Birthday Surprise!

Scott surprised me with an early birthday present last Friday! He had our dear friend, Marvin, flown up for the weekend. Marvin is from the Tampa area and was to be my brother's best man. He was our rock when our lives were completely turned upside down. The kids love "Uncle Marvin" and though Meigan has only seen pictures of her Uncle Matt, she more often than not, calls Marvin Uncle Matt. Even if we correct her she still does it.
Anyway, we had a great campfire going Friday night. Saturday we all went out to eat and since we were so stuffed, we hung out at home and watched movies. Mom and Dad came in Sat. and stayed over, too. Big ole' slumber party for sure!

Snow wo/man

These pics were taken 2 weeks ago when the kids had their first snow day. Logan and my mom were out at midnight making the snowman and the next day, Jennifer decided it needed a woman's touch! I don't know, it looks like a voodoo snow queen to me! Notice the snow didn't stick around for long, but it was fun while it lasted. We were on our way to Cincinnati when all this fun was going on!

Back from Cincinnati

Well, we are back from our 5 day trip to Cincinnati and from visiting friends and family that we had an opportunity to visit over the long weekend!

Fri. was Meigan's appt. at Shriner's Hospital in Cincinnati, Oh.. We were going for an evaluation to see what she may need next as far as surgeries. She will have surgery on her nose, but not until sometime this summer. That was fine with me since the kids will be out of school. We won't know the date until the month before. Regardless, they will do all the surgeries she would need until she is 18 years old, free of charge. What a blessing to say the least!

Also while in the area, we visited with our dear friends, Marcy and Eddie, who were in our travel group to China. They have the adorable Maddie Pearl, who is 2 years old. Meigan and Maddie are not from the same orphanage or province, but we believe they share a strong sisterhood and it will be fun watching them grow up together.

Over the weekend, it was more fun for Meigan visiting with cousins and celebrating her cousin Steven's 18 th birthday. We spent the night at a lodge and swam in the big indoor pool:)

Meigan's Baptism

Just wanted to share some pics of Meigan's Baptism today. She was wearing one of the Chinese gowns we bought her when in China, just for this occasion. Her daddy was baptized today with her, and much to Scott's relief, no smoke came pouring off his head when the minister layed his wet hands on Scott's head!

For You, Miss Lowry!

This is how Meigan came off the bus yesterday afternoon (Monday), courtesy of her teacher. OK, Lowry, we'll getcha next year! Buckeyes still rule!

Way to go Logan!

I am very proud of Logan today. Before Christmas break, they were told they had to do a 3-5 minute speech on something and they would present on Jan 8th. I guess this is something through 4H, but also a part of their grade. There was a lady in the classroom, (I assume from 4H) that was timing them and judging. Logan did his speech on his trip to China to get Meigan and he came in 1st place from his class! Next month he will be in the countywide competition.

He really has worked hard at it and now we get to add more! Not his best pic above because he was telling me, "No pictures in the class, Mom!" I wouldn't listen and made him stand there with his ribbon so I could take his picture! I taped the speech, but my hands were shaking and the camera was making weird sounds when I played it back. May do a test run on here.

The Buckeyes Will Prevail!

We are ready to pounce on the Tigers!
Get ready, Lowry, it's going to get ugly for your LSU boys!

Back to the Rat Race!

After a 3 week break, it's now time to bid sleeping in, wearing our pj's until noon(or later),
staying up way past our bedtimes, and everything else that we normally don't do through the week, goodbye:(
This week we start back to cheerleading, children's choir, girl scouts and bowling which means Mom's taxi service is now open for business. Have a great week everyone! I do have a new camera so pics will be up soon!

Happy New Year and 1st snow of the year!

We've been out of town for the last few days but wanted to post pics of our first snow that I think made the kids happier than Christmas! Meigan unfortunately was passed out by 7:30 tonight but I'm sure it'll keep till tomorrow:) Happy New Year dear friends and family!