Happy Halloween 2007

The first pic is the whole motley crew!!! Two Hannah Montanas
The second pic of course is Harry and his friend Ron. Pretty cute.
The third pic is Claire's second costume(who knows what it is/ it came out of the dress up box) and Super Girl.
The fourth pic is Bella the black cat.
The fifth pic is the motley crew again. ( and a Mavs cheerleader)

Happy October

This is one of the best pics I have been able to get of Claire. She is so hard to catch and make smile all at the same time.

The next one is where you could find Claire during the Trunk-or-Treat at church. We found random pieces of candy with bite marks in them.

This is the orginal costume I had for Claire. I made it for Hannah 9 years ago. As I was stuffing it on her head, Jimmy said, " I recall another little girl you did this to 9 years ago." So then I felt bad and let her run around in her regular clothes. Can you tell shes the third child?

This last one is my treat for all the kids at Nana's house on Halloween night. I thought they turned out kind of cute.

Miss you everyday

October 30,2005 is that sad day that my Grandpa Freddie slipped away. I want to celebrate him. He was a great man. Tons of integrity, patience, stubborness, forgiveness, gentleness, and a very simple man. Grandpa didn't care for the frilly things in life. He always saw the good in everyone. He treated Grandma with love, kindness, and patience. He would have given his shirt off his back to anyone in need. I always wanted to marry him because I knew he would not break my heart. (like all the others did). He just represented qualities that we all would like to have or be told we had them after we've gone. I sure miss him and his voice when I called. He used to say I always can tell when my Nickie calls by her laugh. I love you and miss you grandpa

What a weekend!!!

Stephanie and I went to see Maroon 5 Sat. night. Oh my gosh was it good. Our seats were 8 rows from the front and right in front of one of the side stages. I haven't been to a concert in soooooo long I didn't know how to act. I felt young again. (since those of you that know how the age thing is with me) this was great thearpy!!! I also enjoyed getting out of the house and without kids. Dinner-fun
Maroon5- Huge fun
spending the evening with Stephanie- PRICELESS Thanks Stephanie for everything.

Humble has a whole new meaning.

I got this in an e-mail again. I saw it several months ago and it made me have goose bumps and tears in my eyes. Someone so simple and humble had so much hidden. All because of afraid of failing. No confidence. I could relate. He stepped out of his comfort zone and look what happened. He wowed people all over the world. I think this man is amazing. Enjoy!!

Quote I found

" I embrace my mistakes or (learning expierences). They put me in the right direction."

I have really been hard on myself lately about everything. I don't know why. So when I found this quote I loved it. I will embrace what I am given and if I make a mistake I will learn from it and hopefully it will put me in the right direction. I feel like there is always so much for me to learn, but deep inside there is this "thing" that says you can't. Why I listen to it I don't know. So I am working on realizing when I make a mistake just make it right and move on and quit listening to the "thing". Hopefully the day will come and I WILL know that I can do it with great assurance. I'm sure this makes no sense but it did help to get it off my chest.

Girls Night Out

My mom invited Hannah and I to go to The Childrens Theater in Dallas. One of the teachers at her school was taking her students and invited us to go. It was so cute and we had a lot of fun. Dinner and a play, who could beat that. (especially since mom Nicole hasn't done anything for herself in a looooooong time)

A whole new world opens up for Porter.

Porter has started to read books he has made in kindergarten. I love to see the excitement in his eyes as he spells things around him and reads words in books that go with pictures hes colored. He reads to me once a week and we read together every night. I love this age. The world becomes more facinating to him (through words, letters, and sounds)

Love those cute sayings

The other day we were in Jo-ANN s store and we were looking at all the Halloween stuff. We were by the scary masks and Porter was really checking them out. So as we are walking away he says, "Mom, I've always wondered what Satan looked like and now I know." I replied, "Yes, Porter, Ugly and scary."

Gotta love that boy!!!

Nanny's garden

I caught Claire sitting on the bench in Nana's garden and thought she looked so cute with the little statue. I think she found a new friend.

Work equals $$$

For the past several grass cutting seasons Hannah has either mowed Nana and Papa's lawn or edged it. No matter what she gets paid $20.00 for her hard work. She is very eager to make $20.00. Money and Hannah go together. How she turned out this way I don't know. She was born into the wrong family. She does pay her tithing first and saves a little in the bank. She loves to spend it almost as quickly as she gets it. I will tell you this its not only on herself. Tonight she bought Porter something and all of us Frostys at Wendys. So sometimes we score for her hard work. I think it teaches her money doesn't grow on trees and to appreciate it because it may not always be there. So I think the smiles says it all.

The one who never gets talked about..

I was reading in my Creating Keepsakes magazine this morning and I found something that really hit me. It was an article on scrapbooking those that are left out of pictures, such as your husband or yourself ect. Well, in our family guess who that is?? Our dad Jimmy. He is always at work, school (by the way he is in the doctorate program now, and I don't seem to get very many pics of him. He IS such a big part of our life and how could I let our life go without letting my children know or their children know how wonderful dad, husband, son, brother, uncle ect.. he is. So here's to my husband and Hannah, Porter and Claire's dad. We love you and all that you do for us.

This is my daytime buddy now.

I am having so much fun spending the day with Claire. We take the kids to school and go back home. We then eat cheerios and watch "um babies" as Claire calls it. Then we play on the floor and look at books for a while. I love watching all the changes she makes. She now says "I Yuv You" or "I Wuv hoo". She can say "Tan Tu" and "Peas". She does this hopping thing and turning in circles that is so cute. I am just enjoying every moment. She is my last child and I don't want it to go away. So I guess my way of handling it is is to be apart of her as much as I can. I am so grateful that I can stay home part time and be so close to her.

Cute Pictures

Guess what we make out of our fast food????

Aren't we cute for school pictures.

Claire's love for books.

Another season of T-ball has just begun

We had our first game Saturday. According to Porter "the reporter" we tied the first and won the second. Who knows?? I know they had fun. It was so stinkin hot, we were all burnt!! We had to be there 1 hour before a double header for pictures. It was fun and I think hes pretty cute.

Some things just shouldn't happen

I went to do a haircut today and I rang her door bell and walked in. She loves antiques and I love the way she decorates her house so I noticed all the cards all over her front entry table. She proceeded to tell me she had something to tell me and walked towards the kitchen. I could tell she was crying and she turned around and said our son Russell died on September 1st. I could not believe it. Parents are not supposed to out live their children. I didn't know their son,although I did meet him once. Very nice person. It was just so sad to see her cry at 70 years old and her husband to just look lost. I can't imagine the pain they are going through. It really didn't hit me until I was driving home and realized he was my older brothers age.
I stayed for a little while and visited. I think Claire brought them some smiles that were much needed around there. (even though she broke one of her tea cups- I was about to flip and she looked at me and told me after all that has happened a tea cup meant nothing and not to worry about it) Shirley has brought me much needed I love yous in my life and hugs when I see her that I hope I brought her some joy with Claire and I said some words of hope and peace at such a hard time in her life.

Someone elses stuff becomes our treasure!

thank you Aunt Stephanie for the bedroom treasures. as you can see she loves them. goodby ladybugs/ littlegirl. you are too sweet to share and make her day. We love you and appreciate all you do.

Out of tragedy comes strength

I can't believe that 9/11 happened so long ago. It seems so close to my heart. I did stop several times today and think of the people who died and the families they left behind. I can remember the day it happened so clearly. I say out of tragedy comes strength because I and I'm sure along with many others became a stronger person that day. Stronger feelings for our country, stronger as a whole ( united), stronger for those who lost loved ones and stronger inside. I don't know if it makes any sense but, I have became changed in a small way because of this incident - for the better of course.

Fossil Rim Trip

We went to Fossil Rim for a late birthday for Porter. We got to drive through the park and feed the animals. We also fed some by hand. It was so fun to see all the animals up so close. The kids would scream and laugh when the more agressive animals would stick their slobbery mouth in the window. It was very hot. We stopped half way and had a picnic. I can't believe I've lived here for 17 years and have never gone to this incredible place.

Lunch with Porter

This is Porter at lunch and the other picture is Porter looking at Libby. That day he liked her and today not so much he said.