baby boys

Aren't they sweet- 2008 was the year of the boys!! Welcome baby owens- meet your buddies! We are so glad that you're feeling better...

Merry Christmas!

I know, this just isn't the same without pictures. But just to update all 10 of you blog readers, Fletcher had a fantastic first Christmas, and we enjoyed spending time with him, and with family and friends in birmingham. He tore into his presents and played really hard. I think his favorite gifts were the push toys, balls, and blocks. This is probably the last christmas that a $1 gift will be exciting! I don't know if this link will work, but a picture to hold you over...
http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=265696924/PictureID=6628172986/a=49247983_49193373/t_=49247983

I always feel a little sad that we don't get to see everyone when we visit, but I'm starting to get over that and try to enjoy those that we do see. We got to visit with Thorington's, Brocato's, Rosato's, Gaines, Peerson's, Tedrows/ Holcombes, Haralsons, and Cordells. Can you tell that we were pretty busy? Munger and I just couldn't get our acts together, but it was not for lack of trying.

Here is a shot of the Brocato's all decked out for Christmas!

Thanks for the lovely accomodations Chief and Franny!

We are so thankful for our families, especially this time of year. Thanks for making time for us this week...

technical difficulties

Apologize for the lack of picture posting- we have been having technical difficulties, and I'm afraid that we are officially computer shopping since the old laptop refuses to turn on. No worries, though. We will be back and posting pictures again (mostly of Fletcher of course- he's the cutest in the family currently), in no time at all!

She's in her early thirties

Mary turned 30 this week. Here are some pictures. We had a great time at dinner with people we love being with. There were men at the party, we just don't photograph well.

Future doctor?

Seriously fletch, you're going to make the other kids feel bad. He does like to play with this book.

Fletcher's first sick day. How pitiful. This little head was on my shoulder the whole day.
Trick or Treat! The little red dragon recovered nicely.




This was Fletcher's baptism weekend, too! Thanks to everyone for coming to support us and Fletcher. It was a very special day for us.

It's been a good year and a half.

That is partly because we've had such great neighbors to make us feel at home in a new city, and with a new baby. Today I drove home for the first time with a home to the right that is empty. We are so sad that our first real neighbors, Katie, Daniel, and Aubrey have moved. It has been a wonderful year of talking on the porch or over the shrubs, swapping babysitting, eating each other's brownies (although I made out on that deal), and watching our babies (and bellies) grow. (and then shrink again). I am so sad not to see little Aubrey sitting on my swing when I get home in the afternoon, really! Thanks for being good friends and neighbors. Although you're not moving to Kansas or anything, it won't be the same without y'all on Sheridan street for sure.

This is our (almost) daily routine of swatting the bugs and catching up on the day's events.
walking when they were so itty bitty.
the swings at the playground down the street! I wish Fletch were old enough to remember how fun it was to have Aubrey as a neighbor. We will miss y'all...

long time no pics.

There has been a bit of a blog hiatus, due to the fact that the primary blog poster is lazy (that's me). We have some great pictures to share, from a few events- I just have to post them in stages, so here's the first installment. From the beach with Jeff and Eliko! We miss y'all already-Thanks for a wonderful week... (you can click on their link to the right if you're really interested in seeing more pictures, mom).Umm, the pool is like my favorite place in the world.
Anyone recognize this fantastic pizza place in the heart of downtown Auburn? Welcome to the South, Jakers. (the one with the awesome hairdo).
Jake Kai is part man- part fish. He is very serious in all of the pool pics because he is trying to submerge himself completely, against his mother's wishes. Also, I thought you should get some Brocato blog-exposure, Eliko.

PS, Papa turned 60 this week, and chief turned 56 so give them a hard time if you see them around. HB Papa and Chief!