Morgan Lillie

As of lately.....

2009-08-02T20:16:00.001-07:00

I can not believe Morgan is about to be 4 in a week! Seems like just yesterday when I found out I was pregnant. Tonight, Dusty asked her what she really wanted for her birthday, to which she replied "An iPhone!". She us starting out early! I really think she would love an iPod touch. I would live to find her a used one! She knows how to use my iPhone as well as I do & there are so many learning apps that she loves to play!

Tonight when I was tucking her in after we said our prayers, she told God that she "couldn't wait for her birthday to arrive!" It was so sweet! Her vocabulary constantly amazes me! Her new favorite word is "actually" and she actually uses it correctly!

-- Post From My iPhone

Now I lay me down to sleep....

2009-07-12T19:52:00.001-07:00

As Morgan and I were laying in her bed saying our prayers tonight, I was reminded how the little things in life mean so much. In our prayers, we always begin by thanking God for all the many blessings that He has given us. After going through our regular blessings like our family, friends, food, & shelter, Morgan thanked God for the dog that lives next door to my parents. Her saying this just filled my heart, especially since this is a just random dog whose name we don't even know! I am truly blessed to have such a thoughtful & thankful little girl that God has given me to treasure & love!

-- Post From My iPhone

Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a daddy!

2009-07-06T16:52:00.001-07:00

Morgan just asked her daddy if he could build her a TV tomorrow at work! She was telling us why she needed a television in her room! This reminds me of how when we are little we think our dads are invincible! They can do anything & everything! Our real heroes!

-- Post From My iPhone

Vacation Bible School

2009-06-15T20:16:00.001-07:00

Morgan started VBS at church tonight. Luckily, her friend from Nursery, Audrey was in her class along with Maddie. Tonight, they made pillows from t-shirts. I haven't seen hers yet. She will bring it home on the last night, Friday.

Yesterday, Grandfather asked Morgan who her teacher was going to be in Vacation Bible School....to which Morgan replied "Jesus."

-- Post From My iPhone

What a good reader....

2009-06-12T11:58:00.001-07:00

Today, we were watching KATV when it was interrupted by Ned Perme with Severe Weather Information. While he was talking and showing Storm Tracker, he showed the list of the towns in the line of the storm along with times. One of the towns was "Old Neery." Immediately after seeing that on TV, Morgan said Old Navy. She had recognized the word "Old" and noticed the next word started with an "N" and said "Navy." I'm so excited to have such an awesome reader....she is already using some of the strategies I teach in the 2nd grade!

-- Post From My iPhone

Surprising Wake Up Call

2009-05-23T05:53:00.001-07:00

This lovely Saturday morning, Dusty & I were awakened bright & early by his cell phone ringing. He didn't answer it first and looked at missed calls and he thought he was seeing things. Then it rang again and he said "You are calling me! Who has your phone?" Of course, he thought I had lost my phone. So I then answer his phone to hear "Good Morning Mom!" Morgan was sitting here on the couch in the living room watching TV! Apparently she had walked into our room this morning and got my phone off the nightstand. What a wake up call that was!!

-- Post From My iPhone

Welcome Home, Granna!

2009-05-15T16:19:00.001-07:00

As I speak, we are headed to the airport to pick up my mom, Morgan's Granna. She has been in Okinawa, Japan for the past five months! Fortunately, we have been able to talk & "see" her regularly via Skype. The marvels of modern technology!

After school, I got some balloons & chocolate cake balls to surprise Mom with at the airport! We are going to eat at El Chico's with Martha once her plane arrives. Pics will be posted soon!

-- Post From My iPhone

Sponge Brain

2009-05-12T15:44:00.000-07:00

I just picked Morgan up from Grandfather's. We passed a charcoal gray Chevy truck that looked like Grandfather's. Morgan said "That looks like Grandfather's truck...except it isn't because it doesn't have a Maltese cross." I just had to laugh! It constantly amazes me what she learns & remembers, just like a sponge she soaks up everything!

-- Post From My iPhone

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T14:35:00.001-07:00

This morning for Mother's Day, we woke up in our hotel room and watched some toons together. Then, Morgan & I talked to Granna on skype to wish her Happy Mother's Day! This was all before 8:00....because that's when the pool opened! After a late swim last night with a bunch of rowdy boys jumping around and splashing us in a small 4 ft pool, we decided we would try early in the morning! So at 8, we went downstairs for a calm, relaxing swim. It was great....for a little while, we were the only people there! Morgan did great swimming!

Then, we went to Steak & Shake.....one of my faves! Dusty & I used to eat there all the time in Jonesboro since it was right next to campus and across the street from Dusty's apartment! Because there are no Steak & Shake's close to LR, it is always my pick! Here is Morgan in her Steal & Shake attire!

Finally before heading back to LR, we shopped at the Promenade at Pinnacle Hills. We got Morgan a new Hogs t-shirt, a HSM pajama set for her doggy at Build-a-Bear, & I caught a good sale at Nine West & got a new purse!

Now we are on the road headed to NLR to meet Pibby, Dusty's mom for dinner! All in all, we had a great weekend visiting Jonathan & spending time together, just the three of us! I am truly blessed to have such an amazing family that I love dearly! Happy Mother's Day!

-- Post From My iPhone

Playtime Pizza

2009-03-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

On Saturday night, we went to Playtime Pizza with Aunt Leslie, Robby, and Madison, Robby's daughter. Morgan loved meeting Madison who is just a month older than her. We ate lots of pizza and salad. After blacklight mini golf, we played games, rode a couple rides, and stacked big foam blocks. I know that this was just the beginning of all of the fun the six of us will have together!

Romine's Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser

2009-03-10T18:36:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday, my school, Romine Elementary, had a fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese. Our family went to support the school and have lots of fun! We met up with our friends & fellow teachers, Ms. Holly and her daughter, Presley and Ms. Courtney and her little girl, McKenna. After eating pizza and visiting with our friends and students, we played lots of fun games and collect bunches of tickets.

Morgan, McKenna, and Presley

Morgan & McKenna

The Better Driver?

2009-03-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

This week, we were headed to Target. Dusty was driving and he went a different (LONGER) way to get right up the road. Morgan asked him "Where are we going? I thought we were going to Target!" I told Morgan that we were going to Target, but Daddy just takes the longest way possible. And of course, Dusty has to make a comment on who was the better driver. To me, he asked "How many wrecks have I been in? And how many wrecks have you been in?" Morgan replied "Four thousand!" Dusty, of course, got a big kick of that!

WOO PIG SOOIE!!!

2009-03-05T18:04:00.000-08:00

On March 1, we went to Fayetteville for the Razorback basketball game against Georgia. At the game, they had a tribute to the 1994 Championship team. We didn't wait in the long lines to get autographs, but we did take several pictures of Nolan and Corliss. Morgan got a hog painted on her hand this year. She wanted it on her hand so that she could see it....of course, that meant it didn't last near as long as she would have liked it to. It was a great game, and the Hogs pulled out a win!

Also, how funny is it that after the game we stopped at a gas station just outside of Fayetteville and bumped into two of my teacher friends from school, Ms. King (who just retired) and Ms. Rose (a retired teacher who helps out in the school library part time)! They had decided to go to the game that morning on their way back home from Kansas.

Morgan getting her hand painted

Leslie, Dusty's sister & her boyfriend, Robby

Corliss Williamson

Nolan Richardson

Our Cheerleader

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." --Roger Caras

2009-01-25T06:53:00.000-08:00

Our dog, Sugar, passed away on Thursday. Grandfather woke up to find her in her bed. She peacefully went to sleep and didn't wake up. Sugar had a good life. She was over 15 years old and could no longer hear. She was not just my parents' dog, she was also ours. Sugar moved with me to Jonesboro and lived with us there until I graduated from college. She moved with us from Jonesboro to our first house. She was there when I got my first grown-up job. She then moved with us to our home. She was with us during many, many storms and because of her being afraid, actually clawed up our current bathroom door during one of them. She was with us when we found out we were pregnant. She was even there were Morgan came home from the hospital. We will truly miss you, Sugar!

We were very sad to hear the news. But, we know that she is in a much better place. Morgan had a difficult time and cried off and on after I told her. I just held her and we cried together. We prayed for her which really made us both start bawling! Morgan seems to understand that Sugar is in a better place where she has more energy and can hear the birds chirping! She knows that Sugar is with Jesus and they are having lots of fun in heaven!

Below is a picture that Grandfather took of Morgan and Sugar just last week! What an amazing gift! It was taken on his phone so it isn't the best quality, but it will be treasured!

Morgan, 3 & Sugar, 15

"Everybody was kung fu fighting....fast as lightin'!"

2009-01-24T08:06:00.000-08:00

Ever since she saw Kung Fu Panda, Morgan has wanted to learn how to kung fu fight! She & Grandfather have lots of fun playing kung fu! So, on Wednesday, she started taking karate to learn some moves. She has been twice and loves it! We will try it for a month and see how it goes! I think she is so precious is her karate gi (uniform)! What do you think?

Happy Birthday to Jonas (Morgan's imaginary friend)!!!

2009-01-15T15:50:00.000-08:00

I will start this message by explaining that Morgan's first imaginary friend was named Jackson from Hannah Montana. She and Jackson did everything together for over 6 months. But, not too long ago Jackson went back to his house, to be replaced by Jonas named after the Jonas Brothers.

Yesterday, Grandfather picked Morgan up in the morning. They had to go Target to pick up Granna's medicine to mail to her. While they were waiting for the prescription to be filled, she and Grandfather browsed around Target. Morgan saw the party supplies and told Grandfather "Today is Jonas' birthday!" She wanted to get party cups and plates for Jonas' birthday party! Grandfather told her no. But, to appease her, she ended up getting Jonas' a present of stickers! That afternoon, she and Grandfather wrapped a couple of presents for Jonas.

Last night when we got home, Morgan and I used her Easy Bake Oven to bake some brownies for Jonas to celebrate his birthday!

Twins!

2009-01-15T15:38:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday at school, Morgan told her teacher, Mrs. Megan that her cousins, William and Caroline were twins. And that she and her cousin, Maddie, were twins! Of course, Mrs. Megan knew that Morgan wasn't a twin, so when Nana picked Morgan up at school, Mrs. Megan asked her if William and Caroline were twins. Of course, she laughed and said they weren't. As they drove home and passed Mary's house, Nana told Morgan "Mary and Sherry are twins." To which Morgan disagreed and said "No they aren't." After Nana explained what twins are, she told Morgan that "Mary and Sherry were born on the same day and look the same. Why do you think they aren't twins?" And Morgan said "They aren't twins, because they don't live together."

Inviting Herself!

2009-01-08T14:48:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Morgan stayed with Aunt Nana. Caroline had a doctor's appointment, so Morgan & Aunt Nana took her and were hanging out in the waiting room. There was another lady in the waiting room that Morgan took a liking to. Morgan was wearing a shirt with a cat on it. The lady said "You must really like cats. I am more of a dog person." Morgan replies "I like dogs too! I also like chicken nuggets, corn dogs, Spiderman,.......guacamole." The lady stopped her and said "Really? I make the best guacamole in the world." To which Morgan replied, "Well, I guess we'll be coming over to your house then!"

Finally -- MISSION accomplished!

2009-01-06T11:34:00.001-08:00

Hopefully, Morgan will be feeling better soon! She woke up at 12:30 crying for me! I brought her to our bed where she immediately fell back asleep. At 2 a.m., I woke up and realized that Morgan was really hot! Not just her head, her whole body was burning up! Because our power was out due to the ice on the trees, I scrambled around to find a flashlight and found the thermometer, Tylenol and Motrin. She seemed to feel fine! Her temperature was 102.4. We gave her some Tylenol and then went back to sleep. After we woke up this morning, her temperature was back up to 100.4. So, she got some Motrin, while I called in sick to school and left a message for the nurse at Dr. Rhodes office. Both of us went back to sleep as Dad was getting ready for work. We awoke to the nurse's call. She told me to just watch Morgan and make sure she got enough fluids. She thought it could be a UTI and to just see if she had any accidents today. I then realized that she did have an accident at grandfather's yesterday and one the day before here at home. We thought it was strange because she always makes it to the potty. So, after getting to the doctor's office, we only got one drop of urine in the cup, not near enough. Well, one juice box and five books later....mission accomplished! So, we are just taking it easy hanging out around the house, about to watch Beethoven's 3rd!

Morgan's Quotes

2009-01-03T08:36:00.000-08:00

I got this idea from my friend, Lindsey's blog: The Cobb's. I added a list of Morgan's quotes. What an awesome way to remember the hilarious things Morgan says every day! She keeps me laughing all the time!

Granna's Konichiwa Party

2009-01-02T10:32:00.000-08:00

In case you didn't know, my Granna is going to Okinawa, Japan! It is pretty far away...about as far as Branson. And that's pretty far away! To send her off, we had a Konichiwa party for her. It was so much fun!

I ended up getting to song two songs in the microphone....I sang Burnin' Up & Lovebug, both by the Jonas Brothers (my fave)! In the middle of the party, I drug a blanket to the middle of the dance floor because I did not want to miss a thing! That didn't last long, after my short rest, I was back to dance. Mom said I was break dancing because I was dancing all over the floor on my hands and knees, jumping around. It was hilarious! --Morgan

Doing the Chicken Dance

Merry Christmas!

2009-01-02T09:57:00.000-08:00

This year, Morgan told Santa that she wanted a stuffed Sully from Monsters, Inc. and an Easy Bake Oven. The following pictures were taken at a few of the many Christmas happenings we have each year!

Giving Granna & Grandfather their photo book for Christmas

Giving Nana Cindy her photo book

Giving photo book to Pibby & Papa

Leslie playing Guitar Hero

Playing with Dad's Guitar Hero

Morgan with her new blanket with her initials from Pibby & Papa

Morgan with Uncle Jonathan

Playing soccer with Maddie

Sprinkling the reindeer food out with Dad

Look what Santa brought....a SULLY!

I absolutely love this face! This is Morgan opening her Easy Bake Oven. She was so surprised & just LOVED it!

Morgan on Wade's shoulders

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

Christmas Tour of Homes 2008

2008-12-30T19:14:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately the decorations will soon come down, so I wanted to post a few pictures of our home at Christmas, the greatest time of the year!

The countdown is over now that it's dark,

'Twas the night before Christmas at the Park's.

Our stockings were hung on the mantle with care...

Our tree with cookies and milk in hopes that Santa would soon be there!

For Christmas breakfast, the table is set for all.....

with a Christmas centerpiece of roses and shiny balls!

Hope you all had a blessed Christmas filled with peace and love of family and friends!

School Christmas Party

2008-12-17T07:40:00.000-08:00

Morgan's class eating the Christmas cookies we made!

Morgan opening her gift from the gift exchange from Kaley. It was a set of Dora playing cards.
The Mr. Potato Head Santa that Morgan gave Kaley for the Christmas gift exchange.

Morgan and Kaley thanking each other for their gifts.

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-01T08:05:00.000-07:00

Our Pirate Princess

Playing with Maddie

Morgan and Leslie at Chenal Country Club

A scary house in our neighborhood

Morgan's first time skating!

2008-09-22T14:58:00.000-07:00

Eating yummy hot dogs & nachos Alex & Courtney from my class

Skating with Marci

We were invited to one of my student's, Courtney's birthday party at the skating rink in West Little Rock. Morgan got some new skates from Granna & Grandfather and was very excited to get to skate in them!

Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese's

2008-08-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

With Nana Cindy, we had Morgan's 3rd birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's. She had a Hannah Montana party and loved playing with Natalie & Wade.

Vogler Family Beach Trip - 2008

2008-08-10T01:34:00.000-07:00

Listening to the iPod with Caroline!

Crab Hunting

Riding with Maddie!

Bumper Boats with Granna

Morgan's first ride on a go-kart with Granna!

Morgan playing with her cousin, Anna, on the beach.

Rub-a-Dub Fun - Morgan & Maddie playing together in the tub!

Morgan with her Uncle Jonathan!

Beth, Chelsea, and me----
It just so happened that the week we went to Fort Morgan, my friend/hairdresser were going to. So, they came over one night and we played Baggo. Then, later in the week, we met up at the Hangout to have drinks & listen to the music!

Sweet Abby Girl!

2008-07-22T01:31:00.000-07:00

Morgan & Natalie holding their new cousin, Abby!

She is a sweet baby girl! And we are sure they will all be close friends when they get older!

Hannah Montana 3D Watch Party!

2008-07-19T01:34:00.000-07:00

For the Disney premiere of the Hannah Montana 3D concert, we held a watch party at our house. Leslie and Auntie Laura came over to sing and dance with us! Morgan was all decked out in her Hannah Montana attire with her 3D glasses and all. She had a blast dancing around and singing along with Hannah Montana into her microphone!

"You get the best of both worlds. Chillin' out, take it slow, then you rock out the show!....."

A Capitol Fourth!

2008-07-09T00:42:00.000-07:00

For the 4th of July, Dusty and I went to celebrate in Washington, D.C. We both had been there before when we were children, so it was nice for us to get to explore on our own! We had a blast and enjoyed some time together, just the two of us!

Fun at Wild River Country!

2008-06-25T11:10:00.000-07:00

We went to Wild River Country with our friends, McKenna and Miss Courtney. It was a blast! Thank you so much for meeting us there!
Morgan and McKenna

"Spread your wings and let the fairy in you fly" --- Unknown

2008-06-01T10:35:00.000-07:00

Morgan was a beautiful flower girl fairy in my cousin, Kathrin's wedding. She did an excellent job and had a blast! Congratulations KT & Scott!

The beautiful bride with her dad

Happy Memorial Day!

2008-05-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

For Memorial Day, we went to Riverfest! This year, I got to go on stage and play my kazoo at the kazoo show. It was lots of fun! Can't wait til next year! --Morgan

Congratulations, Mrs. Bale

2008-05-04T11:23:00.000-07:00

Best wishes to my friend, Brooke & her husband, Hunter! Such a beautiful bride! We had a blast at the reception! Thanks for letting us share in your special day!

Me, Brooke, Sharon, & Beth

Happy Birthday!

2008-05-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

For Dusty's birthday, I got a few friends together to celebrate! We went to Cajun's and then to the River Market. It was nice to get the chance to catch up with some old friends and introduce some new ones to our group!

Woo Pig Sooie!!!

2008-03-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

We went to the Razorback basketball game in Fayetteville. Not only did we see an awesome win for the Hogs, we also got our faces painted! It was good to get to stay and visit with Dusty's aunt who lives in Springdale! It was a nice family trip with Dusty's parents and sister, Leslie.

First Trip to the Dentist

2007-09-25T16:18:00.000-07:00

On August 7, I went to the dentist for the first time! I go to the same dentist that my mommy went to when she was a kid, Dr. Mazurek. He also goes to our church! I really like him, because he is really funny! Uh, oh.....after looking at my teeth, he did notice that I used a pacifier!

After visiting the dentist, I got a cool sticker and a fun new toothbrush! I love my teeth and really enjoy brushing them as much as possible! Every time I brush, I have to use my two toothbrushes!

"Take a picture..." -- Morgan

2007-09-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

It's Mommy, here! Right before I went back to school, when Morgan woke up from her morning nap, she called "Mommy!" from her crib. So, when I got into her room this is what I saw......

Morgan sitting in her bed, perfectly posed surrounded with her stuffed animals! Then, she said "Take a picture! Mommy, take a picture!" Well, of course, I rushed to the camera and did just that! It was so cute! Hmm....maybe she already has a knack for modeling or photography...we'll see!

Happy Birthday to Aunt Nana and Mommy....AGAIN!!

2007-09-25T15:56:00.000-07:00

To celebrate Aunt Nana and Mommy's birthday, we went out to eat at Applebee's with family. My grandfather and Uncle Jonathan met us there, because they just got back in town from Colorado. I miss my grandfather a WHOLE lot and was so happy to see him!

Anyways, back to dinner...I got to visit with my cousin, Maddie! She shared her goldfish with me while we waited on our food. Thank you, Maddie! You are going to be a great BIG sister!

Happy Birthday to Mommy!

2007-09-25T15:33:00.000-07:00

For Mommy's birthday, I went with Mommy, Daddy, and some of their friends to eat at Benihana's. I got to watch as they cooked our food at our table. They did such fun things with our food....like a heartbeat made with rice and a real egg roll across the grill. I even got to play swords with James using our chopsticks! It was a whole lot of fun! Plus, the aquarium at Benihana's was great! I got to look at lots of colorful fish! I can't wait to go back there again!

"I love you, you love me....." --Morgan & Barney

2007-09-25T14:47:00.000-07:00

Back at the end of July, Mommy and I went on the Radio Disney Arkansas Queen Riverboat Cruise with some of our friends. Unfortunately, the boat couldn't leave the dock, because the river was so high and moving very fast! But, we still had a blast!

I got to see and take pictures with Barney! Mommy was very surprised since I really don't watch Barney much anymore. I followed him around ALL night! He even picked me up and carried me around...it was special!

While Barney took a quick bathroom break, I got to take a picture with Mommy!

Our plans changed.....

2007-08-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

We did not make it to St. Paul to visit Granna. My poor Granna broke her foot while she was in Baltimore. So, she came home instead of going to Minnesota. Because we already had the tickets, Mommy, Caroline, and I have vouchers to help us fly anywhere in the whole wide world! We have a year to use them! Guess we will have to start planning a trip.......

My New Stroller

2007-07-21T14:21:00.000-07:00

Yeah....I got a new stroller! I really needed a lighter one for our trip to St. Paul. With all of the shopping, a comfortable stroller was an absolute necessity! After Daddy got it put together, my teddy bear and I took a nice stroll around the house. Of course, teddy had to be buckled in...safety first!

"A cousin is a ready-made friend for life" --- Unknown

2007-07-21T14:05:00.001-07:00

On Friday, we went to Nana's in Lonoke to visit and eat dinner. Mom, Dad, and I ate with Nana, Aunt Sara, Wade, and Natalie. After eating dinner, I ate an entire ice cream cone for dessert! Everyone was surprised that I ate the whole cone and all! Ice cream is SO yummy!

After we ate, I got to visit with Aunt Sandra and Nana's cousin, Gina (Gigi), who was in town from Memphis. Mommy and Aunt Sandra got to have some school and teaching talk! While they were doing that, I got to play with Natalie and Wade. I had lots of fun! We eventually got worn out and made a pallet on the floor. I love you, Natalie and Wade! Let's get together again soon!

Chattin' with Granna

2007-07-21T13:37:00.000-07:00

Since Granna has been gone, I have been talking to her on the phone. This is the first time I have really taken to the phone. I took it from Mommy and walked around, while telling Granna everything that was going on here! I am not sure that Granna understood every word, but I think she got the jist of my conversation!

M for Morgan!!

2007-07-21T13:24:00.000-07:00

In the bath, I love to play and write with my bath crayons! My favorite letter is "M" and I have gotten pretty good at writing it. I can spell my name and am working on writing my letters.

"Want to hold you, Granna!" ---Morgan

2007-07-15T17:50:00.000-07:00

Today, my Granna left for Baltimore for a week and half. From there, she will fly directly to Minneapolis/St. Paul. She will be gone for a total of 5 weeks. Luckily, my mommy, Caroline (my cousin), and I are going to fly to Minnesota to visit her on August 3 (Mommy's birthday). I miss you, Granna!

"A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful..." ---Pam Brown

2007-07-13T21:04:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, my mom, Granna, and I went to the Broach's, our cousins, to see the horses and to swim. We got to visit with Mary, my Granna's cousin, and feed some apples to her horses, Jumper, Rusty, and Speck. I really like Rusty, and we think he was pretty fond of me too! He let me give him several hugs and even a little kiss!

I kept telling Mommy that I wanted to ride, but she said I was too little! Maybe I can go for a ride with Mary sometime! I had a blast! Thank you so much, Mary and Joel for letting me visit and feed Jumper, Rusty, and Speck! P.S.--Give Rusty a big hug for me!

"In the summer of life, time of growth and change, each day brings new dreams to pursue..." --C.A. Schlea

2007-07-13T20:26:00.000-07:00

Granna and I have been growing cherry and grape tomatoes. I get to pick them once they are red enough! I love tomatoes so much that I have to eat them as soon I pick them. They are delicious!

I also really like playing on my slide outside! I am not too fond of the swing with this set! I have another swing hanging from a tree that I love! On that swing, I can go SO high!

"....but he was still hungry." ---Eric Carle

2007-07-03T16:11:00.000-07:00

On Mondays, Mommy has been taking me to story time at the library. I love it! I get to sing lots of songs, dance around, listen to a story read by Ms. Debbie, and then do a craft! It is great! Last Monday, we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. After reading, we made a caterpillar headband. We even glued on googly eyes! They were too cute! I liked my headband so much that I wore it ALL day!

"No man needs a vacation so much as the man who just had one." --Elbert Hubbard

2007-06-26T07:01:00.001-07:00

While on vacation, we went to The Track, which had lots of fun stuff to do! They had 3 different go-kart tracks, miniature golf, kiddie rides, bumper boats, and an arcade. I went with Mom, Dad, Aunt Nana, Uncle Papa, and my cousins, William, Caroline, and David.

First, I rode on a train with a little boy. I made it around the track once, before I got scared! They stopped the train so Mom could come get me. The little boy was bored with the train, so he got off too!

I rode the bumper boats with Aunt Nana. We had fun and got really wet! William kept on spraying us in the face. Later on, Aunt Nana and Uncle Papa ended up getting William back! They blocked him in under the spraying fountain! He got soaked!

I also rode the carousel several times. I got to pick out which horse I rode on! They even had zebras and giraffes on the carousel. But they didn't go up and down, so I didn't pick them!

Having fun at the Track was a great way to end our family vacation! Thank you Aunt Nana and Uncle Papa for letting us come with you guys! I am so lucky that I get to stay with Aunt Nana and Uncle Papa during the week when both mom and grandfather are working! I love you both!

We all had a blast on our vacation and enjoyed being with our family! Already looking forward to next year!

Go fly a kite!

2007-06-26T06:27:00.001-07:00

While we were on the beach, I flew my very first kite! It had Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger on it. It ended up getting it to fly VERY high in the sky!

Everyone said I did really good! And it only got away from me twice. Grandfather chased after it so I didn't lose it! Then he gave it back to me. Thanks, Grandfather!

"Zoo animals are ambassadors for their cousins in the wild." -- Jack Hanna

2007-06-24T19:44:00.000-07:00

While on vacation in Gulf Shores, I went to the zoo with Mom, Dad, Granna, Grandfather, and my cousins, William and Caroline. After rebuilding from three hurricanes, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo was recognized on Animal Planet, in which a show detailing the zoo was created. It was entitled The Little Zoo that Could, which is now associated with this Gulf Shores landmark.

At the zoo, we got to feed the animals! It was quite impressive! I got to feed a reindeer, goat, deer, sheep, duck, fish, turtle, swan, and pelican. One goat liked the food so much that it took William's entire cup of food right out of his hand! The cup was stuck on over the goat's mouth until he finished eating! It was pretty funny!

I really liked seeing the monkeys! They are my favorite animal right now! When we are driving from our house to Granna and Grandfather's, we pass through the woods. I always look outside and point at the trees and tell my mom to "Look, monkeys!" I know that monkeys like to climb trees!

We also saw several beautiful lions and tigers. One tiger was cooling off by taking a bath! It was cute!

Vogler Family Beach Trip

2007-06-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

Every year, my grandfather's side of the family takes a trip together. It used to be camping, but within the past several years, it has become a beach trip! This year, we went to Gulf Shores, AL. We left Saturday, June 16 and came home yesterday. It was a very long drive there! Luckily, I rode with in the van with my Granna and Grandfather. We watched Elmo, Finding Nemo, more Elmo, Cars, and did I say Elmo?

The pictures below were taken when we first arrived at our house on the beach. I loved it! Can you tell? My pants got so wet that we had to take them off before playing in the sand!

"Beauty draws us with a single hair" --Alexander Pope

2007-06-14T12:29:00.001-07:00

Today, Mommy and I went to the salon! Mommy had an appointment with our cousin, Brenda, for a haircut and color. Mom brought my portable DVD player and lots of Elmo DVDs to occupy my time. I watched for a whole 20 minutes before I started exploring the room. I had a lot of fun!

Mommy looked really funny with the silver foil in her hair! While we were waiting for Mommy's hair to change colors, I got my very first haircut! I got so many compliments about how great I did! Mommy and Brenda were so impressed at how still I sat all by myself in the big chair!

After my haircut, I got to sit on Mommy's chest while she was getting her hair washed. The shampoo spelled yummy, like coconut! I even got a sprayed a little. I really liked sliding off Mom's leg while she was getting her hair blowdried....until I slid off and bumped my head. Luckily, they got finished just in time...I was starting to get a little restless!

Mommy, It's Time to Update the Blog!!!

2007-06-06T20:39:00.000-07:00

My mommy has been SO busy with her first year of teaching school that she has not been able to keep my blog up-to-date! But, today was her last day of school and she is determined to update it REGULARLY!!! So, check back often and please feel free to bug her regularly if she falls back into her procrastinating ways!

Hanging out with Madison

2007-06-06T20:24:00.000-07:00

At the Wonder Place, we met up with our friends, Jennifer and her daughter, Madison. Mommy worked out with Jennifer during the KATV 12 Week Workout before I was born. They were pregnant at the same time, right after the workout ended. We danced the night away to the songs of Brian Kinder and we shopped together at the Kiddie River Market.

The Wonder Place

2007-06-06T20:15:00.000-07:00

Mommy and I went to the Wonder Place for Family Night with Brian Kinder! It was AWESOME! We had a blast! I really loved shopping and cooking in the Kiddie River Market and Cafe! I also enjoyed playing at the water table with McKenna. Mommy and I will definitely be visiting the Wonder Place more this summer!

BUBBLES

2007-06-06T19:49:00.000-07:00

I love BUBBLES! After I get washed in my bath, Mommy adds bubbles....lots of 'em! It is SO fun to blow them everywhere!

Spring Break.....

2007-06-06T19:41:00.000-07:00

During Spring Break, Mom, Dad, and I went to Branson with Nana Cindy, Papaw, Grandma Dorothy, Aunt Sara, Natalie, Aunt Sandra, and Wade.

We ate at Dixie Stampede, which I loved! The show was good, but I especially liked the horses! Then, we went shopping at the new mall there. I really liked watching the fish at Bass Pro Shop and having a snack at Krispy Kreme. I love my cousins, Wade and Natalie!

Fun at the River!

2007-06-06T19:15:00.000-07:00

We went to Riverfest on Friday before Memorial Day! I had a blast making my crown and decorating a sparkling goldfish! I want to wear my crown constantly! It's too cute! I danced a lot listening to Brian Kinder and ate some yummy corn dog! We had a blast hanging out with our friends, McKenna and Presley!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!

2006-08-13T17:27:00.000-07:00

Well, Friday was my 1st birthday! We had a party that night! I had SO much fun! Lots of people came, and it was good to see everyone again!

I really didn't eat much of my cake or ice cream. I am not really a sweets kind of girl! I did however have some cantaloupe. And it was delicious! My mom made my birthday cake. It was Funfetti with cream cheese icing. She loves Funfetti cake! We also had a chocolate cake as well.

I really loved opening my presents. Mom helped me, of course!

Heather's 1st Birthday Party

2006-08-13T17:14:00.000-07:00

The Saturday before last, my Granna, mom, and I went to my friend, Heather's 1st birthday party! My mom and Christy (Heather's mom) were pregnant at the same time last year. The party was fun. I got to swim with Heather and Michelle (Heather's sister), and my cousin, William.

Stuart Little

2006-08-13T16:59:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, we went to watch the play, Stuart Little. My cousin, Caroline, did an excellent job playing Stuart Little! I surprised my mom, because I was SO good during the play. I did cry once when the yipping dog that was chasing Stuart barked and scared me. But, after my Aunt Nana walked me to the back of the theatre I was fine.

Following the play, I got to get on stage! I danced around a little with my cousin, William. We had fun! I am going to be in a play someday like my cousin, Caroline!

We taped the play and I love watching it on the television. I could watch it over and over again....and I definitely have!

Our Little Dolphin!

2006-08-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

Morgan absolutely loves the pool! Grandfather has been working with her to teach her to swim! She is doing so good! She holds her breath really well when she goes under water! I can already see it now, next summer, she will probably live in the pool!