Ketchup!

Charlie's a tenderhearted little dude and he was so cute with Molly.

Whatta good big cousin boy.

the FIVE handsome grandsons...some of them were looking at me, some of them were looking at Tom...I did tell them to keep looking at Tom till he was done but nonetheless...sorry Tom.

The FIVE lovely granddaughters

not sure if it'd make the Christmas card but it's in the running. wonder if I could photoshop the wooden spoon OUT?

as always, picture perfect.

Andy, Duncan, Phebe and Charlie.

All TEN of my parents grandkids

This is a miracle, in and of itself. 18 people, 10 of which are KIDS, 95 degree heat (not including the scorching heat index), tired and cranky babies and to top that off? we were too far back for the little remote to work so we all had to collectively scoot forward. I'd say this turned out pretty awesome! Hoot HOOT!

I have quite a bit of catching up to do...so I will start slowly.

My brother and his 3 kids returned to Cali this past Tuesday. Always sad. It was so nice to get to be with him and all of his kids. It's not wrong to wish they lived in the same area, is it?

I am so glad we were able to get the 18 family member picture above. That was no small feat...These pix were from last Sunday, August 15th (which was also my kid bro's 35th birthday)...we went to church with my parents and then descended onto their house to photograph.

On that note, my parents are on their way here, so I'd best get some coffee brewing.

Hope you are enjoying this overcast, rainy Saturday. I know I am.

Brownie batter and good times, good times!

Christmas carols playing cheerily throughout the lower level, sounds of glee and good times from the upper level and occasionally throughout the downstairs when Levi and Piper chase each other (STOP THAT SCREAMING...you are ruining my mood)...and brownie batter...does it really get any better than that, after a serving of Creamy Crockpot Chicken (affectionately referred to as triple C now and then)...?? I will come and put anyone's lights on their tree for that!
Beck, I had a great time putting the 11 strands of lights on the tree...and when I come back to put on #12, we will get our pic taken in front of it. I will help u with the ribbon and ornies too if you want. just let me know. I really just wanted to get this pic of Scott with the batter and you with the batter...because they are quite funny. Time to go clean up the living room and take care of my frantic baby girl!! love and peace to you all. Merry Christmas!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Take that...and do something about it...make sure to say it loud and proud. They can't take Christ out of my Christmas. (sorry, Beck got my hackles up with an email this morning, wish I knew how to post that here...it's good and it's about how a lot of stores and such won't let their employees say "Merry Christmas"). We are going to refer to it as ChristX instead of X-Mas. (yes, I know in the Greek, X is Christ's symbol but I know that is not what most Americans mean when they refer to it as that) I guess it was just a matter of time till the "establishment" got to our Christmas. Christ has been out of the public forum for a long time now, thanks to Madelyn Murray O'Hare! ok, done preaching. for now!

Here's the rest...

Christmas 2005
watch out for the Loch ness Monster, that's all I have to say, those aren't fish nippin' at your toes
Christmas 2004...whatta lovely couple!
Just got on my blog and thought that this one from yesterday afternoon had gone thru...hmmm, guess not. So it's a day late for you Becky but maybe that will make the memories of your lovely date last night refreshed thru the day!! When I told you I had posted again in honor of your anniversary, you probably thought I was crazy! Well here ya go!! It was waiting to be edited?? weird.
Next up, our get together of friends at my lovely friend, Donna's house this past Wednesday!

Happy 4th Anniversary, Beck and Scott!

November 29, 2003

Here's to the next 40+ years!! May the Lord bless your marriage and take you to places you never thought possible in your life!! I love you two and we are thankful for your little family!

I have been trying to post some pix for the past 45 minutes at least, and blogger won't let me! darn-it!! I've never run into the problem to this extent! they are not helping my blogging life! (I will have words with them...ha ha, just kiddin')

allright...it's now almost 6 p.m. and blogger just let me upload...so, Becky, sorry for not getting this up for you while you were at work. I had every intention of doing so!! Hope your night out is very relaxing and nice!