Boater Man

looks like a little old man! lol

WORN OUT FROM POOLING

Mary Grace first trip to the pool, just completely relaxed in the warmth of the sun!

QUEEN OF BATH

THIS WAS EMAILED TO ME FROM HER MAMA AND DADDY

POOOOOLING

Maddox's first trip to the pool, not a big fan of the water (too chilly), but absolutely loved floating in the pool in the contained boat, fell asleep looking too cool for the pool!!

Bryan, Mary Grace, Lola

Proud Daddy

Still Here!!!

Well, after being chastised- haha by my dear Uncle Bill about not posting in AWHILE, I decided that I better "pop up"! Been quite busy with my grand BABIES!! Maddox and Mary Grace are growing leaps and bounds, and naturally I cannot get enough baby lovin'. I left two weeks ago for my "ladies only" trip with my friend Dawn to beautiful Destin, FL, had an absolutely fabulous time, the weather was perfect, got good sun without burning, ate some GREAT food, and was totally ready to come home. We have had some real fun with Maddox, took he and his lovely Mom with us on an outing on our friends pontoon boat (pictures to follow), spend the night parties with both babies, collectively and separately (got two babies up, fed, dressed, loaded in their respective "buckets" and got to church on time! ;-) but was WHUPPED when our time was over. haha. I love you all, and appreciate you checking up on me thru my blog. Pictures coming up are a varied assortment of the last few months.....ENJOY

Our baby BOSS, and Maddox

Mary Grace went to the doctor today for a 2 week check up today. Got glowing review, weighing in at 7 lbs even, not back up to birth weight yet, but to go back and weigh in next week. Very healthy, only needs 4 more oz to be at birth weight. We are so pleased with our wonderful "GRANDS". Maddox is growing like a weed. He and Mallory stayed with us for most of the last week as Dewey was out of town, thoroughly enjoyed them, and home was a much emptier place tonight! Get to keep him on Saturday as Mallory has to work, so will look forward to that. I am so blessed, and grateful for our beautiful and GROWING family! Thanks for reading.

Sunday with Sweetie Pie-Aah

And then there were TWO!! Sweetie Pie's Party expands.

On their first meeting on the evening of MGT's arrival home, the young cousins at first seem unaffected by the sharing of our world...then literally seconds later their countenance changed. Look how much longer Maddox is than the BOSS. She is 20.25 inches long, while he was 25 inches at his last check up. Funny how much difference there is in 9 weeks, huh?

A day of REST?

Today, I went to Lauren and Bryan's after Sunday school, fixed alittle lunch and visited with the newest parents of our family! Lunch was tasty if not gourmet>>>ha. Shortly afterward, the couple found their way to their room for a much needed nap as the "boss" and I stayed in the family room. She rested comfortably in the pack and play and I watched King Kong (newest version with Jack Black)so-so. All in all a very pleasant way to pass an afternoon. Working 12 hours tomorrow and Tuesday, so may not blog (and you thought I was getting back in the swing of things) hmmm.

What a BEAUTY is our BOSS

The rest is history

The hand that will forever hold her Daddy's heart!

Patiently waiting....?

Waiting for the BOSS

The BOSS (Mary Grace Tomlinson) has arrived!!!!

Well on a day that we would not have forgotten anyway (TAXES DUE) Miss Mary Grace Tomlinson arrived into our world, and what was an already blessed beyond measure life has expanded with the addition of a 7 lb 4 oz, 20 1/4 in long little girl!! MGT (the boss) was alittle hesitant about arriving, after two hours of pushing (Pie felt like she was in labor too!!) the MD decided a section was the best option, so at 6:18pm our life was blessed with the arrival of this precious darling! Very healthy, ten fingers, toes, head full of dark hair, with an excellent set of lungs!! Of all the wonderful things that I have experienced in my life, seeing our first grandchildren arrive has been at the top of my list as the MOST wonderful! Of course that my daughters were A-OK after delivery was at the tippy top!! Thank you all for the prayers and love that you have shown us during our very busy season of weddings and babies!! Keeping my Maddox while his Mama is at work, so need to check on him-signing off- S. Pie
Pictures to follow!

It is hard to get us to all cooperate without catching at least one of us with our mouth moving!

How many hours are in a DAY???

Well, since my last blog, our son has gotten married, my grandson has celebrated 9 weeks, Lauren has dilated 2 cm, Gary has gone to the Masters tournament practice rounds in Augusta, GA, (should return later tonight) and Daisy will celebrate 5 year birthday next week! My house is a wreck, I owe the IRS which is due next week (just in case any of you are in the same boat and forgot the date!!) I have some pictures that I will attempt to upload. And LIFE IS GOOD!! We are very excited that Mary Grace will soon be here, and are LOVE LOVE loving having Maddox in our world, and combined with the fact that Daisy is now our OFFICIAL oldest granddaughter we are beyond BLESSED. I love you all and am sorry I cannot squeeze it all in on a regular basis. I hope you will forgive me when you view these pictures of my life!!! will send in a separate blog. SP

HOW can he be more BEAUTIFUL???

I went to the hospital today about 1130, spent the day with my perfect grandson, and beautiful daughter. I could tell that she was so very tired, but we had a lovely time. He is so much less puffy, and even more GORGEOUS!!!! There were many visitors today, so wonderful to have friends that care. But tiring...feeling alittle overwhelmed by her own admission, but a fabulous, attentive mom. Maddox is feeding well, and Mallory is very patient. Dewey is getting alittle antsy being confined to hospital, I think, but a very patient, kind, attentive husband and father! I am very impressed with our son in law, not to mention our lovely daughter.

Our Little Prince has arrived!!!

OMG!!!!!I was in the delivery room when our first grandchild entered this world, and it was the most amazing experience in my life!! Maddox Lee Culpepper entered this world at 1:49 pm weighing a nice 7lbs 14 oz, 20 inches long, beautiful skin, dark hair (not alot) For those of you who know what an APGAR score is he was a respectable 9/9. I have some really good photos, but left the camera at the hospital for other photo ops after Papa and Pie went home for some rest!!! Our Mallory was remarkable! For the drama queen she has always been, she was the most calm and collected delivering mother! We are so proud, relieved, amazed and most of all THANKFUL to the Lord, for an uneventful labor and delivery, a healthy baby boy and mom!! Dewey was at her side nonstop, a devoted husband and father! Photos to follow asap! Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes! A smitten Sweetie Pie!!!