New Pictures

Hopie and her baby...

The girls with Dylan..He doesn't look too happy!

Silly face Hope

Dylan's turn for a funny face

Smile happy baby :)

My sister her boyfriend Jermey and Dylan

WHAT ??

So I see that some of you are confused by my last blog entry. Yes Mike and I are going to make a move to Burleson Texas this July. We are very excited and at the same time nervous as we make such a big change.

We really believe that there are some great things in store for our family there. We know right now our number one priority is to try to give our kids the best life we can. We know that the education in Texas is A1. We also beleive that the "bible belt" has a diffrent feel to it..less liberal than Washington..and as we know in a day and age that kids are so influenced by there surroundings we really want to surround them the best we know how.

Some of you dont know, but I lived in Texas before here and know first hand how this move will be benifical.

We also know that the cost of living is cheaper.. :) So we hope that this will allow us to have things we would never be able to afford here.

Please be praying as we make this move that Gods blessing will be upon us and he will lead and direct us to GREAT things..including jobs and a church!

This is very hard to move away from things so close to us.

This anniversry of RLC will also mark 10 years Mike and I have been with RLC. So its sad to leave the things you grew up with. Mike and I were looking at the Long girls ( a family in our church) and admiring the way they have grown up before our eyes...this is the case for many of the kids at church.

I will terriablly miss my best friend and all the other awsome friends I have..I hold a piece of them with me.

Mikes family are here and will be leaving behind and although they have a brave face I know it must tear them up inside..They hang onto the truth of blessings in our lives.

So I hope that helps with some questions :)

New House

They accepted an offer on our new house today...
This is a 4 bed 2 bath 2465 sq foot home on a little over an acre. We have a pool and hot tub, seperate office and garage, also an additional play room for the kids..
The best part my kitchen has 3 ovens!!
Oh ya, if you didnt know..this house is located in Burleson Texas! :)
Here are just two pictures, more to come!

Easter

Easter Baskets from Grandma Cotten




Easter at Grandma Thompsons House and a special egg hunt with money eggs


Mommy and baby Dylan at church



Kids before church

Dylan's story of rolling over..

"I was in the middle of playing with my toys when I heard something behind me..which gave me the idea"....

"I think I'm going to flip over"..

"Wow..I did it"!

"Look at me..mommy is soo proud that I can't help but smile"

Texas Trip

Our Trip to Texas..
Dylan gets his wings..

Happy to be on the ground and in the sun..the sweatshirt didnt last long :)

Grandpa and his two grandsons..Dylan on the right and Jeffery on the left..one month apart..

Mike got thrown in jail

Melissa in the Stock Yards

Dylan saluting the Texas flag

Night time at the stockyards

Mom and Dad too..

At "Billy Bobs" the worlds largest honky-tonk

My Baby Turns 8

Alexis, my beauty!!

Oh how you have grown up...Looking through all the pictures of you and seeing how fast you have grown.

My sweet baby HAPPY 8Th BIRTHDAY

January 28, 2000

2000

2000

2001

This is the day Alexis brings home the large 4 foot trophy in her pageant.
2002

Too CUTE 2003

2004

2005

Summer at the Beach 2006

Christmas 2007

With Uncle Nathan
2008

My Moms 50th birthday Weekend!!

Lots of pictures of this great weekend we spent with my family from all over the US. We had 16 out of town relatives come and spend the weekend with us to celebrate my moms 50Th birthday! What a FULL and Busy weekend.
Thursday night we had a big spaghetti dinner.
Friday I made a huge brunch and we had a small baby shower for my sister in law and then we headed of to Woodenville for the winery tour.
Saturday morning we landed in Pikes Place for some good meat and cheese at the Italian market and Mac and Cheese at the cheese making place. Then for Mike and I it was off to set the hall up for the special night. Lots of work, some tears (I wanted it perfect) and a sigh of relief!
Sunday was more relaxing, lots of food and fun, took in 27 dresses with my sister in law, while my brother and husband saw some really bad movie..cant even remember the name.
Monday and Tuesday..getting life back to normal :)
Enjoy the pictures..while I realize some of the pictures may not be the most flattering..I pride my self in giving you pictures that capture the true essence of the fun we had, even if maybe I have a better picture.

HALL- BEFORE

HALL-AFTER

My Brother Nathan his Wife Susanne-Baby Bella-Ann and unborn baby boy :)

My best Buddie- Jules what a blessing you are! Thanks for all your help..again! You look great!

A toast to the birthday girl, mom you look awsome in this picture and I think it really captures the beauty of you and this weekend!

Kids singing "get the party started(kids version)" for grandma, and to kick of the party-which they left shortly after singing..but don't they look cute :)

Grandpa and his girl

Fun touring the winery's

Mike and I


Victoria (little sis) and mom

Mom and Me

My best Cousin Angie

Girls at the Brunch

Mike and I at the party :)

Well thats all I can show you ;)