Is it Fall yet?

Fun in the Sun

My kids LOVE outside, especially JT. He would live out there if I would let him. So, of course, this summer we're outside A LOT. As most of you know, I am NOT an outdoorsie (sp?) person and do NOT like hot weather. Therefore, Summer is not my favorite time of the year -- heat, bugs, shorts/swimsuits. :( You will not find me camping out.

On a positive note, it's not as hot as usual (100+) and it's Frappucino season (like I need a season). I love a cold frapp that gives you a brain freeze so good it paralyzes you momentarily. Fun while driving....I live dangerously. :)

"We're having fun."

Fun in the Fort...Sissy is practicing her model poses.

This is "Fancy" (show name) the Trapeze Artist. Look, no net!

Water Guns....a must! You can shoot your sibling/parent, keep yourself cool, get a drink and drown ants. The fun just keeps coming.

Out of Africa

Grammy is back from her mission trip to Uganda. She answered God's call to go to Africa to help some doctors and dentists from her church. I admire her for her faith and for going on this adventure. Grammy, glad you had a great time and back safe and sound.

Grammy's new name is "Jaw Jaw" (sp?), which is grandmother in African. Here's the baby that "blessed" JawJaw.

JawJaw is the dental assistant responsible for cleaning the instruments. As she put it, the "cleanest hands in Uganda".

Lots of pretty scenery and animals. Wish JawJaw, aka Cat Lady, would have seen a lion.

Let's Party!

Happy Birthday Little One!

We had JT’s 2nd birthday party yesterday. We had some friends and family join us to celebrate little man turning 2. As you can see the kids played in the water. Then, we grilled out and ate cake and ice cream. I love having everyone over. We had such a good time just hanging out (and eating).

Fun & Sun!

The 2 year olds....It's much cooler mowing in the water!

Daddy is so fun! He was a hero and gave the kids a push down the slip-n-slide. Weeeeee!

Smile!!

Making a wish.... probably for a life supply of popsicles!

Brrrrrrr!

Grammy & Cousin Lyndsey

Emma is either making a funny face or doesn't like dinner. :)

The 2 year olds are eating cake with some black icing....good think'in Momma Wolg.

Thanks Mimi for the golf clubs...perfect for hitting Sissy!

As it says in Sissy's Toy Story Book -- "Good Play. Good Buddies."

Zachary looks so much like Paw Paw, especially when both are napping.

Cake & Ice Cream with my hands! Grab the hose....

Yummy!

Ariel and Sissy -- cousins, but like sisters

Happy Birthday JT!

JT is Two so we went to the Zoo!

Everyone loves the carousel! If only they were real horses.

JT in the stadgecoach -- He's ready to go!

Sissy fed the birds -- now if we could get her to eat!

JT turned 2 on Thursday, 6/19. We went to the zoo on his birthday -- he loves to be outside and animals. It's tradition for Sissy and JT's cousins to go with us; Ariel & Lyndsey, and now Zachary too, but he slept through most of it. Paw Paw came in town and went too. It was a perfect time to go -- a week day and right after a rain storm = cooler and no crowd. We had a great time. We got to see lots of animals and the white tiger up close at the window.

Black Monday

Goodbye Dutch!

Daddy's and my cat, Dutch, died yesterday. We were blessed to have her for 13 1/2 years. We adopted Dutch when she was only 8-10 weeks old -- Daddy's and my first baby together. Needless to say, we are very sad. We're going to miss her so much. Dutch hissed at everyone, except Daddy and I. She loved us and kept her attention for us.

Dutch was a beautiful cat. When I looked at her, I knew there was a God that made her and blessed me with her. I'm going to miss Dutch's purr, silky soft fur and cuddling with her. Dutch was my "fish aquarium" so to speak; she was very calming for me.

Goodbye My Friend, I love you!

Momma Wolg

Happy Father's Day!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, "DADDY"!

JT came up with a song just for Father's Day. It goes "Daddy's a Daddy". You sing the same verse time and time again, like row, row your boat, and ocassionally, put a car or toot sound in. It's especially nice when sung in the car non-stop.

I didn't know I could love, admire and respect Daddy any more until he became a father. Wow! He is an incredible father, husband and leader of our home. He is most deserving of our love and admiration. Daddy provides for his family and goes to work even when he doesn't feel like it; he takes care of our home and family; he takes responsiblity; he "gits 'er done"...whatever it is; he spends time with his kids; he sets a good example; he's giving and helpful. I could go on. Basically, Daddy tells his kids (& me) that he loves us, but his daily actions speak louder than words ever could.

Thank you Daddy for being the father, that you are, to my babies. I love you! Momma Wolg

Happy Father's Day to My Dad!

Hope you have a great day! Thank you for raising me -- providing for me, teaching me and for the laughter. I love you! Momma Wolg

Happy Birthday Sissy!

Look at that smile....She's so happy!
5 girls and 1 boy....JT says "Woe".
Say Cheeeeese Pizza!
Make a wish!

Sissy turned six last week and had her birthday party the day after school was out. They went to Bounce World to jump, jump, jump and then have pizza and cookie cake. She had a blast and got lots of toys.

Kindergarten Graduation

Sissy is ready for Kindergarten Graduation.

It just happens to be on her birthday.

Isn't she beautiful and so grown-up?

Sissy received a certificate at the graduation ceremony,

and they sang a couple songs for the families.

Sissy received two class awards; one for being the most artistic and another for reading more than 200 books (242) since January '08. She is pictured here with her teacher, Mrs. Warner, who she absolutely loves! God blessed us with a great teacher to start Sissy school years.

Daddy and I are so proud of Sissy. She did so well in Kindergarten. It's amazing how much Sissy has progressed since last August. She's reading books, writing and doing math.

Ready, Set, GO!

Catching up with the times.....I've finally created a blog!

My friends and sister use Smug Mug or a blog to keep family and friends in touch with them and their family. One of my goals this year was to create a blog. So, here it is. I'll revise later to improve it as I learn, but I wanted to start. This is a good way for everyone to stay in touch with us since it seems to be harder to talk on the phone these days....kids ya know. :)

For the blog, I will use "Daddy" for my husband, "Sissy" for my daughter (6) and "JT" for my son (almost 2). I'm "Momma Wolg".

The past 1 1/2 years have been a time of change for us....

• I became a full-time mom
• Our house went through a major lift job
• Sissy started and graduated Kindergarten
• I joined a ladies bible study group
• I've been blessed with some close friendships
• JT got tubes in his ears and Sissy got her tonsils removed
• I'm a PTA Mom -- joined the PTA Board
• I was a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Discussion Group Leader
• Sissy is writing and reading
• Sissy continues to be quite the artist
• JT is talking, walking, running, climbing, yelling, hammering, dancing ...... ALL BOY
• We have a new nephew, Zachary, born April 30, 2008
• Daddy has finished several improvements to the Hot Rod
• Daddy is still working on home repair/improvement since the construction last year (or is that destruction)
• I have shrunk several sizes and have a new hairdo :)
• Sissy just turned six and JT turns 2 next week.
• And, so much more....... :)

So add my blog to your favorites and stay in touch.

Much love, Momma Wolg