Bell Buckle

A few days ago we really wanted to get out of the house, so we took a little trip to Bell Buckle.  The day helped us realize our New Year's Resolution, to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.  It was a nice opportunity to take some pictures and have a moon pie!

Lunch at the Bell Buckle Cafe- Bbq Pork, Mac and Cheese, Fried Okra and Carrot Souffle

We stopped by Daniel's old airport on our way back.

Holiday Season

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks.  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

We went to Florida the week before Christmas.  I had every intention of getting some great shots of our family members over the holidays, but once Brady started feeling bad my time was spent taking care of him...

Our first day in Tampa, Brady was feeling fine!

The second day in Tampa, we headed to Busch Gardens!

Big Bird is a BIG BIRD!!!

He didn't know what to think at this point!

This is when we knew he was starting to not feel well...

 The next day, we headed to Grandmother Clarks and had a nice day on the boat!

Brady LOVES Manatees!  He called him "Mr. Grouper"!

Watching for Manatees

Classic...

Which one is cuter?

Uncle Jimmy

Brady

Christmas Eve was spent with Mom and Pops.  This picture below was at Tim's mothers house.  

Back home...

He loved his choo choo train from Santa!

Big Dan on Christmas morn

Brady with his Papa D,  Christmas night

Katie and Carl, Christmas night

Katie and Michelle, Christmas night

Daniel Graduates!

It has been a hectic two and a half years with Daniel back in school.  I am so very proud of him for getting this degree.  I won't lie or sugarcoat it, we had our ups and downs throughout this journey.  Daniel was told in the beginning that going through the Belmont MBA program was about like having your very first child, very difficult!  Leave it to Daniel to have his first child and start the MBA program in the same semester!  There were many nights where I felt like I was alone and angry, but we worked together to get through it.

I think Daniel and I were truly made for each other.  Those of you that know Daniel are aware that it takes a special person to embrace his "high energy level".  Also, I'm not your typical female.  I have learned to go with the flow a little more with DC, or else I might go insane.  However, his crazy qualities are part of the reason I love him so much.  I truly believe that we balance each other out.  It is also my belief that those qualities are what make him stand out in the crowd.  Well, that and the red hair of course.  Also, these trademarks are what make him a successful father, husband, Thompson Machinary Territory Manager, pilot, landlord, and now a graduate with an MBA.

What will be next?  Auctioneer License?  FBI?  Law School?  Promotion?  Sports Announcer?  These are all things I have heard before.  Maybe my turn to go back to school...  Who knows, but I'm sure enjoying the ride so far.  Mark my words, Mr. Daniel Clark Jr. will have something in the works for 2012.  Until then, I'm going to kick up my feet and encourage him to do the same.

Before closing, I have to add that Daniel has been a wonderful father to Brady through it all.  I know that he is so excited to spend more time with him now that he is through with school.

I am not one who openly brags about her husband all the time, but today, I must give credit where the credit is due.  Congrats Daniel, I am so very proud of you!

Getting his hood

The Clark Boys

You did it Daddy!

DC and his sister Susan