Birthday Girl

Brinley turned 4!!!

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Brinley turned 4!!!]

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Brinley turned 4!!!

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Creightons Quick Feet

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Santa at the Galleria

2010-12-05T14:18:00.003-06:00

This was a great Santa because there were no lines. We walked right up - it was perfect! Then we got up and talked to the kids - they could not get enough of him. He was very cute.

White Bluff Summer 2010

2010-12-01T21:17:00.000-06:00

Party in the USA + Jenny in Hammock + other shinnanigans

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Watch and keep on watchin'

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After not seeing for a year...

2010-07-15T12:52:00.003-05:00

They finally arrived from Africa. Beth, Bella and Saba. We have been talking about them and looking at Mozambique on the map and now they are here. All have gotten taller and bigger. Crazy fun!
Saba, Beth and Grandmother Saba, Whitaker and Brinley playing ring-around-the-rosie
This is Bella and Creighton

Fourth of July!

2010-07-05T14:25:00.004-05:00

There was a burn ban in place so we were not allowed to do smores over the firepit so we did them over the grill - they were not the same.
Brinley trying to catch with goggles and floaties on -did not work so well

Hanging with KK and Pops before the fireworks went off - This is Whitaker's first Fourth of July where he did not loose it over the loud fireworks, he sat through the whole thing and loved the finale. Brinley a pro just sat there like "people I have been doing this since I was born"

Golfing time!!!

We are in the lake - Whitaker had no problem looking in the water with his goggles on - is precious little soul has no idea what is under there.
Well it rained all day Thursday, Friday and some on Saturday and a bit on Sunday, but stopped for fireworks on Sunday night. Yeah! We were at Whitebluff for the weekend and had a blast. The kids enjoyed the boat, golfing, playing outside, putting on no. 12, fireworks, sparklers and smores - along with all the fabulous food that KK cooks!!!

Shaving Cream is the Best!

2010-06-29T08:05:00.000-05:00

Creighton has grown!!

2010-06-29T07:51:00.003-05:00

This was very exciting for Creighton he finally got to stand on a chair and help make brownies with the big kids. He was so pumped and actually had interest in eating the brownie batter! What a fun day for him and for me, who instantly went into - oh he is growing up!

Whitaker Got A Hair Cut

2010-06-27T14:32:00.004-05:00

So he asked to have his hair cut - I think he was sick of being hot in the summer - so we did it. He was smiling through the whole thing. We were at Whitebluff when we did it and the only place that was open was SuperCuts. He still wants it shorter - he wants it like Pops who is bald!

Memorial day weekend

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Aly's wedding

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April Pictures

2010-06-10T09:06:00.002-05:00

These are pictures from April - Easter, warm weather and Arboretum

Spring Break in Breckenridge,TX

2010-03-27T22:21:00.003-05:00

So we traveled to Breck for Spring Break and had a blast. Mama sang This is the Day for us and the kids sang along. This was the first time that Lisa traveled with me and the kids, it was a blast and Lisa I am sure was exhausted after all that chaos!

Our typical schedule, wake up, ask Papa when can we go swimming, eat breakfast swim, play, go eat lunch at Ernies, come back and play and ask when can we swim again, rest, play, eat dinner, swim again, then pass out so tired! HA! Pretty much sums it up!

This is us planting wild flowers the day before we left - we got home and I made Whitaker wait a day before he called Mama to ask her if the flowers have bloomed yet.

Seriously every has to smile big when you get to have chocolate like this!

Creighton being happy!

So Papa is researching his next book about the Bible and the kids loved to watch him sit and work and take notes and then they feel like they too have alot of things to write down.

So Papa thought it would be fun to teach Whitaker and Brinley to drive the golf cart. I mean all 9 of us grandkids all learned how to drive by starting on a golf cart so seem logical but I have to say I don't recall any of us being 3 and 4. He did let them drive out on the grass and Lisa and I were rolling on the ground laughing because they hit trees, ditches, bumps!!

Not to self, Brinley when driving focus on the road not on the camers!

Swimming - our favorite past time! Oh not Creighton's but everyone else loved it

Thank you Mama and Papa for letting us totally wreck your house and your schedule! Now Mama you can watch Glenn Beck without us running around.

Snow Fun!!!!

2010-02-12T11:52:00.006-06:00

Can you get any better than having a snow shower on a Friday Morning!!!

SANTA - I know him!

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Making Gingerbread Houses!!!!

2009-12-18T13:43:00.003-06:00

The kids did a great job and loved this fun activity!

Everyone smiling during the building. Little Nicole was a riot - she would climb all over the table to get to the candy. She is adorable. (from the left -Creighton, Emma, Brinley, Alexa, Christopher, Nicholas, Nicole, Madison and Whitaker)

Brinley saying cheese and working hard with Whitaker on not putting the candy in their mouths but on their houses

Finally - got Creighton situated with candy and cupcakes and of course a big cup of milk. He loved sitting at the end of the table and watching all the activity

Nicholas and his "ghetto"bread house - it was great and Christine brought the peeps trees, reindeer and snowmen that made all the houses look cuter!! This is Nicole figuring out which jelly bean she likes.

We are thankful this Holiday Season for our friends who love us and love growing up with us! It is so much more fun to do it with fun friends and cool moms!!!

Ski Trip to Red River!!!

2009-12-16T13:05:00.008-06:00

This was our view from our front porch of the house. Totally a blast!!! We drove down on Wednesday to Amarillo and then the rest of the way on Thursday. All three kids were great in the car!!! I had books on CD that I got from Scholastic - if you take road trips this is awesome!!! They listen to all of them and loved it!!!

I thought it would be fun to get a picture of all three kids in matchy-matchy clothes so much for that!!!

Snowball fight!! Whitaker had been wanting to have one and the snow was too powdery so while we were climbing up the hill behind the Claim Jumper sign Greg put together some hard snowballs! Brinley clearly hated it. She did not like the snow touching her face, hands, feet - she would start crying!

The first morning we got there we did snow angels in the untouched snow next to us. Yes that is me laying down doing one too. KK got the kids some fun skiing hats!!!

Creighton on the front porch - he pretty much did not leave this area, front porch and the house. He like being carried around and walking around the cabin and front porch but the minute you put all the clothes on him, he felt tied down and did not feel comfortable walking around. In the other picture, Whitaker climbed this humongo pile of snow. Whitaker loved the snow, he would just be walking by it and just throw himself in it.It was hilarious!!! We could be walking and I would push him in the snow and he would laugh. When we got back I asked him if he was happy to be home and he said "No I want to go back skiing and playing in the snow." Greg asked him the same thing that night at bedtime and he said "NO I want to go back and ski."

Ski School!!! The Pizza Boy (snowplow aka pizza for young kids) wanted to ski all morning and then go down with Daddy in the afternoon!! He could not get enough of this. He mastered the lift. On our last day his instructor let him and his friend that he met at ski school ride by themselves and we watched from a distance. So as I was somewhat thinking he was going to fall out of the lift and into the snow he did not - and then came the dismount from the lift and he did great- did not fall - skied over to the right and wa-la stayed on his feet!! We were all very excited for him as that is the worst part of skiing for me at least - the fear of falling off the lift and having to stop it for everyone!!

KK came with us and hangout at the cabin with Creighton - she was awesome cooked and hung out - what a grandma!

Here is the first day with his instructor on the lift and skiing

Daddy, Creighton and Brinley in all their gear

Turkey Trot!!!

2009-12-16T13:00:00.003-06:00

This year was a small crowd for us at the Turkey Trot but it was still fun. Whitaker and Gayle went at a 8 minute - mile pace and Lisa and I and Creighton and Brinley were at a 11 minute mile pace. Doug was between all of us and Greg was at home sick with flu stuff! Yuck!!

State Fair of Texas

2009-11-06T14:52:00.003-06:00

STATE FAIR COTTON CANDY AND CORN DOGS

State Fair Cotton Candy and Corn Dogs and Cowboys barely winning - that is a good Sunday

Skating at the Stars Center in Frisco!

2009-11-06T14:50:00.001-06:00

We spent a Sunday afternoon skating at the Frisco Stars Center. Brinley and Christopher and Christine and I loved it! Whitaker and Nicholas loved it also when they discovered they could skate with the pretty girls - bye bye Mommy!

Halloween - Trick or Treat!

2009-11-06T14:00:00.004-06:00

3rd Annual Spaghetti and Trick or Treat Time!

What another fun time with friends. I made a big pot of spaghetti we ate until the kids were pulling at us to go trick or treating and then off we went in our neighborhood! What a great casual fun stroll through the neighborhood!

Whitaker was Buzz Lightyear - Brinley was Tinkerbell and Creighton was Mickey! And he was a great sport about the ears n the head!

This is Matt and Margaret - She is a seamstress and made these- They are the swine Flu! Hilarious

These are our friends who joined us that night.

An the Little people!

A couple of days before we went to Prestonwood to do their festival

Then we did the Stonebriar Festival! Can a mom get better use of all these costumes!!! Love it!!

Cutest (nonwalking) Mickey Mouse ever! He is 14 months and just recently figured out he would walk if he wants too - but please - why do that?!?!?!

Picking up Trash!!!!

2009-09-26T17:28:00.002-05:00

Today the LCA Volleyball team picked up trash along our portion of the road on Legacy! It took us 2 hours to walk 2 miles and pick up about 10 bags of trash. We stopped at the Fire Station to get more trash bags! It was alot of fun and good for us to get out of comfy cozy pj's on an Early Saturday morning and serve our community.

Brinley a little volleyball player in the making. She walked with us for the first mile and then daddy came and saved her! She was a trooper

Joys of a the Sandbox!!

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If you do not have a sandbox I highly suggest you get one. Talk about a toy that has accomplishes so many things for a mom, an activity, it is outside (meaning the sun is wearing them out also), it is a good stress reliever for kids and it helps their sensory issues. Really every year since we have had one they stay out there longer and longer!!! We get new sand for the season then it rains and they forget about it and then it is sunny and nice and wa la, a whole new world for them. This is the first time that Creighton has been able to enjoy it since he was born last August. Sure he should be walking by now but the little boy has no desire and as my grandfather pointed out last week, he is going to do nothing like the other two. Plus he is my spicy Red Head kid!!!

These were taken after he got a bath and cleaned up - really could he be any happier!!!

Labor Day In Breckenridge

2009-09-11T09:55:00.002-05:00

Whitaker and Greg went fishing - something Whitaker has been wanting to do for a while now. His uncle Blake took him along time ago and can't get enough of it. Dad went to Walmart, only option in Breckenridge, and got a Spiderman and a Barbie fishin' rod and went to town. Honestly Whit enjoyed casting into the trees and bushes more than into the creek!

Brinley and the Air Beneath Her

2009-09-11T09:53:00.001-05:00

Horrible I know!! But I could not resist the skirt and the fan below her were too perfect!!

Creighton's First Birthday

2009-09-11T09:48:00.002-05:00

August 8, 2008 - Creighton Walker Williams was Born!!!

We had just a small family birthday party for Creighton Walker Williams! He is one! He was not too sure about the icing but once his brother and sister dug in he clearly had no problem with it!

Happy Fourth of July

2009-07-05T15:06:00.004-05:00

A letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail...

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The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

What another great Fourth of July hosted by KK and Pops with Family and good friends. All five of us, along with Lisa, KK, Johnny, Katie, Beth(Gayle and Greg's sister from Africa), Gayle, Bella, Saba, Wes and Ashley, Robert and Cathy came up to Prestonwood to swim, eat dinner and hang out till the Fireworks go off.

Then all of us took our seat to watch the explosion of fire in the air except for Whitaker and Daddy who quickly leave when they start. Whitaker has a huge fear of fireworks. He can name any place we have been that might have fireworks or even remotely sound like fireworks. So him and Greg quickly left the premises to the local sound proof booth, just kidding.

Creighton sat with me and loved them. Poor guy was up till 10:30 and lasted the whole time. This is the latest that boy as even been awake - he did great!!

Girls Night!! Lulu and Brinley went to a play

2009-07-01T22:16:00.002-05:00

Brinley was so excited to spend the evening with LuLu (also pronounced yuyu). She took her to a children's play and she lasted for most of the time. Lisa did a good job of keeping food and drinks in her possession to keep Brinley busy! All very cute!!!

Pickin' at the Berry Patch

2009-07-01T21:39:00.007-05:00

We did it!! We went Berry picking and we were lucky that is was only 90 degrees when we were there. That does not mean it was not hot, it was stinkin' hot but everyone had a blast! It was a fun activity and memories for the kids!

Golfing at the Cliffs

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Firefighter in the Making

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Michael Danielson who grew up with Johnny, my brother, and I worked with his mom as volunteer for their youth group, came over to show Whitaker how cool it is to be a firefighter!!

First Time Eating Spaghetti

2009-06-01T14:51:00.003-05:00

What is about the first time they eat spaghetti or a peanut and butter sandwich - such a milestone or a complete mess!!! He loved it!!

Easter Egg Hunt/Eat lots of candy!!!

2009-04-08T14:24:00.015-05:00

Our Baskets are Ready and so are we to go get some candy!!!

Then of course the whole goal of getting the eggs is so that you can come back and find out what is in them - Candy of course!!!!

We could not have been more blessed with such a great day to play at the park, eat lunch and then get eggs and of course Candy.

Happy Easter!!!

Spring Blooms at the Arboretum

2009-04-01T14:44:00.005-05:00

Arboretum!!!!

I just realized I did not take many pictures with the kids and flowers, ooppss!! This is our third year to go and of course had a great time. We went the week after spring break and no one was there - jackpot!! Whitaker and Brinley were able to hang out in the petting zoo for about 30 minutes or so. Then we walked around and looked at flowers and played and ran around. It was overcast!!! I think though this is my favorite picture of Creighton though!! Precious!!!

Petting Zoo Activities

Race ya!
Cutest Little Boy!!!
Kids with KK

Spring Break - 2009

2009-03-24T15:19:00.009-05:00

We spent Spring Break in Breckenridge, TX where Mama and Papa live. It was heaven, totally relaxing and fun! Creighton caught up on his sleep and Whitaker and Brinley just played played played. Whitaker got to ride a horse, Brinley has no desire to participate in that activity. At first Whitaker had no desire for that either but his friend, Jet, got on and then Whitaker instantly wanted to get on.

We played golf, played in the sand, swam, ate at Ernie's did all the fun things you can do over Spring Break in a small town in West Texas.

Mama and Brinley hanging out on the back porch!
Not too sure about this right now!
Roping!!

Madison and Emma came over for the day to play with us, while they were spending their spring break in Graham.
Thought this was a fun pictures
Now I am liking this alot more!
This is about as close as I get to this big horsey!!

Freeze Frame - Someone put something on my head

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Creighton at 7 months - this was cracking us up!!!

Brinley's Birthday Party

2009-03-08T22:23:00.010-05:00

Brinley's 2nd Birthday Party was at Stonebriar Mall Carousel. This was the best party ever because it was so easy and relaxing. We were able to ride the carousel from 9:30 to 10 with only our friends. We had a donut cake instead of a cake and of course the kids loved that and so did some of the big people! Overall a great birthday party, but of course in shock that she is two.

Brinley on the horse for the full 30 minutes! Never moved!

Look at this - both smiling at the same time!!! Don't you like their matchy matchy outfits! Whitaker loves it when Creighton wears the same thing he does.

Brinley was trying to give them a hug and got sandwiched! Such a cute picture!!

Aren't they awesome - so excited that they got the horses that moved up and down. It's a donut, coffee and horses that really get them going in the morning!

2nd Annual Valentines Day Party

2009-02-11T21:55:00.008-06:00

Brinley decorating her cookie
Chris, Whitaker and Madison all focusing on decorating their cookies
"Really?!?! I get to eat all the icing!"
"I just dumped out the entire bottle of green sprinkles on my cookie - you know it looks like a putting green now"

Brinley taking advantage of Brooke no looking at what she is doing...

Whitaker and Madison
All of our fun friends that could join us for the fun day!

This was our second annual Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating event!!! It was so fun, this year we doubled our friends because most of them brought a brother or sister. Haha!! Over all everyone ate a ton of sugar and then we let them go outside and run it all off. They were cute not sure what to do when you get to finally make a mess with your food. Brinley loved eating all the frosting and Whitaker loved dumping all the sprinles on his cookie!

Where was Creighton - just hanging out and enjoying the fresh air after everyone was done with their cookie!!!

President Obamas first 100 days in Office

2009-02-01T21:01:00.004-06:00

This is from a www.general.org - and I thought it was very informative on what is taking place in our government. I wish I had more time to find this information out on my own but I don't so I get it from other website sights - check it out!!! Very sad to hear what the President is about to overturn!!! Keep praying that our President's heart will be turned around.

From Cindy Jacobs at generals.com

Dear Intercessors,

We are at a critical juncture of history in America. I must say that for me it is a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, I have longed for an African American president to heal the land. (I also want to one-day see an Asian, Hispanic, and other ethnicities as well.) On the other hand, there are serious challenges ahead of us on biblical grounds.

I strongly feel that we must stay on the wall during this time of transition, therefore, we are calling for a concerted prayer effort for our new President, his cabinet, and the new administration. The first 100 days of a new administration sets the course for what will unfold over the term of the presidency.

Last week, we sent a newsletter to our United States Reformation Prayer Network, alerting them to several new White House Policies that were posted to the official www.whitehouse.gov website on President Obama's first day in office. I checked the sections labeled Civil Rights and Women's Rights, and was grieved at what was posted. Here are just a few of the points:

Support for the LGBT Community (lesbian/gay/bi-sexual/transgender)
Expanded hate crimes bills. These are the type of bills that stop all "hate speech", such as pastors preaching against homosexuality from their pulpits.
Support of Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT Couples
Opposition to a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage
Repeal "Don't Ask-Don't Tell" policies in the military
Expand adoption rights for same sex-same couples
Expand human embryonic stem cell research, which destroys human embryos
Opposition to any attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade
Increased funding for birth control and abortions

Points 8 and 9 were cited as priorities under our new president's administration.

Some of you may already be familiar with these policies, but I am urging us all to set ourselves as watchmen on the wall in prayer for our nation, our new president, and his administration. Last weekend I read the book, The Faith of Obama by Stephen Mansfield. I truly believe that God is able to turn the heart of our President.

Already, however, the floodgates have been opened with this new administration that has said that it will, among other things, pass a Freedom of Choice bill that will undo all the pro-life laws across the nation. My friends, we have spent years praying with Lou Engle and theCall. I have been an advisor for these wonderful prayer events since they began in year 2000 and yet, we have not changed the nation.

Recently, I received information on what is being called "The Abortion Manifesto". This is a document that was presented to President Obama for use during his first 100 Days in Office. It is officially called Advancing Reproductive Rights and Health in a New Administration, and was signed by a list of heavy hitters such as the American Civil Liberties Union [ACLU].

Just last week, President Obama reversed the ban on the rescinded the Mexico City Policy, lifting restrictions previously placed upon non-governmental organizations from using federal funding received to perform abortions overseas. Yesterday, Congress approved the President's economic stimulus bill, which originally included hundreds of millions of dollars to fund the abortion industry. Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House of Representatives, disgracefully endorsed this stimulus bill by arguing that reducing the birthrate and thereby, the costs associated with raising infants and children, will benefit the economies of states in financial distress. The funding for abortion provisions were eventually stripped from the stimulus package due to strong Republican opposition. Within the stimulus package remained, however, 2.7 billion to fund embryonic stem cell research. Pelosi also has a "plan B" in place for providing millions in funding to abortion groups; resurrecting a previously proposed bill entitled Prevention First Act [H.R. 819], which would not only fund abortions on demand, but would mandate abortion referrals.

Some of the suggestions contained in The Abortion Manifesto are already well under way according to the actions that our new administration has taken within its first two weeks in office. We must, however, diligently pray that God will intervene so that what is written in this Abortion Manifesto, as well as on the www.whitehouse.gov website under Women's Rights, will not be carried out any further.

Please scan these information sources and intercede diligently for our new president and his administration. The Abortion Manifesto | New White House Policies

We have also included a petition from The Family Research Council asking that Congress not require Christian taxpayers to fund abortion on demand or mandated abortion referrals. This is a crime against conscious! It is surprising how many believers in the nation do not understand that our government has already funded Planned Parenthood and other abortion giants with hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayers' money. Click here to sign the petition-it's not too late!

This is our opportunity to step up to the plate and be a voice as well as pray. There comes a time when we need not only to pray, but also get up off of our knees and put feet to our prayers by using our voices and our pens.

Go on the web sites of your Representative in Congress and the Senate, and lovingly, but firmly, express your dismay for the direction in which the nation is being taken. You can also write the office of the President directly.

At the present time, about 30 states have a constitutional amendment in place stating to effect that marriage is defined as being between one man and one woman. This is being hotly contested, however, by judicial activism. It is a shock to think that millions of Americans could cast their votes and be a majority voice, only to find it co-opted by a handful of activist judges.

In addition, the moral fiber of this nation seems to be rotting. We are paying the piper for allowing our universities to be taken over by social activists. I am deeply grieved to think that my taxpayer money goes to fund courses on gay literature. The National Educator's Association of America [NEA] now funds the fight against biblical marriage in such states as California.

What are we going to do? Why aren't we informed? How has the Body of Christ fallen asleep at the wheel of the nation? We must ask ourselves these hard questions. The truth is that we have no one to blame but ourselves. The church must awaken and cry out against injustice in every form--both moral and social. We need to learn to pray, write, talk, coalesce, and be informed as never before.

With deep conviction as to the condition of the United States of America, I wrote the book, The Reformation Manifesto. According to The Great Commission, we are called to disciple and teach our nations about the word of God. We have for the most part, only taught ourselves in the church and, in some cases, not even done a good job at that.

So, what now? First of all, we need an informed prayer army. There are strongmen positioned in every sector of our society. They have been set in place for seventy years or longer and we are just seeing the fruit of their unholy revolution.

We cannot wait another year to move and raise up an army of reformers to change the nation. The enemy does not delay or count the cost. We must be pro-active and stop his advance for the sake of God's Kingdom.

For more information about Convergence '09, click here.

Engaged in the battle for the soul of our nation!

Cindy Jacobs

A Pacy!!!

2009-02-01T20:23:00.003-06:00

This is Brinley looking under the ottoman for the pacy and then getting really happy that she found one!!!
This is her showing me because she is not supposed to have it yet and Lisa's hands in the picture saying yeah - come to me and give me a hug!
Brinley ran into the other room and left Lisa hanging - poor Lulu - no love

Oops I did it again!

2009-02-01T19:57:00.008-06:00

Brinley was coming around the corner and I just happened to get this shot - it was priceless I did miss the face plant shot because I was cracking up!

A week in Breckenridge

2009-01-09T21:01:00.013-06:00

For New Years we spent the week in Breckenridge. It was so nice to get away from the norm and get out to the country. This is a place that I always went when I was little and big and I love taking the kids out there now so they can make memories. We explored, played golf, played in the sand, all the fun things. There was one bummer that lingered over us the whole week, Ernies was closed. This is a staple, a mexican food restaurant that has alot of memories which makes it the best mexican restaurant ever!! Whitaker ever asks for it randomly. Either way we had great weather, great food, great family and overall a great time!!

This is actually a picture the night before we left for Breckenridge. On this day Creighton rolled over for the first time.
KK, ML and Lisa all came up later and joined in the fun.

One of Brinley's favorite things to do is to talk on the phone and wait it's Lisa's too - two peas in a pod
This is what Lisa and Papa did on NYE - Lisa read a magazine and Papa listened to a movie with his headphones.

Whitaker slept with his thunder protector on!
Whitaker hugging his little sister

Creighton just smiling at Papa while sitting in Mama's lap - such a precious picture

Creighton Laughing at 5 Months

2009-01-09T20:42:00.003-06:00

Whitaker is at the end of the bed making Creighton laugh, this was soo cute!!!

Out of order but so funny!!!

2008-11-30T20:36:00.005-06:00

We went to a pumpkin patch back in October and I was trying to get all three kids in the picture and thought it would be a smart choice to ask Whitaker to hold Creighton for me but boy was I was wrong!! Brinley threw a fit because she did not get to hold him...this picture totally captures it! Then the next picture she has Creighton and is happy.

Brinley and the Camera...

2008-11-30T20:30:00.001-06:00

Allison has the magic touch, she got Brinley to pose for all these great pictures! It was a riot -Ali got her to kiss at the camera to put her hands on her hips - all very cute!!! Thank you Ali for getting great pictures!

Turkey Trot Pics!!!

2008-11-30T20:24:00.003-06:00

Chelsea, Gayle and LIsa
Greg and Creighton - This is Creighton's warm outfit

We had another great year running the Turkey Trot!! Lisa, Gayle, Erika and Chelsea ran the 8 mile and I think between me and you Chelsea finished ahead of all those girls. Granted she has about 10 years on them and a 12 inches of legs but all done in fun!

Overcast and Gloomy

2008-11-05T14:36:00.001-06:00

I feel gloomy today. The day after Obama has been named President. Anyone else gloomy? Really not much to say...don't have the energy or the will. I feel drained.

Scripture for Tuesday's Election Day

2008-11-02T20:12:00.002-06:00

The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.
Ecclesiastes 10:2

Really...are you kidding me...

2008-10-29T21:16:00.002-05:00

Why am I so caught up in this crazy race. I try each day to ask for the Lord to intercept what is taking place. Everytime something comes up about Obama, LA Times, the Rev. Wright, pro-abortion, anti-constitution, socialism, etc...I seize that moment to just talk with God and ask him to use this to open people's eye to see the truth.

I just recall one word...Idiot!! I have never been known for being compassionate and it is shining through right now.
Really? Really?
You want this man who is possibly going to appoint 2 or 3 Supreme Court Justices during his term in office?
Really?
Do you really want this man who does not take a stand against abortion in office?
Really?
Do you want a man who associates with radicals in office?
Really?
I feel like I could go on and on but we cannot take what the media is feeding us and just run with it. We must do our own research, we must not be complacent. I don't understand and I guess this is my venting...how a person who claims to be a Christian can support this man's decisions, actions, judgement and more importantly his character...like Obama.

All this leads me to another thought another moment of Really?
Ever since I was in high school I have been consumed with the whole idea of the anti-christ. It completely mezmerizes me that people could follow someone who would install such evilness into the country and now I see it. I know Obama is no anti-christ but this is really laying the groundwork for a great illustration of how someone is going to come up and take over our civil rights and take over a country and everyone just be in awe of their doing.
Really? Really?
Too many of us have that mindset of whatever MSNBC says or ABC says is the truth...good try! Why does this make me think of the word - IDIOT!!!! The definition of the word Idiot is an utterly foolish or senseless person. That makes me laugh. I just heard someone call him Inspirational - how is he inspirational!!! Okay I will stop (and write again later) and end with - please don't be an utterly foolish or senseless person also known as an IDIOT!!!

My closing thoughts would be from Chuck Swindoll - Do not be so comfortable or complacent in your Christianity that you do not think.

Fall Festival

2008-10-26T21:16:00.005-05:00

We went to the Stonebriar Fall Festival and had a blast. We saw Riley the ladybug and Madison, Tinkerbell there. Whitaker was a zebra and Brinley is a chicken and by the way she was in heaven with all that candy!!

Sleeping Giant

2008-10-18T21:18:00.004-05:00

Hello friends - my sister sent this to me and I thought it was so powerful! Please read, take to heart and really soak up the scriptures below. I am going to figure out something I can fast from and replace with prayer, maybe it is for me to stop watching Fox News in the afternoon - haha!!!

September 25, 2008

Dear Sleeping Giant…It is time to awaken and “Turn the Tide!”

It has amazed me how the race to the 2008 elections has encompassed so many twists and turns. Now, our nation is also faced with incredible financial consequences because of decades of poor choices on every level (government, business, state, local and individual). Today, as I drove my children to preschool, I found myself praying for our nation and asking the Lord how I could help bring change. As many of you, I am concerned about the coming weeks, months and years. I am also concerned about the future of our nation and what we will be leaving as a legacy to our children and children’s children. A thought then came to me, “It’s time to turn the tide and call the sleeping giant to pray.”

Who is the sleeping giant? It’s you and me! According to the media, it is the moms of the United States who are busily working to raise our children, care for our homes, buy groceries, make it to soccer games and various school functions, pay bills, get laundry done, set up play dates, and the list goes on and on. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are an estimated 82.8 million mothers of all ages in the U.S. and approximately 5.6 million (2006 estimate) of those are stay home mothers. (January 2, 2008 “Facts for Features” by the U.S. Census Bureau) That is an astronomical number! The press calls us the “sleeping giant” because we are not the vocal majority. Our voices have not been heard…but the time is now. Let’s make our voices heard where it really counts!

Who am I? I am a college educated woman in my 30’s who was given and made the choice to not work outside our home. I have 5 children ages 3-10 who keep me on my toes…24/7. I am a soccer and ballet mom with 3 other children who will one day add to that load. I am married and help my husband run our business in addition to housework and managing our personal finances. I attend church and love serving the Lord by blessing and serving others. I have friends all over the nation and world who are in the same boat. I have dreams of being debt free, retiring with dignity, seeing the world, making a difference in my lifetime, and leaving a legacy for my children and children’s children. You and I have much common ground!

Friend, I am asking you to consider joining me and countless other moms who will cross the line of no return. I am inviting you to be a part of the awakening giant and turn the tide of this nation. I am not asking you to go to a meeting, work phones or anything of that sort. Very simply…I am asking you to consider fasting and praying for the 21 days leading up to the November 4th elections. The dates are October 15-November 4, 2008. I urge you to consider what you can lay down for the cause of our nation’s future. Some may choose a liquids only fast while others may opt for a Daniel fast. Many may be inclined to lay down sweets, videos/movies, television, etc. Whatever the sacrifice, the idea is to use that time to pray in unity with other women for a concentrated time. I believe when we stand in unity with the good of our nation, submission to the heart of the Lord and a cry for godly integrity at every level of our nation as our focus, there will be no stopping our impact!

Here are some prayer focuses and scriptures you may find helpful: (taken from “Pray for Our Nation” copyrighted and published by Harrison House in 1999 – excellent tool)

1- Prayer for our current President (scripture: Romans 13:1, Proverbs 21:1, 28:2)

a. The Lord would guide him.

b. He would be surrounded by wise counsel.

c. He would have discernment, understanding and knowledge.

d. Forgive and bless him.

2- Prayer for Congress (scripture: Proverbs 8:15, 19:21, 21:30, 15:22)

a. That by the power of the Lord, they would make laws that are just.

b. That they would make right decisions concerning politics, social welfare and economics.

c. That they would be motivated by the hand of the Lord more than partisan and personal concerns.

d. Forgive and bless them.

3- Prayer for the economy (scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17,18, 28:12, Psalms 112:1-3)

a. That people of skill and wisdom with inspired ideas would be raised up in these times.

b. Congress would have foresight and not vote just concerning the present but would have eyes to see the future.

c. The Lord would continue to prosper our nation as we have given to the poor and needy worldwide.

d. That repentance on every level would begin for the debt of this nation – government, business/Wall Street, state, local and individual. We have all had a hand in the increase of debt in this nation. From the individual carrying credit card/consumer debt to the billionaire on Wall Street who financed questionable

loans, to our government that has taken loans from nations such as China, Russia, etc. to finance our nation’s debt. Our need for more and inability to patiently wait for the right time for purchases has created a monster to be reckoned with. We must repent for the debt we have allowed ourselves to incur (whether emergency reasons or just couldn’t deny oneself), humble ourselves and ask the Lord for his strategy on becoming a nation free from the chains of debt on every level.

4- Prayer for elections (scripture: Luke 12:1-3, John 16:13)

a. All U.S. citizens would vote intelligently in all elections.

b. The Lord would bring to light the hidden things so that we would vote in line with His plan, will and purpose using wisdom and demanding honesty and uprightness from our politicians.

c. The Lord would cause our nation to become so weary with sin and degradation in our leadership that we will begin to seek out godly leaders as a nation.

d. The Lord would give upright and honest leaders favor with the public and media

5- Prayer for Foreign Relations (scripture: Proverbs 16:7, Matthew 28:18,19)

a. The Lord would give us favor in the earth.

b. The Lord would open doors to the gospel that have been closed.

c. Godly men and women to fill positions of international leadership and would be equipped with skill and wisdom in working with international affairs.

6- Prayer for Social Conscience to be restored (scripture: Acts 24:16, Proverbs 20:6,7)

a. The value of teaching our children to not only live for the good of themselves but the good of others would be revived.

b. As a nation, we would once again strive for integrity and excellence.

c. That our nation would become mindful of the need to pray and seek the Lord’s wisdom in all things.

7- Prayer for the Media (scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Psalms 68:11)

a. That journalists and publishers would be raised up who will walk in integrity and speak, write and print truth no matter the opposition.

b. That citizens of this nation would no longer buy into or support the hype of the media as a whole.

8- Prayer for National Protection (scripture: John 16:13)

a. Divine protection for the people of this nation.

b. Stop strategies of destruction that our enemies would try to evoke.

c. Give wisdom and strategy to leaders concerning the safety of our nation.

d. Help us to be watchful and discerning as a people.

e. Help us to unite with leaders to insure that all Americans can enjoy freedom without fear.

9- Prayer for our military (scripture: Psalms 119:114, 117, Isaiah 41:12,13)

a. Protect them and their families as they protect and defend us.

b. Encourage and strengthen them: body, soul and spirit.

c. That each soldier and leader would be given wisdom, discernment and knowledge of the enemies’ plans.

d. Give our military forces favor.

“Direct my thoughts, words and work, wash away my sins in the immaculate Blood of the Lamb, and purge my heart by thy Holy Spirit…Daily frame me more and more into the likeness of Thy Son, Jesus Christ.” -George Washington, 1st U.S. President

Ladies, I believe with every ounce of my being that we really can make a difference. We can turn the tide of our nation! I and many others feel these elections are crucial, as well as decisions being made concerning our economy and international standings. You may want to begin praying and fasting immediately. Great! Whether you start now or on the 15th, I encourage you to pray, talk it over with your family and cross the line of no return.

Thank you for your consideration. Should you choose to join this prayer strategy, I encourage you to let other godly women/moms know. This will allow us to build a network of support in the coming days that will surely be filled with intense times of prayer. Together, you and I will create a legacy our children and children’s children will be thankful to receive. Let’s not be silent anymore and turn the tide together!!!

In His Service,

C. Swank

turnthetide@msn.com

Chicken Dinner

2008-10-13T14:45:00.002-05:00

Whitaker First Soccer Season

2008-10-05T22:18:00.005-05:00

It has started and we all love it-kids in sports.

Whitaker is playing mini soccer for 3 year olds. Honestly he really loves it, after the first game he asked me where we were going and I told him home and he started whining saying he wanted to stay and play more soccer. He would play the whole time no problem. His little brain is getting it and understands what is going on - so fun to watch. He is number 7 in the pictures as if you can't tell with his long hair. His team has not won a game but they have fun. Whit did score in the second game when I was out of town, two goals actually. One for us and one for the other team! We also have a fabulous coach that is good about trying to play everyone. I will post more pictures as I get them...

Kids say the Darndest Things...

2008-09-12T19:32:00.003-05:00

So lately some of the things coming out of Whitaker's mouth are absolutely hilariuos - here is sample - if this is any indication of what Brinley is going to say oh wow we are in for a laugh!!!

(before Creighton was born) "Mommy are you going to pop that baby out?"
"No Mommy Donald is a duck not a boy".(while watching Mickey Mouse Club)
"I want to watch golf and relax". (This is after playing outside for an hour or so)
After his first soccer game - "Mommy I don't want to go home I want to play more soccer"
Cathy told him to go ask Robert before he let Gizmo outside and Whitaker looks at Cathy and goes "That is a good idea, Cathy"
"Brinley Suck It!!" I asked him where he heard that and he said Daddy and Doug say that when they watch football - nice huh?

All Three Together

2008-08-31T20:48:00.000-05:00

Creighton at One Week

2008-08-24T19:40:00.003-05:00

These are some updated pictures of the newest member. He is one week old in these and a wonderful baby. Already sleeping 4 to 5 hours at night! Love that!!! Yeah!!! Whitaker and Brinley love to hold him and touch him. Brinley is very "motherly" to him. When I am feeding she wants to be apart of it.

Creighton at 1 Week

Brinley, Whitaker and Creighton saying Cheese!!!

Johnny, Lisa and Katie (johnny's fiance)

Mama with Brinley and Little Creighton

Whitaker Singing to Creighton

2008-08-09T20:23:00.004-05:00

We captured this moment today at the hospital.

It's a Boy 8-8-8

2008-08-09T08:17:00.008-05:00

Daddy with Creighton ----- Sophie holding little boy, Madison, Brinley, Whitaker and Daddy all looking at the new arrival

Brinley the Big Sister ------ Mommy exhausted after pushing!

Little boy all cozy!

Creighton Walker Williams made his appearance at 4:10 p.m. on Friday. He was two days past his due date and we were debating whether or not to induce, no need too, he showed up on the luckiest day of the century. I had small contractions at 3:30 a.m and by 6 they were a little more intense so we went to hospital. I was so paranoid that this baby would come like Brinley I just wanted to be in a hospital no matter what. We checked in and measured me at 3 cm at 7 a.m. I had a fabulous nurse, Jill, that was convinced this baby's shoulders were stopping his head from coming down, which is why she suggested I try the runner positions to get him to turn. It worked but still took a while. By 2:15 p.m. I was at a 6 so she gave me a bit of potossin(Sp?) and that helped but she upped it a bit more so by 3:15 I was a full 8. That is when the contractions got worse! So by 3:50 I was in full labor. After about 4 big pushs out came a little boy. Of course my first question is why is he not screaming and second is the cord around his neck. After a couple of rubs on the chest from doc he let it rip! Praise the Lord!!

A small sign from God that he is in control, as though I doubt. When we went in for the first sonogram at 12 weeks, the doctor said there was fluid in his kidneys and sent us to a different doc so she could get a better look, high risk Baby Doc. She confirmed there was but nothing we could do right now except come back. Of course we immediately prayed but did not worry knowing God had something in store. She talked to us about it and said that it could be a kink in the tube that allows him to pee but I had a good amount of fluid so that was not a huge concern but when he comes out he might have to have surgery if it does not work it self out. We went back 6 weeks later and everything was fine, great confirmation! But double confirmation that there is not kink in his body that will allow his body to release pee, when he came out and his warm body his the cold room he just started spraying everywhere and he had a ton to spray. Thank you Lord just another little sign that He is in control and that we are blessed to have another little baby.

He weighs in at 6 lbs 12 oz and 19 inches long. He is bald and very fair skin. Precious little boy! I will post better pictures as soon as I get them today.

Where is Baby Number 3

2008-08-01T08:37:00.001-05:00

Today is a new month and maybe this little baby will decide to show up today. My due date is not till the 6th but COME ON since the other two were early I really thought this one would be too. I also thought since I was so busy keeping up with them that it would trigger labor, clearly not the case. It is too hot to last any longer. Usually I don't like the idea of a baby coming early but today I am ready. Let's get life with 3 kids rolling!

Puddin Fun!!

2008-06-25T20:59:00.003-05:00

So I was reading in this book on some fun summer activities and they mentioned taking pudding and letting them use their hands to make pictures on paper. So we tried this but what kids are really going to put it on paper. We started off with great intentions of putting it on the paper which lasted for about two minutes, which is fine with me! Either way a fun activity. I highly suggest it but don't allow them to have clothes on or touch you with their little hands!

The Power of a Girl - at a young Age!

2008-06-19T20:21:00.006-05:00

Madison and Whitaker played dress up. I guess I need to go and get some boy dress up stuff.
Where do you find fireman, policeman dress up stuff? His hair does not help his case.

Whitaker Running the Horses

2008-06-16T13:24:00.005-05:00

This is the funniest thing to watch and I will add a more animated one with Greg calling the race, but this Whitaker's new favorite thing to do, Run the Horses. Greg took him to Grand Prairie on a Saturday and the winning jockey gave Whitaker his goggles so of course he has to wear them when ever he rides Rocky. Poor Rocky has to run in races 4 or 5 times a day. Also I have attached pictures of Whitaker with his goggles on. Don't think we forgot about Brinley, she has a horse and it is named, Snowcoverd Baseball but she is not a fan of riding it like Whitaker.

Spray Park with Cousins

2008-06-01T16:04:00.004-05:00

Ben and Whit Running Through the Water - Ben and Beau getting water dumped on them.

Brinley and Ben Playing while Beau was soaking up the water up the nose

Brothers hanging out with their kiddos!

Brinley 15 Months

2008-06-01T16:00:00.003-05:00

Precious Brinley!
Oh the faces that she loves to make! I tried to capture a couple but need to get more!

Memorial Day Fun!

2008-06-01T15:56:00.000-05:00

Swimming fun!

Galveston Vacation

2008-05-30T13:34:00.005-05:00

We had a fun family vacation in Galveston. Whitaker and Brinley both got to see the beach even if it was brown, they don't know the difference between nice sand and yucky sand, sand is sand people! So they had a blast. We stayed in a beautiful home that slept about 20 people and for a couple of nights we had about 18 people sleeping there. The only peeps not there were the Beaudines, who were missed! It was late night poker tournaments then early riser children, lots of coffee in the morning and beach! Overall a great time!!

Wes and Johnny walking back from surfing

Gayle covering up Whitaker's body with sand

Family photo

Brinley and Whitaker playing outside

Lulu, KK, Gayle and Brinley relaxing on the golf course while Whitaker putts

Whitaker and Brinley got to see a real life octopus while Johnny was surfing on 2 inch waves

Wes, Russell, Papa and Brinley - Whitaker telling Lisa that he only wants to play with Katie - "No Lulu, Katie plays tennis with me!"

Spring Pictures

2008-03-17T15:38:00.008-05:00

We went to the Arboretum today for Dallas Blooms and it was beautiful. Whitaker was a little bummed that there were no bunnies, horses or cows to see. Not sure where he got horses or cows but he did get to pet the goats, wheww!! We had a couple of different friends join but of course Madison Bishop was with us and Whitaker and her got to enjoy a good ole-fashion root beer float together. So cute!

Brinley's First Birthday Party

2008-03-09T21:07:00.013-05:00

After a day of snow and cold, Saturday was a beautiful day. It was sunny and we were able to go outside and play during Brinley's Birthday Party. She had no interest eating her cake but loved her cheese. I can't believe it, she is one. She actually turned one in February but still so bizarre. Gayle came in town and hung out with us all day, which was a treat!! We missed you Mama and Papa, Cheryl and Bob and Ali and Jenny.

Happy Birthday Brinley!!

Snow Day March 2008

2008-03-06T19:39:00.007-06:00

Finally we got snow...and we loved every minute of it. Brinley was a great sport and lasted only a bit but Whitaker could not get enough. Of course playing in the front yard with snow or no snow is not complete unless Robert and Cathy are with us, so we got Robert out of his man cave and he joined us in the fun!

Uncle Robert

2008-02-14T21:00:00.004-06:00

Isn't he going to make a great dad, after 2 years, finally we got Robert to read to Whitaker. See Robert it is not that hard to read to little people, that is only 2% of the parenting job ! HAH!!

Valentine's Day Party

2008-02-13T14:37:00.007-06:00

Valentine's Day with 8 of Whitaker's Closes Friends.
We decorated cookies, played outside, ate lunch, gave them lots of candy and then after everyone left tried to get Whitaker to take a nap! HA!

Madison, Clay, Whitaker, Chris, Alexa, Jax, Christopher, Nicholas

Jax, Nicholas, Clay and Alexa decorating their cookies

Chris watching Christopher decorate and eat his cookie while Clay concentrates on the icing

Desitin all over the Ottoman

2008-02-13T14:18:00.005-06:00

Mommy come here, look!

Puerto Rico Trip

2008-02-11T13:36:00.002-06:00

Puerto Rico 2007

Looks its Christmas!!

2007-12-29T13:33:00.003-06:00

Fourth Annual Rock Creek Christmas Party

2007-12-09T19:44:00.000-06:00

Rock Creek is the street we live on and for the last four years we have been having a Christmas Party that involves food, white elephant gift and usually a late night game of Texas Hold'em. I think our boys are getting old because noone could stay up late anymore playing. Poor guys!!!! I love that we know our neighbors and enjoy most of them, at least the ones that show up for the party. There was a handful of people that I wish showed up but had company party conflicts, oh well next year!!

John and Greg cooking Group Shot

Me and Cathy - Point of reference this is my friend that took me to the hospital when Brinley was born and was apart of the whole thing. From riding in the car at 6 in the morning to telling her to be quiet as I scream to watching Brinley come into this world. Poor thing knows what natural child birth sounds likes and looks like and I am pretty sure she will make sure she gets her epidural! HAHA!!!

Partial Group eating at one table - Thoms opening up their White Elephant Gift

All I have to say is that I am so happy we did not end up with this gift because that means we have to keep up with it for a year and regift it - urrg!!! Yeah John is responsible for making sure it makes it back next year. John is the guy in black behind Greg opening the gift that has been around since year one!

Thanksgiving 2007

2007-11-22T20:46:00.001-06:00

Thanksgiving 2007 -Turkey Trot and Family Dinner

This is my favorite holiday, everyone is in a great mood and you don't have the pressure of buying anyone anything. Easter is similar but people are not in the "holiday" spirit like they are at Thanksgiving. Either way, God blessed us with a beautiful day getting a little run in before gorging ourselves with yummy food, all made with love!!! This year was so great it started at 6:30 a.m. with Whitaker waking up saying "terkey trot?, terkey trot?" So we all got bundled up and headed out into the 37 degree weather. There was a great spirit in the air. Gayle and Lisa were the superstars and ran the 8-mile and the rest of us, Greg, Whitaker, Johnny, Katie, Amy, Erica, Stick and Doug all ran the fun run. Whitaker did not last and Greg took him and played and Brinley and I finished the race. She was all snuggled up and took a nap while I ran the 3 miles! Then we hauled it back up the tollway to change and take showers and grab the mashed potatoes and headed back downtown to ML's Studio to have Thanksgiving Dinner and boy what a great time. KK and Jimmy did a great job of setting up the tables! (Jimmy is not in the group picture) Lots of food and fun! We did our traditional go around the group and say one thing we are thankful for and we all did it without any tears. I think some of us where tearing up when Jimmy was talking but we made it through and boy was Russell happy!!! We missed Wesley, but he has a job now, so that is big thanks!

Things I am thankful for:
My Heavenly Father who constantly reminds me in a gracious way I need him on a daily basis.
Family. Our ability to have a "come on in mentality" in our homes. We may not allow for others to truely know what is going on in our lives but either way it is nice to know family is there!
Health for my kids and husband who are all doing well so far through this cold season. Also for Mama and Papa's health, each day is another day that God has given them to us to talk with and treasure the moments.
Friends- This has been such a fun year of getting to know new friends. Someone told me I am in the days when I can pick my friends kids based on what mom's I like and that is so true!! So I have enjoyed both Whitaker's friends and their moms! And also the friendships that have been in my life for a long time!

Pops and ML Group Shot

Ashley James and Rachel Uncle Jimmy and Papa trying to hear what is going on

Groups sitting around watching football - gwynn, elizabeth and mama

Ashley and Bob playing with Brinley

Dave, Lisa and Cheryl Grandmother and Mama with Brinley

Turkey Trot participants

8 milers-damn overachievers! Me and Brinley

Watching more football Brother and Sister - Greg and Gayle

Whitaker watching Mickey Mouse - Russell and Ashley

Overachievers with Whitaker and Brinley

Halloween 2007

2007-10-31T20:19:00.001-05:00

This was our Second Annual Spaghetti and Trick or Treat Get Together. Whitaker was a peacock and Brinley was a bumble bee. Sophie was a jeanie (sp?) and James was Batman. This was Whitaker's first Halloween and he got it immediately that you go to a door, knock, say trick or treat and then walk away with candy. At some homes he would then stand there put down his candy bag and use his sign language and his words and say "more, more?". Pretty fun!!! Brinley of course made it till about 7:30 and then thought this was boring so Matt took her back home. Very nice of him! An way it was fun and Sophie and Whitaker had a blast. Thank you KK for the wonderful salad and Grandmother for the cleanup. What a life saver!! That made walking back into the house such a happy occasion.

Sidenote - what is it with people putting out candy in a bowl on the front porch. You know they are home but they don't want to be social, just social enough to put the candy out but not enough for them to have interaction with another human. I find this so weird. Why don't people enjoy seeing the little people enjoy parts of their life that they have already experienced. Where are the smiles that say "oh I remember that" or " oh how cute, when my little boy was that age," or "Yeah, I never got to do that" but with a look that says they wish they could have! Hum...i found this extremely odd and sad.

Sophie and Whitaker Playing in the Mud and Making Brownies

2007-10-27T15:00:00.001-05:00

On a beautiful afternoon Sophie and Karen came over and I tried to get Sophie to show Whitaker that is was cool to dig in the dirt and to get his hands dirty. She was very successful and I was so excited to see him with dirty hands!!! Then we ate Spaghetti outside and then went inside and cooked brownies, what a fun fall evening! Of course Brinley viewed all this while sucking on her apple and sitting in her high chair. So sweet!

Pat Green

2007-10-21T15:13:00.000-05:00

CASA had their annual Gala event, with a silent and live auction, both being very exciting. Mark and Dawn invited us to the event. The dress was Cowboy Couture, which meant I had to find some cowboy boots and a bling bling belt! Pat Green was the performer for the event and he did a great job! It was so exciting and fun! His songs are great and everyone had a blast! OH yeah - at the very end Pat threw his picks up in the air and then I crawled on stage and got them. What got into me, not sure but it was sure fun.

Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-18T21:19:00.000-05:00

We went to a pumpkin patch in Flowermound. It was great! The weather was wonderful and we found out that Brinley is allergic to hay! Crazy!

Our Trip to Austin

2007-10-11T08:18:00.001-05:00

This is our trip to Austin where we went to
cheer Gayle to victory in her Triathlon.
We stayed at Lake LBJ and had a
great time.
Grandmother (Greg's mom) and Beth
went with us as well. We stayed at a
great condo on the lake.

Great getaway from Dallas.

2007-10-10T15:30:00.001-05:00

These are a great group of pictures, the first one is Cheryl, Mama and Lisa at a wedding. We had a great time but it was in Waco. Then on the way home we saw this rainbow and I attempted to take a picture of it because it was the closest to a rainbow I had been. Greg was looking for the pot of gold and I was looking for the Skittles. Then there is the head shot of Johnny, ,thought it was cute.

The last picture is of Greg and Whitaker in their ties. This is the first time for Whitaker to be in a tie. Anytime he puts on Daddy's he says "Daddy Work...Daddy make money!" Very Cute!

James 21st Birthday Celebration

2007-10-10T15:26:00.002-05:00

James and Monty Montgomery on his 21st Birthday. James loves Monty Montgomery! Brinley got recognized because she was the only baby that could sit on the table and clap on the 2 and 4.

2007-10-10T15:15:00.001-05:00

This is Whitaker at the State Fair eating his ice cream and then after the fair in their bath towels.

Aren't they adorable!!! Oh just love every moment!

Whitaker and Brinley in the Tonka Truck

2007-10-10T15:07:00.000-05:00

Whitaker loves to put Brinley in things so she can experience what Greg and I used to do to him...haha!!

Brinley's Pink Dress

2007-10-10T15:03:00.001-05:00

This is Brinley's first wedding and she loved wearing her little pink dress and shoes

2007-08-26T14:23:00.000-05:00

This is my first time to post something on a blog. What a fun thing. I thought this would be a good way to keep family updated on pictures and goodies from us.