April 30, 2011

Easter Fun
Easter was super exciting for us this year because Ethan was actually old enough to hunt eggs and we were in town with our family.  I couldn't wait to get him in my Grandmother's back yard and help him gather them all up and put them in his basket!  He had such a good time...especially opening up the eggs that had "snacks" in them, even if they were just gold fish!  He would shake every single egg and if it was empty, he would put it back and go to the next one!  A neighborhood squirrel even came to visit!  
Here are a few pictures and videos of our Easter Fun!

He loved his Easter Goodies

Trains!

Found one!



 Neighborhood Squirrel came to visit....ignore us in the background



 Loves bubbles in the lawn mower




Mr. Cool

LOVES Bubbles

Ethan & Dotta
  

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April 14, 2011

Wunca's 60th Birthday
My Mom, Grandmother, Ethan and I all loaded up the car April 14th and headed to East Texas (Lake LBJ) for my uncle's surprise 60th birthday party!  This was Ethan's first trip to the lake house since he's been old enough to enjoy running around outside, etc.  He had a blast and of course enjoyed the birthday festivities since balloons and cake were involved!  He also loved Shadow (the kitty we got my uncle for his birthday).  They enjoyed playing together and he was so sweet with her!
Here are a few pictures from our trip!  Enjoy!


Happy 60th Birthday, Wunca


Ethan LOVED the balloon!

He was NOT impressed with us for making him wear the hat!

I think this is how he feels about turning 60! HA!

Ethan & Shadow!


Sharing his gold fish with Shadow

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April 3, 2011

One Month

 April 3, 2011
 
Upon this day I reminisce
With sadness and regret
The loss of my beloved
Special "child" who was my pet.

It's only been one month of longing
Wishing you'd return to me ...
For though you left one month ago,
I cannot "set you free".

Though time has made it easier,
To go from day to day ...
No one can understand the
"Special" role your life did play.

For every day you were a part,
Of love and joy and life ...
You had a way that focussed me
And lessened daily strife.

I'd hurry home to see your face,
Behind that window pane;
Where wiggles, hugs and cuddles
Brightened up the worst of days.

And now I sit, with eyes tear filled,
You are not by my side;
And when I see the window,
It is bare and bleak inside.

Emotions, they are raw today,
I'm simply torn apart ...
For hollow, wrenching feelings
Tear apart this very heart.

An emptiness, that's deeper than
The oceans ... fill my soul;
A painful hunger bites my
Inner self beyond control.

Though time will heal the daily wounds
I wear upon my sleeve,
I shelter from the world outside
Just what you meant to me.

To me, you were more human
Than some others I have known ...
You gave such love and tenderness;
T'was deep within your soul.

Now spring is here, and little things
We loved now cause me harm ...
The walks we'd take around the yard
No longer hold their charm.

I see you as I turn each step,
I watch for you each day ...
Oh blue eyed girl, I miss you so,
... Much more than words can say

April 2, 2011

Opening Day

April 1, 2011

For the last 6 years, my husband and I have enjoyed the greatness that is Opening Day with amazing friends.  We moved to Odessa, but this year was no different.  We traveled the bazillion boring miles and made it once again!  Such a great day and enjoyed seeing some of our friends! 
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to visit with us.  We miss you all!



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On our way to Arlington









He's so "special"




Leaving Arlington



March 31, 2011

Visit with friends

At the end of March, Ethan and I loaded up and drove to Dallas to visit some great friends.  Ethan got to see Barb, Sarah, cousin Ashlynne, Aunt Jennifer, Lissa, Jeremy and Suzanne.  It had been such a long time and I know he just loved all the special attention.We were so sad to leave. :o(
Here are a few pics of our adventure......I have now realized that I took ZERO pictures when I was with Barb, Sarah and Suzanne.  Ughhhhh.  I'm such a dummy. 
They think they got lucky, but I'll get them next time!! HA!
 
Playing with his cousin and Aunt Jennifer (nice face, Jennifer)



Ash & Aunt Jennifer


Snack Time

Jeremy teaching him to play guitar!!  He LOVED it!


He LOVES her stories!


 
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March 12, 2011

March 3, 2011
 
Little time has past since that dreadful day
when the Lord decided to take you away
The emptiness still lingers all the time time
but when I think about you I know I'll be fine

You were more than just my pet
you were my best friend
Faithful companion
from beginning to end

With your friendly howl and wagging tail
you never showed if you ailed
Running and playing morning to night
never a mean growl or a bite

We wish you were still here right by our side
but you'll always be with us deep down inside
We gave you a home and you gave us your heart
there is no way we will ever part

The love that you showed us we'll never forget
We'll love you forever Kiya Lynn

Kiya Lynn Henager
July 31, 2000 - March 3, 2011

 
 
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February 28, 2011

February 2011
Family trip to Ruidoso
Our family trip to Ruidoso was amazing.  We all went tubing the first day and we all had a blast.  Ethan laughed the whole way down the mountain which just made me smile all over!  That afternoon, we decided to go downtown and enjoy wine and cheese tastings.  We tried some wonderful local home made wines and brought back quite a bit home with us!
Then the second day, Chris and I went snowboarding.....Chris had NEVER tried any kind of snow sports so I definitely wasn't sure how this was all going to turn.  Much to my surprise, he loved it!!  He learned to snowboard and can't wait to go back!!  :o)
 
 
 
 

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