Deployment Ceremonry 1023rd

 

Maci's teacher had a friend that her husband is being deployed.

She thought this would be a great field trip and a way to get the kids involved and show support to our troops. I knew I was going to need tissues so I bought a whole box.

 I cant say enough thank yous to these brave men and women. 

The 6th grade class with the real hero James Pirtle

We are praying for a safe return

This is where I totally lost it when I saw his daughters shirt.

Its so true and I think a lot of times we get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget that each and every day these families are without their loves ones. I know she is so proud of her Daddy

Congressman Ralph Abarham was there to speak and show his support to the troops.

He spoke to the kids and asked the questions about politics and how important education is. 



This was so touching and I think this was one of the most special and we will not forget this field trip. If you have never been to a deployment ceremony I encourage you to do so.

H5 heads to dey Bayou

 

As soon as basketball ends softball starts. We had one free weekend left in between them so we loaded the kids up and headed South on down to Baton Rouge to watch LSU girls play a double header. When we woke the kids up they are so grouchy and irritable and I thought lets just stay at home I am not dealing with them all day like this but as we got on the road they turned around their moods and it was a great day to say the least.

I  know what you are thinking: How does a Bam lovin girl enjoy anything involving LSU?

Here is my answer: I was a LSU fan Saban was there and when he left I went with him but still cheering on the Tigers also and then the more I watched them the more Les Miles worked all up on my nerves child and I just couldn't take it. My heart lies with Saban. He reminds me so much of my Boo and I just roll with Saban so I am basically a no teams fan I am a Saban fan.

So there ya have it I don't dislike or hate LSU its Les that I despise.

 

 For lunch we decided to grab something close around the campus.

We came across Walk-On's Bistreaux & Grill

It was delicious and if you are ever around I would def suggest you stopping in.

I got the Shrimp PoBoy, kids got thin fried catfish, and Nick got a chicken and bacon sandwich and for out appetizer of course we got the cheese fries.

On the beverage napkins this is what we found.

Go for those goals babygirl





We stopped by the LSU boys practice game at the Alex Box stadium

 

The kids climber all over Mike

We had really good seats and the weather was warm it was a perfect day for some softball

The hubs is always thrilled when taking pictures can you tell?

Crazy story I came across this girl on vine and followed her for a while not realizing that she played for LSU softball until last year when I started following her IG. I can honestly say my girl B turned me onto LSU softball. Right after that LSU came to the college in the nearest town and we went and watcher her play while Maci watched her favorite Baylee Corbello 

 

Every time LSU would strike a player out they throw 3 t-shirts out to the crowd.

LSU won the first game and now its on to the next

The girl loving them some LSU softball.

Love seeing these sister share and create memories together.

Talking softball talk and cheering the tigers on hollering for the player and doing the Tiger cheer

Mauri Laken won the dance contest and won a prize pack.

I know her Daddy didn't know what to do be happy or worry for her future. LOL

She has always been a Longhorn fan until yesterday I think this trip may have converted her so we shall see. I mean her favorite color has always been purple. 



AJ: I call her lightening because she is faster than lightening 

 

We got to see Bianka hit it over: HOMERUN hitter and ya never going to get her so give up

Won the second game as well 

The girls got their softball signed and Rhett did a poster

 

 Maci & Baylee Corbello

Maci was so excited to talk to her and take a picture.

She thought Maci was a pitcher but her build she just smiled and said no it was sweet

Mauri telling B you play my spot, I'm short stop too

Excited girls I think they had a blast



Every time we come through Natchez we have wanted to eat at Roux 61 but it was either closed or the wait time was out of this world long. We came through around 9:45pm and finally got to stop in.

It didn't disappoint either. I see why the wait is always long. Ah-maze-ing!

We got the cheese sticks and they were huge.

I got the Roux61 pasta and it was one of the best things I've ever put into my mouth.

The shrimp were enormous and the sauce was out of this world. 

 

My Rhett man was glad we finally got to enjoy this place



We are already planning another trip back

 

2am phone call.....

We got a phone call at 2am from Christi wanting to see if her water broke and going to hospital. We knew she was going to have to have a C-section because of her high cervix and he would turn so I told her to call me when she got there and heard from the doctor. She called and said it will be at 7:30 so we got up got dressed and headed down there. We are all excited and have been waiting on him for what feels like forever. 



Welcome to the world

Spencer Lynn Blakeny

aka

Spence

7:59 am

9 pounds 1 ounce

21 3/4 inches long

We all knew he was going to be big but couldn't wait to find out how big.

He looks like a 3/6 month old laying there



 

As you know I am a baby lover and I couldn't wait to get my hand on him and get some lovin.

But I couldn't get him for long because the kids were all telling me I was hoggin him and I was.

I just wanted to take him all in.

See those basset hound eyes it reminds me of Rhett

Maci LeighAnn getting her turn

We all know lil momma cant be left out, right up her ally

Rhett is glad to get another boy added to his team,

he kept saying can he be my brother since I don't have one. 

and of course there is Demas telling us all how its done

He is checking him out and making sure he is farm hand ready





I have been checking on them and they made it home yesterday and are all doing great. While I have gave them some space to get home and take everything in I am fixing to go over there and snuggle him up again.