Moving Day

It has finally happened. Leann and Ryan have moved down here. It was a very long weekend for them, but they are here. I am sure that Leann will blog about everything so I will not write about moving day. They did have lots of help from everyone so it didn't take too long for them to unload. I now get to babysit my neice and nephew for a few hours each week. I am glad that I get to see them a lot. Maybe mom and dad will eventually move down here! (Hint Hint Mom and Dad!).

These are my handsome boys. Jacob had water on his shirt right before church, but it is amazing that is the only thing that was on him!

This is outside of our house right before church on Sunday. Even Jasmine's head is in there. She is right by Jacob if you can't find her.

Our preacher took this picture for us at church. Pretty soon we will have to have another one since there will be a new baby in the family. Thanks again Mom and Dad for helping with the move. They have been spending an awful lot of time down here in Wichita. I guess it will be our turn to go to Nebraska.

Dad's Birthday

Today is Dad's birthday. I am sorry that we couldn't be there. He is a lot of fun to be around and his sense of humor is great! I don't think that he knows what it means to be shy. I have seen a huge change in him from when Leann and I were younger. His relationship in God is so much stronger. He really personifies what it is to be a christian man. He is a very hard worker and I am so proud that he is my dad! I love you dad!

Jacob's 5th Birthday

We had a great time for Jacob's 5th birthday. He turned 5 on Sunday, but we celebrated his birthday on Saturday so he had some more time to play with his new toys. He got a big Shrek pillow and a power ranger from my Mom and Dad and then he got a Larry boy beanie baby and a Larry boy action figure with a car from Richard and I. Leann and Ryan gave him this ball that you stick on the window so that it looks like it has broken the window. He has been playing with all of them constantly and has a special place that he puts them all so that no one else can get them! Ryan and Leann were down here this weekend to go to an auction for Maude and so they brought some of their things down for us that they were not going to keep. It was very nice of them! Jasmine is now here living with us since Ryan and Leann are not able to have her at Maude. She is a wonderful dog. We also have their fish, which the kids will just sit in front of the aquarium watching them like TV. It is hilarious. The cake Jacob has is Larry boy, however I didn't make it very well, but he loved it. The candle is because I don't have a clue where my candles for cakes went, so he blew out one gigantic one!

LiveWire

It is a miracle, but I have found the cord to my camera which means I can actually download pictures that I take of the kids. Yahoo! These are pictures from Friday. We went to a gathering called LiveWire where there was free drinks, food, and games for families. Afterward they had christian music playing and a play about obeying God. It was really fun. Aaron has his face painted as a crocodile and Jacob has his as a monkey. Those poor girls who had to decorate their faces. The boys don't give you something easy. Then Rebekah is a rabbit and Alyssa is a tiger. They had a super time and I hope that Ryan and Leann can come with us next time since they will be down here by then. I love you all!

Goodbye

Clark Dale Whitehead Sr. (January 15, 1944 - September 13, 2007)

Clark Dale Whitehead Sr. of Tacoma WA. Born January 15, 1944 in Seattle WA Passed September 13, 2007 in Tacoma WA Survived by Patricia his wife of 31 years His Sister Caroline Olague of Whittier CA 6 Children Clark Whitehead Jr. of Spanaway WA Richard Durham of Wichita KS Christina Miller of Sperry OK Victoria Colburn of Lakewood WA Corina Whitehead of Tacoma WA Alexander Whitehead of Gig Harbor WA 19 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, September19, 2007 Orchard St. Church 3601 S. Orchard St. Tacoma, WA 98466 following the service will be a potluck gathering of family and friends at 1:00pm 2020 165th St Ct E Spanaway, WA 98387

We will miss you!!!

Going Home

I wanted to ask everyone for their prayers. Richard's mom called and told us that Richard's step father had passed away this morning. He has been ill for awhile. Richard's mom had quit her job to take care of him. He is out of pain now and home. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Dad and Mom

These are pictures from my parents going camping. It was over labor day weekend. Anyway, I just wanted to talk a minute about my parents. They are both very giving people and have always been ready and willing to help anyone who needs help. I do not think there has been many times where they have said "no" to helping someone. Even though I am only 3 1/2 hours away from them, I miss them a lot. Aaron told me the other day that when he grows up he wants to be "big and strong like Grandpa!" My parents are wonderful role models. Leann and I had a great childhood because of their dedication to God, the church and each other. I hope that Richard and I can carry that same torch for our children. I love them dearly!