Rex!

Here is my dad's new German shepherd. He is about a year old. He is a great dog. He is very good natured. Great with the kids!! Dad is very happy with him!

Following in his dads footsteps

Just a quick post. We've been extremely busy. I wanted to post a picture of DJ's new look. He joined the Army National Guard about a month ago. He joined under the education first program so he still can go to college and not worry about getting sent to Iraq or anywhere else for a few years. I will try to post more pictures later. All of the kids are doing good. They are all growing up way too fast! Sammie and Connor are sooo CUTE!!!

Some more pictures

Here are some more pictures .

DJ Graduated!!

Well this has been one extremely busy month in our house. DJ graduated Friday night and we had his graduation party Saturday. It was wonderful. We had a very nice time visiting with friends and family. All 6 of my brothers and sisters were able to be here. Sam, Michele, and Keven and Michele's kids were not ablel to be here. That was the sad part. We all thought about them all day. My grandma became very ill Wednesday and it did not look like she was going to live, so my parents drove to Minnesota Thursday (about a 12 hour drive).It was one of the hardest decisions for them. They knew if they left, there was no way they could get back by Friday night for Dj's graduation ceremony. My mom cried and cried. She really wanted to try to see her mom before she died, but has waited DJ's whole life to see him graduate. I think they made the right choice. When they were almost there, miraculously grandma took a turn for the better. Mom and dad got to spend some time with grandma and get some pictures. Early Friday afternoon, they got on the road again and headed back home. THAT is alot of driving in 2 days, especially at my dad's age and considering what his body has been healing from. God was merciful and kept them safe and awake. My Uncle Bob, Aunt Wendy, and Uncle Merrill all came down from Wisconsin. They also had made the trip to Minnesota and then to Kentucky. I really appreciate all of them. I know they all were so exhausted. I think mom and dad finally got some sleep last night. Johnny Furlong and his son Ethan drove over form Oklahoma. It was sooooo good to spend time with them. It was just like old times. :) Becky Goodman and her kids were here also. Bryon had to work. :( Becky and I always have a good time together! Huh Bec!

It is hard to believe DJ is 18 and graduated. We were working on his class schedule for Murray State this morning. He is going to college to be a chiropractor. He will spend 3 years at Murray (about 45 minutes from us), and then 3 years either at Logan Chiropractic or Lee University. He is excited. It will be alot of hard work. His first 4 years are Pre Med.

Here are some pictures from this weekend. The picture of several of us ont eh wood pile was a "16 years later". Angie has a picture of the same people at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs 16 years ago. Time flies!!

I will post some more later, Sammie is wanting to eat.

Sam and Connor

SOOOO much fun!!!! Doug, David,Sam, and I went to St Jude yesterday. We met Cathy, Debbie Wantulok and Connor there. Everything checked out wonderful for David. The Lord is so good. We had such a blast. The boys are so cute together. SO, here are some pictures. Can you guess who is who in the first one?!?

For Aunt Angie

Aunt Angie and Sammie had a great time together!! As usual, love at first sight. :) We are looking forward to seeing you in April Aunt Angie!!

I'm Back!

Hello everyone. I can't seem to find the time to update my blog. I wanted to add some pictures. Angie got to meet Sammie for the first time in January. This weekend Doug, 5 of the kids, and I went to Nashville to see the Goodmans. It was Julia's 9th birthday and Stephanie and Abbie wanted to be at her party. It was so much fun. Everyone is doing well. We are all enjoying the warm days we have been having. Well I am going to get a few pictures on here. Oh, DJ cut his hair. It looks nice. He just got hired on at WalMart in the garden center and Andy is working at McDonalds. Andy LOVES it! He couldn't wait to start working. Got to go. :)