Our kids

Amie's photo shoot with Jake

Jake in Peru

So, Senor Yake went to Peru for two weeks and volunteered at an orphanage helping build a little and play with the kids. We cannot wait to hear more about it--here he is at Machu Picchu contemplating life's purposes....

Goodbye Sister Green!!

Charli is in mourning because Sister Green (after 9 months here) has been transferred today to parts unknown...we will miss her and cannot wait for her to come back to Alpharetta!! Sister Chipman must find a way to carry on!!

Day Out...

Amie and Allie went down to Atlanta for the day to visit museums, go to lunch, etc....

First Day of Swim Practice

Ok, it was the first day of Swim Team for Charli, Ben and Allie. So much for living in "HOTLANTA," the temperature was a balmy 68 degrees outside. Poor Chabuka here was loving the swimming, even with her teeth chattering...bring on the summer!

Day trip to Athens!

Saturday we drove to Athens, GA for a day trip. We visited the campus of the University of Georgia (founded in 1785!), the State Botanical Gardens, and of course, Sanford Stadium (pictured above), the home of the Dawgs! It seats over 90k and is the fifth largest on-campus stadium in the country. Ben says he'd like to play for either BYU or Georgia...

Visiting Cousins

What fun! for two weeks we had cousins Natalie and Kara Hansen from Queen Creek, Arizona visiting us (their parents, David and Tiffany, dropped in for the final week of the girls' visit). it rocked! We love cousins--and visitors, too!

A Day at the Animal Shelter

Amie and Paula Bothwell took the kids to meet Stacy at the local animal shelter and walk the dogs as a part of their exercise. Needless to say, it was a great time had by all and the kids fell in love with several dogs. We are getting closer and closer, weakening Amie's steely resolve against having another baby, I mean dog around the house...

Natalie and friend...

Which animal is getting the most out of this relationship?

Ben and friend

Charli in her element

Fagg and Bothwell children

I've got Strep!

Yes, Charli has strep. And, she's the absolute best strep patient in the world

While waiting for her prescription to be filled, Amie painted Charli's toes...because, after all, a girl has GOT to look her absolute best at all times, Streptococcal pharyngitis notwithstanding!

It's Pinewood Derby Time!

Ben's car, the "Turbo 8" up against the "Green Pickle" in Heat #2.

Some of the contenders on race day-more than a dozen in all. Tenison was palpable...mainly coming from frustrated Dads....

At the end of the day, Ben's car came in 2nd in the Wolf Den and 3rd overall!! He averaged 3.22 seconds on the track. Thanks to our consultants, James Ridings and his son, Drew...couldn't have done it without you.

A relieved Dad and ecstatic son flashing their 2nd place victory signs! Not bad for first timers.

Spring is in the Air

Spring is here! With temperatures reaching the 70's throughout the weekend, buds sprung and flowers started blooming. I'm "old school" because Spring still represents possibilities and hope, not merely a signal that Spring Break is right around the corner, or a panic button that summer reservations need to be made.

The Simple Things

There are times when Pandas are for display



And, there are oter times....

when Pandas are good for "schnuggling..."