THE BIG DAY!!

I still cannot believe that our baby has graduated and that come 2months he will be a college freshman. Time goes by so fast. I would encourage everyone to slow down and take to time to enjoy each and every moment. Maybe that's why I take so many pictures. I want to capture the memories. We are so proud of him and all he has accomplished. You all know I have many of those moments on video and in pictures :))

CONGRATULATIONS JACOB!! YOU DESERVE THE BEST THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER!

GO GET IT!!

Our family sharing in our special moment

As many of you know, Jacob's graduation day was on my Daddy's birthday. :)) THAT TRULY STILL MAKES ME SMILE!! I think it's just God's way of letting me know everything is alright!

THE GRAD

L-R: Kelly, Scott, Seguin, Adam, Marcia, Courtney, Jacob and Ralphie

GREAT GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS!!

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!

He had 2 cans of silly string in his pockets and he's enjoying every minute of it.
The silly string war was fun to watch!!

GRADUATION PARTY!!

OUR FAMILY!!

OUR BABIES ARE GROWING UP!! BUT.... THEY'LL ALWAYS BE MY BABY BOYS!!

Jacob and Momma
Austin, Rachel, Jacob and Kendal

Meghann and Dakota playing CORN HOLE

Look at Jimmy! Something sure has my brother-in-law cracked up!! Landon, Michael and Dakota are not sure what it is either :))

MORE GRADUATION PARTY!!!!

THANKS TO MY FRIEND TINA FOR THE SIGN!!

This cake was huge and delicious.
MY THREE BOYS!!!

Jacob and Michael just doing what they do. Always something athletic and competitive :))
Meg and Michael brought this game and it is now a have to have at family functions.
THEY CALL IT CORN HOLE!!

I couldn't resist!!

GRADUATION PARTY WITH "THE CREW"

This group has been together since 6th grade. All the same classes, most of the same grades :))

L-R:: BACK ROW: Scott, Jacob, Ralphie and Adam

FRONT ROW: Courtney, Kelly and Marcia

Jacob and Kendal. She was the pitcher for both teams in the wiffle ball game.
THE CREW SWITCHIN IT UP!!

Adam, Ralphie and Jacob. This was actually quite hilarious!! They all had such a good time.

Kelly, Kendal, Marcia and Courtney

PRETTY GIRLS!!

BASEBALL BANQUET AND BASKETBALL CAMP!!

SOME OF THE DEVILS:

Chase, Tyson, Kaleb and Landon

Dillon, Garrett and Brandon

Wasn't a good night for the Smokies, but we had fun!

Landon's middle school baseball team had their banquet at the stadium.

LANDON, GARRETT, BRANDON and DILLON on the JAM CAM!!!

Landon "racked up" at Basketball Camp. He won Free Throw competition and Hot Shot Award!!

GO LANDON!! He is such a hustler!!

Pretty Cool Camp when your big brother is a working as a coach :))

SPORTS BANQUETS

All District Player Award

All District Tournament Award

All Region Award

Region 1-AA MVP Award

UCHS ALL TIME LEADING SCORER!! 1,586 POINTS

The only team in the District and Region to have all 5 starters make the All District Team

L-R:: Jacob, Chase, Phillip, Tyler, and Vittetoe
Tim, Jacob and I

Jacob also got the UCHS --SPRING MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD.

His hands were full, so Landon and I helped him out :))

SENIOR BRUNCH

Jacob's Senior Brunch was at Calhoun's on the River.

It was neat. They announced all the scholarship awards and the total dollar amounts. WOW!! Jacob actually got some surprises this day.

Jacob and Kelly were awarded the National Guard Scholar Athlete Awards

This is Mrs. Collins and Paul.
Jacob has had her for all the Advanced English classes. He loves to give her a hard time.
Paul is one of Jacob's favorites. He is actually the professor that teaches his College English class that he took his SR year.
Paul wrote the sweetest thing in Jacob's yearbook. Jacob, Adam, Ralphie and Paul play golf together every chance they get.

Ralphie(Ryan), Adam and Jacob
WHAT A TRIO!!

THE MUNCEY'S AND THE INKLEBARGER'S

We have been friends with the Inklebarger's forever it seems like.

When I would pick Jacob up at 1:00 in Kindergarten, Adam would cry to go with me. So, I'd bring them home and they would play for hours. HOW TIME FLIES!!
Our precious friends: L-R:: Me, Susan, Jacob, Adam, Tim Ink. and my Tim

A VISIT AND A BIG DECISION!!

Recruiters from Sewanee: The University of The South wanted Jacob to visit their campus and offer him a chance to play basketball at the college level. We visited and the campus was beautiful. Me being me, I was more impressed with their curriculm and the prestigous educational reputation they have. We met with both coaches and they were very nice and had evidently been watching Jacob for some time. We toured the campus with them and it was about this time that I noticed Jacob wasn't really himself. I GET TO THAT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST!!

This was Jacob's favorite building of all of them. He thought the stone points were cool. This was actually the dining house. IMAGINE THAT! Jacob and food!!

The All Saints Chapel was absolutely beautiful and it reminded me and Jacob of The National Cathedral in Washington D. C.
AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS!!
Where we all should be thankful we get to go to and talk to our Heavenly Father.
What BIG DECISIONS Jacob and God have had to make!

This was taken in April at Kylah's party. We visited Sewanee right after this. It makes me smile when I look at it.
I guess the Lord knows what he's doin after all.

For those of you who dont know, Jacob has decided to take his academic scholarships from UT and attend there in the Fall. He made his decision a couple of weeks after getting back from Sewanee. He informed them and the other schools who were recruiting him. Some took it better than others. It was a different experience I can say that. Tim and I are just thankful he had the opportunity to decide and the choice of different schools.
GO VOLS!!!

End of the Year Activities

My Landon at his 7th Grade Awards Day!!

A/B Honor Roll Award

Physical Education Award

Language Arts Award for 2nd Highest Average in Class

WAY TO GO SMART BOY :))

Landon and Dalton at Field Day!

They "smoked" everybody in the basketball shootout!
BLUE RIBBON WINNERS!!!

Running the 100 yard relay! Whew!! It was hot this day!

3rd Place Team for 50Yard Relay and 100 Yard Relay!
L-R:: David, Landon, Ryan and Zach

My baby girls graduated from Kindergarten!! I can't believe it. They are sooo smart and funny. Jacob, Landon and I took them balloons and they thought they were "hot stuff."

CONGRATS BABY GIRLS!! WE LOVE YOU

EASTER PHOTOS

My Precious Family

Jacob and Kendal
The Chandler Clan always finds FUN ACTIVITES and every family function.
Here is the "friendly" game of Wiffel Ball we started after lunch. Almost everyone played and we had a great time!! This pic has L-R my cousin Jeremy(barely seen), his son Eric, my Jacob, McKenzie, Aunt Di taking pictures, Kendal and Brent up to bat. I was also on this team. You know I had to take a time out to take some pics:)) OUR TEAM WON :)))

OK!! Minnie Pearl! I mean, Aunt Diane
She made this Easter hat. I told her I wanted her picture to put on the blog. IT IS BLOG WORTHY!! Don't you agree??? :)))

Jaiden and Jennah hunting eggs @ Aunt Susan's

PICTURES TO SHARE!!!

WOW!! HOW I LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!

Ellie Grace and Steph

She reminds me so much of Steph when she was little.
Momma and Diane with their little brother :))

Mindy and Kaitlyn
KK had her face painted twice. She is such a doll baby!! Just like her Mommy :))

Aunt Susan holding Addie, Aunt Delphia, and Momma.
Aunt Delphia is my Papaw Hollis' baby sister.