Happy SEVENTH Birthday Paityn!

Here's the birthday girl with her Twilight cake - she totally loves Edward and Bella. However, she may have to wait to see or read the next books in the series when she is muchy older than 7! I can't believe she is so grown up already. It seems like yesterday she was running laps around the couch about the same time she learned to walk! Paityn is very active and loves to run and play. She finally lost FOUR teeth this year, all within 2 months. She is now in second grade. One of her favorite things to do is play softball with her friends. LOVE HER!!



Here are some "party pics." Enjoying time with friends and family!

Wedding Day! Lisa Green Mansfield

My sister's wedding - she was married to Alan Mansfield on Saturday, August 15, 2009.

the Mansfields

My mom, dad, and the bride

Couldn't resist this one - Briley was trying to hold up Lisa's dress train (sp?)! Love her!

Mom's brief moment

OK - You all know that I don't post things about myself very often! BUT, I have a new favorite cake that I just made so I just wanted to post it! It is for a fall wedding shower- ivory, white, green gift box with flowers

Thanks Aunt Michelle!

Went to visit our Aunt Michelle at work a few days ago and she gave the girls a ride on the golf cart! Paityn said it was the most fun she has had in her life! The stop at Dairy Queen for a milkshake probably added to the fun! Thanks again Aunt Michelle! We love you!

Paityn's softball update

Paityn's softball team played in the National Invitational tournament held here in BG July 18th, 19th. FIRST, they spent most of the day Friday having fun at Beech Bend and then arrived in the HUMMER bus at opening ceremonies at Greenwood High School. It was a very exciting time. On Saturday, we began the tourney at Buchanon Park. The girls got 3rd place. 2nd place went to a team from Oklahoma and 1st went to a team from Arkansas. FUN TIMES! Enjoy the pics.

Arriving in Hummer style:


Briley getting in on the dancing fun with her best "big girl" pal: Reagan!


Dance, dance, dance:


Paityn giving Coach Phillip a big hug!


Our team:


Our Pai Pai - so proud of you girl!

I'm growing up so fast!

OK, Briley has been "dressing" herslef for a while now - picking out her own clothes and yes, putting them on. I know all kids go through this but it totally cracks me up. Here's her latest fashion statement & I think the funniest part is that MOST of the time she matches! And don't think about trying to help her because you'll just get a "my do it!" Love her!

Here you go: shirt on backwards and mom's shoes on wrong feet but overall, a nice outfit. Cracks me up!

2009 KY State Champs, 6 & under

After playing SEVEN games on Saturday, June 27, Paityn's softball team won their state softball tournament at Buchanon Park. WAY TO GO GIRLS!! They lost their first game and battled back on a blistering hot day to win six in a row. Wowie!! They will play in the nationals and then in North Carolina. Go Southern Kentucky Thunder!

Paityn is front row, far left. :-) We are very proud of you!