Monday, December 29, 2008

Christmas 2008 in the Smokies

Our stockings by the fire place at home




Ummmm....... Ribs!
On the way to the Smokies
Beautiful Tayler
We saw the awesome musical "The Miracle"
The guy who played Jesus was great, but...
...but the guy who played Lucifer had an unbelievable voice!
In downtown Pigeon Forge
Tayler gets Papaw to make a silly face!
Tayler & Blake
Bubbles!
The view from the cabin deck


Living Room in the Cabin


Another View



Friday, December 12, 2008

More Snow in December!

Last night was our second bit of snow this year. The roads were a little "slick" and school was delayed until 10 a.m. today. It was beautiful this morning and nice to watch as it fell last night.
Last night Will made the world's biggest snowball! That is NOT on a plate or flat surface... that is the actual size of the snowball!

We decorated the house last night for Christmas. With the snow coming down outside, fireplace burning inside and Christmas music playing, it was a perfect night.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Hailey Love

My 2nd great niece was born today. Hailey weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz and was 21" long. Congratulations to Brooks and Tiffanie on their new baby girl!

Monday, December 1, 2008

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY TAYLER!


Tayler takes a picture of Will with her NEW PHONE




Tayler opens the Pantec Matrix for the first time

Tayler, our teenager




Beat Down in T 'town


Friday, November 14, 2008

Congratulations to Tayler & The Trojans!

Congratulations to Tayler and the Muscle Shoals 7th Grade Girls Basketball team! They defeated Florence 20-18 tonight at Florence! Tayler started at the 2 guard position for the first time this year. We are so proud of her!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Congratulations Will

Great job Will! His drawing was selected by his class to be on the COVER of the book that they are publishing.

Will's drawing was also selected by the Muscle Shoals Education Foundation to be used on their Christmas Cards this year. This is a great honor!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Brian Sutton IS 40 TODAY, YES 40 today!!!


Yes, it is exactly 40 years today since Brian Sutton was born. 40 years since his Mother gave birth to the wonderfully talented, exceptionally intelligent, undeniably gorgeous and of course modest Brian. Just about everyone who knows Brian is astounded by how good he looks for his age. Brian is the pastor of Cliff Haven Church and many of his members thought he was at least ten years younger than he is. Brian's impeccable dress sense combines style and fashion but this is only one factor in his youthful appearance. Brian's black hair (he insists it is the natural color) is never anything but perfect, but, it is his piercing youthful eyes that are without doubt his most charming weapon. One glance and you can be hypnotized into doing just about anything Brian chooses to ask of you. A two or three second stare and you are his servant for life. Brian's generosity is also well known, both with his time and resources. Brian is always one of the first to lend a hand when needed, first to offer his advice and first to lend you a couple of bucks when you are short. Throughout his 40 years Brian has always been considerate and kind always putting others before himself. His unselfish manner and thoughtful consideration for those around him are just two of the reasons he has remained such a popular and likeable character all these years. All who know him, particularly his close friends and family who are thrilled to be celebrating his 40th birthday with him, loves Brian. Brian has truly been an excellent son, a fantastic husband, great pastor and the world’s greatest father. We are privileged to be associated with such a fine, outstanding and truly remarkable man. Happy Birthday Brian Sutton!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

It's Time to Pray

Regardless of the candidates that you did or did not support in yesterday's election, our job now is to PRAY. God's word commands that we pray for those in power.

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..."

Sunday, November 2, 2008


Our family at 'Bama Homecoming 2008


According to Tayler, this is our future Son-In-Law, 'Bama QB, John Parker Wilson


Coach Saban walks past us at the "Walk of Champions"


Tayler & Will at fountain at UA School of Business


Bryant-Denny Stadium in the background

Beautiful floats for homecoming

Tayler & Will in front of Coach Bryant's statue. All 'Bama coaches who have won a National Championship have a statue of themselves in this beautiful garden area on the North side of the stadium. Auburn has no such park at Jordan Hare...Anyone know why?


Kids in front of the winning homecoming display

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Great Friends Visit and WE WIN!!

Tayler, Will, Matt & Bailey
We had a great night last night. Tayler & Will had a soccer game against Covenant. It was great that Tayler would be able to be there for the entire game. She has been practicing basketball every day and she has missed at least half of her last three games. She made it to the last game with only 8 minutes to go. She has been working so hard recently, pushing herslf to the limit. We are so proud of her and her dedication to being the best that she can be.


Anyway... last night we were blessed to have mother come to the game to see the kids. Also our dear friends from Hackleburg: Brent, Angela & Matt Fincher and Greg, Lisa & Bailey Stidham came all the way up just to see Tayler & Will play. We were so honored to have them. Renee and I commented what great friends that they are to us. We know that they are so true blue and would do anything in the world for us. We love them.


We won our soccer game 1-0! The kids both played GREAT! Will played goal keeper for the last 10 minutes and stopped many shots on goal and Tayler continued to be the team leader and played wonderfully.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Duke TIP


Tayler found out yesterday that she has scored over the 95th percentile on her Stanford Achievement Test. This admits her into the Duke University Talent Identification Program. We are so very proud of her! Congratulations Tayler!