Carol's Sprinkle

March 21, 2009 Baby Sprinkle for Sadie!
The sprinkle turned out great! Thank you everyone for coming and Sadie thanks you for all the wonderful gifts!

It'a Alive!

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Jeremey and I got Andrea and Peter out of the house and into daylight! We all went to Applebee's to take advantage of their 2 for $20 deal. So, "Ha Ha in your face!" to everyone else who has attempted to pry Andrea from her dwelling and failed. I guess she just likes me more! (Just kidding)
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After dinner Jeremey and I went to Sports Authority to get some new running shoes! We almost left with a riffle/gun safe and a canoe! At least my feet will not hurt anymore.

New Additions

Andrea moved out of Grandma's and got an apartment with some friends! It really is a nice and roomie place. So she is now a resident of Melbourne ( 2 bedroom 2 bathroom river view!)

Front door of apartment 320.


Kitchen comes complete with an arm to cook.


Isn't everyone happier in the bathroom?
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Bailey Has A New Friend!

This is Walla, Jeremey's very own robot and Bailey's strange friend!

A Sprinkle for Sadie

I am getting so excited to get Carol's baby sprinkle successfully completed this weekend. All the food and preparation for games and gifts and invitations and so on has been daunting. But I think that it will turn out great!
I will post some pictures for all those who couldn't make it.
Wish me luck...

Bragging Session

Only we would have a dog who loves raw pasta. "So tough she can split you in half!"

Is this Tim's son?

Learning from his grandma.

We have the cutest nephew ever!

Wekiva River Basin State Park

Wednesday Jeremey and I spent my "spring break" his "day off" at the beautiful Wekiva River Park in Apopka. It was even more that I thought it would be!
We arrived at the park about 8 am and wondered around for a while waiting for the canoe rental to open. It was about 20 degrees, or at least it felt like it. Later on, during the hike, the temperature got up to about 80 or so and then I was really missing the cold shade. But I can report minimal sunburning. (It is nice when you come prepared)
We spent the whole day at that park we went up the river a few miles (at a rate of 1 mph) then went on a brisk 4+ mile hike.
On the canoe it took me about an hour to calm my nerves of the fear of what may be lurking near by. Poor Jeremey was just itching to adventure out of the boat and onto dry land but I was just scared. Needless to say I eventually "grew some" and we got to explore a tiny island. We will definitely be returning to see the other half of the park. Yes, all day and we really didn't even touch the tip of the iceberg of the activities Wekiva has to offer!
So here are a few of the pictures I most enjoyed, those there are tons more!

Wekiva River 9am

There were a hundred or so canoe's (So glad we go there early, when we first set out it was so peaceful like we were the only people in that world. On our way up stream, heading back, we ran into 20 or so people on their boats!) The early bird get the calm waters...

The river is just littered with these beautiful Lilly buds.

This river was so clear you could see everything around you. (11am)

Trees and foliage were untouched and breathtaking.

Then there was the hike. Being that we were at a basin the hike was at times up hill and dry, other times it was down hill and lush. There was sand, dirt, roots, mud, leaves and wood laying at our feet. Needless to say this was quite a workout.

There were a lot of trees that have fallen to the earth. This one looked burnt.

I thought this was a cool looking root.

This is a funny story. We attempted to get a good picture of ourselves on our long adventure, there were a few mishaps.... sweat in the eyes, people driving by and a bee that seem to become our "adventure buddy" buzzing around our heads. So here is the best picture we could capture. You should see the other ones, there pretty funny looking.

The hike was to a destination to called Sandlake. So here it is. Very serene.

Possum head. Ha Ha!

The effects of global warming.

A boy and his bridge.

Just Half of Me

There are so many meanings for the phrase... "I Only half work". And about half hold true for me.

Remember when...Girl Scouts

It is really sad how fast times goes. Hailie is in Girl Scouts and will be 9 this year. Thank you for the cookies, I love you Hay!

Happy 3rd Birthday Breauna!

I went to little Breauna (Hollie's daughter) birthday party this weekend. I thought that I would be best in use if I just took pictures (with my new camera) so I have 40+ pictures. Theses are a few I think turned out pretty good.

Breauna got a brand new "Big Girl Bike"

Hailie and Destiny playing on the seesaw.

The girls aunt was blowing bubbles for all the kid, they really enjoyed chasing them.

Happy Birthday Laura!

Today is Laura's 29th Birthday! (regardless of what the cake says)

I hope you had a great birthday!

Cooper sure did!

Kiersten Cheyenne

Welcome Baby Girl

Kiersten
born: February 19, 2009 at 7:38 pm
weighing in at: 6 lb 10 oz
Born to: Lesleigh and Leif (and grandma Zsa Zsa)

Congratulations! She is a beautiful, happy and healthy angel.

Momma and baby

Very Proud Grandma Zsa Zsa (Susan)

We got new phone's!

Last night we said good by to AT&T and hello to Verizon. This is going to be so good for everyone. Now Jeremey and I can talk to all our family and friends without using any minutes. Not to mention we got some snazzy phones.

This is the Env2. It is a texting phone but it came with all the same features as our old one and some extras. I think we are really going to enjoy these phones as well as the new provider. Verizon... please don't screw us.

What a Week!

My poor Jeremey got his wisdom teeth removed Monday morning, all four of them.... without anesthesia. Luckily the doctor gave him a strap to hold the ice to each side of his head, that became our best friend for a few days. He pulled through like one hell of a trooper and is doing great now!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
After all my hints and complaining my wonderful husband got me a new camera!!!! It is awesome and it matches the video camera he got me for Christmas. So here is a sample of what this new camera can do. Much, much better hah?

(Bailey is just beautiful)

February 11, 2009

Today we celebrated Darrell's commitment to the United States Military. On February 11, 2009 he will be leaving for his Army training in Oklahoma. I just want to say thank you, we are so proud of you and we will miss you. And don't worry Lauren will be in good hands while you are away.

So here are some pictures of the festivities.

Here is a little game called "CORN HOLE". Sounds great huh? It's throw the bing bag in the hole.

Lauren you are a strong woman to let your new husband leave your side. I love you both!

Pee Pee in the Potty!

I am so proud of you Cooper Ryan!

Weather you know the importance of what you did or not doesn't change the fact that you did it! Way to go kiddo!