My birthday

WOW!! I turned 36 this year! wasn't a hard birthday at all until Chip said to me you know in 4 years you are going to be 40 and that is not bad and I said no and then he said and in 4 years Pher is going to be 16 and driving....and then it set in.......man o man I am getting old and my little man is growing up!!!! Wow how times flies!!!!!

I had a great birthday though. Monday I had lunch with Debbie at Colton's and then for Supper my mom and dad, Janie and Chris, Josh, Alec, Kristin, Aiden, Chip and Pher and Sarah Kellerman had birthday supper for me at Dixie Cafe. Tuesday I had lunch with Carla at Chili's and then Supper with my mom-in-law and father-in-law, Chip and Pher at Cock of the Walk in Maumelle. Man was it good. (We saw some monster snapping turtles in the pond) Wednesday my mom, dad, Kristin, Aiden and Pher took me to lunch at Chili's. Thursday (today) I had birhtday lunch with Tammy, Libbi, and Nesha at Larry's Pizza and tomorrow my boss, Philip is taking me to eat. I received several cards and ecards and I had a wonderful birthday/week Thanks to all my friends and family.

Time with my extended family

Saturday we went to Cabot to be with Chip's family. His sister came down for the weekend with her kids. It was a lot of fun. We spent most of the day in Cabot. I took my niece Jenna to Wal-Mart to let her pick out a toy. She knew she wanted a "barbie" until we got the barbie and then we went looking for her little sister something and she found makeup so of course we had to get both the barbie and makeup. (I know Aunt Janet spoils these babies) We took forever finding something for little Addie....But we finally settled on a play cell phone and a horse flashlight. I had bought Jenna one when she was Addison's age except hers was a cow so it was kinda fitting.

We had a photo session....she would only let me take a picture of her if I let her take a picture of me....here is her picture ...I wasn't able to get a good picture of Addison but hopefully I will get one of her soon and will be able to post it.

My mother-in-law made two new awesome deserts...one was a banana split pie and the other was a brownie pie thing...both were so good.....I am going to have to get both receipes. she says they are both very easy.

Any way then we went to Dixie Cafe to eat supper and then the girls went to Target while the men went back to the house. I really had a good time.

I wish that they lived closer so that we could spend more time around them. but am thankful for the time I do get with them.

What a week

Well it has been quite a week........with exciting things happening.

Sunday Daniel, Kristin's husband left for Police Academy. Although it was a sad time for them he has done very well this week...I believe he made squad leader this week. He is doing very well. We are all very proud of him.....

Monday it really stormed very badly....it was quite scary at least for me.....it was so dark

Wednesday night First Kids had a pool party at the Milburns/Favre's it was a really fun time.

Wednesday night....Little Aiden and Kristin spent the night with Aunt J.....well he decided he wanted to stay awake most of the night....I really think his stomach was hurting....but since he does this most of the night I am not sure.....he may just have his days and nights mixed up....but I took several new pictures of him so here they are.....

Then yesterday my sister, Janie, turned 40. We had a great time at Dixie Cafe. We celebrated and decorated her part of the truck. I will have to post those pictures when I get them downloaded.

Hope all you have a great weekend.

We went to Mount Harbor for the weekend. It was really a GREAT time. Friday night before we left we went to supper at Larry's Pizza here in Conway with my family and Daniel's family to celebrate him getting excepted to police academy. He left yesterday for Cameden. Then we travel on to Hot Springs where we stopped at Wal-Mart to get our groceries for the weekend. and then on to Mt Harbor.

We took Alec, my nephew, with us which was great fun!!!

Saturday, I slept until 10:30......Chips says I sleep more than any person he has ever met.....I don't know about that but it sure feels great to get to sleep!!! Then when I got up we went to get stuff for the pool and then went to the pool. we stayed there for about 4 hours. We had a lot of fun. We all played in the pool. Chip layed out most of all and I played with the boys. I really enjoyed it.

We went into Hot Springs for Supper and ate at the Olive Garden. it was good!!! Then Chip and the boys went to ride Go Carts. Then we went back to the condo.

Sunday we got up and went to watch Macy Trevillion dance at the National Competition. She did very well! My favorite is Ooh Child! which got 5th overall, another one of hers Miracle got 4th and Come on Everybody (which made it to the dance off) made 2nd overall - These also got Elite top firsts in their divisions. Their big production got 2nd also. WAY to go Macy and Way to Go to Miss Ashley's Dance.

Almost 6 weeks - Going home

I just talked to my friend, Kim, and next Thursday the 12th....her daughter Erica will be going home. If you will remember she was in a car accident on June 2nd. She had to have 2 surgeries and has been in extensive rehab. This week she has taken her first steps on her left leg which is really good. She still has a long way to go as it will be about 6 months before she can walk on her right leg.

I ask that you continue to pray that God will give Kim strength and guidance. I also ask that you pray for Erica that she will somehow come to know God in a real and intimate way. That she will see that she has been given another chance here at life and that she she has been placed here for a reason.

I want to thank each of you who have prayed already for Kim, Erica, Cayton and all of the doctor, thereapist, nurses......they are certainly appreciated.

Waiting on Aiden

Waiting is no fun for anyone....grown or little......we took several breaks by going outside to release some energy. I was glad that my other little nephew was there so that I had someone to play with.

We threw pennies in the fountain, we hug poles (thanks to his uncle Chip) we played in the fountain, ate candy.

Jon Rylee is Ryan and Brittany's little one.

New Edition - Aiden Clay

Aiden Clay Hogan - My nephew - made his appearance into this world - Saturday, June 30th at 6:27 pm. He weighed 5 lbs 7 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. He is doing very well. Kristin and Daniel are very proud parents.

He was born on his Uncle Jared's (danield brother) birthday and on Chip and I anniversary.

It is amazing how small he is.

I think everyone in his family has held him except for his grandpa randy, great grandpa "pa". But I know in time that will happen.....they just want him to get a little bigger.

Vacation

Last week we went on vacation with Debbie and Kent.We went to Gulf Shores. It was so nice. The weather was great everyday.It was a week of relaxing for me. I slept late everyday. I did work on my tan....and I think I might have brought home a "twin" of pher's because he is definetely 3 shades darker.

We went to several great restaurants.....and went to a couple of fun places. Christopher played lazer tag the first night with a bunch of older kids and beat them all so he was very excited. The next day it was just me and him.....and mommy won...YEA me.....needless to say it wasn't has fun to him them. LOL

We went to lots of great restaurants....We went to Lamberts, Crab Trap, Bayside Grill, LuLu's.

We went shopping at Foley's outlet mall on Wednesday.....I did very well this year....you will even have to ask Chip......

Thursday I just hung out in the condo and took it easy.