Looking for Diamonds


Panning out the stones
Originally uploaded by Chavaneth
Papa Gene took Chad and Dylan to Arkansas for a weekend getaway over Fall Break. They camped out in a luxurious 3 room tent and waded through mud to find that perfect stone!

Sleeping


Vanessa, Chad and Ethan
Originally uploaded by Chavaneth
Last night, I was headed to bed and this is what I found. All three sound asleep and smushed together. I took about 10 pictures (with flash) and they never moved. I plan to use this photo in all of their wedding videos. Especially Ethan's with his SpiderMan underwear! :-)

My 36th Bday


My 36th Bday
Originally uploaded by Chavaneth
First we went to dinner at Kilkenney's and then to the Nightingale (check it out) for their annual "Old Fashioned Poison Candy" Show! So fun! Last, we went to Cappella's for dancing! What a great night! Thanks guys!

Chad's School Pic


Chad's School Pic
Originally uploaded by Chavaneth
This is my big kid. He just started Junior High - or Middle School - I told him I love this picture! And I love that his kids will totally make fun of him for his long hair, his plaid shorts and those old-fashioned glasses :-)
What a cutey patooty!

My Baby Girl


My Baby Girl
Originally uploaded by Chavaneth
After Vanessa was part of the Gusher Cover Shoot - Leslie Hoyt asked Vanessa to come to her studio and take some shots with a couple of new piece of furniture - so Leslie could use them in promotional material. Of course Vanessa obliged and had a great time. This is the only picture we have seen so far - but there are many more on their way!

Memory Card Craft Project


Placing paper
Originally uploaded by Chavaneth
I saw a really cool (but super expensive) Memory Card set! And decided from and I could definitely make our own - so click on the pictures for the instructions!!!

Dessert Shots


Dessert Shots
Originally uploaded by Chavaneth
Our monthly ladies group met at PF Changs this month! Yummy!
Here are the pictures! No one got too out of hand - better luck next time.

Exciting News


Do you know me at all? If you do - you know I am a Dr. Hook fan. Some of you have heard of Dr. Hook - Cover of the Rolling Stone - Only 16 -
but believe me - they have so much more. I grew up listening to their albums and even purchased a few when I was visiting California. But I do not own a record player. So I settled on a couple of Greatest Hits CDs. Then my godfather - Syd - made me a cassette tape. Chad was about 2 so it's been a while. And he recorded his favorite songs from the albums to the tape.
Recently I uncovered the tape again and I have been playing it non-stop (yes my mini van has a cassette player - go figure) Well I was actually starting to get nervous about ruining the tape because it is so old.
So I went back to Amazon and they have finally come out with their albums on CD! You can actually buy several of their albums on CD now! Just within this last year! And they came out with CD that includes several VIDEOS! For a girl who only saw them live one time at the Tulsa State Fair when she was about 8! This is pretty exciting!
I talk about sharing pieces of joy with you guys - this is a big piece for me!
And I've already got the kids HOOKED! They know a lot of the lyrics (videos to come)