Here are some more pics of Tanner playing football.

Tanner went to his 1st homecoming dance Sat. He went with his friend Hannah. Kollin and Tanner went with the girls out to eat and then to the dance. He seemed to have a good time but he hasn't said much about it.

Nick ran Cross Country this year. He did a great job running 2 miles at each meet and 2-3 miles every nite at practice. He took 7 mins off of his time by the end of the season, now he is in shape and ready to start basketball next week!!! Great Job Nick!!!

These are some pics of Tanner and the whole Franklin/Waverly/New Berlin Pretzel. This is the pics from the Jacksonville Journal Courier. Tanner was 1 of only 2 Freshman that played on the Varsity team!!! He was their punter.

Tanner's graduation

Ok, so y'all are wondering, why so many pictures of Springtime in Franklin??? Well I will tell you, it has been a very, very long winter that consisted of massive snow storms, a major ice storm, lots and lots of rain and even an earthquake!!! Today is May 2 and we have only had about 3 days that the temp was above 60 degrees. One of those days was today so I decided to go out and take some pictures. I hope y'all enjoy.

Spring has sprung!

AHHHHHH!!!!! Spring is finally here!! This is from the tree in our backyard. It bloomed just beautifully this year.

The Cardinals game

We enjoyed the day today at the St Louis Cardinals game. It was a good game and the Cardinals won 5-1. We saw Albert Pujols and Troy Glaus hit homeruns and almost saw a fight on the field. The boys really thought that was cool. It was a little cool outside but we had a great day for a game.

Graduation party changes

Ok, we decided to change the plans for the party. Since the graduation is at 8pm on Thurs. we decided to get together from 5:00-7:30 that day at the Franklin American Legion and go to the ceremony afterwards. That way it won't be so late for people to get home on a Thursday nite. Hope that works for everyone and hope you see y'all there.

Tanner's graduation plans

Plans are underway for Tanner's 8th grade graduations. He will graduate Thurs. May 29 @ 8pm. I am having family and friends come to the Franklin American Legion for a get together after the ceremony. Anyone who knows Tanner and wants to celebrate with him is welcome to join us.

Tanner goes to the hospital

Yesterday I had to take Tanner to the hospital. He was at a friends house Fri. nite and started chillin and throwing up all of a sudden. I was at work so he went to mom's for the evening. When I picked him up he had a fever of 103.8. He threw up there and in Pisgah on the way home. He woke up at 4am with stabbing pain in his rt lower rib area so I took him to the hospital. I was worried he had appendicitis but it turned out to be pneumonia!! He got IV fluids cause he was very dehydrated, IV antibiotics, blood work and chest xray. He was really sick!!! Well thanks to the wonders of antibiotics, he is doing great today and wants to go shopping in Springfield!! I don't think that's going to happen, but I am glad he is feeling better.

Our pets

These are our pets of the family. Ozzie (cat) & Eli (dog) are very spoiled and pretty much run the household. Ha,Ha

Nick playing basketball

Here are some pics of Nick playing basketball this year. He is in 6th grade but played and lettered on the 7th grade team. He did very well and improved alot throughout the season. He scored a few 3 pointers including one important one in the Regional game. He will be fun to watch as he grows in the years to come.

Tanner playing basketball

This is Tanner and his team in their 8th grade Regional game. The Franklin Flashes were Regional Champs and Sectional runners up. They lost to an E. St. Louis team by 1 pt in overtime!!! That team went on to win Class 1A State Championship. We ended with a record of 21-3, with 2 losses to Winchester who went on to win Class 2A State Championship!! So without any argument, the 8th grade Flashes did awesome once again!!! It will be the team to watch in highschool. P.S. The above pic is Tanner jumping the ball.

Tanner shaving!!!

Tanner is shaving for the 1st time. Isn't he growing up fast???

Nick and Tanner
Christmas 2007

Iceball attack!

This is what happens when someone throws an iceball at someone!!! Nick had to go to the hospital and he had bleeding in the eyeball and multiple abrasions on the eye. He couldn't open his eye for 3 days.