GARTH!!!! (11/5/2007)

WHAT A SHOW!!!! Night one of a nine show gig - and it was so fun!! We were initially suppose to go the 5th & 6th, but decided we didn't want to be away from Emmy two nights in a row, so we did night one and had a great time.




The Momma & Da Poppa

Trisha Yearwood (one lucky woman!!!) :)

The Main Man Himself!!!

Misc. November Pics

Just a cute picture!! :)


Visit from a little ladybug (actually - we had a visit from a TON of ladybugs!!)


What's HE doing there?!?!?!? lol

Actually, Tony was a bday gift from JJ (he's been trying to get this for me for about 4 months). I think he looks really good in the living room. (hee hee)

One Year Ago.....

It was one year ago yesterday (11/02/06) that we saw the beautiful face of our little girl for the first time. The comment was made last night that it doesn't seem like it's been a year - and yet at the same time it feels like she's always been with us. We love this little girl so much, and we can't imagine what our lives would be like without her. We thank GOD for her everyday!!!

ONE YEAR AGO WE SAW THIS FACE, AND FELL INSTANTLY IN LOVE!!!





WHAT JOY THIS BABY GIRL HAS BROUGHT TO OUR LIVES!!!



Our little book worm. :)

Happy Halloweenie!!! (From the Land of Oz)

The cutest Dorothy EVER!!!

Little friend Walker!! Too cute!!

We hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween!!

Rascal Flatts 10/25/07

WooHoo!! I got to meet the boys before the show and thank God the picture came out good. They were very nice and I had a great time.

As usual - they put on a great show (even John had fun!!) and already I can't wait for them to come back!

Baby Blues Brother

She's running away to "put the band back together" - cause she's "on a mission from God". (hee hee)


She loaded up her car with her piano, monkey, pen and a beverage.


She actually had the music going on the piano (see/hear video below)

Trying to hit the road - but not getting very far. :)

Mighty Big Shoes For Such A Small Girl

The other night, Munchkin got the inkling to wear Mommy's shoes around the house!! lol

Emmy's Cousins in the Pumpkin Patch

Tis the season for visiting the pumpkin patch, and Emmy's cousins did just that!!


Baby Rylee attempting to "blend in" at a patch in Gardner, KS.


Chapin visiting the Peltzer Pumpkin Farm in California. Lil Man is getting so big!!

These little guys are just too cute!!!

Party at the Pumpkin Patch

Saturday the 20th we went to our friend Walker's 1st birthday party at Deanna Rose Farms, and we had a great time. It was Emily's first trip to the pumpkin patch too!

Tidy Tilly strikes at the pumpkin patch!!! ROFL

The balls laying on the ground at the Pumpkin Skee Ball game drove her nuts - so she proceeded to pick them all up!!! :)

30+ Years & It's Still Rockin!!!

Pops - I thought you would enjoy this one. :)

Dawn (showing some attitude) 30+ years ago in her little rocking chair

Emilia (refusing to look at the camera) sitting in the exact same chair 10/19/07

She loves this little chair!!!

Too cute!!!!

Friends of ours (David & Shelley) who we met while in China, made a video of their little girls Ali & Lili that is too precious!!

Check it out:


If you would like to check out their blog (and see some other hilarious clips) their link is: http://www.wildnoodles.blogspot.com/

Shelley - that "Mao Chip" is in overdrive girl!!! ROFL ;)

My favorite commercial

I love this commercial!!!! (Wonder why that is?!?!?? LOL)

http://www.truveo.com/Sunoco-Tony-Stewart/id/1770798601

I'd take Tony to the grocery store - looks like fun to me. :)

Meeting Great Aunt Sheila and Cousin Madison

My dad's sister and her granddaughter came into town from Georgia for a vist - and they stopped by last night to meet Emily. Emily was a bit shy when they first arrived, but she eventually loosend up (as you can tell by the pictures).

Madison is 11 years old, and before coming for the visit had already decided that wants to adopt from China when she's older. After playing with Emilia - she tried to steal her!!! ROFL

It was great seeing Aunt Sheila and meeting Madison. Madison is adorable girl - and we'll have to make a visit to Georgia in the future so Emmy can meet the rest of the cousins.

Emmy & Madison getting to know each other

Emmy busting a move (and making Papa bust one too!)

"Sometimes you just gotta march!!"

Cousin Madison just couldn't get enough of Emmy

Driving her car in the house

Madison reading to The Princess

Papa, Emmy and Great Aunt Sheila