Tommy's whisker

Casey with her new birdie

Salty with his new chipmunk

Tyler zooming on his scooter

Tyler strikes a pose

Watch out for Dad!

Emily enjoying her cat food from Nadene

Mom sacks out when it is all over!

Christmas Eve Journeys

Christmas Eve was a very busy day for the Atkinson family. I had to work that morning and celebrated with my work "family", and then we were off to Barnwell to celebrate with Papa J and Mama Rhette and family. We got back just in time for the 6:00 service at church, and then I went over to Nadene's to exchange with her and her family. Even though it was quite exhausting, I feel so blessed to have so many people in my life to celebrate with and enjoy spending time with them all!!!!

My Farm Bureau family

Tyler in Barnwell - a little bit excited!

Wendy loves her Reeses!

Don loves his books!

Jerry with his hunting statue

Jamie is ready for more fishing stuff

A new watch for me

Michael and Liam are now Wiiers

Papa J takes a little snooze

Like Father, Like Son


Jerry, Shannon, and Ryan (with Paula in the background)

Monty and Paula

Tommy kicking back in his new USC shirt

Liam had a little too much chocolate!

Father and Sons

Tommy, Tyler and Liam playing with the rockets

Papa J and Mama Rhette

Erin opens her DS game

Penny gets a new toy

Erin gives me a big hug (a great present)

Nana Nancy, Erin, Nadene, and Penny

Great minds think alike - we gave each other the same ornament

I had to go back at midnight since I left my camera, and the dogs enjoyed their presents from Nadene