Roxanne Dawn Church Murtaugh

How lovely is this picture? Little Roxi Church...telling her brothers just how to fix that turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. The year was 1958. I can tell Roxi had a way with words even back then! Everyone listens intently...for they, WE, do not want to miss a word she might say...advice she might give...or a lesson she might teach us. We have been blessed to have her in our lives. Roxi is the one who will always have a kind word to say, she can calm any situation, she has a gift. Many times I have wished for her talents at making others feel at ease. It is effortless for her...she is a special one that little Roxanne Dawn!

New Baby Boy!

On Friday I met little Ty...honestly ADORABLE! He is so tiny, so sweet, and, so easy to love. He fills his Mom's heart with such love. It is so exciting to see a new Mom with her first newborn. They just fit together.

I am so looking forward to seeing the first time Daddy with his son. That will be a sight to behold. Tim must be so thrilled at this little man. This baby looks just like his Daddy! It is so great that we all share in the delight of a newborn and that we all have such big wishes for this little ones future.

Can I just tell you that I love this little man! He is really changing before our eyes everyday! 4 months and growing bigger by the minute. My little Townsend Cayden!



More high flying fun with Uncle Dan and Sarah. She really can't see him without asking him to "throw her high up"!!

Quiet Week

Wow...what a quiet week I have had here at home. Don is home with the girls this week so I have hardly seen the Molly or Sarah. I did get to bring Sarah home from school...but I haven't been with Molly hardly at all. Its crazy how I miss them. Sarah did talk to me on the phone...HUGE accomplishment since she hates to talk on the phone. She also talked to Poppa when he was in Florida. Now if we could just get her to talk to Uncle Tegan. He tries every time he calls but we only get away with the speaker phone for those conversations. Hopefully Donny will be back to work soon so I can have my job back!!! I miss those little darlings!!

Picture update to come! You know I have been snapping away with my camera! Tomorrow I will meet Ty Fenton...I will be taking some pictures there too!! I just love looking at their blog and thinking about how wonderful things must be at the Fenton house! Yaya had a picture book that she put together and there is a picture of Tim and Melissa with Ty that is so darling! They are both glowing!

A BIG THANK YOU to my friends that came to Max & Erma's last night! You are all so generous and we appreciate all you help and donations!!

It is so fun to talk to Deb and hear about the baby. I can't wait to hug her...this new little grandma!

Busy Weekend!

We had a great time Friday night with our good friends Kathy and Jim. It is always so fun to go out with them. It is great to catch up with old friends. It could be months since we have seen or even spoke to each other but...It is just like it was yesterday, on West 226th Street! What a wonderful time that was ... Kathy and I were stay at home Moms, loving it, and we were together all the time! I really miss those days. So when we get together, it is always a pleasure to be reminded of the days gone by!

YaYa became a Grandmother on Friday the 14th!! I had been explaining it to Sarah and Molly...telling them that Melissa, YaYa's daughter was having a baby. I told them she would get to be a Meme, like me. I told them it would be so exciting for her!! She would have her own grand babies to love and cuddle! Sarah's response... I MISS YAYA! I HAVEN'T SEEN HER IN SO SO LONG. SHE WILL BE A GOOD MEME, DON'T YOU FINK SO?? Yes, Sarah, I think so too! Congratulations YaYa... Welcome to the world...Tyler Michael Fenton-6 pounds, 10 ozs.-18 inches to love!! Congrats to Mommy and Daddy Fenton too...who by the way made my day saying they could not wait for him to meet his YAYA!! Yes, Sarah, I get to be a YaYa now!!!

Oh dear Dagmara...I am going to be sooooo sore tomorrow!!! Thanks for the Saturday Yoga lesson. You are an AWESOME instructor!

FRIDAY'S FIX!

Something new... A Friday Fix: A picture to make you smile. Every Friday!

This weeks pick... Bridget and Cyle at their rehearsal dinner. This picture was taken at Meigan and Dennis Wards home on October 12th, 2007. We had a fabulous time, thanks again to our gracious hosts for the night...The Wards!

Little Miss Molly Carolyn

Little Miss Molly Moo... 16 months old, such a sweet and gentle little soul. WITH A FEISTY SIDE!!!

A thumb sucker, a Mommy hugger, a Daddy's girl for sure!

Luv~Luv...the bunny/blankie...so soft, so loved. Molly's best friend!

Meme's angel...a girl who makes your heart melt. Ask her a question and you will get that quiet "YEA" for the answer. She will give you endless kisses...with big sound effects! The biggest hugs...with more big sound effects! Good Golly...Miss Molly, I sure do love YOU!!

President Obama

Congratulations to President Elect Obama. I wish him God's speed to lead this country on the right path. I wish the best for his family in the White House. To our American Hero, John McCain, I say Thank You.

Did You Vote???

I heard on CNN that people were just flipping a coin to decide who to vote for...WOW!! That's Crazy...hope it works out for them. Who ever wins... I pray that it works out to benefit us all...we know its not all in one man's hands, so let's pray EVERYBODY works together when this is said and done. I will be so glad when this day is over. Maybe my phone will stop ringing! I had no idea that I was that POPULAR!

Little Sarah Rose Walton

How very sweet and tiny she was... She would snuggle right up into my shoulder. Sarah warmed my heart and I loved to rock this little baby girl. She loves to sing...she loves to dance. Some fun facts..

Sarah cannot say the words forget or forgot...it comes out foreegot/foreeget

Sarah says "Sure" for yes

Sarah loves to read...ANYTHING~

Sarah says..."I am just a little girl"

Sarah dances around in her tutu or evening gown and commands everyone
to " WATCH ME"!

Sarah loves it when Uncle Dan throws her in the air and catches her on
the way down.

Sarah tells me "You have a really nice house MeMe...It is so big!" every time
we pull into the garage.

Sarah shortens my name to MEM...when she says she loves me. "I just love
you Mem!"


Sarah tells her Uncle Tegan that he is the BEST... and she believes he is!

Sarah will say-" We miss Uncle Tegan, right Meme?"

Sarah tells Aunt Doodie (Bridget)..."You have a nice baby boy here"

Sarah will shake her head and wave her hand and tell me "I just love my mommy, she is so so nice"


She is growing up so fast. Where did the time go since September 17th, 2005? From 7lbs, 11 ozs...to 3 years old in a blink of an eye. I remember every hug and kiss, every "oh my goodness" and every PARTY in her pretty hair!! She is precious to me. I am blessed to be her Meme.

Trick or Treat!

Mrs. Walton, the school teacher, Molly, the little fairy, Cayden, the yellow jacket, and Sarah, the little mermaid!

Ready to STING someone!! LOOK OUT!

The SWEETEST LITTLE FAIRY!

At the pumpkin patch...picking just the right one!

I had a great time yesterday with all my tricksters!! We started the afternoon at the pumpkin patch and we had a great time. The owner had a black cat...SPOOKY...that black cat really liked Sarah!!

Cayden's Mommy had to work...and Boy, it was a spooky night for her too at the Fairview Pediatric Emergency Room!! We sure did miss her!!!

Hope you had a FRIGHTFULLY SPOOKY HALLOWEEN too!!