Saturday, February 28, 2015

Days Are Fleeting, Memories Are Forever- February


Days are fleeting, memories are forever- a monthly collection of snapshots, mostly iPhone pictures, often selfies of the kids, that capture our day to day random adventures....

February was the month of snow, home improvement, and Evan's selfies.












Hudson's favorite pasttime.







Making room for Caroline- Evan's new basement bedroom

Basement makeover

Sweet sleeping puppy


New fireplace and built-ins in the Family Room




Sweet lunch buddies





Fun at Gymnastics


Evan and Dad at UT/LSU basketball game- Evan wore the wrong colors

Finished product








Friday, February 27, 2015

It's a....







GIRL!!!

Introducing Caroline Ellen Tinker.

"I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5

Evan had kind of been hoping for a boy, but he handled the news of a new sister very well with his usual great smile. Chloe is thrilled of course. 

We are so thankful for a healthy baby girl and can't wait to meet our Sweet Caroline!

Basketball 2015

Evan had another great season with Upward basketball and he and his dad survived another year of dad coaching. Evan did great this year. It is so strange how it seems like just yesterday I was just praying he might make a basket for the entire season and now he is scoring tons of points every game. It is so fun to see him improve in his activities, but mostly I just really like to see him have fun playing.

Chloe decided to play basketball this year instead of cheerleading. She had a tough time deciding. She kept saying she was afraid she would let her team down, but in the end she decided to play. And she did a great job! She definitely didn't let her team down. She was aggressive and fast and great at defense. She was a little weak in shooting... just needs to get a little stronger, but I have a feeling before I know it she will be scoring lots of points like her brother.

I thought I might feel a little sad to see her steer away from the "girly" things I used to love.. dance, cheerleading.... but I'm not sad at all. In fact, now, as a mom, I'd be more than happy for her avoid the drama that sometimes goes along with those activities. But, if someday she decides to go back to those things, I'll support her in that, too. I just want her to do what she loves and love doing it!