Two Days Just Isn't Enough

Weekends are just not long enough for me. I really need three days...one for cleaning, one for my errands and one to rest and play! But, since I only have two, I cram it all in the best way I can.

Saturday morning, Luke and Zach were up with the roosters. I don't know why it is that during the week, I have to promise an entire toy isle in Wal-Mart to Luke, but come Saturday morning, I hear "Momma, I am ready to get up"...seriously?? But alas, we start our day and stay at it all day.

Saturday, Luke was insistent that he go outside and play in the water. So, on goes the swimming trunks and sunscreen. Out comes the water hose, octopus water sprinkler, and the thingy that we use to water the grass. This lasts a total of 10 seconds.

And he comes back inside. Towel, change of clothes and we are onto the next thing...art...when Luke had his 2nd birthday, his Nannie gave him this huge art set thing with markers, colors, etc in it. So out it comes, paper and we are painting and coloring. 10 more seconds

Jeff comes in...and he is on to the next thing...riding in his jeep...but it is just sooo hot that his Daddy rigged him up some shade to keep cool.


Zach and I spent time cleaning up the messes that Luke created all day coming in and out and changing his mind about what he was going to do next.


Sunday, Jeff and Luke went for a short ride on the creek on the 4-wheeler, while Zach and I folded at least 20 (haha) loads of clothes and watched some tv. Later, Jeff and I had to go to visitation at the funeral home for our friend Kyle grandmother. So we had Daddy and Ms. Debra come and sit with the kids while we went. Being that it was Daddy's birthday yesterday, I did a little impromptu birthday for him, making him (and Jeff) apple cobbler. Luke was insistent again on putting candles in it and signing Happy Birthday!


Finally, the weekend ends with making bottles, packing diaper bags and book sacks and getting ready for another Monday. Thankfully, this week will be a short week with the upcoming July 4th Holiday. Luke already has big plans for going to Chucky Cheese on Friday...he has promised to get "happy" notes at school all week for this special outing.

Hope everyone has an excellent week!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Battle Marks

Today, St. Patricks called...there had been an accident on the playground during "swim time"...Luke and "a little girl with pigtails made with large colorful balls on the holders" bumped heads! No battle marks were on the little girl, but my baby suffered a HUGE black eye!!

But, being the tough little guy that he is, some ice and some love-love from Ms. Deanna and he was good to go again! According to Ms. Deanna, not even a tear was shed!

Nothing else exciting is going on at the Hubbard House this week and honestly, we are quite thankful for that. Last weekend was so busy with events that this weekend, we hope to just take it easy. I am planning to clean, cook and play with my babies!

Here is the rolly polly of the family. He is just sooo cute and getting soo big! He is sooo much fun, talking to us and laughing out loud at our silliness. I can't believe that he is going to be 4 months old in just 2 more weeks. Time is just passing right on by me.

I try each week to include a prayer request. This week, I want to request that you pray for the people that work outside in the heat and people that are not fortunate enough to have air conditioning in their homes. It is already record setting temperatures outside and there is no relief in sight. Also, for rain. We did get a small shower yesterday, but not nearly enough.

Hope everyone has an excellent weekend!!

Wordless Wednesday

I forgot....

....to mention in my post last night, that Daddy and Queen made the front page of the people section of the Sunday Advocate yesterday morning. Renee submitted a "Dadism" to the newspaper, quoting one of Dad's favorite sayings...."its like what the monkey said when he got his tail cut off...it won't be long now...". One of my personal favorites is when I would tell him that something on me hurt, he would always tell me "well, your butt if fixin' to hurt!"...although, I never ever remember getting a spanking!!! I am not sure where he came up with these silly sayings, but he is certainly full of "Dadism's"!

Happy Father's Day

"Any man can be a Father, but it takes a special man to be a Daddy" Unknown


When I was a little girl, this cross-stitched quote hung next to my Daddy's side of the bed. I have no clue where it is now, but I believe that it could not be more true. Any man can carry the title of a Father, but a Daddy...now that is a whole different class of men.

I am very fortunate to have two great Daddy's in my life, my Daddy and my kids Daddy. Two wonderful men!


Today, we spent the day at Nannie's house grilling hamburgers and swimming. It was a great day. Luke is a little water bug and even Zach took a dip in the pool and loved it. Thanks to Renee for having us over for a great afternoon.

Anniversary Party

Today, we celebrated my Grandparents 60th Wedding Anniversary. WOW!! How awesome is that???

60 years divided by:
3 children, Chuck, Melissa and Dee
6 Grandchildren, Liz, Ray, Renee, Brandon, Darby, Hailey
2 Great-Grandchildren, Luke and Zach
8 total high school graduations
11 marriages
3 college graduations
and many many birthdays and other special events
=21,900 days of marriage







My Grandfather said it very well today when asked how you make it 60 years of marriage...he said, "you have to be true to your vows..." I couldn't agree more.

...for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death due you part...

60 Years

Today, I wish my Grandparents, respectfully known as Hilda and Buddy, affectionately known as Nana and PawPaw, a very very Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary. On Saturday, we will all gather to celebrate this marriage and I will have lots of pictures to share.

Wordless Wednesday

Random Tuesday...

Like Father...

Like Son...


Cousin Benjie (you can read sista-n-laws blog at the button on the right "Elliott Family") just got a new "do", so tonight in the tub, Luke did his version of Benjie's faux hawk...


On Kelly's Korner, she has a great recipe blog. The past two weeks, I have been trying out some of the recipes...so far I have tried the Chicken Supreme, Mexican Chicken, Poppy Seed Chicken and the hash brown casserole...ALL WERE EXCELLENT! So if you are looking for some new things to cook, check it out...the link to her blog is on the right as well "Kelly Stamps" and the link to her recipes is on the left sidebar of her blog, marked "My Recipe Blog".

Lastly, two requests:
Please continue to pray for little Noah.

Also, please pray for Carly Elizabeth Sawyer. She is the granddaughter of a family here in Zachary and more so, she is related to Marlin and Katie Kimery (who was Luke's babysitter and our family friends). She died last week at the little age of 5 due to blunt force trauma and other contributing abuse inflicted by her own Father and Step-Mother. Please pray for the Kimery family during the terrible time.

Gettin' On My Soap Box

So, I try not to use my blog to complain, rather share the happy things in our lives, but just for this moment, I am Gettin' On My Soap Box....

This morning, we went to church. So far, I found the Priest at our church to give very meaningful homily's. I have found myself enjoying each one and getting something out of it that carried with me all week. Today, however, he said something that rubbed me the wrong way, if you will. During his homily today, he made some comments about how people dress to come to church. Noting that it is wrong to wear jeans, shorts, etc to church, going on to say that you would not wear such items to pay your last respects to someone at a funeral, so why would you wear such clothing to pay your respects to God. Being that I was sitting next to my husband, who for the first time EVER, wore jeans to church today (and only because I told him it would be ok), I felt rather uncomfortable as did Jeff. I totally feel that the Priest was way out of line in saying such a thing. I feel that it doesn't matter what you wear, as long as you are there to thank God for the many blessing He has given unto you, ask for forgiveness for your sins and pray for His mercy and guidance in your life.

Of course, this comment is not going to keep me from going to church or liking the Priest that is there. I am going to call it a bad day on his behalf (and maybe he needed to get on his soapbox too!!) But as I climb off of my soapbox...I personally give everyone permission to wear whatever you like to my funeral...and to church!!!

"Little" Boys Do Cry

Isn't this the saddest face you have ever seen??

Happy Birthday Hannah

Today, Luke, Zach and I went to Luke's best little friend from school, Hannah, 4th birthday party. I am sure you have heard Luke talk about Hannah and I have even posted her picture a few times in my blog. She is such a sweet little girl! This was our first time to be invited to a birthday party with "school" friends and I think that Luke and I both enjoyed it. Luke played and played with the other kids and I got to visit with some the Mom's. I am sure this is only the beginning of many many more birthday parties to come.
Luke and Hannah in the sharks mouth

Luke's present to Hannah was a pink and black bow with an "H' in the middle

Best Buddies

The Birthday Crew

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Luke and Zach wish the LSU Tigers the best of luck at the College World Series beginning this weekend in Omaha. GEAUXXXXX TIGERSSSSSS!!!!!

3 Months Old

Today, Zach turns 3 months old!

June 11, 2009


He is still eating 5 ounces of milk with rice cereal. Amazingly enough, he is still just like clockwork, eating his last bottle around 9:30 pm and sleeping until 6:30 the next morning! He is discovering his hands and feet too. He lays on his back and holds his little legs straight up in the air, espcially when he is excited! He loves to sit in his little chair and look at his toys. He gets so excited when he sees me putting them in front of him and sometimes, you will catch him "talking" to them (sooo cute!). He is also reaching for some of them and putting them straight into his mouth. He is in love with his "Lovey". Its cute when you see him and Luke both with their Loveys. When laying on his stomach, Zach is able to completely lift his head up, looking around and can raise up on his arms too! I posted earlier that he is taking his baths now in the big tub and he absolutely loves it! He is growing way too fast for me! Happy 3 Months Old Zach! I love you!!

Good Morning Sunshine...

Can You Tell the Difference?

Ok, so this is an after thought, because clearly if you keep up with my blog, you saw the picture of Zach last night in the bath tub, so you will clearly be able to tell which is which...but pretending you didn't see that...Could You Tell the Difference??





If you know me, you know that I don't like comparisons of my children. I like to think of them as their own little person, each having different features, likes, dislikes and personalities. There is definitely no denying that they are brothers from looks, but they are different in many ways and I have to admit, I like it that way! I love you both so very much!