the Maryland zoo in Baltimore

On the 14th we took a trip to the zoo.. if you would here Jason say it: we were going to see some of my family:: i got so tired of hearing that! I was never funny at any point but he beat it like a drum.. I wouldn't be lying if I said I wouldn't care to hear that saying ever again!
Anywho.. we took Peggy and her family along. we had a great time. the sun was hot but thankfully the zoo is like 90% shaded! Somehow I still managed to get some sun. Just me.. I had put sunblock and the kids. We got there around noon and stayed til closing.. 5:00 pm! This is our 2nd trip there and we haven't seen the lions yet. We are planning another trip next month on our Anniversary.. Carter says that we must go to the Lions first!!

::The Prairie Dogs::

this is new exhibit that opened just this month! There were several babies.. they would lay flat out on their tummies and soak up the sun! too cute

::the Polar bear::

This polar bear wanted to take a plunge in the refreshing water but was hesitant.. it took her 3 times before she finally decided to do it.. There was a big crowd gathered around to watch. Last year we didn't get to see them because it was too hot for them to be out! The boys were super excited to see 'em this go around!!

::The marsh lands::

This was really neat.. the kids took off their shoes & socks and walked across these giant lilly pads.. they were on springs and their body weight sank them down just a wee bit.. enought to get their feet wet.. Carter done it over and over and over again.

Owen(in da purple) Lacey & Carter is leading

::photo op::

I forget what type of bird makes a nest similar to this type of nest..

we stuck all of the kids in it for a picture.. Not all of them were as willing to do this.. *wink*wink*

Cailan, Lacey & Scotty,Owen & Carter and of course Callie

There were many neat pictures taken but these are the only ones I am gonna share.. mainly because I am tired of the slow uploader.. hehehehee!

Callie's ladybug party!

On the 13th(my birthday) we celebrated Callie's birthday with family & friends. We kept it small.. it was nice that way.. i was able to mingle a bit with everyone. :::Party people::: pappa, callie, sue-sue & lacey

Me (coming out with food),Peggy holding Landon W., Amber W., sadie(our JRT) Jason & the side of Cailan's head..lol

More party people...

Nanna & Peggy

Jimmy and his boys... Landon & Lincoln

::The Cake::



















Presents:::


Callie helping daddy w/ her "bike"
a check from great grandpa





















Her pony and dolly her new earrings

I think I am gonna cry...

My baby girl turns 2 today!! I can't believe that Callie is 2 already! As I look back in my memories that are stored away for safe keeping(until Alzheimer's hits..lol) I am amazed at how precious of a child she is.. the only girl of 3 kids, the only one with gorgeous red hair & a gift from God indeed!!
The Past 2 years have flown by so fast.. I don't want to blink my eyes for I am afraid that I will miss the next 2 years. She has her daddy wrapped very tight around that little finger of hers. It's almost cute.. well it is really!! She has my attitude which isn't really a good thing sometimes. She can really lay on the tantrums. And the scream that comes out of her mouth.. It really does hurt the ears... Please let that stop soon!!
In the past 2 years I have watched my baby grow more and more everyday.. from needing me to do everything for her to becoming an independent toddler that gets very mad if she can't do something all on her own. jeez I wonder where she gets that from??! Not from me.. heheheheee
She can skip,hop & run... she is speaking 3-4 word sentences... she is amazing!!
Happy birthday Princess

New Me!!

It was time to update my look.. that included a cut with some color added(going back for more next week) and new specs! My vision needed some adjustement. It was amazing how crisp & clear everything was when I put my new ones on!

The Old look:

The New look:

Hellavagood 200

Our big present to Owen for his birthday was tickets for him N Jason to go to the race at Dover! We opted for the Saturday race..it was 200 miles shorter than the Sunday race and we thought he would sit better. Just by chance it happened to be take your kid to the races day! Owen's ticket was free when Jason bought his. Plus Owen got a free admission to the kid zone! There was lots of cool things there or so I was told.. he he he


Owen had a fantastic time and wants to go back next year!!

Jason and Owen in front of the Monster Mile car

Owen in the fan stands with his favorite driver's hat on!

Mother's day 2009

On Mother's day around here.. the men do everything that day.. YAY us! even if it means we have more to do on Monday!!!

Me & my babies!

My mom & her girls.. me & Peggy sue

The fun one

The serious one

Happy 8th birthday Owen Jaymes!

Owen celebrated his 8th year on the 27th of May. We had a patriotic party for him on Memorial Day with my family. The party was lots of fun.. we had pin the beard on Uncle Sam, Badminton, Corn hole, and a pinata!


Owen blowin out his 8 candles

Callie & Owen pinnin the beard on Uncle Sam

The pinata.. Owen busted it open on his first hit

Opening his gifts

Then on his actual birthday we had my parents over and Jason's dad & sister over for homemade strawberry shortcake and meadow tea!!
We saved a gift for him to open on his actual birthday.. BONGOS! the boy can beat out a good rhythm with them.

I want to ride my bicycle!

Carter finally ditched those training wheels on his bike.. well the one that was on it. One has been broke off for a very long time!