They love Aunt Jessica!!!

Just a recap of the night before Aunt Jessica's last visit home.  The boys had so much fun painting signs for her.

FSU Class of 2010

My dear sister has worked diligently towards getting her degree from Florida State College. On May 1, she walked across the stage and her goal was complete!


She flew into town a few days prior and when I say I had one excited five year old on my hands, that is a complete understatement.  Carter was on pins and needles awaiting her arrival.  We arrived at the airport about a hour early.  This extra time made the excitement within him fizzle a bit, but once she was here it was back full swing!  The night before he had made a sign for her that said, "Welcome home Aunt Jessica!" He was so proud of his sign. As she turned the corner to come towards us, she saw it and I could tell it melted her heart.

That evening we had dinner at moms, and then Jessica spent the night at our house. The next morning, Carter gave Jessica an early wake up call, but it didn't help she kept sleeping!  We thoroughly enjoy having company, especially Aunt Jessica! Carter loves that she plays with him, and when Kyle is here he's even more excited!

On Saturday morning (May 1), myself, mom, Jason, and Megan made our way to Tallahassee to see Jessica graduate. I am so proud of her. We were a little late getting there, and found ourselves in the nose bleed section of the auditorium but regardless we were gleaming just like every other family member in that place. Sitting there I couldn't help but think how far she has come, how hard she has worked, and the dedication she has put forward. She deserved this day as much as anyone else. I was glad to know that we were all there for her, and she knows that Jason, mom, and me all support her with all of our heart.


She stood to make her way to the stage and my heart began to race. It was like watching my own child walk across that stage. Our childhood ran through my memory, the trials we've faced and cried through flooded my mind, and the unconditional love we have for one another also crossed my mind. I was so proud!  Crying tears of joy for her as she completed this journey, she did it!  The pictures I took are all shaky because I was crying so hard. She has made us all very proud!



On Sunday we had a surprise graduation party for her. She was surprised, and I was so glad. It makes me feel so good to know that I can make other people smile. Our family loves this sweet woman more then she will ever know!!!!!



Dear sister, I love you more than words can say. I look up to you. You are such a hardworking, dedicated, compassionate, amazing person. God has great plans for you. As the card I bought for you says, you will shine!  God shines through you each and everyday and each day He uses you to show someone else love and joy. I pray that your life is full of joy, happiness, and success. May all your dreams come true, and any trials you face may you face them with the faith that God is with you and the promise that He will never forsake you.

You are more then a sister and a friend. You are a supporter, a listener, a true inspiration to my life. You are a reminder that God holds each and every day in the palm of His hand.  Thank you for all your prayers, your words of encouragement and wisdom. I hope you always know how much I love you and appreciate you in my life. Starting a new chapter in your life is so exciting. Embrace it and remember.... no regrets! Congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment!!!       I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

We are family!

The complete me in every way possible. They are the reason I get up each and every day. They bring smiles to my face, joy to my soul, and my cup truly runneth over! Even on the hairiest of days, I would trade the chaos for anything. I think sometimes it's the chaos that keeps me sane!



More then a sister. She's a friend, she's a support, she's a prayer partner, she's an inspiration, she's a true reminder that there are good people in the world. I love this dear woman more then she will ever, ever know. It is my prayer that God will continue to watch over her life, guide, and direct her paths. I know that He has something truly spectacular planned for her life. Jess, I love you so very much. I'm proud of you and all you've accomplished.





Then there were four. When we became a family of four, it wasn't easy. My mom did everything within her power to keep our lives as normal as possible. She wasn't able to give us everything we wanted, but we were clothed, fed, and a roof over our head. Looking back now, I had more then I needed. God knew that the three of us would need a strong mother. Someone with compassion, and a hard worker. She was all that and more, and still is. Our mother is truly the back bone of this family. She's my best friend, the one I run to when my heart is broken, the one I seek advice from when I'm not sure where to turn with the kids, and the one I still call on a daily basis just to say hello. I thank God each and every day for this woman. I thank Him that she taught us right from wrong, instilled in us the values we would need to be the people we are today. I love you mom!



Jason and Megan, two of the most go with the flow folks I know. Jason is the big brother that never really had the chance to speak thanks to me and Jessica. He's quiet, he's humble, and he has a heart for giving. He's always willing to help whenever he can. Megan, his girlfriend, is a lot like him. I think she's even more quiet then he is. They both love the boys so much, and I appreciate all they do when they are around. People don't realize how much just keeping them entertained helps me out! :) I love you guys.


Just had to throw these last three in. I love the look on Carter's face. The last one, of the phone booth. On the way home from North Carolina, we stopped at a rest stop and when we got out Carter says, "Mom, I want to call Dad from that funny phone!" I couldn't help but chuckle, and think to myself that when he has kids phone booths will for sure be a thing of the past!

I'm being stalked....

I'm sure if you visit my blog regularly you have noticed I've added a traffic feed on the right side. I added it just to see who was peeking in on us.  This one city continues to pop up day after day, hour after hour.  Seems to me that someone in Graceville, Florida is a tad bit obsessed with The Higginbothams and what's going on with us!  Being the detective that I can be sometimes, I've got to the bottom of this creepy case and figured out who the stalkers are.......

The Hannahs, a.k.a clowns! ;)  Let me explain, this lovely couple (better known to our family as Caca & Kyle, my sister & brother in law) live in a small town called Graceville.  From my understanding, not much goes on in this little town and when they have nothing better to do they stalk us!  

I'm totally joking by this post, it doesn't bother me one bit in the world that these two are always hanging around.  Sweet couple, great personalities, fun to be around, and well quite frankly... I miss them.  I wish they weren't in Graceville, better known to us as Grace-vegas, that's an inside joke between the three of us, but the Lord has called Kyle into the ministry and for now Graceville is there home.  Will the return "home" one day or will the Lord send them elsewhere?  I'm not really sure but I want them to know that everyone here loves them and misses them.

You may remember me posting about our adventure to the fair, well I did not give credit where credit is due.  I am here now to say a great big Thank You to Kyle & Caca for their baby sitting services as well.  They keep Carter very entertained and Kyle is quite the trooper when it comes to Carter time. Carter climbs all over him, beats on him, follows him saying "play with me Kyle, play with me!!!", and Kyle gladly jumps right to it.  At the fair, Carter was begging with anyone that would listen to ride the rides with him.  Kyle & Caca both stepped up to the plate, thanks guys!!  Carter loves his Caca & Kyle very much. When I picked him up from school yesterday I told him we were going out to Nana's.  His first question, "where's Jessica & Kyle momma?"  I told them they were in Graceville at their house, and he couldn't understand why they would not be at moms.  (((HE LOVES YOU GUYS!!)))

So Hannahs, when you read this know that Callahan is missing you & can't wait for your next visit!  It's soon to be beach time, and you both know how much C loves the beach!!!  :)  Have a wonderful day in Grace-vegas, be safe.... I LOVE YOU!

xoxo, 

Roo

P.S.  See Kyle, you get mentioned... I've not forgot you, I'm just the mother of two small children working with only 1/3 of the brain cells I used to have :)