matthew's baptism

Matthew turned 11 on June the 12th. He has been talking about getting baptized for quite awhile. We decided to finally let him and made sure he was ready. He wanted to be Baptized by his dad while on vacation, not in the ocean but in the pool. So we had everyone over for cake and ice cream then headed to the pool. I am so proud of him!

group shot

All my children. India is the one in red. Remember as of November I will have 5 single daughters, time for that reality show!

beach 2009

more beach shots

fishing trip 2009

some of the family took a deep sea fishing trip. lots of fish were caught, lots of fish tales were told!

beach vacation 2009

Our entire family, except for Rachel who had the first baby of the grandkids(!), and Catie, who had a wedding to attend, gathered at Orange beach for a vacation and a wedding. We played volleyball, ate a lot, and no one came away mad! Always a good thing. WE had a few extras like Nick, ashley's boyfriend, and Adam, Amber's boyfriend.

kiss and group shots

blake is reallly interested....

wedding cont

beach wedding

birthday boy

Notice mr. tatoo's, not shirt, on his bike!! He also is showing of muscles and eating a hot dog like his uncle lee, or like cousin Matthew!

Blakes party crowd...

Blakes 3rd birthday

Three years ago June the 8th, this sweet boy was brought into this world.
His mommy loved him so much. Even though his positioning meant her first c-section, loss of blood and a transfusion. Now we can only try to love him enough, so that he feels her love through us. I miss you Evette.