Good News

Wow, we have had lots of things happening around here.

Thanks for your prayers, my dads cancer is gone. I am so happy. He has been so positive through all this. We can't wait to go fishing at his house. Drew practices his casting almost everyday.

Last week Mike's Sister had her baby. She invited me to be a part of bringing her new daughter into this world. What a miracle. I have seen many babies born but it was so much more special to be present for my niece. Mike's family is so good to me, they sure make me feel like there own. So, they didn't know it was girl. Well, big sister Micah always knew she was a girl.

Her name is McClaine Elizabeth, A real sweet heart. Good thing I am too old to have another. I will just have to visit Susie more often to get my baby fix.

Goal Count, Natalie scored 3 more goals in the game last Saturday and 1 in the game last Tuesday.

My friend Sharon seems to be doing well, thanks for your prayers for her. She did take a helicopter ride to the hospital last week and ended up with another stent. Then one more trip the end of the week. She is doing better each day.





Here is a photo of Susie and Jason's new addition:

September "08

Monica is 10

Hi Y'all,
Monica had a great birthday party on Saturday. Lots of work, but as Mike said, "One day she will appreciate it." I hope it is sooner than later. We ended up with warm weather and about 10 kids. Just right! Drew slept through the whole party. I kept sneaking in to wake him, he had been waiting so long for the party to start. After everyone left he woke up and asked,"is it time for presents yet?" I now know a few parents so that we can start to have some friends for sleep-overs. It is so hard not knowing the families. I just can't let the children go to friend's houses if I don't know the parents. We are going on the third year of sleep over excuses. She can't wait to have friends over for the night. Thank goodness for Meredith from Clarksville. She has been able to come stay three times since we have moved.


Please say more prayers for my friend Sharon. She had to be flown to Vanderbilt and have another stent put in today. Thank God she is doing well right now. While you are at it, a prayer for my dad would be great. He has his PET scan this week to see if his cancer is gone. He just finished his second round of radiation. He seems to be doing well. He just has to be okay.


Now for Natalie's goal count. We are not used to her making goals because she used to play defense. She scored all four goals last Friday night. We won 4 to 0.

I have not been good at keeping baby books so I have decided this is the next best place to document all our fun activities.

Computer Tech

I have had lots of trouble with out computer the last year or two. I spent all day on it yesterday and now I am having a blast with some programs that didn't work well for me. Probably saved myself a couple of hundred $$$. Now I can bore you with even more stuff.
Here is a video clip of Drew from July. He had just finished playing golf.
To hear the volume you need to go to the "Summer Fun" slide show and turn off the volume. Just click the speaker below the slide show.

Just Busy

Drew had his first day of school yesterday. He has had such a long wait. He couldn't understand what took so long. He is going to a cute Moms day out program. Just 2 days a week at the Church of Christ down the road from us. He will go Monday and Thursday from 8:30-1:30. We were lucky to be able to get a spot. I was feeling a little guilty not sending him to a traditional pre-school but they assured me that he will be ready for kindergarten. I just couldn't see sending him everyday when I have the privilege of staying home with him. He is growing way too fast and I am going to hold on to him as long as I can. They had a T-shirt and monogrammed backpack ready for him. I think he has wore his backpack for 2 days straight and slept in his shirt last night.

Natalie has continued to do great with her soccer team. The last couple of games she has scored at least once. Tonight we played against Mount Juliet (the town were Aunt Susie lives) and she scored 3 of the 4 goals to tie the game in the last two minutes. GO NATALIE. I was soooo proud. Monica said that my cheering was starting to get embarrassing. It must of been bad coming from a child that would do a back walkover or cart wheel in Walmart if I would let her.

Monica turns 10 tomorrow. She is so excited being 10 years on the 10th of the month. She will be getting a 10 $ bill with one extra zero added to the end.($100). She has politely reminded us that Natalie got her $100 for her 9th birthday. We told her that we planned it this way. (well we did, once she reminded us). It wouldn't have been as special if she got it last year.
We are having a pool party for her on Saturday. Pray for good weather.

One last request. Please pray for my friend Sharon,from Clarksville. She had a heart attack 11 days ago. She is very young and has had a second chance at life. The doctors said she went to heaven three times. She ended up with a stent. She and her husband have a 10yr. old daughter.(Monica's best friend from Clarksville). It has been such a shock because she is very physically fit. She is now recovering at home. I hate not being able to help them. They were so good to us while we lived in Clarksville. Monica ate and played at their house many times a week. They always treated her like their own. She is definately a miracle. One that I am so happy to have witnessed. We love you Sharon and family.

July-Aug. Photos