tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33230156080908869632024-03-12T21:28:04.539-05:00Alex and EvanThis blog is dedicated to my two miracles, Alex Brian and Evan Robert. Hopefully you will enjoy reading about the funny things they do and watching them grow! What a blessing little boys are.Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-37972634292082868392009-10-22T22:39:00.005-05:002009-10-22T23:41:11.110-05:00The addition of 'Shark Tooth'So, those of you who follow our blog know that we had to have our White German Shepherd, Deacon, put down in March. Shortly after, Gary and Alex started talking about getting another German Shepherd. We originally were thinking we would do this around Christmas or Alex's birthday, seeing that we are extremely busy with Alex and Evan (who just turned 10 months old). My only request on the new dog was that it be a female. I am already vastly outnumbered in this household.<br /><br />Well, Gary found an ad back in August for German Shepherd puppies in Abilene at Dyess that would be ready in October. So, we went (just to look...yeah right) and saw them when they were only two weeks old and picked out the next member of our family. We picked up our new pup, Gemma, on October 9th. We all had a great time going to Petsmart and choosing the perfect toys, bed, collar, leash, food bowls, ect.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo01chx_I/AAAAAAAAAWA/5NKvttDOpog/s1600-h/Puppy+%231+%28camo+collar%29.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo01chx_I/AAAAAAAAAWA/5NKvttDOpog/s200/Puppy+%231+%28camo+collar%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395638716731607026" border="0" /></a><br />Gemma @ 2 weeks old<br /><br />So were we cRaZy to get a new puppy when we already have a baby in the household and are extremely sleep deprived...yes! But we wouldn't trade her for anything. Besides, there would never be the perfect or right time anyway. Might as well jump in head first! The only problem with Miss Gemma is that she LOVES to bite. And, I mean, LOVES to bite everything. Not in a mean way, but she is only a pup! Alex and I have nicknamed her "shark tooth," since her teeth feel like little razors. So, now I will also be keeping you updated on our baby girl! Enjoy :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo0P317rI/AAAAAAAAAVw/SVosPmlhRJ4/s1600-h/Gemma+and+Alex.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo0P317rI/AAAAAAAAAVw/SVosPmlhRJ4/s200/Gemma+and+Alex.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395638706645626546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo0QdxwyI/AAAAAAAAAV4/6eGUkydXNJg/s1600-h/group.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo0QdxwyI/AAAAAAAAAV4/6eGUkydXNJg/s200/group.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395638706804736802" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo1EhWJqI/AAAAAAAAAWI/rjJf3BLhhpk/s1600-h/IMG_5358.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo1EhWJqI/AAAAAAAAAWI/rjJf3BLhhpk/s200/IMG_5358.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395638720778348194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo1VUrPzI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/zs8encbv-zo/s1600-h/IMG_5370.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SuEo1VUrPzI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/zs8encbv-zo/s200/IMG_5370.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395638725288607538" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-57058034794707316672009-09-19T18:58:00.005-05:002009-09-19T22:49:29.222-05:00Back to School, Fair Night, Soccer, & 9 Months Old!Well, we have survived the first four weeks of school! Alex seems to really enjoy it, especially recess and PE :) He asked after the first week if I could just drop him off around recess time!<br /><br />Evan is doing great at the babysitter's. He seems to enjoy the other kids, but I am pretty sure his favorite part of the day is lunch time. Ms. Jane home cooks for the kids every day, so he puts away the groceries!<br /><br />Below are a few pics from Alex's first day of Kindergarten and Evan's first day at Ms. Jane's house.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSF92UPXI/AAAAAAAAAUw/9E83pmpRi5I/s1600-h/A+Kindergarten.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSF92UPXI/AAAAAAAAAUw/9E83pmpRi5I/s200/A+Kindergarten.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383369560790678898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSGNf1FcI/AAAAAAAAAU4/bIkIXNYitGg/s1600-h/Alex%27s+room.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSGNf1FcI/AAAAAAAAAU4/bIkIXNYitGg/s200/Alex%27s+room.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383369564991329730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSGZ0h-NI/AAAAAAAAAVA/Jg3jUE5iQy4/s1600-h/Alex+desk+2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSGZ0h-NI/AAAAAAAAAVA/Jg3jUE5iQy4/s200/Alex+desk+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383369568299382994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSHFh7dVI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/yNw2l2e2twM/s1600-h/moring+of+first+day+at+Janes+%28August+20%29.2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSHFh7dVI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/yNw2l2e2twM/s200/moring+of+first+day+at+Janes+%28August+20%29.2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383369580032521554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSG4MAdEI/AAAAAAAAAVI/QAQRgQJ6Q-4/s1600-h/moring+of+first+day+at+Janes+%28August+20%29.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWSG4MAdEI/AAAAAAAAAVI/QAQRgQJ6Q-4/s200/moring+of+first+day+at+Janes+%28August+20%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383369576450913346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We finally made it to the West Texas Fair & Rodeo on Thursday night. We went with the Klatts and the Cogburns. The kids had a great time. Alex enjoyed all of the rides, and Evan took in all the sights.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzgtBE0VI/AAAAAAAAAUg/1u6m08HA3Sc/s1600-h/group.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzgtBE0VI/AAAAAAAAAUg/1u6m08HA3Sc/s200/group.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383335935268409682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzgQoAgXI/AAAAAAAAAUY/kKpJw08lTbI/s1600-h/K,A,C.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzgQoAgXI/AAAAAAAAAUY/kKpJw08lTbI/s200/K,A,C.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383335927647076722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzfoewFDI/AAAAAAAAAUI/xUW9_axsxMM/s1600-h/Family.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzfoewFDI/AAAAAAAAAUI/xUW9_axsxMM/s200/Family.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383335916870833202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzf2pROpI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/D6oI9kQfk88/s1600-h/A+Sword.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzf2pROpI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/D6oI9kQfk88/s200/A+Sword.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383335920673045138" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex is playing soccer for the second year. What a difference a year has made. He actually is attempting to get in the mob and kick the ball this year! His team is the Blue Pythons, and several of his good buddies are on the team with him. He is #4.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWWDqq2zjI/AAAAAAAAAVo/MzNpY_hYf48/s1600-h/IMG_5160.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWWDqq2zjI/AAAAAAAAAVo/MzNpY_hYf48/s200/IMG_5160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383373919329111602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWWCpNj8AI/AAAAAAAAAVY/Y2VZD2T9eu0/s1600-h/IMG_5166.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWWCpNj8AI/AAAAAAAAAVY/Y2VZD2T9eu0/s200/IMG_5166.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383373901757935618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWWDOjd0uI/AAAAAAAAAVg/S5g0kbT6-pY/s1600-h/IMG_5161.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrWWDOjd0uI/AAAAAAAAAVg/S5g0kbT6-pY/s200/IMG_5161.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383373911781921506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Evan turned 9 months old yesterday. He actually stood up unassisted this past week for the first time. He is such a smiley, happy baby. What a joy he is to our entire family!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzhEFx-NI/AAAAAAAAAUo/nxanjMVvBTM/s1600-h/Evan+at+9+months.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SrVzhEFx-NI/AAAAAAAAAUo/nxanjMVvBTM/s200/Evan+at+9+months.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383335941462161618" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-40286616884717297532009-08-18T21:53:00.005-05:002009-08-18T22:20:06.317-05:00Gary's birthday, Evan's haircut, & 8 months old!We celebrated Gary's birthday on Friday, August 14th. We had a great time in Amarillo with all of the family! We were especially excited to introduce Evan to my cousin, Matt, and to meet his sweet girlfriend, Ashley (Ash-a-lee according to Alex).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sottnx2j6qI/AAAAAAAAATI/mfc0c0eD_Gw/s1600-h/IMG_4995.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sottnx2j6qI/AAAAAAAAATI/mfc0c0eD_Gw/s200/IMG_4995.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371507510733957794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sottpvmhb0I/AAAAAAAAATo/bhsWjosXCvg/s1600-h/IMG_5005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sottpvmhb0I/AAAAAAAAATo/bhsWjosXCvg/s200/IMG_5005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371507544489553730" border="0" /></a><br /><br />While we were there, Evan got his first official haircut. He had a trim on the 4th of July, but this time, GiGi was able to give him his first big boy haircut. It only took four adults to hold, cut, and entertain, but he did great!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sotto5U5QrI/AAAAAAAAATY/Je2f92yO-4w/s1600-h/IMG_4999.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sotto5U5QrI/AAAAAAAAATY/Je2f92yO-4w/s200/IMG_4999.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371507529920103090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sottoe5AI0I/AAAAAAAAATQ/PR1s8VBLKjo/s1600-h/IMG_4998.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sottoe5AI0I/AAAAAAAAATQ/PR1s8VBLKjo/s200/IMG_4998.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371507522823791426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SottpKWLiuI/AAAAAAAAATg/LVvbyELys5o/s1600-h/IMG_5001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SottpKWLiuI/AAAAAAAAATg/LVvbyELys5o/s200/IMG_5001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371507534488898274" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Evan turned eight months old today! He is growing so quickly...crawling everywhere, pulling up, and starting to cruise! He is a BIG fan of table food and continues to adore Alex.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SotuojOksbI/AAAAAAAAAUA/FqRVaw8MnCo/s1600-h/IMG_5008.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SotuojOksbI/AAAAAAAAAUA/FqRVaw8MnCo/s200/IMG_5008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371508623499637170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SotuoMjTzPI/AAAAAAAAAT4/xXjiDxKvRec/s1600-h/IMG_5025.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SotuoMjTzPI/AAAAAAAAAT4/xXjiDxKvRec/s200/IMG_5025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371508617412594930" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SotunjfPfAI/AAAAAAAAATw/Bd_bGRPCTq4/s1600-h/IMG_5014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SotunjfPfAI/AAAAAAAAATw/Bd_bGRPCTq4/s200/IMG_5014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371508606389681154" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-9867740191572192952009-08-12T01:11:00.004-05:002009-08-12T01:29:46.123-05:00Is it really August? Really?Wow! I can't believe that it is August already. In about a week and a half, our household dynamic will be changing drastically. Mommy goes back to work for the first time since Evan was born, Alex starts Kindergarten, and Evan starts to school at Miss Jane's!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJgnE8-thI/AAAAAAAAAS4/GHHjNxhTXzY/s1600-h/IMG_4963.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJgnE8-thI/AAAAAAAAAS4/GHHjNxhTXzY/s200/IMG_4963.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368959930239727122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJglz8b4II/AAAAAAAAASo/h9Zyql1FIHc/s1600-h/IMG_4828.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJglz8b4II/AAAAAAAAASo/h9Zyql1FIHc/s200/IMG_4828.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368959908494172290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It just seems like the past 8 months have passed in a blink. Where does the time go, seriously? Evan will be 8 months old next Tuesday. He is SO busy crawling and pulling up on EVERYTHING! There is no stopping this boy. Also, he now calls everyone in the house, except Cricket, by name. We love it :) He is such a sweet happy baby! A absolute JOY!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJgmhBHhkI/AAAAAAAAASw/FJUeGbuTCog/s1600-h/IMG_4840.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJgmhBHhkI/AAAAAAAAASw/FJUeGbuTCog/s200/IMG_4840.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368959920593405506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJgnk-neEI/AAAAAAAAATA/jty-AH2uIC4/s1600-h/IMG_4982.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SoJgnk-neEI/AAAAAAAAATA/jty-AH2uIC4/s200/IMG_4982.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368959938836527170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex is ready to start Kindergarten. We have his backpack and lunch bag ready to go! He told me the other day that I just like to sit at home and do boring stuff...aka he is tired of being stuck indoors with Mommy and his little bro! So, we have some fun activities planned for this week before our summer vacation is officially over.Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-37548247905058383002009-07-14T22:25:00.007-05:002009-07-14T23:26:35.393-05:00The Past Three Weeks...Okay, so here we go! The last three weeks have been super busy. I would normally make separate posts for these events, but I am doing good just to get it done :)<br /><br />Three weeks ago, we went to Pagosa Springs, CO with my family. We had so much fun. My parents have a time share there, so we have been going for several years. This year we had Evan, and my sis-in-law, Lenna, along with us for the first time. We spent the week shopping, sight-seeing, fishing, and just enjoying time relaxing in the 60-70 degree weather.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RniLND4I/AAAAAAAAAQk/Ey4M-2RszJw/s1600-h/IMG_4248.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RniLND4I/AAAAAAAAAQk/Ey4M-2RszJw/s200/IMG_4248.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358528871271305090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RoGvq1rI/AAAAAAAAAQs/CLWNiPyLre4/s1600-h/IMG_4272.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RoGvq1rI/AAAAAAAAAQs/CLWNiPyLre4/s200/IMG_4272.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358528881087927986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RoTcJeMI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/4VOou742lvo/s1600-h/IMG_4365.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RoTcJeMI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/4VOou742lvo/s200/IMG_4365.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358528884495710402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RpCslcuI/AAAAAAAAARE/MM-UrIwZCG0/s1600-h/IMG_4407.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1RpCslcuI/AAAAAAAAARE/MM-UrIwZCG0/s200/IMG_4407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358528897181119202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Ro8l-XAI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/JM9y6jAulU8/s1600-h/IMG_4409.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Ro8l-XAI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/JM9y6jAulU8/s200/IMG_4409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358528895542778882" border="0" /></a><br />After getting home from Colorado, we had our annual 4th of July party! It was a great time, as always. Evan got his second tooth and his first haircut on the 4th as well! Also, Gary and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on the 3rd. What an eventful and fun weekend!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UC5_8nqI/AAAAAAAAARM/E3Sp4Sv4sqE/s1600-h/IMG_4478.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UC5_8nqI/AAAAAAAAARM/E3Sp4Sv4sqE/s200/IMG_4478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358531540546264738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1YpQf80NI/AAAAAAAAARs/GeCMSrZhXaI/s1600-h/IMG_4490.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1YpQf80NI/AAAAAAAAARs/GeCMSrZhXaI/s200/IMG_4490.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358536597467615442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Ypj_fZHI/AAAAAAAAAR0/yZc1gFunf7A/s1600-h/IMG_4502.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Ypj_fZHI/AAAAAAAAAR0/yZc1gFunf7A/s200/IMG_4502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358536602700178546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UDUHLN4I/AAAAAAAAARc/yk7Vd9gGiT0/s1600-h/alex+%26+gigi.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UDUHLN4I/AAAAAAAAARc/yk7Vd9gGiT0/s200/alex+%26+gigi.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358531547555903362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UDIkiaoI/AAAAAAAAARU/_R1ghHfTcw0/s1600-h/evan+and+mommy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UDIkiaoI/AAAAAAAAARU/_R1ghHfTcw0/s200/evan+and+mommy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358531544457833090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UD3NijOI/AAAAAAAAARk/CQFQ2nINNmw/s1600-h/IMG_4572-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1UD3NijOI/AAAAAAAAARk/CQFQ2nINNmw/s200/IMG_4572-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358531556977839330" border="0" /></a>Last week, Alex went to Amarillo to visit his Gigi and Grandad. With only one kid at the house, we were able to get a few things done. Gary pulled more baby stuff out of the attic, and Evan was able to try out his duck tub for the first time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1YpzBpFzI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Xy4G7a-S3pI/s1600-h/IMG_4639.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1YpzBpFzI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Xy4G7a-S3pI/s200/IMG_4639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358536606735734578" border="0" /></a>This week, we are trying to take it easy! Alex had me blow up this froggy pool yesterday. We bought it on clearance last summer anticipating Mr. Evan's arrival! It was a big hit. And the sprinkler has some real power to it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Yqe8N5fI/AAAAAAAAASE/7rJl-X5VUD8/s1600-h/IMG_4665.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Yqe8N5fI/AAAAAAAAASE/7rJl-X5VUD8/s200/IMG_4665.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358536618524141042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Yq9NKggI/AAAAAAAAASM/5Jy7S1cHeBA/s1600-h/IMG_4680.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1Yq9NKggI/AAAAAAAAASM/5Jy7S1cHeBA/s200/IMG_4680.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358536626648285698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1ZUABvAII/AAAAAAAAASU/ZC3i_4O4XWI/s1600-h/IMG_4683.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1ZUABvAII/AAAAAAAAASU/ZC3i_4O4XWI/s200/IMG_4683.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358537331780288642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1ZUg9ehKI/AAAAAAAAASc/aQ8XH6ezJ7s/s1600-h/IMG_4725.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sl1ZUg9ehKI/AAAAAAAAASc/aQ8XH6ezJ7s/s200/IMG_4725.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358537340620801186" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-16628579049350778492009-07-02T00:38:00.004-05:002009-07-02T01:07:37.045-05:00"Big Stuff"Evan turned six months old two weeks ago, and we have had some major developments in the last fourteen days. He started crawling (or creeping)--whatever you want to call it the boy is now mobile! He can make it across a room pretty quickly if he spies something of interest. He can also sit by himself now, and he got a tooth on Monday of this week! <br /><br />Gary and I keep telling Evan how big he is getting. Alex, however, keeps telling us, "Tell him he is NOT big stuff!"<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxyxRG9SQr7Y8qiQThk08Ep4SqYgF5zsViS9HK-SEpj6tfR90doXTYv6veSx8qI645sdQ7ZQJHIYh_gdFk8PQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-11578292010391796932009-06-17T14:45:00.006-05:002009-06-17T16:20:44.173-05:00Disney TripWell, we are back from Florida, and we had a BLAST with the Cogburns at Disney. We packed just about as much as possible into a six-day trip. Three visits to the Magic Kingdom, two visits to Epcot (Gary, Alex, and I went back the second time just to ride Soarin'. It was completely worth the trip), a visit to Animal Kingdom, a visit to Hollywood Studios, three trips to the resort pool/lazy river/hippo water slide, and some shopping and fabulous restaurants to top it all off!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK8pvFIZI/AAAAAAAAAOk/oTzXowfQrNY/s1600-h/IMG_3632.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK8pvFIZI/AAAAAAAAAOk/oTzXowfQrNY/s200/IMG_3632.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348388438335103378" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here we are in the Abilene Airport ready to head off on our great adventure!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK80kOlhI/AAAAAAAAAOs/IYjKkM8e5rg/s1600-h/IMG_3673.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK80kOlhI/AAAAAAAAAOs/IYjKkM8e5rg/s200/IMG_3673.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348388441242375698" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Day one on the ferry boat to Magic Kingdom.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK9RmbtLI/AAAAAAAAAO0/xqLierkP-Lg/s1600-h/IMG_3680.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK9RmbtLI/AAAAAAAAAO0/xqLierkP-Lg/s200/IMG_3680.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348388449036252338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex in front of the castle. I love this pic. Great job Gary!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK9nLdQII/AAAAAAAAAO8/K_SxDuyoWmM/s1600-h/IMG_3689.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK9nLdQII/AAAAAAAAAO8/K_SxDuyoWmM/s200/IMG_3689.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348388454828687490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Evan getting to take part in the "Get on your Feet" parade. He LOVED the parades.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK9-_HYaI/AAAAAAAAAPE/5AlC5ihg82g/s1600-h/IMG_3697.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlK9-_HYaI/AAAAAAAAAPE/5AlC5ihg82g/s200/IMG_3697.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348388461219373474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Evan giving Mommy a sweet smile!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUbTE_A1I/AAAAAAAAAPM/T6JohZ6fxBs/s1600-h/IMG_3791.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUbTE_A1I/AAAAAAAAAPM/T6JohZ6fxBs/s200/IMG_3791.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348398860433556306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUbqoSvJI/AAAAAAAAAPU/_E8qwdvhAv4/s1600-h/IMG_3778.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUbqoSvJI/AAAAAAAAAPU/_E8qwdvhAv4/s200/IMG_3778.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348398866755665042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Breakfast with Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy at the Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. Even the waffles were shaped like Mickey Mouse!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUb40TUdI/AAAAAAAAAPc/r2TddqfJIVk/s1600-h/IMG_3886.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUb40TUdI/AAAAAAAAAPc/r2TddqfJIVk/s200/IMG_3886.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348398870564131282" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our first trip to the pool. Evan loved the water. He started kicking up a storm right away!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUcsoJbDI/AAAAAAAAAPs/UBKLAUMd9xY/s1600-h/IMG_3923.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUcsoJbDI/AAAAAAAAAPs/UBKLAUMd9xY/s200/IMG_3923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348398884471794738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sjlcu54OwHI/AAAAAAAAAQc/ghMpsEYwWQ8/s1600-h/IMG_4148.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sjlcu54OwHI/AAAAAAAAAQc/ghMpsEYwWQ8/s200/IMG_4148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348407993359581298" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The T-REX restaurant. This was the coolest restaurant ever for any little boy who likes dinos. It even had a build-a-dino workshop inside. Of course both of my boys came home with one!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUce4huvI/AAAAAAAAAPk/XaCmSqPf6e0/s1600-h/IMG_3921.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlUce4huvI/AAAAAAAAAPk/XaCmSqPf6e0/s200/IMG_3921.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348398880782400242" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex at the McDonalds in Downtown Disney!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaPsA1HCI/AAAAAAAAAP0/0ikh4VakmYs/s1600-h/IMG_4005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaPsA1HCI/AAAAAAAAAP0/0ikh4VakmYs/s200/IMG_4005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348405258038352930" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaQGjPxpI/AAAAAAAAAP8/uMm4U0SB1so/s1600-h/IMG_4007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaQGjPxpI/AAAAAAAAAP8/uMm4U0SB1so/s200/IMG_4007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348405265162028690" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex meeting the Power Rangers. This was one of the highlights of the trip for him!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaRNX8X_I/AAAAAAAAAQU/HwyaI1N3--A/s1600-h/IMG_4020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaRNX8X_I/AAAAAAAAAQU/HwyaI1N3--A/s200/IMG_4020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348405284173537266" border="0" /></a>Alex in his Goofy hat...lol!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaQozRNJI/AAAAAAAAAQM/C-IAunw9Fts/s1600-h/IMG_4043-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaQozRNJI/AAAAAAAAAQM/C-IAunw9Fts/s200/IMG_4043-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348405274356036754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Playing at the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playset. This was really cool.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaQXbEAqI/AAAAAAAAAQE/YVpbwoXZzJQ/s1600-h/IMG_4081.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SjlaQXbEAqI/AAAAAAAAAQE/YVpbwoXZzJQ/s200/IMG_4081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348405269691105954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />With Laynie and Avery on Main Street in Magic Kingdom!<br /><br />We were sad to come home, but we were all completely exhausted! Next time we do Disney it will be in the fall for sure! Now we are at home getting ready for our next adventure. Colorado here we come!!!!!Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-15569207185425038102009-05-26T00:14:00.003-05:002009-05-26T00:31:55.232-05:00JumperooCheck out Evan in his Jumperoo. He has quite a few moves, don't you think? Rumor has it that he gets this from his Mommy... <br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxwiGV84Ubw_BLCGzSGn6uPEtcUKXLEXRwmQPuUtuDq4EJky1c7PwhmrvuFShWxdse622-MqgoOHLcLUtuerA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-30289482022542239562009-05-26T00:03:00.004-05:002009-05-26T00:13:55.236-05:00Complete AdorationI honestly don't know whether Alex adores Evan more or if Evan adores Alex more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5yQ3vxcI/AAAAAAAAAOE/m44FpPmY0sY/s1600-h/IMG_3561.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5yQ3vxcI/AAAAAAAAAOE/m44FpPmY0sY/s200/IMG_3561.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339995687607059906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5y-j9hFI/AAAAAAAAAOM/2d0MYXKXnNQ/s1600-h/IMG_3562.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5y-j9hFI/AAAAAAAAAOM/2d0MYXKXnNQ/s200/IMG_3562.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339995699872105554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I cannot imagine that there has ever been a better older sibling than Alex. He loves Evan and is so patient with him. He is never jealous or frustrated and is always so loving with his brother.<br /><br />And, Evan squeals and squawks with delight at the sight of his big brother. Alex is complete entertainment for him.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5zIWbPNI/AAAAAAAAAOU/faHHQ1mnvAM/s1600-h/IMG_3563.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5zIWbPNI/AAAAAAAAAOU/faHHQ1mnvAM/s200/IMG_3563.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339995702499687634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5zXdH_yI/AAAAAAAAAOc/zbovcV5T2Yg/s1600-h/IMG_3564.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sht5zXdH_yI/AAAAAAAAAOc/zbovcV5T2Yg/s200/IMG_3564.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339995706554318626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What sweet times these are :)Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-92065989344209847252009-05-19T00:34:00.004-05:002009-05-19T00:40:11.813-05:005 Months Old<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJFqTavOAI/AAAAAAAAANs/NFWS4p9gyYI/s1600-h/IMG_3491-1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJFqTavOAI/AAAAAAAAANs/NFWS4p9gyYI/s200/IMG_3491-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337405101456701442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Evan turned five months old on Monday! Wow, where has the time gone?<br /><br />To celebrate we gave Evan his first taste of veggies. We decided to start with the oh so delicious sweet potatoes, as they were one of Alex's favorites. Evan ended up eating the entire container. By the looks of the picture, he may have regretted finishing off the last few bites...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJFrC0pZTI/AAAAAAAAAN8/2s2TiYc3x3k/s1600-h/IMG_3516.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJFrC0pZTI/AAAAAAAAAN8/2s2TiYc3x3k/s200/IMG_3516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337405114181838130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJFqtPnaKI/AAAAAAAAAN0/HlskwCcsSzU/s1600-h/IMG_3525.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJFqtPnaKI/AAAAAAAAAN0/HlskwCcsSzU/s200/IMG_3525.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337405108389374114" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-9007779657202745512009-05-19T00:27:00.002-05:002009-05-19T00:34:17.655-05:00Prairie Dog ParkWe took the boys out to Red Bud Park in Abilene this past Sunday. It was a gorgeous day, and I wanted to take Alex to see the Prairie Dogs. What a treat we were in for! Apparently most baby prairie dogs are born in April and May, so we were able to see so many prairie dog families! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJDvmU0dGI/AAAAAAAAANU/KXgrLXIapBE/s1600-h/alex+%26+prairie+dogs.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJDvmU0dGI/AAAAAAAAANU/KXgrLXIapBE/s200/alex+%26+prairie+dogs.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337402993408242786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJDv1V1P8I/AAAAAAAAANk/gm8OQ_lFzXc/s1600-h/prairie+dog+family.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJDv1V1P8I/AAAAAAAAANk/gm8OQ_lFzXc/s200/prairie+dog+family.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337402997439020994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The boys also enjoyed playing on the playground equipment with Gary. He is such a fun dad :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJDvqs1wpI/AAAAAAAAANc/drac2FWWE48/s1600-h/slide+w+daddy+%26+alex.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/ShJDvqs1wpI/AAAAAAAAANc/drac2FWWE48/s200/slide+w+daddy+%26+alex.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337402994582733458" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-57532000131760426442009-04-30T16:12:00.002-05:002009-04-30T16:22:42.430-05:00It Still FitsI was cleaning out Evan's 0-3 month clothes on Sunday and was choosing some things to put in his "keep" box. Anyway, I came across the outfit that we brought Alex home from the hospital in. It was a Premie outfit with a very cute hat. So, I called Alex in to show it to him and then placed it in my keep pile. A little bit later, Alex yells, "Mom, it still fits!" When I walked into the living room, this is what I saw...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfoWNwDhDLI/AAAAAAAAANE/0utn1CBm5pc/s1600-h/IMG_3356.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfoWNwDhDLI/AAAAAAAAANE/0utn1CBm5pc/s200/IMG_3356.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330597534440164530" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfoWONlXPcI/AAAAAAAAANM/lKTtlxeKSeE/s1600-h/IMG_3357.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfoWONlXPcI/AAAAAAAAANM/lKTtlxeKSeE/s200/IMG_3357.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330597542366756290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Looks more like some kind of gangster hat than a newborn baby hat. Alex always seems to make me laugh!Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-21418715411431613612009-04-29T22:42:00.004-05:002009-04-29T23:01:57.774-05:00Mmmmm...Yummy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sfkei0kchtI/AAAAAAAAAM0/QVeC7HTOhBs/s1600-h/cereal+1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sfkei0kchtI/AAAAAAAAAM0/QVeC7HTOhBs/s200/cereal+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330325217545586386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So, we tried Mr. Evan out on cereal this past weekend. At first he was not so sure...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sfkei_4H3MI/AAAAAAAAAM8/oU75JATIQ9Q/s1600-h/cereal+2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/Sfkei_4H3MI/AAAAAAAAAM8/oU75JATIQ9Q/s200/cereal+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330325220580908226" border="0" /></a><br /><br />But by the end of the meal, he decided it was yummy and very fun to play with! We were both sticky and covered in rice cereal. Straight to the tub for him :)Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-1951421898771246742009-04-25T13:28:00.003-05:002009-04-25T13:46:45.574-05:00It is Official...Evan IS the BIG, little BrotherSo, our precious Evan turned four months old last Saturday. Wow, it is so hard for me to believe that a year ago last Wednesday (April 16th) we found out Evan was on his way! What a wonderful, amazing day that was!!!<br /><br />Anyway, Gary and I took him to the pediatrician for his check-up yesterday. Evan weighed in at 16 lbs and 2 ozs and was 25.25 inches long! He is in the 75th percentile for both height and weight! He is too cute with his pudginess! At this same age, Alex was the same length and 14 lbs 8 ozs, so Gary refers to Evan as "the BIG, little brother."<br /><br />Here are some pictures from last week, too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZmUOehsI/AAAAAAAAAMU/ZRgLDE5-Szw/s1600-h/IMG_3295.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZmUOehsI/AAAAAAAAAMU/ZRgLDE5-Szw/s200/IMG_3295.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328701298908759746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Evan with his great-grandmother, Neenaw, on his four month birthday.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZnRiJZ1I/AAAAAAAAAMs/s3aEZv5Hiwg/s1600-h/IMG_3287.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZnRiJZ1I/AAAAAAAAAMs/s3aEZv5Hiwg/s200/IMG_3287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328701315365824338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The little guys at our house, Evan and Cricket.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZnFpGnMI/AAAAAAAAAMk/uF4XenvF0h0/s1600-h/IMG_3283.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZnFpGnMI/AAAAAAAAAMk/uF4XenvF0h0/s200/IMG_3283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328701312173776066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My boys...I LOVE this one.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZmnsnu_I/AAAAAAAAAMc/0ZaFtSX6Bbw/s1600-h/IMG_3297.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SfNZmnsnu_I/AAAAAAAAAMc/0ZaFtSX6Bbw/s200/IMG_3297.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328701304135465970" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My sweet, happy four-month old! I love you, Evan :)Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-61048924894895835882009-04-23T14:12:00.003-05:002009-04-23T14:37:51.322-05:00Grins & GigglesNow if this doesn't make you smile...<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwys5N8R-JIeUveZGt7Sn4fPu5HrqWiLrnDO3WXSHH5QDPoL65XzWZoVGeh5FcpKQq1exnbhHKR1bJ8N2gyBA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-74238016352304962122009-04-14T17:04:00.001-05:002009-04-14T17:10:20.742-05:00Kite FlyingGary took these pics of Alex flying his kite. I loved them and thought I would share with all of you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUJnCP5OxI/AAAAAAAAAL8/o2EO-QQOzZA/s1600-h/IMG_3264.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUJnCP5OxI/AAAAAAAAAL8/o2EO-QQOzZA/s200/IMG_3264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324672700658563858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUJngTd9UI/AAAAAAAAAME/mEL8Wnub8bE/s1600-h/IMG_3267.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUJngTd9UI/AAAAAAAAAME/mEL8Wnub8bE/s200/IMG_3267.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324672708726617410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUJnytCc1I/AAAAAAAAAMM/92FeeIrdF_g/s1600-h/IMG_3269.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUJnytCc1I/AAAAAAAAAMM/92FeeIrdF_g/s200/IMG_3269.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324672713665704786" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-7548972440348617112009-04-14T16:52:00.003-05:002009-04-14T17:03:57.483-05:00Sick AGAIN on EasterSo, I don't know what it is about Easter weekend, but Alex who has the immune system of steel over 90% of the time is ALWAYS sick on Easter. Luckily, this year it was just a sinus infection. Last year at this time he had the rota virus and the year before it was ear infections that led to his tonsillectomy. That being said, we will take the sinus infection and go with that!<br /><br />GiGi and Grandad came to visit. We colored eggs and had a great time with them. No big egg hunts or anything because of the sickness and rainy weather.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUHWwvBK3I/AAAAAAAAALk/9HyBQf7G8qk/s1600-h/IMG_3218.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUHWwvBK3I/AAAAAAAAALk/9HyBQf7G8qk/s200/IMG_3218.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324670222056106866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUH7tNxAGI/AAAAAAAAALs/5AIXJvLeL84/s1600-h/IMG_3252.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUH7tNxAGI/AAAAAAAAALs/5AIXJvLeL84/s200/IMG_3252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324670856766488674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUH7zIml_I/AAAAAAAAAL0/hirl9ArFS2Q/s1600-h/IMG_3263.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SeUH7zIml_I/AAAAAAAAAL0/hirl9ArFS2Q/s200/IMG_3263.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324670858355447794" border="0" /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-50352499462412502522009-04-05T19:20:00.003-05:002009-04-05T19:38:23.115-05:00Alex's Future ProfessionSo, I had to go up to work on Thursday to give a test to my on-line class. I promised Alex that I would pick him up from school and that we would run a few errands and then go to McDonald's. For those of you who know Alex, he LOVES McDonald's. And we are not just talking the food. It is the excitement of seeing what wonderful plastic toy is coming up next so that he can start his plan, along with his co conspirator, Grandad, on how to collect them all! Alex is definitely a collector :)<br /><br />Well, we order his Happy Meal, and he pays with his Arch Card that he got from my grandparents for his birthday. Then, he picks out the perfect table for us. As we are sitting at our table, he starts to eat his dinner and gets a very excited look on his face. He says, "Mom, you know what would be really awesome?" Of course I ask him what would be so awesome. Then he replies, "When you and I both grow bigger, we can work at McDonald's and make the food for the Happy Meals!" I was cracking up inside, but I assured him that would be really awesome. <br /><br />I will have to remind him at sixteen that once his ambition in life was to be a short-order fry cook! Although, he has said from the age of two he wants to be a doctor. Guess we will see!Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-91004632472404739482009-03-31T18:07:00.003-05:002009-03-31T18:26:22.735-05:00Alex Turns 5!!!I know this post is a few weeks late, but better late than never I guess!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk-e0XQKI/AAAAAAAAALM/MRl71Lz7tDY/s1600-h/IMG_2835.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk-e0XQKI/AAAAAAAAALM/MRl71Lz7tDY/s200/IMG_2835.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319495503209513122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />GiGi brought Alex a special cake from a bakery in Amarillo. So, we had two cakes--one for home and one for the party. Now Alex thinks this is the norm and a great tradition ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk-X9qUYI/AAAAAAAAALE/Ur97jQOu338/s1600-h/IMG_2844.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk-X9qUYI/AAAAAAAAALE/Ur97jQOu338/s200/IMG_2844.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319495501369463170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We had Alex's 5th birthday party at the Gymnastics Sport Center. The theme was superheros, specifically Spiderman, Superman, and Batman. Last year, Gary, Alex, & I all wore Spiderman shirts to his party. This year, the whole family sported their inner super hero for this very special occasion! Even little Evan showed off his batman onesie.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk-_WvU6I/AAAAAAAAALU/Qr_xQKgjb54/s1600-h/IMG_2881-1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk-_WvU6I/AAAAAAAAALU/Qr_xQKgjb54/s200/IMG_2881-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319495511943631778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk_HqtjGI/AAAAAAAAALc/YbyAGrLNRqs/s1600-h/IMG_5164.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk_HqtjGI/AAAAAAAAALc/YbyAGrLNRqs/s200/IMG_5164.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319495514174884962" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Uncle Jody was worn out after being attacked by four five-year-old superheros! Also, the Spiderman masks were a hit.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdKk-X9qUYI/AAAAAAAAALE/Ur97jQOu338/s1600-h/IMG_2844.JPG"><br /></a>Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-52189765230229906132009-03-29T22:05:00.006-05:002009-03-29T22:57:28.508-05:00Spring 'Break'???Well, our Spring Break was by no means a break, but we sure had a lot of fun!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA-pl5dA0I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/dXzki6swt-w/s1600-h/IMG_2737.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA-pl5dA0I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/dXzki6swt-w/s200/IMG_2737.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318820044193203010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA-qV6p_3I/AAAAAAAAAKE/sCERjOpOVa4/s1600-h/IMG_2706.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA-qV6p_3I/AAAAAAAAAKE/sCERjOpOVa4/s200/IMG_2706.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318820057083150194" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Gary and Alex started off the week with a fishing trip while Evan and I hung out at home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA_nulYNMI/AAAAAAAAAKU/EtMfQg7Eq-Q/s1600-h/IMG_2725.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA_nulYNMI/AAAAAAAAAKU/EtMfQg7Eq-Q/s200/IMG_2725.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318821111676810434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA_nYnJegI/AAAAAAAAAKM/3nRDuooqjiQ/s1600-h/IMG_2713.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdA_nYnJegI/AAAAAAAAAKM/3nRDuooqjiQ/s200/IMG_2713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318821105778653698" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Bath time that night was lots of fun :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBB9h2gleI/AAAAAAAAAKs/eW4dDb3xv7A/s1600-h/IMG_2758.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBB9h2gleI/AAAAAAAAAKs/eW4dDb3xv7A/s200/IMG_2758.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318823685239379426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBB9INcFaI/AAAAAAAAAKc/ywdC_mzHt-0/s1600-h/IMG_2743.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBB9INcFaI/AAAAAAAAAKc/ywdC_mzHt-0/s200/IMG_2743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318823678356231586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBB9evFcTI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Yv-P0p8Pj4Q/s1600-h/IMG_2745.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBB9evFcTI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Yv-P0p8Pj4Q/s200/IMG_2745.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318823684402934066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />On Tuesday, Evan got to take his first trip to the zoo!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBC5KxCjQI/AAAAAAAAAK0/LEHzmHHfV0o/s1600-h/IMG_2785.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBC5KxCjQI/AAAAAAAAAK0/LEHzmHHfV0o/s200/IMG_2785.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318824709834575106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBC5bNmqvI/AAAAAAAAAK8/o-vZqEH4tqY/s1600-h/IMG_2817.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SdBC5bNmqvI/AAAAAAAAAK8/o-vZqEH4tqY/s200/IMG_2817.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318824714249349874" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We took Alex to Chuck E. Cheese's on his real birthday. The boys played pirates when we got home. Lol!!!Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-46236075483103489682009-03-08T00:12:00.008-06:002009-03-08T01:00:49.750-06:00A Trip Down Birthday Memory Lane...I can't believe it, but Alex turns 5 this coming week. We are all getting geared up for our Superhero party next Saturday! Superman, Batman, Spiderman, & the rest of the gang will all be there!<br /><br />For me as a parent, birthdays are bitter-sweet. Of course Gary and I always look forward to Alex's birthday almost as much as Alex does. The look of sheer delight and excitement as he blows out his candles and celebrates with his family and friends brings such joy to me as a mom. It gives us a chance to look at our precious son and reflect on how much he has changed and grown over the past year. But, it is still hard to watch him grow up as it happens way too fast!<br /><br />So, as I was reminiscing, I thought I would let all of you take a look back with me as we get ready to celebrate #5 :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNoLYh1IKI/AAAAAAAAAIk/HuxQCTXWCqA/s1600-h/not+bad.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNoLYh1IKI/AAAAAAAAAIk/HuxQCTXWCqA/s200/not+bad.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310702930372141218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNoLRWiGvI/AAAAAAAAAIs/w4wFV3poWko/s1600-h/goatee.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNoLRWiGvI/AAAAAAAAAIs/w4wFV3poWko/s200/goatee.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310702928445709042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex's First Birthday (Puppy Dog Theme)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNpfOQ_3oI/AAAAAAAAAI8/uw6VdMUXCHQ/s1600-h/birhday+2.1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNpfOQ_3oI/AAAAAAAAAI8/uw6VdMUXCHQ/s200/birhday+2.1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310704370726198914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNpfIwSSdI/AAAAAAAAAI0/ttGab5JFFRg/s1600-h/birhday+2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNpfIwSSdI/AAAAAAAAAI0/ttGab5JFFRg/s200/birhday+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310704369246816722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex's Second Birthday (Madagascar...He LOVED Giraffes)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqDcPy_ZI/AAAAAAAAAJU/oDKvyrEYd2c/s1600-h/birthday+3.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqDcPy_ZI/AAAAAAAAAJU/oDKvyrEYd2c/s200/birthday+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310704992954547602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqC8plZjI/AAAAAAAAAJE/_wKOgCmoJMU/s1600-h/birthday3.1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqC8plZjI/AAAAAAAAAJE/_wKOgCmoJMU/s200/birthday3.1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310704984472774194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqDK3HBII/AAAAAAAAAJM/3T0vMuNtQT0/s1600-h/birthday3.2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqDK3HBII/AAAAAAAAAJM/3T0vMuNtQT0/s200/birthday3.2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310704988287599746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex's Third Birthday (Scooby Doo at McDonalds--Alex's "happy place")<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqyqJdi8I/AAAAAAAAAJc/3A53Wml3x-w/s1600-h/spiderman+family.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqyqJdi8I/AAAAAAAAAJc/3A53Wml3x-w/s200/spiderman+family.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310705804139924418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqzd05njI/AAAAAAAAAJs/ug5LPnzxmU8/s1600-h/cake.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqzd05njI/AAAAAAAAAJs/ug5LPnzxmU8/s200/cake.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310705818012327474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqzOynHGI/AAAAAAAAAJk/RO880B7eKQw/s1600-h/candles.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbNqzOynHGI/AAAAAAAAAJk/RO880B7eKQw/s200/candles.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310705813976194146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alex's Fourth Birthday (Spiderman at the GSC...this was FUN!)<br /><br />Note the band-aid under his chin. He busted his chin open two days before his party! The doctor gave him four stitches since he was turning four...fun times!Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-24025333884381281702009-03-08T00:06:00.002-06:002009-03-08T01:37:19.035-06:00Sad Day...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbN1nnXafVI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/8pVhDUQQv94/s1600-h/IMG_0535bwa.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SbN1nnXafVI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/8pVhDUQQv94/s200/IMG_0535bwa.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310717709042482514" border="0" /></a><br />So, I just wanted to let all of you know that Gary and I had to have Deacon put down on Monday (March 2). It was one of the hardest things we have ever had to do, but we know it was for the best for him. Trying to explain all of it to Alex has been tough as well. However, in the midst of all of the sadness, Gary and I have talked about funny stories and happy times that we had with Deacon that we haven't mentioned in a while. Anyway, we just wanted to thank all of you for the calls, e-mails, texts, and cards. 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We took him in last Friday for his check-up and immunizations. He weighed in at 10lbs 14.4 ounces, which the pediatrician himself noted as an impressive weight gain :) He measured 22.75 inches, too.
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Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]-->Today Evan is 10 weeks old, and he started rolling over from his tummy to his back. Wow...I can't believe how quickly time passes. He was sort of shocked at himself at first, but he enjoyed the clapping and praise I was giving him so much that he couldn't stop smiling!
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<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SadJ0f_0R9I/AAAAAAAAAIc/5oAtD8K6TLs/s1600-h/10+weeks+roll.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SadJ0f_0R9I/AAAAAAAAAIc/5oAtD8K6TLs/s200/10+weeks+roll.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307291852170610642" border="0" /></a></p> Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-63949118099496764002009-02-26T19:35:00.005-06:002009-02-26T19:55:07.209-06:00Prayers for Deacon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SadGGnKxbxI/AAAAAAAAAH8/iJEKFvGs0GE/s1600-h/boys+w+deac.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SadGGnKxbxI/AAAAAAAAAH8/iJEKFvGs0GE/s200/boys+w+deac.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307287765286743826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SadGGrTqk2I/AAAAAAAAAIE/r4QN-WYFFt8/s1600-h/boys+w+deac+2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SadGGrTqk2I/AAAAAAAAAIE/r4QN-WYFFt8/s200/boys+w+deac+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307287766397784930" border="0" /></a><br />So, those of you who know Gary and I well know that we actually have four sons. We of course have Alex and Evan, and we also have Deacon (our 11 year old white german shepard) and Cricket (our 9 year old chihuahua).<br /><br />Long story short, Deacon is very sick. We took him in to the vet on Monday expecting to get a round of antibiotics and found out that he has an extremely large mass in his abdomen. He apparently has a large mass/tumor on his prostate, which is very rare in a neutered male dog. The vet basically gave us no hope at all and told us that we probably only had a few days left.<br /><br />Gary and I just couldn't accept that answer. How in the world did this happen? Our dog who has been perfectly healthy all the sudden is only going to live a few days? Deacon is still running around the back yard, eating, drinking, and seems to be in no pain. So, we took him to another vet in town who did a sonogram, yes a sonogram, on Deacon. Sure enough, he has a mass which is causing several problems for him such as swelling in his hind legs from circulation issues. This vet however put him on some medicine to shrink the tumor. He said that if Deacon responds well he could live a normal and comfortable life for six months to a year.<br /><br />So, we are hoping that he responds well to the medication. Of course, his comfort is our greatest concern. We would never let him be in pain. In the words of the vet, "he is oblivious to what is going on and is not in any pain at all right now."<br /><br />I am sure that some of you think we are crazy. Believe me, I know he is a dog, but I also know that God created all creatures great and small. So, if you think about it, say a little prayer for Deac! After all, he is our first baby.Shayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323015608090886963.post-1928444522382319952009-02-15T00:30:00.001-06:002009-02-15T00:32:39.595-06:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2oi3Y91I/AAAAAAAAAHM/DexsBK6ajLg/s1600-h/IMG_2613.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2oi3Y91I/AAAAAAAAAHM/DexsBK6ajLg/s160/IMG_2613.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2pIeaV4I/AAAAAAAAAHk/wLBdkbeKFHM/s1600-h/IMG_2624.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2pIeaV4I/AAAAAAAAAHk/wLBdkbeKFHM/s160/IMG_2624.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2o-8ON5I/AAAAAAAAAHU/xnu3JEWc-e4/s1600-h/IMG_2615.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2o-8ON5I/AAAAAAAAAHU/xnu3JEWc-e4/s160/IMG_2615.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2o_w6CaI/AAAAAAAAAHc/W2igWhoMHbI/s1600-h/IMG_2617.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OadvgDO9F2g/SZe2o_w6CaI/AAAAAAAAAHc/W2igWhoMHbI/s160/IMG_2617.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Just wanted to wish all of you a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Happy Heart Day</span> from our Rockstar and Heartbreaker!!! XOXOXShayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03012300538040586508noreply@blogger.com1