Spring Break 2009...spent at Nana's House

We were out of school here last week she we packed up and went "Home" to visit my family. We stayed with my mom..aka..Nana, and enjoyed every minute of it. We did so many fun things and enjoyed the family time that we had. Daddy joined us late Wednesday night and we were so glad he could come. We spent one day a the park, another at Xtreme Play, and then on Friday we went to the North Carolina Transportation Museum. We had so much fun, but when we returned home on Saturday I was TIRED!!!! Spring Break did one thing for me...I AM READY FOR SUMMER!!!!!!!!!


Meredith on her favorite at the park...THE SLIDE!!!



Ashlyn fighting the turtle...I wonder who wins???



Ashlyn getting ready to ride the train at the park.




Ashlyn & Jacob riding the carausel at the park




Meredith at Xtreme Play Inflatables




Ashlyn, Meredith, & Jacob resting from all the jumping at Xtreme Play!!




Ashlyn & Jacob waiting to ride the train at the Transportation Museum.




Meredith riding on a REAL TRAIN....she loved it!!




Ashlyn & Jacob loved this old train.




Ashlyn the red caboose...on no, she is standing on "THE RED CABOOSE". I was confused because Ashlyn is so slow/behind all the time!!!



We had a great time. Now we are ready for summer and lots of swimming at the pool!!!

My Brother..J.R.

We got to see my brother 2 weeks ago...we will not see him again for about another 18 months. He left last week for yet another "Tour of Duty" in Iraq. My girls love their "Uncle JR", and will miss him so much. Thanks to the internet we will be able to keep in touch throughout his service in Iraq. My brother has his own Laptop, and thanks to "Wi-Fi" provided by the Military he can also log-in to the internet while in Iraq. We will be able to "IM" and have a video chat through our Web-cams. Computers can be a headache, but thankfully we can use them as a form of communication!! Please pray for his safe return to us sometime next year!!!


Ashlyn & Uncle JR



Meredith & "Uncle JR"...or as she says..."MY JR!!"

Easter 2009

We had a great Easter season..most of all because we serve a Risen LORD!! The Saturday before Easter we had our annual Easter Egg Hunt at church. Ashlyn would run so fast that I could get very few pictures of her in action. Meredith on the other had was very picky about which eggs she would pick up. Which color, size, who knows what she was looking for but when she found it she picked it up and put it in her basket!! One of her friends would try to steal them from her but Meredith just would not share her eggs. I guess she thought everyone understood the game...get your on!!

On Easter morning we got up VERY early to attend Sunrise Service at the church. We then at breakfast and had a great Sunday School/Worship service! The girls enjoyed their basket treats they received on that early Easter morning. The also looked very pretty in there new dresses. What princesses I do have!!

Meredith on a Mission to find just the right Egg!!!



Meredith found the "Prize" egg!!!



Our sweet girls...




Pretty girls in their Dresses

Meredith's First Trip to the Dentist!!!

This past Wednesday I took Meredith for her first teeth cleaning. She did GREAT!! She picked out her tooth brush and then proceeded to climb up in the cleaning chair. She then let the Hygienist brush her teeth, and then use the polisher to polish them. I am not sure what was so special about the way she brushed her teeth, but Meredith never is that willing for me. I told the hygienist I wish we lived close by, because she would be doing the brushing on a daily basis if we did!! Meredith picked Tigger to be her friend while we were there and he was her support right by her side. It was a fun 1st for Meredith, and we do this all again in 6 months!!

Faw Fashion Show

Last weekend when we were stuck inside because of all the rain...we had a fashion show!! The girls dressed up in many outfits and paraded through the living room. This was the "Movie Star" outfit (as Ashlyn told us), and they looked very cute. I decided to have them stop and pose for a picture, because this is very rare that they get along for as long as they did. I want this in memory for the next time they want nothing to do with each other :)))!!!

A Fun Day...

Meredith is very interesting to say the least. She gets into everything, and is VERY sneaky. This week she decided to get my Mascara from my makeup bag and apply some. She then appeared to me in the laundry room and said, "Look mom, I ook(look) ike(like) you!" Then today while she was suppose to be napping she decided to undress herself and then try to get dressed again by herself...lets say she is very independent!!! We have very interesting days here, but we miss Ashlyn while she is at school. We are counting down the days to SPRING BREAK when she will be home everyday for a week, and then summer when she is her and we can go swimming!!!! There is no telling what pics I will have then with the two of them together all day everyday!!!


"Like My Makeup???"


"I dressed myself mom!!" And yes these are pants with 2 legs that she has on!!

Meredith Turns 2!!!!

It is hard to believe that Meredith is 2 years old. It seems just like yesterday that she was a little baby in my arms at UNC Hospitals. We still remember that she was born at half-time of the ACC tournament...where CAROLINA beat NC State for the title. She waited to come at half-time so her daddy--UNC #1 fan could catch some of the game. I do believe that she will be a ball fan just like her dad!! We celebrated her day with a Mickey Mouse party with family and friends. She had a blast, and loved opening her presents. The next day when she woke up she asked where the presents were...like this was going to be a daily event! She is a WILD little 2 year old, but we would not change a thing. We are very greatfull that God gave us Mer-Mer!!!


Meredith and her friend Morgan


Meredith eating her lunch


MICKEY MOUSE CAKE


Blowing out the candle..she was not to sure of this!


Want some CAKE!!!


Opening Present!!


A Toy!!!