18 June 2020 We were overdue for some new pics of Ashley and McKenna, so they came on by with Xyaire (Ashley’s boyfriend Jamal’s daughter who is a natural in front of the camera!). We got some adorable pics – Continue reading Ashley, McKenna, and Xy
12-13 October 2019 Chief did AWESOME with McKenna! And he got a visit with auntie Elisa on Sunday, and while she was there we discovered how much Chief loves the sticks and woods in the backyard. He’s acclimating amazingly 🙂
31 August 2019 – 1 September 2019 A fun overnight with this bundle of joyous energy, followed by church at gateway:61 (including a cute picture of me and Brianna), and then pictures at the Dog Museum. Lots of silly faces Continue reading 3 y-o McKenna’s Overnight
10 July 2017 With Melle in town with Akyah and we all gathered at Chris and Thera’s – all three step kids and all three grandkids as well as my mother-in-law, Mette, and even Elisa was there for a bit 🙂 And Continue reading Pool at Thera’s
17-19 March 2017 We got to have McKenna here for a weekend and we had an awesome time with that little cutie 🙂 As you will quickly see, she LOVES dogs and is completely fearless. Max was a trooper. He was SO Continue reading Weekend with McKenna
29 October 2016 With Miss McKenna’s first birthday quickly approaching, we decided it was time to nab some more pictures. She is SUCH a ham! So fun to photograph and she adores dogs so she was in heaven with Max. Continue reading McKenna 1 yr-old
13 February 2016 Ashley came by yesterday for a visit with McKenna, so OF COURSE we took a few pictures while they were here. Still hard to believe our baby has a baby – how did that happen?!
24 August 2014 Elisa hosted a BBQ since Marcus was in town visiting so we got some quick family shots while we had everyone together. You’ll see proof I was there too in the mirror behind them a few times Continue reading BBQ with the Kids
31 March 2013 Melle arrived in town and so we all got together and I got to meet Jordan who was born on March 25th 🙂
19 May 2012 Chris and Thera’s big day!!!! So happy for the Mr. & Mrs. 🙂
3 March 2012 Thera’s bridal shower!!! Hard to believe how quickly her wedding to Christopher is approaching, but what fun to get to celebrate our girl 🙂 Also great to see Elisa’s family who came in for the occasion! Pawpaw Continue reading Thera’s Bridal Shower
25 November 2010 Thanksgiving at my mother-in-laws! And celebrating Marcus’ 21st birthday 🙂
15 July 2010 Always fun to have Melle in town for a visit and with the girls there for the evening it was too tempting not to stop by after the Prayer Conference 🙂
4 April 2010 At the in-laws to celebrate Resurrection Sunday… and both the girls brought their friends – Thera brought Chris and Ashley brought Armand… fund to get to meet them both finally 🙂 And Amani and Pawpaw had an Continue reading Resurrection Sunday
25 December 2009 Christmas at my in-laws is always a joy – and it’s always wonderful to get to catch up with the kids (and grandson!) 🙂
27 November 2009 Thanksgiving at the in-laws with a 3 kids and grandchild in attendance 🙂
25 December 2008 Our annual tradition of Christmas Day at my mother-in-laws resulted in an afternoon of fun and silliness.
November 2008 Celebrating Thanksgiving at Bertha’s followed by a brief celebration of Allen’s birthday a couple days early 🙂
November 2008 On a chilly Saturday morning, we headed out with 450 boxes of food and a load of turkeys to give to families in need in north St. Louis city. It was an amazing day 🙂
September 2008 So after torturing her for a couple weeks, Andrea finally got to open her gift. We had such a wonderful time 🙂
September 2008 I got the honor of teaching miss Andrea how to sew! Our first project? Pillows for her couch! She made them and then dyed them (as Ashley watched and Bertha visited); then we finished them up… they came Continue reading Making Pillows
September 2008 These two goof balls can do this for long periods of time, much to the enjoyment of us onlookers… they’re so silly 🙂
September 2008 Not for the faint of heart! It doesn’t turn out well for the squirrel (poor little fella!), but Allen was VERY proud of his pooch 🙂 The other squirrel is a different one very much alive and happily Continue reading Sketch & the Squirrel
7 August 2008 Our first grandchild, Amani, arrived at 10:46 am on 8/7/08 weighing in at 6 lbs 11 oz and 19.5″ long. We were all so glad he finally had arrived! And videos from day 2!
August 2008 Allen’s step-brother, Derick (James’ son), got married to a wonderful woman named Florence. What a GREAT addition to the family 🙂 God bless them!
