Kaimon Lost Front Tooth

Kaimon lost his front tooth!! He looks so cute with the big hole in the front. The other front tooth is loose now. Pretty soon he'll be wishing for he's 2 front teeth for Christmas. He talks with a little lisp now. It's so cute.

Paul & I Got ENGAGED!!!

Paul & I got engaged!!!!

I know you want to know how he asked me ... of course he thinks it was very romantic .... maybe for a guy it was, but for a girl with a fairytale imagination .... well, I thought there was room for improvement. So he asked me twice. The second time was much better. He didn't get down on his knee, but he did ask me in front of my parents. And he did bring a tear to my eye. I feel like I've waited a long time for this moment. It's very exciting!!

the date is June 28, 2008

We've found the location. It will be a beautiful garden wedding at my mom's friends house. Her house has been featured in Romantic Homes several times. It's just amazing!!




We've chosen the band, the baker and we will be dining at the resturaunt this weekend of the potential caterer. I found the most beautiful dress. Kaimon was with me when I tried it on .... he said "Mommy, you look like a princess!!"

We have to find the photographer, the florist, pick out invitations, rent all the china, linens, glassware, silverware, chose our colors (I'm thinking simple elegance -- all white), and I'm sure other things that I just can't think of at the moment.

2008 Happy New Year!!

I can't believe it's already 2008. It doesn't seem possible. It seems like this year is already flying by. A lot has already happened ...... we celebrated Great Grandma's 87th birthday, Justin's 24th birthday and Chris' 27th birthday.

Christmas Tree Hunt

We found the perfect Charlie Brown Christmas tree in about 2 seconds... actually Justin found it and we all agreed it was "the one".

Sammy & Kaimon wanted a big one with snow on it.

Justin & Paul putting the tree in the stand.

Decorating the tree @ Paul's house!

Making a ginger bread house ... which within a couple of hours totally fell apart. Oh, well it was fun while it lasted.

Thanksgiving Dinner @ Paul's Parents

Good eats & good company ... can't ask for much more than that!! Well .... I guess a good nap after all the tryptophan would be the cherry on the top! Family picture after a full belly .... lots of smiles!

Adult Table

Kid Table

Mom & Dad Powell

Troy, Judy, Kevin & Cade Comer

Paul's Sister & Family

Dad's Birthday - Murder Mystery Dinner Party

Who dunnit??? We all celebrated Dad's birthday at Judy & Troy's house by doing a Murder Mystery Dinner Party. Even though we had no idea what we were doing .... get several Type A personalities together and someone's bound to either figure out the rules or make them up on their own.

Top Left to Right: John Wayne (Justin), Elvis (Paul), Marilyn Monroe (Lori), Ginger Rogers (Amber), Jerry Oilman (Dad), Rita Hayworth (Mom), Judy Garland (Judy), Janis Joplin (Janice), Bob Marley (Richard), Jimi Hendrix (Troy).

The kids got to join in on the fun as well and dress up.
Top Left to Right: Pirate (Kaimon), Alien (Derek), Joker (Timmy), Power Ranger (Kevin), Batman (Cade), Peacock (Sammy), Kenzie.

John Wayne (Justin), Jimi Hendrix (Troy), and Bob Marley (Richard)

Elvis (Paul) & Marilyn Monroe (Lori)

Kaimon's Soccer Season

This year was Kaimon's first year playing soccer. It started off a little rough, as you might expect. A lot of standing around watching the ball go by while we stood at the sidelines yelling "go get the ball!!!" at the top of our lungs ..... only to be totally ignored. Then about half way through the season Kaimon asked his coach if he could play goalie during the game. I was shocked when Kaimon asked as he'd never done it before. What a great move .... Kaimon is very good at being a goalie. Totally agressive, pass attention, etc. We had a lot of fun and it was a great season.

Great Grandma enjoying watching Kaimon play soccer.

Kaimon with his coach Bryan getting his trophy. Very proud moment!!