Graduation

This past Saturday was a very special day for our family- Seth graduated from William Carey University. He actually finished his classes there in February and has since taken 2 seminary classes but it was still a very exciting day! He started WCU in August 0f 2008. Three years and two kids later, he has his degree! We were very excited and proud.

All dressed up and ready to go to Daddy's school

Seth was on the end of his row so I could just barely see him between the wall the flag pole! The picture I took of him getting his diploma wasn't a very good quality picture so we'll have to order that one from the professionals who were on stage.

After taking this picture, I realized something. Micah and Audrey Claire had both fallen asleep, I could barely hold my eyes open and I caught Seth yawn a time or two on stage. This Brown family needs some rest!

We were happy to have family and friends there to show their support.

AC wearing Daddy's "silly hat"

Her "Happy To You"

So this post is REALLY late but I figured, better late than never right? I've been meaning to sit down at the computer about 152 times but always found myself doing something else. Also, you may have already figured this out, but I'm no longer a daily blogger :( I wish I had the time to record something fun or funny from each day and sit down to share it but I just don't seem to have that time anymore. I wish I did and hope to again one day though! Until then, I'm going to try my best to share the most important happenings in our life! Like my monkey's birthday!

This past month our monkey turned a whole 2 years old! I can't believe how fast time is going by! The week started out by getting a card from Mawmaw June in the mail. She LOVES getting mail and gets it daily. (Or so she thinks- we always give her the junk mail so she thinks she's important too.)

I had to work on the morning of her birthday but I still wanted to give her a "happy" before I left. She wanted paint so that's what she got!
Seth was in Louisville, KY the week of her birthday so it was up to me and grandparents to make it special! Memaw and I took her to Chuck-E-Cheese for her birthday lunch. (FYI, lunchtime during the week is the PERFECT time to go there. We were the only people most of the time we were there!) Here's the best "smiling" picture I could get of her there. Have you ever tried to get a 2 year old's attention at a place like that???
After our pizza, it was time for games!
And after games, it was time for her "Happy To You" cake. That's what she said instead of birthday. I guess she got it from hearing "Happy Birthday to you" sang to someone. Wherever she got it from, it's cute:)
She got lots of tickets and turned them in for "slip goff" (lip gloss). This child loves her some "slip goff" and puts it on ALL the time!

Here she is before going to eat supper with some of Memaw's family who came to town. She is telling me that she's 2! Do you see the sassiness? Don't know where she gets it from.

Later in the week she had visits from ReRe and Pops, Popa and Tucker. She got a new kitchen (which she LOVES) some "pay-loh" (play-doh), books, and a scooter. Have I mentioned she is a little spoiled??

We're Back!

Despite the circumstances, we enjoyed our trip home this past weekend. We were able to visit with lots of family on both sides. Audrey Claire had the best time showing off all her new tricks and just getting spoiled by grandparents. You can see by her face in these pictures just how much fun she had...

Laughing at Mommy

Yelling just to be yelling!

Running to Daddy

My favorite picture from the weekend. Notice the sweet eyes...

Lately

Here lately we've been on the go ALOT! We've been back and forth between Hattiesburg, Crystal Springs, and Wesson. Here are pictures from all over~

Enjoying some good Sonic ice

Playing in ReRe's pool (not her favorite thing to do, unlike last summer)

Cousins Shelby and Brookley enjoying a slush

Annie and Matthew came home for a very quick trip and we were SO excited to see them!

Jackie came to visit while we were at Annie's house. We had not seen her since her wedding in December! ***Please enjoy this RARE picture of me:)***

Pretty girls!

Uncle Tucker came to stay with us a few days last week and we all went to the park to play for a little while.

Memaw introduced AC to riding around the farm. I promise this child would ride 24/7 if we let her.

Chatting with GrayPop

Checking out the cows

Hanging out at ReRe and Pops' house. Another rare picture of me!

As you can tell, we have really enjoyed getting to go home to visit. When school is going on, Seth doesn't get much time off so we are taking advantage of the time we have now!

Books

We've tried to make a habit of reading to Audrey Claire since she was born and we are always buying her new books. She's always loved playing with her books but just this past week she has really shown an interest in actually reading them. I can't tell you how many times in the past week that we've read "Good Morning, Good Night" but I have loved each and every time!

Seth's dad came to visit earlier this week and she brought him several books to read. They would finish one and she would run back to the office and get another. If you come to our house now, don't be surprised if you have to read too!

Just catching up on some reading while Mommy cleans house...

I told her that her book was upside down and she thought it was funny!

Birthday parties

Audrey Claire had two birthday parties. The first was Sunday afternoon and the second was Monday afternoon. Since our house is so small, we had family at one and friends at the other. The parties were monkey themed (of course!). We had banana splits and banana bread.

My little monkey has been sick the past few days with a nasty cold so she felt pretty rough for both parties. She wouldn't take a nap either day before the party so we thought she would be no fun at all but we managed to have a little fun! Bear with me because this might get long, but here are some pics from both parties~

What a precious little monkey. This shows how she felt about getting dressed up and having a party...

This little monkey has a lot of boy friends! We would love one of these boys to be her husband one day!

Making banana splits-

Enjoying a yummy banana split-

I have more pictures but can't find them on the computer! I will add them once my honey gets home to help me.