Happy Valentine's Day!

Frances is 3 months old now and celebrated her first Valentine's Day!

Here are some recent pictures and video clips. She's getting big!

She's cooing and smiling lots now, and she's a lot of fun!

Frances and Lori.

Frances and Matt.


Frances went down to Russell County at the end of January and visited with Granny D.

Frances is sitting up in her own chair...

and she's really into those pink shoes from Cousin Mattie Lou!

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit in February.

Here's Frances in the cradle trying to roll over while being attacked by her stuffed gecko.

Lori's been doing some embroidery lately.

Here's a sweet Airstream on a tea towel that she made for LeAnna's birthday!

Happy New Year!

We celebrated New Year's Eve with Baby Frances in grand style. She woke herself up just before midnight so she could see the big ball drop.

At 7 weeks old, Frances is now smiling and likes playing.

Uncle Ken and Aunt Jennie came down to Roanoke for a quick visit in between Christmas and New Years. Frances gave Uncle Ken a big smile.

We spent Christmas in Russell County and then came home on Christmas night to open some presents. Frances stretched out under the Christmas tree and Lori received a hand of Buddha! Thanks, Santa!

We had Christmas dinner at Lori's grandma's house in Drill, VA. Four generations! Frances, Lori, Granny D, and Momaw.

Christmas morning!

Popaw Ben showing he has the magic touch!

Over the holiday, Frances met many of our friends for the first time.

The transformation of our Christmas tree. It was slim pickins at Small Time Farms this year, but we managed to find this Scotch pine. With some holiday cheer and decorating, it turned into a beautiful tree!

Frances with Santa Claus at Lori's work Holiday Party and in her pink party dress.