We had a very blessed Easter!! Palmer, Carol and Paul came to visit and we had a wonderful time - even though the weather didn't really cooperate.

We had Dan & my mom and cousins Will and Amanda over on Sunday for a ham dinner.

While Palmer was here, Bart got a new summer Jeep. Palmer will be turning 15 in the Fall so Bart made him drive up and down the driveway.

This past weekend Bart ran in the Ouachita 50K trail run in Little Rock, AR. He finished in 7 hrs, 18 minutes. I was just beaming with pride..he is the most ambitious, self motivated person I know! Maybe our child will grow up to be just like him!!

Had to include this picture of Sammi and Winnie enjoying a ride in the truck!

20 weeks 6 days update

He weighs 14 ounces, has all his arms, legs, fingers and toes and moves around like CRAZY!

He was moving his arm around and she got this one where it looks like he is flexing his muscle. Already a show off!!


Here we have face, profile, dinky shot and a foot!!

And last but not least, where HE is hanging out!!

So I am 17 weeks along tomorrow!! Below are some pictures from last week at the Dr. (sorry they aren't that good, they were scanned in).



Uggh!! I haven't had any pregnancy symptoms until last week when I started getting killer headaches and they last for days. I have to keep reminding myself...it could be a lot worse!!

We were blessed during the Holidays!!

We had some great family time and we got to do it in the warm state of FL. I really do love home, but why can't it be warm all year long. One day, we are bound to live in FL full time, we love our condo, the weather, the people, all of it!

Palmer is 14 and SOOO cool! He wears flat hats with stickers on them and tight jeans. I always said I would be the cool step-mom, but I just can't pull off the fashion statements that are out there! Hunter got all COWBOY stuff.. Nana and Paul got him some boots and we got him a hat, Gma Pat made him a vest and pant thingys. He loves him some cowboys, it's funny!

I left Bart and the dogs in AR and my mom and I went to the Keys to spend a couple days with my aunt, uncle and cousins. We really had a wonderful time with the McKenzie's.



This was our Christmas day. We laid around like couch potatoes all day! It was great! Sammi really enjoyed all the attention (without Wednesday around).

Birthday Celebration

Last night we had Bart's birthday dinner, followed by presents and then watching a TV Christmas movie. It was a great night, actually the best evening I can remember having at home in a long time. Most of time, the nights are a winding down time for us..reading, being lazy, homework and showers (when Hunter is over) and not much excitement - last night was fun and stress free.


Bart is a health FREAK! so instead of cake or pie I made a greek yogurt mixed with 100% apple juice and mixed with seasonal fruits. Let's just say Bart really liked it, Hunter not so much!

This is the best picture of Bart and Hunter I have ever seen. I love the way Hunter is hanging on to Bart's arm!! It brings a tear to my eye!

And more family pictures from the night.

Today is my husband's 41st birthday and I am so incredibly proud of him. He is the most wonderful person I know, there is no human being that compares to him!!

He is a runner and recently ran the MH Marathon (in 4:09). This is the 3rd marathon he has run and everytime he comes across that finish line, I cry like a baby and I don't know how to explain the emotions I feel. I feel extatic for him and so proud and more than that I think I feel the pain he is in and I see how proud he is of himself.

I can't begin to make you know how much he means to me and how much I admire and love him with every ounce of my being. He is just MY ALL!!!


That is Hunter running after him! He is a great dad too and I hope Hunter and Palmer learn from him.

I was taking this picture and choking back the tears.

Here he is being recognized for finishing 1st in his age group.

It's been over a month

I am so incredibly thankful for my family!!! It is so wonderful to feel unconditional love and give unconditional love in return. I thank HEAVEN for them all every day, yes mom..even my bro and sis!!

There is a lot going on around here and I have told myself I am going to write on my blog every week until the end of the year.

The most exciting recent happening is we just got back from our Anniversary (the week of Thanksgiving) trip from Aruba!! It was awesome, very relaxing!! I missed our big family gathering and the great food, but there is always next year.