Pet Week

Annabelle's preschool class had a pet week/show n tell. She was so excited that she got to bring her dog, Ebony!

Halloween

A quick blog of Halloween night. Annabelle was a LSU Cheerleader and Joseph was a LSU Football player! GEAUX TIGERS! Above: Annabelle in her cheerleader pose.

Pumpkin Patch

Ok, so I uploaded the pictures about a week ago and didn't want to get behind so here goes a two week late blog of our trip to the Pumpkin Patch.

Annabelle had fun picking up pint size pumpkins.

Joseph had fun running around. Mom was relieved because she didn't have to chase after him too much because he wasn't going to "break" the pumpkins-LOL!

Annabelle's cousin Jack came with us, too.

And so did cousin's Mya, ALiyah, and Aunt Amy (not pictured)

Here is a smile from Jack because Annabelle stopped chasing him with a funky looking giurd!--Annabelle can be a tease! She gets it from her dad and my dad, POPS!

Summer Heat mostly gone in South Louisiana

Now that it is "Fall" the kids have been enjoying getting outdoors and riding their bikes! Joseph, however, has discovered that he can enjoy a free ride by hopping on the back of sister's tricycle and let her do the work.

Whenever I bring the camera out, Annabelle and Joseph of course instanly pose.

Their other favorite thing to do is take pictures of things by themselves. (Santa needs to bring them their own digital "kids" camera. ) Annabelle is proud of her tricycle. She is a master "pedaller" now! She didn't get a tricycle until she was three and it took her awhile to fully pedal the tricycle. (She is not very athleticlly inclined--she also just learned to jump off the ground with TWO feet!--she takes after her grandma pam--at least that is the joke in our family.)

Bye week withdrawls?!

Ok, maybe I am not actually having withdrawls with the Tigers not playing this week, but is gonna be a farily boring night without them on tonight. After at least 4 seasons, I finally got to geaux see my TIGERS play!

Shane and I and my friend Sharon and her hubby Jamin went to the big game against Miss St. Well, I guess it wasn't a Georgia, Florida, Auburn or Bama game, but it was still Saturday Night in DEATH VALLEY!

Great PIC! Three Nat'l Championship Flags-- with the newest one just last season!! Four military jets flew directly overhead before the start of this game. Always a NICE surprise. I saw and heard them coming but forgot to brace myself while standing. I had to clutch onto Shane. The poor little 8 year-old girl in front of us got really scared.

Needless to say, the TIGERS were victorious! A special thanks to Randy Bluth for the tickets.

What's been happening

Well, now that the hurricane is behind us, I guess it is time that I update my blog. I have to mention first that I don't have any pics from the hurricane--sorry. I just had too much else to worry about. On the bright side, we are all safe and I got to clean out my freezer and fridge!



Annabelle had her first day of school on Aug 18. She was upset about the extended labor day weekend--lenghtened out by Hurricane Gustav. But she did get to spend 3 days at grandma's house while we were without power.



Annabelle and her cousins had a great time one weekend in Magnolia, MS at our recreation property.

This is the cabin that will be hopefully be finished in time for Christmas overlooking the newly constructed lake. (No help from me unfortunately--but I have a good excuse--I am now 17 1/2 weeks pregnant.)

Annabelle took a mud bath in the beautiful red clay lake that is not finished yet. Thanks to uncle seth, she was able to be hosed off. Unfortunately she drank too much of that "muddy water" and woke of the next morning throwing up and missed church.

Well, I guess I have helped the cabin building a little. I watched Amy's daughter Aliyah Friday through Saturday. She and Joseph had a great time together and didn't get too jealous of the other over my attention.

The LSU campus has had the "new" mike the tiger for about a year now. One of the advantages of a younger tiger is that they are playful. Joseph and Annabelle, along, with their cousins, Myron and Ethan, enjoyed watching him swim and play in his on-campus habitat.

Joe loved meowing at the kitty!

Joseph and Annabelle playing in the waiting room at Dr. West's office.

Joseph's 15 month check-up--he finally weighed in at 20lbs! And of course was not happy about his shots.

Joe at the water park. He loved it--finally. We went a few times earlier in the summer and was unsure of it and so was sister. (Sorry no good pics of annabelle--only ones I had were of her rearend--and while cute--I figured this pic of joe would be enough from that outting.)

Before we went to the wet park we went to the dry one. Here Joe is showing off his athletic ability.

Before we left that morning for the park. Joseph got into Daddy's ties. (Nota a first or last occurence.)

Looks like sister did too. But I know Joe started it.

For Annabelle's cousin Mya's b-day they went to Libby Lu. Annabelle was in HEAVEN!

Annabelle and Joe take a ride on Garfield's back at the Tanger Outlet Mall.

So, nothing much happenning. But I thought I could at least post some of the things that have been happening lately. More posts to come "hopefully" sooner than later! (Oct 21st is the big "ultrasound" day! Annabelle is hoping for her sister, Caroline!)

What's New?!

I first wanted to update this blog with the good news that Shane and I will have a new baby in our home at the end of February! I promised to update by the 4th of July but that didn't quite happen. My grandmother passed away at the end of June so, Joseph and I flew out to California for the funeral July 3rd.

Last week Annabelle went to Spanish camp. The theme for the week was princesses. If you ask her the spanish word for princess she definitely knows it, "princessa!"

In May, Joseph celebrated his 1st birthday!

The following week our family went to Orange Beach, AL with my parents and my siblings and their famlies. We had a good time! Thanks Nana and Pops!

Earlier this spring Annabelle was on the YMCA 3-4yr old soccer team with her cousins Mya, Merrick, & Jack. Annabelle looked the part! (Can't say much for her actually wanting to play though.) She liked falling on purpose and chasing Mya instead of the ball. With my new Tahoe (we said goodbye to the Durango), I officially became a "soccer mom"--AGH!!!!! I'm okay, really.

Well, I have a few more things to "BLOG" and I am getting better at this site so I will update sooner than Labor Day, I promise!-LOL