More fun in the sun...

More fun in Florida today. We miss ALL of our family and can't wait to get home to see everyone. Too bad the video of Logan in the pool won't post. I will keep trying!!

Daddy, me and Mr. Pirate

Me and Daddy at the beach today!

Papa showing how tall the sand cliff is at the beach.

Teeth...we are working on getting 2 more (4 total at the top and 2 at the bottom)
Mommy and Daddy and Me! Look at my new shoes!!

We will be home soon!!

More fun in Florida!

The center of attention...

Taking a Choo-Choo ride with Mimi

Ready for the pool...

Logan just love swimming in the pool. We are going to have to get him in some swim lessons at the Y. He just kicks and laughs. I have a video...hopefully it will post.

S~

We are in Florida!!

Greetings from sunny Florida! Thank goodness for breaks from school and work! Today was beautiful--sun, sand, shopping...what more could we need? Logan had so much fun today in the pool with daddy. He just kicked his feet and splashed in the water. I will try to get a video tomorrow. Talk about spoiled...Logan is getting so much attention from Mimi, Papa, Aunt Anita and Uncle J...and of course Mommy and Daddy. Enjoy the pictures...we miss you Aunt Carrie, Uncle Sean and Savannah Leigh! You must come with us next time!!

More pictures to come from our vacation...

S~

Hurricane Ike visits Kentucky!

Yes, that is right...Hurricane Ike came all the way to Kentucky last weekend and things are still NOT back to normal. Sunday afternoon hurricane force winds battered most of the Kentuckiana (Kentucky and Indiana) region--Louisville got the worst, by far. Thankfully, we never lost power only the phone and internet for a bit on Monday. Though WE never lost power, Aunt Carrie, Uncle Sean, Savannah, Mimi and Papa, DID!! So the Hoene's have had a houseful since Sunday...Savannah and Logan have been together 24/7 for going on 5 days and Mimi has clocked some over time watching the kids. All I can say is...WHEW!!

Actually, all I can say is...It could have been much worse. My family is SAFE, my house is SAFE, we have PLENTY of food and water, and what is a few hours without email anyway? It could have been MUCH worse. In fact, I work for Shelby County Public Schools and in Mrs. LaGrange's 4th grade classroom yesterday, there was an empty seat. Why? A 10-year old boy helping his family by mowing the lawn on Sunday, no longer sits there...a victim of a freak accident as a result of the high winds on Sunday.

If you never lost power, it could have been worse.
If you were without electricity for a few days and had to "rough it" or move in with family, it could have been worse.
If your freezer is empty because you had to throw out spoiled food but have a full belly because of someone's kindness, it could have been worse.
If your home is pitch black because of the tangled tree limbs outside your window but your toilet flushes and your floors are dry, it could have been worse.

Each day I begin by thanking God for all he has blessed our family with...but this week, I have been doubly blessed because amidst all of the chaos and tragedy around, my family has been right here beside me and in my heart, I know that it could have been so much worse.

As a side note, all family members including Nana, Grandaddy, Aunt Alicia and Uncle Jason are all safe and with power. Many blessings...

Until next time...
S~

The Little Prince

The Prince and his Princess

I LOVE taking a BATH!!

Look at me with my sippee cup!!

Graham Crackers--yummy!

Can't find me...

I know I can get it...

Yes, it has been a bit since I have posted...sorry! But those of you with little ones know just how busy life can be...it is hard to believe that August has come and gone. I turned 35 on August 16 and it was the best birthday ever because I have the best present EVER--a loving family and beautiful son (http://sunshinesavannahleigh.blogspot.com/2008/08/aunt-sissys-birthday.html).

Other events have also happened--family birthdays, Logan's first trip to the KY State Fair, Oldham County Day (slept through both of these outings)and many more, but now it is almost September and we are gearing up for the BIG GAME--Cats vs. Cards and some down time to rejuvenate over the long weekend!!

Since Logan has become mobile, he is REALLY busy and CURIOUS!! I love to watch him discover new places and new things. It is almost as if I can see the pathways in his brain just going to town. He is SOOOOO smart!! He had a big week with Mimi--tea party (he was the host of course, being the only male), picking Carrington up from school, discovering the kitchen, and graham crackers (mimi, not mommy!). Enjoy the photos...

~S

We are CRAWLING!!!

Yep! Can you believe it? Logan is just barely 7 months old and he is crawling!!!! Logan has been sitting up for about 2 months now, but Chad and I always had to actually sit him up. He couldn't figure out how to go from laying down to sitting up. Well, last Monday, he figured that out. Needless to say, I knew the crawling would be coming next BUT I never DREAMED it would happen so soon after.

Hopefully this video will post. It is a bit long and he doesn't actually crawl until the very end. In fact, he teases you a bit and then finally he crawls. We are so blessed and can't believe how fast he is growing and learning. We love him so very much!! Enjoy!

Yes, that is a Notre Dame onesie he is wearing. I remember when we purchased those in January right after he was born. I thought..."He will never grow into these??" Little did I know it would only take 7 months to get there...

S~

It's Official...

Well, sort of...when I started designing my website, I didn't realize when it was published to the internet it would have this funky URL. So, eventually (when the free trial runs out) that will change. But for now, you can find Images by Staci at:

http://web.me.com/stacirenee

Yes, it's wierd...sorry!! Please leave comments about the site, the prices, if you want me to take your pictures. I value your thoughts and ideas.

S~