aah...

the joy of finding mandarin oranges! We haven't had these since we were in China. Sydney absolutely LOVES them. She would peel these all by herself when we were there. Have I mentioned that she LOVES them? If you're anywhere near Jungle Jim's do yourself a favor and get some. They're just that good!

And introducing...

Poodle Doodle Doggy and Miley Maggie Monkey

PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!

We heard from Sydney's Dr. today, he called to tell us the GREAT news that her MRI remains UNCHANGED!!!!!!Her appt. will be rescheduled in a few months, the new clinical trial might be available then. We are so very thankful for this wonderful news and thankful for all of the prayers on Sydney's behalf.

We took the girls to "Build a Bear" today. Granny and Granddad gave them very gracious gift cards for Christmas (thank you)! They put them to use today! The girls had a great time! Their new furry friends are just adorable.

prayer request...

We have Sydney's follow up appt. this Thursday the 17th. We will get the results from the MRI. So far I'm telling myself that no news is good news. Please pray that that is indeed true. I was telling Chad the other day that Sydney is already a miracle. The size and involvement of this tumor is just mind boggling and no one would ever suspect it. Thanks.

Love,
Sandy

Friday favorite...

this is one of them. Sydney looks like such a big girl. She has changed so much in the past year. I think she's just lovely.

Guess who lost a tooth?

Haley lost her 1st tooth last night! She was SO excited! Can you tell?The Tooth Fairy pays pretty well for that 1st tooth...$6 and a new sparkly marble.

3 months ago...

we were blessed with this sweet baby!!!!!!!!!

Wait a minute...

I just realized that I didn't post pictures of Neil's birthday. Hum...maybe I was a little busier then, we'll call her Lainey! Anyway, Neil had a great birthday. Those are wizards hats and chocolate covered wands. Yes - Chad did it. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah......Neil turned 11 by the way. I can't believe it - 11! That's just not right. Sorry for the oversight Bub, I do have 5 kids you know!

The Lego Master turns 7!

Cole Parker had a fabulous birthday! Movies, pizza, cake and ice cream, and more Legos! What more could a boy want! Check out the AWESOME R4G9 cake courtesy of Dad. Happy Birthday "tuke"! We love you!

Merry Christmas!

This Christmas was just wonderful! Another baby girl was added to our family! Lainey Beth really enjoyed her 1st Christmas and we CERTAINLY enjoyed her! She is such a sweet, happy baby! The kids received all of their favorite things!

Neil - Harry Potter

Cole - Star Wars Legos (he completed 4 sets in 2 days for a total of nearly 2000 pieces!)

Haley - American Girl and frogs

Sydney - Bitty baby stuff and Dora!

Lainey - sweet baby things!

Mom & Dad - getting to enjoy these great kids and seeing Christmas through their eyes!

Santa!

We took the kids to see Santa today, they were so excited. We think that this could be the REAL Santa. The beard is real and he didn't smell like beef and cheese....

Lainey Beth!

Here she is!!!!!!!!

Lainey Beth

October 9th 2007

5:27 pm

5# 10 oz

17"

Pumpkin art!

The kids with their pumpkins! They had a great time decorating them. We'll save the carving for later!