Cousins

 
The Weirhert Grandchildren. I tried to get Trent to smile - no such luck! They are all good kids, Trent, Chez, Electra, Malasya, Griff, and Cassie.

coming together

 
When our hearts break, we mend them by coming together again. A father and son taking a step.

SkyQueen

 
What a nickname, but it is perfect. Love my little Skyler.

Love ya Neese

 
My awesome cousin Denise.

Lynda's Garden

 
Electra and I had a great time taking pictures together. These are all from Aunt Lynda's yard. She loved her flowers.

Family

 
I managed to get everyone to take a picture before anyone left. Steve was sleeping and no one was willing to wake him up, so he isn't in the picture, sorry Steve!!! Great picture, but too many family members are still missing, so we are going to have to try again at the reunion!

It has been a long three days. It is three days that was written in destiny five and a half years ago when the stongest woman I knew was diagnosed with lung cancer. She did all she could to fight cancer and remained with her family longer than the doctors told her she should have. Her battles changed, she stayed strong. During her journey, I reconnected with her and was able to see her again. She met my husband and children and with that created memories I will cherish forever.
I think she had her own bucket list and she wasn't about to say good bye until it was done and done her way. Bringing most of her family together, one more time, filling her home, the home that she built with love; she passed away at dawn with her husbands hand in hers.
With Grace, Strength, Love, and Amazing beauty she has gone to a better place. I will miss you. I thank you for all you have taught me and all you have given me.

All the kids with Thomas

 

THOMAS!!!!

 
What a happy little boy! A Day Out With Thomas came to Chattanooga and we got to ride. We were sad that Ginger and her girls were not with us, but the tickets didn't go to waste. A friend of ours and her two little ones came with us. They enjoyed the trip. The weather was pretty crummy, cold and rainy, but Thomas didn't mind and took us for a ride anyway. :)

A day for my boy

 
I love his silly smile.

Yep, she likes it. . .

 

Hmmmm

 
I don't think she likes it. . . .

Cheesing it!

 

slip and slide

 
Enjoying the sun and the yard.

Ani 2010

 
Ani's School Picture.
O.k. I never had a school picture turn out like this!!!

Partyville fun

 
Ani had her birthday party at Partyville. It is an indoor play place that a bunch of inflatables. With a bright sunny day no one was there, so we had it to ourselves. They had a great time!

Happy Birthday Princess.

Happy Girl

 
The center of attention - makes for a happy, happy girl. Kidding aside, This is the smile I want to remember, true happiness.

Best of Both Worlds

 
Ani wanted Hannaha Montana. She picked out the design and took of the toy, licked the icing, then put it on. Let the singing begin. "It's the best of both worlds. . ."

Yum

 
Pizza! I am so happy that Ani has decided she likes Cheese Pizza! A whole new food. This is a big step in our family.

Ruston is sad.

 
Ruston was so sad - he doesn't have a new bike. Poor little guy. ;(

Ani' new bike

 
Her old bike was just getting a little too small. Mamaw bought her a new bike for her birthday. She was very happy. It is a Schwin! What a big girl. Next - the training wheels are coming off!

Tons of Fun!

 
Nerf wars + ping pong + tickle wars + catch from the 2nd floor (!) + making cookies + drums + eating cookies = Lots and Lots of fun!!!

friends

 
We enjoyed an afternoon at a friends, Ken and Babette. Kids were running everywhere - too much fun!

week one

 
We are one week into our little project. . . We have demo'd the kitchen. We have demo'd the master bath and hall closet. The space that was the hall closet will become my closet. ;) We (which is mostly Virgel) are working on electrical changes. I have the new cabinets and appliances on the way. We hauled in all the new flooring for the bedrooms last night. Today, I have to order the new cabinets for the bathroom. Oh, we have picked the granite for the counters in the bath and kitchen. It is so pretty!! Can't wait to see it installed.

My Ani

 
I took this at the Peter Pan play at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga. Every once in a while I get a picture that captures the kids. This is one of them. This is my Ani. It captures her eyes, her heart, her sweetness, and her beauty. What you don't see is my worry, all the worries that Mom's get to have as they watch they little baby girls grow into big girls and then women. . . . Stay sweet princess.

Time to begin!

 
This is what the kitchen looks like right now - it isn't going to look like this for long! We are heading out to find new cabinets today. Keep watching for remodel updates!!! We are going to move in soon, but not until it is done!