Over the hills and through the woods - to Grandma's house we go

We made it to see Nanaw & Papaw. Much fun !!

Morgans Weekend

This is Morgan weekend - We all love us some Morgan. What a surprise that we got Aaron and Jada with this Trip ( just so you all know, Michelle is running a tough race for Lake's number one spot) after the last trip (FUN STUFF, huh Michelle) This is Morgan first LONG trip with Daddy and Jennifer (Mommy) is missing her badly!! and... I am thinking "grandma" is trying to get an early return home for Morgan :) soon grandma soon - We are going to see Nanaw, Papaw and Uncle John tomorrow. Morgan and Mommy are taking a nap ;) Aaron and Lake are playing something "loud" guitar hero, maybe - me and Jada, just chilling - until tomorrow, loving you today!! M

Been a while - with a lot going on. I last left off at the living room half finished, the birth of Annabell and promise to tell you about the Wyrick wedding. SO.. the living room floor is finished (the fireplace mantel still not found) Annabell is spoiled, I am not sure she is off the bottle yet... (I am still in Iowa - working - will be coming home soon) and we all survived the travel in a VAN that held 10 of us, it was wonderful family time. Some of the wedding pictures are on flickr and we now have Princess Morgan (Jennifer's sweet baby girl) pictures on flickr. I must say many months of blessings. I promise to update on the house - and Rodney's newest project "the shop" its another house - I have much to do after being gone for 2 months (TODAY). Rodney and Lake have managed to hold down the house .... finished putting in the Hardy Heater (outside)-wood heater - Thank you uncle Roger for that last push (you are Rodney's HERO), cutting much wood, LOST the dogs (Mia & Izzie who ended up in dog jail) ,both so tired they slept for two days and keeping everyone healthy and Fed. I am proud out you both!! Mitch... has moved all the roommates out and got a new one (Copper) pictures on flickr, changed jobs (same company) working in the freezing cold (thank you Rodney for dressing him warm) I am proud of you Mitch BIG changes going on with you BUT ...I am still going to BUST your tail when I get home - I miss you ALL much and will give you the BIGGER picture on things when I get there.

Until tomorrow... Loving you ToDAy!!!

Melissa

Feeding time

bottle
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Annabell at her best. She is doing great and loving Rodney.

Rodney, Lake and Annabell

Rodney, Lake and Annabell
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Her first feeding

OuR NEwEsT adDiTiOn

Annabell looking for something to eat
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ANNABELL - Mother "Sally Goodn'" first time mother, did not want any thing to do with her baby Annabell born 3, August 2008. She now is a part of the Smallen Crew. She now knows Rodney as her food supply and loves to see him coming. This is the first for Lake, who rushed by Rodney's side to get her "mothers milk" the day she was born. All is well and doing fine.

Finishing the Floor

Wrapping up this project - Rodney has been working on the tile around the fireplace - Looking Great!! The final touch will be the corner pieces in the front only, both will have a buckle from Rodney's Grandfather (Shorty) old horse straps (hearts of course). We are still looking or trying to figure out what we are going to do for the mantel. I am sure it will happen. More pictures to come. Loving you today ~ Melissa