Mabel Rose Lacy

This update I am about 1 year late! :)  My neice, Mabel Rose Lacy just turned one on May 4th!!  This past year has flown by and I can't believe she is already a year old!  She is absolutley precious and I loved being able to share in the big celebration up in VA a few weekends ago!
Below are some pictures old and new! P.S. - Most of these pictures I stole from my sister so thanks for the pics Gayle ;-)

First these are a few of her as a newborn:

 

 

These are a few from her birthday party and of course the traditional first bites of cake! She was not shy at all about wanting to tear into that cake! As you can see from the pictures...

 she LOVED it!

 

 

 

 

This is a mini photo shoot my sisters and I did with her before her big party! Beware... the cuteness factor was killing me while we took these so it might be a little much for you too! ;-)

 

How old are you Mabel?? 1!!

 

 

 

 

These are a few pictures that I have gotten over the past year that I just couldn't leave out :)

 

This is a picture of the three of them :) The only words I can think to express what I feel for these kids... LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Haley Garman

Well, I am obviously not very good at keeping up with this whole blog thing (Sorry Everybody)! haha However, I am going to try to do better this summer as our family has A LOT going on! Before we get into the future Im going to try and catch up on a few things!  First off, we have another member of our family!
Most of you have met her but just in case any of you haven't her name is Haley and she is a ball full of energy!  Much different than "The Old Grey One" (as Bryce now calls him) Bentley! :) 
However, she is so sweet and always wants to cuddle if you will sit and pet her for hours!  Here she is...

A few things about her... #1. She LOVES to ride in the car!! And the first thing she does when she gets in the car is sticks her head as far out as she can get it so she doesn't miss ANYTHING!!

 

 

 

 #2. She plays hard and sleeps even harder! Sometimes I find her in

the weirdest positions when she is sleeping! haha A lot of times it isn't even in her bed... its usually wherever she lands and she is OUT! :)

 

#3. She loves to go on walks! Really any type of outdoor activity and she is ready to go! 

 

Is it time to go yet Mom?!!?



 

#4. Her FAVORITE toy is a ball... ANY and all types... tennis, squeeky (we try to limit these), soccer, footballs, baseballs, etc.  She LOVES them all.  She will chase it down as many times as you will throw it for her!  A lot of times I have to force her to take a break and get some water.  She usually takes one little sip and then is staring at my hand and literally quivering with excitement for me to throw the ball again!

 

 

 

All in all she is a crazy dog but we love her and really she fits in well because we are all a bit crazy too! :)

Riley Family Comes to GA!!

My family lives in VA, so it is always a special treat when any of them are able to come down south for a visit! This trip my Mom, Dad & little brother John Russell came down for a couple of days at Easter.

The first night they were here we grilled out and my aunt, uncle & cousin came over to visit.  We all sat around the fire, drank wine and reminisced about old times! ha ha  It was a blast!

The next day was Easter so we went to church and then we rented some bikes and rode on the silver comet trail.  Bryce & I have lived in Atlanta for 6 years and we have never set foot on the trail.  Which now I don't know why because it was beautiful and we are defiantely going to repeat soon!

One of the major benefits of having family visit is free labor! Hahaha just kiding!!  While they were all here, they were such troopers and helped us out with our next home project... a front yard with actual grass and no huge piles of dirt! (As many of you may have seen recently we have had a huge pile of dirt in the front yard for FOREVER) Yes, it is finally gone!



All Tilled Up!



Getting Started!



While all the boys were working on the yard, my mom helped me plant some new flowers in my garden. It is no secret that I did not inherit my Mom's green thumb so while she was here we went to the store and picked out some flowers and got them planted :) She also brought me a lemon tree that came from my grandfather's tree! So special to have something to remember him by!

The new flowers in my garden! :)

Other side of the garden

These are some of the flowers we planted :)

 

 

 

My Dad loves Bentley and it is obvious he feels the same way :) hehe

The last night, we took them out to eat at one of Bryce & I's favorite spots "Uncle Julio's"  They have amazing homemade tortillas and the food is always amazing!  They also have the best margarita's we have had yet in Atlanta :)  Dinner was wonderful yet bitter sweet because I knew they would be leaving the next morning! :(  The visit was so wonderful and I miss them already!

My amazing parents who have been together over 30 years! What a great example of a Godly couple!! Love you both!!











I LOVE MY FAMILY!! and can't wait until they come to visit again!! :)



Easter Bunny Bryce :)

For Easter every year Bryce dresses up like the Easter Bunny for our friends neighborhood egg hunt :) It is always a good time to hang out and participate in the fun :)  Some of the kids absolutely love him and others are TERRIFIED of him! Haha its so fun to watch the reactions!  It was also so fun to see all of the Easter Outfits! So Cute!!!  Here are some of the pics from the day!

Every year our friend Robbie is able to find the Easter Bunny on the way to the egg hunt and give him a lift in the golf cart! :)  He always has great timing ;-) hehe

 



This is the "Before" shot...it was a little late as you can see the kids are already on the hunt! :)

This is the "After" shot... the funny thing is clearing all of these eggs took the span of about 1 minute!
 It was seriously like a wave!

 

 

Hustle for Russell!!! :)

Bryce & I are walking in the "Energy for Life" walk next Saturday to support the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation!  Our team name is Hustle for Russell if you would like to join us next Saturday!!  This walk is so very important to us because all of the funds that are raised help find a cure for the disease that affects my little brother, John Russell!  His specific type affects his eyes, ears and heart.  He was diagnosed as a young child and is now 16 and the best young man that I know! That is a little weird to call him a young man but that is exactly what he is, so grown up!  No longer my 'little' brother anymore, I recently found out he is about as tall as I am!!  He is amazingly sweet and genuine and honestly the BEST one of all of us kids!  Sorry Gayle & Adrianne but its the truth! hehe  He loves his family (especially his neices and nephew :) ), waterskiing, video games and his new pet Max :) If you can't tell, I just love him to pieces!!

Many people don't know what this horrible disease is but it basically occurs when there is a defect in the body's powerhouse. The Mitochondria fails to produce enough energy and the result is organ system failure.  Imagine a major city with half of its power plants shut down.  the same thing happens in the affected person's body.  The brain may be impaired , they may lose vision or hearing, the heart may be weakened, and they may have eating and digestive issues.  The symptoms range from mild to severe for each affected person.  The disease is unfortunately fatal and currently there is no cure :( 

LET'S CHANGE THAT!!!  Join us as we walk for John Russell!!!

We would love for everyone to get involved in any way possible! Whether that is to join us that day for the walk or to offer support through a donation, we would love to have all of our family and friends involved!!

Click Here for more information about the walk or for donations!!