January Pics

After one of the warmest Januarys in Oklahoma records, we did actually have a few winter days. We celebrated my birthday on 1/10 with Megan's first sledding experience. She loved it. I actually made a few trips down the hill behind my parent's new house with her.

Thanks to U. Johnny, Megan is very fashionable in her animal print hat & coat.

This afternoon was more typical of our weather and afternoon playtimes.

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

Now she is dancing and singing.

The Joy of a Child's Eyes.

Christmas Carols

Here is Megan playing and singing Christmas Carols. Check out her left hand---she already knows how to play flats and sharps (the black keys). She is training to be the American Idol 2024.

Generations

October 2005 - We had this portrait taken of the four generations of women, ranging from 1-85 years old. Great-G/Ma Kathy Wilson (from Missouri); Me; Grammy June; and Megan.

China Doll

My dad recently returned from a 2-week business trip to China. He brought Megan a silk Chinese dress. She is a pretty cute "China Doll."

Fall Carnival

On Saturday Megan got to dress up in her lion costume for the fall carnival at church. The pictures of her in the bounce house look like we had her in a cage. Maybe we need to buy one of these for home. She also loved the tricycle races.

Orr Family Farm

Last Saturday, we took a family outing to the Orr Family Farm. We rode a little train and then took a hayride to the small pumpkin patch. They also had a carousel. As you can see, she was a little more relaxed on the horse. She was waving to everyone and saying "Hi" - her favorite word.

Zoo Friends

We spent the afternoon at the OKC Zoo with Rae and Macy Boswell. Gram Jan (Hanan) treated Macy and Megan to a ride on the carousel. Macy clapped to the music the entire time. Too cute :) Megan was a little clingy once her leopard started going up and down.

Night at the White's

Hunter, Brandon, & Megan

Megan & Hunter both love their paci's.

Baby Julia gets some attention now that the other kids are in bed.

After the lunch at Amy's, Megan and I drove over to stay the night with Brooke's growing family. Megan loves playing with the boys and all of their toys. Brooke and I even ventured out the next morning to do some shopping at Grapevine Mills Mall with all FOUR kids under the age of FOUR. I can say that when Brooke and I became best friends in Jr. High that we never thought this day would come :)

Old Friends and New Friends

Amy, Megan, Ailie, Brooke, Julia
Ailie & OliviaMallory, Megan, & Abby

Several of my best friends from ACU got together for lunch at Amy Showalter's house in Frisco, Texas. The following "old friends" were there: Amy Showalter; Rae Hanan Boswell of Richardson, TX; Ailie Springer Harriger of Miami, FL; Brooke Hester White of Keller, TX; and ME. Along with the old friends, several of our girls got to meet and become "new friends:" Abby (4) and Mallory (2) Showalter; Olivia Harriger (3-months); Julia White (2-weeks); and Megan Mesa (1). Macy Boswell (11-months); Brandon White (3); and Hunter White (1) were at Mother's Day Out, so they missed the party. We also were able to see Amy's sister, Laura, and her daughter, Reid (9-months). We really had a great time, despite a little scare involving keys locked in a running car.

Aunt Jen and Megan pose for a cute picture at the Young Families Church Picnic.

Walks with Papa

We spent probably our last summer weekend at the lake over Labor Day. After breakfast, Papa takes Megan on a walk. They end each walk with a trip down to the lake to throw rocks into the water. This morning, I saw them from a distance and then snuck a few pictures. Megan became fascinated with and began saying "ducks" this weekend. Note: They are actually Canadian geese, but try telling that to a 1-year old.

Go Sooners

Megan is showing her Sooner Spirit early. After the opening football loss, Phillip is also telling her that true Sooner fans are loyal during good and bad times. (However, we are hoping for good times the remainder of the season.)

She's Got Skills!

15 month Update - From playing B-Ball to climbing furniture to dancing in circles until she falls down dizzy, Megan is on the move. It is hard to take a picture these days because she charges at the camera so fast. She babbles all the time (just like her Dad.) As Johnny said, she is a "one-word wonder." She has said several words out of the blue, but hardly ever repeats the same word again. She definitely will not do it under pressure.

CLIMBING ON THE BED

1) Move Bunny out of the chair. 2) Up she goes.

3) That was easy! 4) Now the fun begins.

Old-Fashioned Water Slide Fun

Megan and Julie keeping cool at the same waterslide in Branson that Julie rode as a kid. Megan laughed, clapped, and squealed the whole way down. She (WE) loved it!!!

Meggie & Millie

Megan and Amelia had fun inside and out during our cousins' visit from California. They are exactly one year apart and loved playing together. Amelia was always wanting to be with "Meggie" and Megan couldn't get enough of watching "Millie" entertain.

LOTS OF UNCLES

Phillip, Uncle Daniel, Grandma Jeri, Megan, & Uncle Joe for Mother's Day/Phillip's Birthday.

Uncle Johnny has already taught Megan the basics of his cell phone: calling, text messaging, and taking pictures.

Uncle Josh and Megan tubing at the lake.

Summertime Food

What would a summer be like without BBQ and Watermelon? Megan (13 mos) does pretty good considering that she only has 4 teeth.

Silver Dollar City

My friend, Brooke, and her two boys (Brandon - 3.5 yrs and Hunter - 16 mos) vacationed with Megan and I at the lake for a few days. During their visit we went to Silver Dollar City in Branson. There is a great play area for kids. Megan loved the "water poppers." Since it was almost 100 degrees, it did feel good to cool off. We also rode the train, the carousel, and the flying hot air balloons.