Kasey Kisses

Griffin loves everybody, including our dog Kasey. In this picture Griffin opens his mouth real wide so Kasey can give him kisses...YUK....but it has happened before.

Thanksgiving 2008

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I haven't had any new pictures to post or anything new to add, but here are some pictures from Thanksgiving. Oh by the way, I love Courtney's outfit--Oh to be young and skinny again :)

Courtney with her cousins: Dalton, Myles, & Collin

Memphis Metro Volleyball

This past weekend Courtney tried out for volleyball with Memphis Metro. This is really Courtney's first year to play, but with her height I just knew that she could be good. We were only expecting Courtney to make the traveling team, which is a team that plays around this area and a little in Arkansas; it is really the beginner team. I was so surprised when I opened up my email to read that she had made the ELITE team!!!! I couldn't believe it. I am so very proud of Courtney. I know that if she works hard at this thing that she could be really good. William and I are pushing for a college scholarship--it's never too early. I'M SO PROUD OF YOU COURT!!

The Future President of the United States

W. GRIFFIN MARKART!!!

(& the crowd goes wild)

Photo Tag

I've been photo tagged by one of my sweet friends, Karla.

The rule of this tag is to pick the 6th photo from the 6th picture file on your computer and blog about it. Here is mine:

This picture is of some of the middle schoolers from our church that went on the middle school camping trip back in September. William and I went as chaperones for the 2nd year in a row. We had a really good time.

I Love Being a Mom

As most everyone knows, I am not a "happy" pregnant. I don't like feeling sick, pale, & fat all at one time. I have decided that it was definitely worth it...both times.
Griffin is growing, and learning so much everyday and Courtney is a hoot! She and her friends make us laugh. Remember middle school? the drama, the boys, the makeup.
I was not quite sure how it was going to be having children 12 years apart, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. As a little girl my prayer was that one day I would have a good Christian husband that truly loved me, and 2 kids (preferably a boy & girl). Well, after finally realizing that everything was in God's time and not my own, I got it all. God does answer prayers!!!

Griffin is 4 months old today!

I can't believe that today my baby is 4 months old.

I feel like Courtney has grown up so fast, so I am trying to cherish every moment with Griffin, but he is growing up fast too. I LOVE BEING A MOM and I think my children are WONDERFUL!! I hope they will always know how much I love them.

We saw this bike at Sears-Vroom, vroom!

My Little Girl (2nd post for the day)

Courtney is at that age of ....well, let's just say most of the time she doesn't like William or me too much. But, as you can see sometimes we have a lot of fun--silly fun, but fun. These will be great memories. (Oh yea, and poor Griffin...if only he could talk).

For Nana D, Gramps & Aunt Kelly

First, I have to say that I have the BEST in-laws ever!!! They sent these beautiful flowers to me at work for my birthday. All the girls at my office were so jealous. Thank You Nana D and Gramps!!
Here is our "little man" in his first pair of shoes--hiking boots, & camo. This outfit was a gift from Aunt Kelly and Nana D. Isn't he the most precious little boy you have ever seen!!!
We were on our way to our church carnival where everyone asked if he was going to climb the rock wall-(ha, ha). I'm sure that will come soon enough.

Siblings

I always wanted Courtney to have a sibling, though I didn't mean for there to be 12 years difference between them. Finally, she has a little brother and there are times that I can't tell how she quite feels about him...I mean after 12 years of being the only child I am sure it is a little hard to get used to. It brings me great joy to see her playing with him, holding him, reading to him. You know... I'm beginning to beleive that she loves him. I know she is going to be a GREAT big sister!

Courtney reading to Griffin

Courtney made Griffin smile

Recent Favorite Pixs

Daddy Time

Griffin in his jumper
Praying?
Griffin with Nana & Pop

Bridgette, Courtney, Teryn

I love my family!! I am so very proud of all of them. God has truly blessed me.

Let's Try This Again

Ok, I am going to try this again. I am not very good at updating on a regular basis, but Griffin is growing so fast and we have so many adorable pictures that we want to share with our family that doesn't get to see him very often. Courtney is also growing like a weed and more beautiful everyday. I promise to post pictures at least once a month.