Fun, Fun and more Fun

Just give me a water bottle and I will play all day

Jacob and Daddy relaxing



Daddy and his little girl Grandaddy and Aggie
Grandma

Stephanie and Joleigh

Last weekend we were able to get away for a few days of FUN! Here are some pictures of our weekend. Grandma, Grandaddy and Aggie enjoyed their first camping trip with us! Ready to go again!

Happy Mother's Day

I never knew the love of a Mother until I became one myself. One of my greatest blessings in life is being a Mommy. The late nights of rocking your little one, snotty noses, doctoring on BooBoo's, staying up with your son on his 10th birthday, outside in the tent with his friends, traveling across the world to meet your daughter for the first time, getting up early with your child to go look at God's creation in the woods, or just snuggling up with them in your bed. WOW~~I wouldn't trade any of it. I am truly thankful that God has blessed me with two beautiful children. Jacob, who is now 10 and Joleigh is 18 months. Where does the time go? I hope you all have a blessed Mother's Day! You deserve it!

Readoption Day

Our Readoption (Recognition of Foreign Birth) of Joleigh with the State of Florida, was today. We were all in attendance as a whole family, including Jacob. He took the day off so he could come share this special time, too, as a family. Our attorney, Paul Consbruck, did an excellent job helping us with the whole process. We were there 10 minutes and Paul was on the conference phone asking all the important questions we needed for Judge Smiley. I can't believe that we finally are at the point of having Joleigh's adoption completed. You don't have to readopt your child when doing IA, but when you do, you will be issued a birth certificate from your state, with our names listed as parents. If you have any questions about readoption, especially in the State of Florida, go to www.adoptfla.com and read more about it.


Parmer Family w/ Judge Smiley

Joleigh riding in carseat after the Hearing. So sweet!

18 months old....pictures

Sweet Smiles



Caleb and Joleigh, at last!

Joleigh is 18 months old today

I can hardly believe that Joleigh is 18 months old today. We had a very busy day with going to a family reunion and then to some friends' house for supper (yummy!). She did great, though. Joleigh has become quite a "drama queen" and full of personality. I will post pictures when I get them. My camera is on the blink and soon as I get the pictures from today from family and friends, I will post to this entry.

Easter 2007

This Easter we didn't make it to church. Jacob still was feeling better, but Joleigh still had a temperature from teething (5 at one time). We went to the Parmer's for lunch and Drew, Joleigh's cousin, came over to hunt eggs with her and Isaac. Drew and Joleigh hunted once and found a couple of eggs each, then it was time for jelly beans and animal crackers. All that hard work just made them hungry. After they snacked a little, MawMaw and Uncle Charlie (Papa) pushed Joleigh and Drew around on the tractor. They did great with taking turns. TOO CUTE!
Jacob had his first real paintball game (has the marks and bruises to brag about) I was afraid if I got to close to them to get the pictures of Jacob playing paintball, they may want to peg me with one! Enjoy the pictures!

Alexis Gabrielle "Gabi" Greer

3-31-07 @ 11:57am

7lbs 8oz

20inches long

Gabi finally made her entrance into the world last Saturday, March 31st @ 11:57 am. She weighed 7lbs and 8 oz. I haven't had my hands on her yet because I have had a stomach bug, but come Easter Sunday, everyone better move over! LOL It is hard to believe the little girl that I had changed many a diapers on, is now a Mama herself. That means I am a GREAT AUNT! Makes me sound old, huh? Love ya Jessica, Travis and Gabi.

Aunt Mendy

17 months

Joleigh is 17 months old today. I don't have any pictures to post, so I will let her type a few words for you today.
from Joleigh:
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'/. /v.;.hfhkhlklfrkikkl;edllkjmcfjmkl;te[;[p9090i, xzc "

She said "I love you!" and "Mom, let me bang this computer harder, please"

Thanks for following our blog. I added a video today. I love the song. If it doesn't come on, scroll down and click on the left.
Mendy

Spirit Week at WCCS~

March 26th-30th!

Last week was Spirit Week at Washington County Christian School. Each
day the students dressed up to the theme of the day. This is some pictures of
Jacob on his way to school before "Retro Day" (anything in past time) "Once upon
a time Day" (favorite book character, Daniel Boone) and every ones favorite Green and Gold Day! We had to add Granddaddy's green truck for extra points that day! LOL