Chloe's Corner

vacation

2010-07-11T11:48:00.000-07:00

our whole family went to the beach for vaca this year. we had a really good time. we spent the 4th of july and Chloe had a birthday party. she will be 3. can you believe that?

chloe packing her own clothes.

kendall

chloe had enough of the beach

4th of July

Planet Hollywood

Kris and Troy

Happy Birthday

lots of dress up presents

ummmm cupcakes

Jake

fish at Broadway at the beach

beautiful princess

shes so cute

Tuesday

2010-05-04T12:24:00.000-07:00

Today, chloe went to the dentist for the first time, she did very well. She even got a new toothbrush!!! I tried to upload some pics. but they won't cooperate. I will try again later.

Easter

2010-04-16T06:18:00.000-07:00

Where does tthe time go? Easter came and went and I finally foound time to upload pictures. Chloe got a dog for easter. Its a miniature yorkie. she is 3 which makes it nice because theres no puppy training. The dog is not hyper and does not bark all day. we really lucked out. Chloe really likes her, and she does really good with the kids. We have had beautiful weather in the 70's mostly. But its about to get a little chilly. The grass cutting has already started to be a regular thing. Johnny bought a zero turn. so the mowing time has been cut big time yea. We got some planting and mulching done this week, the dogs really like it!!!!!! Chloe has been enjoying time outside and taking walks in the woods. we walk all the way to Connies and back. Chloe and her dog Emmy both keep up.
connie and her boys.Jerod, chase and Jordan

Troy, Kendall, Kristin

Easter egg hunt

Cousins- Kendall and Riley

cousins- Isabella and Chloe

Chloe and Emmy

Papaw and Kendall

2010-03-12T05:20:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since my last update, i don't know where the time goes. Kristin and Troy bought a house so we spent the weekend painting and cleaning. Now their moved in with just a little left to do. This weekend I am cleaning my house which is much needed and over due. Oh, and Chloe has the chicken pox. So i cant go anywhere anyway.

February snow

2010-02-06T20:14:00.000-08:00

Chloe and i played out in the snow for a few hours today. She decided she wanted to take a walk in the woods. So we did and boy was it pretty. She fell asleep before we got back home.

wesley family christmas

2010-01-27T06:18:00.000-08:00

Christmas

2009-12-27T17:51:00.000-08:00

The wesley family had a great Christmas. Chloe loved all of her presents. Especially the princess piano and her new kitchen. Kendall likes her activity gym. We had a busy and tiring day. Now I need to get the energy to put everything out of the living room and into their rightful place. Maybe in a few days. Mamaw J seems to be doing better. She is supose to get a feeding tube tomorrow and soon goto a nursing home. Thank you everyone for your prayers.

Kendall Christmas Pictures

2009-12-09T17:47:00.000-08:00

Kendall 3 1/2 months

December

2009-12-09T17:03:00.000-08:00

Another month has come and gone. Its unbelieveable Christmas is almost here. In November we celebrated Mamaw Johnsons 92nd birthday. My mom and stepdad came to visit for Thanksgiving. We had a great time. Connie and I went shopping Thanksgiving nite into black Friday. Boy was I tired. But it was fun. Papaw John with Kendall

Chloes favorite place to sit at mamaws

Chloe and Kendall

Mamaw Johnson, Johnny, Chloe and Kendall

Kendall

Happy Birthday Johnny

Our first snow this year. Chloe loved it

Christmas Pic

Trick or Treat 2009

2009-10-31T19:36:00.000-07:00

This year Chloe went trick or treating twice. The first nite she went with her cousins Isabella and Wyatt. The second nite she went with Easton. She loved it both nites. And she really loves the candy.

These scarecrow decorations are Chloe's kids. As she calls them. They go everywhere we go. I always have a van full!!!

fall pictures

2009-10-08T13:42:00.000-07:00

Easton and Chloe went to the pumpkin patch on monday. They did come home with several pumpkins. BIG and small. Today was the perfect day to take some fall pictures so Chloe and I headed out back. She loves to pose!!!

Sept. travels

2009-10-01T04:38:00.000-07:00

We had alot of fun in Sept. We traveled to a few states. We went to the childrens museum to see the dinosaurs. And we walked for Debbie Jane in the breast cancer walk. Kendall is quickly growing. last weighed she was at 10 lbs.

Baby Kendall

2009-08-20T15:39:00.001-07:00

chloe waiting patiently for Kendall to arrive to the nursery

Well as you all know, we have a new baby girl. Kendall Raeann. She was born on Friday @ 6:26pm weighing in at 6lb. 15oz. And 21 1/2in. long. Mom, dad and baby are doing well. They are staying with me for a while so I get to kiss Kendall everyday!!!! Enjoy the pictures.by the way, chloe loves her new baby!!!!

BABY! BABY!!

2009-08-13T05:16:00.000-07:00

Kristin is going to the hospital this evening to be induced. YEA!!!!!!! We should have a baby sometime tomorrow. John got home just in time, Chloe will be staying with him. PRAY, Pray, Pray, everything goes well.

baby

2009-07-23T07:56:00.000-07:00

I took Kristin to the doctor on Tuesday, He said baby is ready. If she is still swelled like she is next week he will induce her!!!! She has already started to dialate. yeaaaa!!!!! Baby is a little early though. Shes not supose to be due until Aug. 23

Happy Birthday

2009-07-18T20:38:00.000-07:00

chloe wanted chips. So she took the bag and they dumped all over. She still didn't want to share.

Yesterday was Chloe's 2nd birthday. We had lots of fun. She wasn't interested in opening all her presents though. Once she opened the baby doll she was done. Corey got her a monkey that she had to hang from her neck right away, and Carla got her a stuffed dog that shes still carrying around.

I did make the cake and it was very good!!!

Pics

2009-07-16T06:15:00.000-07:00

As you see I have added pictures. I still can't upload the wedding. Sorry.

John(my brother) and his family came for a visit in May and we took the kids to the zoo. They had a good time.

We just took a vacation to Tenessee. We stayed in a cabin, went to a creek, went on a hike, took Chloe to see the Dixie Stampeed. She loved it. And she rode rides. I think her favorite was the creek!!! Now we are getting ready for her birthday. She will be 2 tomorrow. I am going to attempt to make her a cake.

fyi

2009-06-23T18:09:00.000-07:00

just to let you know, there are pics of the wedding on facebook.

wedding

2009-06-23T17:56:00.000-07:00

It has been well over a month since my last blog update. I have just been really busy. When Chloe is asleep I think of 100 things to do other than get on the computer. And as you all know, dial up is really slow.
Anyway, the wedding was beautiful and perfect. I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off and I was so glad when the day was over.
Dallas and Kristin are moving to Seaman in the next few weeks and I now have a baby shower to plan.YEA!!!!!
by the way, I just realized I have no pics to post. I didn't take any, I hired them done. I'll ask Carla to post. check her blog.

The countdown

2009-05-06T03:16:00.000-07:00

What a busy few months we've had getting Kristins wedding together. I think we have everything in order.
Granny and my sister Maureen flew in on Monday. My mom and Ed will be in on Thursday. My sister Kelly and her family will be in on Fri.
Tonite we are decorating the church,(after church is over)
We are in for a couple of very busy days.

EASTER

2009-04-17T01:18:00.000-07:00

Wyatt

Isabella, Chloe, Wyatt and Jake

Isabella and Chloe

Today, Chloe turns 21mo. old. Can you believe it?
Well, I am finally updating my blog. It is 1:00am and I drank 2 cups of coffee. I am trying to get some house work and laundry done while my little angel is sleeping.

We had a wonderful Easter. Friday I went with Carla and Easton and Chloe to the movies. We saw Monsters vs Aliens. Chloe fell asleep as soon as we sat down. And woke up as soon as we stepped out of the theater. She started jabbering like she knew what was going on!! At least I got to see the movie. It was cute. Saturday we colored eggs. Well, Chloe colored eggs, and her hand and her legg. She loved it. Then we made cup cakes. She sat in her seat and licked the beaters.

Sunday we had an Easter playat church. Johnny was in it of course. I didn't really get to see it because as soon as the lights went out, Chloe was scared to death. So we walked around, and eventually went outside to play on the playground. Boy, was it cold. After church we went to Lorettas house where the whole family ended up. The kids had an Easter Egg hunt. Chloes basket was so full she could hardly carry it. She really liked the chocolate in the eggs.

As for the wedding, It's still on!!! May 9th. Music starts at 3 ceremony at 3:30. Everyone is welcome. The church will be getting an invite as a whole. If you get a blank invite, SORRY!!! I did accidently send one of those out, it was to Dallas's friend. I had a good chuckle when Kris told me. I'm surprised I haven't lost my head by now.

I'll try to keep updating.

Chloe coloring my table

Wedding Bells

2009-03-23T04:19:00.000-07:00

Kristin and Dallas decided that they are going to get married now instead of later.
I have 6 weeks to plan a wedding, send out invitations and buy everything. How am I going to do it you ask? I have no idea!!!! I do have help from family. Thank God!!
If for some reason you don't get an invitation it's on May 9, 2009 at Beechfork Church. 2:00.
Anyone that wants to help with this event, call me.

St. Patricks Day

2009-03-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!!!!!
Don't forget to wear your green.
Today Chloe turns 20 months old. Can you believe it? Almost 2.
Kristin has moved out to a cute apartment with Dallas. Right in the middle of a great shopping area. You know I'll be there often. I think their furniture comes tomorrow. Also Kristin has an ultrasound tomorrow. We hopefully will find out if the baby is a girl or boy. Can't wait!!!
It's supose to be 72* today. We plan on going to the church playground and playing with Chloes cousins.

First haircut

2009-03-09T20:25:00.000-07:00

Alot has happened in the last few weeks. Easton turned a big 6. He had his party at the pizza place in town.

Chloe helped her dad on the backhoe.

I tried to get Chloe to cooperate for pictures, It usually doesn't work out. I must have said 50 times,"Chloe, look at mommy and smile" This is what I got!!!

This picture is after her haircut, her hair put in curlers and fixed up by aunt Mary.

Back view

Just like Mamaw

After haircut

She laughed the whole time

Pictures

2009-02-22T06:40:00.001-08:00

yesterday we went to Chloes cousin Jakes 1st birthday-everyone had a great time. Lots of kids!!!

Chloe and Brody

Getting ready to goto Mamaws house. I don't know why some of these pictures are blurry.

I had a really good laugh. Chloe found a pad, unwrapped it and stuck it to her belly. I had to grab the camera!!!

snow

2009-02-22T06:09:00.000-08:00

We woke up this morning to about an inch of snow. What a surprise.
The birds are out front chirping really loud. Spring must be on its way.
Church was cancelled today due to slippery raodways and my husband called, He thinks he may get to come home today. I lost track on how many days hes been gone.

mommys helper

2009-02-20T06:55:00.000-08:00

Johnny has been gone for about 9 days now. He was supose to be home on Tues.
Who knows when he will be home.

Chloe has been my little helper this week. She played in the lysol bubbles in the mop bucket. She mopped my bedroom carpet. She drug the broom all around the livingroom and kitchen floor as the puppy was running behind her barking and growling at the broom. it was funny. She also closed the dishwasher and pushed the button to start it.

Kathy Jo came home to visit for Jakes 1st birthday. She bought Chloe a beautiful dress for Easter along with ballet shoes, a hat and easter basket. Too cute.
Chloe of course has a shoe fettish and wanted them on right away. shoe, shoe she said. She tried on the whole outfit and didn't want to take it off.

Chloe'

2009-02-13T06:06:00.001-08:00

Chloe and new puppy (Brody)

On the road again.

2009-02-13T05:41:00.000-08:00

We had another great week staying at the base. We missed the electric outage here at home!!!
The last outage we had did a number on our frig and air unit. Our insurance came through and we have a new heating unit on its way. YEA!!! Our frig is getting fixed too.
Johnny and I had our Valentines dinner early since hes going overseas. WE took Chloe and went to DonPaublos. Chloe enjoyed throwing rice in her mouth then on the seat. We met up with some friends and Chloe, Patty and I went to Barnes and Noble. Chloe loves to climb onto the reading stage and run around. She climbes on and off the chairs, pulls books off the shelf, and has herself a good time. Then we went back to Jeremy and Pattys house where the boys were building planes.
Kristin got a dog for valentines day. Its a mix between a shitzoo(not sure how to spell) and a poodle. Cutest thing ever. I'll add pics later. Chloe loves it!!!
Were going out to dinner with Kristin and Dallas tonight.

fun

2009-02-09T07:30:00.000-08:00

We had more snow last week after all the ice but we had a good time. Chloe had fun sledding. The dogs had fun chasing her. Everything now has just about melted.

We took a trip to Dayton and stayed with John a few days. We have a nice little apt. on base equipped with a washer, dryer, dishwasher, garage, and 2 bedrooms. We lucked out. Usually we stay in a hotel.

Chloe is entering the whiney and NO stage. Its a little comical but I try not to laugh.

Some of her favorite words right now are mommy and wheres sissy. She really misses Kristin throughout the day.

Ice storm

2009-01-30T04:19:00.000-08:00

Chloe trying on her daddys shoes

Pushing the stroller till Chloe falls asleep

Lorettas house

We definately survived the ice storm. We didn't have electric for 2 days. No phone either. Thank goodness for a wood stove and generator. We had eggs and sausage one morning on the iron skillet on the grill. Chloe kept us entertained. We all had to take turns pushing her in her stroller around the house. We read books, played babies. And chased her around the house. So we did get exercise.

Trees are down everywhere. It looks like a war zone. Even walmart was closed!!! Thats a first. Our roads are covered in ice still. We got a little more snow last nite. There is a little more comming around Mon. The wind is blowing a little today. I hope we don't loose power again. At least everyone got to spend family time!!!!!

snow day

2009-01-27T10:00:00.000-08:00

We finally got some snow we can play in. When I went out to measure we had 5 inches. I know you say big wow. But we haven't had this much snow in a long time. The news said were getting more and ice, could be 1/2 inch thick. Probablly there will be power outages. The ice is already starting, pretty hard!!!!

Chloe played outside a little today. It took 15 min. to chase her down and get us both dressed. I think she stayed out for about 5 min.

Chloe's grandpa Ed bought her the pink camo snowsuit. He picked it out all by himself. She has definately got use out of it. She even wears it when its just plain cold out.

Beautiful day

2009-01-23T15:26:00.000-08:00

The weather today was beautiful. The last I looked the temp. was 52. Chloe and I decided to venture out. Carla was nice enough to watch Chloe while I ran in a few stores.
When we got home, we played outside. I think we both have been a little stir crazy being stuck in the house.
Tomorrow its supose to be back in the 20's.

Big News

2009-01-22T05:52:00.000-08:00

I almost forgot!!! Sunday, Kristin and Dallas went to church both sevices. I didn't get to go because Chloe was sick. But Sunday nite Kristin got saved!!!! She turned her life over to God!! Praise the LORD!!! Now, we can all sleep a little better. Keep praying for Dallas!!!

winter weather

2009-01-22T05:41:00.001-08:00

We finally have had winter weather. I have actually had to break out the winter coat.
Today theres a waming trend comming. The high will be lower 40's!!! Alittle better on the electric bill.
Unfortunately along with winter weather comes sickness. Of course Chloe is the first to get it. She has RSV, she is on strong antibiotics and breathing treatments. She already sounds better. Johnny and Kristin have a really bad cold too!!! So far I have the best immune system..
My home computer died so I still can't post pictures. SORRY !!! But the good news is my new one should be here next week. I can't wait!!!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T19:07:00.000-08:00

We had a blessed Christmas. My mom and Ed came to stay for the week.
Kristin got engaged and found out shes expecting. So were grandparents to be. Very exciting.
Chloe woke up this morning and opened a few presents, then had to play with them. Then she opened a few more and played. Her sister finally helped her later open the rest. She has played with everything. Kristin had one surprise to open. We had gotten some of her old t-shirts from pee-wee cheerleading, cheerleading, and shirts that her dad had bought her thriughout the year and had Sharon Patton make her a quilt. It is beautiful!!!! Kristin was surprised and said, now I know why you were looking through old shirts.
We actually got to stay home all day!!!

Christmas play

2008-12-16T21:18:00.000-08:00

The Christmas play went great. Chloe was a good baby Jesus. Mark told her this would be her last year. She was getting too old. I don't think she'll mind. Sunday shes going to be a sheep in the childrens play. I wonder how she'll do this time. We are supose to do our Christmas play again on New years eve. We use to do this every year and got away from it. But since we'll all be at church, we myles well go ahead and do the play. It makes the nite go faster.
Can you believe another year is almost over? Where did it go? I think I am all done shopping. I need just a few things from Walmart. Of course I have nothing wrapped. I'm afraid to put anything under the tree. Chloe is enjoying the Christmas season so much, I'm afraid she'll really enjoy the presents wrapped, then unwrapped. She has already found her presents, and played with a few. I finally just put them in my room and threw a blanket over them. She has never noticed them!!!! This year I get to have my mom and stepdad over at Christmas. We are really looking forward to it.
Today we woke up to snow. I got Chloe dressed in her snow suit and out we went. She had a good time sitting in her sleigh. She walked a little bit until the dogs spotted us. They came running to play and she was yelling, NO DUKE!!! HE'S BAD!!!! Thats one of the dogs. It was pretty funny. She did scrape snow off the car and eat it. Her little fingers were freezing. We weren't back in the house long and she fell asleep for 2 hours. We need to do this everyday!!!

Thanksgiving

2008-12-07T05:32:00.000-08:00

We did make it home for Thanksgiving. We went to Johnnys moms house. All the family made it over except Kathy Jo. We had a really nice day.
Connie, Chloe and I all went shopping on BLACK Friday. We didn't go out at 4:30. But we did hit the stores @ 7:30. Things weren't that bad. The mall was very busy. But not like I thought they would be. Idid find some good deals.
We got our Christmas tree up. Good thing Johnny wired it up. Chloe has fell into it several times reaching for candy canes and pulling ornaments off. She likes to stand on the wii box in the corner and pull at ornaments or she pushes the box under the tree and sits on it. Shes got a few branches bent back. She ate breakfast with Mrs. Claus on Friday. She even sat on her lap to get a picture.
This weekend was our Church Christmas play Chloe is baby Jesus again. I'm Mary and Johnny is Joseph. It was cancelled last nite. It has snowed and the roads are bad. We didn't have church this morning either. BUT the play is on for this evening. Thank goodness because if it was cancelled, it would be rescheduled for next weekend and thats my only weekend I have open to finish my Christmas shopping!!!!!

On The Road Again

2008-11-25T16:45:00.000-08:00

WoW! We are quite the travelers this year. We decided to goto Wisconsin to visit my mom and stepdad. Johnny, my stepdad, his son, and grandson all went on a hunting trip while me, Chloe and my mom went to Minnesota to the mall of America. What a great time we had. You need at least a week to see the whole mall. We stayed for 3 days,. We went to the amusement park, the aquarium, Bubba Gumps, the rain forrest cafe,All in the mall. We took Chloe to the American Girl doll store where we purchased her first American Girl Baby. The baby also got her first Christmas outfit. Kristins gift from the mal was MAC makeup. Her favorite. We took Chloe swimming at the hotel. She loved it. This summer I hope to take Kristin to the mall. That time hopefully we can fly.
Monday nite we had an early Thanksgiving so that Everyone could be together. Eds son and grandson had to go home today. We of course are still here. We decided to stay another day. It has snowed here. Not to much, but enough that Chloe got to play in it. She had a good time.

Pics from NJ

2008-11-09T17:09:00.000-08:00

Me, my brother John and sister Kelly

Jake and Chloe having fun with a sweeper.

Granny and Chloe cuddling

Jake and Chloe

Chloe ready for Trick or Treat ( Her favorite thing to play with is my cell Phone)

It seems as though the wesley family is over the virus. I hope it doesn't come back. Chloe for the first time in a week took a few bites of toast, rice, and a few bites of chips. She also drank some 7-up. Me, johnny and Kristin are all in good shape. I can't remember the last time I did so much laundry.

Our main computer crashed so I have to use a different computer. My pictures upload sometimes!!! So I may not have very many pictures for awhile.

Trip to New Jersey

2008-11-08T05:43:00.000-08:00

Last week DeeDee, Chloe and I took a trip to N.J.. We had a good time. We went through rain, sleet, snow, and sunshine. We stopped in Maryland so Chloe could touch the snow. BRRR It was cold.

Chloe made up with her Nanny and cousin Jake pretty fast. She had cousins to play with everyday. Halloween night was pretty fun. Chloe didn't know what to think with all the kids comming to the door dressed up. She did like it and everytime someone knocked she ran to the door, stood and watched then helped shut the door saying BYE! She dressed up as a ladybug and I took her to our aunts house next door to trick or treat. She wanted to stay outside and play since all the other kids were out. Her cousins came over to meet her and they had a good time playing.

Maureen made her confirmation on Sat. and afterwards we had a big luncheon at a nearby restaurant. I got to see almost all of my family. Some of the family came over afterwards so we got to visit for a while.

Chloe is carrying on the Kristin tradition. Everytime we went to NJ Kris got sick. Chloe got sick the last time, and this time too. She started with a cold, then fever, Itook her to the Dr. on Mon. she had a ear infection. Then Tuesday she started with a stomach virus. so far it passes to kristin then me.

Church

2008-10-27T05:37:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful church service Sunday morning. 5 people were saved. JR, Dess and their boy Corey , Megan Lynn, and Jim Allens sister. New Life sang together after 5 years and they sounded pretty good!!!!

Memphis

2008-10-27T05:09:00.000-07:00

Last Monday we took off for Louisville to visit Kathy Jo. We went out to dinner and of course did a little shopping. The next morning we got up early and headed to Memphis. Johnny and a few others had some training there. We went to Beale street that night and ate at hard rock cafe. Wed. me and Chloe ventured off and went to the childrens museum. She loved it. There was a fed ex plane she went through. She was allowed to talk on the phone and push all the buttons in the cock pit. She put her hands in a little river, colored, ran back and forth on a stage and touch the speakers!!! She kept looking to see if she would get in trouble. Then they had a little gated play area that had slides and a play house with babydolls and play food. I think that was her favorite spot. She loves baby dolls. She touched a toy another little boy was going for. So he grabbed her by the shirt and tried to bite her. Luckily his babysitter was watching and quickly got him to let go. Then, after playing forever we went and ate pizza. Chloe passed out so we went back to the hotel. Then swimming.
Thursday we found a mall and shopped all day. It was a little scary. When I first pulled up there was an ambulance and police car. Then when we went in, a man was walking through the mall kinda fast and this lady told him to run, he was starting to sprint, then I saw security, they starting running. Then, he was gone. I thought what kind of place am I at.. But it turned out we were safe.
Friday we went to Graceland and took the tour of the mansion. I am telling everyone, if you ever have the chance to go and see this, go. We had a great time. It was very interesting. We were on a time schedule because of Johnnys class, but if we ever go back we will go for the whole tour. We will really have to save money though because I thinh the whole tour is 68$ a person.
After Johnnys class we headed for Nashville. Which was a lot nicer than Memphis. We stayed at a nice hotel. Saturday we finally made it home.. I was never so glad to be home. It seemed like we were gone forever.
Now, this wed. Me, Dee Dee, and Chloe are going to visit Granny in NJ. Chloe was such a good traveler to Memphis and back. I hope shes the same way on our next trip.

Saturday, Oct 11

2008-10-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

Kristin and Chloe decorated pumpkins.

Chloe has a new hat that she loves to wear everyday when she is playing!!! Her aunt Connie bought her a car. The only problem is she can't go forward, she has only learned backwards.

She fed herself using a spoon for the first time this week. She has always held a spoon or a fork but she actually got the food to her mouth! And had a good time doing it.

She also helped her dad build fence. Shes such a good helper.

pumpkins

2008-10-04T21:46:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday Chloe and I went with Mary to a pumpkin farm. Chloe loved it. She followed the man around jabbering a hundred words a minute. She layed on the ground and layed on the pumpkins. Some pumpkins were bigger than her. I did take pictures but I can't find the camera cord. She picked lots of little gourds herself. She carries them around the house in a basket.
Monday we had a visitation, Our good friend Everett died. He will be greatly missed.

Isabellas Princess birthday

2008-09-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

sorry my pics aren't very good, my camera was dieing.

Sunday, Chloe's cousin Isabella had a girls only princess party.(exception for her brother Wyatt of course). All the girls dressed in their best and had a great time with necklaces, tierras, and lots of girly girl stuff including babydolls.

Happy Birthday Isabella

Our hummingbird got some new friends today, BEES!!!!

Playgroup

2008-09-20T21:00:00.000-07:00

This hummingbird perches above its food everyday.

Chloes new trick.

Jake and Chloe

Corbin and Chloe

EHS horse and buggy ride

birdseed

sidewalk chalk writing

Wednesday we were invited to a Early Head Start playgroup in town. Chloe had a great time. She picked walnuts off the ground. She swung in the swings. Went down the slide and spun on the merry go round(which was not for me). She played near other kids and had a snack. She ate peanut butter with her crackers for the first time. She does like peanutbutter. Her cousin Jake came to visit later that day. Hes 7 months old and weighs 2 more pounds than her.

Thursday we headed off to Early Head Start again. This time we took Corbin and went on a horse and buggy ride. The kids loved it. Chloe played on the playground in birdseed. She didn't eat it either. All the kids ate lunch in the gym. They enjoyed running around chasing each other. Corbin was running and jumping and kicking his leg onto the wall. Chloe thought she was big because she tryed to do what he was doing. She balanced herself and kicked the wall. Too cute. Easton came over later that evening, we took a golf cart ride then Chloe took a nap. Me and Easton headed outside with sidewalk chalk. Hes only been in school a few weeks and loves to write. He has been practicing his name!! Friday Chloe and I had a girls day out shopping. We didn't find anything. And today we went to the Wesley reunion. We had a good day.

Breast-Cancer walk

2008-09-15T20:30:00.000-07:00

Sunday morning Mary came to pick me and Chloe up for the big breast cancer walk in Mason. To start the morning off, a hornet got into Marys explorer, flew down into Chloes carseat and stung her!!!! It wasn't until later that I saw that it stung her. She was fine, but it looked aweful. It is Debbie Janes 10th year as a breast cancer survivor!!!!! Her mom had shirts made for everyone. There was 14 of us going and we had a great time. We celebrated at olive garden afterwards. A storm started blowing in on the way home. When we got home there was no electric. We definately had a storm, A WIND storm. It knocked trees down everywhere.... Good thing we have a generator. 8:00 Monday morning we got power back. But its still out in Cincinnati and other places. Its a mess.
It was alot cooler today. We finally got to open windows and turn the air off!!!

Cooking

2008-09-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

Easton started school last week Sept. the 5th. Ireally wanted to do something special for him so the night before I made sugar cookies. Every one knows, I rarely bake. SO therefore this was special. I made him a giant sugar cookie with icing and sprinkles and took it to him. Johnny wasn't sure if it was a good idea to load him up with sugar right before bed but Carla assured him that he would just get a little bit. She was impressed!!!! Easton just looked at it and went on his way!!!!
That same week I also made eggplant parm. and meatloaf for the first time. I thought they both were very good. Johnny liked them too!!!
Anyway, I am not a cook but I did have fun trying new things.

Friday

2008-09-12T18:27:00.000-07:00

Time sure does fly!!! I haven't updated for a long time. Now that I am babysitting, I am exhausted at the end of the day, therefore, NO blogging.
Chloe is walking so good now. And it seems she is learning something new all the time. She loves playing with other kids. She has mastered figuring out how to climb onto the couch, bed and stairs. She has NO FEAR. I'm sure I'll be turning grey soon. Connie dropped off a little tikes rocking horse. Thefirst nite she had it she sat on it, layed back and propped her feet on it. Then she stood up on the seat, balanced herself and let go screaming and laughing tapping her foot to make it rock. Kristin got onto her and told her to sit down on her butt!!!! Now it's a game. She waits for Kristin to look her way, she looks her right in the eyes, grins and stands up!!! Waiting for her sissy to yell!!!
Chloe got to ride in the semi with papaw, Wyatt, and Maranda. She helped blow the horn and waved bye to everyone. They just went up and down the driveway. Hopefully I'll update a little sooner next time.

Kings Island

2008-08-24T10:42:00.000-07:00

At Home, this is Chloe's favorite thing to do!!!!

GET into Kristins Q-tips.

Chloe liked Sponge Bob!!

saturday

2008-08-23T07:28:00.000-07:00

This has been a long week for us. Kristin is signed up for school. Medical assistant. She starts in Oct. Chloe has started her week out being sick. Sunday she started with a fever and diarreah. Monday some spots appeared. Tuesday she went to the dr. She had a reaction to the chicken pox shot and had a viral infection. By Friday she was back to her self so we decided to take off to kings Island. We followed Ted, Carla, and Easton. MAN was it hot. Chloe loved the water, and so did Easton. They played in the water a good bit. In one of the pools Chloes head went under water. Of coarse it scared me to death, Easton too. He yelled at me and asked why I let her do that!!!! Then hit me on the arm!!!!!!! Chloe has a bad habit of sticking her face in water. She is definately not afraid. Johnny and Ted rode a roller coaster. Chloe rode a few rides then we left. It was just too hot. 90 degrees. Great for swimming but not for riding.. We had a FUN DAY!!!!!

Tuesday

2008-08-12T08:30:00.000-07:00

Maranda Jo bought Chloe this pretty dress and made her hair bow.

Hollys yard art!!!

Sunday afternoon I took Chloe out to swim. I sprayed her pool out and began to fill it up. When I looked to see where she went, she was in a tiny mud hole. This baby loves to get dirty. So I filled the hole up a little more with water and she had a blast. When she was done, she went to the pool, then took off to the sand. She was definately a mess. She decided to taste the sand. She licked it then I heard crunch, crunch!!! Back to the pool we went. In the mean time the dogs were also playing hard. They decided they needed a break in the pool with Chloe.

Sunday

2008-08-10T13:30:00.000-07:00

A week has gone by so fast. Chloe got her toy box from nanny and grandpop Ed. Johnny taught Choe how to eat corn on the cob.

Kristin has done great so far after surgery. DeeDee and Lacee came to visit. Sierra came over, and Amber came to help Kristin fix her hair. She let Chloe help too. Carla had bought Chloe sun glasses so she decided she likes wearing them, especially after seeing them in the mirror. Kristin has taught her to say, "Hi sissy". And yesterday we went to an antique tractor show. Chloe loved it. Johnnys friend had tractors there and let Chloe sit on one. Kristin didn't go. Her boyfriend came over and took her out to eat, she is now all better!!!!!!! Holly came over one day and her and Johnny welded some yard art. Its pretty neat. I'll take a picture after bit.

Monday

2008-08-04T21:59:00.000-07:00

Kristin had surgery today. She did really well and was able to come home. Johnny had to goto 3 pharmacys to find her perscription. Good thing he went while she was still in the hospital. Chloe of course was wild. She got up at 6:30 this morning, took a little nap on the way to the hosp. The rest of the time she wined around and didn't stay still for a min. Johnny got really tired from chasing her all day!!!! She finally took a nap while Kristin slept. Now that were home Kristin is feeling pretty good. Thanks Burnette and Tabitha for spending the day in surgery with us.

Berry Picking

2008-08-01T08:26:00.000-07:00

We took Chloe in the woods yesterday and picked berries. Of course she didn't pick them, but she walked around and talked to the dogs. We got enough berries to make a pie. Yes, I am going to attempt to make this pie!!!!! Then we took a 4wheeler ride over to the spillway at the lake. With the dogs!!!! Chloe and Lilly(the dog) went swimming and had a great time. Chloe found a rock and her little hand barely fit around it. She held onto it all the way home. She showed it to her papaw. Then when we got home she carried it for quite a while showing it to her dad, me, and Kristin. We had to finally take it away when she started using it as a teether!!!!!! Today were planning on doing errands and going to walmart. WOOHOO!!!!!!!
Can you believe this is Aug. 1st? Where did the summer go?? Chloe is already 1, and I can't believe Kristin is 19, working and all grown up!!!!!

Thursday

2008-07-31T09:15:00.000-07:00

Chloe helping her dad with the water line to the frig.

Chloe took a peek at Brody while he was sleeping. Annie, Sara and Linda Mac brought Chloe a B-day present. Chelsea came over with the cutest puppy, she rescued it and Kristin of course said bring it here. We did find a home for it that night. Chloe and Kristin both loved it.

tuesday

2008-07-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

kristin has to have gallbladder surgery on mon. aug 4. the up side is that she has the whole month of aug. off of work. I think she will be bored.
Chloe had her 1 year pictures done. They'll be in, in a week. They are beautiful.
We went to white Star for lunch today. We ate with Linda Mac, Annie and Sara, Easton and Carla.
I've been babysitting for a while and it is going pretty well. Chloe of course is a little jealous. But she is getting better. I think being around other kids will be very good for her.

Birthday Party

2008-07-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

We had lots of family and friends to help us celebrate. Chloe had a great time tearing into her cake. She was so worn out she had to take a nap right in the middle of it all! Thanks again everyone for comming out and making it a day to remember.

Monday July 21

2008-07-21T08:16:00.000-07:00

I can't upload pictures right now, Kristin is sleeping in the room that has the computer that we do that with. She worked another midnite last nite. Since I'm NOT consistant with postings I'll use this time to update. In the little time it took me to get the computer up and running Chloe chewed on my end table and has black paint chips all over her mouth. Mom, come back, I need help!!!
After Johnny got back from his 16 day trip, Chloe took off walking. She is doing really good. She squats down in the middle of the floor and stands right back up. She likes to pick up as much as her little hands can hold and walk and carry things. My mom and step dad came to visit to help us celebrate Chloes first birthday. We went to Frishes Friday nite and while I was feeding chloe, she decided to stick her whole hand into my mashed potatoes and squish her hand all around. Pretty gross. Then my mom was feeding her cottage cheese. In went her hand!!!! Shes so fast, you can't catch her in time. Anyway, she loved it!!! We went to walmart afterwards to get the rest of her party stuff so we would have less to do the day of the party. Good thing we did because Sat. was chaos. We went and got balloons, the cake and decorated for the party. It took us all day. We had alot of balloons. While Kristin was putting them together, Chloe was crying, she was scared to death of them. We had to take all of them and put them in her room and shut the door so she couldn't see them. Then sneak them outside to the tables. It felt like it was 120 degrees outside. We should of had the party at 8 instead of 4. wE HAD A WONDERFUL TURNOUT. Over 40 people. Thank you to every one who came to help us Celebrate!!! And thanks to everyone who cooked and helped clean up!!! And thanks Mom for putting up with me under pressure. Neither of us do well when were stressed. I can definately say I get that from my mom. Chloe had a great time tearing her cake apart. Shes not a big food eater so I think she tasted the cake maybe 3 times. She did enjoy feeding other people. She had so many presents. She didn't care about opening them, but she has enjoyed playing with them all. Their still all in the middle of the living room floor. She didn't get any duplicate presents!!! She did get lots of babies and loves them all. Sunday she took 3 naps. Which is unheard of. I'm lucky if she takes 2.
We finally got our refrigerator yesterday after 6 weeks. We had ordered 1 and then they didn't know when it would come in. So they offered us a pick of 2 others. It finally came in. We love it.
Tomorrow Kristin sees a surgeon and finds out when she will get her gallbladder out!!!!
Also Johnnys nephew in law has a brother that is 12 or 13 and was in a motorcycle accident with his grandpa on fri. .They were hit by a drunk driver. The grandpa was killed, and Christopher is in critical condition. The grandpas visitation is tomorrow. PLEASE pray for the family..

Iwill post pics of the party this evening.

Friday, July 18

2008-07-18T23:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was Chloes first birthday. Her aunt Connie gave her a popcicle. She really did love it. When it fell, she wasn't happy. Her nanny and grandpop Ed came to visit for the big day all the way from Wisconsin. She has a big party planned for Sat. Hopefully all turns out well. Shes already got alot of presents.,but hasn't actually opened any with paper. This will be interesting!!!

4th of July night

2008-07-05T07:05:00.001-07:00

There were some of us who were smarter than the others and sat on our porch and waited for the fireworks! They finally went off after everyone left!

Chloe enjoyed all of the kids coming in after they got back from the lake. She probably wondered where they all come from!! Haley really took a liking to her!

Wednesday the 2nd

2008-07-03T09:11:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at church last nite. We had lots of food and a 4th of July celebration with fireworks. Chloe wasn't sure if she liked them. She watched them through a doorway.
Johnny is still stuck out in a far away land and misses the whole thing again!!!
Chloe is trying to walk. she took a few steps. She is climbing on everything. She also tries to carry everything.

July 2nd at Church!!!!

2008-07-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

Moving Day

2008-06-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

Today my little princess is moving back in!!! Back down to the dungeon as we call it. Her room is in the basement! We are all very excited. It will be a huge adjustment for all of us. She will have to hear a baby all the time that shes not use to. And she will have to remember that her sister gets into everything in reach, so she has to pick up everything, nothing can be left out!!!! Yesterday DeeDee and Lacy came over and baby sat Chloe while I mowed the grass. Chloe had a great time and I think DeeDee and Lacy did too. Lacy said she needed a break from studying anyway. Thanks Guys!!!
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Thursday

2008-06-28T10:42:00.000-07:00

We went to Once Upon a child today with Carla and Easton. What a day. I sold lots of Chloes clothes, and found some great buys!!!!! We spent 2 hours in there. We are definately planning on selling more stuff and there were a few more things I wanted to buy. We ate lunch at Chick fil A, Eastons favorite place!! And we visited Kristin at work. Chloe and Easton both loved it!! Johnny is out flying, Hopefully he gets home soon.

sickness

2008-06-21T10:12:00.000-07:00

We have a week of sickness. We started our week taking a load of sand to Andrea and Jason for their pool. Chloe got to visit with all her cousins. She had lots of fun. Tues. nite Kristin called very sick. She was supose to be at work but was in bed. So I went to her house to see what I could do . To make a long story short, we ended up in SOMC ER at midnight. She has had this stomach trouble for about 3 weeks off and on. She was a little dehydrated. Dr. Hajjar loaded her up with meds and did a cat scan of her abdomin. We were there for 4 hours. She was sent home with 5 medicines. The next day she was supose to leave for vacation to Panama city. Her and some friends were flying. The doc. said NO flying because of the gastroentestinal problems. Wed. morning I woke up and had the virus!! Thanks Kris. Thursday, Kristin had to have an ultrasound of her liver. The doc. was concerned about that when he did the cat scan in the ER. So after the ultrasound Kristin and Sierra headed off for vacation. DRIVING!!! They went to Alabama and met up with some friends, then Friday went to Fl. She felt much better with all the meds. Friday, Chloe woke up with the virus!!! Now we all have had it. Chloe posed for her birthday invitations(lady bug outfit) She is also learning to climb. ON EVERYTHING!!! And she loves playing with her babydoll. She hugs and kisses it. The babydoll says,"I love you" and makes kiss sounds.

Father's Day

2008-06-16T08:35:00.000-07:00

We had a busy day, look on Carla's blog for pictures, my camera wouldn't work.

Tennessee

2008-06-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

Johnny got home from Spain on Thursday evening at 5:15 and we decided we still wanted to take off to Tennesseefor the weekend. So we packed the car and left at 6. Our church youth group also went and left early that morning. We arrived around 11:00. Chloe was really good. We got up early Friday morning and met the Youth group with Doug and Tabitha, Eric and Lynn, and Jeff and Crystal. We ate at The Mill and had a great breakfast. Jeff told us his ribs were really hurting and he thought he cracked one. The night before they were all swimming, he thought he was about to flop into the 4 ft. pool, instead he flopped into the baby pool thats a ft and a half. Needless to say, when he landed, he said he just rolled over and layed there for a while. Jeff is probablly 300 lbs. Can you picture this? I would have peed my pants. Anyway, after breakfast me, Johnny and Chloe went over a beautiful mountain to North Carolina to Cherokee. We went to the museum and looked around. We weren't impressed. We went to Hardees and spent 16$ on food. That was a rip off. It was good though. We hedded back to the hotel and took Chloe swimming for a few hours. She loved it. I went shopping for a half hour before the outlets closed. Sat. we took Chloe to the aquarium.She was scared most of the time, but I enjoyed it. We went shopping again and back home. We had to stop at Kristins house and get her, she was sick. Fever, chilling and sore throat. she had went to the er, they said her throat was red. Thats adams county for ya. I gave her some tylenol, antibiotics, and allergy med. She looked better within 2 hours. The next day was fathers day. Johnny won the father of the year award. This award is given out every year and the church secretly votes for who they want. We were all excited. The whole Wesley clan went to Mary's for dinner along with Bonnie and Freddie, and Andrea Browns family. we had a great time. When we got back home we let Chloe swim in her pool. We are definately worn out.

great weekend

2008-06-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

We had a good turn out for Youth Explosion on Friday. Jr. and Dess came. It was his birthday, he turned the big 50. Eight people got saved. Gospel light house put on a wonderful left behind skit. Sat. was our yard sale and Carla and I did really good. WE sold alot of stuff. But we still had alot of stuff left. I left Carlas with a big bunch of toys for Chloe. It was a hot day but cloudy,so it didn't feel so bad.

babyproofing

2008-06-06T08:30:00.000-07:00

I decided yesterday that after picking everything up it was definately time to babyproof my cabinets. Of course I couldn't find the stuff I had already bought so off to wal-mart we went. I even bought locks for the frig,stove, dishwasher and toilet. This sweet little baby is very curious and absolutely gets into everything. She even discovered the plug in, in the bathroom. Kristin never did get into cabinets or touch things on tables(Chloe clears tables) and she never touched light sockets!!!!!! After all this we went to visit DeeDee. Chloe showed everyone her growl. She got into one of DeeDee's drawers in the livingroom and cleared it out in 3 seconds. We all had a good time. I have also been wirking on Chloe's birthday invitations. I am making them myself. I know, scary huh? But they are surprisingly cute, very cute. They look like a ladybug. I got part of the idea from someone elese, but the rest is all me. The wings will open to show her picture, and the bug will open and show all the info. I can't add the pic. right now because my little bug just woke up and she likes to push buttons as I'm typing. This doesn't work out to well.

News for the weekend

2008-06-05T09:24:00.000-07:00

Beech Fork Is having Youth Explosion on Friday, June 6 @ 7pm. We will have singing, a skit, preaching by Brian Baer and pizza afterwards. Come and join the fun if you can.

Kristin and I have been getting ready for the big yard sale at Carla's house on Saturday. WOW do we have a lot of stuff. Chloe tried to help Kristin with a few piles, but she just got in trouble instead!!!!! I have LOTS of baby clothes, Kristin has lots of clothes and we both have Junk!!! There is a chance of rain again, but hopefully it passes us by. It's supose to be in 90's the next couple of days. I plan on letting Chloe get in her pool.

Trip to the zoo

2008-05-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

Connie had a dr. appt. in cinn. on wednesday and of course we went too. Afterwards, we decided since we were already a block away from the zoo, we should just go. So we did. It was a warm, beautiful day and we had lots of fun. Chloes favorite was the flamingos. She called the orangatan, a puppup, and was afraid of the goats. we rode the tram around and she waved and clapped at everyone. She stayed awake for 4 hours. She only missed the very end. We will definately go back again.

Chloe has learned where the dish towels are kept. I put that picture in too.

playing in the dirt!

2008-05-29T13:39:00.000-07:00

We stopped to see Easton for a little while on Tuesday afternoon. Mommy sat me down in the grass and I LOVED it!! I found a clump of dirt that Easton had been hauling around in his dump truck, I played with it for several minutes. Being outside is ALOT of FUN!!

Graduation

2008-05-26T22:50:00.000-07:00

What a busy weekend. Friday Chloe and I went with Connie to buy Graduation stuff for Jordan. Sat. we went shopping again!!! And had lots to get ready for the big day.
Sunday came and JORDAN GRADUATED!!!! WE are all so happy!!!!! It was a great day with beautiful weather and lots of family to help celebrate. Me, Carla, Chloe, Kristin,Jerod and Sierra all went to Ashleys house to congradulate her too for graduating. When we got to her house she was playing on the slip and slide!!! Remember those?? They seemed to be so much bigger when I was a kid. By the end of the night I was exhausted. I slept in till 10 this morning. Chloe got up at 10:30, then took a nap at 12:30. She was really exhausted. We took off again and went to Connie Spires hpuse for a memorial day cookout. We had a great time. We ate tons of food and Chloe wanted Connie all day, so that worked out good for me!!!! haha. Chloe went right to bed when we got home. Johnnys out and about again. Hopefully he gets home in the next couple of days.

Papaw's new truck

2008-05-13T16:21:00.001-07:00

Wisconsin

2008-05-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

Well, we did make it across the Mississippi. We even stopped to look. It was beautiful. We stopped in Minnisota( I think thats how you spell it)Then back over the blue bridge to LaCross Wisconsin. Thats where we ate dinner!!! Famous Dave's is where we stopped, and thy had the best BBQ. They brought a sampler platter and brought it out on a metal garbage can lid. Chloe of course refused to eat, so she had cheerios. When we got back to my moms we had some really good cake. Johnny and Ed put up Ed's ceiling fan. It was really neat. The blades were shaped like arrow heads with inprints of deer.
We left Sunday to come back home. It was a long 12 hours but Chloe once again did great.we sang and read books and played with some toys. We stopped twice to stretch. Chloe entertained herself by chewing on her toes at some point. Monday we worked in the yard, enjoying the weather,and relaxing. Today is Jerods birthday. Happy Birthday!!!

Surprise

2008-05-09T12:22:00.000-07:00

We decided to take a trip to Wisconsin to surprise my mom for her birthday. We left on Wed., it took us 12 hours. Not bad with a baby. She was great. Kristins birthday was on the 8th. She turned 19. I can't believe it. Carla, Ted and Easton took her to white star for dinner. Carla made her an ice cream cake. I felt aweful for missing her birthday but Carla made up for it. Thanks guys. So Wed. nite we pull up in my moms driveway and shes telling Ed, someones here in a white car, She comes out on the porch and just looks, Johnny says, I heard it's someones birthday!!! She starts screaming, noway, noway!!!! It was great. Chloe made right up to her. I think she let Ed hold her twice. Yesterday we went to Wisconsin Dells. We went to walmart!!! and shopping at the outlet mall. Then we went to a restaurant called the Moose Jaw. The food was great. Chloe got to wear some antlers, and ate lots of spagetti. Today were going to see the mississippi river and over to Minnesota.

allergies

2008-04-29T10:30:00.000-07:00

We have really enjoyed the weather this past week. Chloe has rode the tractor, the mower and the 4-wheeler. She sat in her stroller and watched me and her dad mulch around our trees, and also fed her socks to the dogs. She hates socks. If you give her any amount of time, she pulls one off and leaves the other on. Shes a funny kid. Since we were out so much we found out our little princess has allergies, BADLY!!!! Her eyeballs turned red and so did the skin all around them. The Dr. called her in some eyedrops.At first they did not help, she also has to be on benadryl.Note: Benadryl does not knock her out. She is like the energizing bunny, she keeps going and going and going- especially when I feel like I CAN'T. Then she broke out in an aweful rash all over her face and diarreah. Back to the Dr. we go. He said she has allergies and a viral rash. Now she has a cream for her face, and her butt, continue the benadryl and eye drops. Just having her out a little yesterday shes a mess today. Itching like crazy. I think we'll stay in for a while.
Johnny is off to another country again. Hopefully this trip doesn't last 2 weeks.
Kristin is enjoying her freedom. We went to visit her on Sat. Johnny fixed her washer and hung a curtain for her. See, she still needs us!!!! We talk several times a day and last night she came over, she even went over to her mamaws to visit.

moving out

2008-04-20T16:30:00.000-07:00

We have had a great week. The weather has been beautiful. We have went for lots of walks. Chloe swang in her swing. And papaw John mowed the grass for us. Chloe sat in her stroller and watched. When papaw was done mowing he took Chloe for a little ride. She loved it!!!! She had to go again the next day. I want you all to know the blades were not moving!!!!!!! Anyway, every time papaw stopped, she would kick her feet and rock back and forth. He rode her around until she fell asleep.
Me and Connie went shopping on Thursday and bought lots of cute stuff. Chloe met Bert and Ernie in Kids R Us. She kept waving at them, they were part of a ride of course. So Connie took her over to the ride and let her sit on it. She felt their eyes and head,and just kept looking at them. Johnny finally made it home Friday after 10 days. He took Chloe for a backhoe ride today. Of course she liked it. Anytime she gets to go out side, she goes.
Our big news is Kristin is moving out. Only right up town so thats not bad. We will still see her and talk everyday. She has grown up and wants to see how it is away from her parents!!! I don't know why. It's a little sad, but were excited for her.
She is selling out of all her Mary Kay, CHEAP- what ever she doesn't sell she's sending back. If you need anything, let us know...

bye bye warm weather

2008-04-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Bye bye warm weather.We may see snow flurries in the next couple days. Crazy!!!
We're still in Revival. 3 people got saved last night. The night before Shirley Mahaffey came back. We have had wonderful services.
Today is prom night for Northwest and me and Chloe are going to go see Ashley in her pretty dress.

I think Andrea Brown and Jake are going to go with us.
Last night when I got home, my faithful pet was sitting on the back porch. A toad!!! The past two summers it has lived here, surviving the dogs that try their hardest to get it all summer long.
Thursday it was still a warm beautiful day. I took Chloe for a walk to her mamaws house. Easton, Ted and Carla were visiting too. Chloe was pretty relaxed with her feet propped up!!!

REVIVAL

2008-04-09T15:55:00.000-07:00

What a service we had last night. WE had singing, praying and praising the Lord!!!!! We are definately in revival. Brian preached a little sermonette how the devil is out to steal, kill, and destroy your life. Wonderful preaching.
Carla and I got to take a walk yesterday. It was beautiful. Chloe took a little nap before we took off. I was glad because she usually falls asleep during the walk and misses the whole thing. The trees and flowers are blooming. Today its a little cooler and rainy. No walk today. But I did get some cleaning done!!! I have a squirl that eats on my back porch. I snapped a picture of him the other day. Theres also a picture of Jason and Andreas baby.(Jake)after revival.

2008-04-08T05:40:00.000-07:00

I Know, it's been a good while since I last logged in. I've been busy and I lead a boring life. AND Everytime I try to get on the computer, someones baby wakes up.haha.
Chloe is growing unbelieveably. She cut another tooth on top. This will be no. 3. She is holding onto furniture and taking steps. She loves to clap her hands, bounce up and down and pound on the keys of her little piano. She is also waving bye-bye. We started revival at church with Brian Baer preaching. Johnny took Chloe into the choir and she raised her little hand like she was praising the Lord. I think she really liked church.
The weather has been beautiful, in the 70's. It's time to spring clean. I write this because maybe I'll be motivated and really do it. Things aren't easy when you have a little one. She makes the messes as I clean. We got to go outside yesterday. Chloe swang in her swing and jumped in her jumper. She got lots of puppy kisses from Lilly.
I would update you on Kristin but we never see her. I know she at that age she wants to be with her friends, but we miss her. She does work everyday at the hospital. And she is going to N.Y. this weekend with her aunt Connie. I hope she does lots of shopping and has alot of fun. She says it's supose to rain, hopefully that changes.

Easter Sunday

2008-03-26T07:30:00.001-07:00

Easter

2008-03-25T08:30:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful Easter weekend. First of all GOD answered prayer and my husband made it home. He went on a 5 day trip which always turns into a 10- 14 day trip. This time it actually was 5 days. We didn't make it to see my mom, but we will soon. Kathy Jo came home Sat. We had a big family dinner at lorettas sat. night. All the kids and grandkids showed up. We had lots of fun, and alot to eat. Sunday was church and Easter. Debbie outdone herself preaching. There should of been an alter lined with people, maybe their all just takin it all in before revival, which starts April 7-12. All the kids looked adorable in their Easter outfits. Monday I rested all day!!!!! Yea right, Not with Chloe'. But we didn't do anything. Monday evening johnny asked if we wanted to go with him to deliver Jimmy Jones some gravel. I said sure, we'll go. Johnny strapped in her seat and away we went. Chloes first dump truck ride. Johnny said hes takin her in the backhoe this weekend. Maybe when she gets older she can help her dad run all this stuff. I think today were going to take a walk outside. Chloe sleeps better at night after we've been out. By the way, She is pulling up on everything!!!!!

what a weekend

2008-03-19T09:30:00.000-07:00

Friday evening Connie asked if we would goto Louisville with her to take Kathy Jo's car to her. We went, and so did Carla and Easton. It was so foggy in places we could barely see. We ended up leaving around 9:30 in the night. And got there around 1am. I think thats most of our bed times anyway. We had a great time. Saturday we shopped and ate pretty much all day. Then packed up and piled in the van. Easton got a new guitar.So he played and sang the whole way home.He did not sleep the whole way. Hes a great traveler. Chloe was really good tooo! No crying, she mostly slept and talked to Connie.
I took Loretta to the Dr. yesterday. We didn't know that because of the rain, it was supose to flood everywhere. We were almost home and had to backtrack bigtime. We could of been home at 5, we got home at 6:30. BUT we were safe.
Chloe is ofically pulling herself up on things!!! Amazing. She just grins real big, like to say, "Idid it".

mommys monster

2008-03-11T17:40:00.000-07:00

My, My how time flies by. Johnny has been away and back. We have had snow a few times. Johnny and I even took Chloe out sleigh riding on Sunday. She loves being out side so I figured she would like the snow. She never showed any expressions. Johnny pushed us down the hill, alittle hill in the front yard. I was holding Chloe on my lap, and Johnny is saying steer to the right. Needless to say, I hit the only tree in the yard, and it was to the left. Chloe did like the the dogs. She laughed out loud every time they came close.
Remember the quiet, smiling happy-go- lucky baby that everyone always brags aboyt? SHES GONE!!!! Well, not entirely but a monster is emerging out of this babys tiny body. She has learned to throw fits, throw things, CRY when she wants things and she absolutely refuses to sleep through the night. HELP!!!!!
I nicknamed her mommys monster!!! HaHA!!!!

milestones

2008-02-29T08:00:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning before Chloe. The house was quiet and dark. There was a new dusting of snow. I grabbed a cup of coffee and sat on the couch by the front window. Ahhhhhh, I feel like I'm on vacation. Then I think OHHH, perfect time to update my blog!!!!!!!
Alot has happened since my last blog. Easton had a birthday and turned 5. I can't believe how fast he's growing. He had a great birthday with all the family.
Papaw came to visit saturday, Chloe actually pulled her self up to stand using the clothes basket. She loves to sit in the basket and pull clothes over her head. Tuesday when we went to Papaws house, he walked into the living room where she was playing. Her big round eyes lit up and she CLAPPED her hands, for the first tme!! I of course started clapping and said yea Chloe!!!! She looked alittle startled. BUT thats not it. Tuesday she was playing on the floor in the kitchen. I think she likes it in there because she can slide around. Anyway, I took her socks and pants off so she could get a little traction. In no time she learned how to push her self up into a sitting position. I clapped again with tears in my eyes saying yea Chloe. She looked startled again but smiled. Of course I ran and got the video camera. This was a huge milestone. She has also started banging things together and on the floor. It's amazing all the things they learn all of a sudden.
Wednesday we skipped church. I know, bad us. Chloe is teething. Everyone that knows her, knows she isn't a crier. She cried all day!!!!!! I did alot of praying. 1 because her mouth hurt so bad, I did everything I knew to do. 2- the crying was really wearing on my nerves. When we woke up Thursday she was pretty much back to herself. Idid thank the Lord for that.
Kristin thinks its cute because Chloe cries for her. Kristin walks by and Chloe cries. Not a hard tear jerker cry but a whiney cry. If I'm holding her and she notices Kristin, she'll cry. Sometimes Kris will even try to hand Chloe back to me and she burries her head into Kris and holds on real tight, kicking those little legs and grinning. Wait until she moves out and Chloe cries,I wanna go with you!!!!! That will be funny.
Well I am done for now. Pray for my husband, he's been gone for another week over seas. He was supose to be home today but you know how that goes.

snow day and baby Jake

2008-02-22T14:10:00.000-08:00

New baby

2008-02-21T14:15:00.000-08:00

Monday was an exciting day for us all. Jason(johnnys nephew)and his wife Andrea had their long awaited baby boy. He is the sweetest thing you have ever seen. Mom and dad are praising the Lord for this bundle of JOY!!!! His name is Jake Michael Brown. Weighing in at 8lbs. 2oz.
Johnny finally made it home after many days. He's been playing on the floor with Chloe. He likes to do suduko, Chloe likes to tear up his book while hes doing suduko!!!!
We finally got a little snow, maybe 2 inches. Thats alot for us. We put Chloe in her snow suit, took her outside and snapped a few pics. We found out she likes it outside and is infatuated with the dogs. I opened the back door to let her touch Lilly our lab. She got tons of kisses all over her face. She really didn't know what to think. The dog did stand still long enough for her to get a quick touch in.

Chloe is starting something new, she cries for me. She reaches for other people, they get to hold her for a few minutes, then bam out of nowhere she starts the whimper, then the cry!!! It"s pittyful!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day Everyone.

2008-02-14T19:30:00.000-08:00

Trip to L-Ville

2008-02-13T21:52:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since I last logged in. We have been very busy. I'll start with last Tuesday. Kristin, Connie-(Johnnys sister),Chloe and I all packed up and headed for louisville to visit Kathy Jo.(johnnys other sister.) Connie had to take a test for work. Anyway, the jeep looked like we were really going on vacation for at least a month. We had to stop 3 times on the way there. To feed and change diapers. Kathy called on the cell to tell us there were tornado watches and to hurry and get there. After we got there we watched the news closely. Wouldn't you know, the tornado sirens go off. TO the basement we all run. What an experience. The wind was really bad. The next day we saw just how strong the wind was. Trees were uprooted everywhere. Other than that we had a great time. WE went shopping, and out to eat several times. And Connie passed her test. We came home on Thursday night.
Friday when we went to walmart, Chloe got to sit in the front of the shopping cart for the first time. She loved it. Her little head kept moving side to side to see everything. She smiled at everyone and of course tried to touch everything. She got her first pair of sneakers. DORA. She hates them! She keeps kicking them off. She has learned to go forward now. She can also steady herself when we sit her up. her new word--BA and MA. Shes a jabber jaw. She has tried lots of new foods, and loves them all. She is still trying to get her first tooth through.
This week we have stayed home. I'm kinda worn out from all the running we did last week. We have had aweful weather ice, snow, sleet and rain. Tomorrow its supose to be in the 40's. This weather is crazy. My husband has been on a trip for 12 days. I can't wait for him to get home.

girls day out

2008-02-03T14:51:00.000-08:00

Kristin spent a whole week home with her mom! It's gonna snow!
We went out and ate friday nite with Connie, we had great food.
Yesterday we went to eastgate with Dee Dee and Lacee, we had a busy weekend.
Chloe got her 6 month pictures done. She was cute as ever. She wouldn't hardly smile
though, we all jumped around and clapped our hands like idiots trying to get a grin. She was
dressed in her Valentines dress.

can you believe it's February already?

self feeding

2008-01-23T10:42:00.003-08:00

Well, it's taken me a while to update. I knew it would. Friday we went to mamaws house and visited with aunt Mary. Saturday Kathy Jo came from Louisville to visit. Sunday we went to church. Chloe went up in the choir with Scott and tried to steal his microphone while he was singing. Chloe also learned how to hold a spoon. While I was feeding her, she grabbed it and stuck it right in her mouth. It was the cutest thing.

I have been trying to organize. ha ha. It has taken me all week to work on my bedroom closet and I'm still not done. Theres just too much stuff.

Johnny finally made it home. Chloe was very excited to see him. She flapped her arms and kicked her feet at the same time.

Chloe and Isabella @church in the little kids choir

2008-01-23T10:42:00.002-08:00

jumping in the jumper roo

2008-01-23T10:42:00.001-08:00

2008-01-23T10:42:00.000-08:00

New Year

2008-01-22T17:05:00.000-08:00

Did you ever think we would be in the year of blogging? Carla showed me this and said, this would be a great way to stay in touch with far away family and friends. I will try really hard to keep this updated weekly. What a year we have had already. Kristin is doing her clinical hours at the hospital for phlebotamy. Hopefully shes done this week. Chloe is rolling over, all over the place. She has been trying to sit up. She is also getting on her hands and knees, rocking forward and back. I know it won't be long till she figures out how to go forward. Right now shes stuck in reverse. She loves to eat. Shes been eating peas, greenbeans, carrots, sweet potatoes, rice cereal and oatmeal. I gave her some pear juice in her cereal today.
Sunday we had baby Day at church. This is when Mark introduces all the babies born in 2007 that are affiliated with our church. I think there were 5, and all girls. Chloe finally said dada on that day. What a milestone. Her daddy was very proud.
She recently got a jumper roo. She sits in it and jumps all around, she loves it and so does mommy, It keeps her from rolling into everything.
I took Chloe to the Dr. today, I thought she may have an ear infection. Turns out she has just discovered her ears. So she got some shots she was due for. I of course feel aweful everytime they poke her. She cried for just a few minutes, sucked her thumb,(yes, my baby is a thumb sucker, and no it doesn't bother me. She will not take a pacifier) Anyway she went right to sleep.
Johnny left today for Germany and then a few other places over seas. He should be back within a week.