My Sweet Jumping Bean

Christmas card attempts......

We are here!!

'Away in a Manger'...awe.... Mama, David and girls. (David is one of their g'paws.)

Uncle Charlie, Mama, and girls. (or Char-chee as Sullie says)

The best Mamaw ever.

'We Wish You a Merry Christmas!'

It has been a busy time for our family! Everyone is finished with school until '09!! Yea!! We finally have our decorations up and the tree decorated and the huge light up Santa on the front porch. -please feel free to honk as you drive by!- it is very 'Clark' around here. Haven had her Christmas play today and did SUPER!! There was an awesome pizza party and then all the children passed out gifts. Her preschool is AMAZING!! Sullie also has big news... 1st pee pee in the potty!!! Could I have cooler kids? I don't think so! She has 4 more teeth coming in, but at least she will be finished for a while after these. I hope to post a few more pics before Christmas, but in case I don't make it.... Merry Christmas!!

Bed Bugs....

We are so glad to be starting our Thanksgiving break! Big plans to do... as little as possible. Maybe I'll get started on Christmas cards! No, really I'll be knee deep in my medical book and the girls will be playing 'babies' and 'ponies'!! Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!

New Tooth!

Not much going on. Sullie cut her first molar... seems like it has taken 2 weeks for it to come through! One down, three to go. I sent the camera to South Dakota with our Mamaw so it will be a little longer before we can post new pics. Anybody like to rake??

I forgot to include a picture of the best neighbors ever, Mr and Mrs Hanes. The girls wait for them to walk every day and then run down the hill so they can walk with them. Mr Hanes let Haven eat three little Snickers before we even left their house!

Happy Halloween!!

First stop, Kim and Lynn's! Haven knew exactly what to do and it took Sullie about 2 sec to catch on!

Yes, I was a mama Dalmatian. Haven painted my spots! (check out the camera hog in the back...)

Way too hot to keep our suits on in the car!

Haven was so excited about her pigtail 'dog ears'.

One Lucky Cat

Haven is training our cat to become a member of the circus. The first act.... jumping off the stool! I'll keep everyone updated on her progress.

All Is Well.

We are great! Haven has really turned the big 4. I am both thrilled with the little girl she has become and heartbroken that my first four years with her are already over. She loves preschool and is so smart, she colors in the lines and does a wonderful job with printing her letters. Haven has had a life changing year and has taken every step in stride. I am blessed beyond belief to be her mother. Sullivan is growing so fast and talking so much. Between the two of them I never get a word in! She can't get enough of her big sister and waits so patiently for her to come home from school. Sullie loves her Mamaw more than her own mama and they spend hours rocking, reading books, and taking walks. She is cutting her bottom 2 molars and is finally getting over pneumonia! The days are so busy and I am so tired, but I have never been happier in my life. I was born to be a mother to these girls.

Haven turns 4 (almost)...

Haven and one of her best friends, Mackenzie, show their pumpkins.
Known as 'The Cousins', Haven and Hailee. Double Trouble at all times! Swing batter, batter swing.

Sullie is up to bat with the help of Witch Ashley. No party is complete without cupcakes.

Haven had a great birthday party, thanks to everyone that came! I can't believe how fast these first 4 years have gone. She wanted a 'witch' theme and loved stuffing the pumpkin pinata. The kids picked pumpkins out of our patch (I laid them in the grass...) and enjoyed decorating them. The weather and fellowship couldn't have been better. We are blessed!

More Animals

Haven and Sullivan share a frog. Our #1 dog, Cade.
Mama Chicken and two of our babies.

WHO??

Who lives in Arona, PA ? Just trying to figure out who all is poking around on here! -Lisa

all is well

We are all good, but so so busy. Haven LOVES school and is already writing her name. Sullivan is walking everywhere and is always half a step behind her sister. We got baby chickens and I will put a picture on at some point. My school keeps us all busy and in and out of everywhere, only 8 more months!

still at the park

mmm... we don't eat the sand...
on the 'big girl' slide
sweet girls

Weekend at Ashley's

Sleepy Haven
Mama and girls
Pullen Park, Raleigh

another friend

We spent the weekend with my friends Ashley and Jorge that speak Spanish and since coming home Haven tries to only speak to me in Spanish. She will say 'Hee hee ha' and expect me to know she was saying 'I need a glass of water, please.'!! I wish she could be a little kid forever!

Apple Picking

Pop and Charlie came over to pick flowers and apples this evening.

Uncle Charlie

Haven and Mazzy

Haven always has an animal in her hands.

sweet sullie

Standing, but no steps yet...

1st try at video

A moviestar is born.

Seagull and Haven

Haven and 'Seagull' her pet sweat bee!

Sullie's Ride

Is this right???

I can't walk, but I can ride!!

Thanks Kim and Sloanie!!

We love our hats!

Diaper Head

I asked Haven to hand Sullie a toy while I finished up in the kitchen.... so glad it was clean.

Our Hero

Mamaw holding Bob the snake.

back on the www

Finally got the internet hooked back up so I can surf from the couch, you know with all the free time I have... Back in the swing of things after a nice week off from school. Sullie was glad to be back with her Mamaw (pronounced 'ma muooo'), and Haven spent the hours doing countless 'projects' with her cousins. And, yes, I owe you all for getting me through school. The favors will all be returned in time, I promise.

Round and Round

Summer trip to Busch Gardens in VA.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Today my baby turns one!!

Learning to Blog...

Thought I would try the blogging thing and see how it works out for us! -Lisa