A Day In The Life of The Tinsley's

Summer Time Fun !

2009-07-27T08:50:00.006-05:00

Our Cabin away from Home!

At Murrels Inlet

Relaxing at the Beach!

This summer we spent 10 day's in South Carolina it was a Blast! We went to Myrtle Beach for the week of 4th of July.While we were there we took a day trip to Charleston. The kids had never been to Charleston so they really enjoyed going. We had a wonderful and relaxing time on vacation it was hard to leave. When we got back I repacked and went back to my mother's to help her pack up her Home of 20yrs so she could move into a New home.I was there 2weeks and it was all work and no play.But it made me glad to get home.I only wish I had taken Pictures of all those boxes we packed it was unreal at how many we packed! Now, it is back to band practice and camp and getting ready to start the new school year next week. BOY, the Summer has gown so fast!

"ALL DRESSED UP"

2009-05-20T09:47:00.000-05:00

Sylvi and Jon dressed and ready for this years Band Banquet! It is a semi-formal to formal event. And it is something they look forward to every year. This year was Jon's first time going and he was so excited to get to dress up! They had a great time and Sylvi even won the musician award for the 10th grade! (This was voted on by all the band members) So she was excited as well. They looked so pretty and handsome that I had to take lots of pictures after all if any of you have teens you know it is not every day you can get a picture of them much less dressed up! my babes are growing up fast!

"SWEET 16"

2009-05-20T09:29:00.000-05:00

Sylvi turned 16 on Monday . It is so hard to believe it seems like yesterday we were celebrating her 1st birthday. Time really does fly bye in a moment. We had a family celebration on monday all thought as you can see even though school is only 4day left she had homework and test to study for.(Chemistry,and Algebra 2 what for no one!) I think the Birthday presents help to ease the pain. Of course Cake and Ice cream did not hurt!

"APPLE"

2009-05-15T08:49:00.000-05:00

Sylvi Took These Pictures Of Apple The Horse At My Mother's . The Horse Pasture Runs Up To Her Back Yard And Apple Will Come When You Call Her Up To The Fence. I Thought She Did A Great Job At Getting These Pictures.

Our Visit

2009-05-15T08:40:00.000-05:00

During Our Spring Break Visit To South Carolina We Were Able To Visit My Aunt Sybil And See Her Beautiful Home On The Lake.Above Are Picuture I was Able To Take Of Sylvi, And Jon With Their Great Aunt. And I Was Also Able To Get A Shot Of My Mother With Her Twin Sister.

THE THREE G'S

2009-05-12T13:55:00.002-05:00

Marley, Annabell, and Ashley sit and wait for a treat.(Well almost Ashley)

Marley is 4 months old and growing to quick ! She is already almost the size of Bell .

How about a smile for a treat!

INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

2009-05-07T20:36:00.002-05:00

Sylviann was inducted into The Senior National Honor Society this week this picture was taken after the ceremony I was not able to get Jon's picture but took it that morning at home. He also was inducted into the J.R.(see below).This is Sylviann's 4Th year in Honor society. Her first in Senior. I hope I will be able to take more pictures at awards day they are both receiving awards.

2009-05-07T20:35:00.001-05:00

Jon was inducted into the J.R. National Honor Society this week and this is a quick picture of him before we went to the ceremony! He will be getting the certificate at the awards day so I hope I will be able to get pictures of that at school.

Welcome Home Marley!

2009-04-04T21:08:00.003-05:00

Were to begin! This morning Sylvi and I set out to do some shopping in town and Saw that the humane society's and the Rescue groups were having their annual Adoptation day so we stopped to just look! Well, we ended up falling upon a litter of Golden Retrievers with the herding rescue and Sylvi having her love for animals and my weakness got one! And she is so cute! Sylvi named her 'Marley" and she is so far living up to the name.

"Mcwane Science Center"

2009-03-29T19:18:00.002-05:00

This year the State Envirobowl meet was held at the Mcwane Science Center in downtown Birmingham. So The whole family went even Jones and Jon took full advantage of the center while we were there and enjoyed every minute playing and learning science. Above in the picture Jon is in a submarine made from Micheal Angelo's designs there was a whole floor of exhibits just of his designs it was amazing . And worth the long day!

"State Envirobowl 2009"

2009-03-29T19:17:00.000-05:00

Thursday Sylviann and her Envirobowl team competed in the State meet. They won Third Place after competing against 14 schools from all over the State.Their team is the only all girls team and the first and second place teams were all boy's. It was along day
we left home at 5:30am for the two and a half hour drive to Birmingham to be there at 8am. They competed until 4pm and awards were given to the schools that placed 1st,2nd, and 3rd. We were very proud of the girls achivement! In the picture above is Sylviann,Chelsi,Elizabeth,and Darcy.

"SPRING HAS SPUNG"

2009-03-24T09:50:00.003-05:00

Finally, after along bout with winter weather signs of Spring are showing. It is turning warmer and everything is budding or starting to bloom blooming.

Snowing in the Pines!

2009-03-01T11:02:00.006-06:00

This Morning We awoke to Snow on the ground.So, I grabed the camera and took some pics. One good thing about Alabama Snow is it is usually melted by Noon time!

A Night At the Ringling Bros.!

2009-03-01T10:28:00.013-06:00

For Family Night We went to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. It was a wonderful Show and We all enjoyed it.
I was only able to get a quick shot of Jon in our seats and Jones in Line to go in to the Show. But Sylvi was not going to have her picture taken! She was not to happy about the Animals being used
in the Show ! But that is our family Activist. I was glad she did not see the protesters or She would have wanted to join in! Jon on the other hand really enjoyed the show and was really into the people
being shot out of the rockets. Even Jones enjoyed the Night!

Random 2008 Christmas pictures

2009-02-09T10:23:00.003-06:00

These are just random pictures from Christmas of the kids Christmas morning and of Me and Mother.

Jon's Birthday at the "Rain forest"

2009-02-09T10:11:00.005-06:00

These are pictures from Jon's 13th birthday in November.We took him and his friend Hunter to Nashville,TN to the Rainforest Cafe.

A Totally Environment Friendly Day!

2009-01-20T22:08:00.004-06:00

Sylviann and her Envirobowl Teammates( Jessica, Elizabeth, Chelsie ,and Darcy) at the Regional Meets. The Team placed 2nd and will be going to State for the championship. I'm so proud of them, they faced tough questioning and did a super job!

WHAT'S UP WITH US !

2009-01-12T08:23:00.003-06:00

It has been a while since I last posted anything. So, here is a little recap of what's been going on here. We spent Christmas here at home instead of going to our parents homes. Mother and Bill came and spent Christmas with Us. We had a really nice time visiting. Then for New Years the children went on a retreat with the church for 4days to Gatlinburg. While Jones and I stayed home. It was very quite here and We missed he kids. The kids have started back to school and both are in full swing with their after school activities. Jon has been doing Basketball since November and We are in the second rounds. So, Our Saturdays are full of games. Sylvi tried out last year for the "Envirobowl"Team and made it; so this year she was automatically on the team. They have been practicing since late November and have their regional meet this week. If they win like last year they will get to go to state in the spring to compete. So that is what is going on here . Hopefully soon I can get up some new pictures and if I can figure out my new "Flip" maybe I can put on a video.

"Christmas at our House"

2008-12-09T10:56:00.004-06:00

"Thanksgiving in South Carolina"

2008-12-07T00:54:00.002-06:00

This thanksgiving we went to SC to spend the Holiday with Jone's family. We also were able to attend the Clemson/Carolina game. It was a great game (Clemson won) except for the cold weather and rain! Sylviann and I went Black Friday shopping with Nonnie and Pop. We started at 12 midnight (Thanksgiving night) and shopped until 10 am the next morning . Needless, to say staying up 24 hours was not easy and probable will not be done next year! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our visit with family. It was nice to get to see everyone that we don't get to see but once a year. (The picture above is Jon and Sylviann at Clemson before the game)

" Crazy November"

2008-11-17T09:42:00.004-06:00

It has been so crazy the past 2 weeks at our home. The first week in November was fall break for the kids. They had the week off from school, and it was a full week, first with eye appointments for Jon and myself. Then on Tuesday ,the election which I think Jones is still having a hard time coming to grips with. That Thursday for Jon's 13th birthday we took him and a friend to Nashville to eat at the Rain Forest Cafe and Friday was football the school's team is in the play-offs so band is still a constant for the kids on Fridays. Then this past week I got sick with a respiratory virus and have been in the bed for 4 days. The kids only had a four day week of school last week because of veterans day. So, they are loving the month of November;.Because next week they only go to school 2 days and then they are out for Thanksgiving. Which means they have only attended school 11 days this month. Hopefully, the rest of the month will be not as heck-tic .

"THE SPITTING PUMPKIN"

2008-10-29T12:25:00.005-05:00

Each year Jones and the kids carve a pumpkin for Halloween. This is what they came up with is year!

"Trick-Or-Treat"

2008-10-10T09:25:00.005-05:00

Annabell ready for Halloween dressed in her Witches Hat!Jon has dressed Ashley in her Chicken Hat.

Ashley wearing her lobster Hat.

Thought I would post some pictures of the dogs dressed for Trick -or-Treat. They enjoy getting dressed for Halloween every year and I thought you might enjoy seeing them.

"What A Beautiful Day In The Country!'

2008-10-10T09:12:00.006-05:00

The sky was so clear and beautiful this morning! Thought, I would share.

This Barn is across the road from our house.

"Pears,Pears,and more Pears"

2008-09-22T09:32:00.007-05:00

Jars of sweet pickles,pears,salsa,and plum-peach jam.
Joey brought home these buckets Friday full of pears for us to can and put up. I had mentioned I would like some pears to have for cooking. Thinking a small grocery bag. Well ,I was quite surprised when he brought home such a large amount . So this weekend we spent time canning pears to put up in the pantry. This summer we have canned a few things so it will be nice to be able to eat fresh all year.

"HELLO IKE!"

2008-09-13T13:42:00.003-05:00

With Ike hitting Texas today and the threat of the damage to the nations oil refineries. Here in the gulf coast state of Alabama the Governor has declared a state of emergency over gas and price gouging. Yesterday , morning I filled my car up and paid 3.67 a gallon an hour later gas had gone up to 4.00 a gallon .Then by the time I picked up the kid from school gas stations were either out of gas or had limits on the amounts of gallons people could get. People were going crazy getting gas yesterday the kids said kids were living school early to go get gas and the lines at the pumps were crazy long . The stations that did have gas the price was anywhere from 4.50 a gallon to 5.35 a gallon and the crazy thing people where lined up paying that price.Today the stations without gas is unbelievable and when they are able to restock gas will continue to be over 4.00 a gallon . I never thought 3.67 a gallon looked so good.

Jon's First Night in Marching Band!

2008-09-13T13:04:00.003-05:00

These are pictures of Jon' s first football game playing with the High School Band . They are marching off the field after the game was over. I also took pictures of Sylvi that night put it was raining and the pictures did not come out . The hats they are wearing they have a big black ploom that goes on it but because of the rain they did not wear it. Maybe next time the weather and the pictures will be better.

"POLITICAL JUNK"

2008-08-28T12:51:00.002-05:00

OK, I can no longer sit quietly by and watch this junk infest my home and not say anything. And, I know some of you are thinking just turn off the TV, but it is on the radio, in the paper, on the computer, on billboards, and signs on streets. I can not take anymore of the lies, the pandering, the sidestepping, the under experience. I MEAN DO YOU RALLY THINK THAT MIDDLE AMERICAN MIDDLE CLASS IS THAT STUPID! And what's with the over the top Hollywood shows that need to be in Vegas come on what are you running for President or King of Spamalot. We are facing real issue in America and We need some one who can fix those issues. And I am afraid people are only looking at the historical aspect view of this race. Not the true issues at hand. And come on why don't people give Conda Lisa Rice her do's! After all she is the first African-American woman to be Secretary of State. Isn't there historical value in that! Well, I can only say that think goodness that to night is the last night of this junk on TV...That is until next weeks coverage of the other side...

"CLEMSON" FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS ......

2008-08-25T00:43:00.010-05:00

As you all know my husband is a die hard Clemson fan. So I thought that since the first game of the season is this Saturday and they play of all teams "Alabama". I would post some photos He took from a Clemson game He attended last fall. So Joey this is for you and all the other Tiger fans out there ! "GO TIGERS" "BEAT THE TIDE"

"Jon at Clemson "

"The Running of the Hill"

"Pictures from 50th Wedding Anniversary "

2008-08-23T00:07:00.004-05:00

Joey's parents Neal and Pat 's 50th Wedding Anniversary ..

"PICTURE OF ME AND JOEY"

2008-08-23T00:00:00.003-05:00

ME AND HUBBY .... After A Day Of Site Seeing in 100 degree heat ..

More Aquarium picutres

2008-08-22T23:49:00.004-05:00

These are more pictures.....

Aquaruim Animals

2008-08-22T23:42:00.003-05:00

" Sea turtle"

These were somethings the Aquarium had to see other than fish... this is a butterfly I don't know the exact name ..

Lookin at Life Through a Fish bowl

2008-08-22T23:13:00.002-05:00

Jon in the fish bowl at the aquarium.

TN Aquarium

2008-08-22T23:06:00.002-05:00

This July We took the kids and the Grand parents to the T.N. aquarium in Chattanooga.

END OF SUMMER

2008-08-08T07:42:00.003-05:00

Man, were have the last two weeks gone. It has been so crazy busy here. Finally, the In-laws 50th Anniversary party is over and done with.That was like an insane 4 day trip. While we were there Kevin(Jone's brother in-law) had to have some type of out-patient angioplasties done on his heart; due to problems he has been having from his double lung transplant. He is doing well and was able to to attended the party it was just all a very hectic time. We got home just in time to attended open house for Jon's school. And do all the Back to School shopping that had to be done this week before the first day of school which is TODAY. That's right to day is the first day of school here and JON was so nervous about starting high school (so was mom).Sylvi's in 10th grade this year (this will be her 4 year at this school ); High School here is 7th thru 12th grade. Sylvi also got her driving permit this week so watch out on the highway...Have been trying to keep my composer all week and not brake down my baby's are growning up and on top of everything else I received a visit from a little something called menopause." Damn, Just Got to love live!"

Random Pictures

2008-07-21T13:38:00.006-05:00

Jones and Jon before a game of golf

Horse outside of P.F. Changs

Jon fishing at the river

Sylvi at a Band Competition

Just some random pictures of us in Alabama. When I can get new pictures downloaded I will post as soon as I can.

WHAT A JULY

2008-07-10T22:40:00.003-05:00

Well, it has been a busy July for us so far. Last week We had relatives visiting for Fourth of July and we all went to Chattanooga,TN . We had the usual cookout and We all went to see the big fireworks display. I took lots of pictures and hope to have some up very soon. I've also been working on my in-laws 5oth wedding anniversary party with my sister- in- law. This has been quite interesting because we live so far away from each other , And it has been all done on the phone. But to day I finally sent out all of the invitations(all 89 of them)And I am so glad to be finally finished with that. Now if I can just find a 50th anniversary topper any ideas?

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY BLOG

2008-06-29T23:42:00.002-05:00

Well, finally a place for us to keep all our family and friends informed and up to date on everything going on . And for us to share a little about Alabama and what we have seen and learned during some of our travels.......

SYLVI'S TRIP TO WASHINGTON

2008-06-29T23:20:00.008-05:00

Stained glass at the cathedrel Washington Monument at night

This a picture of the rotunda at the capital.

Washington Monument at sunset......

Here are some pictures Sylvi took during her Washington, Dc trip she took with the band.

They got to play at the World War II Memorial..