The Thompson Family: 08/2010

Thatcher's Story

I didn't want this to get lost in my list of posts, so I am creating a place so that everyone can easily access this link. Please read this touching story about baby Thatcher, our friends son who was born with a rare liver disease and is in need of a liver transplant. Jessie has worked closely with Brad for over 4 years and I became friends with her while working at WSA until I left last spring. Thatcher was born a month before Braden and this story really hits home for me. When I look at Braden I think about how incredibly lucky I am. This could just as easily be our him going through this. Jessie will most likely be the living donor for Thatcher and they are in need of our prayers! I promise you will be touched by reading this story. Thanks!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Braden's "sprinkle"

This past weekend my friends Beth and Rell were so sweet to host a "sprinkle" for Braden. It was a circus theme and I just loved the idea of using that for a shower. It was so fun! Brad was playing in a golf tournament so I had to take Connor and I'm so glad that I did. He had such a great time there! He actually got two gifts from his Grannie and An Am and he played with those the whole time. We got so many great things for Braden and I am very thankful for the family and friends who came to celebrate with us!

Homestead Manor Plantation

I have been telling Mom about this historical house just down the road from my house that has opened up a tea room/gift shop/restaurant. They serve high tea (like my Mom's tea room that she had), serve lunch and dinner and have a gift shop. The house is pretty large so they have lots of dining rooms, but you have to make reservations because they fill up fast. It is such a pretty place and has a lot of history as well. The house was built in the early 1800's and was involved in the Battle of Thompson's Station in the Civil War. The confederate flag bearer was shot down and the lady that owned the house was watching from the cellar and ran out to carry the flag. The house also served as a hospital for all of the wounded soldiers. The grounds are being preserved as a battlefield and the house is on the historical registry. I love history and reading about all of the civil war homes nearby. The food was great and Connor was such a good boy! We had a great time and I cant wait to go back and try dinner!

Summer sleepovers!

Connor has had a couple of sleepovers this summer with his friend Nico and one with his neighbor Will. The first one was quite an experience for me...LOL! I have always said that my son could go and go and go like the Energizer bunny without ever running down. Now I know it is true. Will came to me ready for bed at 9, got in bed and was wanting to go to sleep and Connor was still going strong. I was shocked! I didnt know there were actually children out there who asked to go to bed!!!!! So, when Nico came over to spend the night, I decided to blow up the air mattress across the house in the bonus room, leave the TV on and let them have at it. At 11:30 they were still going strong! When I got up at 2 am they were passed out on the air mattress but Im not sure when they actually went to bed. The next day they played hard and I could tell Nico was so exhausted. But not my son. Nico went home and Ms. Betty sent me pics of his conked out on the floor...LOL! Connor played strong until 9:00, when I made him go to bed. He completely amazes me! Here are a couple of pictures of Connor and his best buddy Nico. Sweet boys!