A day with Grayson

My mom and sister went to Reno this past week so while they were gone my brother in law let me keep Grayson for a day and a night. We all had a really good time having Grayson around. It was just great! I hope we get to do it again sometime soon! He is such a sweet baby! I so love being an aunt! Too bad there can't be a better word for us aunts.......I hate that word!! Sounds like I should be crawling around on the floor trying to avoid being stepped on! HA!

Taylor and his friends.

A couple of friends came over to swim thursday. As you can see they had a good time. Too bad I wasn't closer for these pictures. (Allan, Taylor and Michael)


Tay

Taylors 14th birthday........

Taylor decided he only wanted family over for his party so here we have my mom, Barbara, sitting in the chair........On the floor we have my cousins Laken and Hannah.......my nephew, Grayson, and my sister, Amber.
HEre we add mamaw Stapleton to the picture.....she loved watching the baby.......
And here we have Taylors Mamaw Becky Holbrook holding Grayson.

Taylor and my cousin, Debbie, waiting for the rest of the family.......

Party continued

This is a picture of my Papaw Martin with my brother in law Brian in the background and my uncle Kendall.
Here is a picture of Taylor's Papaw Larry Holbrook and his wife Mandi and of course my mamaw Martin.
Here is Taylor getting ready to blow out his candles on his cake...........You can see our cousin Alex with a big smile on his face looking at my cousins Laken and Hannah........At the table is my sister, Amber, her husband, Brian and my nephew Grayson.........Also sitting with their backs to me is my aunt and uncle, Kendall and Shelley.........Behind Taylor is my mom and Taylor's dad, Tony..........
I love to get people while they are eating and talking! As you can see I caught my aunt Shelley in mid sentence........she will be so happy! HA! She is sitting with her husband.......my uncle.......Kendall........and My step dad, Kenny...........

Opening gifts

Tay's bday party

After eating inside and opening cards and gifts the kids headed out to the pool to swim....
Laken, Taylor, Tamra, and Hannah............but where is Alex? He's there somewhere!!

Tay's bday

After everyone left except for Taylors dad and mamaw Taylor got out one of his presents......neon lights for his four wheeler...........
Here u can see the lights how they look in the dark...........He loved it.....

Here is my cousin Debbie and her son Alex while they were visiting with our Mamaw Stapleton. As you can see Tamra is trying to explain something to Alex........or more like "tell" him what to do...........She's very good at being the boss.........

Relay 4 Life Of Lee County For the American Cancer Society

This first photo is the Luminary event during the silent walk around the park to remember the one's who lost their lives to cancer. The 4th bag on your left is my father's name........I did this in rememberence of him.......Johnny Ray Stapleton who lost his life to liver cancer 16 years ago..
This is Taylor and Tamra after our many times around the park........They are worn out and ready to go home.........
Here is a close up of my father's luminary candle....
This was the sign up above the stage that was lit up during the walk around the park to remember the cancer victims...........By the way........On this night Lee County citizens raised $114, ooo. for cancer!!! It was a great memorable event!

Relay 4 Life

Taylor (still tired) His Great Mamaw Clem and his Mamaw Becky (holbrook)
This is Taylors attempt to ride a bucking bronco! HA! This was just one of the different things at the Relay that was available for the kids to enjoy.....and adults..

Relay 4 Life

Grayson
This is Taylor's Great Mamaw Clem from his father's side......
Amber and Brian doing some walking.........
Here is a picture of some of my team from our church at First Baptist of Pennington...

Relay 4 LIfe

Taylor, finally home from 4-H camp but feeling very tired when he arrived at the Relay 4 Life. He was really wanting to go home and sleep........sorry Tay!

Jared

Jared came over while taylor was at 4-H camp for a visit.....

A day with the Martin Family

My cousin Leslie and her husband Brad came home from Texas and we had a family get together at my uncle Gary and aunt Donna's home. It was a great evening of family 'togetherness'. The family consisted of my cousin Leslie and Brad Lovin, my Aunt and uncle Donna and Gary, my Papaw and Mamaw Martin, Aunt and uncle Shelley and Kendall, cousin Hannah, my sister Amber her husband Brian and my nephew Grayson, my Mom and step dad Kenny, let's not forget my cousin Jonathon, and of course my husband Leon and daughter Tamra.....In this picture Kendall, Shelley, and Grayson pose for me!
Papaw Martin and Gary relaxing.............

A Day with the Martin's (cont)

Brad and Jonathon totally killing each other while they played frisbee with the girls. (hannah, tamra, and leslie) It was very entertaining! HA!
Grayson touching a horse for the first time.....He didn't seem the least bit scared. Like Mom said, "He knows no fear." In the picture is Jonathon, Shelley (holding grayson), and Tamra.
Papaw Martin getting to know the horse better......
Gary takes Papaw Martin, Tamra, and Hannah in the Ranger to see all his cows on the farm.
Donna, Gary, Kenny and Leon talking about??? Deer, I think.....

A Day with the Martins. (cont)

Jonathon and Tamra posing with the mare.
Amber, Shelley, Tamra, Leslie, and Hannah looking at Leslie's picture album. Brian, mamaw martin and Kendall in background.
Grayson and Hannah just hanging out.
Gary, Brad, Leslie, Kenny, and Papaw Martin eating and talking.
Mamaw Martin and Leslie looking at the picture book together.