Hannah and Dash's First Day Together

Hannah can't believe she has the best dog in the world - Dash. They ended their first day together watching the movie "Homeward Bound" - the adorable story about a Golden Retriever who leads himself and his two other pet friends back home to their kids.

Dash introduces himself to Brian and Emily.

Hannah and Her New Dog, Dash!

Hannah has been longing for a Golden Retriever for years. We finally decided she is old enough to start looking for one. We visited Petsmart when the Golden Retriever Rescue was showing dogs. We were so lucky to meet Dash. Both Hannah and Dash fell in love with each other. I also fell in love with Dash and knew it was over and we were going to get this big dog.


We visited Dash at the place where he was being fostered. He is the most well-behaved, playful dog you could ever have.

After several visits, we where certain Dash is the dog for us. Brian came on one of the visits and knew he was the right dog for us.

Dash came to us today, May 1.

Hannah and Dash are going to be the best of friends.

Dash enjoyed and charmed the neighborhood girls, Gabbie and Jolie. They LOVED Dash!!!

Three Great Racers!

April 17 was the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Heather ran the full marathon and Will and Brian ran the half marathon. WOW!!! They are amazing.

Oklahoma Land Run

Fourth graders and kindergarteners participate together in the school Oklahoma Landrun. Hannah and her kingergarten buddy, Gracie, pull their wagon quickly to race to claim some good land.

Shower for Heather in Oklahoma City

Will's sister's Allysa and Callie had a shower for Heather in Oklahoma City at "Put A Cork In It"

We all tasted wine and enjoyed cheese and crackers. Heather then opened her gifts.

Everyone was asked to bring an old bridesmaid dress. If you look you can see the pink dress I wore in 1983 for my best friend Karen's wedding. Everyone decided I had the best outdated dress.

Heather's Bridal Shoot

I took the afternoon off from school and drove to Edmond to help Heather have her bridal shoot. The weather was perfect and it was quite exciting. Heather is a beautiful bride.

The World Now Knows.

Today, Sunday-April 11, Heather & Will's engagement announcement ran in the Tulsa World. The wedding is getting closer and I am getting very excited. Yesterday, Heather, Hannah and I spent the day shopping for some last minute items. We then spent the rest of the day designing the satin fabric flowers for the bridesmaid's hair, purses, shoes. Now I have to make all the flowers we designed.

Tribute to Grandpa Copsey!

We just returned from a trip to Piqua, Ohio for the funeral of Grandpa Copsey. He was 95 years young and the neatest guy. The last time we saw him was at Grandpa and Grandma's 70th Wedding Anniversary in July of 2007. These photos of from that celebration.

Waiting for Christmas . . .

Waiting for the storm, waiting for Heather & Will, waiting for Brian and Emily. Plans changed as we waited . . . for Christmas.

Christmas Eve Snowstorm in Oklahoma

A blizzard in Oklahoma is bringing a beautiful Christmas Eve. Plans had to change a bit as Heather and Will are stranded in Norman, but safe. Brian took Emily home after exchanging our Christmas Eve gifts to each other and had a dangerous drive back. We are now enjoying a quiet, magical evening in our lovely decorated home. We will snuggle down and wait for Santa and then hope Heather & Will will be able to travel for Christmas Dinner tomorrow.

Almost Ready for Christmas!

We had a fun afternoon baking gingerbread cookies. Brian specifically requested my gingerbread cookies. I haven't made them in years. They were Scott's and Brian's favorite. We had a ball listing to Christmas music and watching the storm reports as we baked our cookies. We hope the storm won't be so bad as Heather & Will have to drive into town tomorrow evening - Christmas Eve.

Preparing for Christmas.

I love Christmas decorations, but mostly love little Baby Jesus decorations. I truly enjoyed creating this Baby Jesus clothespin doll with a beautiful Angel watching over.

Happy Thanksgiving from Our Family!

Pow Wow at School

Hannah and her kindergarten buddy, Gracie, celebrate together at the Kindergartden Pow Wow.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy 10th Birthday Hannah!!!

November 17, Hannah turned 10 years old. I had a little party early in the morning for Hannah. After school Heather, Will, Brian and myself celebrated the evening away with Hannah. We had presents, music, laughing, followed by pizza, balloons and bowling. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH - WE LOVE YOU!!!