I don't think I've mentioned it on here yet, but I've started cycling. I wanted to do something to help increase health and get in shape. I love it. I love the friends I've met. I love how I feel. The cold weather now...not so much.

Anyhow, when I started I set a goal to ride in the Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, which was 25 miles. Turns out it was about 32 and a tough ride. Pretty steep hill at the beginning, on the roads and ended up on the trail along the river. Had a great time. Did it. LOVED the feeling of success!

Christmas Photographs in a Snap

Snapped some quick shots out in the backyard for their Christmas cards....
Not the best, but I think they are pretty darn adorable.

32 Candles

Happy Birthday to ME!

My goodness, I'm getting old. 32.
Twice the age of the gal on Sixteen Candles.
That's a great movie.

Where's my Jake?

Here's the littlest nephew, Matthew. He makes my heart smile.
Seriously. I've actually been able to really watch him grow up.
Since they now live in Tulsa I get to see them almost weekly.
Beats the few times a year visits to Texas.

I'm loving it. I'm so blessed that they are here!


He loves me.. and he loves kisses.
Don't let him fool you.

Appropriate picture for Aunt Emily's blog...
Aunt Emily and here munchkins.
Kate-6, Will-4, Andrew-2, Matthew-6 months

October Zoo Tales

I've been so bad at this thing. I think I say that multiple times.
I've thought about starting over with a fresh blog, fresh thoughts.... but I am not quite the blogger I had hoped to be.
I'm thinking I might start one when I begin my own teaching adventures in the classroom.
For now, this is mostly the adventures of Aunt Emily.
That seems to be my most prominent role these days.

And, of course.... the subjects of Aunt Emily.

These were taken in October at the Tulsa Zoo.
Kate and Will were trying to convince Andrew to be a lion!






Of course, we had to throw Matthew in there too! He looks thrilled!

There's the smiling boy... he was 5 months here.


Kate... goofy picture, but fun...