Annabelle's first hair cut.

Over the last few weeks, Annabelle's hair has been annoying her and us. She gets food in it and it tangles easily. So this morning after her bath I got out the scissors and comb and this is the result. Afterward, Annabelle ran to the mirror and said, "I'm Sophy!". She looks a lot like her cousin. Her new haircut is super cute and I'm glad we finally did it. I did keep a lock of the hair for her scrapbook. This pic is sooo adorable!

Cute Christmas pics

Grammy got Xander this adorable outfit for Christmas and we got Annabelle's dress at J.C. Penny. They are so cute. I love how Annabelle tries to hold the baby's hand. Xander likes to look up at the ceiling fan. He just smiles and nearly laughs. I call it his little fan friend.

Xander 5 and 6 weeks

5 weeks-Aren't they so sweet when they sleep. And it's so peaceful. I wish I could sleep that deeply.

6 weeks- What a big yawn! Vicki Graham sent us this onesie. Isn't it cute? Thanks, Vic!

Fall Leaves

I love watching Annabelle play in the fall leaves. We have a huge oak tree in the back yard and the amount of leaves that drop from it's branches are incalculable! I usually rake them up several times before I get them all cleaned up. It's great seeing AB pile them up and jump in them. She buries herself and hides in them. It's pretty cute. She loves it too. And she doesn't get too dirty.

Village Fun Fair

Annabelle rode a pony. She did great. I can't wait to ride beside her some day.

Shannon took her girls up this big inflatable slide. Annabelle wanted to go too. I took her up last year and it was hard. So Shannon took her this year. Thanks Auntie Shannon!

This fair is at a park near my home every year. It's got several inflatable rides for kids. We bought a wrist band and the kids can ride them as much as they want. They also have a train and ponies to ride. There is a small stage with dancers, karate demonstrations and an auction. Annabelle and I stayed nearly the entire time, from 10-4. It is so much fun, I look forward to it every year. I can't wait to take Xander too.

Pumpkin Patch

Sophy and Lola wait for their mom to come back to the car. She went into the Dollar Tree to get some sun glasses.

Annabelle played Pick Pack Pumpkins (Tic Tac Toe)

A cute little pumpkin house. Smile girls.

Playing with Friends

Emilie and Maddy come over on Monday to visit and play. We played outside a little and Annabelle read a book to Maddy. It was pretty cute.

Nicki and Jason came over Thursday. Nicki brought chicken and dumplings. They were delicious. We went outside. Annabelle played in the leaves and Jason enjoyed the swing and trying to pet Carmine.

It was so nice to have company this week. It made the week pretty busy but fun. Thanks for coming over!

Aunt Shannon

Haysville Fall Festival

House of Hope/MITI parade float

Uncle Matt and Annabelle

Annabelle riding the carousel

Annabelle riding the space train

Annabelle and Papa riding the twirling cups

With Daddy

My guys. So cute.

Family!

Aunt Heather

Poppy

Grammy

Annabelle's Halloween Costume

Mom did most of the sewing on this. She got most of it done in 1 day. She did a great job.

Annabelle tries to stand still so Nana can check the size and length.

Annabelle is a beautiful Renaissance Princess. Thanks for the help, Mom!

Brother and Sister

Daddy, Annabelle, and Xander

A Sweet Kiss

Aww, this is so cute. They're both smiling.

Baby shower

September 13th. Baby Shower for Alexander Lewis Pogue
At the home of Shannon Iverson

Cake made by Shannon Iverson

Watermelon Baby buggy made by Rebecca Campbell

Hostesses: (from right to left) Emilie Gordon, Dianna Huddleston, Me, Rebecca Cambell, Shannon Iverson, Nicki Austin, Rosemary Bartel

Thank you all for a wonderful shower. The food, games, gifts and company was perfect. Thanks also for being such great friends.

A Dedication

For many years, I prayed for my future children. God heard me and gave me what I asked for. Now, I willingly and entirely give my children back to Him. I will continue to thank and praise Him for giving such wonderful gifts to me.



"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." And he worshiped the LORD there." I Samuel 1:27-28

Grammy, Poppy, and Aunt Heather

So, Grammy, Poppy and Aunt Heather came to visit the new baby. On Satrudady night I lost my camera and subsequently, all the pics I had taken of them with Xander. I can not tell you how angry and frustrated I am with myself for misplacing the camera and at the camera for being lost. This is the only pic I have from the weekend. I keep praying that God will reveal the camera's hiding place and I will be relieved soon. In the meantime, I'm sorry to Poppy and Heather. I will post the pics when they are found.

Some more pics of Xander

The Austins
Aunt Shannon

Nicki and Gwyn and Simon

Daddy!

Nana and Papa

A short video

A short video from Emilie. Thanks M, that's adorable!

Baby Xander is here!

Aww. What a cute baby!

The big sister and her daddy.

So sweet!

Getting his bath. So cold.

Fantastic Photo Shoot from Julie

Pics of our happy family.

Trish and Aaron, married couple for 10 years!

Sweet Annabelle, 2 years and 6 months.

My handsome husband.

One hot mama.

Thanks to Julie for the great photo session. To find out more about Julie check out her blog: The Photographic Pursuits of Julie V.