Farmer Violet

Teresa got Violet a pair of overalls for Christmas.

Now overalls are not Melissa's style. But how can you not think she's just the cutest baby in these overalls. Note to Teresa - Violet grows so fast she probably needs another pair of overalls for the Spring planting - or in Violet's case - trips to play in the dirt at her new house.

New House Progress

Progress is continuing on Jamie and Melissa's new house.

The first floor is framed and the stairs are in ready to start framing the upper level. But the rain causes a few delays. Of course the weekends have been nice and sunny but I believe rain is predicted for next week. Target completion is June or July. I figure they'll still be here next Christmas.

Violet Meets the Maverick's Mascot "Mac"

We had extra tickets to the Maverick's game the other night so we took Melissa and Violet to the game. We saw the mascot "Mac" hanging around the upper level seats we had for that night. Jamie rushed off with Violet to get a picture. As long as they were at a distance, Violet was all smiles.

Once they had the opportunity for a photo, Violet wasn't too happy. But then as soon as Mac left, she started crying again. That girl can't make up her mind.

Violet is Walking

Violet started taking her first steps around 9 months old. The child couldn't crawl but she could pull herself up and walk. Then she discovered how to crawl. Forget the walking, crawling was so much faster to get to all the things she's not supposed to have like the dog's water dish, the open door to the stairs and my plants.

Now she's discovered walking again and it's not so bad. She's still very cautious with her walking but it won't be long before she learns how fast she can escape from her Mom and Dad. Be careful Lola, she's after you.

First Day of Spring

All the senior citizens in my neighborhood get a big kick out of seeing this sight around the neighborhood. And my neighborhood is nothing but senior citizens.

The walks are so much easier when Melissa isn't all bundled up against the freezing cold temperatures. Come on Spring, stay with us.

Violet - Happy First Birthday!

Exactly one year ago this wonderful little miracle came into our lives.

Although the intention for today was to go to the carousel at the mall, there was only time for Melissa, Jamie, Violet, Khloe and Lola to go investigate the framing of their new house. There was way too much activity going on so Violet and her puppies had to watch from Dad's truck.

We then had time to run to Harrah's for a steak dinner at the Range with Uncle Michael.

The waitress was even brave enough to bring Violet a big piece of chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. But the lemon is still her favorite.

Let's don't forget our last Etsy shirt photo. I think Violet needs a round of applause for putting up with her mother putting these stickers on her shirt every month.

Happy Birthday Violet!

Happy St Patrick's Day

One year ago today Melissa and Jamie came over for dinner frustrated that Melissa hadn't yet gone into labor.

Little did they know that 24 hours later they would have our sweet baby Violet. What a difference a year makes.