Sunday, June 29, 2008

My Papa

My grandfather, Orville Lee. I miss him so much, he's been gone for almost 8 years now, but it only seems like days sometimes. He was the most influential man in my young life. Growing up without my Dad or other grandfather-I spent a lot of time with him. The way his hat is cocked to one side was how he was, and he wore his caps that way his whole life. A good man, with just a hint of an edge underneath the surface.

And since I was the only grandchild for 16 years, I got a lot of attention LOL. He taught me to fish, hunt, build, use power tools, all the useful stuff :) I miss you a lot Papa.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

New layout

Using the Making Memories Passport Line




Some vacation pictures.

Some pictures from our vacation-I love this one of Carlee with the planter-they were all over the place!
....and this one of Danny & the kids jumping on the beds at the hotel!! They love doing that!!



Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Hello again..

..no pictures-I'm at work (sshhhh)


We took a small family vacation to the Tennessee mountains last week. The kids had a BLAST. I think they would be happy anywhere as long as there was a swimming pool. Spent two days at an amusement park, where Asa got to be a magician's assistant-he loved it, but kind of got embarassed when the magician made a joke at his expense. He got over it though.

Since we've been home he has been helping his Daddy work on our pasture fencing. He got his first official work related injury-a blister on his thumb (technically from whacking at the weeds with a corn knife-but since he had his work boots on we'll call it work related!!) He thinks he's so grown up-he's even getting a little farmer's tan!! Carlee wants no part of fencing-says its too boyish.

We also bought them their first bicycles-and they're loving them, I don't think they'll need the training wheels very long. Carlee likes riding a little better than Asa I think but I hope that will change.

At karate yesterday-Asa did really good in the "races" they have. When he started he'd always been 3rd or 4th, but now he's usually 2nd (sometimes tied for 1st). I'm so proud of how much stronger and faster he's become. The class has helped him in so many ways. Its helped Carlee too, but she was always lean & fast, and never really had a problem with self esteem LOL. Anyways, no regrets on karate classes.

I'll try to post some pictures soon, til then have a great week.

Monday, June 23, 2008

OK-I'm a terrible blogger..

..but I promise vacation pictures this week!!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

I can't believe it...

..Tim Russert passed away. Doesn't seem possible.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Another day at work

This is my 2nd twelve hour day-I like the fact I can squeeze a lot of hours
into only a couple of days, but miss being away from the kids SO MUCH!! Its
especially hard if one of them (like Carlee did today) wakes up before I
leave.....so hard to leave the little munchkins!! If it weren't for my Mom
coming to the house to babysit I don't think I'd be working at all- :-(

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Sweet


Sweet
Originally uploaded by wlrph
This is one of my new favorites. The journaling reads "TODAY: I fell in love with you all over again"

How could you not with those gorgeous eyes!!

Future Model


Future Model
Originally uploaded by wlrph
Such a sweet picture of DD-she can even made a rock look pretty!!

Enuf is Enough


Enuf is Enough
Originally uploaded by wlrph
I just love this picture of him...he's so annoyed with me!!

(and my baby lost another tooth today :(....

Saturday, May 31, 2008

I think he gets tired....


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Originally uploaded by wlrph
...of Mommy taking so many pictures!!

Have you ever seen a more perfect girl?


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Originally uploaded by wlrph
....I don't think I have

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Family Fun at Memorial Day


Click on the picture to get a larger version-what's wrong with it?? Aren't computers wonderful!!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Page of Little Learners picnic


Page of Little Learners picnic
Originally uploaded by wlrph
..and a gift for the FRC staff

Page from the kids first bowling trip

and a K&P multiphoto challenge.

Visit www.mykitsandpieces.com

Wonderfully you


Wonderfully you
Originally uploaded by wlrph
using Karen Russell's Narrative Line

Journaling reads

"Carlee-your sweet smile melts my heart everytime. You really have me wrapped around your finger."

Friday, May 16, 2008

The Thinker


The Thinker
Originally uploaded by wlrph
My little boy is so serious..makes me worry sometimes

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Eye Candy


Eye Candy
Originally uploaded by wlrph
"Whenever I look you in the eye its like I can see your soul"

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Saturday, April 26, 2008

First-you determine which gravels you are going to move first


Asa working April 26 2008 001
Originally uploaded by wlrph

Then you fill this wheelbarrow with it so you can move it


Asa working April 26 2008 002
Originally uploaded by wlrph

Then you have to smooth out the gravel you just dug up from 10 feet away!!


Asa working April 26 2008 004
Originally uploaded by wlrph

See, this new gravel is much better than the old gravel was


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Originally uploaded by wlrph

The Thinker


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Originally uploaded by wlrph

Apparently, Asa is having his own little strike against working-must be the union blood in him


Asa working April 26 2008 035
Originally uploaded by wlrph

He thinks he's getting tired at this point


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Originally uploaded by wlrph

Asa is obviously explaining something-he talks with his hands


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Originally uploaded by wlrph

Looks like the boys have abandoned work for the day


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Originally uploaded by wlrph

Why do little boys love to bother cats??


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Originally uploaded by wlrph

Never seen many light sabers on a farm before!!


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Originally uploaded by wlrph

Trying to be a better photographer....



But I'm not..but I got some good pics of the boy helping Daddy work....First-you fill the wheelbarrow with gravel



Asa says you gotta put your back into it.....

Saturday, April 19, 2008

"Whoever Believes in the SON has eternal life...but whoever rejects him will not see life..."John 3:36

Found this sketch on the
Homegrown Hospitality Blog - I LOVE IT

Thursday, April 17, 2008

My babies think they're artists...

The first one is a picture that Carlee drew...she loves drawing







































This next one is Asa's....he says its a rainbow-and that's God under it with his throne!!!

I love my babies!!!

Asa's Birthday at Chuck-e-cheese

Asa's Birthday at Granny's

Asa's birthday at Mama Ida's