Entries Tagged as 'Family'

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Our busy weekend.

Last weekend, we not only had a surprise visit from the Wilsons, but we spent the majority of it working on the new awning on the back of the house. Actually, Tony spent most of his time working on the awning, Lucy and I spent our time wandering around the backyard, looking at wild flowers [...]

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Surprise Visit!

On Saturday, the Wilson clan from Virginia, stopped by for a short visit. We haven’t seen them since September, so it was great to talk with them and hug their necks. And, most importantly, Lucy and Patrick to the chance to play together again. It is so fun to see them together. Being only three [...]

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

joys of parenthood…

Conversation on a Saturday morning. Mom, Dad and Baby are lounging on the bed.

dad: Ouch!
dad: Ouch!
dad: Ouch!
mom: Why do you keep sticking your finger in there?
dad: I don’t know why!
dad: Ouch!

Friday, February 29th, 2008

joys of parenthood…

Said at lunch today.
dad to baby: “Feeding you is like feeding a baby kangaroo!”
Said during bath time.
dad to baby: “Can we work out a system where you take a bath IN the bathtub?”

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Week with Grandma Varner.

Last week, Lucy and I visited Grandma Varner in Kansas City. We spent the week playing together, watching old movies and choosing our favorite American Idol contestants. We even took a day trip up to Union Star to visit other family members. On Valentine’s Day, we threw and all-girls party, complete with play jewelry and [...]

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

In Memorium.

Haldon W. Varner
1929-2007

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Twice as nice.

Today is a special day for two reasons. First of all, just like every other year, it is my sister, Kristy’s birthday. Happy ’21st’ Birthday, Kristy!

Today is also Annie’s graduation from MSU. We are very proud of her accomplishment and can’t wait to see her walk across the stage this afternoon.

Congratulations, ladies! You both make [...]

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Garaunteed Babysitters.

Last week, Tony and I went to his company Christmas party. It was a nice chance for us to get dressed up and go out, just the two of us. And, it gave Lucy the opportunity to spend the evening with Grandma and Grandpa Evans and Aunt Annie. Here are a couple of pictures from [...]

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Quick stop in KC.

On our way to Springfield, Lucy and I spent a night in Kansas City with Grandma and Grandpa Doyle. In the morning, Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Varner came by. Here are a few pictures of Lucy hanging out with Great-Grandpa.
      

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving.

I know that Thanksgiving is not until tomorrow, but we are leaving for the mountains of western North Carolina this evening and I won’t be able to post. I hope you have a great day, surrounded by friends and family and take the time to reflect on the many blessings that God has given us [...]