Emma and Will

Emma and Will sat together during their brother's Christmas program last night. As you can see, Emma was being silly!!

Connon's Preschool Christmas Program

As you can see, my guys weren't too sure of Santa, but wanted to talk to him. I went up there w/them so Connon could tell him he wanted a "du-dozer"(aka bulldozer), and so Emma could get a candy cane. There were lots and lots and lots of cookies at the reception as well. They had a great time!

This is Connon and me after he "sang his heart out"...well, not really really, as you will see in the next picture!!!

Well, at least he stayed on the stage this year and didn't cry. He also yelled out "hi mommy and daddy" during the program. So CUTE!!!! All the kids did a great job!! This is always one of our many highlights during Christmas :-).


Emma got to sit with her friend Demi during the program. They are big now and have graduated from preschool. They enjoyed watching their little brother's perform.

My Family

I posted 2 family shots b/c Ed(Kate's husband)is not in the 1st photo. Michael(Jennifer's husband)is not in the 2nd one. We didn't have a photographer, so the husbands had to do the job of photographing our clan :-)

Emma Rockin' Out w/Mom's iPod

I have quite a selection of tunes on my iPod that Em and Connon enjoy listening to, anything from Lincoln Brewster's "Today is the Day", several Casting Crowns albums to the Beatles and of course Christmas Music!! She really enjoys music :-)

Anticipating the arrival of our "Big Jet"

Tom, Emma and Connon awaiting the arrival of "our jet". We flew from Baton Rouge to Atlanta, then Atlanta to Knoxville. We recently ventured down to the deep south, in Natchez, Ms. for a family wedding. Connon enjoyed flying in the rocket ship, as he called it and "blasting off". Emma was so so good for us. She was so helpful during the trip. Tom and I are so very proud of her....way to go Em!!!

Family Time

After all the wedding festivities were over, my family and I stayed an extra day in Natchez, Ms. We did exactly what we love to do...not much:-). We played in the park, watched a barge creep down the Mississippi river, and admired the many beautiful Magnolia Trees in the park. I am reminded of the book of James 1:17 when I am with my family...."every good and every perfect gift is from above". Nothing gives me more joy than being with Tom, Emma and Connon. I LOVE seeing Tom with the kids. He is such an incredible father (and husband too:-).
This photo was one we wanted to capture. Meet Mr. Pouty :-)

Dad and Connon watching the barge very closely, making sure to see its every move.

You can barely see her, but that is Emma sitting on the bench under that huge tree! She looks so very tiny!

Emma and Connon enjoyed running around(well...racing) at the Natchez Visitor center.

Love this shot! This IS Connon! He has his beloved motorcycle in his hand that his cousin Sadie gave him for Christmas.