Fall 2009 Pics

Halloween 2009

Last Thursday we had the privilege of attending Methodist Healthcare's 2009 Living Awards dinner/ceremony where they honored my 98 year old great-grandmother (aka "Bubba") for her 6000+ hours/ 30+ years of volunteer work at Methodist Hospital downtown. It was a very special night. We all dressed up, Dylan looked so handsome in his 3pc suit and Bubba looked beautiful in her evening gown. I was so proud to tell everyone I met who I was there to see (to be able to claim such an inspiring, amazing, wonderful person as my great grandmother leaves me feeling very blessed indeed). Before she was given her award, they played a video showcasing Bubba's work at the hospital. It was so well done and Chris and I were very touched to see a picture of Bubba holding Cedie at LeBonheur Hospital in the video. To know Cedie was part of the night as well made it even more special. Dylan got to help escort Bubba to the stage. He was so excited, especially when he got to hold her big award (he later tells me it was very heavy). All I had was my camera with me (not a video camera) but I did my best to record her acceptance speech. The audio part isn't great but it is very funny to watch Dylan as he inches closer and closer to Bubba and then to the edge of the stage while showing off the award during her speech.

Below is a link to the montage I made of the pictures we took and the video I tried to make.


Methodist Healthcare Living Awards

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Meet Mr. Bo-Jangles, our new Chorkie!

We got Bojangles on March 12th. He is a Chorkie- his dad is a Yorkie and his mom a Chihuahua. We named him Bojangles because it looks like he is dancing when he walks :-) He was only 2.8lbs at his 1st appt. At his last appt (4/23/09), he was up to 5.4lbs! They don't expect him to get much bigger :-) Dottie loves him and has took right to the roll as his new momma. He loves playing with Chris and Dylan but seems most attached to me!

Baseball

Dylan is playing baseball for the Cardinals team this year! He has a great coach and his team looks strong! We have a long season ahead of us and we started it with a win! Go Dylan! Play Ball!

Grandma Linnie's Funeral

Today we attended both Aunt Bonnie's and Grandma Linnie's funerals. All of Chris' family was there, even the ones from Florida and from Las Vegas. Dylan attended the funerals as well and he amazed me with how well behaved and "grown-up like" he was. I know his great-grandma Linnie was proud of him.

Grandma Linnie

This afternoon we found out that Chris' great-aunt Bonnie (his mom's mom's sister) passed away. A couple hours later, we got the call that Grandma Linnie (his mom's mom) also passed away. Since both women were in Hot Springs, we will be going there this weekend to attend both funerals. Aunt Bonnie's will be at 10:30 on Saturday morning and Grandma's will be at 2:30 the same day.

Chris will leave 1st thing in the morning so that he can be with his mom and family. Dylan and I will leave Friday after school and after his AWANA practice (the competition is on the 14th).

Dylan's Birthday Ride

Dylan's 8th Birthday!

Dylan had a great 8th birthday celebration- which lasted 4 days! Thursday night we had dinner and cake at Memaw's house. Friday night we had 9 friends over for his party and 4 of the boys stayed the night. Dylan wanted a camp out but it was so cold outside that we had to improvise! Saturday, we had lunch with Granny and Grandpa at BurgerKing (birthday boy's choice ofcourse). After that we took Dylan to meet up with some more friends and go ride our 4 wheelers. Sunday afternoon we had yet another party at Nana's and G-daddy's house!

Basketball

Well the 08-09 basketball season has come to an end. It wasn't a winning season but the kids didn't seem to care because they had a lot of fun (which is the point at this age). Dylan had his last game this morning and he made 2 baskets!

Before the trophy party, we had to make a quick stop to go sign up for baseball. Yep, its that time already! He has evaluations on 2/21 (weather premitting).

Its Snowing!

We received quite the surprise this morning- SNOW! Dylan was so excited. He wanted to stay home and play but of course he had school. His face showed his wonder and happiness... it made my heart happy! When we pulled up to his school, several of the high school age children were standing outside and helping the little ones get in (just an excuse to linger in the snow, I am sure). I sure am glad that I am not a teacher today LOL! They are definitely going to have their hands full trying to keep their students attention.

Speaking of school, Dylan got his 2nd report card last Friday. He got all A's and 1 B+! His "Fruit of the Spirit" this period was "Peace." The teacher commented that he is doing great. He still loves his school and we see him growing more in knowledge and spirituality each day and we couldn't be more proud of him.

Two Years

Today is the two year anniversary of our daughter's death. It hardly seems possible. We miss her every day. Thank you to all of our family and friends for your support.

Family Vacation- Las Vegas!

We spent our family vacation this holiday season in Las Vegas. My parents (Nana & G-daddy) went with us. We flew out Saturday (12/27) and came back home yesterday (1/3).

We had a good flight on Saturday. Saturday night, Chris and G-daddy went to Sunset Station to watch the UFC fight while Dylan, Nana, and I went to the MGM and ate dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe.

Sunday we went to our cousins, the Ellis family, and watched football and ate lots of great food.

Monday, while Nana and G-daddy explored, Chris, Dylan and I met up with the cousins and took the kids to Adventure Dome at the CircusCircus hotel.

Tuesday, the five of us went to NYNY casino and resort, the Luxor, and the MGM. Tuesday night we went to Treasure Island and saw a Cirque De Soleil show called Mistere'. It was awesome! Dylan was absolutely enthralled.

Wednesday we took Dylan to a Magic/Comedy show. He loved it! He was showing us tricks all afternoon.

Thursday, Chris, Dylan, and I went back to the Ellis house for more football and food while Nana and G-daddy went to Paris, Mirage, and the Venetian.

Friday we all went with the Ellis family to Mount Charleston and had a blast in the snow (Dylan has never seen so much snow!). Friday night, Chris and I took Dylan to Margarittaville and then to Paris where we went to the top of the Eiffel Tower (very cool).