Belew Babble

Our Little Cupcake is 2

2012-01-21T14:28:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Minnie Carol! You are so loved!

Christmas 2010

2012-01-21T14:23:00.000-06:00

We had a wonderful Christmas with family. We began the Christmas festivities with The Belew family Christmas. Then later in the week we celebrated The Mayer family Christmas. This was the first year that we got to be home Christmas morning for our kids to enjoy their gifts. We also were able to attend church on Christmas morning and the service was beautiful. We are so blessed!Corley was Joseph in his Christmas program at school and he did such a great job.

Belew Family Christmas

Daddy and Minnie

Opening presents is hard work!!!!

Four Generations

Liam thinks Minnie is CRAZY!!

Sweet Girls!!

PawPaw and Charles

The GREASTEST gifts of all...my precious gifts from God!

Catch Up!!

2011-11-12T17:14:00.009-06:00

Well, going back to work and having three kids has made things a little hectic around The Belew house. So here is what you have missed out on the last several months.
Corley Scott Belew turned 4!!

Charles Russell Childress turned 8!

Minnie Carol Belew is growing like a weed!

Five Years Later

2011-08-27T21:18:00.000-05:00

After five wonderful years at home with my three precious kiddos I returned to the classroom this week. It was all in God's hands!!
Back in January Bill and I decided that I would begin subbing and seein how things worked for us. Then the budget cuts began and teaching jobs were not going to be easy to come by. We prayed long and hard about what was right for our family and we determined that if God inteded for me to be in the classroom it would have to be in Winters, Texas. We have made our home here and it was not ok for me to drive and be away from the family. Well, just let me say GOD IS GOOD!!!
In July I recieved a call from our new elementary principal and new superintendent. They asked me if I would like to be a BLIZZARD this year and I was filled with JOY!!! God has given me the opportunity to be an influence on HIS children and I hope and pray I will be a GODLY influence on them!
So, here is to a GREAT year as a BLIZZARD!!!

The BEST 5 years!

2011-07-26T14:11:00.008-05:00

Bill and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary on July 8. I have never been so happy and am so thankful for such a wonderful Godly husband and father for my children.
We were able to take a trip to Jamaica to celebrate!!!

We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets every evening.

The beautiful blue water!!

We have honestly been so blessed in our first 5 years of marriage. I'm looking forward to what God has planned for us in the future!

Summer Pics

2011-07-26T13:30:00.010-05:00

We've had a CRAZY summer!! It just seems like we've constantly been on the go, but we've had so much fun along the way.

Charles went to camp at T Bar M for a week at the end of June and LOVED it!!!!

Then for July 4th we spent the week on Lake LBJ with my entire family!! We had a BLAST!!!!
Cousins

Big E and Manny with their grandkids.

Sweet Minnie Carol!

My two little fishermen!

The kids and adults all had a blast tubbing!!

There is nothing better than having fun with your family!!!!

SUMMER

2011-06-03T14:53:00.001-05:00

We're READY!!!!

Spring

2011-06-03T14:13:00.008-05:00

WOW!! We've had a BUSY spring!!

BASEBALL

End of school programs

The first grade did a musical called "How Does Your Garden Grow". Charles was the "HEAD" weed and lead them in their weed rap. It was GREAT!!
My little WEED

I'm so PROUD of Charles!! He made straight A's ALL year and will be a 2nd grader next year!! Way To Go CHARLES!!!!

Corley did a program where his class counted to 10 and said their color words in english and spanish. He also said his "BIG BOY" name, which is Corley Scott Belew!

Miss Minnie just go dragged around to all the differnet activities!! She's a TROOPER!!

Spring Break 2011

2011-03-30T09:59:00.013-05:00

We had a relaxing Spring Break this year. We stayed home all week and did chores around the house. But when the weekend rolled around we loaded up and headed to Lubbock for some family fun with John, Paige, Blair Bear, and Walker Talker.

On Friday evening we had fun swimming at the hotel. Then we headed over to John and Paige's for pizza. YUMMY!!!

Minnie Carol swimming with her daddy!

Charles loves to swim!

Blair and Corley relaxing in the hot tub!

Bill, Minnie, John, and Walker

Goodnight HUGS!

On Saturday we all met at the Science Spectrum. The kids young and old had a wonderful time!!

My precious children!

WEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Digging

Climbing Wall

CHEESE!!!

We had so much fun and can't wait to do it again soon!!!

A Day at the ZOO!

2011-03-30T09:05:00.012-05:00

Ready for the zoo!

Checking out the flamingos!

Hey Mr. Alligator!

The white tiger is beautiful.

ROAR!!!!

Enjoying the beautiful day at the zoo!

Monkeys, Monkeys, Monkeys!!!!

The new Prairie Dog exhibit is open!

It was a FUN day at the ZOO!

Yee Haw!!

2011-03-16T11:26:00.011-05:00

A few weeks ago we enjoyed the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. The kids had a GREAT time at the carnival and watching the rodeo TWICE. I missed Friday nights performance because I had strep throat...YUCK!!! Bill was such a good daddy and took the boys ALL by himself! Miss Minnie stayed with Big E and Manny! I was feeling better by Saturday so I joined the gang for the afternoon performance. Thanks to Nana and PawPaw for taking us to the rodeo Saturday afternoon!! The boys had a blast riding the mechanical bull. I REALLY hope this is just a phase little boys go through!!!! Enjoy the pictures!

Cowboy Charles

Cowboy Corley

Our Little Cowgirl

Minnie and her PawPaw

Minnie Carol Belew

2011-01-31T08:34:00.012-06:00

My precious baby girl you are such a joy to our family. I can't believe a year has already gone by and you are growing up. It has been a wonderful, crazy, and fun first year.

Minnie's one year stats:
Weight: 23lb 4oz (82%)
Height: 30.25 in (84%)

Minnie started walking on her birthday, January 7th. She is getting pretty fast trying to keep up with her two big brothers. Minnie loves the boys and they adore her and always want to help with her, which she really doesn't like. She has NO problem making it known when she doesn't want something or like something. The girl has a VOICE!!

Minnie's favorite things:
Dora the Explorer
Nanna (Bananas)
Milk
Cleaning out drawers
Her Blankie and Night Night(pacifier)
Being outside

Minnie, we hope that you continue to be the loving and happy girl you are now. My prayer is that you will grow into a beautiful young lady who loves the Lord. You are a blessing to our family and we love you always.

Minnie Carol is ONE!!!!

2011-01-13T10:30:00.007-06:00

My precious baby girl is ONE! We celebrated on Saturday with a family princess birthday party. She had a great time as did everyone! We fixed fajatas and I (yes ALL by myself) made her birthday cake. It wasn't the best in the world, but for my first time I thought I did ok! Here are a few pictures from the fun! I will post a detailed first year story soon!

The BIRTHDAY girl!

Riding her new rocking horse!

The CAKE!!

Daddy, Mommy, and The BIRTHDAY girl!

Crazy Christmas

2011-01-03T13:28:00.008-06:00

Christmas is always a crazy time for our family and this year was just as crazy as ever!! We had Santa the weekend before Christmas because Charles was going to spend Christmas with his dad this year. It was so nice to do it early because the kids had lots of time to enjoy their gifts. Usually they get their gifts and then we have to hurry up and get somewhere to celebrate another Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I love being with our families during the holidays, but it was so nice just to spend the day at home and let the kids enjoy their Christmas gifts. Our kids get their Santa gift and then get 3 gifts under our tree. We did the 3 gifts because Jesus recieved 3 gifts from the Wise Men. It has really helped our children understand the TRUE meaning of Christmas! I hope each of you had a very blessed Christmas with those that you love!

Charles, Corley, and Minnie Carol in their Christmas pj's.

Minnie Carol and her new baby doll.

Charles and Corley in their new Mossey Oak sweatshirts.

Corley and his grain bins (YES he is his daddy's child...he LOVES these!)

Charles and his Drew Bree's jersey and Saints hat.

BIG NEWS!!!

2010-12-17T10:55:00.001-06:00

Charles shot his first BUCK!!!!

Polar Express

2010-12-13T14:48:00.007-06:00

This weekend we went to Lubbock to take a train to the North Pole! We boarded the Polar Express and headed North (well really west, but the kids didn't notice).

Along the way we had hot chocolate and sugar cookies while the story was read.

As the story ended we arrived at the North Pole and saw Santa and all his Elves.
We couldn't believe it when Santa boarded the train and gave each of us a silver bell.
You know what....IT JINGLED!!!!

We all had a BLAST on the Polar Express! I loved the expressions on my kids faces all night...PRICELESS!!

Wedding Weekend

2010-12-02T11:48:00.010-06:00

My brother David got married this weekend to a wonderful girl. We are so happy to have Sarah and her little girl Chloe in our family. Here a few pictures from a fun, but exhausting weekend!!
The Belew Family

Me, David, and Dad

Dana, Me, Brea

My Sweet Hubby and I

Corley dancing with his cousin Lena Kate

Miss Chloe

I know...for some reason I didn't get a picture of the bride and groom. It isn't easy keeping up with three kiddos, being a bridemaid, and being the groom's sister. I was so honored that by brother had a brother/sister dance because he couldn't have the mother/groom dance. Thank you David for thinking that much of me. I was truly honored...I love you!!!

Blessings

2010-11-22T16:58:00.003-06:00

This afternoon my sweet Charles came running into the house from the bus with a HUGE smile on his face. I said,"did you have a good day a school" and Charles said, "Yes! I wrote a Thanksgiving story for you and I'm going to read it to you." It made my heart SMILE!!

Charles' Story
"I am thankful for God. Because he hlps me when I have a hard time with my werk. I am thankful for my mom because she takse me to do fun thags. I am thank ful for my hors becaus he takse me for a ride."
By Charles CRC Childress

You know sometimes I wonder if my kids really know how much I love them. It seems like so often I'm on their case, but it is because I do love them and want them to be good people. When Charles read this to me today I just lost it. He said, "Mom why are you crying." I told him, "Charles it is because I'm so proud of you and love you so much." This was a HUGE answered prayer because I've really been struggling with my ability as a mother. Thank you God for all your many BLESSINGS!

MY SWEET CHARLES

Breakfast with Santa

2010-11-22T16:31:00.006-06:00

This weekend Corley, Minnie, and I went to have Breakfast with Santa. It was so much fun! Manny and Aunt Dana joined us too! The kids had a great time doing the cupcake walk, making reindeer food, and Corley got his face painted. BUT we didn't sit in Santa's lap or get too close for that matter, because a certain little boy is SO scared of him!!! We had a great time anyways and look forward to making it a tradition!!

October is Over

2010-11-03T12:31:00.000-05:00

Wow!!! I can't believe October is Over! I'm trying to catch my breath!!!!
We are in full swing of cotton harvest which means I'm basically a single mom for a month!! I PROMISE I don't want to raise these 3 little blessing all by myself. So, since I didn't post ALL month here are a few pictures. Enjoy!

Fall Blessings to you all!!!

September in Pictures

2010-10-08T21:03:00.001-05:00

First day of first grade!(Oh, and he lost his first tooth!)

Sitting up all by herself!

Daddy giving the speech at the Blizzard peprally!!

Charles turned 7!!

A little Tech football!!

Cause Mommy loves her Red Raiders!!

A little birthday cake for the 5 of us...the boys both got strep the day before the party:(

A little backyard football to close it out!!

Playing Catch Up...

2010-10-08T20:50:00.000-05:00

it seems like that is all I do anymore! As we added our third and FINAL member of the Belew family in 2010 it has been an enormous blessing, but also a HUGE change in our daily lives. With two little munchkins we could play a little man to man defense, but with three it is all about the zone around here. I hate to say it but sometimes it gets the better of me. I have had many not so great "mommy moments" these past nine months, and this has resulted in a BUNCH on "mommy guilt". I just hope with all of our faith and trust in God we can raise these little guys according to His will.
So, I'm going to try and be better about updating our blog. Maybe I won't be playing "catch up" so much in the near future!

Summer Vacation

2010-08-23T14:05:00.000-05:00

We ended our summer with a family vacation to San Antonio. You better bet we hit up all the cool spots!

First, we had a little celebrating to do since it was Corley's third birthday. He wanted to celebrate at the Rainforest Cafe so that is what we did.

The rest of our vacation was spent at Sea World, the zoo, and the Buckhorn Museum. Here are some pics from Sea World, but somebody forgot her camera the day we went to the zoo and Buckhorn!!!

To finish out our vacation we headed down to South Texas for a visit with my Cousin Lane and his family. It was so nice to see them and just spend the day visiting, eating, swimming, and well eating so more. His wife Elaine is an AMAZING cook and we so enjoyed the meal. The kids had so much fun playing with Lena Kate and we hope we get to see them again really soon.

Lane and Elaine

Here is a picture of all the kids, but they were having too much fun playing to pose for a picture.

We had such a nice family vacation! It was nothing fancy or too exciting, but it was just what we needed. We spent LOTS of time just playing with our kids and enjoying them.
I promise I will try to be better about blogging, but with 3 kiddos constantly on the go it is sometimes hard.
Love and Blessings until next time!

Life is GOOD

2010-07-16T21:18:00.001-05:00

A wonderful holiday weekend at the ranch with family...GOOD!

A relaxing and enjoyable night in Wimberley to celebrate our anniversary...GOOD!

And, there was an ENGAGEMENT...WONDERFUL!

Congrats to David and Sarah!

Life is a BLESSING and SO GOOD!!

Family Fun in the Sun

2010-06-27T14:48:00.000-05:00

This weekend we decided last minute to head over to the lake for a little family fun. It was our first time out for the summer and I hope we get to go again soon! We had the BEST time and just got to enjoy our sweet family.
First up we did a little celebrating for our nephew's 13th birthday.
Happy Birthday Kyler!

Sweet Ashlyn lovin on her big brother.

After a good night's sleep with the pitter patter of rain on the roof of the travel trailer it was time for some good ole camp breakfast.
Bill the cook with a little instruction for Miss Minnie.

With our belly's full it was time for some FUN!!!
Corley, Charles, and Ashlyn ready for the lake.

Off we go!!!

We spent the weekend swimmin, fishin, and tubbin!!!

And at the end of the day....

We had a blast this weekend and look forward to many more weekends at the lake.

5 Months Old

2010-06-16T15:00:00.000-05:00

Miss Minnie Carol you have completed our precious little family. Your are such a happy little girl as long as your tummy is full and you have had your beauty sleep. You love for your big brothers to talk to you and play with you. The look in your eyes when you look up at them makes my heart smile. The boys call you their little "Roley poly" because you are rolling over all the time. My favorite time with you is in the mornings when I go to get you out of your bed and you look up at me with those big brown eyes and SMILE. Your Daddy's heart melts when he comes home from work in the evenings to a beautiful smile. We are so thankful to God for sharing you with us. We love you always our precious baby girl!

Wheat Harvest 2010

2010-06-05T16:53:00.000-05:00

Kindergarten Graduation

2010-05-27T13:11:00.000-05:00

My oh my how time flies! Charles graduated from Kindergaten this morning. He is growing up and has become a wonderful young man. Way to go my man!!!

Brendon walking Charles to get his diploma.

Rescue 911

2010-05-27T12:44:00.000-05:00

Do any of you remember the television way back when called Rescue 911? Well, I almost feel like we were on the show today. Remember in a previous post when I talked about the award Charles would receive for being our HERO and saving his little brothers life. Well, that all happened this morning and I could not be more proud of that precious boy.
Marilyn Egan who is the Runnels County Judge came to the school awards ceremony this morning and gave the 911 Hero award to my baby boy. Not only was Judge Egan there, but the 911 dispatcher who took Charles' call, Carla Bruha was there. How blessed are we to be able to say THANK YOU to these wonderful people. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house as Judge Egan talked about what Charles had done.
Charles Russell Childress you make us all so very proud and you will always be our HERO! We love you!

Charles with Judge Egan and Carla

The Joys of Country Life

2010-05-18T11:42:00.000-05:00

I know it has been a long time since I posted last, but I didn't have Internet at my little country home until today. WOOHOO!!!! I'm so excited!
So here is what we've been up to lately in pictures.

Miss Priss got baptized and as you can tell her big brothers are really proud of her!

Charles got student of the month in March. He was recognized at the school board meeting. This is him with Mr. Hutton our superintendent. I'm so proud of him!!

Guess who caught their first fish??? Way to go Corley!!!!

We have had a wonderful spring and are looking forward to a great summer. I hope you all have a very blessed week!

My Hero, My Miracle, My God...

2010-03-20T14:11:00.000-05:00

My Hero

My Miracle

My God is always there and always GOOD!
On the beautiful afternoon of February 25, 2010 my life was forever changed. We were outside enjoying the beautiful afternoon when the unthinkable happened.
Bill and the boys had been riding horses down at the round pen and headed back towards the house. Charles was walking and Corley was riding his John Deere Gator. They stopped to throw some rocks in the creek. Bill watched them for a few minutes and then they all headed towards the house. Well, Corley's Gator got stuck and he started throwing rocks in the creek again. Bill sent Charles to go get him and the next thing we know Charles is screaming that Corley feel in the creek. Bill immediately jumped in after him, but he was not breathing. When I looked down and saw Bill holding him I honestly thought my precious little boy was gone. Bill immediately did CPR and then I heard the most glorious sound EVER. Corley started crying!! This all happened in a matter of maybe 2 minutes, but it seemed like forever. So, to make a very long story short Corley got to take a helicopter ride to Cooks in Fort Worth. Mommy and Daddy had to make the long 3 hour drive that seemed like 10 hours. Corley was perfectly fine and we came home the next morning.
My Hero, Charles was such a BIG BOY and made the 911 call. He remained calm the whole time and answered all of the operators questions. He even gave them our address, but since we live in the country they didn't know how to get to us. Mr. Charles was SO AMAZING that he is going to receive and award from the County Judge and the end of the year awards ceremony at school(SHHH....don't tell him because it is a SURPRISE!!). I am so proud of him and how he saved his little brother life!
My Miracle, is perfectly healthy and happy. He is perfect in every way because our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was with him that day and everyday.
My God was right beside us all during this very scary time. He gave Bill the composure to administer CPR and keep his cool. He gave me the ability to cry out in prayer to Him and to make the difficult decision to let our little boy go on a helicopter ride all by himself. He gave Charles the ability to scream for help and to make the 911 call. God is good all the time and all the time God is good!

Miss Minnie Carol Belew

2010-02-02T09:24:00.000-06:00

She's Here...

2010-01-12T14:21:00.000-06:00

Minnie Carol Belew was born January 7, 2010 at 10:34 a.m. She weighed 8lbs. 2oz. and was 19 inches long. We are all doing well and everyone is adjusting to having a new addition. I will post pictures soon!

Counting the days....

2010-01-05T10:05:00.000-06:00

Yes,we are counting down the days until the arrival of our precious new gift from God.

Well, let me back up a little bit. We had a failure to communicate on Sunday afternoon. About 8:30 a.m. I started having contractions about 2-5 minutes apart. SO, we thought we better pack up and head to San Angelo since it is an hour drive. They put me on the monitors and sure enough I was having STRONG contractions, but I never dilated past a 2 so I got sent home.

Now the plan is to go see Dr. Wilson tomorrow and schedule induction for Thursday morning. This is a little bitter sweet for me because my Daddy is out of town. He has NEVER missed the birth of one of my kids, but he had an amazing opportunity to go play golf at Pebble Beach. I told him six months ago to go ahead and make plans for his trip. I wasn't due until January 15th so we probably wouldn't induce until the 11th or so. That worked out great because he would be back, but things have changed and he will probably not make it back. It will be fine and I will have my sweet aunt and in-laws there to support me, but I'm still a little sad my Daddy is going to miss it. After all he is over the moon about this baby being a girl and he is the one who picked out her name!

So, this is the plan for now and I will try to have someone update you all when Miss Minnie Carol Belew arrives.

Blessings to you all in this New Year!

HO! HO! HO!

2009-12-10T12:52:00.000-06:00

This past weekend we went to Christmas at Old Ft. Concho. And guess what????

We got to eat breakfast with SANTA!!!

It was so much fun! Charles could hardly wait to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas. Corley on the other hand wasn't to sure what to think, but he didn't cry.
We enjoyed jumbo pancakes and sausage in the old stables and got to listen to the Marachi band play Christmas carols while we ate.

After breakfast and visiting with Santa we made the rounds. The boys loved all the soldiers, cannons, and horses. I think they might have learned a little too!

What a fabulous family weekend we had!!

We are still here...

2009-12-03T11:07:00.000-06:00

and as busy as ever! Charles is taking gymnastics and participating in PIPS(players in progress). Corley....well he is just everywhere and into everything. Bill is in the middle of cotton harvest so we don't get to see him much. As for me I'm trying to get all of our Christmas done and prepare for the arrival of our precious baby girl. I will be induced on Monday, January 11, 2010!
So, yes I'm still here, but just trying to keep my head above water! I will post more when I get time! Remember what CHRISTmas is all about:)

Fall

2009-11-05T13:23:00.000-06:00

I've been very reflective the last few weeks. Fall is my favorite time of the year and was also my mother's favorite. I've been reminded of her so much lately and I deeply miss her.

She has now been gone for almost 12 years and it still hurts so much. I miss her the most I think when I'm preparing to bring another one of God's children into this world. She never got to see me graduate from college, get married, or meet any of my children. She always told me what a great mom I would be and I just wish she was her to help me and encourage me.

My kids know that my mom died from a nasty thing called cancer, but I don't think they completely understand. They call her Kayro because that is what Bailey Joe and Gunter Pennington named her years ago. I can't wait for my kids to meet Kayro one day in God's heavenly kingdom.

I think I have had an especially hard time lately because this baby is a little girl. My mom would be SO excited! I miss her when I'm shopping for Minnie, working on her room, going to my doctors appointments, or just want to call her and talk about it. I've been blessed with wonderful family and friends, but nobody can replace your mom.

My mom was a beautiful woman inside and out. She loved her Lord like no other and she loved her family to the moon and back. Mom I miss you everyday and can't wait to dance with you in heaven!

Update

2009-11-03T13:43:00.000-06:00

Well, I have finally figured out how to decorate Minnie Carol's room. It took a little while, but I think it will be precious. It was a little hard because I'm so used to the boys and we just always go with the western theme. I had to put more thought into this and it wasn't easy.

We found this sweet lady in Llano who has a really neat store. She sales fabrics and makes bedding. Her fabrics are beautiful and she is a sweetheart too! I'll post pics as soon as I get the bedding.

On another note we had a good Halloween week. We carved a pumpkin together as a family and had a BLAST! The boys thought it was so much fun.

We are busy around the Belew house and are looking forward to the holidays. Hope everyone has a blessed week!

It's Time

2009-10-13T11:38:00.000-05:00

I have been thinking about Minnie Carol's nursery for a while, but with two active little boys have done nothing about it. I really don't know what I want and haven't had an opportunity to look.

Well, just when this was really starting to bother me I got a phone call. Annette(my angel mom) called and asked if I wanted to go to Boerne and San Antonio this weekend and shop for Minnie Carol. YES,YES,YES...if you know me very well this is right up my alley! So on Friday I'm going to meet my Mom and Shelley in San Antonio for a fun girls weekend. YIPPEE!!!

Now, let me explain about the angel mom. Almost 11 years ago my precious mother died from breast cancer when I was only 20 and my brother was 17. My mom was my everything!!! However, she had instilled a strong faith in me and my brother and my Dad is amazing. With the help of God we have continued to live our lives with joy because that is what she wanted. Before she died she made it very clear to all 3 of us that she wanted my Dad to be happy and if that meant him getting remarried then she wanted us to support him. Well, about 5 years ago that special someone came into my Dad's life. Annette was the angel that Mom had sent for him and we are so blessed to have her in our lives.

I'm so thankful that she called and asked me to go shopping with her for little Minnie Carol. Believe me one of the hardest things about loosing my Mom is not having her here for the birth of my children. Thanks Annette for loving me like your own!

I just want all of you out there who still have your mother's to take an extra moment and thank God for them. You never know when he is going to call them home.

I'm looking so forward to Friday and hopefully will have pictures of Minnie Carol's baby bedding next week.

Blessing!!!

Birthday Party

2009-10-08T09:52:00.000-05:00

Well, I promised I would give you an update on the boys birthday party. So I'm finally getting around to it. They, or should I say Charles, wanted a football themed party. So this is what we went for and I thought it was perfect. We had about 20 kids come and lots of family and friends. We had a bounce house, cake and homemade ice cream (thanks Nana and Jackie), and lots of fun football games. It was a lot of work, but so worth all the SMILES from my precious little boys. Here are a few pics from the party.

Since we are talking about birthday's we are going to celebrate a NEW BIRTH in early January. Most of you already know this, but I haven't really talked about it on my blog. We are expecting a precious baby GIRL. Wow, that is still really hard for this mom of two boys to believe! We are all so excited to meet Miss Minnie Carol Belew. Her name is super special too! Minnie was my great-grandmother's name and Carol was my mother's name. We are looking forward to another blessing from God.

My BIG Boy

2009-09-22T11:54:00.000-05:00

Well, it doesn't seem possible that my first born will be SIX years old tomorrow. I seems like just yesterday he was a little baby, but has grown into a wonderful little boy.

Right now Charles is really into riding his horse(which he has loved since he was a little thing) and anything COUNTRY. He is also really enjoying his gymnastics class on Monday nights.

This weekend we are having a football themed party for all the family and friends. So stay tuned for pictures from the boys birthday party.

Happy Birthday Charles Russell! You are truly a joy in my life!

Summer Fun

2009-09-15T12:21:00.000-05:00

Well, this summer was fast, furious, and tons of FUN! We spent lots of time with family and friends at BBQ's, the swimming pool, and just hanging out. AND....we went to DISNEYLAND!!!!!!
It was the BEST family vacation ever! The boys just loved it and Bill and I had a blast too. We got to meet Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Mr. Incredible, and many more. The boys rode all the rides and saw all the sights.

We also got to spend a day at the Long Beach aquarium and harbor. It was so COOL! The boys got to see all kinds of fish, sharks, sea lions, seals, and much more. They also got to take a cruise around the harbor in a BIG boat.

Oh, and I can't forget that a certain little boy turned 2 on the trip to Disneyland!

Happy Birthday Corley Scott Belew!!!!

We can't wait to go back to Disneyland with the "whole" family in several years. Hope that your summer was as FANTASTIC as ours!!!

FINALLY!

2009-09-10T13:42:00.000-05:00

Well, I finally got a blog going...maybe! My good friend and my cousin have been doing this for awhile. I have really enjoyed reading their blogs and thought I would start my own. I probably won't ever be as good as they are, but I'm going to give this blogging a try. So stay tuned to see what is happening with The Belew Family!