The Howells

Monday, February 14, 2011

Mercedes Marathon Relay

Saturday after the funeral we drove back to Birmingham, along with Matt and Libby, because we had already planned to do the Mercedes Marathon Relay on Sunday. Libby recently started running, so when a spot opened, she agreed to run a 5K for the relay - and did great! Jay and I ran 8 miles each, and Matt kept Brody. Dr. Bonatz organized 3 relay teams, and we all had matching green and black hats. The race was a lot of fun, and we had a great time visiting with Matt and Libby.

Aunt Libby and Uncle Matt with Brody

Uncle Matt and Brody hanging out during the race!

Me and Matt waiting on Libby to finish and pass me the baton

Libby finishing strong!

Right after the race I got to see sweet Brody! Dr. Bonatz, Jay and I all ran
the last legs of our teams - Jay was on the fast team, so his team finished before ours!

All of us after the race

Matt and Libby

Daddy and Brody

It was such a beautiful day for the race!

Cara, Marshall, Jay and I - Marshall also ran in the race

Cara and Brody - we all met up and hung out after the race

Marshall and Jay

We went out for a steak dinner on Sunday night and then Matt and Libby left early on Monday morning to make it for Tom's Valentines Day party - we had such a great time!

Brody in his Valentines outfit from Aunt Libby

We stayed home and cooked dinner for Valentines day this year- nice and relaxing!

Brody kissing Daddy - this was when we were in Wynne on Saturday

Playing!!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

We will miss you Papaw!

My sweet Papaw (my mom's dad) passed away peacefully on Thursday, 2-9-11. He was such a great man, and was loved by so many. I keep thinking about the reunion he and Mimi are having in heaven right now though - he missed her so much, and I know they are so happy together once again! It makes me both happy and sad thinking about it. I am so glad Brody got to meet Papaw though - we love you so much and will miss you!

Thanksgiving 2010 - Papaw, Brody and Jay

Christmas 2010 - Brody and Papaw

Christmas 2007 - Matt and Papaw

Summer 2006 - Gram and Papaw

Christmas 2005 - Mimi and Papaw

The day Tom was born - June 7, 2005

Graduation - May 2005

We love you and will miss you so much Papaw!!!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Super Bowl 45

Gram and Pop came to visit on Thursday. We went shopping and out to eat on Friday, and they had to leave on Saturday. Brody was such a happy boy and just loved their visit! He is doing so great sitting up too - we can leave him playing now, with just some pillows behind him in case he falls down. He really is a great baby - he smiles so much and is so much fun!

A water bottle is pretty much his favorite toy these days - he loves them!

Playing with Pop and Gram

Friday we went to California pizza kitchen for lunch

Brody loves his Pop and Gram!

Friday night we went to our favorite BBQ place - Jim N Nicks

Eating his feet

This is the group Jay is about to join in August! We are excited about our move to Conway!

Saturday night we had the other fellows and their families over for snacks and games

Brad and Andrea brough sweet Abigail, who is 1 month old now!

Cara and Marshall hanging out with the babies!

Brody loves his girlfriends Cara and Abigail!

For the Super Bowl on Sunday, we just stayed at home alone. Jay had to work some on Sunday, but was home in time for the game. It was fun hanging out here at the house with just us and Brody!

Monday, January 31, 2011

Birthday weekend with best friends!

This weekend 2 of my best friends ever came to visit - Kara and Tracy. Kara's birthday was Saturday and mine was Sunday. We had a great time celebrating! Kara has a great camera and took these first few pictures.