Play Time

Here are a few pictures from last weekend (updated). Remy and I had a fabulous morning at the park and then a play date at McDonalds! He is so active and full of energy! I am enjoying the experience of being so playful with him, it just lifts my spirits and makes everything seem more manageable. Praise God for little boys!

Easter

Our church holds what is called a 'flashlight egg hunt' on the Friday night before Easter... well I was a little hesitant to participate with a 21 month old!! So this year we took Remy to a friend's church for his Easter egg hunt. Fortunately, we went on Saturday when the sun was out, Easter Sunday turned out to be rainy and cold! There were a few different egg hunts, all in different areas, so that all of the kids were able to participate. The toddler hunt was in the children's big toy play area and the eggs were all just sitting there on the bark. Remy picked one up after much prodding, and then said 'catch' and threw it like a ball! He is developing quite the 'arm'! He is a true joy to watch and love!

Trip to Vegas

Last month we made the trek down to Las Vegas for a full on family reunion! It seems as though most of my family is being lured by the southwest's warm weather! I now have 3 siblings that live there in Vegas! We had my -Hannah's- 3 little sisters and 2 of my big brothers and their families, all of my parents, and grandmas there for the good part of a week! We had the opportunity to meet Morgan's boyfriend, Stephen and best friend, Alicia. We were also able to have our best friends Dan and Melinda fly down for the weekend. It was one of those completely packed vacations that you need to come home and rest afterwards! Here are a few pictures from our trip! Here is the whole lot of kids and their kids! We are multiplying!!

It was a joy to see everyone and have all of our kids play together!!

Here I am with my sweet father!
Alicia, Morgan and Beka at my birthday BBQ at Joel & Chrissy's! Thank you guys! Everything was just as I wanted! BBQ chicken, corn on the cob! & birthday cake!!
My beautiful Mel and I stopped for a quick photo opp while exploring the Hard Rock Cafe! Even if you don't gamble, the amazing casinos have so much to look at!!

Remy and his cousins right before we entered the SHARK REEF aquarium!
Sweet Auntie Morgan, Remy misses you so much!
Its so nice to be together again - Morgan, hurry up and come home for the summer!
Such a precious family photo!

Remy's Cousins!!

God has blessed our growing family with so many little ones! We have had the awesome opportunity to visit all of Remy's cousins within the last year! They are all getting so big!! Here are a few pictures taken over the last 6 months. For those who live far away, we can't wait to see you again soon!
Riley, Braeden, Joshua, Remy & Noah
Chase, Riley, Remy, Carlie, Chloe & Braeden
Jaydrien, Rosalyn, Ranelle, Malaya, Remy & Darrien
Jayda

Halloween 2007

Here we are at Remy's first 'dress up' Halloween party. We had all our friends and family over for a fun night of games and food! Remy looked so adorable as a monkey!! Edward and I had blast dressing up, normally we don't do anything for Halloween but it was fun to have a gathering at our new house.

Happy 1st Birthday Remy

Remy turned ONE on June 19th 2007! Even though it was June - it was COLD!!! We had a BBQ and invited all of our close friends and family. The kids played so hard on the park toys that Remy fell asleep before he could even open his presents! It was wonderful! The time is sure flying by!

Hawaii

When Remy was 10 months old, we all went to Hawaii! It was the first time for all of us and we had such a great time! The pure beauty of God's creation can be seen in one of their amazing sunsets! After a few attempts to get Remy in that gorgeous ocean, he didn't ever want to get out! We were there on my first Mother's Day and I was blessed with a fabulous dinner at a beachfront restaurant! Thank you family!! We cannot wait to go back!

Arizona

In April of 2007 we took Remy on his first plane trip! We went to see my family in Arizona. We had the opportunity to go to the zoo with all of his cousins, go to Grandma and Papa's church, and listen to Papa play his guitar! We can't wait to see you all again! Remy anxiously awaiting the arrival of our plane, so he can see what all the fuss is about!!

Edward, Remy and I with Bonnie and Dad
I always feel like a little kid when I stand next to my Dad!






WALKING!!!!!!!!!!
Here is Remy walking at 7 months! From day one he has wanted to stand on our laps or pull himself up on whatever is near. He has great motor skills! Watch out world!!