Proud Parents

Well, it's official...Brodey has made it big time! While he might not have won an AKC/Eukanuba National Champion or Pedigree Pet Challenge, this is the closest he will probably ever get. For Christmas last year our friends, Amber and Scott, got a portrait painted of Brodey. Well, now the 'artist' is advertising her work through blogging and Brodey's picture has been included =) I know, it's probably not THAT impressive to you...but it sure does make me proud!!

PS...don't let those eyes fool you, he is STILL a frisbee thief!

Artwork created by:
http://www.caninecanvas.blogspot.com/

Spring is in the Air

Spring is one of my favorite seasons...ok, actually I think they are all pretty fantastic for the following reasons: summer = no school, fall = footbal, and winter = snow...hopefully!! This year, however, we had some new spring fun that I will add to my list of favorite spring activities! Our friends Erica and Justin recently moved into their new house (hooray!!) so they had the first annual 'Spring Fling' on Saturday. Yes, we did wear hats, dresses, and ties (all my favorite things!)

Give him 'Tiger Growl' Krissee!

The happy new homeowners =)

The Goodner Girls making Barry's Father's Day card =)

When we got home Saturday night, Daniel had two very sweet cards waiting for Krissee on her bed. One was from their dogs (Bailey and Alley) while the other was from their unborn twins (Smith and Addison). How sweet was that?! Good job 'Donald Doy'!

The next day my family came to Rock Hill to visit and have Mother's Day lunch. We had a great time and luckily the spring showers held out long enough for us to grill out in honor of Foxy Roxy!

This pretty much sums up how the Gourley's feel about spring (actually this thumbs up could have been b/c food was ready...)

We had a great weekend and look forward to celebrating the rest of the Spring season!!

Chap and I are truly grateful for the wonderful friends and families we have. You have all been wonderful this week and we appreciate all the support you've given us through the challenges =)

Early Mother's Day Wish!

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the MOMs out there, and especially to ‘my mothers’ that have impacted me so greatly (Mom, Marilyn, Tutu, Auntie Anne, Granny Coy):

Thank you for helping me create a wonderful vision of what being a mother truly means. Wherever you are, I hope you have a wonderful day full of love! You are greatly appreciated, admired, respected, and loved for all that you do, thank you!

~Heather

My beautiful moms: Roxanne & Marilyn

My grandma, Tutu (Eva): Who I admire and love more than she'll ever know!

A Heart Just Like Mom

I May not pray as often as I should, but when I do, this is all I ask of you.

God please give me a heart just like hers
She loves unconditionally, no matter what, no matter who.

God give me courage to be like her
She's very brave, she makes me unafraid.

God give me wisdom just like hers
She knows everything, big and small, she's there to help through it all.

God give me strength just like hers
She's been knocked down, yet she stands strong for another round.

God give me beauty just like hers
When she smiles it gives me that feeling that everything will be okay, and all my problems disappear for awhile....

God give me generosity just like hers
She helps the helpless, she never thinks of herself and she's so un-selfish....

God- someday, if I'm at least half the mom she was to me, I'll know that you were listening on the day that I prayed.

contributed by: Stephanie Moore

"Ahoy, It's Boy!"

This weekend we had a baby shower for Scott and Amber!! Their son, Carter, is going to be one lucky little dude! He has wonderful parents who already love him so much and they have friends and family that will support them through this new and exciting journey! We love you guys so much and can’t wait to meet Carter!!

Mom & Dad Rankin

Scott (Dad) wrote a letter to Amber (mom) that I framed with Carter's sonogram picture, such a fun idea...thanks Jamie! =)

The food...yummy!

Me and mom, doesn't she look adorable??

Gift time!

Ok Carter, I think we're ready for you!

Chap shares with Scott and Amber what works for his diaper rash...Desitin. (j/k, he was really just helping me out by being the last minute 'Drew Carrey' for our Price is Right game we played.)

The gang...that's about to get a little bit bigger =) Amber, you are going to be an amazing mom! I am so excited for this new adventure to begin!