Coming soon in 2007 - two more cousins to add to the fun! In the belly on the left - Baby Boy A, due March 17. In the belly to the right, Baby Girl J, due May 4! Dec. 26, 2006.
The two firefighters, ready to go to work! Scott - age 5 1/2, and Josh - age 3. Dec. 26, 2006.
Papa and Grandma were trying and trying to get Emmy to walk while we were out there. Finally on Christmas Day she humored us and walked 5 steps between her Momma and Daddy! It was a pretty good Christmas gift! Dec. 25, 2006.
Then Uncle Mike got into it and gave the kids turns on his back while chasing the others around. Dec. 25, 2006.
After the movie it was time to Wrestle! The little guys started it first, with Scott tackling Josh and Josh laughing hysterically every time he bounced his head off the couch! Then Uncle Jake got into it and pretty soon all the kids were piling on! Dec. 25, 2006.
Another group picture of us all watching Cars. I couldn't fit everyone into one picture! L-R: April on the floor, Emmy, Mike, Papa, Grandma, Jake, Scott, Jali, Lisa. Dec. 25, 2006.
A group picture of us watching Cars. From left to right: Colby, Josh, Lissette, April, Emmy, Mike, Papa, Grandma, Jake and Scott. Dec. 25, 2006.
Cleaning up the mess... Dec. 25, 2006.
Looking guilty... Dec. 25, 2006.
The guys and their potato peelers... Dec. 25, 2006.
That's my Grandma A, in the middle with the black hat on. She is 86 years old and fractured her back in two places earlier this month, but she still wants to get up and get going! Dec. 24, 2006.
Mike, April, and Lissette at the gym. Dec. 24, 2006.
In the church school gym, getting ready to fly the planes. Dec. 24, 2006.
Emmy's taking her nap in Daddy's arms right in the middle of everything! Dec. 22, 2006.
Emmy still stuck pretty close to her schedule, so she was our early morning reminder to wake up on Michigan time! Dec. 22, 2006.
Daddy and Josh relaxing on the couch. Dec. 22, 2006.
Daddy and Emmy snuggling on the couch. Dec. 21, 2006.
Josh was having a pretty good time in the Houston airport. At one point he thought he saw "Pilot Dave" from his Travel Adventures video, and was intent on going to say Hi! Dec. 19, 2006.
Emmy is tired but still smiling at our layover in Houston. Dec. 19, 2006.
Emmy got a little rocking horse for Christmas from Grandma and Grandpa J! It fits her just right, and sings a cute little song. Dec. 17, 2006.
I think the smile here says it all! Dec. 16, 2006.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
And yes, this is me, with my messy hair first thing this morning. It has been a while since I've been seen on here, so I figured it was time to let everyone know the Momma is still alive and yes, actually a part of this family! Dec. 7, 2006.
