Christmas!

We woke up @ 5:00 by Luke! Eliza and Sarah both got cameras (nice cameras),

Luke got a Racing Track, and Leah got a Portable DVD Player.

Mom got a -lot! A Waffle Maker that make really good waffles, Pearl Necklace,

a new jewelry box, 2 new pairs of shoes, and a book.

Dad just got socks and a tie. Poor Dad:(

Birthday Girl

Eliza's 12th B-Day the 20th and we went out to eat and shopping. It was AWESOME, FUN, & COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:)

Sarah got her ears pierced for 10th B-Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hooray!

Luke Lost his 1st tooth!

Orange Beach

A couple days before the Labor Day weekend we decided to take advantage of the long weekend and go to the beach! This was the kids' first time at the "real beach." It was a lot of fun for all of us! Here are some pictures.

New school year

A new year has begun. Here is a picture of Luke's first day (the girls' second day). They were waiting for the bus at 6:30 a.m. When I got home from work, I asked Luke what his favorite part of school was. He said, "THE BUS! There are NO SEAT BELTS!"

Whining

Does anyone have a cure for whining? I would be willing to try just about anything. It can be a fast cure or a slow cure. An in depth, intensive procedure or something you heard on the radio once 13 years ago. We need help in our home to eliminate the "whine factor." I for one am sick of it, and by the contention that the whining inevitably arouses on an hour to hour basis, I dare say I'm not the only one. Please swamp me with suggestions.

Time for sleep now . . . . Dental surgery tomorrow. Pray for me.