The Rogers Fam

New pics...

2010-12-06T19:32:00.006-05:00

On our way to see Santa 12/04/2010

Santa
I attempted at a Photo Op...

my whole wide world

one of my fav's

another fav...

my reason for EVERYTHING!

Halloween 2010

Groovy Girl & Little Red Riding Hood

Ra Ra - showing her pink spirit

Emma - Fall Ball 2010

The Stanley Wedding 10/02/2010

Flower girl & Jr. Bridesmaid

Ryan Elyse turns 4! 11/06/2010

Birthday card photo shoot

Emma Grace turns 7! 09/29/2010

Ok, a few shots to catch up a few months! I'll be back...I promise!

Wow...it's been a while!

2010-12-06T19:29:00.001-05:00

So, I am trying to get back on the "band-wagon" and start blogging again. It's just been hard since I joined Facebook...all my free time is spent there! It's been a total whopping 8 months since I have even signed onto blogger...man o man!

Christmas Morning 09

2010-04-19T12:32:00.002-04:00

A few shots from Christmas morning...Santa came!

Still hangin on...

2010-04-19T12:30:00.001-04:00

Okay, I admit...I have been really horrible since joining Facebook last July. I plan to get on here sometime soon and update some pics!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

2009-12-01T21:35:00.005-05:00

Emma was still asleep here as you can see...Ra woke up and was then trying to wake her up!

"Loco Hot Coco"
I love this picture!

pic with Dad and Jax

family time!

Thanksgiving night, we always put up our tree and decorate it. The kids actually fell asleep around 6:30, they were so tired but we woke them back up! It is a tradition that we didn't want to pass up...LOL. We decorated the tree as a family and then had our "Loco Hot Coco"...sure was good!

Giving Thanks 2009

2009-12-01T21:27:00.003-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Ryan Elyse turns 3!

2009-11-23T19:31:00.008-05:00

opening gifts...thank you ALL!

Me and my Paw Paw
Cookie cake!

look at those feet...precious!

Me and Lanie playing in the halls

The Birthday Girl!

Look! It's Minnie!

the fam

so excited!

sisterly love...most days! LOL

Ok, so I have been trying to upload these pics for about 1 month now and blogger would not upload them...ugh!

Can't believe baby girl is 3!!! We welcomed her in the world on 11/06/06 at 10:47 am! She has grown into a little young lady with quite the personality! You are a MESS!

We celebrated her birthday at CLC and Minnie Mouse came all the way from Disney World to visit you! All of your friends were so excited! Happy Birthday Bousie and we love you very much! :) Sorry that I didn't post sooner!

Trick-or-Treat

2009-11-01T19:43:00.005-05:00

Worn out!

our turn to be silly!

Kristi, Ashley, Kristi D., Cindy, Jennifer, Jessica & Brittany

at the hayride at the Burgess Party

CoCo & Emma

getting ready to go!

My beautiful Pumpkin Princess

trying to get all the kiddos = impossible!

Eliza & Ryan

Ganny as a baby! :)

My babies

Best Cousins

Jess, Britt & Jenn

refusing to pose for pics...

part of the our gang...we had about 25!

We had our normal gang with us plus a few! The kiddos had a great time, too bad it rained! After Trick-or-Treating we all headed up to the Burgess house for a partyyyy!

Happy Halloween to all!

Sneak Peek...

2009-10-30T16:20:00.003-04:00

of Halloween 2009...

Emma's Fall Party 2009

2009-10-30T16:16:00.003-04:00

It was crazy sock day too...

3 amigos...Emma, Esme & Katy

M & Mrs. Benson

Today, I took a vacation day to run around and get last minute things for tomorrow night. I attended Emma's Fall Party at school and then got to distribute the PTO Fundraiser! Yahoooo! NOT! :) I picked up their pizza for their party so everyone liked me, LOL!

Pumpkin Carving 2009

2009-10-30T16:12:00.003-04:00

Paw Paw came to visit!

the finished products
Daddy getting to work!

getting the guts out! ehhhh!

"Uh, I'm not too sure about this!"

Finding Nemo - On Ice

2009-10-30T16:08:00.002-04:00

On October 21st we took the girls to Finding Nemo - Disney on Ice. It was so much fun! We ate at Mellow Mushroom before the show! Yum Yum!

Gatlinburg Fall 2009

2009-10-30T15:59:00.006-04:00

during 1 out 5 panic attacks! All Emma wanted to do is ride this thing!!!

Ben & Jerrys
Bubba Gumps
I was a nervous wreck!

"Upside down house"

Outside of No Way Jose's

We spent Fall Break with a family trip to Gatlinburg...we had a blast and here are some pictures

to recap our fun!

Beautiful Babes

2009-10-05T19:48:00.001-04:00

I just loveeeee this picture of my babies!

More Emma Cheer pics...

2009-09-29T20:23:00.006-04:00

Half-time performance

Cheeze, you pretty girl!
Crazy little Ra Ra

and again...

Sack that quarter-back with eye to eye contact!

Me and my girls

Daddy's turn

Go Bears! And, Go Emma ~ you are the BEST Cheerleader ever!

Happy 6th Birthday Emma!

2009-09-29T20:14:00.005-04:00

My little Hula Girl

the nice spread...

having so much fun!

Eden, Maslin, Emma, Lexi & Esme

Aloha!

Ok, so I had it all planned out...A Water Slide Luau Party however, the weather did not want to be nice! Arrrgggg! So, we had to take it inside. We had many guests and the kiddos had a blast. I can't believe Emma Grace is 6 today! I love you little Bugsy and hope you had a great time at your party!

Cheering for DGE Bears

2009-09-12T21:08:00.003-04:00

Awesome Job Emma Grace! :) lol

RoCk with The Red & Roll with the White
Sisterly Love

My Big Gurl

Ready, Ok!

Emma had her first cheerleading/football game this morning...I hate that I was Windstream'in and couldn't attend. Of course, it would be my Saturday to work on opening day. Eric took the kiddos and Ganny came to watch too! Going by the pictures, looks like she did great! :)

Football with The Jaekel's

2009-09-12T21:04:00.003-04:00

Our Fam sporting our Red, Black & White

Banana faces...

Luci ~ so stinkin' cute!

Crazy girl!

Lexi, Emma & Ryan

We celebrated UGA Opening Day with The Jaekel's...fun times!

M's school snap-shot

2009-09-01T19:49:00.002-04:00

A few picts from class thanks to Mrs. Benson

Benson Buzz

2009-08-13T20:08:00.002-04:00

Emma's Pic from the First Day of Kindergarten - Benson's Buzzing B's

Ryan starts "Big Gurl School"

2009-08-11T18:58:00.004-04:00

Ryan started CLC @ First Baptist on Monday...it went "just okay" I guess. She screamed for me when I left...I stood in the hall for a few minutes - it just broke my heart. It's a change and I am sure it's very different from being at Granny Debbie's and getting to do whatever she wants to - LOL. Today went much better...she told me both days, "I missed you Mommy" when I picked her up...God love her! She's a Big Gurl Now! :)

Happy Birthday Jessica!

2009-08-11T18:54:00.003-04:00

Mom's & Kiddos

The Gang (minus Brittany, Mia, Macy) and Diane - she was snapping away!
We have the BEST group of friends EVER! Happy Birthday Jessica!

Emma starts Kindergarten!

2009-08-11T18:50:00.004-04:00

Getting ready to leave for my first day of school

showing off her book-bag
with sissy

In the hall

Going in - such a big & pretty girl

Emma started Kindergarten on Friday...my baby has grown up so fast! She got an awesome teacher Mrs. Benson (our fingers were crossed it would be her). We are so proud of you Bud...love you bunches & bunches! Muahhhh!

Hilton Head/Tybee Island

2009-08-03T19:59:00.008-04:00

The BEST part!

Emma actually knocked on her door! Ruth Ann Cyrus (Billy Ray's Mother) came to the door! Emma asked where Miley was and she said she was still in Savannah filming! This really "made" the trip for Emma, she was sooooo excited! How cool is that?

in her driveway! lol - Stalkers, I know!

hee hee - on her front door!

another view of Miley's house she is renting while in Tybee filming "The Last Song"

Of course - photo sesh on beach!

Family pic

She lovvvved it!

Hey, way up there!

ready to rock n roll

M gettin' all geared up!

The Fam on the boat

Beach Time!

Adorable!

Oh yeah!

Pretty girl

Isn't this so stinkin cute?

Ok, so I have really fallen down on this blog since joining FB. I haven't forgot you...

We took a family vacation (just us 4) the last of July to Hilton Head/Tybee Island. We had a blast! Some pics to recap our fun!

Salacoa Creek

2009-07-19T21:03:00.003-04:00

Playing in the water...

red-head

time for sand-castles...well, with our hands. I forgot the buckets!

M - such a poser!

Look at that dirty hiney! ;)

Ok, so I admit...I have been slacking on this blog since I joined Facebook - gosh, that is soooo addicting!

Sunday, we headed to a local campground/park called Salacoa Creek. We had a picnic and the kids played in their little beach area - they had a blast! We will definetly be going back soon!

Congrats Lindsey!

2009-07-12T00:10:00.002-04:00

Saturday night we celebrated Lindsey's engagement to Derek at The Depot. I had so much fun seeing my old high school bff's. A great night with some great friends!

I love them!

2009-07-06T20:21:00.000-04:00

I thank The Lord above each day for giving me these 2 precious children!

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-05T11:05:00.004-04:00

Our Fam - sporting our red, white & blue!

Emma, Lily, Eliza & Ryan
Watching our backyard fireworks
So excited!

Playing with "sprinklers" instead of sparklers.

Ra's turn - everyone watch out!

Swimming at Little Granny's

Ra Ra

Lily, Emma & Ryan jumped in of course!

The big girls with their matching bathing-suits

Eliza & Ryan with Eric

Saturday was simple, but fun! We started out swimming at Little Granny's then headed to Jessica & Tripp's house for a cookout. MIA - were Wayne, Cindy, Macy, Madison, Aaron, Brittany, Mia & Macy - we missed you guys! Hurry back home soon! :)

Emma's new style

2009-06-25T21:14:00.001-04:00

M got a new haircut today...Thanks Cousin Heidi!

Way too HOT!

2009-06-25T19:13:00.004-04:00

Bud & Bug

Ra Ra - up to something, as usual!

M...with her new hair cut

We spent our Thursday afternoon hanging out with Joanna, Eden, Hank, Cindy & Little Granny. It was way too hot outside...luckily we were by a pool! The kiddos had a great time eating Pizza and being little fishies!

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T20:09:00.005-04:00

Daddy & his girls

My Dad & I
Paw Paw with his girls

Paw Paw & M

Ra Ra & Paw Paw

eating at the OG - Yummy!

Ra eating her "getti"

M with getti above her lip

We celebrated Father's Day eating at Olive Garden - our fav!

Happy Father's Day to Eric!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful Dad!

And, to all you Father's out there!

Sunday Fun

2009-06-16T20:41:00.004-04:00

Look at that red hair!

They were trying to get some sun...that was not there!

crazy...look at M's expression

Ra Ra

Jackson's first trip in the water...he could swim!

Some pics from Sunday...

Happy 3rd Bday Jayme!

2009-06-13T12:00:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday to you - Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Dear Jayme, Happy Birthday to you!

VBS, swimming, movies & more!

2009-06-13T11:54:00.006-04:00

Day 1 - Emma, Jayme & her BFF Taylor

Jay, Tay, M & Mac Mac
M, Jay & Tay swimming - so much fun!

Tay & M at "Up" movie

VBS Family Night

Crocodile Doc - VBS 2009

Emma had a great week! Tiffany took her in as her 4th child - lol. They went to VBS each morning and swimming and movies in the afternoon. She had a blast! I had to practically drag her out of the pool, she kept telling me to "come pick her up late." Thanks to Tiffany again - ur gr8! Here are some picts to recap their fun!

Disney World!

2009-06-07T10:49:00.026-04:00

Magic Kingdom

hangin' at Minnie's house

help!!!

Riding Buzz

The girls with their $10 balloons (each) OMG!

Daddy & girls

cute, cute & more cute!

on our way...

Fireworks at Cinderella's Castle

Animal Kingdom

we went on a safari

Epcot

Meeting Mickey & Friends

Princess Dinner @ Epcot 06/02/09

Belle

Cinderella

Sleeping Beauty

Ariel

Snow White

M & Ra (this is where M fell - see below)

Ra on the way dressed pretty as a princess!

Strike a pose sista!

M's fall - when we got back to room

Emma had a fall at Epcot right after the Princess Dinner...her & Lily were sitting on a metal bar (about 2.5 feet high) that surrounded a lake, they lost their balance and fell. Lily caught herself & Emma did not and landed right on her face! We ran to the nearest First Aid for them to check her out - it was much worse than this pic above. They said she looked okay so we went back to the bus to go back but a manager came & pulled us off the bus! They called an ambulance & parametics to come get 2nd opinion, I had to fill out lots of paperwork & answer lots of questions...I guess Disney was afraid of a lawsuit!

some more shots from Magic

Yeap, we wear dots just like Minnie!

on our way to Downtown Disney - so cool!

outside Planet Hollywood

Ganny & girls

Pool Time...
was only at night - they all were sooo tired!

playing in the sprinklers

Ra loved it!

OMG ~ look at her & Lily!

Hollywood Studios

this was so cool ~ a fake city!

The best ride ever!

this is so cute! In the Disney store at the Hotel.

some cool things at our hotel

having a picnic...

hey girl, hey!

Ahhh...FINALLY! After 3 attempts at the computer since yesterday, I am done posting Disney photos! I am so glad! I took 764 so needless to say, I had to narrow it down but there were so many good ones! We all had a blast however, if we do ever go back it would be around Nov-Feb. It was so hot! Crowded too - but I guess it's always that way. There is no telling how many miles we walked in a weeks time...I better have lost some weight! :)

*leave me a comment so I know you stopped by :)

Coming Soon...

2009-06-06T17:11:00.001-04:00

I just don't have the energy yet...after walking countless miles over the past week - ugghh! Maybe I will get a chance to post some tonight after the kids go to bed. Ah, the joys of un-packing and washing tons of clothes & getting ready to get back to the grind on Monday...I only took 760 photos! Yikes! :) see ya soon!

Emma Graduates!

2009-05-29T05:28:00.004-04:00

MacKinsley & Emma leading the "Pledge of Allegiance"

Ms. B giving M her dipolma
time for a close up

The Fam minus Ra Ra

Tay Tay & M- Besties

Thursday morning Emma graduated Pre-K, little Bud is growing up so fast. People always say time goes by so fast and boy do I believe it! Seems like yesterday she was 6.13 lbs and 21 inches long. We are so thankful for her being able to attend First Baptist and having Ms. Bridgette - we don't know what we'll do next year without her. You have learned so much! We are so proud of you Emma Grace & Congratulations on your big day. 2 more graduations to come...many years down the road :)

Emma's End of Year Party

2009-05-27T19:41:00.005-04:00

The girls making crazy faces

Emma giving Ms. Bridgette her gift bag from the class. They each stood in a row and had a line to say about Ms. Bridgette before presenting her with her bag. Emma's line was, "Because of us, you deserve a dinner & a massage!"
She got soaked!

All the kiddos ganging up on Ms. B

I attended Emma's end of year Pre-K party this morning. It was also PJ Day! They had a blast but were bummed because they had water games planned! The good thing is that they were still able to play their games under a little awning so it was all good. It was so funny ~ they all started to attack Ms. Bridgette with the water balloons. They are all so precious & have grown into little adults. Tomorrow is her Pre-K Graduation...sniff sniff!

Happy Memorial Day!

2009-05-25T19:05:00.003-04:00

We had a semi-lazy M-Day...we went to a cookout at my Dad's (yes, I forgot my camera) then a trip to the outlet mall for last minute shorts for Disney. We had a great afternoon nap then we ate some good ole' fried chicken for dinner. After dinner we headed outside and played with the girls new paddle ball sets, now we are getting ready for baths. Hope you all had a great day!

Chattanooga Lookouts

2009-05-23T22:36:00.005-04:00

M is #10

Mudcats Mascot
Look at that face! OMG

The girls on the way out...

Best Cuz

Friday night we all headed up to Chattanooga to see the Lookouts play the Carolina Mudcats...Remember, Emma's team this year were The Mudcats so the kids thought that was really neat! The kids got to go out on the field with the players during the national anthem...so cool! BTW - Eric, Aaron & some other random guy went out on top of the Dug Out in between the 6th Inning to compete in a "Frozen Wet T-Shirt" Contest. I know what you are probably thinking. They kept their original shirts on - they had to see who could unfold the frozen shirt and put in on the fastest. Eric won! This was a Fun Family Night for sure!

Mudcats Last Game & Award Night

2009-05-23T22:31:00.004-04:00

Warming up

Good Swing!

Watching their Sissy's

So proud of her bobble head

Thursday, the Mudcats had their last game of the season :( After the game we headed to CiCi's Pizza (okay, my opinion on this establishment is not that great - I dreaded even going) for some celebration & to award the kids with their trophies. They all did such a great job this season and had a blast along the way. You did a great job Bud (great improvement from last year) and we are so proud of you!

I heart Kris Alllen! :)

2009-05-21T11:33:00.003-04:00

I am SUPER excited! I know I may be a dork but I jumped up in the air last night & screamed "YES!" I think he may be my fav idol...maybe even ahead of Chris Daughtry.

Happy 1st Hogan!

2009-05-18T20:49:00.004-04:00

Saturday, we celebrated Hogan's 1st Year! Happy Birthday Little Guy!

# 2

2009-05-14T20:47:00.005-04:00

Emma lost her 2nd tooth tonight when we got home. We are now getting ready for bed so The Tooth Fairy can make a pit stop at the Rogers house.

Good Game, Bud!

2009-05-14T20:43:00.006-04:00

Hey Batter Batter...Hey Batter Batter Swing!

Good job!
My crazy gurlz

Ra ~ look at that face & red hair!

Great game Emma Grace! All three times at bat she hit the ball almost to the grass on the first pitch. I am very proud of you Bud!

Go Kris Go!

2009-05-13T07:11:00.003-04:00

Oh my gahhh ~ this was awesome! If you didn't get a chance to watch these 2 performances check them out below. All I can say is WOW! I hope he wins!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12oKnvm56eQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKZjDmdRQsU

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T19:30:00.006-04:00

The Best Daughters in the World!

The Fam at the OG

My girls

at the old train depot

with some of their flowers

Emma's Mother's Day project from school

I had a grreeaatt Mother's Day! Eric & the girls went to Home Depot this morning and came back with some flowers to plant after breakfast. At lunchtime, my Dad came over and we cooked out hotdogs. We enjoyed an afternoon "family nap" and then we headed to Olive Garden for dinner...yum! Eric & I ate so much we still can't breathe! On the way home, we stopped at an old train depot in Calhoun for a photo op. I love my family so much & want to say thank you for such a special day...love you more than you imagine. Emma & Ryan - you are my world!!!!!

*I hope each of you had a wonderful Mother's Day as well!*

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont

Emma's 1st Recital

2009-05-09T20:14:00.004-04:00

Ladies & Gentlemen...presenting Emma Grace!

Dancing Cousins
The Fam

Cheezin' it up!

M & Ganny

Emma had her first recital today at The Wink. She did such a great job! We are very proud of you & the "little lady" you are growing up to be! We love you with all our hearts! :)

Dress Rehearsal

2009-05-07T19:17:00.005-04:00

My#1 Gymnast

Group shot - the final pose!

Cheezin'

My Bud & I

Ra & Liza...Ryan was running around from seat to seat.

I am surprised we didn't get kicked out!

So pretty! She is starting to look like me - lol! :)

Lily & Emma being crazy!

Thursday afternoon we had Dress Rehearsal at The Wink for Emma's Spring Recital on Saturday. She did great! And of course, she was the prettiest one of all...come on, what mom wouldn't say that? We are so proud of you! Next year, she will do Ballet in the fall and Tap in the Spring...we are excited about that!

She performs Saturday at The Wink at 1 pm...come check it out!

CLC Day

2009-05-04T20:29:00.003-04:00

Sunday, we attended First Baptist Church. The service was dedicated to The Children's Learning Center. Emma's Pre-K performed 2 songs, they all did such a great job! It was a fun day filled with love & laughter.

Irongate

2009-05-04T20:25:00.002-04:00

So cool!

M & Tay
Ra Ra ~ the shirt says it all :)

Friday night we were joined by The Thompson's for dinner in good ole' downtown Dalton. We have been waiting to try Irongate for the longest time and we finally had the perfect chance! I highly recommend it! The kids had so much fun watching David throw the pizza in the air & they even got their own dough to throw! We had their little patio to ourselves...which was much needed with our crazy little girls! :)

Fun with The Sewell's

2009-04-26T17:00:00.004-04:00

Playing in the sand at Gilmer Co. High...as you can imagine, they had sand everywhere!

kiddos watching the movie
babies going night-night

Saturday, our day started early...6:40 am to be exact! We started out going to Kiddie Carousel for their annual yard-sale blowout. After that, the girls hung out at the Sewell's house before heading to Ellijay to see the Dads play in a flag football tournament. BTW ~ Eric sprain his ankle, it's about 2 times as big as the other one! After their loss, we headed to Dawsonville for dinner & some shopping at the outlets. We then headed back to Ellijay to watch Hannah Montana at Swan Drive In. The kids had a blast! They were so tired and smelled a little stinky from being outside all day :)

Green It. Mean It!

2009-04-22T19:15:00.003-04:00

Go Mudcats!

2009-04-20T20:28:00.003-04:00

Emma had her first ball game tonight. She did a great job...they all did! Eric is in Charlotte doing some training so the head coach missed the first game! :( I was so proud of M! First time at bat, she whacked it big time but it was foul, then she struck out :( Second time at bat, she hit a line drive with a double! They didn't officially keep score but if they did, we would have won! Congrats Bud on a job well done! :) love you lots!

Jackson

2009-04-19T12:54:00.000-04:00

Saturday we took the girls to our local "Pets R Us" just for a visit...or so we thought. We all fell in love with this little fellow (7 wks old), after all, who wouldn't? He is a mini rat terrier named Jackson; named by the girls of course! As some of you know, we did have a boxer named Ella who we got back in January. She didn't quite work out...Ganny Debbie has her now. Jackson is the cutest little dog ever! And believe me, I am NOT an animal person but Jackson, I love! He is about 1 pound now and won't get more than 2-3 pounds full grown...that's what I'm talking about! :)

Happy Birthday Cindy!

2009-04-19T12:36:00.000-04:00

Sleep-over

2009-04-18T14:08:00.004-04:00

M & Tay Tay

Dancing on top of the table to HSM

Bath Time

Ra - trying to be just like the big girls

Fun at the Park

Taylor spent the night with Emma on Friday night. We ate dinner with her & her parents then it was time for a bubble bath...they could have stayed in there for hours! Then it was time to watch some movies, we watched HSM 3 & Bedtime Stories. I think they finally went to sleep around 12:30 am! Saturday morning, we ventured out to eat breakfast at my dad's restaurant, took a trip to the outlet mall, then headed for a picnic lunch at our local park. After that, we went to buy Emma & Ryan a new puppy. I'll post pics later today.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T19:48:00.004-04:00

This is the CUTEST pic ever...of the 4 older girls

(Emma, Lily, Eden & Iris)

Again...now joined by Ra
Almost all the kiddos...I think we are missing Co-Co

Go Emma!

Ryan with some of Dad's help

Time to Play!

Fishing Fun

Sunday, The Rogers side of the family had their annual dinner & egg hunt. All the kiddos were so cute...check out some pics below to recap our fun!

Goodies from Paw Paw

2009-04-12T19:46:00.002-04:00

After anxiously awaiting Paw Paw Tommy to bring the girls their baskets...he finally came this morning! Between The Easter Bunny & Paw Paw, they sure racked up!

Basket of Goodies

2009-04-12T09:28:00.004-04:00

Coloring time...M's are for Mudcats! :)

Home-made Popsicles after Waffle House

The Easter Bunny finally made his way to the Rogers house & boy, did he fill the girls baskets up with lots of good stuff! We headed over to Waffle House for breakfast, witnessing a Hit & Run then headed back home to color eggs. We are anxiously waiting Paw Paw Tommy to bring our Easter baskets! :)

Happy Birthday Taylor!

2009-04-12T09:25:00.004-04:00

Best Buds

Jayme, Taylor, Ryan & Emma after the movie

Saturday we celebrated Taylor's 5th Birthday with an Art Themed Party. Taylor is Emma's best friend from school (she was also in the newspaper with Emma). After the party, we headed to the new theatre to see Hannah Montana...great movie BTW.

Emma on front page!!!

2009-04-09T07:54:00.002-04:00

Taylor Thompson, front, and Emma Grace Rogers, both 5, look down the line of parading classmates during an Easter bonnet parade Wednesday morning at Dalton First Baptist Church.

Easter Bonnet Parade

2009-04-08T19:38:00.005-04:00

The BEST teacher ever!

Chee-burger!
The Class

M & Lanies

Mommy & Daughter

Oh, a Hunting we will go!

Emma, Bailey & Taylor

Wednesday Emma's school had their 1st Easter Bonnet Parade...it was exciting! The kids made their own bonnet out of tissue paper and old flowers, they were so cute! They marched around the building for all the spectators while flashes were going off like no tomorrow. After the parade, they had their Easter Snack & Craft then it was time for the Easter Egg Hunt outside.

**Be sure to check out the Daily Citizen tomorrow (Thursday) Emma & her friend Taylor will be in the paper!** She is soooo excited! Ok ~ so am I! You know I will post the picture here when they post it! :)

"One World" Preview

2009-03-31T18:58:00.008-04:00

So cute! Tying on the costume at home.

Look how pretty!
During class...
Lily & Emma practicing their back bends
Good one Bud! :)

Tuesday afternoon the parents got to go in Gym class and observe. It was good to see everything they have learned thus far and we got a sneak peak of the recital performance. Way to go Emma, I love you bunches! You are the prettiest little gymnast out there! :)

BTW ~ Emma will be performing on 05/09 @ The Wink, 1 pm show

Prayer Request

2009-03-30T20:52:00.001-04:00

For those of you who don't know, Big Granny (Eric's Grandmother) is in the hospital. She has pneumonia and is very sick. Please keep her & our family in your prayers!

Thanks Aunt Jean!

2009-03-30T12:44:00.002-04:00

My Aunt Jean just called me to inform me she won us some tickets! She won a trivia contest on a local radio station and got 4 free tickets to see The Hannah Montana Movie & a Family Fun Pack to Sir Gooney's....Oh my gah ~ Emma is gonna be so excited!

Love it!

2009-03-29T19:02:00.000-04:00

Easter Bunny Visit

2009-03-29T08:47:00.004-04:00

Baby Hogan & Emma

Ra hunting her eggs...

Emma won! She found the most and won a huge gift basket.

Saturday we celebrated Avery's 3rd Birthday with a Easter Egg Hunt & a visit from the Easter Bunny. Emma wasn't really interested in him (she's getting big I guess) and Ra just loved him...she was all smiles. Then we headed to The Fuji House for dinner to celebrate my Dad's Birthday.

Happy Birthday Dad!

2009-03-28T21:15:00.000-04:00

We love you!

M-U-D-C-A-T-S

2009-03-24T19:04:00.006-04:00

My baby...I mean big girl

Ra ~ she's ROTTEN! As if you can't tell! BTW-look at her red hair.
Ra & Ma playing with someones dog, they would NOT leave it alone

Good swing Emma Grace!

Mia's turn

Lily's turn

We had our first ball practice Monday night, Emma was excited to finally get started! We are the Mudcats, mighty mighty Mudcats, everywhere we go...people want to know! I will post a schedule as soon as I get it.

Happy Birthday Brittany!

2009-03-22T11:26:00.003-04:00

The Fabulous & Fantastic 4

and again....
Me & the birthday girl

Happy St. Patty's Day!

2009-03-17T19:21:00.003-04:00

Family Fun

2009-03-14T19:53:00.008-04:00

There is no telling what they are talking about...

She loved the huge slide!

Whoo hoo!

This is a store in Downtown Cartersville....Fits my kids perfectly, huh? :)

"Race To Witch Mountain" ~ this movie was really good! We all enjoyed it!

Saturday, we had another Family Fun Day in Cartersville. We started the trip with a stop to McDonalds, then off to Bounce-n-Bean (a indoor inflatable play area), next we went to see "Race To Witch Mountain", then dinner at Longhorn's. The kids are worn out from playing so hard...Little Ra is already asleep and Emma is not too far behind her!

Sleepy Town

2009-03-12T19:46:00.002-04:00

We had a busy Wednesday afternoon! Emma did not have a nap at school & Ra didn't have a nap at Granny's either. We spent almost 2 hrs at the dentist office for our cleanings and they were pooped! All good reports but myself....I have to get my wisdom teeth cut out the last week in March & I am not looking forward to that one bit!

Ice Cream "Sunday"

2009-03-08T21:08:00.003-04:00

We headed over to Brusters Sunday after dinner. Our day consisted of playing outside from 11 am - 8 pm. What a beautiful day!

Ra's Bling

2009-03-08T16:33:00.003-04:00

Saturday while I was at work, Eric decided to take Ra to get her ears pierced without telling me! Eric & Emma said she did not cry one bit, sat in the chair just like a big girl. Although now, she throws herself down on the floor pitching a fit when we have to put the mae-mae (medicine) on them and turn them. She's so proud ~ just like sissy!

Twister Fun

2009-03-04T18:38:00.004-05:00

Aunt Jean w/ the girls

Ra ~ she says "Sissy taught me this"
about to bust it....

trying not to fall :)

Tuesday night we had a "sleepover"with Aunt Jean. Cute pics of the girls playing Twister. Emma was so excited that Aunt Jean was here she said at 10:30 PM (yes, 10:30 at night) that she could not close her eyes!

Happy 4th Liza!

2009-02-28T21:27:00.003-05:00

Saturday, Miss. Eliza Bell turned 4 years old! We were unable to attend the Purple E.T. Birthday Celebration because Emma & Ryan has had a stomach bug since Friday morning. Happy Birthday you "connected" singing girl! :)

Tooth Fairy is coming!

2009-02-24T21:33:00.005-05:00

Congrats Bud!

Her request to "keep" her tooth. Of course, she still wants some $!

Tonight Emma Grace lost her First Tooth! She is soooooo excited! She says, the Tooth Fairy will be leaving her some Disney Dollars! My little baby girl is growing up!

A trip to Tellus

2009-02-21T19:38:00.006-05:00

We loved that red tree! Neat huh?
Ra looking for her gems ~ yes, we were soaked!
Looking for dinosaur fossils

Dad helping

The girls with the helicopter

"Rexie" ~ just like the movie "Night at the Museum"

Scary!

Sassy & Sweet ~ just like their Momma :)

Saturday afternoon we headed down to Cartersville to visit Tellus - the new Science Museum. They loved the big dinosaur bones & searching for fossils along with mining for gems. The kids had a blast! It was very interactive in some parts which reminded us of Creative Discovery. A fun family day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-14T20:14:00.003-05:00

We had a "family date night" at the Olive Garden.....that's where Emma wanted to go. Eric & I usually just go together but this year we figured we would bring the girls along. All I have to say is everyone at Olive Garden was probably glad to see us leave...Ryan was in rare form! :)

CoCo Update

2009-02-11T18:48:00.005-05:00

CoCo ~ pictured in top right

Praise The Lord this child does not have Leukemia! After visiting her today at TC Thompson we learned that the bone marrow test came back negative however, she has another disorder by the name of HLH. HLH is where you have too many histiocytes, as well as lymphocytes. These cells can cause serious organ damage. They will be going in tomorrow to do a biopsy of her liver for further testing. This disease is not curable, however, it is treatable thru chemo & steroids. Bryan & Heather wanted me to thank everyone for the prayers but we can not stop praying!!

For those of you who know CoCo, she was in good spirits today, talking about how much she wanted some Sunny D & was cutting up as her normal self. I pray that the Good Lord above heal this child. We love you CoCo!

Please pray for this family daily!

Prayer Request ~ CoCo

2009-02-10T21:24:00.003-05:00

I sent an email out earlier today requesting that everyone pray for Nicole Wilson. They sent her home after the treatment this afternoon but they are back at TC Thompson. Please, please, please add Nicole (CoCo), Bryan, Heather & Garrett to your daily prayer list! We know God is capable of remarkable healings. I pray each moment that God heals her!

Sunny Sunday

2009-02-08T19:38:00.005-05:00

Emma doing some Math with some chalk ~ good job!

Refusing to look at the camera
She is definitely 100% Rogers!

Playing with Ella Grace

We enjoyed most of our Sunday afternoon playing outside. The kids played on their swing-set, rode their bikes & scooters, drew with sidewalk chalk, played golf, played with Ella ~ and the list goes on and on.........It was so nice outside today here in North Georgia.

Cousins

2009-02-08T19:16:00.005-05:00

The Terrible 2's

The Fantastic 4

Eden, Iris Anne, Lily & Emma Grace ~ at Asa's party on Saturday. I was not able to attend because I had to work.....thanks Jo for the pics!

Happy Birthday little guy!

Uncle Rhett visit

2009-02-07T20:13:00.004-05:00

Nice face, Rhett! (not!)

My 1st born & I
~twins~

This is the cutest pic ~ ever!

after chocolate chip cookies & ice cream....can you tell?

Saturday night Uncle Rhett came to visit Emma & Ryan and ended up spending the night! We just ate chocolate chip cookies & ice cream so yes, they are hyper! So needless to say......it's almost bed time before Jro has a panic attack! :) lol

2009-02-06T19:00:00.000-05:00

When I try to clean and put things away in storage....this is what I get. LOL

2009-02-06T18:49:00.000-05:00

So, it's almost that time of the year again & we are getting excited! Emma Grace will be playing T-Ball again with her very own Daddy as the Head Coach! She is excited to be playing with Lily again but, this year Mia will join them! Aaron (Mia's Dad) will be the other coach. We will miss Edi-Bug this year who will be playing for her school. Emma says she can't wait!

Emma Wins $100.00!

2009-02-02T20:39:00.003-05:00

We each purchased "Squares" for the Super Bowl on Sunday for $1 each. As a family, we had 20 chances at winning and Emma Grace pulled threw to win a hondo. She said she is saving it for her trip to DISNEY in May. Congrats Bud! :)

Surprise!!!

2009-01-30T22:56:00.004-05:00

Surprise! ~ her reaction

Jess & Jenn

"us"
The Bell Family ~ the 3 siblings look so much alike!

Friday night we attended a surprise party for Diane at Planet of the Grapes. Happy Birthday Diane Sheperd!

Emma is growing up!!!!

2009-01-28T14:01:00.004-05:00

So, we had our first Parent-Teacher Conference this morning with Mrs. Bridgette. She had nothing but great things to say about Emma. She said she was the "leader" of the class and was very very smart. She also said she was doing great with her reading as well. She did 2 different assessments, one in August & one in January and it was good to compare the two to see how much she has learned. This deserves a treat Emma Grace ~ good job. We are so proud of you!!!! :)

Kevin, Joe & Nick

2009-01-27T19:40:00.003-05:00

A photo of the JoeBros from November 07 concert

yes......the Jonas Brothers. Emma asked me today if I was going to take her to see the Jonas Brothers. I guess she heard on Disney or the radio they were getting ready to release their tour dates, etc. I can't even imagine what these tickets will go for considering I paid out the you-know-what for Hannah Montana Meets Miley Cyrus tickets......I am anxious to see. I said, "Don't you remember that they were on the tour with Hannah when we saw her?" She replied, "Duh, but I can see them again!" Funny how children think $ grows on trees huh?

We will see ~ as if a trip to DISNEY in May isn't enough..........

It Won't Be Like This For Long

2009-01-27T19:02:00.003-05:00

So, I heard this song on the radio the other night and it brought tears to my eyes. It is by Darius Rucker (previously lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish). I thought to myself this day is coming as I was driving (crying like a baby) that I have 2 girls and this day will be here before I know it. I just wanted to share the lyrics because it is so true so take a listen as I have it as my new song on here.

He didnt have to wake up
He'd been up all nite
Lay'n there in bed listen'nTo his new born baby cry
He makes a pot of coffee
He splashes water on his face
His wife gives him a kiss and says It's gonna be OK

It wont be like this for long
One day soon we'll look back laugh'n
At the week we brought her home
This phase is gonna fly by
So baby just hold onIt wont be like this for long
Four years later bout four thirty
She's crawling in their bed
And when he drops her off at preschool
She's clinging to his leg
The teacher peels her off of him
He says what can I do
She says now dont you worry
This will only last a week or two

It wont be like this for long
One day soon we'll drop her off
And she wont even know your gone
This phase is gonna fly by
If you can just hold on

It wont be like this for long
One day soon she'll be a teenager
And at times you'll think she hates him
Then he'll walk her down the isle
And he'll raise her vale
But right now she up and cry'n
And the truth is that he dont mind
As he kisses her good night
And she says her prayers
He lays down there beside her
Till her eyes are finally closed
And just watch'n her it breaks his heart
Cause he already knows

It wont be like this for long
One day soon that little girl is gonna be
All grown up and gone
Yeah this phase is gonna fly by
He's try'n to hold onIt wont be like this for long
It wont be like this for long

Making Messes

2009-01-27T18:52:00.003-05:00

My girls LOVE to make messes and who would have thought that they never clean up after themselves? Ok, sometimes they do. Anyways, check out Ryan's few face above.

New Family Member

2009-01-17T15:55:00.004-05:00

Ella Grace taking her first bath in the sink!

So excited!
Look at that face!

Cute!

Eric surprised the girls Saturday afternoon with a boxer puppy! We have not had a silent second in the house since then and the girls are both overwhelmed with joy! I am not the animal lover by any means but I figure it's time for me to finally give in......Welcome Ella Grace to our family!

Greenstreakin' Rap Video

2009-01-15T20:31:00.003-05:00

Ok ~ most of you know I work for Windstream and this video finally leaked on youtube. I knew about it when it first was shot but now it's hit the web for everyone to view and it is absolutely hilarious! Check out the link below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI7r4ny6Lxg

Oh, the DRAMA!

2009-01-14T19:47:00.004-05:00

Pretty as a Princess!

2009-01-14T19:47:00.003-05:00

Kyle XY

2009-01-12T10:06:00.003-05:00

Ok ~ some of you may not know what this show is or about but it is awesome! We are so excited that Season 3 starts tonight! It comes on ABC Family.....you need to watch it! And no, the two people in the picture above do not have belly buttons........are you curious to see what this show is all about? I promise, you will become addictive to it!

Happy Birthday Lily!

2009-01-09T21:59:00.005-05:00

7 years old today ~ Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Eden & Iris Anne
Ra Ra

Look how pretty....

Liza ~ cheese!

Mia from the side view ~ it's a mohawk

Madi, Ra & Mia

Ra & Madi

Emma & Baby Macy

We celebrated Lily's 7th Birthday Friday night Club Lily Lu Style!