Camping October 2009

The Coopers, Culwell and Robinsons and Bells went camping to Fall Creek Falls for Will's Birthday. We hiked in the rain, sang songs, ate and enjoyed a very nice weekend together.

It has been a long time since my last post. We have moved and been working on our new house in Eads. The kids love the room and we don't mind the drive.

Christy and Brandon spent a long weekend in Hot Springs for their 11th anniversary! They also had their first, but not last, Bed and Breakfast experience in Hot Springs, AR. The place was beatuiful and we both felt very relaxed by the end of the weekend.

The Cooper Family has stepped out and rescued a dog from the Memphis Humane Society. "Haley" is a lab mix that is the newest member of our family and has been warmly welcomed by all family members...even the cats are warming up to her. Cameron, Connor and Carson are just ecstatic to have our new friend!

The difference in a girl!

I don't think I realized how different having a little girl would be! The boys have always liked to dress up in costumes, but never as fairy princesses (thank goodness!) and never in outfits that make quite this much noise. Casey would rivel a Tennessee walking horse's sound as she clip clops along in these shoes. The differences are in attitude and vocality are also becoming apparent...Watch out world!

Is this an idol?

This year's American Idol competition had a serious drama queen that loved to wear these kinds of headbands. I cannot look of this picture of Casey without thinking of this guy...but in all seriousness, Casey has alot more talent!!!

Ouch!

Ouch! Poor Casey! She got her pinky stuck in an escalator at the Pink Palace. Luckily, Daddy got to here just before the second finger went in and this one came off. She had 5-6 stitches and did very well...Three weeks later she will still let you kiss her boo-boo.

Sadly, we went to Uncle Tence's funeral in Russellville in February. One bright spot in the weekend was taking the kids up on Mt. Nebo. The loved the view and Connor even took a good shot of Mommy and Daddy!

We had a snow day in Memphis on Sunday. We played, we sledded, we made snow men, we threw snowballs, we made snow cream...and all of that was before 9AM. Ours was one of 2 churches in Memphis having services, so we went to worship soon after playtime.

Brandon, Christy, Cameron and Connor went to Snowshoe, WV at the end of January 2009. We skied for 5 days and by the end of the trip, Cameron was skiing blacks with Daddy, and Connor and Mommy were both tackling blues...Carson and Casey each got some alone time with the grandparents. It was a great week and I know many memories were made that will last us all our lives!

Cameron and Connor both tested for belts in Karate last week. Cameron moved on to the Orange Belt. and connor to the white/blue. They are both doing well with the tests and love to spar!