Here's your All American Little Dolly.....
A Lovely Fall Day with I.
9 years ago
Monday, May 28, 2007
All American
Early this morning we were getting ready for the ward Memorial Day Breakfast. Suz was extra ready in her stars and stripes......thanks Grandma!!
Here's your All American Little Dolly.....
Here's your All American Little Dolly.....Memorial Weekend
Our Memorial Day weekend started out with a visit from Casey's Mom and sister-in-law, Kristy. The weather was over cast and very humid with rain here and there....but that didn't stop us from having a big time.
We went to Eckerts Farm on Saturday. What great fun, her first pony ride!
Aunt Kristy and our little one...
The lambs were really cute....
....that was until one got a little too friendly for this little toddler.
Oh, no! It was too late, the lip came out.....and tears began to flow! 
We went to Eckerts Farm on Saturday. What great fun, her first pony ride!
Aunt Kristy and our little one...The lambs were really cute....
....that was until one got a little too friendly for this little toddler.
Oh, no! It was too late, the lip came out.....and tears began to flow! More fun...
Thanks Kristy for taking a picture of our wee family. Here we are, all three and a half of us. In almost 4 weeks we'll have another little lass.
Suz is so sharing with her hugs and kisses. Many times she'd lean over and give us kisses. Sweet!
You've got to love the scrunched up nose (we finally figured out the reason for the nose is to keep up the glasses. (I guess having a bean nose doesn't cut it!)
This was a marathon bath....I'm talking over an hour here! I guess grandma's make it extra special.
Casey made Fort Shockley later Sunday evening. Everyone thought it was great!
YIPEEEE!
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Suz is so sharing with her hugs and kisses. Many times she'd lean over and give us kisses. Sweet!
You've got to love the scrunched up nose (we finally figured out the reason for the nose is to keep up the glasses. (I guess having a bean nose doesn't cut it!)
This was a marathon bath....I'm talking over an hour here! I guess grandma's make it extra special.
Casey made Fort Shockley later Sunday evening. Everyone thought it was great!
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More pictures...
Kristy took this picture....Suz looks like one of those porcelain baby dolls, right?
Casey and his mama....
Snuggles with Grandma.....
I feel I hit the jack-pot for in-laws. Funny thing is we have such similar taste in clothes, shoes....house cleaning. Last time we went into Tennessee we laughed to find out we had bought the same pair of shoes and didn't even know it!
Casey and his mama....
Snuggles with Grandma.....
I feel I hit the jack-pot for in-laws. Funny thing is we have such similar taste in clothes, shoes....house cleaning. Last time we went into Tennessee we laughed to find out we had bought the same pair of shoes and didn't even know it! Here is my sweet Kristy...I've haven't had so much in common with one person in a long time...and lucky me she is my sister-in-law!
Only when Grandma is here we allow Suz to go on walks in her jammies. Cute in her little Hello Kitty Jammies.....no question these are her favorite to wear!
Casey and I were asked to give our introductory talks (although we've been in the ward now 8 months)...I guess it's better now than never. Casey finally was able to really enjoy the weekend eating and relax after church was over. But by then our guests hit the road back for Tennessee.
Only when Grandma is here we allow Suz to go on walks in her jammies. Cute in her little Hello Kitty Jammies.....no question these are her favorite to wear!
Casey and I were asked to give our introductory talks (although we've been in the ward now 8 months)...I guess it's better now than never. Casey finally was able to really enjoy the weekend eating and relax after church was over. But by then our guests hit the road back for Tennessee.Thursday, May 24, 2007
Remember Memorial Day....
Our families come from a legacy of selfless soldiers. This Memorial Day I want to salute two in particular.
Meet Lieutenant Nolt of the Nursing Corps. My Gran Pauline was a nurse in the Army Corps. She not only selflessly gave of her nursing talents for the Army, but also her free time. She and a friend wrote encouraging letters to soldiers. One soldier in particular responded to her letters and they corresponded for several years prior to meeting.
Meet Sgt. Roy, this is the dashing young solider who responded to those letters. 
Roy and Paulie married 21 November 1946.
Major Nolt served 20 of his years in the Army. He arouse through the ranks, learned to speak Russian and finished his service as a Tank commander with the armored cavalry. 
Major Nolt selflessly was awarded a Bronze Star medal for valor in combat (Korean War) and a second Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster for distinguished service. 
Although we will not be able to visit their graves this Memorial Day weekend....they will be in our hearts as we reflect on their sacrifice.
Selfless service in our country can be traced all the way back to our forefathers.
Meet Lieutenant Nolt of the Nursing Corps. My Gran Pauline was a nurse in the Army Corps. She not only selflessly gave of her nursing talents for the Army, but also her free time. She and a friend wrote encouraging letters to soldiers. One soldier in particular responded to her letters and they corresponded for several years prior to meeting.
Meet Sgt. Roy, this is the dashing young solider who responded to those letters. Roy and Paulie married 21 November 1946.Major Nolt served 20 of his years in the Army. He arouse through the ranks, learned to speak Russian and finished his service as a Tank commander with the armored cavalry. Major Nolt selflessly was awarded a Bronze Star medal for valor in combat (Korean War) and a second Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster for distinguished service. Although we will not be able to visit their graves this Memorial Day weekend....they will be in our hearts as we reflect on their sacrifice.
Selfless service in our country can be traced all the way back to our forefathers.
Have you ever wondered what happened to the men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Who were these "super-patriots"?
Most were well-educated, prosperous businessmen and professionals. Two dozen were lawyers or judges; nine were farmers or plantation owners; eleven were merchants. Among them were also physicians, politicians, educators, and a minister; several were sons of pastors.
In all, five of the fifty-six were captured by the British and tortured. Twelve had their homes ransacked, looted, confiscated by the enemy, or burned to the ground. Seventeen lost their fortunes. Two lost their sons in the army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the fifty-six lost their lives in the war, from wounds or hardships inflicted by the enemy.
It is important to remember that despite the hardships, not a single one of them defected or failed to honor his pledge. They paid their price and freedom was born.
It is important to remember that despite the hardships, not a single one of them defected or failed to honor his pledge. They paid their price and freedom was born.
COURAGE
"Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace,
the soul that knows it not knows no release.
From little things; knows not the livid loneliness of fear,
nor mountain heights where bitter joy can hear the sound of wings.
How can life grant us boon of living compensate
for dull grey ugliness and pregnant hate,
unless we dare the souls dominion?
Each time we make a choice, we pay with courage to behold the restless day and count it fair."
~Amelia Earhart
the soul that knows it not knows no release.
From little things; knows not the livid loneliness of fear,
nor mountain heights where bitter joy can hear the sound of wings.
How can life grant us boon of living compensate
for dull grey ugliness and pregnant hate,
unless we dare the souls dominion?
Each time we make a choice, we pay with courage to behold the restless day and count it fair."
~Amelia Earhart
Thank you for all those who served, who gave of their time, talents and in the end their lives. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance.
WE SALUTE YOU!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Another nice day outside
Who couldn't resist a walk on a day like this? One of her favorite things to do is touch all flowers. I love watching how gentle she is with them.
One of our neighbors has a motorcycle. Suzanna's word for this is "vrrrrmmmmmm" with a high pitch voice. Today was an experimental day with her hair. I wasn't sure if it was long enough, but those curls are deceiving.....this new hair du worked out perfectly!
Our neighbor has a Japanese garden in their front yard. Every day as we go on walks, we check out the huge gold fish swimming around. We took Analee and Ashton (her nursery buddy) to our favorite spot.
Here are the kids, Ashton, Analee and Suzanna. 
One of our neighbors has a motorcycle. Suzanna's word for this is "vrrrrmmmmmm" with a high pitch voice. Today was an experimental day with her hair. I wasn't sure if it was long enough, but those curls are deceiving.....this new hair du worked out perfectly!
Our neighbor has a Japanese garden in their front yard. Every day as we go on walks, we check out the huge gold fish swimming around. We took Analee and Ashton (her nursery buddy) to our favorite spot.
Here are the kids, Ashton, Analee and Suzanna. Now where did she learn the Russian squat?
Something was really funny!
Although once he was the "pusher"....he now is the one that watches over Suz in Nursery class.
Something was really funny!
Although once he was the "pusher"....he now is the one that watches over Suz in Nursery class. Saturday, May 19, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
How does one cool off?
We like to wait outside for Casey to come home from work. It's been getting to be so hot in the afternoon that we can't last longer than 30 min. This day we held out for 40 min. but had to go back into the house.
How does one cool off in this heat?
I washed Suz's hands and feet in the sink with cold water, then she insisted on sitting in the sink.....so we stripped down and ran just the cold water into the sink. It made me laugh to see she would dunk her cup into the water and pour it on to herself.
How does one cool off in this heat?
I washed Suz's hands and feet in the sink with cold water, then she insisted on sitting in the sink.....so we stripped down and ran just the cold water into the sink. It made me laugh to see she would dunk her cup into the water and pour it on to herself.
Casey and I just laughed seeing Suz in her little cool down mode.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Mother's Day
A WONDERFUL MOTHER
GOD made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine, And He molded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks, fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother, And He gave that dear mother to me.
~Pat O'Reilly~
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Mother's Day is a day to thank those who give so much. We love you Moms!!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Bath Time!
We went from having fun bath nights to a short period of time when Suzanna dreaded baths. It was mainly our fault, we were using Head and Shoulders (due to her dry scalp). We've since then had some therapeutic family baths (where both Casey and I got in our garden tub with swimsuits on), started using baby shampoo again and now we are back to FUN bath time.
By far the best bath award goes to Casey. I hear them laughing and giggling....I wonder what is going on....until now. He'll turn on the water for her (after the tub is 1/4 full) and she gets her little cup and dumps it on herself.
The last laugh was when we were trying to get her out of the tub...it was bed time and so we turned the water onto the coldest setting. She continued to dump it down her front and even got an extra giggle from the shock of the temperature of the water. Nothing can dull this little fire-cracker!
By far the best bath award goes to Casey. I hear them laughing and giggling....I wonder what is going on....until now. He'll turn on the water for her (after the tub is 1/4 full) and she gets her little cup and dumps it on herself.
The last laugh was when we were trying to get her out of the tub...it was bed time and so we turned the water onto the coldest setting. She continued to dump it down her front and even got an extra giggle from the shock of the temperature of the water. Nothing can dull this little fire-cracker! Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Army Boots
These Army Boots are made for walking!
For some reason today she insisted to wear her boots on our walk. It had stopped raining, but who wouldn't love to jump in a puddle or two? Funny thing is that she hasn't really learned how to walk very fast in them, it's a different toe/foot coordination you have to use. So she carefully walks staring down at her Army boots.
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