The Hammons Family

Birthdays!

2010-08-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

Today is my Marenn's 1st Birthday! I'm so excited to get to meet her. I had to borrow pictures from the Wood family blog because I haven't gotten to meet her yet. I hope today is a great day!
Ashley also has a birthday tomorrow. We can't wait to see you and hope you have a wonderful birthday! Thanks for making my brother so happy.

Scottsboro Chillala 2010

2010-08-04T06:59:00.000-07:00

Rachel is cheering again this year for the Junior High Wildcats. They had pictures this morning so I caught her in her uniform and got a few of my own.
So far it has been a good year cheering. She is co-captain this year and enjoys helping with the 7th grade girls.

They have the annual Wildcats Catwalk (cookout) on August 13th at Trammel Stadium at Collins Elementary. We are excited to go watch the new squad.

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-19T18:21:00.000-07:00

I am blessed to have a very good father. He has always been so good to do anything to help me and my family. I remember a lot of fun times with him. He likes to be silly and make us laugh. We would want him to tickle us but we squealed and laughed until we cried when he did. He has been such a gift to our family. He makes my mom happy, he works incredibly hard, he loves and serves people and he loves and serves the Lord. He is a great example of how I want Seth to be one day. Our lives changed when he came and I hope that he knows of my love for him.

Throughout my life I have been blessed with many people who I like to recognize on Father's Day. My dad George, My step-dad Darrin, Milton Kinne who was always papa to my kids...I hope that I have been able to make them proud. They are amazing people and I wish them all a VERY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Katie in "Grease", Rachel practicing flute, Seth's new lego set

2010-05-09T16:12:00.000-07:00

This video is of Katie playing Miss Lynch the teacher

in her school's production "Grease" The play was great!

Please excuse the video taping skills. I kind of had to sneak and do it..

This video is of Rachel practicing her flute for her chair test.

I don't know where they get their talents. I'm always amazed to hear her.

This video is of Seth's new Atlantis lego set. He is big into Atlantis

right now. He always asks me if I think it's real. He has become very

good at putting the sets together. It doesn't take him long at all. Now if

I could get him to keep the pieces off of the floor we would really have something. lol

Ashley- the definition of beautiful

2010-05-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

My sister Ashley is the definition of beauty. She has always been a wonderful sister. She is very supportive and loving. She is forgiving to the point of amazement. I wish I had the spirituality she has. Ashley is a great mom. She is very beautiful on the inside and out. I have to say that she is probably the best person I know. We had our arguments as children, but as we have grown up she has become one of my very best friends.

Today is Ashley's birthday! We all love her and wish her a happy birthday and a wonderful Mother's Day. Happy Birthday Beautiful!

Michelle my bell(:- by Rachel Renae

2010-05-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

My wonderful mother makes a blog post for everyone on their special days, and I think she deserves one too.My mom has been my best friend for my whole life and I love her more than words can say. She is beautiful,smart, and everything I hope to be when I'm older(:

She has always put others before herself, which is just one of the amazing qualities that I admire about her. She is nice to everyone she meets and will always greet you with a smile. She will give everyone a chance to be her friend, which is why she has so many of them I assume(:

Well, I just want to say that I love my mom so much and want to wish her a very happy mothers' day!!(: She is my role model and my best friend for life. She is exceptionally strong, open-minded, quick-witted, gorgeously elegant, and over all a joy to be around!(: I LOVE YOU MOM!<3
forever & always,
Rachel Renae Hammons
P.S.-Beat that suckas!(: just kidding haha.

"'Dorable" Maclane's Birthday

2010-04-04T15:48:00.001-07:00

Maclane is one of my favorite people! She makes me laugh all the time. I love to get to see her and play with her. Her birthday is April 11th. She will be 3.Maclane loves animals, all kinds. She is very smart and can remember everything! She was playing on her horsie at Ria's house.
Maclane was playing with Jasmine at Ria's. She told us that Jasmine was her 3rd best friend.

Here, Ashley, Skyler, and Maclane were posing for pictures right after Maclane's baby blessing.

Of course, being her favorite aunt, I had to include a picture of Adam and I with her. She is like a celebrity in our house. I always smile when I think about her. We are so blessed to have her in our family! She is "dorable!"

Happy Birthday Maclane! I love you!

My Daddy is My Favorite Pal

2010-04-01T12:56:00.000-07:00

I am blessed to have 2 Dads. My dad George, who died when I was 6; and my step-dad, Darrin who married my mom and raised us. My dad George is one of my favorite people to think about. Today would have been his birthday. What a beautiful day to remember him on. The weather is perfect!
I was young when he died, but I remember him vividly. He loved me with a love that I can't describe. He took me to work with him and nailed my shirt to the roof when he was roofing. He was a carpenter. I remember a lot of things about him, and certain things always bring back memories. If I hear the song "Mountain Music" by Alabama, I can't help but think of him.

I truly hope I have made him proud. I know he watches over me and smiles. One day I'm sure I will see him in heaven. Maybe we will go fishing...
Happy Birthday!

Random Pictures

2010-03-23T06:42:00.001-07:00

I haven't been as good about taking pictures as I should be, but I thought I would post some of the ones I took this past year or so. This one is Rachel, Maclane, and Katie.
Rachel and Maclane playing at Ria's house in the pool. Too much fun!

Will brought Seth this Mask when he came to visit. Seth loves it! He looks tough, right? :)

Here is Katie the lady. She has probably changed the most over the past year. Katie, Rachel, and I are all able to share clothes and stuff. It's kind of fun... until I can't find my stuff.

Rachel needed a good Facebook picture. She's always cute. That's all I can fit for now. Hopefully this year I can do better about taking more pictures. My mom always said that pictures are the only way to stop time. Everyone is growing up so fast that if I blink too long I miss something. lol.

Mother Dear, I love you so...

2010-03-17T10:38:00.001-07:00

I was going over my blog and remembering all of the fun things that happened this year and I realized that I had blogged about everybody and their birthday, but I didn't have one for Mom. I think we were staying at your house at the time or something and I didn't have the access I wanted to post the pictures... Soooo.... I thought I would blog today about my mom and how much she has done to make my life wonderful. Everytime I eat oatmeal, or hear a Beatles song I think of my mom. She always had the most wonderful ideas. People would always use Mom's ideas. I remember going swimming every day, and getting a kitten at the beginning of every summer...She loves everyone and always has a lot of people around.

Seth can always find a popcicle at Ria's house. If I counted the times I said "My Mom said...." I would be rich. When I moved to Scottsboro all of the people at church were so excited to be able to have my mom share the things she has learned. She always did, and they still talk about the canning and the things that Maria taught. Don't even get me started about some creamed tacos...... You know I thought they took hours to make. It is my favorite food and I would always pick it for birthday dinners. Scottsboro loves creamed tacos...That actually sounds really good for dinner. Thanks Mom.

I guess we were just a normal little family but there is something about the women in our family that makes us determined to do what we want to do. My mom wanted us to grow up happy and safe. She did such a good job that I had a little trouble flying on my own... I have it down now, and I'm so happy to be so much like you. If anyone tells me I am just like my mom it is a compliment. I hope to be the same to my children. Now, stop crying...lol there's only one word that I can think of right now to end this... SUCKA!!!!!! Top that Mother's Day My Siblings... Just kidding. You all are my life. I love you.

Man, I'm OLD

2010-03-16T19:09:00.000-07:00

When your oldest child turns 15, it starts to dawn on you that you're getting quite a bit older than you feel. My little Katie is turning 15!!!!
I remember when she was born like it was yesterday. She was a very pretty baby. Shariana was disappointed that I didn't name her "Chomper" but Katherine fit perfectly.
She has grown so quickly into a very beautiful, talented young lady. She has a way with music that I can't explain, but it is amazing to behold. Some of the funniest stories I have are about Katie, but I promised to be good and not embarass her.

I hope that Katie's 15th year is the best year yet, and that all of her dreams come true. I know she can accomplish great things if she wants to, so I look for great things from her.

I love you Katie! Happy Birthday!

What do You Think This Is? Your Birthday???

2010-03-07T12:25:00.000-08:00

I have been so blessed to have 2 dads. When my mom married my step-dad it was probably the best thing she could have ever done for us. He is wonderful. Always funny, caring, honest, and understanding. I'm sure he was a little afraid stepping into the dad role so young, but he did it so well. I cannot thank him enough for all he has done for me and my family.
Rachel named him "chin-pie" because of his fun game he plays with the kids. They run and scream as he chases and tickles them with his whiskers. I remember wanting him to tickle me, but not wanting him to all at the same time. We would laugh until it hurt.

Chin Pie has an amazing ability to create things. He could see something and in his mind, figure out a way to make it beautiful. He always made cars in the sand, and they were so good that the people walking by wouldn't want to destroy them. He is very talented and shares his talents with everyone he knows.

I could not ask for a better dad. He is the best and I love him very much! I hope this Birthday is wonderful and that this year is the best year yet.

My Wish

2010-03-06T12:46:00.000-08:00

I was sooooo lucky to get to go see Rascal Flatts in Huntsville on Thursday night.

They are better in concert than they are on CD. It was a dream come true.

The seats were really high up, but it was so fun to see them on the big screen. They sang all my favorites and a couple of new favorites. Concerts just rock!

Sunday Victory

2010-03-01T06:17:00.000-08:00

This year I am teaching a group of kids at church that are 3 years old and terribly rowdy. There are a lot of them so it is really tricky to get them to behave. I thought a long time about how I could get them to sit their little bottoms in their chairs and came up with my baby birdie idea.

I made them each a baby birdie and laminated it. Then I used velcro to attach it to their chair. I sent a letter to each of them in the mail telling them that their baby birdie would be waiting on them every Sunday. They would need to be good mommy and daddy birds and sit on their baby to keep it warm.

They LOVED it! It was so cute to see them excited about taking care of their baby birdie. I felt like I had won a war! Maybe the idea will last a while so they can get used to sitting still.

Happy Birthday Will!

2010-02-27T08:55:00.000-08:00

Even though we are miles apart, I am thinking of you today!

May this year be the best yet! I love you!

Love, Michelle

My Favorite Brother

2010-02-23T11:31:00.000-08:00

Look at that smile!!!!

My favorite brother's birthday is this week and I've been thinking a lot about him. I remember when he came home from the hospital and when he would cheer for Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune... I remember him letting me fix his hair. I used a LOT of mousse and stuck it all over to one side. We called it his "missionary hair style". He was the cutest boy.

I If I ever want to smile I just think about Will. I can't think about him without smiling. I am so blessed to have such an awesome brother. He is truly amazing. He has such a beautiful family. I can't wait to spend some time with them again.

All my love- Happy Birthday Bill Woob

My Birthday Boy

2010-02-01T23:30:00.000-08:00

Seth's birthday is Sunday. He will be 9... I can't believe how time flies. He has grown up so much over the past year and is always surprising me with the things he knows. He is a Gentleman, and insists that he opens the door for his sisters and me.

Seth's hair is getting a little shaggy, but he wants it that way. He likes Legos and Nerf guns.

He always hugs me and tells me I'm "the best mom ever" which makes my day. I remember when he was born like it was yesterday. He was so tiny. He didn't stay tiny long though... His first words were "Go Cart!" they came as he watched a kid ride around our neighborhood. He always made me laugh with the crazy things he would say. When he first went to Sunbeams at church he was frowning really big. I asked him what was wrong. He said, "I just don't want to be a prophet!" He made it through to scouts and I know that soon he will be a Missionary.

Seth is a fantastic kid. He is my best boy. I love him with all of my heart and mean it when I call him my little sugarplum. I hope he has an awesome year as a 9 year old.

Viking Raiders- Halloween 2009

2009-10-31T13:02:00.000-07:00

Adam- Ready to pillage!

Michelle- Ready for battle!

The Savage Raiders

We are attending a wedding Halloween evening and decided that we would go as Vikings. We have the spear and battle-axe and are ready for a little pillaging.

Should be fun!

Ready, Set, Race!

2009-10-05T13:08:00.001-07:00

It is time for Seth's first Pinewood Derby in Scouts!
Adam and Seth worked all day Saturday to make the perfect NCIS racecar. (NCIS is Seth's favorite TV show.)

They painted it Navy Blue with Gold details and I stamped NCIS on the top.

Who knows if it will win the race, but I think it looks pretty good!

He takes it in to Scouts on Wednesday so they can check it. We will let you know how he does.

Nerdfest at the Hammons Home

2009-09-28T08:25:00.001-07:00

The Hammons family was recently introduced to a game called Talisman. It is a board game like no other. It is a perilous adventure in a fantastical world of magic and monsters. (It says so in the rule book...) Adam and Seth love Talisman. Rachel has been a good sport about playing and I got my first turn Saturday. Katie has no intrest in being nerdy with us.
Talisman isn't for the faint of heart. Our game lasted HOURS... Seth started out as the thief but died and had to pick another character. I was the Prophetess but at one time was turned into a toad for 3 turns. Seth loved that. Adam was a ghoul because he likes being evil.

Seth is getting quite good at the game. He definately understands it better than I do.

Adam had fun because I usually don't play things like this. He and Seth ganged up on me and stole some of my stuff while Seth was a thief.

I tried to be a good sport but the magical games and movies aren't my thing. It was fun to play with my boys though. The girls both found other things to do during nerdfest...Maybe next time. I can't imagine how long that game would last.

Decade Day!

2009-09-22T06:56:00.000-07:00

I never thought I would be crimping hair again, but today was decade day at Rachel's school. She tried many different looks but we ended up with the 80's...
She was told by her teacher to use the blue eye shadow. She put it on really lightly but I helped her understand that to really make that look work, she needed to be dramatic.

I'm so happy that the 80's are over, but it's kind of fun to remember. Go Wildcats!

Happy Birthday Shariana!!!

2009-09-17T08:25:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful girl! I was thinking about Shariana this morning because it is her 17th birthday. Man, I can't believe how old I am... Anyway, Shariana is my youngest sister and has always been so much fun. We still use phrases that she said when she was little. So many times we say we want to "watch a woobie" instead of watch a movie just because we remember how cute she was when she wanted to watch a woobie that we had already seen a hundred times. I remember being pregnant with Katie and how certain Shariana was that I was having a girl. She knew I was having a girl baby and naming her chomper... She was half-way right on that.

It has been so much fun getting to watch her grow up into someone that I admire.
We are lucky to have Shariana in our family and I hope this year is awesome for her as a 17 year old! Happy birthday Shariana!

Friday Night Lights

2009-08-31T12:56:00.000-07:00

The girls had their first football game Friday against North Jackson. Scottsboro lost pretty badly but the girls did really well.

Rachel's poor little legs were tired. She did 72 toe touches during the game and smiled the whole time.

I think she found her calling in life. It was really fun to watch her.

Katie plays the flute in the marching band. It's really hard to see her in the pictures. She had fun though.

There she is! This was the closest shot I could get. This year at half-time they are playing Santana.

Band and Cheerleading Pictures

2009-08-03T11:25:00.001-07:00

Rachel- Wildcats Cheerleader 2009-10
Katie- SHS Marching Band 2009-10

She is a CHEERLEADER

2009-07-27T06:07:00.000-07:00

Getting Ready to Stunt

The 1st Pyramid

Cute cheerleader!

Ok, it's official. Rachel is a really good Scottsboro Wildcats Cheerleader and had her 1st "Pep Rally" kind of thing Saturday. She stunted and cheered for the parents in the gym that was about 100 degrees... Seth was REALLY bored. Katie was really supportive. Even Adam got to watch. Usually he is working. Here are some pics. Katie has band camp all week so Friday I will post pics of her band stuff if she lets me...

Kitty Bo

2009-07-07T17:39:00.001-07:00

Meet Kitty Bo

Shhh... she is not supposed to be inside... We couldn't resist sneaking her in the first day we had her. She loved curling up with everyone.
What a face! Seth is in love with his new kitten. Her name is Bo because she looks like Adam's childhood pet Kitty Bo.

Too cute! She is a good kitten so far and the kids love her. She hides under the front steps and jumps out and surprises the kids.

And We Danced... More Fabulous Fourth

2009-07-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

Adam and Michelle dancing the night away.

Michelle and Rachel showing off some moves.

After the fireworks we danced a while as we waited on the crazy traffic. Our guitar guy played a lot of oldies that the kids didn't recognize but it was still fun watching them dance. Somehow I managed to get Adam to dance with me and let the kids record it. He put up some resistance but I think he had fun. We probably embarrassed the kids a little, but they'll live. Seth even slow danced with me but I will keep my word and not post the video on the blog. You're welcome Seth.

Adam's favorite part of our 4th of July was "dancing with his sweetheart." Awww... Michelle's was being able to snuggle up with the family watching fireworks. Katie's fav. part was the music from our guitar guy. (He is good) Rachel's favorite parts were the fireworks and dancing afterwards. Seth said his favorite part was watching fireworks while eating marshmallows. But I know it was really slow dancing with mom. Just kidding.

We are blessed to live in such an awesome country and look forward to many more years of watching fireworks on the last pier at Goosepond. Fun times...

The Fabulous Fourth of July!

2009-07-06T20:43:00.000-07:00

This year we decided to go all out and let the kids paint their own shirts for the 4th... At the diningroom table :( ... I helped Rachel and Adam helped Seth. Katie is very artistic and knew exactly how she wanted her's. Seth went a little crazy with the paint and had to paint his sleeves and everything. He doesn't agree that less is more... The table is fine and the shirts looked really good. I think they want to do it again next year.

Every year we are lucky enough to get to go to Goosepond and sit on the dock and watch fireworks. There is always a guy playing the guitar and we dance and play before and after the actual fireworks. It is so nice to be out on the water watching the show. It seems like the fireworks are right above us.

This year we stayed and danced until about 11:00, just waiting on the traffic. I even got Adam to dance with me. Hopefully I will be able to post photos and video of that. It's pretty funny. I think last year we embarrassed the kids, but this year they knew what to expect. All in all it was a wonderful holiday.

Pneumonia Head

2009-06-29T17:08:00.000-07:00

Poor, Poor Rachel. She was dropped during a cheerleading stunt and cracked her rib. It hurt so bad to breathe that she took shallow breaths which lead to pneumonia. 3 emergency room trips later she is feeling a little better.

And yes... in this picture she was "taking crazy pills". ;D

Seth's King of Pop Tribute

2009-06-29T14:05:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of Seth's moves as he remembers the King of Pop- Michael Jackson. For about 2 years now Seth has been listening to Michael Jackson. He got a cd of Michael's Number One Hits a few months ago and we all have had fun dancing and remembering different MJ moments.

Seth's favorite Michael Jackson song is "Smooth Criminal", second would have to be "Beat it". Rachel's favorite is "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough", Katie's is "You Are Not Alone". Mine would also have to be "You Are Not Alone" but "Smooth Criminal" is very good also.

It has been a sad time for Seth but I told him that Michael Jackson got to do so many things in his life and left the world with great music that will be listened to by so many different people.

June 2009 Will's Visit

2009-06-27T08:25:00.000-07:00

Chin Pie and Seth in the pool. These guys are crazy together.

Seth and Mom got to swim that day. Mom doesn't swim much but had a lot of fun.

Hammons Kids Swimming and playing marco- polo or taco -burrito or something like that.

Will and Seth in the pool. Check out Uncle Will's muscles... Seth enjoyed the bodyslam.

Will and Rachel showing off.

Meet the Hot Hammons Family

2009-06-25T16:03:00.000-07:00

Hi guys, I'm trying to live in 2009 and Blog like everyone else in the world.

We recently had pictures taken at my mom's house and wanted to show off our cute, hot :), family.

Katie is 14 and starting high school and is in the marching band. Adam is 3 kids old and works at PPG Industries. Seth is 8 and a Wolf Scout. Michelle is ageless :) and manages her crazy family. Rachel is 11 and a Scottsboro Junior High Cheerleader. We have had a crazy fun year so far and are looking forward to all of the fun things that will happen when the new school year comes around. Hopefully I will be able to keep up with my blog and keep you all informed of our crazy lives.