The Rhea Family

It's a Girl!

2012-01-12T16:18:00.004-06:00

We found out at the very beginning of September that we are expecting Baby Rhea #2 in April/May 2012. On December 7 we found out it is a girl. Mitchell is thrilled about a baby sister and has been so sweet. We went to the doctor during the day and had them seal the results in an envelope. We picked Mitchell up and took him to eat at The Grill where we all opened the envelope together. We were all shocked and excited! Mitchell called Happy, Pappy, and Uncle Andy to let them know. I think they were a little shocked too. We then went to Pop and Susu's to tell Pop, Susu, Aunt Amy, Aunt Allie, and Uncle Louis. He ran in with a handfull of pink balloons. (We had blue balloons on standby that we let go outside.) We also enjoyed some yummy cupcakes in celebration!

Elizabeth Jane Rhea "Liza" is due April 30/May 1.

We can't wait to meet her.

Thanksgiving Program

2012-01-12T16:05:00.000-06:00

Mitchell's class was the cutest group of pilgrims. They sang "Thanksgiving Day is a Happy Day Where We Say Thank You God," "When I go Hunting," and "God is So Good." They were precious. Happy, Pappy, Pop, SuSu, Aunt Amy, Uncle Louis, and Field all came to see him sing. Aunt Allie had to work but met us for dinner afterward.

Halloween 2011

2012-01-12T15:57:00.000-06:00

Mitchell as Woody from "SToy Story."

Trunk or Treat the church was so much fun. We had a trunk with our Sunday School class. Mitchell got tired and decided to sit in the back and check out his goodies.

Carving a Pirate Pumpkin with Pop.

Getting ready to trick-or-treat.

Stan Whittington came over for a minute in his adorable lion costume.

Trick-or-treating!

Pumpkin Patch

2012-01-12T15:50:00.000-06:00

Mitchell's class also took a field trip to Pumpkin Patch Farms at the beginning of October.

Bouncing!

Petting Zoo! Lots of hand sanitizer needed. Our as Mitchell says, "hanatizer."

Lunch time! We are hungry!

Pumpkin Pickin' Time! Which one should I choose...

This one!

Riding the train with Mrs. Lauren!

How tall this fall?

Fire Station #1 Field Trip

2012-01-11T09:22:00.000-06:00

Mitchell had a great first semester of 3-year-old preschool. His class took a field trip to Fire Station #1 back in September and have a great time. The walked from the church. It was a beautiful day. Mitchell was little scared of the fireman who was all dressed up. He was also making sure they knew there was no fire at our house. Fireman Chad helped calm his fears.

New Year & Catching Up!

2012-01-11T09:02:00.000-06:00

Happy 2012! For the next couple of days I will be updating the blog on the end of our 2011. It may be a little crazy because I am going backwards but I am basically using this as a scrapbook for my children. So, for all of my readers out there (ha!), check back soon for updates on the Rhea clan!

The Dentist, School, and Are You Ready for Some Football!

2011-09-08T14:43:00.000-05:00

Things are in full "swing!" We visited Waverly a few time during August and on Lavor Day Weekend. Jon Paul (and Mitchell) got some good golf playing time before football season began.

We took an early trip to Scott Field on a Maroon Friday in August.

We cheered on the Golden Wave in their home opener! So proad of his jersey!

We had friends over to watch the MSU/Memphis game. We rented a GIANT screen and blew in up in our backyard. Jon Paul tweeted this picture and got a retweet from Erin Andrews. He was pumped to say the very least.

Mitchell started 3-year-old preschool and LOVES it! He wants to go everyday!

In other news, a couple of months back I started a business with Arbonne International (in addition to my job at FUMC.) It is a great company that I am proud to be apart of. Vist www.arbonne.com and see what great products we offer and let me know if I can help you in purchasing.

The "Shoney" County Fair!

2011-09-08T13:39:00.013-05:00

The Rhea household has been busy getting back into the swing of things after the summer. We are so excited football season is here and colder weather is around the corner. A week in July every year, the Rhea clan become residents of Neshoba County Fair. We had a great but WET fair! Here is an updat on our fun.

Look who made the Fair Times!

Mitchell and Happy about to go to the Midway.

The Big Kids dancing at the late night band in the pavillion.

The kitchen table...Many late night talks happen here.

Showing his midway money he is about to burn.

Big election year!

Hanging on the porch with Pappy.

MUD

New pictures on the wall.

Happy in her George Jones shirt.

Napping on the porch. SO tired.

Happy Hour & Bulldog Country

My Wine and My Flying Pig

Cards

Red Dirt Feet

Watching kids play in the rain.

View from my favortie seat.

Hmmm. What is he up to?

Mitchell playing on our row.

Ahoy Mateys! Mitchell is 3!

2011-07-12T08:51:00.003-05:00

On July 9th Mitchell turned 3!! We cannot believe it - he is so big!

Preschool Party

Weston Parrott, Maggie Oxford, & Mitchell at his preschool party.

Mrs. Debbie, Mrs. Nicole, and Mitchell

Singing Happy Birthday!

Blowing out the candles!

yummy!

Cupcake Baking

This year I took on a new challenge...Making the cupcakes for the party. Mitchell helped out!

Sprinkles!!!

Mitchell's 3 cupcakes. He was so proud.

Mommy's cupcakes.

Birthday Day!!

The morning of Mitchell's Birthday. He woke up super early and opened his present from Mommy & Daddy - A REAL baseball bat, REAL baseballs, and a REAL tee. Look at that hair!!!

Fairpark Party!

Invitations.

Cupcakes.

Admiring the table.

Treasure chest for the drinks

Beachball party favors

Singing Happy Birthday!

Blowing out the candles.

Playing in the pirate tents from SuSu and Pop.

Thanking couisn Luke for his presents.

My Juana (aka my cousin Jane) came all the way from Illinois for the big celebration. This is after his nap and the hair was a little crazy.

Cousin John playing with Mitchell.

Sweet boys.

One last 3 year old cupcake.

Happy Birthday one last time.

4th of July!

2011-07-12T08:51:00.001-05:00

We spent the weekend before th 4th of July celebrating at Old Waverly. It is always one of our favorite times of the year there. No 4th would be complete without a little maroon and white all american cornhole match.

Mitchell decided the grass needed a little mowing.

Golf was played.

I love this picture...Mitchell is getting serious with the fly swatter in the background.

Bouncing with Emily Caroline.

Making funny faces while waiting for dinner.

Listening to the music.

Okay, now it is HOT!

So the adults had to have a couple...

Parade Time!

FiReWoRkS!

Mitchell was a little nervous with the load booms.
So, we cuddled up and watched them through the window.

On the day before the 4th, we wend to my aunt Nena's pool and ate, swam, and ate some more with lots of family. These are a few pictures with my cousin Lex's new baby boy, Brecon. My cousin Len also has a new baby girl, Meredith. These are some shots from a couple of weeks before with Brecon.

Destin 2011

2011-07-12T08:51:00.000-05:00

In May we took a family trip to Destin. Jon Paul's parents joined us for 3 days.

With Happy & Pappy!

Lazy mornings.

Putt Putt!!

Go Carts! Mommy was on the sidelines terrified.

Burried in the the sand.

Shade in Mom's hat.

Resting by the pool.

Look Stink Rays!

Last day....Napping in the sand. Tired from a terrific trip!

Mitchell LOVED the waves. He would just lay down whenever they hit. This was our last day on the beach...it was the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend. I have NEVER been on the beach when it was that crowded...I may never again. It was crazy but a good last day!

Easter Recap

2011-07-12T08:50:00.000-05:00

Dying Easter Eggs

Mitchell with Aunt Amy.

The Bunny Came!

Family Pic After Church

Riding with Pop.

Riding on the back of the truck.

with Aunt Allie.

NECKED after running through the creek.

Hey...Mama Rock Me...

2011-05-19T15:37:00.016-05:00

We have been crazy busy these days but here are some videos and pictures from my phone I wanted to share.

Mitchell, who do you hit that golf ball like...."Bubba Watson"

Playing golf at Old Waverly.

A little Hail State on the way to the spring game.

Zac Brown

Windows Live Writer

2011-05-12T11:46:00.000-05:00

I cannot figure out Windows Live Writer. How on earth do I get the Temporary Notification off??? anyone?

Lucy, You have a lot of explaining to do!

2011-04-19T13:27:00.000-05:00

Spring has offered us many wonderful days to play. We have had a jam packed few months and I have a lot of explaining/updating to do! Allie and Louis got married the first weekend.

Mr. & Mrs. Allie & Louis Lee

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Happy Friday!

2011-02-04T08:00:00.003-06:00

Winter came down to our home one night...

2011-01-13T13:27:00.005-06:00

Winter came down to our home one night
Quietly pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow,
And we, we were children once again.
~Bill Morgan, Jr.

We had a great Christmas and New Years...here is a semi-quick update.

Trying to get a Christmas card picture.

Still trying

Making Christmas Cookies with Happy.

Making Christmas Cookies with SuSu.

Christmas Eve at Aunt Nena's with the Hester side.

We spend the night at my parents on Chirstmas Eve. Every year we get new Christmas jammies on Chirstmas Eve. I just love that tradition.

Modeling the new jammies.

Leaving the Reindeer a Cheerio snack. Somehow we didn't get a picutre of Santa's cookies. He did enjoy them though ;)

Santa Claus came!!

We had a White Christmas. It was so fun. We have never had one before.

Opening Santa at Pop & SuSu's house.

Big Boy Underwear...Santa is trying to suggest something.

The afternoon of Christmas we headed to Happy & Pappy's house.

Worn out from the day. Enjoying ALL my toys. Rex, Buzz Lightyear, Woody,

Cornhole from Cayce!

The table set for Christmas dinner.

We headed to the Gator Bowl after Christmas with Cayce and Andy. We had a blast playing in Jacksonville and cheering on the dawgs.

Me, Kimberly Witcher, Cayce Ryan

Cayce, Andy, Jon Paul, Me

We came home to recover for a week and then we had Snowpalooza 2011!!! Cayce and Andy got snowed in at out our house so we had a 3 day party with them, my sisters, Louis, & Field! We ate, drank, and went sledding!! Mitchell had a blast!!

Back Row: Field, Amy, Jon Paul, Louis
Front Row: Cayce, Andy, Mitchell, Allie, Me

Our house in the 8 inches of snow. That hill was a blast to go down.

The street with the snowed in cars.

Mitchell taking his first steps onto the snow.

Daddy, push me faster, faster, faster!!!

Future Uncle Louis was so good to take Mitchell down the hill and up again....over and over.

Frosty OUR Snowman :)

Cayce and Me

Andy &; Jon Paul

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"

2010-12-10T10:23:00.002-06:00

It is indeed beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Every year the first thing I do before decorating the house is put our nativity scene up. Mitchell has loved looking at baby Jesus. He has even changed Baby Jesus' 'stinky diaper' a few times.

The morning we put up the decorations Mitchell dressed up like the elf on our shelf.

Advent family night at church. We made our own pottery advent wreaths.

Daddy getting serious.

The morning of the Christmas Parade we started the day off by going to the Baker's for breakfast. This was to celebrate Sarah Baker turning 2.

Mithcell, Lauren Baker, John Pannell, Sarah Baker, George Menetre, Otter, Matt in his festive hillarious Christmas sweater.

Running in the leaves.

No snow? Don't worry, Lauren and Mitchell will just make leaf angels.

Walking downtown to the parade.

Too tired? Just hitch a ride on Daddy's shoulders.

Waiting on the parade with SuSu and Mommy.

Here it comes!

Need a better view? Get on Pop's shoulders.

Enough Parade. Time for a nap.

After naptime. Watching the SEC championship.

;

On Sunday, we headed to the Santa Brunch at Old Waverly. This has become such a fun tradition in our family. Mommy and Daddy were excited (especially Daddy) because not only did we eat breadfast with Santa but Dan Mullen and his family were sitting at the table right next to us. Dan trumps Santa for Daddy :)

Cheesin' it up in front of the tree at the brunch.

Mitchell LOVE LOVE LOVEs a piano. He stood there for a good 20 minutes just watching and listening.

Enjoying a gingerbread cookie.

Time to see Santa....well just see him....no way Mitchell would sit in his lap.

NO Happy. I do not want to go see Ho Ho.

With Pop and SuSu.

Daddy, Mitchell, Mommy

With Happy and Pappy

Pooped from the weekend festivities.

One Litte, Two Little, Three Little Indians

2010-11-24T10:30:00.001-06:00

Mitchell had his Thanksgiving Program at Preschool this past week. With the 2-year-olds you never know how they are going to react. Mitchell did not cry a bit but he never opened his mouth to sing.

Mitchell has played with Max Grisham while they are in town awaiting their move to Canada.

We held a baby shower for my sweet friend Anna Prevost Whittington last Sunday. It was so great to have all my best friends together only if it was for a few hours. With Kendall in Alabama with the twins, Anna in Arizona, Katie in Missouri, and Anna Katherine about to move to Canada, who knows when this will happen again. Sad :(

Me, Kendall, Anna, Katie, and Anna Katherine

Halloween & Go Dawgs!

2010-11-01T15:10:00.000-05:00

Well this past week and half have been jam packed with Halloween and Bulldog fun! Last Friday we went to Old Waverly to stay with Jon Paul's parents. We had fun learning about our camera and having a little photo shoot.

That Saturday we went to MSU Homecoming. Mitchell has so much fun running, playing, and of course snacking on cookies. He loves his cowbell. We are trying to teach him to ring responsibly and respect the bell.

On Sunday night we carved a pumpkin. Mitchell hated the gooey mess. He hates for his hands to be dirty. Jon Paul was getting serious. On Wednesday night we headed down to the church for the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat. Mitchell has had enough suckers for a year. He was our cute little train conductor.Thursday morning was his FUMC preschool Halloween party.Thursday night we hit up downtown Tupelo for some trick or treating. (sucker in hand)Friday night Mitchell stayed with The Rheas and Jon Paul and I went to a stock the bar bash for Maren McKinley and Brad Hutto. It was costume and we were composite photos of DG Anchor Man and EX Sweetheart.On Saturday, we headed to State again for the Kentucky game. Mary Reeves and Mitchell had fun chasing, tackling, and hugging each other. On Sunday night we roasted marshmellows and dressed up in our costume one last time.Cousin Andrew came by to show us his costume. Mitchell wore it last year and below is a picture of Mitchell in it from last year's Trunk or Treat.Happy Halloween all and GO DAWGS!!!

It's Fall and we are alive!

2010-10-21T14:55:00.021-05:00

Yes! We are alive. As Jon Paul always says, "We never update our blog." Well "WE" is "ME." So, here I go with trying to update all 2 of you who acutally care...

I am terrible at taking pictures but got this bad boy last week....

So maybe now you will see more and better photos from the Rhea family. Most if not all of these photos came from my iphone or someone elses camera.

In June we went to pickwick for our family reunion.And Jon Paul did his first triathalon....In July we went to the Neshoba County Fair for a week. Had my 10 year high school reunion and played with Kendall's twins, Hunter & Hays.

Me and Mitchell, Kendall Foster Ainsworth & Hunter Ainsworth, Anna Katherine Grisham Morris & Ellie Rose Grisham, Claire Bagley Swoop & Hays Ainsworth. Max was too busy to get in the shot.

Mitchell turned 2 and we had a choo choo birthday party. It was also swimming and I am in my bathing suit for them all...so no photos.

In September Mitchell started preschool and the firetruck came.

We have been cheering on the dawgs this fall. We celebrated Thomas Roper's birthday at the pumpkin patch....and rode a pony!We went to the Zoo in October...

Okay...now I have a new camera....I vow to be a better blogger.

2!

2010-07-13T15:46:00.002-05:00

Well, Mitchell turned 2! on Friday! I cannot believe my baby boy is now a 2-year-old. We had a great weekend of celebrating the day of his birth! I cried a little the last time I put him to bed as a 1-year-old. 2 is definatly not a baby anymore. The weekend before we had a great 4th-of July. My camera has been broken and so I had to use my mother and Mrs. Linda's to capture the 4th and Mitchell's birthday. As they are both out of town, I don't have access to them yet! Look for a picture filled update soon. Here is one we caught with our phone of him eating a chocolate cupcake on the night of his actual birthday. As you can see, he LOVES to CHEEESE!

5 years!

2010-06-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Anniversary to us! Today we have been married 5 wonderful years!

Early Summer

2010-06-09T14:04:00.006-05:00

We have had great start to summer! Mitchell has enjoyed going to the fountain a fairpark...Played on the playground at fairpark...Cooked out in the backyard at Pop & Su Su's house and road his motorcycle. Visited with Happy & Pappy at Old Waverly. Stopped by and helped Pop at work.

Loved Sketti!

Gone to the beach with the Gordon's! Mithcell loved playing Mary Reeves. He was not as excited about the sand as she was. He loved dancing to the band with Daddy at Baytowne Wharf.

Mitchell had to sleep with that football every night.

Eating snacks on the beach.

Sand all over my hands. I don't like it! :)So, as you can see our summer has gotten off to a great start!

Golf & More Easter

2010-04-21T13:08:00.020-05:00

Hitting a few practice balls.

That was a good one!After Church. This was the best one we could get. SAD.

The Easter Bunny came!!!ewwww....peeps.Hugging Sammy! (Amy's dog)Showing us where he found an easter egg while he eats the cookie contents of another.

Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-31T09:00:00.002-05:00

2 Posts in 2 days! Wow!!!

On his way to the Easter Egg Hunt at Mrs. Jackie's. He was excited if you can't tell!Sportin' my Daddy's favorite attire: Shorts, Gray New Balances, and a Pull-Over.
Beautiful Mr. Blue Eyes with breakfast still on his face.

Look at all those Eggs!

Picking Flowers for My Mommy

2010-03-30T15:34:00.006-05:00

"Mommy, I want to get you"

Super Bowl!

2010-02-08T09:05:00.005-06:00

Thank you Uncle Andy for my Drew Brees Jersey you gave me for Christmas! Because of you, I was able to keep it real with my fashion during the Super Bowl last night. I said "Go State" all night instead of "Go Saints!" I also said "Football" over and over again and played a little air drums with that old band The Who at half time. All in all it was an exciting evening with a little milk and then bed at the start of the 4th quarter. After all, I will only be 19 months old tomorrow.

Christmas 2009 (just a few)

2010-01-04T11:01:00.005-06:00

I have failed to post anything in the last 2 1/2 months. A special sorry to our friend 'Bread.'

The Rhea household had a wonderful Christmas! Mitchell was so fun and was spoiled by Santa, Mommy & Daddy, Pop & Su-Su, and Happy & Pappy. He is talking all the time! Watch out what you say because he will repeat you! Here are a few pictures to update you. I will try to post the rest soon!

Christmas Card

Mitchell and Santa...He was a little unsure of the big bearded man in the red suit.

So, Daddy had to hold him in the picutre.

Chillin in my new chair. Playing the drums with Pappy on Christmas day.Pappy teaching Mitchell how to play his very own REAL set of drums

that Happy and Pappy got him for Christmas. Mitchell 'letin 'er go!"Pooped from all the Christmas fun.

Tailgate Girlfriend

2009-10-27T14:44:00.002-05:00

Mitchell and Mary Reeves Gordon 'lovin' on each other at the MSU vs. Florida game.

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-15T08:21:00.003-05:00

We had a great time at Thomas Roper's birthday party on Sunday! It was at the pumpkin patch in Blue Mountain. Here are a few snap shots from the day. Of course my battery went dead so I had to rely on Leigh Ann Wise and Tara Roper to be my personal photographers. Thanks y'all!

His very own pumpkin. He was so proud.

Waiting on the hay ride.

Dear Old State

2009-09-10T10:45:00.006-05:00

Dear Old State (insert sigh) Jon Paul and I love that place and it was great to go back last weekend. We cheered on the dawgs and got to hang with friends. We went out Friday night and had a great time visiting with everyboday.

Mitchell & Mary Reeves enjoyed their date on Saturday at the tailgate.

What a difference a year makes...First Home Game 2008.
First Home Game 2009
Here they are going in for the kiss at the end of the evening.
Look at those two curly haired cuties!
Playing at the tailgate!

The Beach, The Fair, and We are Walking!!

2009-08-26T10:28:00.013-05:00

We had a VERY busy July and beginning of August. A week at the Neshoba County Fair and then on to Destin for a few days. Now we are getting geared up for football season and the fall! Oh and BIG NEWS....Mitchell is walking. He started the first week of August and is EVERYWHERE!

Playing on the porch at the fair early in the morning so that we did not wake up the rest of the cabin...way earlier then Mommy and Daddy had ever been up at the fair before.

Having a ball in Destin with the Gordons! AKA The Gordon/Rhea Baby Palooza 2009!! Meaghan and I will be showing these at Mary Reeves & Mitchell's rehearsal dinner in about 25 years!

Fun at Baytowne Wharf.

Fun at the Beach!Mitchell LOVED hugging and kissing Mary Reeves. Bless her...we may have had a few bite marks....sorry Mr. Wes and Mrs. Meaghan! What a fun trip! I am tired!

Mitchell's 1st Birthday! (Warning: Annoying amounts of Pictures)

2009-07-23T14:58:00.000-05:00

Mitchell turned 1 on July 9! We started the day off with a trip to get his hands and feet printed in clay at Midnite Pottery. Then we headed to McDonald's so Mitchell could have his first happy meal. He loved it! Chicken nuggets and french fries...who wouldn't.

Yummy, yummy! Look at all the food!

Just playing with my happy meal toy with a chicken nugget hanging out of my mouth!
A straw!! What is that?? What happened to the bottles and sippy cups?

These french fries rock Mom!

Next a visit to Pop's Work and Toy's R US

2009-07-23T14:57:00.000-05:00

Sitting at Pop's desk playing with the toy car he got me.Eat the car Pop! Driving the car in the show room.Pop, is this my birthday present?
Sugar bought me a 'dob' and a ball at Toys R US. These are his two favorite thing....dogs and balls...He says those two words over and over again.

After a long afternoon nap....

2009-07-23T14:56:00.000-05:00

I got to eat my first PIZZA at Pop and Sugar's house.Then I got to eat a cupcake! Yummy! I love it when people sing to me.What is this icing stuff?This is fun

At 8:58 p.m. we took a family shot. That was when he was exaclty 1 year old. He was NOT HAPPY and so ready for bed at this point. Kind of like his Mommy felt that exact time last year. We are holding up my sister's iphone with the time showing.

Monkey Birthday Party

2009-07-23T14:55:00.002-05:00

Swing on over and have some fun,

Our little monkey is turning one!

Connie Buse made his outfit and Kim Leathers from Monogram It! put his name and the monkey face on it! I LOVED how it turned out.Cute cake made by Debbie Criddle! She is amazing! Anyone looking for a sweet treat, let me know and I will get your her info!

Mitchell's cute smash cake! Opening presents... My Nana made him an ADORABLE quilt.
My Cozy Coupe from Sugar and Pop! This one is more my size.

In my ADORABLE 'Rhea Railroad' Tepee that my Happy and Pappy got me!I tried to get some pictures of all the kids but it was not working.

With the Baker (Sarah & Lauren) girls....Hola George (Menetre)! What are you doing over there?What do you think Ivy Kate (Benjamin) and Mitchell are discussing?? Who knows. He was so pooped after the party that he feel asleep in his swing.Warning Mommy and Daddy...I will throw up everywhere 3 times in approximatly 4 hours. (Oh yes, it was awful. Poor baby had too much party.)

Well, that gets you updated on Mitchell for a little while. We are headed tonight to the Neshoba County Fair. So, look for more updates when we return!

4th of July and Birthday Week

2009-07-07T16:27:00.000-05:00

This week is Mitchell's "Birthday week!'" He will be one on Thursday and we cannot believe it! He is such a big boy! He is saying "Dab" which means "Dog" and "Dall" which means "Ball." Too cute! He thinks that the cantalopes and watermellons at the grocery store are balls and anything with 4 legs is a dog. We are having his party on Saturday so look for updates on the big shindig!

This weekend we also had fun at Old Waverly celebrating the 4th. Both grandparents watched Mama and Daddy sweat as they pulled Mitchell in the parade. He also loved the tea cakes that Here are some pictures of him at the parade and a few more ADORABLE (she says immodestly) recent pics.

Little Drummer Boy

2009-06-15T16:19:00.000-05:00

Mitchell had a blast playing the drums with his Pappy a few weeks ago in Carthage. Look at that cheese!

He loves to swim in a big pool but a couple of weeks ago we let him crawl around in this baby pool. He loves the water! Check out the mohawk due to sunscreen sprayed in the hair. He wouldn't keep his hat on.

Lots of Updates

2009-05-22T10:08:00.000-05:00

We have been busy busy around our house these days. Mitchell is everywhere and very sneaky. Last week he decided it would be a great idea to hang out in Sophie's cage.

We also went to Bryce Prestage's birthday party at the Buffulo Park. Mitchell got to see monkeys, tigers, lions, alligators, snakes, giraffes and much more.

The giraffe 'Tall Boy' was HUGE and scared both me and Mitchell. Can't you see it on our faces! Look out for that 18 inch toungue.

And finally, Jon Paul and I just got back from 3 WONDERFULL nights at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, FL. It is 20 minutes south of Miami Beach! Jon Paul's company won the trip and we were so excited to get to go! We missed Mitchell so much but it was a much needed break. I will post more pictures when I get them!

Congrats Mr. & Mrs. D-ROCK

2009-04-27T10:24:00.001-05:00

This weekend was so much fun! We traveled down to Hattiesburg for the wedding festivities of Daniel Ross and Hailey Stiglets! Everything was so nice and we had a great time! Congratulations to the very happy couple! They are in Hawaii now! How fun!

Daniel & Jon Paul at the reception.

Hailey throwing the bouquet.

Daniel waving bye! Me and Jon Paul on teh dance floor!

Jon Paul, Me, Meaghan, & Wes at the reception.

Mitchell spent the weekend in Carthage with Happy & Pappy (Jon Paul's parents). This was him on the ride home. He was just as tired as Mommy and Daddy. Oh! and check out his new big boy carseat!

Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail!

2009-04-14T16:22:00.000-05:00

It has been a long time since I have posted. We are all well and Mitchell had a wonderful first Easter. Below are some pictures from Easter morn and a few others from our Crawfish boil at Old Waverly a couple of weeks ago.

Mitchell actually reached and grabbed a crawfish. I was so suprised he actually got one in hand!
The bunny came!

Inspecting the contents!

He did not want to take a picture in his Easter outfit! He was so cute in it...it had bunnies across the front!Enjoying his new swing in his cool shades!

The fam ready for church!

Happy Birthday to Happy!....and a sick baby update

2009-03-17T12:55:00.000-05:00

We want to wish Mrs. Linda Rhea, aka 'Happy' a very merry birthday today!

Mitchell was diagnosed with the FLU last Saturday. After a long day in the ER with IV fluids, x-rays, blood drawn, and more medicine to get the fever down...we were diagnosed with the FLU and a touch of pneumonia! RSV three weeks ago and now this sweet child has to have this! Bless his little heart. This is how I found him one night after I had given him some cherrios and was heating up dinner. He was too pooped to eat. Poor little guy but he is doing MUCH better now. We may venture out into the warm weather this week. He is tired of being cooped up.

Happy Birthday Sugar!......and snow

2009-03-03T12:48:00.000-06:00

Today is my mom's birthday! We love you sugar!

I mangaged to get Mitchell looking out at the snow on the deck Sunday. By the time we actually got him dressed it was a melty mess, so I guess these will have to do for his first snow. He is army crawling all over the place these days. Soon Mommy and Daddy will not be able to sit still.

Baby You Can Drive My Car and RSV

2009-02-19T12:48:00.000-06:00

Last week Mitchell was feeling great! On Thursday night we played around in the bathtub and put Mohawks in his hair. On Friday I took him to see Pop (my Dad) at work. Mitchell had a wonderful time playing on the showroom floor and ‘driving’ the cars. "Little Red Corvet"

On Saturday he was a little fussy but still okay. By Sunday he had an all out barking cough and sounded terrible. First thing Monday we went to the doctor’s office only to be diagnosed with RSV. Bless the sweet baby’s heart. He is such a trooper. We have been doing breathing treatments around the clock, every four hours. We have staying out of the hospital so far and he has slept well the past two nights. May I remind you that we have to be out of our house tomorrow! All I can say is “Thank the Lord above for both sets of grandparents and aunts.” Hopefully my next post will be about a sweet healthy boy who is moved in to his new house!

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Soemthing Blue

2009-02-09T15:51:00.000-06:00

Life around our house has been crazy these days so my posts have been few and far between. This weekend Jon Paul and I went to Hattiesburg for an engagement party for Daniel Ross and Haley Stiglets. They are getting married in April and we are so excited for them! So, hence the wedding reference in the post title.

As for something old and something new…Jon Paul and I have sold our house and bought another one! It is 2 doors down from my parents and we are super excited. (Yes, I said super and yes, I said 2 doors down from my parents. It was Jon Paul’s idea. What can I say, I am a homebody and love it!) We are set to close on both houses on February 20. Here is the quick rundown. We decided to just put a sign in our yard and see what would happen on MLK day. Three days later on Thursday we got an offer! So…the packing begins. As for the borrowed…anyone have a trailer or a couple of hands we could borrowJ.

And for the BLUE….Mitchell turns 7 months today! He is such a cutie! Mommy and Daddy had a hard time leaving him in a different town this weekend! We were so excited to pick him up on Sunday. Here are a few updated pictures of him playing in the BLUE tug boat his cousins sent to him.

New Header!

2009-01-16T11:31:00.000-06:00

I finally got around to creating a new blog header. I will have to say that I am pretty proud of it!

Mitchell says, "Happy Birthday Daddy!"

2009-01-06T08:51:00.000-06:00

Jon Paul is 27 years old today! Happy Birthday! Love, Mary Stewart & Mitchell

Christmas Recap

2008-12-31T09:23:00.000-06:00

Mitchell had a wonderful first Christmas. He LOVES his exersaucer and basketball goal from Santa! He also had fun playing with the wrapping paper and bows. All the excitment of the day pooped the sweet boy out and he fell asleep sitting straight up with wrapping paper and teething ring in hand. In other news...Mitchell is sitting up. He cannot get into position himself (although he tries really hard) but once there, he can sit up and play.

Don't I look so precious in my cool hat!

Happy HO HO HO to you!

2008-12-21T17:25:00.001-06:00

We have had a busy December! Mitchell turned 5 months, met Santa, was baptized, went to Carthage for the second time, and got another tooth!

Busy Little 4 Month Old

2008-11-26T09:21:00.000-06:00

Sorry I have not blogged in awhile. (For all 2 of you out there that read this!) We have had lots going on at the Rhea house! Let me give you an update on all things Mitchell at 4 months.

1. He has a very sharp tooth and another one on the way!

2. He is rolling over!

3. He has started to eat real food! So far we have tried carrots and squash. He really liked the squash.

4. He is weighing close to 18 pounds and measuring 26 inches long.

5. He is growing a little hair.

6. He has found his feet.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T11:24:00.000-05:00

Yesterday Mitchell went to his first parade. Tupelo High School Homecoming is tonight and yesterday afternoon was the Homecoming parade. He had a great time. He was so cute dressed in his BOO! outfit. Tonight he will be a monkey! I will post pictures next week!

Cat Daddy from Cincinnati and My Pumpkin Jamas!

2008-10-21T15:53:00.000-05:00

Jon Paul spent the weekend in Knoxville, TN on a 'guys trip' to watch the bulldogs play. Mama was a big girl and Mitchell and I stayed home all by ourselves on Friday night. On Saturday we went to the mall and got the cutest hat to go with Mitchell's car overalls. Doesn't he just look like a Cat Daddy from Cincinnati. He is also all ready for Halloween! He has the sweetest pajamas and ghost onsie. We also have big plans for our Monkey costume.

Golf with My Daddy

2008-10-03T11:30:00.000-05:00

We spent last weekend at Old Waverly and Jon Paul played in the Chairman’s Cup Golf Tournament. On Sunday Mitchell went to watch the shoot out. Well, he slept most of the time and he had to go into the clubhouse because it was too hot but it made for a cute picture!

Mitchell's First Trip to Church

2008-09-24T16:25:00.000-05:00

So obviously since I work at the church, Mitchell has already made a trip there. However, Sunday was our first time to actually be back for worship since he was born. It had been WAY too long and it was great to be back. Mitchell is already flirting with the ladies in the nursery. We snapped this family picture when we returned home.

Growing and Changing

2008-09-17T13:45:00.001-05:00

Mitchell is growing and changing so fast!

Here are pictures of him at 1 and 2 months! Wow!

Hail Dear Old State...

2008-09-10T14:14:00.000-05:00

This past weekend Mitchell made it to his first home State game. It was a long day but at least we made it! Don't these two look so cute! Jon Paul took Mitchell to the walk through and he gave several players high fives! Mommy was sad because she got lost in the crowd with the video camera and missed it. I will post more pictues after this weekend!

Shots Aren't Going to Hold Me Down!

2008-09-03T14:02:00.000-05:00

This morning Mitchell had his 2 month check-up. I cannot believe he is 8 weeks old today! He weighed and measured in the 95th percentile for his age. Stats: 13 ibs 1 oz and 24.75 inches. Such a big boy! He also had to get 2 S-H-O-T-S! Poor thing! He has been pretty fussy this afternoon but I managed to catch a smirk as he giggled on his playmat when we got home. Let’s hope he gets better soon. Check out the cool sticker his Daddy gave him!

Watch Me Smile!

2008-08-20T15:11:00.001-05:00

Today my Dad and sister (Aunt Allie) babysat Mitchell while I went to my 6 week check-up. I have been trying to catch a picture of him smiling for several days. While I was gone they grabbed the camera and caught these adorable shots! You can also tell how he is loosing his hair in the front. It is starting to grow back blonde. Who knows what color it will be after it all grows back!

A very busy first month...

2008-08-14T20:18:00.001-05:00

We are settling into life as parents and learning how to go without much sleep. Mitchell changes everyday and we are amazed at how precious he continues to get. He is such a wonderful gift from God! He has had a very busy first month of life. He has visited the Fair, Pickwick, and Carthage. He will make his first trip to Old Waverly this weekend. Below are just a couple of pictures of him at the fair. He remained asleep for pretty much the entire 4 hours he was there. I think the picture of Jon Paul, Andy, and Mitchell spells trouble! I will try to be better about posting!

Baby Rhea Is Here

2008-07-14T21:31:00.001-05:00

George Mitchell Rhea

07-09-08

8lbs2oz 19.75 inches

"Bath Time"

"TOUCHDOWN MITCHELL"

"The Family"

Mitchell's Nursery

2008-06-18T16:13:00.000-05:00

After several requests for Nursery pictures, here they are! (Along with a very 'blooming' picture of myself.)

Happy 3 Years!

2008-06-11T10:14:00.000-05:00

My Growing Belly

2008-05-23T08:26:00.000-05:00

I have had many requests for an updated belly picture! Please excuse the hair and the facial swollenness in these pictures. I thought I would post a few dated photos so you could compare the growth. Today marks 7 weeks until my due date. As I hear from family, friends and even strangers…I don’t look like I am going to make it until July 11. Take a look for yourself and see what you think!

Happy 24th Amy & Allie!

2008-05-14T09:29:00.001-05:00

My baby sisters turn 24 today! They have never been "baby sisters" and I am definitely not the wiser older sibling by only 2 years and 2 weeks! They teach me everyday. I cannot wait to celebrate tonight! I love ya'll!

Happy Birthday to ya'll! Happy Birthday to ya'll! Happy 24th Birthday Amy and Allie! Happy Birthday to ya'll!

Weekend Getaway, Birthday Celebrations, and Birthing Class

2008-05-01T08:30:00.000-05:00

This past weekend we went to the Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham, AL to celebrate Andy Rhea tuning 30 on May 3. Ross Bridge was so nice and I recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing weekend getaway. Friday night we hung around the resort and ate dinner and sat by the pool. Saturday morning the guys went to play golf and the girls went to the spa for pedicures. Then we all hung out and relaxed by the pool. Saturday night we drove down to five points and ate at The Highlands Grill. It was delicious! We topped the night off with my favorite course – dessert! I got Banana Cream Pie and all the men got Grandma White’s Fried Apple Pies. (Oddly enough…Mr. Frank had a Mamaw White who made delicious Fried Apple Pies.)

Sunday was my 26th Birthday. We had celebrated most of the weekend but my dad cooked a birthday dinner for me that night and we celebrated with a Rose’s cake from Creative Cakes! My favorite!

On Monday, Jon Paul and I went to our 3rd birthing class at the Women’s Hospital. Besides them making me extremely nervous about childbirth, they are helpful but boring. Jon Paul and I giggle like kindergartners as she tries to teach us about the stages of labor. Jon Paul doesn’t understand why she has to use food items in her descriptions. I agree. We could probably write an entire blog about this class and Jon Paul’s reactions but I will spare all of you who might not enjoy discussing childbirth and/or get our humor.

Rest, Crawfish, & a HOLE-IN-ONE

2008-04-14T16:36:00.000-05:00

This weekend we had a wonderful and relaxing time at Old Waverly. I was so tired from the week and got some much needed rest. We drove down Friday night and cooked out on the patio with Andy, Mandy, Mr. Frank, and Mrs. Linda. Saturday night was the annual Crawfest. Everyone filled up on Crawfish but I made sure to save room for the dessert bar! It is my favorite course these days!

Saturday and Sunday the boys played in the Member/Member Golf Tournament. Sunday was a great day! Jon Paul made his first HOLE-IN-ONE on #3! I will have to post his picture with the lucky ball when I get it loaded to the computer.