Kayleigh Anne Freeman

Whether we are or will be a parent (or not) we all would be devastated if we were in this family's shoes. I had a hard enough time when Carly was fighting with everything she had...and she didn't have to fight nearly as much as the little girl in this story....but a fight none the less. We had so much love come our way I know it helped Carly and us fight and stay strong. I have been following this blog for quite some time now and each night Kayleigh's dad gives the world an update on her improvements, setbacks and challenges to come. I cry every time I read, whether it be a good or not so good update. Right now she is up for a huge challenge and her and her family could use all the love and support we can give. So whether you believe in GOD or the Universe or anything else that helps give love, hope, faith and encouragement please take some time and keep Kayleigh in your prayers, hearts and or minds. Pass this along to your Church, friends and or family! Kayleigh and her family are truly amazing and inspirational!! If you have a blog or other type of community posting please link mine and or Kayleigh's site to yours to help spread the story of this amazing little girl's journey home to her mom, dad, brother an sister. I know there are (too many) children everyday and every hour that come across life threatening challenges, some stay here on earth and others off to heaven, either way they are all precious and inspirations as they teach us all what life is all about. So maybe while you say a little prayer for Kayliegh you can encompas all children.

WE LOVE YOU KAYLEIGH!!!

(click on Kayleigh's name above to go to her blog)

A Wedding Weekend

10.11.08 was a wedding weekend. Both Steve and I had cousins that got hitched that weekend. Unfortunately neither of us could go to either of them :( From stories and pictures we've seen both were beautiful occasions.

Christy (my cousin) & Gerrod Fisher were married in Florida. The weather cleared up just in time. Her USAF brothers, Ben and Brian walked her down the isle; with her dad watching this proud moment from heaven. Ben traveled from England and Brian from Hawaii. My mom, dad and Jeff were able to make it. Thank you Christy & Jerrod for setting a plate for me...just in case. I'm sooo sorry I couldn't make it....but cant wait for the reunion next year!!!

Paul (Steve's cousin) & Justine Cairnes were married in Redding, CA. Thank you G'ma Ann for the pics!!! I love the dresses!!! I heard it was a great party!!

Here's to LOVE!!!!

The BIG 4...

.....4 months that is. Carly is two months older than my last update of her. Not only is she two months older she is also bigger all the way around.

weight: 13lbs 3oz = 50% (of babies her age)

Height: 24" = 50

Head Cir: 39cm = 10% (up from 3%)

She's also mastered drooling, spitting (and I dont mean spitting up), she farts right along with the boys. Did I mention she's got the most beautiful eyes and smile! She's trying out her giggles and communicates fluently with gurgles.....I swear we have full on 5 minute conversations with her. We will be starting the solid food in a couple weeks. I have a feeling she will be a champ at that too. Let the MESS begin.....again. :) She goes back in for check ups in December (Gavin too....geez I'm scared to find out how big he is....soon Shane is gonna have to catch up with him.)

GO CHARGERS!

Ok well, they didn't do so well this weekend....but....do my babies look so darn cute in their Charger gear or what? I got Shane a new jersey since his was handed down to Gavin (that boy better stop growing!) and then I got Carly a cheerleader outfit! Pretty sure this is going to be their Halloween costumes too since we're runnin' low on the dough. Was waiting for Uncle Jeff to get Raider stuff for the kids.....would have been much scarrier for Halloween :P

Red Carpet NO-NO!

So sad in so many ways! It is apparent in this picture of Shane (sorry for the quality; its from the cell phone camera) that his keen sense of style will not hit the runways anytime soon. I asked him to go put something sort of nice on so I could take pics at the pumpkin patch for our Halloween pics and this is what he came up with........all of which are nice....INDIVIDUALLY that is. We're talkin' blue camo shorts, long sleeve gray and green striped shirt with button down green and orange plaid overlay. He tried so hard and was so upset that I was making him change. If you think I'm a bad mom for making him change....think again! I did tell him that he made a great effort and I gave him the opportunity to pick his favorite of the three different patterns and colors and we worked from there.

I refuse to have him go on American Idol if he really cant sing....if you know what mean.