Pumpkin Patch Gang.....through the years

We've been going to the Pumpkin Patch since 2004 with the Kilgallon's and the Rice's. It's just a tradition that we've kept up. All three families live in different cities now, but we still get together every year for this special event. It seems that almost every year or so we add a child. We started out with 5 kids, and this year we had 8!

2004

2005

2006

(I was pregnant with Paige)

2007

(not sure where the group picture from this year is)

2008

2009

2010

The three Mama's who have birthed

all those kids over the years!

Mary Kate (my God-daughter)

and Paige

This year was a little different because it rained all day! We went to the pumpkin patch, but it was closed due to all the rain, so we took the kids out to eat and to a movie instead. It wasn't quite the same, but at least we got to spend time together.

Here's to 2011, and hoping it doesn't rain!

Meetin' in the Middle

What a beautiful day it was in Stillwater!

Paige and I met up with Trisha, Embry, and Ellie for a little get together.

Of course, we had to eat at Eskimo Joes!

These little guys were so excited to see each other!

There was dancing, singing, ring around the rosie.......

Then, a little walk on campus.

Over the bridge.....

And, to the library we go!

Nothing will make you feel older than walking on a college campus with three young-ins weaving in and out of big "kids" on cell phones. Oh, the laughs I'm sure they were having at our expense!

I like to call this picture "Someday"

Someday, they will be old enough to attend college.
Someday, hopefully they will go to OSU.
Someday, they will meet up at Theta pond for lunch in between classes.
Someday, they will know what it's like to bring their children to this campus and be proud of where they came from.

A Week Apart

These little buddies will be apart for the next seven days due to vacations. Becky and I aren't sure how they will make it. They've been together everyday since we moved here. Well, now that I think about it.......how will I survive without Becky for the next week?

Jenna

This is Jenna, my super fabulous niece!

I took the privilege of dressing her up while her Mommy was away....

I just couldn't help myself. I mean, I just got a new camera.

And.....how could I resist this?


Oh, sweet Jenna loves the camera!

Siblings

One of my greatest joys in life is watching my children play together. Jake is so protective of his little sister, and even though she is younger, Paige "mothers" him. Don't get me wrong, they do have the occasional sibling fight, but most of the time they are buddies.

I pray that they remain close as they grow older.

There are some things only a sibling can understand.

Paigie Girl

Is it too much to ask to want her to look at me like this forever?

Right now, I'm her hero. She thinks I'm pretty.

She gives me kisses and hugs. She wants me to lay with her at night.

She looks at me like I'm perfect. I'm her best friend.

I'm the best Mommy in the whole world.

This little angel baby reminds me everyday that God answers prayers.

She was a miracle. I'm so glad she looks at me through those precious blue eyes and sees a Mommy that loves her. I hope she remembers that. Always.

Cowboys Win and Happy Bday to Papa Mitch

Today is my Dad's birthday.

He got an early birthday present last night

when OSU defeated Texas A&M 38-35.

Jake got to go to the game with us,

and I think he had a smile on his face the entire time!

It's amazing to see what one year can do.

We took him to a game last year and he did really well for the first half.

After that he was ready to go.
This year.......

He was so into the game and cheered the Cowboys to a victory!

When we were leaving Jake said,

"Mama, when do I get to go to another game?"

This morning he told Paige all about it in great detail.

I wish I would have gotten it on video.

I took this shot right after we won!
I'm not sure his smile could get any bigger!

Happy Birthday to my Dad!!!!

He will always be my favorite Cowboy!