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Leprechaun Lindy

Lindy & Daniel

Molly, Colin & Lindy

Great niece Clare on her birthday

Molly & my great niece Hadlie

My Family

All these pictures were taken last Christmas.

We tried to get them to look

"professional" but

as the family grows

it's hard to do.

Here is all of us.

Mamaw & Papaw with all the grand kids.

My sister & her family.
Jeff, Donna, Jaise, Daniel & Colin

Just the grand kids

Daniel- he is 18 now!

Molly Nichol- age 5

Jaise & Ashton (his girlfriend)

The girls

Colin, who is 14!

And Miss Lindy Ann (she's 5)

My parents

Gib & Judy
(they have been married 47 years)

and us, with our sweet girls.

So, there we are.

My family!

I love them all!!

Easter 2009

The girls woke to find that the Easter Bunny had left a trail of eggs from the back door all the way to their baskets. Molly decided that he must have been in a hurry. And they were amazed that he knew that they loved "Tom & Jerry" & tootsie rolls!
After several pieces of candy we all got ready for church. Molly & Lindy were all decked out in their new dresses.

We were able to get a nice picture in front of the Easter flowers after church.

Then we drove to my parents house. We had a great Easter lunch/dinner with my family. My sister & her family were there too.

Then it was time for the big Easter egg hunt!

Lindy & Molly really enjoyed this part of the day!

Colin, Molly, Daniel & Lindy

Surprise Delivery

We have been trying to get our back yard cleared up because of a special delivery that I knew was coming. We had the broken down carport (from the ice storm) cleaned up and the old shed cleaned out. But today was the day. So David got to bed early today so we could work on it before the surprise came.

My parents came around 4:00 and we started in on the rumpled shed. It was a job, but soon it was history. We also cut down a tree that grew next to the shed. It wasn't too big, but made some work!! I know one thing I am going to be very sore in the morning!! I will be the first to admit that I have become soft since I quit my full time warehouse job. I feel like a truck has ran over me! I know-- WHIMPIE!

Anyway, back to the story. A few months ago my sister Donna & BIL Jeff asked if they could give the girls their trampoline and swing set. I said sure (like I'd say no??)! They wanted to bring the trampoline and clubhouse part of the swing set today.

I hadn't told the girls about the gifts from Aunt Donna & Uncle Jeff. And when they arrived they still didn't have a clue. The trampoline was in pieces and the club house on it's side. But soon they were jumping for joy and trying to help put the trampoline together! They abandoned their bikes for the new play toys. The clubhouse is big and very heavy! Jeff made it himself from a kit when Jaise was small ( he is almost 19 now). The slide it awesome! The swing part of the deal will have to come on another day. It wouldn't fit on the trailer this time.

Ta Da! Lindy was already trying to do flips!

Molly was bouncing like a rag doll!!

Can you tell how much Lindy likes it?

Who said the "big kids" don't want it any more? Here is Daniel and Colin up on it too. Oh, and Uncle Jeff had to show us his back flip too! You think they'll want it back?

Check out this clubhouse. Cool, but we think we are going to officially call it a "doll house" from now on.

Here is Molly & Lindy with Aunt Donna & Uncle Jeff.

Mamaw & Papaw with two dirty girls. (I guess I forgot how trampolines make everything black)

I plan to order a new guard net and a spring cover for the trampoline. And the club house needs a new roof and some paint or stain. We are very proud of it already. The girls old swing is about to break in the middle. It's worn out. So this a wonderful gift for them to enjoy this summer.

We enjoyed a simple supper of homemade potato soup, hot dogs & angel food cake outside this evening. It was a beautiful day.

THANK YOU AUNT DONNA & UNCLE JEFF!!

AND MAMAW & PAPAW FOR HELPING CLEAN UP AND SET UP!!

WE LOVE YOU ALL!

Weekend In Indy

We have went to Indianapolis almost every year since we were married to go to the Supercross (motorcycle) races. I always look forward to it because about this time of year I get the "winter blues" and this year is no exception. The girls have been so excited and asking when it was time to go to the hotel for weeks. They knew they were going to get to swim!

The races are always at the Colts Stadium. This year would be the first year in the new stadium. We always get a hotel within walking distance and close to the mall too. That way Dave can go watch the practice races and I can shop!

This year my sister and her family decided to come too. They were excited as well. First of all, they hadn't ever been to the races and they are BIG Colts fans. They were just as excited to see the Stadium.

We drove up on Friday. We arrived at the Omni Hotel around 4. Checked out our rooms and then hit the Mall. The 3 boys took off on their own while the rest of us cruised around, mostly looking! We checked out the Colts Store (my sis was in Heaven). The girls couldn't wait to go swimming. So to the pool we went. I have to say this was my least favorite thing to do, but I'll do anything to make my kids happy. After that we walked over to eat at Hooters. (the boys wanted to eat there)

On Saturday us girls hit the shops. Of course we mostly looked around. Donna (my sis) bought the girls a new outfit each for summer. Thank you Aunt Donna. We grabbed a pretzel and cookies before going to the pool again! The guys went to watch some practice races and came back to get a sandwich. The girls and I stayed back at the Hotel while everyone else went to the races. We had a great view from our room and the girls watched the fireworks from the opening ceremonies. It was pretty cool. We also had a good view of the ice skating rink as well. Everyone reported that the races were good.

We had a great time. It was nice having my sister and her family along this year. We always have a good time. I'm ready for next year already!

Colin (12), Daniel (16), Jaise (18), Lindy & Molly (4)

The boys with some Hooters Girls!


Lindy applying lip gloss at the Bath & Body Works store.

Molly at the pool.

The girls colored while everyone was at the races.

Tuckered out!

View from our room. The Lucas Oil Stadium is on the left of the photo. The pile of rubble in the middle is what is left of the RCA Dome. And the skating rink is the building with the white roof.

On Sunday morning when we were leaving Colin was able to get a photo with his favorite racer!! James Stewart was staying in our hotel too!! Colin was so very excited about this. We knew there were racers in our hotel but we didn't know who. James got second last night but is tied for the lead in points!!

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This is Molly in the pool. She is cautious when it comes to swimming.

This is daredevil Lindy. She is not afraid of the water at all. It will take her no time to learn to swim.

Our week

This week we visited Mamaw & Papaw. Cousins Daniel and Colin were there too. So we got a new picture for Papaw's photo cap. The girls stayed while mom and I went shopping. I think the four of them had fun, papaw was a little tired though. The kids are out of school for Christmas break. And David is on vacation too. So we have been off schedule all week. I have been baking cookies, making candy, and wrapping gifts. The weather has been nasty so we have been stuck in the house so it's been rough! It looks like a tornado has been through here. Right now the girls are pretending the table is a bridge and acting out the book "Three Billy Goats Gruff". It is cute. Molly thinks she is having a good hair day!!

Lindy making a funny face. This child has a long tongue!!



Check this out. Lindy let me put curlers in her hair. I think I could have done as well with a curling iron.

Lindy had her little play vacuum out the other day. She was was running it around the table. Eventually getting upset that the crumbs on the floor just would not suck up in the vacuum! I would get the real one out for her to use but she would only run to get on the couch! I don't think she's really afraid of the vac, just thinks it's a game to play.