SuperBowl Pageant

Two days before the pageant and we are highlighting our hair... Ashlynn had PINK strips in her hair and that was not pageant material. So we just made a girl afternoon of it and she got such a big kick out of it. She said we both looking funny (which we did)...

Ashlynn thought she was just the beauty queen already with her scarf on. She wanted it to hide her beautiful curls.
Just sitting around the waiting/dressing room. Ashlynn woke in a good mood and was ready to go. We got her hair curled and she wasn't feeling so good.

She wasn't feeling well all day long. She would get dressed and then just sit there in a daze.

But when she got on stage, she showed them what she had and she knocked them out... Sick or not she had a smile on her face.

She really wasn't feeling it here. I didn't think she was gonna go up on stage.

But the little girl got up there and showed her stuff. Smile and all. This is her outfit of choice (optional). Little black dress with a sequin covered skirt and a top hat to match.

It was Super Bowl/Football Theme, So she dressed up in a little colts outfits.

All the trophies for the days events. There was even a little boy in this pageant and he also got a crown.

Ashlynn being crowned Miss Beauty Queen. She also received a trophy and a participation plaque for being in the optional category.

Even though she wasn't feeling well she did a great job.

Well until next time, Hope all is well and be safe in your journeys!

Bryce Baby Shower

It was Tabetha's baby shower time. It was held at her house and the turn out was great.

Special Thank You to Tandy Moffitt for throwing the party for Tabetha. This is Daniel's sister who lives in Brownsburg.

Daniel's Aunt Sue Dicus was there. It was really nice to meet her in person.

We played some very fun and interesting games...These bags spell out BABY BRYCE and you had to guess what was in the bag and it started with the letter that on the front of the bag. Very cute

After games it was time for cake and refreshments... The cake was so cute and very well done in spite of the little mishap that happened. The cake was set up and left to sit for about an hour. When they returned to the kitchen the cake was falling. Patty was so upset, but you know things like this happen and they happen to the best. Another Special Thank you goes out to Patty Brewster Boothe for making such a wonderful cake again!!!

Patty is the one in the blue shirt and she is the one who did the cakes.

This little group of ladies are Daniel's Aunt Tammi, Aunt Sue, Aunt Anna, Cousin Mandy and her baby daughter.

Here we have Tabetha's cousin Corrine and Sarah (Cori's daughter), Aunt Teri and Aunt Stacey.

Friends of Tabetha's Racheal, Kari, Abbey, and Bethany. The little baby in front is Abbey's daughter.

Even the little girls had fun. Makenzie, Ashlynn, Sarah, and Jazmine are trying out the refreshments.

After refreshment was time for fun. The girls decorated this Blanket for Bryce. They could put whatever they wanted on a square. They did such a good job and it kept them busy for a long while.

Time to open all the baby gifts... She got everything from little outfits to blankets, bibs, diaper genie, jumpy seats, bath supplies, toys and everything in between.

This is the blanket the Candace made for her, and it has a little pillow to go with it.

Tabetha would open one gift and someone was giving her another, seemed like they were never ending.

Now only if it was time to have this baby that would be great... Baby Bryce is due March 13, 2012.

Well Until next time I hope all is well and be safe in your journeys:)

December has begun...

December has begun...
The town of Cumberland had a light/decorations contest. The judging was on December 2 and they would announce the winner on December 3, during the 1st annual tree lighting ceremony.
Mr Santa Claus (aka Candace)
and Mrs. Claus (aka me) stopped by to help us out. Waving at every car and truck that went by. Not knowing who the judges were or what they would be driving. Santa was even dancing in the street..

We decorated the house, front and side. The judging was from 6-8:00pm... needless to say we froze out butts off sitting and standing out there for 2 hours, waving at everyone.

This is the house that beat us in the contest. After the tree lighting ceremony we all went back to the house where Santa was going to come visit. Candace left and took off down the street to try and find Santa and while she was away he showed up.

The dog was even sitting on Santa's lap...not sure what he asked for, but I can bet there were some yummy dog treats on his wish list.

Mamaw and Papaw sat on Santa's lap.

Brian even sat on Santa's lap.

Aunt Pasty was there, you know she wouldn't miss all the excitement.

Karen and the girls had their turn.

Alden wasn't too sure about Santa...But he told Santa that he wanted a chain saw for Christmas.

Jeremy put in his wish list for Santa also.

Ashlynn wasn't shy, she jumped right up there and told him everything she wanted for Christmas, mainly Justin Beiber stuff and new babies.

Not sure what Jazmine asked for, she spoke in such a soft voice that only Santa could hear.

Then came Adrian...by the looks of this picture I'd say Santa let him know that he's been watching and he really needs to be a little nicer toward his little brother and sister.

It was time for Santa to leave and Adrian and Ashlynn were going to help him up. Santa reminded all the little kids to be good and to be in bed by 8:00pm on Christmas Eve (like that is going to happen, not). Told them that he would be keeping a close eye on them...

We really had a good time doing all the decorating, but wished we could have won. There were only 6 places that had signed up for the contest, so we figured we had a good chance...oh well there is always next year...

Well until next time...Hope all is well and be safe in your journeys...:)

Thanksgiving-4 day weekend

Yeah it's turkey day. Candace usually makes Thanksgiving dinner and she did this year as well...Although I made the turkey in my oven so we didn't have to carry it over after it was done... We of course had the turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean cassarole, corn, sweet potatoes, cranberries 2 different ways, stuffing and rolls. We also had veggies and cheese ball to snake on while the main course was being made. Pies, omg the pies...3 pumpkin, 1 apple, 1 cherry and 1 blackberry (which my favorite), birthday cake for Lois and buckeye balls. It was all delicious...

Tabetha is getting bigger around the stomache. Baby Bryce is growing and we can't wait til the day she delivers this bundle...She is due March 13, 2012.

Tabetha and Daniel stopped by after they had gone to his Aunt Anna and Uncle Gary Pea's house. They had Thanksgiving gather there this year. They may eat dinner somewhere else, but they always show up just in time for desert...

Jeremy was just glad he didn't have to go to school for 4 days. And then when it was time to go to school, they got an extra day out because someone had broken into the bus lot and stoled about 60 batteries from the buses. Not sure who it was, but I'm sure they will catch them.

Even though Alden nibbled on his stuff he was always ready to go. Ready to do whatever...As for Jazmine she was taking her time eating.

Karen and Lois were here this year. Candace invited all of Brians family to come, which was really nice. Ray and Scott (Brian's brothers) were there also.

After eating so much they couldn't get up from the table for a while. Maybe trying to let things settle before digging into the deserts that we had. Everyone went through the ads to see what stores they were going to hit on Black friday. I don't do black friday, not gonna fight the crowd for something I can get at a later time. Jeremy and Adrian got to spend the night with Tabetha and Daniel on Thanksgiving night. They were out shopping at 10:00pm and didn't get in until around midnight. Then Tabetha and Daniel went out again while the boys were sleeping. Shopping is not one of Jeremy's or Adrian favorite things to do...

Well until next time hope all is well and be safe in your journeys...

Visit to Grandma Ann

We all went to see Grandma Ann on Sunday (11/13/2011). She wasn't doing too well, but was really glad to see us all. She had woken up one morning with a big lump on the side of her throat. Lisa took her to doctor and they did test to find out what it was. Found out that is was some sort of cancer. She goes in for surgery on the 14th of November, so doctors could find out where this cancer started and to see if it could be some what stopped.
Candace, Adrian, Alden and Jeremy with grandma Ann. Ashlynn did get to come with us because she had stayed all night with a friend.

Scott and I with grandma Ann. She was being so funny on this day.

Tabetha couldn't come with us this time...she is pregnant and just didn't feel up to the traveling today. Maybe next time...

Lisa wasn't home at the time of our visit, she had gone to Ohio to be with Dano. Grandma Ann had told us that they had bought a new trailer for Dano to stay in and when the people moved out they had left the place a total mess...So Lisa and Dano had to clean up before moving in. Dano works for Ford and was transferred to Ohio about a year ago. He does come home when he can on the weekends and Lisa goes to visit him when she can. She has her hands full with taking care of her mom and Dano's mom.

Well until next time hope all is well and be safe in your journeys...

Halloween Night

We all dressed up for Halloween. Karen as a gypsy, me as a devil, and Candace was a witch.

All the kids had a good time...and they were ready to go when it was time. Running from house to house, we had to tell them to slow down or they would get tired before the end of the night. Which they did get tired.

Adrian was a zombie baseball player. Used one of his old uniforms from little league, with blood scattered all over.

Ashlynn was a witchy princess.

Alden as a very scarey pirate. He did really good on getting the candy and thanking everyone. We only went around our neighbor hood and across Washington Street this year. Last year we all went to Tabetha's neighborhood, but this year we decided to stay on our side of town. Besides that we didn't have a big enough vehicle to haul us all over to Tabetha and Daniel's. But we all had fun and that is all that counts.

Until next time hope all is well and be safe in your journeys...:)