Happy Halloween.....

.........from a Skater Zombie

and an adorable little Ladybug!

Hope everyone has a fun (and safe) night!!!!

Way Back When-esday!

Late today!! This is Drew, Halloween 2005, dressed as a policeman. Kinda reminds you of a miniature Barney Fife, doesn't he???

Cutie Patootie!

Of course, I am partial but isn't she just the cutest thing??? I snapped these pics yesterday while working in the nursery at church because this outfit just made me happy. This is one of the outfits that Jackie bought her for MY birthday from none other than my favorite store....Gymboree. She has the funniest little personality too. When she saw Keith on Friday after he was gone for 4 days, she lit up and just hugged and kissed him 4 or 5 times. It was precious.

She almost has 2 teeth.
Gives kisses (very slobbery ones I might add).
Rolls EVERYWHERE!

Sits up by herself! Loves to eat (hmmmm.......no idea where she gets this)
Is extremely nosey....another trait that I have no earthly idea where it came from!
Waves bye-bye!

Oh, and this is what the girl does when she is not being held!!!

Way Back When-esday!

This picture makes me laugh. This is my friends Tiffany and Amy.......oh, and of course my friend Ronald. This was taken in 2002. I have NO IDEA WHATSOEVER why I took a picture of my ADULT friends with Ronald McDonald. I probably made them do it in the name of scrapbooking.

One Click A Day.........

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Pick of The Patch!!

Brrrr! That was the word of the day for yesterday! I think it was the coldest trip I ever remember to Burt's. We had fun though! We all met for breakfast and then headed up to the mountains. Keith, Taylor and all of the kids rode the hayride while the rest of us waited inside the little store, trying to stay warm. What a fun winter fall day!!
What a difference a year makes. This time last year, we couldn't make our annual trip to Burt's Farm because I was on bed rest. Look what we have this year to show for all of those days flat on my back in bed!!!

Light at the end of the tunnel!

Well, I know you guys have been waiting on pins and needles all week to hear my good news (humor me, here). KEITH HAS A NEW JOB!!!! Yippee! This means we might not starve to death after all (I do look like I am starving, don't I???). A little background for those who don't know....we have always owned our own business and have been fairly comfortable. When the economy and housing market hit rock bottom, it took us with it. He tried to hang in there but started looking for other work. He found a VERY low paying job just to keep busy and bring in something. We weren't even eligiable for unemployment. He still did jobs when they came in (3 jobs in 3 months) but we were constantly looking and praying for something else. Our prayers were finally answered and he was hired at a great company this week. He starts work on Monday!!! We are so happy!

I will leave you with just the sweetest picture ever. I snapped this yesterday while they were napping. We are off to Burt's Farm tomorrow for a fun fall day with my family! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Way Back When-esday!

This is in honor of one of my newest blog readers (hey, Debi). My friend Debi who lives in Ohio FINALLY got internet in her house and has started reading my blog. This pic is circa 1991. This is Shannon and Debi's daughter, Jennifer. This is right around the time that Barney made his debut and Shannon LOVED him. We had to have everything Barney. You probably can't tell but she has on a Barney shirt, Barney shoes and a Barney hair bow (yes, she wore them too like Addi does now). I had heard that Barney was going to be at this drugstore on Powder Springs Rd. so of course, I took the girls to see him. Barney looks kinda scary, doesn't he??

I'll leave you with a little Barney song we had to sing to Shannon every time she got into the bathtub.

"Shannon's gettin' in the water, Shannon's gettin' in the water, Shannon's gettin' in the water but she didn't get wet YET!!!" (you had to kind of yell the word YET!!)

I am Warm Apple Cider!!

You Are Warm Apple Cider

You love to feel warm and full. You love all the small comforts that come with fall. Unlike most people, you are as active in fall as you are in the summer. You just make sure and keep warm. For you, fall is the perfect time of year to visit cafes or go for long walks. The season makes you feel energized. You love the bustle of everyone being back from the summer vacation and back to work. WHAT AUTUMN SMELL ARE YOU?

Beautiful!

This is a total brag post. But since I am bragging about my niece, Taylor and not my own kids....I think it's allowed. Anyway, this is Taylor and her "friend" Hunter on Saturday night before the Harrison HS Homecoming Dance. Isn't she beautiful??? And her dress......just darling!!! Hope you had fun, TayTay! The whole gang!

Way Back When-esday!

In honor of Toy Story 1 & 2 now showing at the theaters (and the fact that they are my very favorite Disney movies), I decided to post a picture from November 2001 of us taking Drew to see Toy Story On Ice. I we loved every minute of it. We had no idea when we purchased the tickets but we eneded up being on the very front row. The characters actually came up and shook my Drew's hand several times. I can't wait until next summer when Toy Story 3 comes out!

While you were away....

Well, ok it was me that was away! We had an extremely busy weekend. Here's what we have been up to:

TURNING 7 MONTHS OLD!

WISHING TODD A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

WINNING THE BIGGEST FISH CONTEST IN THE MEN'S FISHING TOURNAMENT AT OUR CHURCH!

WEARING CRAZY HAIR TO AWANA'S

PIGGING OUT AT THE BLUE WILLOW INN WITH A GROUP OF LADIES FROM CHURCH!ATTENDING THE PB RITCH FALL FESTIVAL!

So, what have you been up to??