Pete's 1st Haircut

Okay, so this post is a little late but I just wanted to post this mainly for my reference and for those of you who may not have seen Pete for a while. Since I have never had Aubrey's hair cut, it was a realization for me that I should probably be aware of keeping Pete looking sharp. Naturally, I asked my mom to do it since she has been cutting both of my brothers hair for as long as I can remember. She was able to cut it a couple of weeks ago (March 13th) and I was glad because he needed it. He did really well, especially considering that she couldn't get around to cutting his hair until right before his bedtime. Grammy did a really great job too :)

I would like to work up to cutting Pete's hair myself but I think I will take a couple of more lessons from my mom. Thanks Grammy!

A sunbeam, a sunbeam

Sometimes I will sit and talk to Aubrey and become impressed by this beautiful (inside and outside) being God has created and placed in my care.
One morning after making breakfast for us, I was chatting with Aubrey while drinking my coffee and marveled at her. I went and grabbed my camera because I just loved the way the light hit her golden lined hair and her sweet little face. I pictured us having coffee together some day as we would chat about an interesting book one of us read, about a boy she had met, about how how much her daddy loves her or how annoying her brother can be sometimes. I think I will always see her as the beautiful little lady that you see in these pictures, my sweet daughter.

What's gonna work? TEAMWORK

Our nieces, nephews & kids

Here is a little recap.
We love these little guys!

Nephew
Jack Allen Butler
Born: October 11, 2005

Niece
Alyse Lenore Allen
Born: February 7, 2006


Daughter
Aubrey Renee' Silverthorne
Born: February 19, 2006

Niece
Alexa Lylith Allen
Born: June 2, 2007

Niece
Evelyn Jane Butler
Born: June 23, 2007


Son
Pete Allen Silverthorne
Born: April 5, 2008

Niece
Allie Laurel Allen
Born: June 23, 2008

Niece
Reid Noel Robertson
Born: August 13, 2008

Nephew
Charlie Emerson Butler
Born: January 17, 2009


We are truly grateful to be a part of each of these kiddo's lives. Notice the birth dates? these kids were all born withing the past 3 1/2 years. I thank God for all of these beautiful, healthy kids.

Congratulations Laura & Joey

I just wanted to throw a shout-out to my dear friend Laura.

Congratulations on your recent engagement.


I am SO happy for you and Joey. I know that you have been patient and waited for the right man. God has truly blessed you with each other. I am happy to be a witness to your wonderful life together.

WE LOVE YOU!!

Back to our roots

We met dear friend, Beth, at LeTourneau (where she works in Admissions) last week to see "Hank the Cow Dog" put on by ARTSVIEW Children's Theater of Longview.
Thanks for inviting us Beth! Aubrey really had a lot of fun.

I didn't realize that it would open a flood gate of memories for me as I stepped back onto the campus in which Bryan and I graduated about 6 years ago. Also, it was pretty cool having both of my kiddos there and explaining to Aubrey that it is where her daddy and I went to school, where we first met.
I thought it was pretty awesome seeing our two kids at our old stomping grounds.

SURREAL