Alligators

The Stinson boys are obsessed with alligators these days. I mean, the whole lot of them - Papa Ford, Ford III, Michael, Brian, Doug and Tanner. It seems the ponds at Stinson Farm in Benton are literally crawling with the beasts, at least 3 of which have been caught by a professional hunter. Once a week, it seems, Ford gets a text or a call that says "We got another one!" So off he goes, usually with Michael in tow, to see the latest catch. Imagine my surprise when I receive this picture one evening.

My surprise quickly turned to terror, then relief after Ford told me it was dead. I wasn't kidding when I called them beasts. This was one of the smaller ones. Ford let Michael touch it, so now when I ask him to tell me about the alligator he says in a monster voice, "Aaaa-ta-ta! Bite-choo!"

It seems Michael is doing his part to help out in the search for more. Stay tuned...





Mother's Day 2013

We spent Mother's Day (and my birthday!) in Franklinton. Michael got to spend time with his great grandmother, my mom's mom, who is 96. These pictures of them are priceless!

Happy Mother's Day to my sweet Momma! Love this pic.





Spring 2013

We recently had to provide our adoption agency with several pictures for our last post-placement report that will be sent to Colombia. There are some great pics and memories to go along with them. They also give a great recap of what we've been up to this crazy year so far!

Valentine's Day Party at school with Momma

No day is complete without horsing around with Daddy after school. ;)

Playing blocks with Gram and Pop is so much fun!

These blocks were some I played with when I was little. Do they even make Legos this big anymore?!

Watching Elmo on Momma's iPad

I thought this pic was so funny. ;)

We spent Easter morning with Nana and Papa Ford at Asbury church.

Thank goodness Spring finally arrived so we could play outside more.

Michael loves to put rocks, sticks, dirt, toys, whatever in the "trunk" of his car. ;)

Daddy and Michael playing with dandelions.

Chocolate milk date with cousin Tanner at Starbucks

Singing with Pop and Pepper on the swing in Franklinton

We love our Bre and Uncle Blake!

Making flower necklaces with Mamai



One of our favorite things to do these days is play Superman.

So long until next time!

Playing catch-up - Christmas 2012

Here are some pics from Christmas 2012. Life gets in the way of blogging. ;)

Michael helping decorate the tree.

 



Michael, Nana, Santa, Sophie and me

(Michael was not too impressed with SC this year.)

 

The Stinson cousins

Michael, Ainsley, Sophie and Tanner

 

We took a trip to Monroe to meet the new lil Greene, Maggie.

 

Michael loves to ride down the hill at Gram & Pop's and crash in the leaves!

(in his Santa hat, of course)

 

A favorite pastime - swinging with Pop and Pepper

 

Christmas morning in Franklinton

(Gram & Pop got him a coonskin cap, which he loves!)

 

Christmas at MawMaw Ruby's house

 

Playing Doc McStuffins with cousin Ana

 

 

Until next time!