Rollin'...In my 5.0

It was the chair!!

Annie and DonDon have a "Laugh & Learn" chair for Kirby to play with when she visits... when you sit on the chair, it makes different noises, including one that sounds just like a toot! Kirby sat down and surprised herself!!

The yellow one's too much, isn't it?

Mother's Day Weekend

What a perfect 1st Mother's Day! It all got started with beautiful flowers and the sweetest card I have ever read from Maria - she translated something she read in Spanish. Here's what it said:

Kirby's Way Home

Lord, someone told me that you will send me to earth tomorrow, but how will I survive if I'm so young and defenseless?

Among a lot of angels I have chosen one for you. She will take care of you.

But, in heaven I just sing and play and it's enough to be happy.

Your angel will sing for you and will smile every day, and you will feel love and be happy.

How will I understand her if I don't speak her language?

Your angel will tell you sweet words and will teach you how to talk.

What will I do when I need you?

Your angel will teach you to pray.

I'll be sad because I won't see you anymore.

Your angel will talk about me, and you will find the way to me, and I'll always be with you.

At that moment there was peace...The girl hurried to Him softly.

Lord, if I'm going, tell me her name. What's my angel's name?

Her name is not important. You just call her: Mother...Megan


How sweet is that, and how blessed are we to have such a kind, loving lady take care of our baby girl? The rest of the weekend was just as wonderful.

Kirby's been so generous with her kisses lately...



Our new favorite thing is playing with moss. I have seriously never swept so much in my entire life.

Cinco de Mayo

We're not quite sure where this new smile came from! Thanks for the pretty dress, Aunt Julie!

11 things for 11 months!

1. Kirby is talking up a storm - she's learned several new words this month and LOVES to make animal sounds. Her favorite by far is the monkey sound...Whenever she sees her toy monkey, she lights up and says, "E-E-E-E-E-O-E!"

2. We celebrated Maria's birthday. I have always known that I can't bake or cook, but I wasn't aware that I can't spell either. It's the thought that counts, right?

3. Since Kirby's almost one, Annie decided she needed to start helping around the house. Her first chore was helping with the dishes. Good job, Kirbs!

4. Jim and I will celebrate our 5 year anniversary on Saturday. Time flies when you're having fun! I love you, sweet boy!!
May 2003

April 2008

5. Kirby fake coughs. It's hysterical!

6. Kirby LOVES flowers and dirt. She will sit outside and just touch the flowers and dig her fingers in the dirt. Unfortunately she also likes to eat flowers and dirt.

7. We bought Kirby squeaker sandals last weekend - she gets so excited when we put them on her and jumps up and down to make them squeak. I really think they will help her learn to walk or at least that's what I told myself when I rationalized buying her another pair of shoes!!

8. Kirby LOVES Goldfish and Cheerios. She smacks them and yells, "MO-MO-MO-MO-MO!" until we give her more. I never thought I would think that smacking was cute!!

9. Kirby has woken up at 5:30 almost every morning for the last 3 weeks. Isn't that fabulous?

10. Maria has decided to teach Kirby to blow out a candle so she'll be ready for her birthday. Kirby blows when she sees the flame, just not quite hard enough yet. Maria is such a blessing to our family and we just adore her - almost as much as Kirby does!

11. My cousin has a little girl who's 2 weeks older than Kirby. She is having surgery tomorrow - please keep sweet Georgia in your prayers!!

Zoo Animals and Party Animals

Wow...what a Monday! The zoo AND Jimmy Buffett in the same day - it doesn't get much better than that.

Annie and I took Kirby to see the monkeys, and she was in heaven. It was so neat to watch her take everything in.



As always, Jimmy Buffett was a blast, and the people watching was as good as the concert!

no clue who the the land shark is...


Mandy & I got a pic with Jimmy Buffett (or so he called himself!)