Bulldog Phone Day

Today we got our new cell phones. Neal was thrilled to get his very first. I'm not sure what he's going to do with it until school starts, but whatever. Call our old numbers to get the new ones. Noland is pretty sure that no one really cares in Berea that he's gone. Only a couple people have called him. It's got to be so hard. I can't imagine.

Noland and I also did some picture work at North. I think he's excited in some ways.

Finally, we spent most of the day hangin' at Heritage Lane. That's what we're calling the house. My mother called her art studio Heritage Lane Studio, so we're keeping the name for the lane. And if any of you have seen the lane...it deserves a name. I should post pictures of it and the house. Noland and I also got our hair cut. Big difference in prices here from the ones in Berea. The two of us could get it done for 30 in KY and it's 40 here!!!

Then there's Adler. He had had a cookie and didn't want me to wipe his face. Can you tell?

Mr.(Smith) Dylan has a Day out

Doug sent me pics of Dylan's first trip to the doctor. He's so cute. Jen and I sent them a basket of stuff yesterday. We wish that we could be there, but don't know how that's going to happen. Isn't he a doll??

Summer Days

While Noland is off playing ball, the rest of the gang can enjoy the pool at the hotel/apartment. Don't even really know what to call it. Anyway, Jen and her crew were over.

The girls are getting more comfortable in the water each time we go. Niah just has to remember to put the waterwings on, or she goes to the bottom.

Naricyn has gone from whining at the side.....to paddling into the "deep" end. With her Strawberry Shortcake waterwings of course. Her daddy got them for her....she wants everyone to know that.

Next week Neal goes to DRAMA camp. The Parks and Rec department is working with Columbus North Theatre to do HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. The kids will go from 9-5 everyday next week, and put the show up on Friday. It's really going to be fun for him, I think.

The girls are going to CARTOON CAMP in the mornings. Blue's Clues, and Dora, and Spongebob...for 2 hours each morning. Hopefully they'll enjoy it and not be traumatized.

Football Season has BEGUN

So Noland has started Columbus North Bulldog Football. Aidan and Niah thought they'd give the helmet a try. Aren't they cute??

It's an amazing feeling dropping your child off at the door of of the building that you called high school. I'm not sure if I'm me or if I'm my mother. It's all so sureal to even be in Columbus; almost like I'm on vacation and yet I'm home without a home. Weird.

DYLAN JACOB SMITH has arrived

Happy July 7, 2007!! That's 7/7/07 the birthday of my newest nephew and my brother's first child.

Dylan was born a little before 11pm to Douglas and Jennifer Smith. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Neal is thrilled to share his birth month with a new cousin.

I'm sure that my parents are smiling from Heaven, and would be enthralled with him. They're so proud of Douglas, I'm sure.

Andis Family Takes Holiday World

What a vacation!!! The Indianapolis Andis Family(Dodge, Lisa, Drew and Daly)and the Columbus Andis Family tackled HOLIDAY WORLD. It's an amusement park in southwestern Indiana. "When I was a kid..." as my boys like to quote me, the park was Santa Claus Land. There are still rides that remain from that time. In addition there are new rollercoasters and added attractions. The boys went with Drew and Daly most of the time, and Greg and I were with the girls.

Niah would hug Santa, but Naricyn would have nothing to do with the jolly guy. We would meet up for meals and other fun. The weather was perfect, not too hot or muggy...with a gentle breeze. It was a nice way to come home to Indiana.

Tattoo Pics

Here they are....finally. What a FAT foot!!! I thought it looked better....but anyway.

Homeward Bound

Hello All,

The girls and I found a corporate apartment in Columbus today. HURRAY!!!! Our move to Indiana will begin in earnest the first week of July. UNREAL!!

The kids and I will be in the apartment until our home in Berea sells. Then Greg can join us. Our home, my family home, will be ready for us in mid-September. We're waiting for my sister and her family to move out. They're moving north to Fishers, Indiana, and their house will not be completed until then. Whew. So it looks like it's falling together. Crazy though....our "stuff" will be everywhere. Some in our new home with my sister, some in our garage in Berea, some in a storage center.

Please be praying for the kids. The girls are just confused. We're having wetting accidents, and that has never happened. They also miss being with their Daddy. Noland starts football camp the third week of July. Neal is in a drama camp that same week, from 9am-5pm everyday. He will be doing HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. They begin on Monday and perform on Friday!!! The new schools and all the new friends. It's going to be a life changing experience for them; I can only hope that they make the choices that they know are right. More later.

Romeo, Oh Romeo.....

Here is my newest baby. Romeo Montague Andis was born at the RoseBarn Theatre on April 13, 2007. He came home to us on May 20th. RoseMarie isn't getting along too well with him, but her life is about to be turned upside down anyway.

CSI: Frankfort

Noland has decided to go into forensic science. Thanks to a family I'm working with through AHH, Noland was able to shadow a latent print expert. He had a great time and learned a lot. I was amazed at all he picked up in just one day. So even though we're moving to Indiana, he may end up at EKU anyway. They have an excellent forensics department.

Easter Angels

Here are my lovely girls and handsome boys.....God has been so good to me. I hope that I can show Him how thankful I truly am.



Tattoo pics to come.

My Spring Break

My wonderful husband sent me to VEGAS for Spring Break. He took the week and stayed with the kids. I went alone to visit with my cousins, this is her back yard. It's a desert...duh...I was amazed. Below are flowers and cactus from her yard as well.

Jamey took me into the mountains. BEAUTIFUL!!! Red Rock Canyon.

I had a great time...slept in, read books.....played with the puppy. Spent time with Jamey, Anna, and Ashli....and their families. Oh, and did I fail to mention that I got a TATTOO??? Pictures to come. :)

GREASE is the WORD

Isn't he beautiful??? My oldest baby, Noland, was in GREASE at the local high school. He played SONNY....one of Danny's T-Birds.
Kenickie, Doody and Sonny prepare for gang war.
Marty and Sonny....he's going to put her name on his new Impala.
Danny and Sonny are GROOVIN'
Frenchy and Sonny at the picnic in the park.

Sonny prepares for the prom.

"We Go Together"....the entire cast.

It was a fantastic performance. Aunt Lisa, Uncle Dodge, Drew, Daly and Grandma came to a performance. Greg and I were very proud.

Niah's Dance Recital Pics

Niah is having her first tap recital in May. Here are a couple of pics.

Preschool Fun

The girls have had a wonderful year with preschool. Here are some pics to share.