Mother's Day 2009

Emma Grace,
I am blessed to have you in my life. Your journey through baby-hood is now over and watching you grow into a gorgeous little girl has been exciting for me. You are quite independent now with a slight diva complex that I am sure your aunts and mimi's have given you. Some call you rotten, I just call you "loved alot"! Your eyes are the most beautiful shade of blue that I have ever seen and your hair is slightly blondish red. (I'm just glad you finally have some to play with!) Your words are becoming sentences, you even ask questions now like "what's this?" and "who's it?". Your hugs are really big now and your kisses are sweet. I love to watch you sing and dance and hopefully you'll never grow out of it. I am thankful that you are mine and I pray that your future holds all things wonderful. I love you more than life.
~Mommy

A Daddy's Dream

The Happy Golfer(s)


Papa and Emma covering up from the wind


Yesterday was Piedmont's last golf tournament for the year. Can I get a "Whoop Whoop" that Dusty is finally ours for the next 3 months! (okay that was silly, but I'm excited). Emma Grace and I thought it would be a nice day to join the team on the golf course and to watch Aunt Bee play. We were greeted by Daddy who took us on an exciting golf cart ride to the first hole. If you've ever been to The Orchard it is like a mile to the first hole from the parking lot, so we were ever so thankful for the ride. Emma took along her favorite golf club, THE PLASTIC PUTTER she got for Easter (typical gift from her daddy). She was definitely the crowd favorite as she attempted a few hits of her own. Though he never really says it aloud, Dusty's dream for his little girl would be golf. He knows that not only is it a great source of fun, but also a great source of SCHOLARSHIPS in college. (If you know a Rogers, you'll know there is always a reference back to money saving somewhere in every thought.) Anyway, the day was beautiful and my little TIGRESS is well on her way to the LPGA!

Coach Daddy showing Emma how to putt


"I can do it on my own daddy"


Hole in one!

Welcome Sawyer!

On April 8, 2009 We welcomed Sawyer Trey into the world! He was a 9 pound,1 ounce ball of joy!



His big sister Caitlyn and big brother Blake were elated at his arrival! Dusty and I took them to see their baby brother the evening of his birth. Blake said he was "bootiful" and "sweet", while Caitlyn corrected him by saying he was "handsome" and "so cute".



Emma Grace met him on Easter Sunday! She just giggled and said "pitty baby" aka pretty baby! She loved him as long as her mommy wasn't holding him, then she was a ball of tears and screams. We have decided that it just means baby #2 for us will have to wait a while longer. We love you Sawyer!

Random Emma-ness

Being cool with the big kids at Ella Blair's party.


Loving on daddy!


Sweet Emma


Mean Emma


So happy daddy came home from his too long golf trip.


More beautiful pictures from the warm days last week...

A Source of Joy...

Emma kissing her cousin Ella


Dear Emma,
Today marks a year since we lost your Aunt Carolyn to cancer. You met her only a few times before her passing, but I remember the last time like it was yesterday. Her weak hands stroked across your face that day as if to let you know how much she loved you. I believe that day she gave you a gift that one day you are to pass along to sweet Ella Carolyn. Her MaeMae's love. We celebrated today with Ella's first birthday to make today extra joyous because that's just how Aunt Carolyn would want it. I hope that as you grow, you hear more stories of how wonderful her life was and how much love she gave to all of us. We miss you Aunt Carolyn, thank you for giving Ella a beautiful day to celebrate today.

Emma and Nana


Ella after eating her first cake!


Emma and her cousin Ashley


Emma holding the coveted GEORGIA BULLDOG!


Emma and her Uncle Trey


Emma in the FAMOUS tree at Nana's


Emma clapping for her audience


Emma in the tree


Hey Emma, You're supposed to be blowing the bubbles, not sucking them!

When Papa's have a birthday, you know it's special...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA. I LOVE YOU!
~EMMA GRACE

Birthdays, Bubbles, & Boogy...

CAITLYN & AUNT BUBBLES


25 Years ago today, March 1st, My little sister Amanda was born into the world! Though our brother and I tried to convince her growing up that she was adopted... Well actually, found in a dumpster on the backstreets of Clermont... We sure are thankful that she is our sister. We celebrated her big two-five at Longhorn with just about the whole family. Aunt Bubbles as her neices and nephew call her was definitely the princess of the show tonight as she was smothered in kisses from them all the whole night. They even ended the night with a little dance show for the others dining with us. Can you tell who has the best moves???? Thank you Bubbles for bringing such joy into our lives. We love you very much and wish you the happiest year of your life thus far!

BOOGIE NIGHTS...













BLAKE


ICE CREAM...YUM!