No more braces

Yea....Stefan finally got his braces off...after 3 years. He smiles alot more now. And believe it or not, he actually got his hair cut the other day. I'll have to put pictures up with his hair cut later.

There are more pics of him on my business blog...go and check them out...its even OK for you to look at other pictures there and leave comments...unheard of I know!

The Country

Greg, the girls and I went to the country this past weekend. As always, it was non stop corralling of the girls, but hey...at least they have fun.

Here are a few shots :)

The Country

Dallas

A few more....

Reunion Tower

Snake bite!

A few weeks ago....Mother's day weekend to be exact, our dog Dawsy:

Was bit on the muzzle by a snake. We really didn't think she would make it. For about 3 or 4 hours she didn't move at all and her face was very swollen. Fortunately, she is all right now.

Here is the snake....I still haven't been able to accurately identify what kind it is.

So if you have any ideas...let me know please.

Scarborough Faire

Here are a few more from the Dallas trip. These were at Scarborough Faire:

Scarborough Faire April 2007

Hey....smoking kills

Before you ask, I did not do this to this poor bird. I found it this way so I took a picture.

Dallas

We went to Dallas at the end of April..just me , Greg, and Stefan....here are a few of the pictures....Stefan obviously had fun. I'll post more in a few days. I know that I am playing catch up, but I really didn't think anyone read this thing anymore. Thanks for asking Candy.

Dallas / Scarborough Faire

Richard update

He's over 15 pounds now....

Norton and all that mess

As most of you know, I try my best to avoid Norton Art Gallery at this time of year. However, I braved it a few weeks ago to check out the status of the azaleas. My precious little daughters were all for an impromptu chance to get pictures made of themselves....just for fun pics. Talk about an exercise in patience....

OK girls, look at Mommy:

Do you think that you could try to look happy about it?

Ummm...maybe not so fake Emma?

OK...we can move the gate....what are you guys looking at...

Sarah....please smile pretty...

Don't move Emma...don't smile, don't say anything, don't move...

Finally....this is it girls....no more after this...

They took off, pinwheels in hand, chasing a butterfly after this. Then I had to come close to beating Sarah in front of a security guard because she ran into the street. When I grabbed hold of her arm, she threw her pinwheel at me and let everyone know at the top of her lungs that she did not like me anymore. Ahhh...the joys of parenthood.

Been awhile

It's been awhile since I last posted here. Life has just been busy. I sit here typing with a box of Kleenex in front of me. Allergies have definitely been bad this year.

Richard

This is my brand new nephew...named after my Dad.

Richard

8 pounds 13 ounces

Hopefully we'll actually get to see him this Spring.

2 Funerals and no weddings

Today I was reminded of that movie "Four Weddings & a Funeral"....only there were no weddings and 2 funerals. It's always sad to go to a funeral, but two in one day. I could really sympathize with Michelle over the loss of her dad, because we are at the same age and roughly the same place in our lives. It's a hard thing to lose a parent no matter how old you are....I just wanted to be there for her. Pray for her as she deals with the loss. They only had graveside rites for her father, but it was a nice service. It brought back alot of memories of Dad. Anyway, that was at 10:00 today.

I had to check Stefan and Brent out of school for 1:00pm services for Robert's dad. As hard as it is to lose your parent as an adult, I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to lose your parent as a teenager. Everyone pray for Robert as he goes through these days and months ahead. It's a hard thing when the father figure is gone.

Robert's father was captain in the Bossier City Police Department, so they had a full police burial. They had the coolest thing at the cemetery. I know I have never seen this before. Two fire trucks with their ladders extended and a huge flag hanging between them. Take a look.

Stefan is 15!!!

I know this is a little late, but Stefan had a birthday on the 15th! I know...15 on the 15th. Stefan was convinced that he should get an extra gift because of that. I told him his special gift was getting school off for his birthday (it fell on MLK day...no school - yea!). Anyway, I think he had a great birthday. Between grandmothers, aunts, and uncles he came into a bit of money... it won't last him two weeks. Thanks to Greg and I, his favorite gift was something that he never expected to get....something that we always said we wouldn't buy...a cell phone!

( Stefan and his favorite gift)

I think he has thanked me everyday since his birthday for that gift. I know that I have always said we wouldn't buy one for him, but we relented. This is actually a test in responsibility for Stefan....also, we get tired of him using his friend's cell phones when he is out. Since Stefan hit high school, we rarely see him - he is quite the social butterfly. At least now, he can call and let us know what time he will be home, if he needs a ride, if he has been in an accident....etc. We haven't completely lost our minds though...can you say Trac Fone - pay by the minute! That's right, Stefan boy has 90 minutes to call his very own starting out. When they are gone, he will be purchasing his next set. All I have to say is hang on to that birthday money son...you'll be needing it!

(Little Stefan)

My son died last night

OK....I know that got your attention....it's true, Stefan died last night. And it was very weird to watch. Stefan is performing in Last Chance up at our church and he has the joy of playing Allan...a kid that shoots a couple of friends and then commits suicide. I was very proud of him and my other "son" Brent. They both did a great job. It was just weird....I knew what his role was, but it was still creepy to watch him act like he shot someone, committed suicide and went to hell.

On a lighter side....mom is playing Grandma in the drama. She doesn't speak, she just comes out and hugs family members as they enter Heaven. It gives me joy to call her Grandma this week....she hates that name! He! He! I think I shall teach the girls to call her Grandma too!!!!

Sun kissed babies

Happy New Year

Stefan & Sarah love fireworks!!!

Emma was hiding inside....

Just another day

Not alot going on...just another day. I'll try to post some Christmas pictures in a few days.

Christmas wishes

Hope each and every one of you has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Water aerobics

Did I ever mention that bathtime is water aerobics time at our house. You would think that the tub is a place for aquatic sports. As you can see....Sarah is trying out her future Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue look.

Another day

Another new background. I am usually a creature of habit....except when it comes to art. So, sorry, but, I must subject all of you to different backgrounds. Think of it as your personal slideshow....sort of.