Merry Christmas Everyone!!

I was a slacker this year and was not able to get Christmas cards out in time, so instead, I am posting my card to my blog. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

For the Love of Blogs

Whitey sent this fun little "award" to our little community of bloggers and included, yours truly. In her words "Though very undeserving of it I will accept it graciously and pass it on to those who I love to read."


Thanks to Whitey for reading and commenting on the day to day saga of the Strong Family. . .

So here are my six addictees/nominees

1. Kassie Jo
2. Nicole
3. Andrew and Andrea
4. Kari
5. Shannon Jo
6. Kacy Jo


Here are the instructions:


1.Post a copy on your blog.

2.Mention who gave you the award.

3.Pass the award onto 6 others.

4.Leave a message on their blog letting them know the award has been bestowed upon them.

Thanks for reading!!

Pesky Long - Arms

Pesky Long -Arms - This was a name Dan's dad came up for Megan when she was little, because she was always getting into things when he babysat her.

Megan Jo, our baby, turned 4 today. So, as I sit here tonight and think how quickly my girls are growing up, I got to reminiscing and looking through some of Megan's baby pictures. I found some of my favorites and wanted to post them.

It is sad to think how fast our children grow up, but part of the fun of being a parent, for me any ways to watch them learn and grow, to see them grow into little people of their own.

I can't imagine my life with out my daughters and my family and am so blessed to have them.

From barely weighing 4 pounds at birth to being a larger - than life 4 year old today, happy birthday Pesky Long-Arms!! We love you to pieces.

Happy 4th Birthday Megan Jo!!

Happy Birthday Megan Jo!

My little baby turned 4 years old today. We had a party at our house today and had all of our friends and family over to celebrate. Below are some pictures of the festivities.


My newphew AJ

Daddy and the birthday girl
Dad of the year

Uncles Andrew and Jeff and Grandma

Grandpa, Aunt Kathy and Whitney

Aunt Jennifer, Unlces Jason and JD & Noah

Merrick and Uncle Andrew
Megan opening gifts

Thanks to everyone for coming and making today a success!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

~Happy Thanksgiving Be Thankful~

Twas the Nite before Thanksgiving

Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the kitchen;
I was cooking and baking and moaning' and bitchin'.
I've been here for hours, I can't stop to rest,
This place is a disaster, just look at this mess!

Tomorrow I've got thirty people to feed,
They expect all the trimmings - who cares what I need!
My feet are both blistered, I've got cramps in my legs,
The dog just knocked over a bowl full of eggs.

There's a knock at the door and the telephone's ringing;
Frosting drips on the counter as the microwave's dinging.
Two pies in the oven, dessert's almost done;
My cookbook is soiled with butter and crumbs.

I've had all I can stand, I can't take anymore;
Then walks in my husband, spilling rum on the floor.
He heaves and he wobbles, his balance unsteady;
Then grins as he chuckles "The eggnog is ready!"

He looks all around and with total regret,
Says "What's takin' so long? Aren't you through in here yet??"
As quick as a flash I reach for a knife;
He loses an earlobe; I wanted his life!

He flees from the room in terror and pain,
And screams "MY GOD WOMAN, YOU'RE GOING INSANE!!"
Now what was I doing, and what is that smell?
Oh, shit, it's the pies!! They're burned all to hell!!

I hate to admit when I make a mistake,
But I put them on BROIL instead of on BAKE.
What else can go wrong?? Is there still more ahead??
If this is good living, I'd rather be dead.

Lord, don't get me wrong, I love holidays;
They just leave me exhausted, all shaky and dazed.
But I promise you one thing, If I live 'til next year,
You won't find me pulling my hair out in here.

I'll hire a maid, a cook, and a waiter;
And if that doesn't work,
I'LL HAVE IT ALL CATERED!
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

My cousin sent me this and it made me laugh. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!



Noah Giggling on You Tube

Check out this link. Too cute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf4UbFJq-88

Congratulations Jason & Koryn!!

Jason & Koryn welcomed their newest addition Jason Horrace Rencher on Friday, November 14th. He weighted in at 7 lbs. and 8 oz. and is 19 3/4 inches long. Mother and baby are both doing fine and are now at home. Congratulations Mom & Dad!!

Here are some pictures of the baby~

I'm back... Halloween Photos

So, after weeks of my computer being down (yes, again)... I'm back. I am behind, so bear with me. Here are some pictures of the girls Halloween costumes. Ashley was Gabriella from High School Musical and Megan Jo was Cinderella.

I took them Trick or Treating to my work first, then we did one of those Trunk or Treats at the church up the street from our house. We then went to Grandma and Grandpa's house to visit. We were done with the Trick or Treating by around 7:30 and they both made out with more candy than I thought they needed, but, it was Halloween...

Grandma reading to her granddaughters

Pumpkins 2008

One of our yearly traditions in our circle of friends is to get together and carve pumpkins with the kids... It is always fun and very eventful. This year it was just the Rencher family and our family. With 8 or so kids and 4 adults, it was kind of chaotic, but really fun. Here are some of the pictures and the final outcome of the hard work. :)
Everyone's final product

One of the pictures we got with all the kids and their pumpkins

Megan Jo (mid - bite) with her cupcake

Ashley and Megan each painted a pumpkin as well as carved one. The final product of the painted ones.

Dan "gutting" Megan's pumkin - haha

Ashley and her pumpkin

Jason and Andrew

Kodi and his fierce determination

Megan

Ashley

Noah Giggling

Click on the link below to watch cute little Noah Davis...

This is too stinkin' cute...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rl_LZ0j9qE

Happy 9th Birthday AJ!!

So, I am late as always, but better late than never, right?? Or however that old saying goes...

AJ is 9 years old today, and I cannot believe it. I remember being at the hospital with your mom and dad the day you were born. I snuck your mom in a bag of peanut M&M's and after she ate them, she went and puked 'em all up. hehe. You came into this world kicking and screaming, and are still at it.

Happy Birthday my sweet little blue eyed nephew!! You are a wonderful nephew, cousin and the hospital now knows you by name!

AJ Football Super Star
Spaghetti noodle eating extraordinaire

Big brother
Horse riding fool
Favorite cousin

The brave patient

Love you to pieces sweetie!

A Weekend Full of Princesses

This past weekend, I had my cousin's daughters, Jade and Kambrin Jo. We went to AJ's last football game (pictures are forthcoming), played dishes and had a BBQ with some friends. My computer is really slow tonight, so sorry for the short post, but enjoy the pictures. :)



Jade at AJ's game Megan and her sno-cone (rainbow is the flavor she chose)

Ashley and her mango snow-coneMegan, Kambrin Jo, Jade and Ashley enjoying a fall football day Kambrin Jo and those baby bleus
Ashley playing dishes

Kambrin Jo and some more dishes

More little girls with yet, more dishes


Sweet baby grill