Eli loves his Teddy Bear!!!


This is Caleb's new bed!!!



Aubrie, Caleb and Elijah at the mall!!!




This is what happens when you leave Grandpa
in charge!!! We were at Downtown Disney a
couple of weeks ago and Grandpa and Caleb went
running around on their own.

Thanksgiving

Hi Family. I'm so excited to see you all Thursday. We just had a Pampered chef show for Emily and I just wanted to let you know I'll be bringing some books so you can see. This would be a great wedding gift for a couple we know....hint hint. I can even have the stuff sent to their house. Anyways....I love you all and can't wait to see you. love you lots.
MEl

October 16, 2008.


Elijah at ten months in Grandpa Larry's overalls. The baby
quilt is Mommy's and the chair is from the old Vincennes
Church Sunday School.


Caleb 4 year pictures!!!

What a Blast!

I just want to say what a blast that cuzz buzz wuzz. We missed all the cuzzes who were not there. You missed a special night that will go down as one of those precious memories to be cherished. You should really try to make the one in March! Something tells me Mel's will be a totally unique experience too. Totally cool.

Thanks, Sherrie, for having us. You and JD have a beautiful home. And thanks, Lisa & Sherrie, for all you put into that whole shindig. And lastly, thanks to all the awesome ladies who were there. You guys rock!!

I love you all very much.

Lindy :)

PS Emily, I hope your laugh muscles in the back of your head are recuperated.

Cuzz Buzz

Well as you all know we hosted our second Cuzz Buzz this weekend. Wow what a night. We all enjoyed a night of laughter, relaxation and fun with the ones we love. What memories. I think it was just the medicine we all needed. As you know we were all asked to bring a bucket of craft supplies. To every ones surprised we had a night of all sitting around the kitchen table enjoying a night of crafts decorating our own hats. That's right a hat. What creations, what imaginations that took over (all but Lindy who insists that she is not crafty, lol). We think you did great Lindy. Wow what of ribbons and glitter, flowers and straws, wow are we good. After the creations we all voted for the most creative hat. Melanie was voted in as the first tri annual Brunnel award. This award comes with much honor and prestige. Melanie will be able to display this award in her home with pride until the next cuzz buzz when she will sadly have to put the trophy back up for grabs. So to all those who did not win don't give up hope there will be more opportunities for you at the next cuzz buzz in March. Also with the honor of winning came the honor of throwing the march cuzz buzz. Mel we all look forward to your hosting in March.
Melanie was not the only winner of the night. So many winners it was like attending the grammy's. Emily was the proud winner of the smoothest legs, Lindy was the unusual winner of the oddest thing in your purse (her bra), Alisa took home the award for the bushiest eye brows, and Shelly bless her heart was the proud winner of the ugliest toe nails. Wow what a packed night of blessings.
The night did not stop there. We all enjoyed some wonderful and historical Bobes Pizza. Except for the rotten onions. Hope no one got sick. Cu dos to Auburn for the most wonderful brownies ever. Glad you enjoyed the Mel and Lindy. lol. And delicious cheese cake. After all the crafting and eating we retired to the living room for hours of reminiscing. Oh the stories that were told. Catching up on every ones life's, poop stories (babies you know how it is), most embarrassing moments, Aunt Beulah and Aunt Dee stories, and all the memories of child hood. to those raising babies and those of us who now have grand baby stories. Not sure how we all got that old but so glad we are doing it together.
Thanks to all who made it last night, I was so happy to be able to open my home to you all and would do it again and again. Thanks to Jd for hiding in the bedroom and being our photographer. Thanks to Alisa for having a dream and making it happen. See some dreams really do come true. To all who could not make it we hope you will keep March in mind and help us keep this family of love and unity together. Love you all. See you Thanksgiving.

Happy Day!

Wow. I sure do love my family, even though I'm not a republican fan. I love the fact that we live in a country where we have the freedom to exercise our rights and opinions. Even though they differ vastly.

For instance, I believe that Tuesday marked one of the happiest days I've had in eight years; while several members of my family are sure Armageddon is upon us. Let's not forget that we have republicans AND democrats amongst us in our family.

I believe there needs to be a third party. But for now I choose what I perceive to be the lesser of two evils. I am fully aware that many republicans view democrats as spawn from hell. Oy vey.

However, I am secure enough in myself and I try to be open-minded and nonjudgmental, so I choose to smile and take a deep breath and even find humor in what so many people insinuate about the other ones political party choices.

I agree on one huge thing with Mel's post. I've been praying for our leaders especially hard for the last eight years and will continue to do so now and in the future.

We've got quite a mess to clean up, and with prayer, a positive attitude, and more open-mindedness and less judgmental mentality, which is what I believe our first black president will go a long way towards promoting, we just might have a snowball's chance of changing the downward spiral of things in the good old US of A.

It's all going to be okay, people. I really do believe that. Especially now. :)

I love you all, no matter what your political or religious views may be. Diversity is what makes this planet so much fun and keeps things interesting.

Hugs and love to all!

Lindy

Amen!!!!! The power of pray is a miracle in itself!!!!!

Sad day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J95rAr0gOFU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGGanAZ2IwM Watch these awesome videos.

I didn't even watch 30min of the news at one time last night. As you can guess I'm not a Democratic fan. I know that even though I don't agree with Obama I now have to pray for him. I'm just reallllllly sad for unborn babies. That is my biggest issue with the democrats. I wanted to share with you all my devotion for yesterday. Right choices may not have immediate benefits, but God will use them for our benefit. Bible reading for the day. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 Ending in prayer Heavenly Father, your word tells us that you cause everything to work together for the good of those who love you. Help us, Father, to believe that even when we feel afraid or sad. I'm sticking to my theme, FROG, Fully Rely On God. I have to. That's the only way I know to be so that I can walk out my home today and feel as if the world isn't coming to an end.....and if it does..........Here I come Father! I love you all! Mel

Trick-or-Treat

The kids had fun! They spent the night with mom and dad after trick-or-treating.

Brave Brady the Superhero and Meg the Cat ran from house to house. It is so hard to believe that they will soon be seven. See you all soon!

Love, Missy