OH NO the BIG 3-0

Happy Birthday Rhiannon. It's

so fun getting old (I mean) older.

A little gumbo and good family cheer (don't we look happy) goes a long way.

Then we moved on to the presents. I think you have to be turning 30 to get this excited over a crock-pot cook book. hahaha

Ahh the glow of 30 candles in your face. No we didn't have to call the fire department. Rhiannon was able to blow them all out with the exception of the few trick candles. Anthoni helped her with those after he was done with the rabbit ears of course. :)

Wendy Has a BABY

The long awaited baby has arrived. According to Wendy "With no stretch marks either!" haha

He is a very cute 1.2 lbs. and his name is Romeo

Romeo tried on his new T-shirt but the XS is way to big. He needs to get a little bigger.

Isn't he toooooo cute.

What a good resting place. Those other biiiiigggg dogs won't get me up here. As for the other big dogs, they run for the hills when Romeo comes anywhere near them. It may take awhile for them to warm up to him. Maybe they are afraid they will kill him with one swat!

The Big 2-5!!

I knows it's a little late but here goes. Patrice and Wendy threw a mini-anniversary party for Pat and I on our 25th (Nov. 12th). Pat got the cookie cake and they made a spice cake for me. they were very sweet.

Still the cute couple!! Not a day over 20? 30? Whatever!

Boo-Boo, Boo-Hoo

Mommy and Daddy had to take me to the vet on Saturday because I have an owie on my foot. I think the vet was in a bad mood. She sure let me have it. After wrapping my foot (and making me look even cuter I think) she told me I need to loose 15 lbs. I don't know what she's talking about I only weight a skinny 106 lbs. I guess I'll have to cut out some chocolate cookies (dad too I think!). Then after poking me twice with a needle and sticking something up my backend I don't even want to think about she said I'm pretty sick. Seems I have hook worms and heart worms. I told you it wasn't a good day. Good news is I'm young and will get good treatment and be fine in no time. With all this stress I think I need those extra cookies! Don't you agree???

Here's a close up of the injury that started it all. As you can see I can still run in the backyard and get it dirty. :)

Happy Birthday to Belle!!

Here I am when I first arrived at my new home. What a cute little girl I am.

Of course I got cake for my first birthday!

We've met! He hasn't worn any dresses or bows for me yet. What's up with that??

Fresh from the spa/groomers. Notice my pink bows too!

At 4 years old I'm still cute!!

Another June Birthday!!

I was all smiles for my b-day. Only one more year until the BIG 5-0! I know, I know I look somewhere between 15 and 100. At least that's what the kids in my class said. haha

Patrice and Al gave me balloons for my birthday. I haven't had balloons in a long time.

I couldn't have opened all my presents without Belle and Dave's help. What sweet dogs they are.

Pat loved my spice cake (thanks Wendy!). Doesn't he look happy??

I knew he would want a strawberry to go with the cake. Does he remind you of someone else in the family? Thanks to my whole family for making the day very special. I love you all very much.

Man In Heaven

Pat got the night started with a cool one or two (or three)!

Then it was time for presents. Could this be FOOD!!! Dave seems to think so. I think even he notices a pattern of cookies and candy for daddy on special occasions.

He got a new game for his Wii. Call of Duty. And the best part was...

He got a new gun to go with it. I think I've created a monster!!!! But we all love you anyway.

24 ALREADY???

Patrice had a great b-day.

Al took her out to dinner and then I took her out so he could come over and decorate the house. He did everything in her favorite color. PURPLE!
He even made the cake purple. Yes you read right HE made the cake. All by himself. He really is special!

Here's we are right before we dug in. The cake was really great.

Even at 24 they still like to blow out candles.

Happy Graduation Anthoni!

Anthoni was all smiles at his 5th grade graduation. It's off to middle school for him next year. He will be spending a month there this summer at a special invatation only learning camp. He is one of a few that scored so high on his TAKS test that they invited him to study there this summer. YOU GO ANTHONI!!!!

Here he is with his proud parents.

And grandma too!!

Mother's Day

I had a great time just me and my girls. I had a great lunch and they all gave me some great presents and cards. The best part was just spending time together. I was sure lucky to have three great kids.

My Spring Break Project

I took on the task of sanding, staining and varnishing this old chair. Some of you might remember it as being nude color with an mustard yellow cushion. Others might not!:) But I finished (only three weeks after spring break).

Not only does it look good but everyone thinks it's comfy too!

P.S. you can find a the nude version at IKEA.

The Ring REDO!

O.K. after 50 bazillion pictures I finally got some you can actually see the details. ENJOY!!

Easter 2008

I know I'm a little late on my Easter Blog. Ah well!

Patrice inspects all the candy the bunny brought her.


Wendy falls in love with her own Easter bunny.

MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH!

Anothni also gets down to what did the bunny bring.

Rhiannon is just happy the bunny didn't forget her! Is that on Weight Watchers???

Tongue tattoos. YIPPEE!!!!!

Everyone who's anyone has one.

After dinner we had the annual confetti egg bash. And I do mean BASH! It's supposed to be throwing but it never is.

Confetti is everywhere. All these weeks latter it's still there.

Daddy uses this time to inspect Rhiannon's new car. He approved.

No that's not dandruff. It really is confetti.

We had a great time. It was nice to have the whole family together.

P.S. Welcome to the family Al.

Congrats Patrice and Al

By now probably everyone has heard that Al asked Patrice to get married. We are so happy for them. They make a great couple. The pictures of the ring don't do it justice I hope to get a better picture soon. I will have to repost.