Please Pray .............

for this precious little baby boy. He is really struggling to live. The doctors are at a loss as what to do in his situation. I know God has it all in his plan, but it is so hard for parents to see their precious little one struggling. So pray that the family has strength and baby Stellan does not have to suffer. He is a miracle--never suppose to live and is now 9 months old. You can read more at http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

Christmas in July!

I received my package today!!! I could not be more thrilled with all my special treats from Angie. If you remember not to long ago I posted about the Christmas in July swap -- a swap with another blogger. Well today my package arrived from my partner (Angie herself). It was filled with all kinds of special goodies chosen just for me. I got scrapbooking stickers and paper, brownie mix, book, coasters, a candle that smells delicious, a very cute little sign, a cute "chocolate angel" ornament, and more. I am so thrilled with my goodies! Thanks Angie. If you want to see what everyone else got here is the link:
http://anticwithangie.blogspot.com/2009/07/christmas-in-july-swapthe-results.html

Angie will be hosting another swap in November. If you want to join in the fun. The more the merrier!
Enjoy,
R-

My girl............

I just couldn't resist posting this picture of Miss Duckie. Sorry, she is just so dog gone cute! I love her speckled belly, it is so soft. Her cute little floppy ears are one of my favorites. But most of all her big gorgeous eyes, she looks up at me and it just melts my heart. I love her!

Enjoy,
R-

An Evening with .............

Aunt Nay Nay! (Jordan calls me Nay Nay) My nephew Ben and Neice Jordan got to spend a couple hours with us the other evening. It was a wonderful couple hours, we had so much fun. Jordan and I played on the swing set, in the sandbox, and in the bath tub. Oh bath time is a special treat for Jordan and I. We made special soup for Blue to eat (well drink), we played with dinosaurs, and little pink pigs, and lathered up with the soap, and sprinkled off with the watering can, so much fun. She even went to the van and wanted to go to Target! My kind of girl, shopping Queen!!! I have to go get her and take her shopping one day. Oh what an experience that will be!

Ben and I got to play baseball! He showed me his tree climbing skills and how he acts like a monkey. Even though he was not into the whole pictures taken thing, until I told him I would send these pictures to his cousin Alex! Then he really started hamming it up for the camera! He ate a whole plate of spaghetti and then wanted dessert. I even got to kiss on his cheeks just a little. Maybe next time we will get to go swimming! He is so handsome!

Aren't they just the cutest? I think so! Love them lots! So glad they are close enough to enjoy and spend time with!
Enjoy,
R-

He's a working dog..........

Can you tell he works real hard? Blue goes to work with Jeff every morning then comes home at lunch time. He works very hard, Caitlan decided he needed glasses like the rest of us. So here is Blue with his safety glasses to protect his eyes while he sleeps! Lol
Enjoy,
R-

Just a few more to share.

Have a great day!
Enjoy,
R-

Ohhh, Lookie!

Another dragonfly! I decided to have a photoshoot just the dragonfly and I! So here are a few of the picture that I snapped before he decided to take flight!

Enjoy!
R-

Cuz .............

Let me fill you in on some family history. I was the only daughter, AND the only grandaughter too. There were 6 grandsons and ME!! So can you say spoiled. But here is the rest, my Aunt and Uncle had all boys too, so I was the ONLY neice. REALLY SPOILED!!! So I grew up with all boys and it was fun, because I knew how to work where I could get things my way. POOR BOYS!! They didn't have a chance. I will never forget one time they all wanted to go see a new star wars movie or something totally boyish and I had a fit to go see something totally girlish, and guess what my Uncle made all the boys go see the girly movie!! HA Ha. Oh well, This photo is of my cousin who is the same age as I am. This is Ron. Ron and I actually graduated high school together too, he came to live with us for a little while. I have not seen much of Ron in the past few years as he has his own family now. But this 4th of July they came up for a visit and we totally enjoyed seeing them. So I have been thinking about family and us growing up. It is funny to see what was once all of us kids running around playing ball and swimming to now all of our kiddos are running around playing ball and swimming. I LOVE YOU, RON!! You have a wonderful family and we enjoyed seeing you guys! Come back soon!!!

Dog Days of Summer............

What else is a doggie suppose to do on a hot day? I just sleep. I love getting up on any pillows or blankets that have been left out and I curl up for a good summer nap. My mommy tells me I am the cutest thing ever, don't you agree?

I would curl up in your lap if you would let me. I love to chew on my bones or fetch a toy. I am just a wonderful puppy dog, or at least that is what I am told!
Enjoy,
R-

Now for the boys of the 4th!

My nephew Ben (Jordan's big brother)! It must run in the family as he is enjoying his watermelon too! Silly boy.

My brother (Jr)! Boys and their toys, no matter how old they get boys still have to have their toys to play with. Jr's just happens to be boats and jet ski's!

Having fun! As you can tell the boys had a great time at the lake!
Enjoy,
R-

Watermelon Time..........

Just had to share a few more picutres of Miss Jordan eating watermelon. These were just too cute not to share. Makes me want to go eat some watermelon, only I wish Jordan was here to share it with me.

See I told you she was cute!
Enjoy,
R-

Haven't seen this girl in a while......

I haven't had a post like this in a while. This is the one and only Miss Jordan. She is my beautiful, adorable, fun loving, kissy, curly headed neice. Isn't she just the cutest????? I really enjoyed getting to play with her at the lake. The picture up above is her after she drove daddy's boat! She had to show me her butterfly bathing suit, we had to talk about how cute it was and how blue!

She wanted to sit in all the rings and have someone stack them up so NO ONE could see her. She just grinned and smiled the whole time. Miss Jordan is talking up a storm now and she will certainly let you know what she wants. The photo below is the best picture ever!

Then what is 4th of July without a watermelon???? Well Jordan and I got to share a piece of watermelon. She really liked spitting the seeds in the lake!! She would take a little bite and then look at me and just smile. What a mess??

I am still posting 4th of July pictures. There is still more to come.
Enjoy,
R

4th of July--Post 2

Meet Alex! Alex is Tammy's (post 1) younger brother, and he is absolutely adorable. Caitlan really enjoyed having him to play with, she even asked Alex's daddy (Ron) to buy a house in Knoxville so they could play everyday! Ron has houses in two other states so why not Tennessee too???

Isn't he just handsome?? The last time we got to see Alex he was about 2-3 years old! We are so glad we got to see him and spend time with him. He LOVED swimming. He is a waterdog just like Caitlan.

Alex and his mommy (Hieke). Hieke is from Germany, Ron married her while in the service over there. She is a wonderful mommy and we all just love her.

Alex loved just jumping in the water and climbing back out to jump in again.
Enjoy,
R-