Senator Dismang

Mandy has been my best friend for almost 30 years, so it was such a wonderful experience to be at the watch party for Jonathan and hear the announcement that he won State Senate District 29! I am so happy for this precious family. Congratulations, Senator and Mrs. Dismang!

Halloween '10

At Papa & Gigi's

Jordan, Kyle, Katy and me spent Saturday night taking Taylor Swift, Darth Vader and Minnie Mouse trick or treating!

Jack's last soccer game

It's been such a joy watching you this season, Jackson! We were so thankful Uncle Kyle got to see one of your games. We love you and are so proud of you!

Pumpkins

Jordan's First Half Marathon

Jordan ran in the Soaring Wings half marathon in Conway -his first and he did so with a bone contusion on his heel. He, his brother and 2 cousins have trained for this since the summer. They make up the Yarnell Road Running Club. Way to go Jordan, Mikey, Nathan and Josh!

Jack & Mama's Date

Grandpa & Grandma's toy room after our date

Jackson asked me if just the two of us could do something together. When I asked what he wanted us to do, he said he wanted to "go on a date to a restaurant and then go somewhere to look at grown up and kid's stuff" :)

Casa Brava and Wal Mart was the perfect solution!

When we got to Casa Brava (he chose Mexican), I noticed he had both hands clinched. When I asked what he had in his hand, he opened it and said he wanted to pay! He had a one dollar bill in one hand and a quarter in the other.

He was the perfect gentleman. He ran ahead of me to open the door and when the hostess asked "How many" he held up 2 fingers. When we were seated at the booth, he sat down and I sat on the other side. He said "Mom, you're supposed to sit NEXT to me-we're on a date! So I did, and we had the best time! After dinner, the waiter brought the ticket and Jack said, "I'll take that!" I don't know where he learned that. I let him pay and when we went outside he wanted to sit on the bench and "visit" :) We did, then headed to Wal Mart.

What can I say? I love this little boy with all of my heart. He always treats me like a princess. I absolutely adore him and am very blessed to have him for my son!

Happy Adoption Day, Kennedy!

Six years ago the courts legalized what we already knew in our hearts to be true; that Kennedy had always been and will always be our baby girl.

We celebrate this precious day each year with Adoption Day.

For A Day I took Lemon Iced Cookies from Key Lime Cottage (Kennedy's favorite) to school for her class. When she got home from school, the 5 of us had her party outside. She got her wish for a skate board and lemon ice box pie :)

That night, Gigi took Kennedy to the Moon Festival at Harding University and let her spend the night for A day. After Jack's game on Saturday, we continued celebrating by going to Chuck E Cheese to play games and then across the street to eat at US Pizza.

Happy Adoption Day, Kennedy! What a blessing and joy you are to your family.

We love you,

Daddy, Mama, Jackson & Chandler Grace

Psalm 118:23

the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.