We Re flying to Oklahoma and then driving to Arkansas this weekend. Elle has flown twice in her life thus far. She went to Vegas when she was 4 months old and then to NYC and NJ when she was 6 months old. Yet two main differences we have never flown without Meemom. I was nursing her both other times we flew. Now I am not sure what to do about the ears and to provide her comfort. Before if all else failed give her booby. It worked overtime. Well now what? And no Meemom? Elle can't stand to be away from Meemom for 8 hours much less four days!! Pray for us and the other people on the plane! It will be an exciting trip for Elle. She will be meeting most of Daddy's family for the first time ever. She is excited. She hasn't seen momo since she was about a month old. She hasn't seen grandmommy since February I think and jack since before that. She has grown so much and I know everyone will be excited to see one another. She is super excited to meet her family and catch up with everyone. Will keep ya updated!

we are still here!

Better late than never. found this in the drafts


Elle and I got so caught up in summertime that I was finding myself forgetting to write down our fun times. Highlights of Elle's summer: she stopped nursing. It was the most difficult thing I think that we have done but we did it! The N.J.(Yankee) burgers came for a much anticipated visit! We spent some great quality time with our cousins and aunt Catherine. I miss them dearly. Hard having your bestial live all the way across the country!!! Mommy and daddy went on a much needed anniversary trip to New Orleans. We took a girls trip (Frances x 3) to Wimberley. We then met up at Nana and Pap's house in Canyon Lake for a long weekend on the river. David, john cat and I even git to see the Gourds at Greene Hall. We had a blast! Summer time was wonderful. Elle loves the pool. I kind of can't believe its over. School is back in session and Mommy is back to work! Elle could be happier about being back at Meemom school. Although she misses sleeping in until 8 or 8:30. Me too sista me too.

This Week in Our Lives

My head is healing.

I love my Lena



Bath time fun with ny Daddy


Going shopping with the girls. I am such a big girl.


Walking into the sunset with Meemom and Uncle KC


A picture I snapped on my drive to work. I LOVE Galveston.

Weekend with the V clan and Uncle Will

Take two, found this in drafts

We had such a fun and exciting weekend! Zak, Amanda, Maddie, Brooke, Uncle Will and one unwelcome visitor came to visit us this weekend. Friday evening we all headed over to Shrimp n Stuff for some yummy seafood with our guests, Meemom and Casey! They forgot to order David, Elle and my food so it took forever so we got it to go. We stayed up talking for a little bit. By Saturday the girls had decided that they liked out doggies. Saturday morning we all geared up and headed to our own "private beach" for the first annual Beachapooloza (sp) lots of tents, drinks,fruit,kids, sun etc. and we had a great time. Saturday afternoon as we were relaxing and hanging out, Will got into an argument with a rattle snake that somehow made it's way into our back yard. He and Zak saved us all and were able to kill it and chop off it's head. Needless to say, I have yet to play in the back yard again. Saturday night we made watermelon margaritas and the boys had a poker tourney. We ended the weekend with some yummy mexican breakfast and a swim at the GCC. We miss them already! Can't wait for them to come back.

Where did month 18 and half of 19 go?

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Well where have we been? Super busy. swimming, riding the ferry, playing with dogs, going to the beach, shopping, hanging out at Meemom's,eating out, cooking and playing playing playing and growing up way too fast

Happy 6th Anniversary Pa!

June 12 2004


sometime in 1993

Happy Anniversary to my boy and I. Six wonderful years of marriage! This past year has been one of the most exciting and challenging years yet. We have learned how to balance parenthood and marriage a whole lot better! We consider ourselves very very lucky for many reasons. First and foremost we found each other- our soul mates. It seems pretty rare these days. We are also lucky to have found each other so early on in life and know that this was the real deal. That is more than half of my life. We have grown together and know that we can pretty much handle whatever comes my way. We have outlasted many many things and happily! On a daily basis I am reminded how lucky I really am. David is a very kind and giving person who always finds the good in all situations. He is an amazing friend, husband and Daddy! Happy Anniversary We love growing with you every day and for the rest of my life!

xoxo
francie

Mini Piggy Tails

Here is our first attempt at pig tails. I know we had to try hard but it is pretty stinking cute-don't ya think?