Kellermeier Klan

Easter 2011

2011-04-27T09:13:00.000-07:00

Beth is petting a pig at Palmer's Spring Day event...she really wants a pig.

Beth with our friend Christi....these are two peas in a pod....what a great combo.
They are petting baby chicks too...she would take a chick too!!!

Beth and Daddy after the country club easter egg hunt...that was fun!!!

Best workplace ever - they threw me a surprise baby shower last week...
you can tell b/c i have on my glasses and no makeup!!! Oh well - it was a blast....
we got lots of diapers and wipes - much needed in a week or two.

Beth is practicing what to do when cole arrives...by putting Sugar in the swing...
I think she is going to be such a good helper when he arrives.

Proof that we dyed easter eggs.

She did really good...and i think she had some fun!!!

She is making "soup" at Ome Sonnenberg's house for Easter.

And hunting easter eggs with Opa and Daddy pointing out where to find some.

The best part - opening the eggs with Ome Sonnenberg -
discovering the little prizes and candies.

A new tradition - borrowed from John's mom...
we make an Easter rabbit nest out of hay the night before and put carrots in it.
Then the bunny eats the carrots and leaves the Easter gift the next morning....
I love this idea - Sally (NENE) is awesome!!!!

And the bunny left purple sunglasses and binoculars for the prize.

Sugar is trying to steal some eggs from Beth's basket.

Dad and Beth after a fun Easter egg hunt.

Almost Easter!!!!

2011-04-14T06:57:00.000-07:00

We busted out the swimsuit last week and set up a sprinkler beach ball...Beth loves the water.

For any parents out there...this $10 beach ball thing is well worth the money.

They had donkey basketball this week at Ballinger High School...
It was a fundraiser for FFA (good idea for anyone looking for a fundraiser)
and it was hilarious!!!!

I knew i loved teaching in Ballinger...but the kids just get better and better.
My pre-cal class made me a diaper cake this week - too cute!!!!

New Puppy & I got a C for Cole

2011-04-06T10:10:00.001-07:00

Beth is holding our new puppy "Sugar" on the back porch.
She is a mini-weenie dog - cutest thing ever....and Beth carries her everywhere.
Best "toy" we have bought her.

And my mom got me a "C" from our hobby lobby in San Angelo - they finally restocked...
so woohoo - his name is no longer 'ole...so put away your sombreros.

Here is one last look at his room before he gets here - only about 4 more weeks - maybe less.

Yes - she is naked and learned how to turn on the facet "full blast" to make a "sprinkler".
We have real sprinklers...but she managed to do this while i was cooking supper...and i looked out and thought...
thank goodness we live in the country - or i would be in trouble for this.

Yep - still playing with the faucet.

This is just a cute little outfit that i had to take a picture of before she stains it.
I just love her so much....how life will change when Cole arrives.

Valentines to St. Patty's Day

2011-03-23T09:19:00.000-07:00

Things are going good...i am 34 weeks pregnant and enjoying Beth so much. I can't wait for Cole to arrive...but i just can't imagine a better child than Beth. She is sweet, smart, and just plain awesome. Hope you all enjoy the pictures.

Beth's Valentine's Gifts from Daddy - the kid LOVES a balloon.

Ome and Beth made mom and dad valentines cards....too cute!!!

Nene Kellermeier got Beth her first pair of boots...she is ready for the rodeo.

Here is Nannie (Beth's great-granny) and Nene (Beth's granny)...they are headed to the rodeo.

And she is like her momma - LOVES cotton candy.

Beth with Daddy - we are at the Rodeo and she had a BLAST!!!

I kept her "cousin" Luke one saturday and they helped me make cookies.

More fun on the playground swinging...these two really enjoy each other.

Too cute of an outfit not to take a picture of her - don't you love the shoes...and she actually kept them on - crazy!!!

And she loves sunglasses.

We have been getting things ready for "Cole" when he arrives...and Beth decided to get back in her old car seat. Hard to believe when we left the hospital with her - she seemed to disappear in that thing...and now she doesn't fit at all.

We got a new puppy - SUGAR - she is a double dapple piebald weenie dog....we LOVE her....so does Beth.

Too cute

I just thought Holly was cute until we got Sugar...she is adorable.

Beth is carrying Sugar around and having so much fun with her....she takes her for rides in the trailer on her tractor.

Watch out - crazy female driver with super cute passenger.

This is going to be Cole's room. No his name will not be Ole...but Hobby Lobby is out of the Cs currently...so if anyone finds one - buy it and ship it to me...i will pay you back.

Has it almost been a year - oooops!!!!

2011-02-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

Please forgive me...i finally got around to doing this today...i had lost touch with one of my good friends...couldn't get her email - and then remembered her blog...so found it - and oh my a lot can go on in 10 months...like they had a baby boy - congrats adrienne. So i thought...i better get back to my blog....so i am attempting to keep this a little more up to date....there are pictures missing from last april to early summer...but i plan on posting them when i find them...for now....enjoy the 6 months i have uploaded.

This is the early summer when we girls took in a Colts game.
bottom row: left to right....Stephanie, Jamie, and Haleigh
top row: Christi and Me.

Beth is having fun with Steph at the b-ball game.

July 4th and Kim and Chris's....she is napping on Uncle Clif right now....so sweet!!!!

Thanks Tessa for the AWESOME july 4th dress...it is adorable.

I just love these next two pictures

Daddy and Beth are having some real fun!!!!

Now she is trying out daddy's new lawn mower...much needed now that our 18000 sq. foot of grass to mow.

And yes - it poured 7 inches in July....and go figure...i have a mud monster for a little girl...she LOVES to be dirty...guess that is why potty training in such a nightmare.

And from mud monster to princess....she will sometimes where that dress and strut around like a "girlie" girl.

Mommy and Beth...yep - it has been 10 months since the last post and i managed to get in a picture.

Swimming at Christi's house...so much fun.

Her and Kyler sharing a snack after some time in the pool.

One more baseball game before the summer is over....Kymbree and Beth had some fun.

Here we are at Tessa and Grants house...it was a blast ... and Beth took right to Grant...we are so excited they are getting married this summer.....we LOVE grant...and Tessa deserves the best.

Beth with Tessa...we had such a good visit in Midland...i sure do miss her.

NeNe took Beth and i to the zoo in august before school started...Abliene has the perfect zoo for a 2 yr old...just enough animals...and it only took about 45 minutes...we had a blast...But i think Sally had the best day b/c she now has her first grandchild cussing story....it goes something like this....

We were headed to the zoo - following the signs...and then saw a detour....so we turned in - and realized we had probably turned in too soon....so we pulled into a parking lot to discuss what we should do and which street to go on...and Beth - without prompting...just blurts out "What the hell"....which we laughed hysterically b/c it was prefect timing and the perfect saying for the situation.

Daddy and Beth at NeNe Sally's pool...we are so lucky to live so close to john's parents...and get to go swimming at Nene's whenever we want. It is the best!!!

Sporting off her bikini at Jolee's B-day party.

She is allllll tuckered out - can you tell.

ON the combine with Papaw...she loves going anywhere....and those two surely have some fun.

Enjoying some of Papaw's sweet corn....yummy!!!!

John finished the outdoor kitchen this summer...doesn't it look awesome.

Beth and Kyler went to the Miles Cotton Festival Parade...it was a fun time...Kyler got all the candy and just shared with Beth - he is a sweetie.

I started my new job at Ballinger...and being the Student Council sponsor has a perk...i get to purchase the crown...and so Beth got to play with it that night before homecoming...isn't she a cute little princess in her little Texas Tech cheerleading outfit.

And John bought her this tractor at the Wall Fall Festival.....she loves it.

October 24 - Mark and Ashley had their little girl Avery Nicole....and so now Beth has a little girl cousin...and she is precious!!!

Dad and Beth decided to make cookies one night...and yes - she is licking the beater with cookie dough that has raw eggs in it....we are "CRAZY" parents - aren't we?

More cookie fun....we are making halloween cookies with Ome Sonnenberg....so much fun.

I think she really, really likes cooking....she even rolls out her playdough now to make cookies.

And yes - we made a mess....but can you tell from that smile that it was totally worth it. It was awesome....we will do it again - no matter the mess it makes.

And announcing we are going to have another baby...due date...May 7th 2011 - pretty excited...

Here is Beth at Aunt Diane's house...having a great time...playing around - it was her cousin Sydney's b-day....and they had a blast...only problem...Beth needs to be in a Jimmie Johnson car...not Jeff Gordon.

Here she is with Sydney...they really had a great time.

Here is Beth's Halloween outfit...this is her "mean witch" face.

Then we took in a Texas Tech game and hung out with Matt, Tammy, and Tate...who are also due the same time as me....how fun it is to have friends sharing in the joy.

Here is john holding Beth and Tate....those girls are going to be great big sisters....as least me and Tammy hope so.

Making stuffing for Thanksgiving with Ome Sonnenberg

Beth with Opa Sonnenberg shelling and eating pecans.

And yes - i let her lick the beater after making divinity....we had some fun.

Beth with "little Jill" and Cousin Avery at the Kellermeier Thanksgiving.

Beth with little Jill....she LOVES her. And little Jill is so patient and awesome with her.

ON that Friday...we went to our first movie with Kyler - is this consider a first date? They shared popcorn, drinks and watched tangled....to my knowledge they only exchanged a hug...no kisses on a first date.

And yes - she is trying to help decorate the christmas tree...balls before lights doesn't work...so i just removed them after she went to bed so i could put the lights on and she could help put balls back on later.

She dumped all the ornaments in her trailer and told me she was making popcorn...too funny.

Beth is putting the angel on the tree.

And John made Kyler and Beth some smores in our fireplace - they loved it.

more fun on the tractor.....with smores of course.

Christi is tiny and yes...driving the kid tractor with kyler and beth enjoying the ride.

And how does christi fit into this stroller....crazy!!!!

Here is Beth with my brother Stacy and his wife Brenda.

This is Beth's cousin Landon...my brother Scott's little boy...they are also due with their second child the same week as me...we are both having boys this round....They are naming their next son Cooper. John and i will be naming our little boy Cole.

A little tired

This is my mom and dad (Ome and Opa Sonnenberg) with Beth and her cousin Johnathan...this is my brother Clifton's son - he is married Kerri. She is the best!!!!

Beth with uncle Clif...Christmas was good to her.

Beth with her cousin Johnathan...she loves going to his house...and he is such a great kid and always plays so good with her....we are so blessed to have such an awesome nephew.

Beth and Little Jill having some fun laying under the coffee table at Jill's house for christmas...again - Beth can't get enough of jill...she just LOVES her.

Daddy and Beth are leaving milk and cookies for santa.

John insisted we set up her "big girl" bed from santa in the living room so that morning she would be shocked at what Santa brought her...kinda of a pain b/c then he had to take it all apart again and move it into her room - and she was more impressed with the fact that Santa had actually ate the milk and cookies than she was with the bed.

Yep - Santa came and ate them...yummy!!! Beth's face that morning was priceless...she skipped right over the fact that santa had assembled her big girl bed in the living room - and was more amazed that he ate the cookies...it was the coolest thing every - being a mom is awesome!!!!

And yes - we love the drums - A LOT

This is her "big" girl room with her new furniture.

Here is beth with Aunt Ashley and Uncle Mark

And these tools might be her favorite Christmas gift.

Thanks to her Aunt Ashley's awesome taste.

No - you aren't seeing things....john's mom bought this - and it is in her living room...and yes - works with money....i guess she bought it from an old mall display or something...but Beth is still too scared to ride it - with it moving.

Yummy - cheese dip with Papaw.

I don't know if all kids like water and baths as much as Beth...but she literally sinks down every night and enjoys herself completely.

Yes - she looks good in a hat

Here she is with several friends at our after Christmas "re-gift" party...it was too much fun.

From Left to right: Kyler, Beth, Sawyer, Jessa, and Jolee

here she is playing with Luke at our house...they had a good time.

Here she is playing with Luke

and how cute she is in her valentine dress...although it is only january in this picture.

Time to try and make that snow angel...but not so lucky...to much ice...not enough snow.

Here she is loving on out little weinie dog...Holly - but she has been sick lately...and vets are PRICY!!

Garden Time

2010-04-13T08:20:00.001-07:00

Beth and Luke had a great time playing on the glider on the sky fort.Aunt Christi took Beth around at Palmer's to the petting zoo and pony rides...boy was it fun.

Yep - Aunt Christi is a hit with Kyler and Beth.

Beth LOVES to ride in the tractor with daddy...who says you have to have a boy.

THE SKY FORT IS FINISHED!!!!

And i planted a garden this year...probably just to feed the deer...

but maybe i will make some food.

Easter Time

2010-04-09T13:45:00.000-07:00

Beth is looking out the "sky fort"

Yep - John finally finished it!!!

Kyler and Beth - having some fun.

CUTIE PO-TOOT-IE

Mommy and Me

Easter Egg Time

Easter egg hunt at Ballinger Country Club

Easter Egg hunt at home!!!

Easter Egg hunt at church

Easter Bunny visited Nana Sally's house - the easter bunny must be getting stronger

these days b/c i never got eggs that big when i was a kid - HE! HE!

Please daddy - can i keep the kitten!!!!

Easter Egg hunt at Nana Sally's with little Jill

Swinging on the skyfort with Luke

Oh my - Christmas & Vacation & New House & Snow!!!

2010-02-26T11:01:00.000-08:00

Open up Uncle MarkUncle Stacey always draws with Beth

Daddy kills a BUCK

Nannie & Pa & Beth at Christmas #1

Cheeeeeese

I love gifts!!

The broom and baseball bat are a hit!!!! Good job Santa!

Don't hit the tree!

Beth finally knows how to open gifts now.

And yes - a pink football!

Aunt Ashley made her a bench - too awesome!!!

Opening gifts at Nanna and Papaw's

Here Great-Grandpa

PaPaw, cousin Chad, and Nanna

Cousin Jill & Beth - they have so much fun!

John and i went on a Carribean cruise

This is Grand Cayman where we swam with the dolphins.

This is the jungle in Jamica.

Yes - we ziplined!

Yes - we lived!!!

This is the den/gameroom.

We moved in on the 6th of February...here is the master bedroom.

Here is the master bath.

Guest bath

Kitchen

Dining room

My "bean" drawers that John hates - but i love!!!

Great room

Beth's bath

Den/playroom.

Beth's room

Guest room for now...

Storage unit in Beth's bath

Laundry room

Whew......finally moved in and we love it - come visit us sometime.

Then it snowed this week ... and a little cottontail decided it was warmer on our porch

than anywhere else...he stayed there all day.

Beautiful view off the back porch.

Beth is playing with her kitchen Oma got her.

Front view of our house while it was snowing like crazy!!!!

Beth loved the snow and being outside...the cold didn't bother her one bit.

One more picture of the front of the house covered in snow...i love it.

And beth is just trying to keep up with me.

And of course...she has to climb the fence - no matter what.

She is a toot - and i love her.

Lipstick & Snow before Christmas

2009-12-11T06:22:00.000-08:00

You have never seen a kid LOVE to ride in a stroller like Beth does. She just points to it until Oma or I will give her a ride in the house. She could be pushed around for hours. Her she is holding her baby. This just shows you how much fun she is really having in that thing...i think it is the craziest thing ever that she wants to be IN the stroller - most kids scream to get OUT of one - right?!?!

And thanks to Nana Sally - Beth knows what lipstick is - and LOVES it. I was stupid and left my makeup bag unzipped in the middle draw of the bathroom. I was watching TV with Oma and thought "gee - it is awful quite - wonder what Beth is doing?"....and there she was - in the bathroom...with my lipstick (the only one i have that comes with the free sample from clinque b/c everyone knows i am not a big fan of makeup) - she couldn't figure out how to twist it up - b/c when i found her - she had her finger down in the tube and then TRYING to put it on her lips. She missed - but it made my day to see her.

And yes - it actually snowed this year - and thanks to Uncle Stacey - he took pictures of Beth in the snow - b/c Lord knows it may be 5 years before we see snow again. Here - OMA and OPA are taking her outside...and yes - that is our Christmas tree - we just didn't get it moved inside b/c mine and john's furniture was in the way - we have since rearranged things so the Christmas tree fits INSIDE the house. But it made for some great pictures.

OMA said she really checked out the snow - she is quite the examiner.

She is tooooooo cute.

And yes - that is a lightweight Texas Tech jacket...but don't call CPS yet - i did make it to town after this incident to purchase a heavy coat for this cold winter.

House & Baby & White Trash

2009-11-23T10:11:00.000-08:00

Here is our little girl...these PJs are just too cute...i wish we could spray her with something and she could stay this size forever!!!! I LOVE HER. This is her Halloween outfit...so yes - it has been quite a while since i uploaded pics....she had a great time going with daddy.

And in the Halloween spirit...myself and a few other teachers dressed up and did a dance to "thriller" in our pep rally - it was a lot of fun and the kids LOVED it....we are on you tube if you search it correctly - you can see the performance.

Here is our fireplace...is it looking so good....i can't wait.

Here is Beth pushing around her baby in the stroller...she LOVES to push that thing...she only loves riding in a stroller more.

Isn't she a beautiful little lady - even with chocolate on her face.

More pictures of our fireplace...i am just a little proud...can you tell?

Here is the Kid's Bath

Here is the guest Bath....notice the screws that my builder is using for spacers...but hey - he is cheap - and this is good for us.

Here is a picture of our bathtub.

Our garage doors came in!!!

Some of my cabinets came in...this Storage unit goes in the kids bathroom for their hamper...and the linens and such.

Here is a partial picture of our shower tile design in our master.

And Beth is awesome at riding rocking tractors and horses...she is having fun at Nanna's.

And we had a "white trash" party to go to ... so we went all out for the occasion.

Steph and I had a tad too much fun with the makeup...can you tell?

And Christi had a tad too much fun going all out with the furniture and stuff in the front yard...yes in town...in Santa Rita...and yes - people were driving by very slowly....i can only imagine what they were thinking....we had an awesome time...can't wait to find out what next year's theme will be?

And here is the birthday girl herself...how about that for a trashy outfit...way to go Christi.

And the infamous 5 girl picture....what a time.

More house and fun

2009-10-20T13:37:00.001-07:00

WOOHOO!!!! More rock is giong up everyday...this is the back side of the house. Here is the front of the house...you can see the garage in the back corner...no rock on the front yet...but they are working on that this week...woohoo!!!!

I am standing in our living room...taking a picture of our kitchen....This is the eating bar - they finally finished rocking it...the sheetrockers finished in a week (mud, floating and texturing)...it was crazy...so i guess Brian (our builder) will clean up the floors this week...and stain them in the next week or two...and then the painter will start priming...and painting while we wait on cabinets...it is always the cabinets that slow it down - at least that is what they say.

Beth LOVES to hold cups...and poor out the contents...so the lids don't last too long...just don't share with her unless you are prepared to lose your drink for good.

And apparently....she loves to eat and WEAR butter & jelly toast. My mom eats it for a snack all the time...and Beth got a taste...and ended up like this. Bath time was much needed.

All of us girls hanging out at the boys and girls club fundraiser...we had a blast...too bad Haleigh missed out. Haven't had that good of a time in forever!!!

Jamie and Christi having some fun.

Steph and Me...also cracking up.

This is the HUGE caterpillar i purchased at the silent auction that evening...it was too cute...and it was a fund raiser...so why not. Beth loves it...but i think we will put it away for Christmas.

Just too cute...i love my little girl.

Texas Tech cheerleader & a rock house

2009-10-07T13:56:00.000-07:00

Here is her cute little Texas Tech bloomers...she was wearing her cheerleading suit - ready for the TEXAS vs TT party at the Battles house.

She is just sporting her little suit so well.

Here she is with Jessa - Jason and Jill's middle daughter.

Here she is with Jolee - Jason and Jill's youngest.

She is playing with Jolee's toys...i figure this picture would make nannie proud. She LOVES to push that stroller...Santa may have to bring her one for Christmas....along with a slide.

She is enjoying the rocking tractor that Papaw bought at the festival last year.

And she loves to go riding...so i think she thinks that she can ride the lawnmower....pretty funny if you ask me.

So house pictures...here is the beginning of the rock. This is the north side of the house...so you are looking at the kids bedroom windows. We LOVE the rock...i think it is the perfect colors...we paid a little extra for the rectangular rock instead of flagstone - but we like the cleaner look.

Went to a wedding party in Wall - and Beth hit the playground and LOVED it. Might have to take her to park every once and while. Poor little deprived girl - he! he!

Her and Daddy playing on the playground...we couldn't get her away from the slide...she LOVED it.

All that playing wore her out - and Kymbree (Robin and Chad's little girl)...so we put them down in the pack and play so we could stay longer and enjoy the dance. It is crazy how they can sleep thru all that noise.

After an hour of being asleep...it appears as though Beth is a cuddler and Kymbree doesn't seem to mind. We are so lucky to have such great friends with kids the same ages...makes it fun to watch them grow up together.

Ready for church in her new outfit...she is precious.

This is a picture of the rock on the garage wall on our patio...i just can't get over how talented those guys are that lay rock...it is amazing.

And our big ole fireplace is finally in....we will painting those red bricks...and i can't wait till it is rocked in - i think it will look fabulous...and most of all - it is acutally big enough to burn logs. Woohoo!!!!

More House Pictures

2009-09-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

Here is the front door...it will be stained a deep walnut. Here is the first pile of rock that will be put on the house...mostly white with some brown and gray mixed in. It will cover the whole house.

This is our view from our Master Bedroom porch...we are looking toward the South.

So pretend you were standing on the porch you see here and you would get the view above. This is the South side of our house....you see the garages and the bedroom door, window, and master bath window.This is the view from the front porch, you are looking East...you can see the half circle drive (yes it is caliche).

This is the front of the house...so pretend you are on this porch and you would get the view above.This is the view to the West...I LOVE the windmill ...i just think it is such a beautiful scene. SO if you ever come join us on our back porch...you will get to enjoy the same view..

Here is the back porch...this is the WEST of the house. Standing there you can see the view above.Here is the Northwest corner view of the house - i think it gives the best view of our back porch. I am thinking we might not need the backhoe in the landscaping...HE! HE!

Here is Beth with Nana Sally. We went to Chad's 8th grade football game at wall - some sweet little girl gave Beth the pom poms and she LOVED them.

Here is Beth with Little Jill - Beth took her purse and acted little a little princess. Little Jill is sooooo good with her.

Here is the terrific twosome again....Little Jill just keeps getting more and more beautiful. She will be a heartbreaker - no doubt.

Beth showing off the purse from little Jill, it was like she knew exactly what to do with it.... a little scary for me (the tomboy)...but hey - whatever. She sure looked cute. She might turn out like her Aunt Tessa and LOVE purses.

We celebrated Pa's (Beth's great-grandpas) birthday - and Aunt Diane took us all for a carriage ride....it was really cool. How neat is this?

The horse and buggy thing is the coolest. We got to ride with Abi and Aaron and Sydney and Lindsey - but this a quick pick before everyone got on board. I am so glad Beth gets to experience such neat things.

House Pics

2009-09-04T13:35:00.001-07:00

Oh my - mommy and daddy's house looks BIG

This is the west view (back of the house). I am looking towards the east.This is the south side of the house (i am facing north)

This is the front view of the house (the east)...i am facing west....whew that sun is gonna be hot on the back porch.

This is the view as you drive up towards the house...i am on the road to the northwest of the house looking southeast. So you are looking at the kids room, back porch, and part of the garage in the back.

Its been a long, long time...

2009-08-14T13:09:00.001-07:00

It has been a long time since my last blog...which was right after Beth's 1st birthday (June 12)...so a lot has been going on. We sold our house in San Angelo and moved in with my mom and dad in Paint Rock...no we are not in financial woes...we are happy to say John's parents gave us a few acres so we can build our own home....woohoo!!! So pray for my mom and dad...and us...b/c even though there is lots of love in that house....it hard to go back home if you know what i mean.....

with all that said...this is the picture of our land....my truck is in the future garage...and they started on the pad on June 29th. We spent July 4th in Rowena at the cookoff - it was fun...but who's idea was it to build a fire on the hottest day of the year?!?!? So we took off after the BBQ results were in and headed to Nanna Sally's house.

Beth got in her little speed boat as soon as we got there to cool off...she loves that thing.

Here she is hanging out on papaw's lap.

She convinced Papaw to sit with her in the hot tub...and he taught her how to spray mommie with the fountain...you can tell they were both having fun.

And yes...nanna Sally joined Beth and Papaw in the hottub.....they had a good time. How lucky we are to have young grandparents for Beth.

This is just a cute little dress my friend Ashely bought her...i think she is sucking up in case Beth is tall...she wants her to play volleyball.

Daddy & Daughter picture...toooooo cute. I am so lucky to have them in my life....and yes the background of most pictures are different b/c remember...we are living in Paint Rock with my mom and dad....they say patience is a virture...where do you buy that at?!?!? HE! HE!

She decided to try on the pirate hat at the annual gin supper...i just think she would look cute in anything.

Showing off her figure in a swimsuit...and holding on tight to the coolest chair ever at nanna sally's house.

BACK to the house building.....we have a pad...and some plumbing if you look closely...my truck is the "garage" and i am taking the picture...looking WEST....our garage will open to the South...if that helps anyone with directions.....but then...what a wierd July...it started to rain...no complaints from us kids that grew up on the farm...but it did slow down the house stuff.

Kyler came over to go swimming with Beth at nanna Sallys......and they ended up playing on the four wheeler she has for them...isn't this the cutest picture.

Just a cute outfit to look at.

BACK to the house...we have forms and trenches...seemed like concrete would be coming soon...but more rain (which is good) but slower at getting stuff done...and for those who kinda know....as my friend Belmont says...we are moving to the "Kellermeier Compound"...b/c we are building only 3 tenths of a mile from Ralph and Sally...so look at the picture...i am facing the Northwest and you can see their barn and house if you look carefully. We are excited...how lucky Beth will be to be able to ride her bike to Nanna's and go swimming and everything else.

Beth loves to play in the dog food and dog water...go figure.

And Beth can pretty much only say one word at 13 months...that is "ball"...and a really funny thing....you don't realize how many things look like a ball (watermelons, cantelopes, onions, honeydew, etc.) until she throws a fit b/c she wants to play with the "ball".

As any good farm kid in west texas - play in the mud when you can b/c it doesn't happen often...she had such a good time in the caliche...me and Opa had to clean her up in the utility room before we could take her inside.

We went to a baseball game with Robin, Chad, Bryson, and Kymbree and a few of their friends...we had a great time.

Beth got a free baseball glove that night (all kids did)...and apparently we ended up on TV b/c of it.

And for those that think Beth is PERFECT...proof she can cry with the best of them.

Kymbree and Beth are reading...how advanced.

Beth loved playing on the tractor they had on display at the Colts Stadium.

And yes...she is a climber...she wants back on the tractor with or without my help.

Quick family picture.

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE dress...don't you think.

She loves riding on the rhino every evening with Opa and daddy to feed the deer.

LOOK at this hair...the curls are crazy.

FIRST knot on the head...it is a big one...can you see it...took about 10 days to go away...i am sure people thought we beat her. But she did learn to catch herself with her hands so she doesn't bonk her head anymore.

We have sand....now we are closer to concrete...right?!?!?

She LOVES shoes...must be inherited from Nannie and Mamma....she got these on herself...and by luck on the right feet...so i had to take a picture so that she looks like a genius.

She loves to ride in this wagon...so much fun.

Cute little Texas Tech swimsuit.

WE GOT CONCRETE.....we put Beth's footprints in it and dated it...we are so excited.

Another cute picture of her.

We have walls...this is the South part of the house where our bedroom and bath is...i am taking the picture facing North...the garage will be to the left in this picture.

This the North part of the house which has the kids bedrooms and bathroom...i took this facing west...so to the far left (which you can't see) would be where our bed and bath are. More pictures to come as it goes fast at this stage.

and one more of our cute girl in her little chair Oma bought her by her swimming pool.

I started back to work...so the next posts should be more regular and not so long...hope you all enjoyed the pictures...and give me a shout when you get a chance.

1st Steps & 1st Birthday

2009-06-21T12:40:00.000-07:00

John and I have been holding her fingers FOREVER it seems like - we are now making her "walk" from one of us to the other...most of the time she just sits down - starts crying and then crawls to us...but every once in a while she will take five or six steps to get to us...i hope it won't be long before she is truly walking. Doesn't she look determined in this picture? Her other "new" thing that is just toooooo funny....is her "OSTRICH" stance. She will put her head down and look between her legs at you and start giggling away...it is sooooo funny.

And yes - she turned one on June 12th...so we held a "small" party for her on Sunday the 14th...but it turned out to be a BIG party...but the more the merrier...we had a good time...all the sonnenberg's and kellermeier's showed up along with more family members and LOTS of friends...we are so blessed to have so many people care enough to make it part of their day. Thanks to all for coming...hope you enjoyed the hotdogs, cake and ice cream...as you can see below...I am not as good of a mom as my mom....my mom would have made the cake herself and decorated it perfectly...but i was a little scared to try that on Beth's 1st b-day....so i let Sam's make the cake, John make the hotdogs...and i did manage to make some homemade ice cream (thanks to Tessa's recipe) and i think it was a hit. Hope we have an even better second year with Beth and hope everyone can come to the next birthday party too.

Here is Kymbree and Bryson Hirt, Beth, and Kyler. Perfect children - all behaving...we hope we can always be this lucky.

Here is the terrific twosome...it is going to be so fun watching them grow up through the years. We are so lucky to have such great friends with awesome kids.

Here she is going to blow out her first candle.

Here we are - one small happy family.

Here is the Sonnenberg's...for those who don't know...i will try to name and identify each from left to right. Clifton (my brother), Kerri (his wife), Stacey(my brother), Brenda (his wife), Johnathan (Clifton & Kerri's son), Theresa (my mom), Me, Beth, John, Dalton (my dad), Landon (Angie and Scott's son - he is 3 months old), Angie (Scott's wife), and Scott (my brother)....whew!!! That is a mouth full.

Here is Oma and Opa Sonnenberg with Landon and Beth...we have to get Johnathan in the next picture...we only got babies in this one...silly me!!!

Here is the infamous 5 generation picture we take at each gathering....for those that don't know...i will list them off - Sally (john's mom), John, Beth, Mam ma(Sally's grandma), and Nannie(Sally's mom). It is amazing to have a 5 generation picture...and for those that don't know these wonderful women...you are missing out. Mam ma is 90 and drives the other "old ladies" around at the retirement center...and Nannie is so young she and Pa have kept Beth all year long while i was working. And Sally is the best mother-in-law a girl could want..so all in all - we live a BLESSED life.

Here are the "gregg's"....Sally and Ralph (john's parents), Beth, John, Mam ma, Nannie, and Pa. We are missing Diane (sally's sister), her husband Chuck, and their kids and grandkids. Diane and Chuck came with Abi and Aaron...but i don't have a good picture i could find...but i am sure Nannie will have some for me to put in Beth's photo album.

And the Kellermeier's...here we go: Ralph, Sally, Gertrude & Edward (Ralph's parents), Beth, Me, John, Ashley (Mark's wife), and Mark (John's brother)...the only one's missing are Uncle Glenn (Ralph's brother), his wife Brenda, and their kids Chad and Jill. Chad is on a select baseball team and had a tournment out of town...he is the all-around kid. Athletic, smart, handsome, well-mannered...watch out girls...he will be a catch. And Little Jill is his cheerleading sister.

Here are Haleigh and I with Beth and Kyler...I am so glad we are going thru this first round of children together...makes me think i am somewhat sane. HE!HE!

Beth had so many toys (one being the kiddie pool she and all the other gifts are in)...we will have to rotate toys for the next 3 years b/c she recieved so many. Thanks again to everyone for all the great gifts and outfits.

And of course....Robin and i with Kymbree and Beth.....also blessed to have her in my life...she has some great advice...and is a blast to hang out with.

Here is Beth with some of her toys...she loves balls...so she didn't let go of these for quite some time.

And i had to add this photo...Beth makes the funniest faces...and it is hard to get them on camera...so hopefully i will be able to catch more of these looks and post them...stay tuned....this summer should be interesting. We are actually packing up the house in San Angelo this week and moving in with my parents for the next 6 to 9 months. We sold our house here - and are building one over by Ralph & Sally. Again - we live a very blessed life and are thankful for everything that God has given us...starting with GREAT FAMILY.

11 Months & Memorial Day @ the Cain's

2009-05-25T19:12:00.001-07:00

11 Months old...she sure is growing fast and learning so much. She FINALLY learned to crawl just a week or two shy of her 11 month b-day. She now wants to "walk" everywhere...but has to have "fingers" to do it. I am sure she will learn to let go soon and be cruising around this summer. She is drinking cow's milk now...that is even easier than formula...and loves all table foods. Mashed potatoes and cheetos seem to be the new favorites...she takes after mommie afterall. Beth loves to play Peek-a-boo...and i just thought these two pictures were toooo cute not to include.

Memorial Day came - and we went to Chris and Steph's for a little boating. So I put Beth in her 1st bikini and lotioned her up...everyone got ready to go on the boat...then her and Kyler decided to take a nap. I stayed with the kids while everyone went out to boat....after a few hours...the boating crew came back for me and the kids and they got their first boat ride.

Just too cute...be prepared for lots of pictures of her in her swimsuit.

Beth with Stephanie...these two have so much fun

....and we just hope this is not a preview of a "pole dancing" career - he! he!

Beth and daddy relaxing on the boat.

Here is Kyler - also having a good time boating. Those blue eyes are going to be heart breaking.

John and Beth got in the lake after a little bit...and Beth LOVES the waterbug...she must get that from Daddy - b/c we all know mommy is not a waterbug. But i am so glad she enjoyed it...should make for fun swimming lessons...and fun times at the pool this summer.

Our wonderful hosts for the afternoon...they are so gracious to take us all boating - it was fun!!! We hope to do it some more during the summer.

Here she comes....Miss America....in the swimsuit competition.

Coming back from the boat ride...she didn't want to leave the boat.

Kyler and Beth, sitting in the yard, K-I-S-S-I-N-G....well, not yet...we tried to get Kyler to give her sugar...but it was not going to happen...but they still had a good time - i think?!?!

The happy Kellermeier Family...i can't believe how much things can change in a year. I hope it keeps getting better and better...although i can't imagine being happier than i am right now. It truly is a joy to be our own little family. (never thought i would say that)

The Oneal's and the Kellermeier's - no doubt we will have many more pics like this in the years to come...it will be so fun to watch them grow up together.

And one more picture of Stephanie with Beth...i think Beth will want to hang out with "the girls" all the time when she gets older...she doesn't have choice now. HE! HE!

Kentucky Derby & Mother's Day Fun

2009-05-12T14:08:00.001-07:00

Here are the ladies (Me, Molly, Jamie, Christi, Glenna, and Haleigh) at the Kentucky Derby party...BEST party ever. LOVED IT!!! I even like Mint Juleps...way to go Jamie and Chase for making it such a fun event...we only hope the tradition continues and we get to come again next year.
Beth finally got her first official hair cut. Angie Serrano is amazing...i was lucky enough to go to high school with her - and now she does our hair - she also teaches the college cosmetology classes...we are fortunte to have her.

Here is Beth at Oma Sonnenberg's on Mother's day...boy do we love going out there. Oma pulled out an old horsie that i "rode" when i was little....it was a hit.

More pics on the "buckin' horse"

Beth didn't want to leave it behind...but wanted Oma to walk her around everywhere....she doesn't understand she can't have everything at once yet...sounds like me.

And had to try out the John Deere toy Aunt Ashley and Uncle Mark got her for Christmas...also a hit.

And then off to Nanna Kellermeier's house for Mother's Day evening...she put up a little swing...which Beth LOVED!!!! Too much fun....i have to say - Beth got more on "mother's day" than anyone else. By why wouldn't she - she is too easy to spoil. HE!HE!

Look at those 4 teeth...that is right - 4. Crazy...and we are crawling....it is official...just a week shy of her 11 month b-day and she was crawling...slowly - but still - movement is good. I just wonder how long it will be before she figures out walking. I am going to enjoy every minute of her while i can...she is growing toooo quick.

Petting zoo cutie

2009-04-23T06:31:00.000-07:00

We went out to the petting zoo on saturday at Palmer's.....Haleigh helped beth hold the bunny.Christi also went in the pen to show Beth the cute little animals...although some of the other kids thought Beth must have been an animal b/c they all wanted to "pet" her. HE! HE!Beth and Oma Sonnenberg sure do have a good time together. She had on the cutest little outfit...just had to show it off.

And once we take the ponytail holders out of her hair before bathtime...it all seems to stay. It is soooooo funny. And she has a tooth!!!! Look closely at the bottom gum....you will see one.

And even though i said it before....she LOVES propping her feet up on things...she takes after mommy.

10 months exactly on Easter

2009-04-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

Here is the happy family at Easter.Here is Beth and Kyler after us girls finished walking at the KOA Can you believe Steph can fit in Kyler's stroller....i can. Thank goodness for steph, jamie, and christi helping us push the strollers....Haleigh and i get "winded" pretty quick.

This is after a long day of Easter...i just took her hair out of pigtails...and have to say....too funny!!!! She is such a happy baby. And she sticks her tounge out all the time...kinda like her momma...seems to help me think...maybe it does the same for her...he! he!

Beth is here with "little Jill"....they had so much fun together...i hope i get to watch Jill a little over the summer.

Beth is miss flexible....don't know where she gets that from...but she does have her feet up on everything...even in the stroller...she kicks her feet up and sits back to relax...also funny!!!

Beth with her "auntie D"....She just loves Diane...and we do too.

Momma became the crazy paparazzi...i took picture after picture of her in her Easter dress. I just loved it....and Ashely brought "lucy" the rabbit it so we could stage a cute Easter photo. So the photos below are all just pictures of her. I won't comment on each one.

Beth with Great Grandma and Grandpa Kellermeier....can we say SPOILED....

More posing...but on the front lawn at Oma and Opa Sonnenberg's.

She is having a BLAST playing "catch" with Oma Sonnenberg...she laughed for 30 minutes...it was so cute. And yes - the dress is a little too fluffy for the exersaucer...but she didn't seem to mind.

Easter eggs filled with gerber puffs - isn't my mom the coolest...i would have never thought to fill the eggs with anything...but Oma Sonnenberg was made to be the ultimate mom/grandma...Beth loved it....oh - and the puppy in the picture is Opa Sonnenberg's newest weinie dog - "Maggie Mae".

Another CUTE picture of her and Opa's puppy.

She loved Easter eggs...next year should be interesting.

Beth and Oma Sonnenberg - going thru her Easter "loot".

More paparazzi pictures courtesy of yours truly - the craziest mom out there - AKA - Jill.

Maggie Mae....trying to steal kisses from Beth.

puppy in the basket...Beth is curious.

Opa Sonnenberg's little girl...i am no longer his number one - but Beth is for sure.

Aunt Ashley and Uncle Mark seem to love little Miss Beth quite a bit too.

Couldn't pass up taking a picture of her sitting in the pew at church...we snuck back in after mass...and she posed so cute.

Had to take the picture quick...she took the shade off real quick...but i thought her and Nanna Kellermeier looked too awesome together.

Here is Beth with Nanna and Papaw Kellermeier...he went and get her an egg for her first Easter egg hunt.

Beth is here with Steel....he is only 12 days younger....they didn't play too much at Emily's baby shower...but Beth sure watched him crawl around...maybe she learned something....although Nannie and Pa swear she actually got up on all fours yesterday and rocked....only a day after her 10 month b-day...so maybe she will learn to crawl before she is one afterall...all i know - it sure is nice right now....i don't have to go looking for her...or wonder what she is getting into.

Emily, Cora, and Tessa - the three amigas....Emily is due at the end of May...they are going to name their little baby boy Witten....i just love it.

Beth in her little outfit daddy bought her...and the sandals Oma Sonnenberg got her...she didn't mind them too much...but would rather be barefoot.

She is rolling everywhere...and loves to put her feet up on things as much as she can.

She is just playing outside on the sidewalk while John and i try to fix the sprinkler system...hopefully that will also help our house sell.

A super cute outfit that i just had to take a picture of.

9 months - woohoo!!!

2009-03-24T08:32:00.000-07:00

Here is our little Beth....9 months and hamming it up to anyone who will pay attention...she is really growing fast.And she sure is getting long....we had our 9 month appointment...everything is good (90% head size, 86% height, 72% weight, can we say a little sasquatch)- she is rolling over like crazy - finally...and the two bottom teeth are finally sprouting (the drool and runny nose is not fun)...and crawling is still not her thing...she just likes to sit and play...if it is out of reach...oh well. But man can she scoot around like crazy in her walker - if anyone gets a chance...stop by and visit - it is so funny to watch. Here and Daddy are just sitting and relaxing on the couch...must be nice!!!! Here is her in the little driver walker - and the Jeff Gordon onsie that her Papaw Kellermeier bought her - had to put her in it one time...but soon i will be ordering her a real winner - Jimmie Johnson - gotta love Nascar.

Uncle Mark is practicing feeding Beth...hopefully it won't be long before he and Aunt Ashley give her a cousin to play with. Mark and Ashley are naturals....she loves them so much.

Beth with Kayla Book's baby goat....she LOVES animals....i can't wait till we get to move out to the country and have little animals for her to play with.

And the animal loving is not exclusive...she loves her puppy...and Holly loves her too....she always runs up to lick any milk off Beth's face...and then rolls over hoping Beth will "pet" her tummy. No doubt these two will be best friends for a long time.

Beth with pigtails...ready to "ride" the zebra....just too many things to play with and not enough time.

here she is with Daddy and one of the super cute outfits he bought her. If this continues...Daddy will spend so much on her "outfits" we will be broke before she enters kindergarten. HE!HE!

This is my FAVORITE picture of this posting. And yes - i am just like all the other moms...b/c i think she is the prettiest girl EVER!!!!!

And she is just playing and having the best time with John...I just love her smile. And she is finally getting some teeth poking thru...so maybe by the next posting...she will no longer have a "toothless" smile. Oh how they grow.

She is on top of the rocking horse...more stable and can hold on by herself...but we know at any minute she may let go and topple over...so notice daddy is always close by.

One more close up of her on the horse. Couldn't help it.

And here she is soaking up some loving on Opa Sonnenberg's lap. He loves her more than anything...how lucky our little girl is to be loved by so many.

8 months and valentines

2009-02-16T10:51:00.001-08:00

8 MONTHS - sure does go by fast...she is getting soooo big. Isn't this little outfit adorable...Steph got it for her...and i have to say....super cute - ti - po - toot - ie. And here is one of steph and chris's babies - HARLEY...she is too cute...and she was great with Beth.

Here is the crew on Valentine's day...we had some yummy steaks...and even better company. Steph, Beth, and Christi just hanging at the kitchen bar.

I think John was really enjoying a big dog for a change...might have to get one - once we move to the country.

Even Beth liked a big dog...she seems right at home on top of Harley...and Harley didn't seem to mind either. Great Danes must be the best dogs ever - except weinie dogs.

Beth and Daddy were having fun just before we put her down.

And of course she is PPTPTTPPTPTT...with her mouth and tounge...her typical tatic for avoiding sleep.

7 months and rolling

2009-02-12T06:09:00.000-08:00

Beth is posing for her 7 month picture...and yes - i know - she is 8 months old today and i am just now getting around to posting...but i have been busy...so i hope you enjoy the pictures.

Here is Beth and her 2nd cousin Sydney (she was born at the end of October) with their great-great grandma....we all call her Mam ma. She is awesome...and the girls had a good time staring at each other.Beth LOVES her walker...at first i was thinking we got her the wrong Christmas present b/c she couldn't move in at all - boy was i wrong. She can go EVERYWHERE in that thing. She loves to move it so she grab things off the coffee table...and well just about anything she can reach. And who needs toys...she love playing with napkins, magazines (both tear apart easily - not so much to clean up after her)...and straws...just have to watch that she doesn't poke her eye out with it.

Here she has manuvered her way next to the TV stand...and she seems to know the door to open to get her toys ...she is so much fun to watch. She gets to "running" real fast in it and then will lift up her feet and coast the rest of the way - it really is funny - wish you could all see it in person - come visit!!!

And yes- i put pigtails in her hair. I don't do it all the time b/c i can't always get her to sit still...and i can't always get them even...but i think they make her look super cute.

And of course...the "girlie girl" stuff is just starting...pigtails are just a small dab of what she is getting at Nannie's house....notice she is already in the jewelry drawer having a blast.

And she finally is rolling over BOTH directions...that is right 5 days shy of her 8 month and she can finally move pretty good. She has mastered sitting for a while...hence she loves playing on the gigantic dog at nannies.

Kyler was playing with Beth - he can walk along side her in the walker b/c he is holding on to it. I think those too had a fun time at Jamie and Chase's during superbowl. I know all the "grown-ups" had a good time.

And of course Christi was entertaining her little Beth while mommy was off snacking on the wonderful food.

And look at those booties....a man's mother-in-law that works with John made them for her. They are really neat...she is our little indian...or at least she can scream like it - HA! HA!

Beth and Jolee Battle were also just hanging out the other day - Jill and I were trying to teach them early on how to do laundry- yeah right. But maybe they will be playing basketball together in the future. I am sure these tall young girls will make quite the pair.

And as February came around - so did Tessa's 30th B-day. Cora and i went up and spent the day and night. We had a great time - as so did Tessa. And her boyfriend Grant is a catch! We all love him.

Just a tame few of the crowd at the party....once the Wii got busted out...me and Mason (her 4 year old nephew) had some crazy fun....i was sore the next morning...and sadly enough - he was beating at most every game...i blame this on my parents - we NEVER owned a video game...and contrary to popular belief - i was NOT born under a rock...just "sheltered".

Christmas 2008

2009-01-02T09:12:00.000-08:00

Welll - Beth's first Christmas came and went faster than we thought. I apologize in advance...the pictures are in backwards chronological order...and most you will have to turn you head sideways...sorry...but i do hope you enjoy seeing how her first christmas went.

Here - she and Kyler (haleigh and monty's boy who is 2 months older) are playing with her new toys...she doesn't mind sharing ... YET!!! Beth is on her very cool zebra that nana Sally bought her....it is the coolest toy b/c it has just about everything on in. Notice dad is close b/c she tends to get excited and fall off.

Beth and her Elmo live...she is not sure what to think of him....b/c she doesn't know how to make him work...but she giggles when john pushes the buttons and makes him dance.

Beth and Daddy are both tired after 4 long days of christmas.

Beth and Little Jill had a great time playing together.

Uncle Mark let Beth try on his hat before he had to leave...too cute.

Aunt Ashley sure is wonderful with Beth too...they played most of the evening.

Beth is opening up her stocking at Nana and PaPaw Kellermeier's -she must have been a VERY good girl...or at least her grandmas and grandpas thought so.

Nana Kellermeier and Beth are reading a book until we can open gifts.

She has on her I love John Deere shirt...it is the cutest oufit. Thanks to Brenda and Stacey.

Beth and Opa Sonnenberg taking their turn in the rocking chair.

Aunt Kerri and Beth look like they are planning something.

Uncle Clif and Beth just chill out on the couch after tough work opening all the gifts.

Cousin Johnathan helps Beth play on her tractor.

Johnathan is GREAT with Beth....he might be better than Clif. HE ! He!

Beth just bangin on some new toys.

". John and Johnathan helped Beth open her "loot.

Brenda and Stacey holding their little niece.

Daddy and Beth opening gifts on Christmas morning...that was the best moment this year.

Beth in her walker that Santa got her...she can get it to move...but doesn't realize she is doing it yet...i guess a few more months and she will be cruising in it.

And i have discovered that a wooden spoon is an EXCELLENT toy. Keeps her content for several minutes.

Christmas picture time

2008-12-20T15:20:00.001-08:00

Well - here is my attempt at some "professional looking" pictures. We got Beth dressed in her Christmas dress (yes - i know it is black and white - but the others just weren't as pretty)...then i grabbed some of the prettier gifts and stuck them all around her...oh yes - the glittery shatterproof ornament in her hand was a good distraction from the bows (at least for a while). I think they turned out good. I couldn't pick out the one i liked most - so i just up loaded all of them - ENJOY!!!

I think this is cute b/c it looks like she is pouting for more presents...too funny!

6 months & 1st Thanksgiving

2008-12-18T06:23:00.000-08:00

Well - here is Miss Beth surrounded by all kinds of presents at Nana Kellermeier's house. She really loved playing with all the gold shiny ribbon. She is sitting up really well....only topples over after a few minutes...only concern - she is too spoiled (or lazy) to roll over. Hopefully she will accomplish that milestone soon. Here she is with Robin after a day of partying for Bryson's 3rd birthday. We always love going over there - and Robin has been so helpful with advise throughout this first six months...i don' t know what i would do without her.

Beth had to catch a "cat nap" towards the end of Bryson's birthday party...just to much fun hanging out with Kymbree.

Jodi came in for Bryson's b-day party too....so Beth got to hang out with her "aunt jojo" all weekend. It sure was good to see her - i really do miss her. She is getting married this summer! Woohoo!!! Lucky guy.

Here is her 6 month picture. She sure can "ham it up" now. It is so much fun when she smiles and giggles back. She got 4 shots (one vaccine and the flu shot) and one oral vaccine at the doctor's office. Weight was 16lb14oz (67%), Height was 27.5 inches (95%) and head was (86%)...can't remember the circumference right now. Everything looks good - we get to start on meats...but no stage 3 foods b/c she has no teeth yet...nor does she roll over...but she does sit up unsupported.

Beth and Kymbree are just hanging out at Bryson's b-day party. I am hoping they will turn out to be as good of friends as her mom and I. That sure would be fun. These two girls were sure having fun touching (pulling) each others hair.

She can stand and "bear weight" on her legs really well. And she just looked too cute in this picture not to share. And no - i didn't turn the picture...b/c it does something in my camera and i end up losing the picture forever...so please just turn your head...and don't make fun of me :)

She loves laying on Daddy's tummy. Too bad she hates tummy time all the rest of the time...or she might learn to roll over. HE! HE!

Beth and Daddy under the mistletoe. Boy - does she LOVE grabbing the bell and playing with it.

And yes...she loves sparkly things. If she could - she would yank everything she could off the try and shove it in her mouth. Here - she is laughing so hard...you think she would explode.

This is Sally's christmas tree this year...i just thought it was an awesome idea...so wanted to share it with everyone.

She also LOVES the chair that Nana Kellermeier has for children...it is super cute.

And of course - Miss Nosey had to grab a hold of the christmas trees as Sally was putting them up. Looks like she is going to take after Mommy.

She had her first Thanksgiving. This is her cousin Chad...he is quite the athlete at Wall Jr. High. I think he and John are so much alike. It is so much fun watching him "grow up".

And here is Beth with her cousing "Little Jill"...i think these two girls will look a lot alike. Jill sure is cute...and LOVES to hold Beth.

And here is the 5 generation picture. John, Sally, Sally's mom (Nannie) and Sally's grandma (Mam ma). It is really neat that we have a 5 generation picture...we got one made at Sears too...and it turned out really good.

Fun in Pa Paw's cotton field

2008-11-20T06:25:00.000-08:00

Sally (Nanna) and I went out to Ralph's (Pa Paw's) cotton field yesterday before he started stripping it today....i think we got some really good pictures...she is really starting to giggle and laugh a lot...although I am not the best at capturing her smiles on camera. But i did get a few.

Here she is with Sally at the end of the picture session....the sun is setting and i think it is a great picture of the both of them.

I am going to crop this one - b/c i think it just might be the best one.

She looks like she is just relaxing...too funny!!!

Here she is with Oma Sonnenberg...she stayed the night so John and I could go to our friend Chrisit's b-day party.

Oma bought a chair just for her...and she loves it.

And of course she has Opa wrapped around her little finger.

Texas Tech Football Party

2008-11-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

Here is Beth riding the "tractor" that Nanna and Papaw Kellermeier bought. Looks like she might be taking after Grandpa. This is the shirt that Haleigh bought her at the roping fiesta...it is very appropriate...for those that can't make out what it says "Does this diaper make my butt look big?"...of course my response is - no sweetheart - you got your momma's behind - sorry about the genetics.

Here is Beth and Brody dressed for the Texas Tech game...she had a lot of fun playing with him...they even had a sleep over...kinda.

Here is Christi and Beth...just chilling while everyone is yelling in the room next door...about this time it looked like Texas might beat Texas Tech. Thank goodness Tech pulled out the win.

She is all tuckered out after cheering and playing with everyone...thank goodness for Stephanie...Beth really loves falling to sleep in her arms. We took Beth to hang out at Kymbree's on Halloween. I think the girls looks so cute in their Halloween onsies.

And it is confirmed...she is a sloppy eater like me....but at least she likes sweet potatoes, peaches, pears, prunes, rice cereal....you name - except peas...she is not a fan of peas.

4 months and going

2008-10-27T06:54:00.000-07:00

Well - we made it to Lubbock on October 11th for Texas Tech's homecoming....GO RAIDERS!!! Beth slept most of the way - the last 45 minutes - I hopped in the back and entertained her and gave her juice till we could get to the Meat Science Banquet. Then we headed off to Matt & Tammy's house - and i just realized i didn't get one picture of them...so next time - i hope they are ready to take some picutres with Beth. We tailgated with them...walked over to the meat science tailgate (this is Beth with Daddy and his friend Travis - we call him toothpick). She did great...then Tammy and I headed back to their house as rain clouds where coming in and Matt and John went on to watch Texas Tech beat Nebraska in overtime. Needless to say it was a great weekend to spend time with Matt & Tammy & John's old buddies and see the Red Raiders win! She had her four month appointment this week - October 15th...she was 54% for weight, 87% for height and 86% for head (she has a big noggin). And we got the okay to start feeding her rice cereal, fruits...and we are going to be working our way to veggies. Then at her six month appointment...we should get to add meats - yummy!!! Below you will see my first attempt at feeding her rice cereal...it didn't go so well - but now she is much better and definitely needs a bid when eating...she has it everywhere b/c she likes to stick her hands in her mouth as she is eating.Here is Beth with Nanna Kellermeier at the Wall Fall Festival...she is one lucky little girl - and spoiled b/c Nanna and Papaw bought a wooden Texas Tech rocking horse and a wooden tractor rocker for the grandkids to play on...and since she is the only one for now...she doesn't have to share...YET. (Beth is hoping Ashley and Mark will have a cousin for her to play with soon :)

Robin and Kymbree posed with Beth and I at the festival. We had a good time and it was great weather.

Here is her 4 month picture....a little late b/c i was too tired to get one of her when we got back from Lubbock...but she is in the cutest outfit that Aunt Ashley gave her.

She loves going for a walk at the park a couple of blocks from the house...and even though i have it for her to sit up and see...she REALLY likes to sit up...so she pushed her elbows back and managed to lean forward enough to kinda suck on the front of the stroller and be able to see everything...it was too cute - i had to take a picture.

Beth got her first heifer this weekend. John went to a sale in Christoval and came home with Coco.

We took Coco at to Nanna and Papaw Kellermeier's barn and Beth got to go inside and try out the Texas Tech rocking horse they bought at the festival last weekend.

And this blog would not be complete without a snapshot of her first halloween outfit. She is a little bumblebee and we took some pictures in Nanna Kellermeier's front yard...b/c she always has the coolest scenes for each season.

One more angle of our little Beth. This is right before she got a handful of hay and stuck it in her mouth...it appears that her and Coco might have something in common - he! he!

First Photo Session

2008-10-02T08:28:00.000-07:00

Here is Beth's first photo session with my cousin Laray. We are blessed to have such a talented family member to come take pictures of our beautiful little girl. Thanks again Laray - you are the best.

Beth would have eaten the dress if i would give her time - she explores everything she can with her mouth...it is too cute. But as Daddy says - she shouldn't be practicing lifting up her dress!! HE! HE!

Not from the photo session - but had to put the bonnet on at least one outfit...she really is cute.

Here she is with the two most wonderful women ever. Nannie is who keeps her while I go to work....and her mother Mam ma (Beth's great-great grandma) comes to visit as often as she can.

Here is Beth at her Great-Aunt Diane's house. We are now calling her Auntie D...and she gave Beth her first ponytail...with a little bow - it turned out cute.

Aunt D is also #1 in putting perm rollers in her hair. Can you believe a 3 month old can have hair long enough to get in those things. CRAZY!!!!

Beth and John - isn't he handsome....I truly married the best man ever!!!

One more picture of the most important people in my world. Nothing is more wonderful than a daddy's girl. She is right at home in his arms.

3 months and counting

2008-09-28T16:16:00.000-07:00

Well - it has been about a month again - so i have tons of pictures. We took this one Saturday. We decided to try out her Texas Tech cheerleading outfit this weekend before we head up to Lubbock in a couple of weeks.

Here Daddy and Beth are at our first Ballinger Bearcat football game. We left after the 3rd quarter b/c the cats were losing - Beth was so upset - she cried the whole way home. I think it will be a while before we travel somewhere after her bedtime.

Sitting with her cousing "little Jill" at Chad's football game. Chad is going to be quite the athlete and i think Beth is practicing screaming so that her and "little Jill" can cheer for Chad together. Can you see the resemblence...i can.

Great-Grandma Gertrude and Great-Grandpa Edward had to take their turns at holding Beth at Chad's game too - can you blame them?

Beth and Pa Paw Kellermeier are just hanging out talking to each other...she is getting to be such a big girl and she loves to sit up.

Beth and Kymbree Hirt are having some girl time...already holding hands...it won't be long before these two girls are hanging out like their mommies.

All dressed up for Jamie Davis and Chase Akin's wedding. Our number one babysitter - Stephanie Cain took care of her most of the night...Beth LOVES her aunt Steph.

Had to get one pose with the Bride - Jamie is goregous...and was sweet enough to take some time to visit with miss Beth and Steph.

All tuckered out after the wedding ceremony...Beth decided to catch a quick cat nap on Daddy before the dance and reception got going.

Here is our 3 month picture - wow - it is hard to believe she is that old already - time is flying and she is growing and changing so much. I know that all the advice from other moms is so true. I have to enjoy her while she is small - b/c it won't last long.

We got a Bumbo in today...and it is really cool b/c she can't sit without support - but this thing allows her to do just that...it is going to be a God send i am sure.

Beth is just hanging out and looks so cute in this onsie...i think it is my favorite. Her face is changing so much....and she is finally chunking up a little bit. I think she might have my eyebrows....and pretty sure my lungs b/c she sure can squeal now.

She is one HAPPY baby. After the colicy first eight weeks...she has become a true joy. She wakes up smiling and pretty much only gets fussy when it is time to take a nap or eat. I just love her smile. Nothing melts a heart faster.

Beth is just catchin a nap on Opa Sonnenberg. She really likes hanging out in his lap - and he adores her more than anything in the world. She is definitely Opa's #1 girl.

Here is Nannie holding Beth at Lindsey and BJ's baby shower. Nannie and Pa have been amazing. They are keeping her each day while i go to work and teach...and John and I will never be able to repay them for the blessing they are giving us. Beth LOVES going to Nannie and Pa's....she is being loved and spoiled daily and i couldn't be happier about it.

Finally - a picture of Beth and me. Mommies don't much picture time - b/c we are always holding the camera...but i had John take a picture of us girls all dressed up and headed to Lindsey's baby shower.

Busy, Busy, Busy - Growing, Growing, Growing

2008-08-30T06:31:00.000-07:00

Well - it has been more than a month - but i have been very busy - and she has been growing like a weed...so here are all the pictures. The first one is proof that we can actually get her to sleep in the swing....woohoo!!!!

Here she is in the cutest little sundress just laying out on the couch....kinda looks like a magazine photo - right? Or is that just a proud momma talking?

Her and Holly are just stretched out on the couch catching a baseball game that daddy is watching.

Can we say Daddy's Little Girl?

Here we are at Mark (John's brother) and Ashley's wedding rehearsal...finally a family picture. Hopefully we will have some professional ones taken soon when we can find some time.

Devilish grin....she might be like her momma. She started smiling real good around 8 weeks and it is so much fun when she smiles back at us. Makes the 2 0'clock feeding not seem so bad.

She is in her cute little wedding outfit - not to mention the john deere blanket background that my mom so graciously sewed for her... thank goodness for my mom - she becomes a bigger hero everyday. What would we do without our moms?

Here it is - our 2 month picture - boy is she ever changing?

For those that know - we painted our house a few weeks ago....the tan is the old color and the darker grey/brown is the new paint color. It looks awesome!!! Come visit us.

Here she is in her hunting outfit that Nanna Kellermeier got her - she is just propped up watching tv....she loves to sit up like a big girl....although it will be awhile before she can do this on her own...but for now - if she starts to cry - we jsut prop her up - and it works pretty good.

Here is a close up of her and she is just so adorable.

Her and Oma Sonnenberg enjoyed some time together.

And we took her to her first footballl game last night - go bobcats. We lost - but Julie Wheat (another math teacher i work with) sure enjoyed holding her. Who wouldn't?

One month old and counting...

2008-07-15T08:27:00.001-07:00

Here she is in here July 4th outfit...what a cutie pie!!! Only 3 weeks old and already partying.

We started the holiday at the Mathis household with Aunt Kerri and Uncle Clif.

Then we scooted on out to the Cain's new house. Stephanie is holding her tight and she did really well at the party...she didn't mind all the noise and got passed around like a little hot potatoe.

Beth's favorite spot is on daddy's chest...she loves to catch cat naps with him...so does he!!!

Here is her one month old picture (July 12th)...she sure is stretching out a lot...and she now weighs 9lbs - so i am excited to know that breastfeeding is working well - just hope i can keep it up once school starts back (i sure am going to hate going back to work).

TUMMY TIME with Patches. She sure seems strong...but i know it will be a while longer before she can hold her head up. John and I were both worried how the wiener dogs would take to her...but all has been well so far. They mainly just want to lick her all over (probably to get any left over breastmilk on her face - he! he!) Patches decided to lay next to her while she tried out tummy time for the first time...they both did really well.

Finally another update...

2008-07-02T12:02:00.001-07:00

Sorry i haven't updated the blog...but motherhood has really taken up sometime...and i am trying to steal naps anytime my little angel will let me. We had her two week appointment on June 26th and she weighed 8lbs....Dr. Wagnon says that is great - meaning my breastmilk is satisfying her...and she is growing...so all is good...we go back for her two month appointment August 14th...where she will get her vaccines - OUCH!!! Her umbilical cord finally came off after her two week appointment...so we gave her the first "real" bath.

Tessa came to see Beth the next weekend after she was born...it was great to get to visit her...and i can i just say i am always so jealous of her hair...hopefully she will teach Beth how to have nice hair all the time...b/c we all know i am not big on keeping my looks up.

Her is the picture John and I took and made announcements out of...she looks just like her daddy.
Her Haleigh is holding Beth and I am holding Kyler (Haleigh and Monty's little boy) - he is so cute and 9 weeks older than Beth...looks like i better enjoy her while she is small b/c it doesn't seem to take too long before they get big.
Here is Kymbree (Robin & Chad's beautiful little girl) and Beth. Kymbree is 17 days older than Beth...but weighed in at 9lb14oz at birth...but the funny thing is knowing that this picture will be the exact opposite of the girls as they get older b/c Beth will probably be much bigger than Kymbree later on. Beth and Daddy just hanging out watching some TV - no crying - woohoo!!!
e got Beth baptized Sunday June 29th at Holy Family Church in Mereta - Father Tom performed the ceremony (he also married us) - and Uncle Mark is the Godfather - hence he got to hold her during the screaming rampage...it might be a tad longer before he and Ashley consider children now - HA! HA! Beth and I just hanging out...or should i say - she is streched out and i am just glad she is content.

Beth's Arrival

2008-06-20T09:19:00.000-07:00

Well - our precious girl has finally arrived. We induced at 6 AM on July 12th. She was born at 2:43 PM that afternoon. I was blessed to only have to push about 30 minutes and came a perfect 7 pound 7ounce 20 inch baby girl. Covered in black hair (not sure where that came from b/c John has strawberry blonde hair and i have blonde - but who knows - mom thinks it might all fall out and come back blonde - time will tell). One thing is for sure - she looks just like her daddy and she is loved very much. I am adjusting to motherhood more slowly than i thought - but i am confident it will get better. Napping is an art i am trying to learn...as is breastfeeding. I can't wait to get a routine figured out so i can start taking her out and showing her off.

Her and Daddy for the first time: Our little girl - wide eyed and alert - hence my need for many naps:

Oma and Opa Sonnenberg....along with our two dogs...Holly & Patches...they have done better than expected...Patches goes wherever she goes...so he is one worn out little guy...Holly just wants to lick her all over.

PaPa Kellermeier holding his little granddaugher on Father's Day:

Nanna Kellermeier - holding her little granddaughter for the first time...how spoiled she will be:

Well - that is it for now...i have to get in a nap before my little toot wakes back up. I will try to post again after our first outing...whenever that will be - hopefully soon.

2008-05-29T09:03:00.000-07:00

I rotated the pictures of the nursery - as Pa suggested...and will post pictures of Beth as soon as she arrives. I am also going to psot some pictures of my pregnant belly as requested by so many of you. So look for those soon.

2008-05-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

Here is my first blog attempt. I think it is great to keep up with some of my friends kids thru their blogs without having my email bombarded with pictures. This is a way that you can check in when you have time - and I have to say - I am addicted to a few - so I decided to start one for our little girl. I have posted pictures of her nursery...she is set to arrive in two weeks.