Sunday, August 17, 2008

Erin turned one year old - August 16


Today my baby turned 1 year old!! She is growing up so fast. She has two teeth and loves to talk!

One year ago, when Erin came into our lives, I wondered why God had chosen to send us this third special little person. I already had my hands full with two 'babies' and I wasn't really sure that I could handle another. Through the year, this precious gift from God has given me a reason to smile every day! Some days I was smiling through my tears, but I was smiling anyway. So if for no other reason, (and I'm sure there are other reasons) God sent her to me to be a special bit sunshine in my life.

I feel honored that God has entrusted three wonderful children to my care. Raising them is definitely my life's biggest challenge! I guess HE thinks that I can do it, because otherwise He wouldn't have given them to me.


Upside down birthday cake!




This 'jitterbug' gift was Erin's favorite. (hit it and it vibrates) It shakes so hard that it must tickle her when she holds it. Was really cute to watch her chase it on the floor!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Summer odds & ends . . .

Erin & Papa Stinebrickner eating watermellon.


Erin - always so happy!!!



Kaylee & Erin



Matthew - outside with a tube of toothpaste - doing who knows what!!!!!

Julie's baby shower . . .

So glad to have you guys home for a visit - Julie & Will !!!! Congrats on the little person that will soon 'destroy' your peaceful and organized lives. I was honored to help you celebrate by giving you this baby shower in my home.





Tuesday, August 12, 2008

School begins . . .

Today, Kaylee started school (K-4). She was so excited!!!! We had been counting down the days since the end of July (with a paper chain). Today was finally the big day. I think that 'mommy' enjoyed the day as much as Kaylee did. My Kaylee girl can talk constantly all day - so the morning without her was rather quiet :-) . Here's a few pictures of the day.







Kaylee & Ethan M. - classmates and friends!!!







Kaylee had a great time!! She is excited to go back again on Thursday. Thank you - Ms. Paula for making school such a great place!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Vacation to Gatlinburg . . .

Just a few days of fun and relaxation in Gatlinburg, TN. We went with friends Wes & Joy and family. We all had a great time!!! Thanks Wes & Joy for inviting us along!!!

Waiting for breakfast at Cracker Barrel.

Fun in the water!!

Havin' trouble keeping his pants up!!

Time to relax!

FRIENDS!!!


Ridin' in the bee!

More rides!

Happy 4th Birthday to Kaylee. . .

Happy birthday to my little girl - Kaylee!! Can't believe she already four years old. On her birthday morning she told me that she didn't want to grow up because being a grown up was boring.


The unbrella and sun glasses were the hit of the day!!!!!



We had a pool party with her friends at Grandma Stinebrickner's house.




And now the traditional years in review -----


Kaylee - 2 mos old


Kaylee - 5 mos old


Kaylee - 1st birthday


Kaylee - 2 1/2 years old


Kaylee - almost three

New deck being built . . .

Thanks to President GW Bush and his tax stimulus rebate, we are finally getting our back deck built.



It is a work in progress. We'll post more pics when its completed.