Well, 5 more weeks until I head back to work! I'm planning to start back on October 1st. It's been great so far...and tiresome, of course. But, definitely worth it all! I've been blessed to be able to take off as long as I have. I'm so glad it's worked out this well. Avery is doing better by the day, adjusting to her life here on earth. She spends more time awake each day and seems to sleep better every night...for the most part!

Kevin starts back to school this week on Tuesday's and Thursday's. Definitely better than being in school Monday-Thursday, like he was this summer. So, time with the family will be great! And I know he will think so, since he's also still working full time. What a ROCK he is!

Tanner is looking forward to his trip to Sea World in September! Actually, I think we're all looking forward to it! Even little Avery!! It should be a lot of fun for everyone! Kevin and Tanner went with some friends to the water park today! Nothing like beating the heat by being in some cool water! We plan to enjoy this week with our friends Vivian, Brett, and Gavin from Virginia! (Brian...wish you were here!) We miss them SO much, and look forward to this week with them...just hanging out.

Our Silly Boy

We have to share silly pictures of Tanner!! They always make us smile! He was showing his muscles to us in a few of them!! Of course he loves being silly...just like daddy!!

The ALS Walk, Saturday October 13th

Many of you know Kevin's family. His dad was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in October of 2005. On October 13th, we will be walking for our second year in the Walk to D'Feet ALS in honor of Ed Mainz. We would love for all of you to join us for the walk if you can. We would also appreciate your support, financially and/or prayerfully. You can visit the ALS website as well as our link to the walk by visiting the link we have provided. This event is a really good way to raise awareness and money for ALS. We hope you can join us.

Fun with Friends!

We enjoyed a night out at the Rascal Flatts concert with Lawrence and Amanda!! Good times!!

Kiki's 30th Birthday!

We had a great time surprising Kiki for his 30th birthday!! Everyone had a wonderful time!

Indiana Family!

A few weeks ago my (Kelli) cousins from Indiana came for a visit! How we wished they lived here in Texas!! Ok...we'll take visits! It's better than nothing...but we don't see them often enough!!

I thought we'd add some images of our family for everyone to see! They may be random, but oh well...

This is a picture of Tanner when he first met Avery. He was as excited as we were! I hope he's always this happy with her!

August 23, 2007

Well...here we are, almost the end of August. I have 5 more weeks of Maternity Leave and then back to work! It's been an exciting month...watching Avery grow...and Tanner too!! It's hard to believe Tanner is 3 1/2 and growing up fast! He's so proud of his little sister! He's still learning to be "soft" with her and sure loves giving her hugs and kisses!! Avery is changing daily and smiling all of the time!! It's amazing how much she looks like her daddy when he was a baby!! More exciting news is that Kevin got an interview at Southwestern Medical School for the PA program!! We're praying for that interview which will be at the end of September, hoping the Lord has a spot just for him beginning next May!! We are truly blessed!