I hope you had a wonderful birthday Betty G.
The brogans
Lots of food!!
Nanny G with Emerson
Jason and Elliott
Uncle Preston with Emerson
Nanny G getting a picture of Preston and Emerson
Nice boots Emerson!
Being silly
Great times with family!!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Betty's Birthday
On December 30th we were able to celebrate Betty's 60th Birthday. It has been years since we have actually been home for Betty's birthday. It was fun to celebrate her life. We of course went to Carlos O'Kelly's for dinner. Here are some pictures from that night!
The brogans
Lots of food!!
Nanny G with Emerson
Jason and Elliott
Uncle Preston with Emerson
Nanny G getting a picture of Preston and Emerson
Nice boots Emerson!
Being silly
Great times with family!!
The brogans
Lots of food!!
Nanny G with Emerson
Jason and Elliott
Uncle Preston with Emerson
Nanny G getting a picture of Preston and Emerson
Nice boots Emerson!
Being silly
Great times with family!!
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Christmas Video!!
Hot off the press. Our Season of Surprises video is finished. The video turned out perfect, Preston! Thanks for all your hard work. It was great seeing the faces of everyone. These will be memories we will never forget.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Playing the Wii
It was fun watching our nephew play the Wii. This is a short clip of him running in place. We thought it was rather cute.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
I am going to be an Aunt again!!
So this is totally old news but I am behind on my blog :)
No, neither of our brothers are going to have a child. My sister is!!! Tammi has been my best friend since 2nd grade. She becomes more and more like my sister everyday. So, I have already been promised that her child will grow up calling me Aunt Courtney.
Tammi has known for a while that she was pregnant but she couldn't think of how to tell me. She didn't want to just call me via phone. She found out about the surprise of us coming home and decided to surprise me!! This was my surprise....
When I tried to surprise her I could tell by the look on her face that she already knew. I was like...you knew...and then she handed me that picture framed. It was a super sweet moment. I am so glad God gave us that chance to hug,cry and celebrate the new life that is forming within her. The best part is, we have it all on video!!
It will be coming soon for all to see.
Anyway, this is Tammi and Gary's first child. I am super excited to follow this life adventure with her. She told me yesterday that the little baby is the size of an apple! Words can't express how amazing this feels to know my best friend is bringing a life into this world. The world definitely needs more Tammi's and I am so thankful the Lord has blessed her with this opportunity to birth, raise and love a sweet baby. I know it's parents and if it turns out half as amazing as them, it will be good to go. I have a feeling it is going to be an amazing child and a warrior for the Lord!
Believe me when I say, there WILL be more to come on this topic.
I love you Tammi. I am SO proud of you and we will add this to the list of things we have been through together. I am so glad this is a fun thing!!
Please join me in praying for this new life and for it to keep growing strong and healthy.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Rumor has it...
Many of you might have heard a rumor about Preston and I. We were in Springfield for Christmas.
It was a surprise trip for us and so we decided to surprise our families. We were bringing back an old van and bringing down a new one. Yes, we spent 6 days driving back and forth. But to be able to see our families was totally worth it.
There were many surprises and lots of great stories. We are working on a video so you can see the trip and the reactions of our families.
One of the most exciting things was getting to meet our niece for the first time. She was everything and more than we expected. She is beautiful and has such a calm sweet spirit about her. I promise there will be more to come but I wanted to show everyone this.
This is Uncle Preston with Emerson (2008)....can you tell they are brother and sister?!!
What a joy it was to spend the holidays with our families. We treasured every moment we had with them. We are now getting adjusted back down here and preparing for GIC which is right around the corner. We hope you all had a blessed Christmas and may 2009 be a year of much growth and happiness. We love you all.
It was a surprise trip for us and so we decided to surprise our families. We were bringing back an old van and bringing down a new one. Yes, we spent 6 days driving back and forth. But to be able to see our families was totally worth it.
There were many surprises and lots of great stories. We are working on a video so you can see the trip and the reactions of our families.
One of the most exciting things was getting to meet our niece for the first time. She was everything and more than we expected. She is beautiful and has such a calm sweet spirit about her. I promise there will be more to come but I wanted to show everyone this.
This is Uncle Preston with baby Elliott (2005)
This is Uncle Preston with Emerson (2008)....can you tell they are brother and sister?!!
Aunt Courtney with Emerson
What a joy it was to spend the holidays with our families. We treasured every moment we had with them. We are now getting adjusted back down here and preparing for GIC which is right around the corner. We hope you all had a blessed Christmas and may 2009 be a year of much growth and happiness. We love you all.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
To all our family and friends around the world!!
We sure love each and everyone of you. May God bless your Christmas.
Praise the Lord, Jesus was born today!!!
Feliz Navidad
To all our family and friends around the world!!
We sure love each and everyone of you. May God bless your Christmas.
Praise the Lord, Jesus was born today!!!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Uncle Scott
Earlier I had informed everyone about the passing of my Uncle Scott. He was my mom's half brother. Today my family is gathered together for his memorial service. Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of an amazing man.
Here are the words from his obituary
DAVID SCOTT TIPLING Scott was born on June 3, 1969, in Kansas City, MO., and died peacefully in his sleep, on December 2, 2008 in Kansas City, KS. He attended school in several towns and graduated from high school in 1987, at Rich Hill, Missouri. During those earlier years, Scott came to know many people from all walks of life. He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was especially kind to older adults and would go around the neighborhood, and check on them and their health. Scott had a deep love for his family and was always there when they needed him. Scott loved to fish and could catch them when nobody else was having any luck. After high school graduation, Scott went to work for National Art Supply. Some years later, he graduated from Barbering School and became a barber in the Kansas City area, and had been at Southwest Barber Shop in Waldo for the past several years. Scott's mother, Ruby Tipling, preceded him in death in November, 2004. He leaves in this world his father, James Tipling and step-mother, Martha Tipling, a sister, Andrea Foulkes, two half-sisters, Margo Shull and Terry Malesky, and two step-sisters, Misty McGraw and Stormy Moore, as well as, his brother-in-laws, six nephews, one niece, and many other family members that will miss him greatly. Because of his desire to be friends with everyone he met, there will be many people who miss his cheerful greetings and sincere desire to please them. Scott will be cremated and a memorial gathering will be held in his honor at the Doubletree Hotel, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. (Arrangements: Highland Park Funeral Home & Crematory, State Avenue at 41st Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66102, (913) 371-0699 www.highlandparkfh.com)
My Uncle was such a cheerful man. He always had a smile on his face and wanted to make everyone laugh and feel wanted. He was always thinking about others above himself. I will miss him calling me Courtie and telling me I am his favorite niece (it's not as fun when you know you are the only one :) But I knew I was his favorite and I always used to tell him that he was my favorite uncle even though I had several. And He will always be my favorite uncle!!
Uncle Scott was known for random phone calls. He would call us up for no reason just to say hi and that he loved us. He knew I liked Tom Petty and every time he heard a Tom Petty song on the radio he would call to tell me he was thinking of me. When uncle Scott first met Preston he didn't know what to think! He pulled me over afterwords and told me he didn't know if Preston was fake. I assured him that Preston is always this happy, positive and full of energy. He then informed Preston and I that Preston should be a politician and run for office!!
My Uncle Scott died on December 2, 2008. He lived 39 short years. The Bible is true when it talks about our life being a short mist a vapor in the wind. I see this for sure in my Uncle's passing. I know he was proud of me and I know he loved me. He used to tell me about talking to his clients at work about me. I know my life has been forever changed by my Uncle Scott. His love was a pure love and just like his obituary said....he would have done Anything for me. I hope he knows I felt the same. Thanksgiving evening I felt the Lord telling me to call my Uncle. So I picked up the phone and dialed his number. I was able to talk with him and my Aunt Andrea. I was able to tell him one last time that I loved him. When I heard he died a few short days later I immediately began thanking God for that chance He gave me to say good-bye. I am thankful for the prompting to call him and I am thankful for being able to share those last few moments together. ALL my memories of Uncle Scott are great ones. I sure will miss him!!
Here are the words from his obituary
DAVID SCOTT TIPLING Scott was born on June 3, 1969, in Kansas City, MO., and died peacefully in his sleep, on December 2, 2008 in Kansas City, KS. He attended school in several towns and graduated from high school in 1987, at Rich Hill, Missouri. During those earlier years, Scott came to know many people from all walks of life. He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was especially kind to older adults and would go around the neighborhood, and check on them and their health. Scott had a deep love for his family and was always there when they needed him. Scott loved to fish and could catch them when nobody else was having any luck. After high school graduation, Scott went to work for National Art Supply. Some years later, he graduated from Barbering School and became a barber in the Kansas City area, and had been at Southwest Barber Shop in Waldo for the past several years. Scott's mother, Ruby Tipling, preceded him in death in November, 2004. He leaves in this world his father, James Tipling and step-mother, Martha Tipling, a sister, Andrea Foulkes, two half-sisters, Margo Shull and Terry Malesky, and two step-sisters, Misty McGraw and Stormy Moore, as well as, his brother-in-laws, six nephews, one niece, and many other family members that will miss him greatly. Because of his desire to be friends with everyone he met, there will be many people who miss his cheerful greetings and sincere desire to please them. Scott will be cremated and a memorial gathering will be held in his honor at the Doubletree Hotel, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. (Arrangements: Highland Park Funeral Home & Crematory, State Avenue at 41st Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66102, (913) 371-0699 www.highlandparkfh.com)
My Uncle was such a cheerful man. He always had a smile on his face and wanted to make everyone laugh and feel wanted. He was always thinking about others above himself. I will miss him calling me Courtie and telling me I am his favorite niece (it's not as fun when you know you are the only one :) But I knew I was his favorite and I always used to tell him that he was my favorite uncle even though I had several. And He will always be my favorite uncle!!
Uncle Scott was known for random phone calls. He would call us up for no reason just to say hi and that he loved us. He knew I liked Tom Petty and every time he heard a Tom Petty song on the radio he would call to tell me he was thinking of me. When uncle Scott first met Preston he didn't know what to think! He pulled me over afterwords and told me he didn't know if Preston was fake. I assured him that Preston is always this happy, positive and full of energy. He then informed Preston and I that Preston should be a politician and run for office!!
My Uncle Scott died on December 2, 2008. He lived 39 short years. The Bible is true when it talks about our life being a short mist a vapor in the wind. I see this for sure in my Uncle's passing. I know he was proud of me and I know he loved me. He used to tell me about talking to his clients at work about me. I know my life has been forever changed by my Uncle Scott. His love was a pure love and just like his obituary said....he would have done Anything for me. I hope he knows I felt the same. Thanksgiving evening I felt the Lord telling me to call my Uncle. So I picked up the phone and dialed his number. I was able to talk with him and my Aunt Andrea. I was able to tell him one last time that I loved him. When I heard he died a few short days later I immediately began thanking God for that chance He gave me to say good-bye. I am thankful for the prompting to call him and I am thankful for being able to share those last few moments together. ALL my memories of Uncle Scott are great ones. I sure will miss him!!
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