New Years Eve 2004

I look at all these pictures of all these great people and think to my self how lucky I am. We moved to NC in January 2000 and didn't know anyone. Thanks to these people who all live in my neighborhood for making NC our home. Nicole and Wes, Jimmy and Moriah, Steph and Rich, Shelley and O'Brien, Amanda and her kids, Frank and Pat (aka: Pop and Gram) and everyone else not in this picture that we love so much. To Shelley and O'Brien, Chelsea, and Josh, we miss your family so much. I know I speek for all of us in NC, things truely aren't the same with out you, and we miss you dearly!!!! What a great gang we have!!! 

Tummy Time!!

She is already chomping on her hands...And how about a little tummy time, which she hates by the way. Right after I snapped these few pics she cried and then I picked her up and she was happy. Funny how spoiled they get so quick. 

Aly cat...

Look at my little chunck!! She is so cute and full of life. 

Bath time...

Mason and Michael decided to take a bath, once I said yes they couldn't get their clothes off fast enough!! 

All you need is a bathing suit and a tub!!

Okay, so Mason beged me for 2 hours to get in the bath. So I gave in and said yes. Look how much fun they have, why did I say no to begin with. They have a friendship no one can mess with. Let's hope it stays that way forever!! Oh, and notice the blue bath. A first for Mason, then he wanted to add red and make Purple. They had a blast!!!! 

Reflecting Back....

Okay, mom holding Michael, he was so fat. I just want to pinch his cheeks. Taylor hugging Uncle Benny. This was when he just got off the bus coming home from Iraq. What a tearful moment!!! My kids and I playing out in the snow. Pictures of course were taken by Moriah!! We had so much fun that day. There was even enough snow to make a snow man that day. We had alot of fun!!! 

Alyssa Paige

What can I say, just look at her!!! She has blue eyes!!!!Yeah... 

Picture taking time...

Taylor took the two that have Michael in them and The two of Alyssa were taken by Michael. They did a great job didn't they...HAHA! 

Reading, Reading, Reading...

Last night I told Taylor to go get her book for school and read it before bed. Well monkey see mondey do, and Michael found some books of his own and this is where I found them. They love to lay in our new bed, we often find them both in there either playing on it or watching TV together. The picture you see of Taylor was taken by Michael and the picture of Michael was taken by Taylor. Like I said monkey see monkey do, they saw me taking pictures and they wanted to. There are more that they took, those will be on my next blog. They are funny!! 

Daddy's Attention...

Isn't this a great picture? I was cleaning up from dinner last night and I looked up and this is what I saw...I ran for the camera. They are all fighting for daddy's attention. Not actually fighting but ya know what I mean. What a great family I have.  

Benny Wenny...

AND THEN THERE'S UNCLE
BENNY!!!! 

My Step Family!!

Okay this could get confusing. These are my step sisters and brother. (Jamie's Kids) Top Left: Jodi and her husband Rich. Top Right: Jamie and his girlfriend Jessica. Bottom Left: Jeana and her boyfriend David. Bottom Left: Jeana, my nephew Corbin, Jamie Jr., and Jodi. I just want them all to know what a pleasure it was growing up with them. We miss you all so much and we are looking forward to having you all at our house for Christmas 2006!!!!! 

Mom and Jamie

Hello...This is my Mom and Step dad Jamie. Looking good :-)
To my children this Mimi and Papa. Usually every summer Taylor spends a week at their house. This year we are hoping that Michael can join her to. ( Hint, Hint ) Since he has calmed down ALOT!!!!!!!!! Any way we miss ya'll so much and can't wait to see you!! 

This is my dad, my step mom Chris, my step sister Emily, and my step brother Andy. This is a picture from Marchelle's wedding. They all look so nice don't they. I miss them all very much and can't wait to see them. Dad and Chris have been married for 4 years. To my kids this is Grandpa and Nana. Emily just turned 15 in October and Andy just turned 20 in January. Just thought I would share them with you. Till next time... 

This is my baby...Just look how big she is getting. I can't believe how fast it is going. On Feb. 6th Alyssa will be 3 months already. She has the biggest and brighest smile. She will listen to every word you say to her and not hesitate to talk back. Well ya know coo back. She is trying to roll over already. Isn't it too soon?? I guess I just think so because she is the last and I am trying to cherish every baby moment that I can. I did with Tay and Michael too but this hits hard knowing this is truely the last time. Well more pics to come now that I have figured it out. Till next time...