A trip to see the Easter Bunny...

Was not what Mary had in mind! She started to cry, I mean SCREAM when she had to sit on his lap! She wouldn't even say "bye bye" when the torture was over! It's amazing how blonde her hair looks when her face is beet red! Maybe next year she'll be a little happier when she sees him!

3D Sonogram

Meet the newest member to our family...she's still on the "inside" so you'll have to be patient until her official arrival. The pregnancy has been going along without any complications but I still have 12 weeks left! If you have problems figuring out the images, send us an email.

Happy St. Patrick's Day "ya'll"!

Shelby and Shelly celebrating St. Pat's Day in downtown Forth Worth.
Some real cowboys and Sherrif with Mary, Matthew, Andrew, Sophie, Rachel, Aunt Shelby, Megan and Uncle Tony!
HI!!! I'm having fun---but my Mom has kept me in the stroller for 3 hours!!! It's time for me to get out and play!

I'm reading now! Aren't I beautiful in my new specs?

St. Pat's Parade

What a great day for a parade. The clouds rolled in but it was a nice day to be outside and watch the festivities. Mary had a hard time since we tried to keep her in her stroller; ever since she found her walking shoes she loves to walk, walk, and walk some more! The kids were able to come home with a bag of candy and we even managed to walk away with some coupons for some free food! We'll take all the hand outs we can get! :-) Matthew found his way to the restroom on someone nice, large tree (I just knew that he couldn't hold it while the parade was going on!) We saw lots of dogs (Brookside is a dog friendly neighborhood). Enjoy the photos!

Sonogram photo

Hello! We had a sonogram on Friday and once again we were able to see the little peanut growing! She was bouncing around in there but everything looked real good. At 25 weeks, she was 1lb/13oz and is week ahead of schedule! Just wanted to share with you!

Growing tummy

Over 1/2 way until the next little bundle arrives! Mary is learning where to find the baby and will often come and give her a kiss.

Another birthday to celebrate!

Ellen celebrated her 12th birthday yesterday! We had a quick party at home with cake and ice cream then off to the movies she went! She had a date with her Dad(dy) and sister Abbey!

We can finally play outside!

We finally had a day that we could play outside. It was mid-50s so we bundled up in our light jackets and hats, went for a walk then played outside. This was Mary's first time playing outdoors since she could walk. We need to get her some shoes now since she's mobile! She loved checking out the scenery. We are due for warmer temps this week (above average) with cooler weather coming this weekend. Love you all!

Kodak moments

We've had some fun taking pictures of the the furry babies and Mary Margaret! Mary was having a blast in the bathtub...if you look real hard you can see her 3 teeth!

Mary was having a great time hanging out with her family and showing us her smiles! The dogs even got some love too!

We are hunkering down for yet another blast of Old Man Winter....like we haven't already had enough of him! More snow tonight into tomorrow. Doubt school will be cancelled, this is old hat for the kids by now! I think most parents know how to drive in the snow. Send us some warm thoughts...

Love you!

The many faces of Mary Margaret

In the bathtub having fun! Mommy put in a barret in my hair...I guess it was okay, I didn't pull it out! Smiling for the camera and look at my chicklets! WOW! They are B I G!!! Mommy said that it's about time time to give up nursing! I wonder why she says that!!! :-)

A first glimpse at our next addition to the family...

SONOGRAM 1/25/2007

According to the sonogram photos we are looking at our next lttle baby girl. Everything looks great and our next little bundle is scheduled to make her premiere on June 22nd, 2007. We'll keep you all posted through this blog as Shelly progresses through her latest pregnancy....

Kansas snowfall

We had another weekend of bitterly cold temps and wet weather. Mommy bundled me up and put in the snow so I could play. I didn't really do much other than look at my snowman that Daddy made for me and let the doggies lick my nose! Maybe next winter I'll actually make a snow angel?

I'm one!

Life sure is fun being one! Can you believe that my Mommy & Daddy let me eat cake with my hands and make a mess??? I'm not sure if who made a bigger mess~my siblings or myself!
I was spoiled beyond belief on my 1st birthday!

Harlem Globetrotters

We went to see the Harlem Globetrotters last night. They played the NY Nationals. What a crowd pleaser this show is! A lot of audience participation and lots of tricks! Mary enjoyed the music but it wasn't enough to keep her happy the entire time the Trotters were playing. We left a little early, but I'm sure the Trotters managed to win their game!

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2007!
We welcomed the New Year early by toasting with our Sparkling Wine in our (plastic) champagne flutes and sounding off some poppers indoors! Matthew got UNO ATTACK for Christmas so after we chowed down on appetizers we loaded the table and played that game most of the night. Mary was in bed her usual time, she greeted 2007 when she woke up this morning at 7:30am! Aunt Shelby gave the boys a basketball goal for Christmas so the kids put on their coats and headed out doors on this first day in January to shoot some hoops.

Wishing you all a very terrific 2007! Peace!

Merry Christmas! We woke up Christmas morning with no snow unlike what the weatherpeople had forecasted.

The kids ripped through their packages in record time and left a complete mess! We finally found the floor before it was time for bed.

We hope that you had a very Merry Christmas and that you have a great 2007!