Joseph and Emma

Joseph's 3rd Birthday

2008-11-05T05:39:00.000-08:00

Bennett James

2008-05-02T07:32:00.001-07:00

Bennett James Moore...Born April 20, 2008...7 lbs. 5 oz....21 inches

Easter

2008-04-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

IT'S A BOY

2008-02-06T17:18:00.000-08:00

His little face

Florida

2007-09-18T19:54:00.000-07:00

The View From Our Balcony
Sand CastlesEmma Loved The Beach

Sippin' On Some Cold Drinks
Silly Daddy Emma Sunnin' and Smilin'

Joseph Showing Mommy The Canoe
The "Boat Man"...Joseph's new friend

Getting Ready For The Boat Ride
The Family Canoe Ride

We Rode Bikes Everyday...The Kids Loved It

Emma Sleeping While We Ride

Arcade Night...We Also Rode Go Carts
Isn't It Easier To Just Walk Up?
Watching Cartoons With Daddy
Bye Bye Beach

Emma's Baptism...June 19, 2007

2007-07-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

Our sweet Emma was Baptized on June 19. We feel so blessed to have yet another beautiful child enter into the family of God.

We Miss You Daddy

2007-07-26T09:03:00.001-07:00

I'm learning how to use the potty...I like to read my Daddy's car magazine while I sit and wait.
I know you are supposed to jump in these things, but that got boring, so I taught myself how to swing as high as it will let me. How do I do it? All you do is get two good steps, lift your feet and swing. It is so much fun!!
HEE HAWW...I'm a Cowboy!
Emma needed a hat too!

June

2007-06-14T15:47:00.000-07:00

Daddy's Little Hardie Man
Thank you Deedee and the Shopes for my quilt
CARS!!!

Finger Paints
They taste yummy!

Daddy's SongEmma's Rolls
Our Little Flower

May

2007-06-14T15:45:00.000-07:00

April

2007-06-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

2007-03-26T20:27:00.000-07:00

Bath time
Bubbles!
Washing the dishes...kind of.

Silly Faces

Helping Daddy

2007-03-18T13:11:00.000-07:00

The weather in Cleveland has been amayzing, so me, mama, and Emma have been spending our afternoons outside. The other day I discovered the dirt in my mama's flower pots. I love dirt! I dumped it all over the porch and I even got to taste some...it's not as good as it looks.

Hi everyone! I am Emma. I am now two months old. I know my brother already introduced me, but I thought it was about time to speak for myself. I am really lovin' life so far. I get lots of entertainment from my brother...he is always making noises even when I am trying to sleep. I have started talking too, although I am not quiet as loud as Joseph. I also love to smile whenever someone is talking to me...it gets them all the time. Me and my Mama went to the doctor the other day and I weighed 13 lbs. 1 oz. and was 22 1/2 in. long...getting bigger every day!

2007-02-18T12:40:00.000-08:00

Emma's Birth

2007-02-18T12:30:00.000-08:00

Life With Emma

2007-02-02T06:16:00.000-08:00

Emma is growing real fast...see how big her cheeks are getting
Me, Poppy Art and Emma before he left for Europe
My First Snow...February 01, 2007
Daddy stayed home and we played in the snow before we ate breakfast...we just couldn't wait. It was so much fun!!

I like to hold Emma and rock her in my rocking chair
This is where Emma sits while I am eating breakfast. She loves to look and smile at the bears.
Emma's first bath.
Like I said before, I like Emma's tiny hands and feet

Most of the time I really like having a little sister, but sometimes I'm not real sure about it all.

"I May be Little, but I'm the BIG BROTHER!"

2007-01-13T06:15:00.000-08:00

She is finally here...My new little sister, Emma Rose!!! She arrived Wednesday, January 3rd at 5:16 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 1/4" long. I like to touch her feet, poke her eyes, and sometimes I give her hugs and kisses.

Thanksgiving Day

2006-12-06T05:43:00.000-08:00

Halloween, My 1st Birthday and the Aquarium

2006-12-03T07:19:00.000-08:00

At the Aquarium with Mommy and Daddy

My First Birthday...I really like cake!
Trick or Treating on Halloween

Pumpkin Picking

2006-10-17T11:14:00.000-07:00

Poppy...see my two new teeth!?

2006-10-13T05:52:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody! As you can see I'm getting really big ... soon I will be a whole year old. I can almost walk. I do real well when I hold on to Mamma's hand. I can say all sorts of things too, like bye bye, Nina, DeeDee, Dog, UhOh, Nigh Nigh, and of course Mama and Dada. Speaking of Dada, it's his birthday today. He didn't go to work so we get to play all day!!! Happy Birthday Daddy! I love you soooo much!

Where'd Joseph Go?

Uh...Oh.

Little Angel Ava

2006-10-12T13:17:00.000-07:00

Well, Here she is...my new baby cousin, Ava. Isn't she just beautiful. I didn't get to hold her or play with her, but I did touch her hair and it was really soft. She was born on September 26. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and she was 19 1/2" long. Me and my Mommy made it to Dyersburg just in time for everyone to go back and see her for the first time. We stayed in Dyersburg for almost one week and got to see lots of our family. My DeeDee and Poppy were there and my Aunt Andrea, Mamaw, Papaw, Aunt Lori, and my cousins Lauren and Morgan. I had a really good time, but was so happy to get home and see my Daddy again.

2006-09-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the lastest photos of my life. The only one I don't have is a picture of my baby sister...that's right IT'S A GIRL!! Visiting Aunt Sarah and Uncle Clark
My first car show with Daddy
Strummin' the ole guitar
fallin' to sleep all by myself

Playin' on my new swingset with Daddy and Nina

My First Time to the Beach

2006-08-03T13:03:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I have been doing a little traveling latley. We went to florida and swam in the ocean. My Aunt Sarah and Uncle Clark invited us to go with them on vacation, so me and mommy drove down with them and then Daddy came down for the weekend. That was the longest time I have ever been away from my Daddy and I missed him so much. We stayed in a place called Watercolor. It was so nice, everything we needed was right there. Me and my Mommy went on walks in the mornings. She would take me to the fountain so I could splash my feet in the water. There was a really big pool that we swam in everyday. At first I didn't really like the ocean, but once my Daddy got in with me I began to like it...it taste really good. I got to stay up late every night and I got to sleep with my Mama. My Nina and Poppy came too and they kept me some so Mommy and Daddy could relax. I really like Florida and can't wait until we go again.

My Dog Ellie

2006-07-03T05:14:00.000-07:00

I thought it was about time to introduce my dog Ellie. We are just now starting to like eachother. She has been a bit jealous of me. You see she use to be the baby and now that I came along she has been demoted to just dog. She is really nice though. I like to pull on her hair and sometimes she lets me. She doesn't know it yet, but someday we are going to be best friends.

Summer Time...When the Livin's Easy

2006-06-21T04:13:00.000-07:00

Chillin' at the pool... hey,where's my pina colada?

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DADDY!!! I have the best Daddy in the whole wide world. He works really hard so Mommy can stay at home with me. I love you Daddy so very much and can't wait to go fishin' on the boat with you.

One more toy...I know I can get it if I reach just a little further.

Vacation in Virginia

2006-06-06T14:58:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago me, my mama and Daddy took a roadtrip to Richlands, VA so I could meet thier good friends Cardova and Brad. I had never been in a car ride that long, but from what I hear I did pretty good. We had so much fun! There was a gigantic bath tub in our hotel, and mommy and daddy let me play in it. It was a bit colder than my usual bath, but I loved it. The next day we went down to the river to play. My Daddy took me fishin' and he even let me touch one. I wanted to put it in my mouth because that's just where everything should go, but mama said no. Afterwards, we went for some ice creame to celebrate my mamas birthday. I got to try some and it was really good, but I prefered my bottle. After a day like that a little guy like me just has to get some rest, so when we went back to cardova and brad's I conked out. I really enjoyed going all the way to Virginia. Cardova and Brad where really nice and fun, eventually I let them hold me. You just got to check people out first. You can't let just anybody hold you, ya know. I hope we get to to see them again real soon.

Babies, Babies Everywhere!

2006-05-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

I'm going to be a big brother!!!

Yep it's true, not only am I going to have a new baby cousin I'm going to have a new baby sibling!!! My mama said she loves me so much that she wanted to give me the best Christmas present she could think of...someone to grow up with. I thought to myself "this is a bit soon seein' I want more time alone with my mama", but she told me that I'm going to have so much fun having a brother or sister to do everything with. I think she's probably right, it does sound kinda fun, but don't tell her I said that;) IT"S A GIRL! My Aunt Sarah is giving us all a baby girl. I just can't wait to meet her, I bet she's going to be so pretty. Well there it is folk, all the big news my little head can handle! Oh, I almost forgot...Happy Birthday to Me! I'm half a year old today! I just can't believe I'm gettin' so old so fast. Before you know it I'll be a whole year old.

Sunday nap with my Daddy. Do you think we look alike?

My first time playin' the piano. Daddy's teaching me all kinds of neat things.

I'm trying real hard to crawl, but so far all I can do is roll.

2006-04-19T05:25:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! Once again I am sorry it has been so long since my last post. I have just been so busy. There have been so many new things going on in my little world. Lets see... where to start? Oh, I know. On April 9 I became a member of God's family...I was baptized!! I knew somthing was up, because when we woke up that morning Mom and Dad were real excited, and they squezzed me into a beautiful white outfit, and put a silly hat on me. When we got to church a bunch of my family were there. After the service I got to go all the way up front, with my mom, dad, uncle Matt, and aunt Trish (they are now my godparents). Father P.J. spoke for awhile. Then my daddy leaned me over this big bowl, and father P.J. poured water over my head, and said " I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." The water was real cold, but I din't cry one bit. Afterward we had a party at my Nina's. I was a bit worn out by the time the partyin' started, but I think everyone had a real good time. I found my feet. Those things are great...who new I had such great toys right below me, they taste good too. I have started eating real food. So far my favorite is avacado, but it's not so great up the nose. I can JUMP!!! My mama bought me this great seat that hangs from the door, and when I sit in it I can jump, jump, jump! It is so much fun. Everyone should try it some time. And last of all, HAPPY EASTER! We had lots of fun on Easter. I got to see most of my cousins, aunts, uncles, and both sets of my grandparents. At my Nina's we had an easter egg hunt. My Daddy straped me on and ran all over the yard. I had so much fun that I just couldn't handle it anymore so, I fell asleep. When I woke up we were at aunt Megs new house, and I got to see my friend Rilla. She's getttin' big too, and real pretty. We ended our day at my DeeDee and Poppy's, where we ate orange jello with chesse on it. I actually didn't have any, but my mama said it was real good. So, there it is . You are now caught up on my life. Next time I should be able to tell you what my new cousin is, a boy or a girl. My aunt Sarah will find out this Friday. I can't wait..I hope it's a boy! We'll see :)

Fish, Fish, and more Fish.

2006-03-20T05:13:00.000-08:00

My second trip to the Chattanooga Aquarium.

A Few of My Favorite Things

2006-03-10T09:04:00.000-08:00

There are so many new things I am learning, and a few that I really love. This picture is of me and Daddy doin' our favorite thing...singing and playing the guitar. Mommy said that when I was brand new Daddy had to play the guitar while she rocked me so I could sleep. I still can't help myself there's just somethin' about the guitar that I love! I am learning how to sit up. I'm getting real strong and will be able to do it all by myself soon. I've been working real hard at rolling over too. I finally did it last night, but discovered I didn't really like it very much once I got there. I was flat on my face and couldn't get back over...oh well, I'm sure I will get better at it. I had a party last night! A lot of my new friends came and our moms bought us a bunch of new toys..we had so much fun. My mama said we all did so good, seein' that we are so young and all. One more bit of news...I'm going to have a new cousin!!!! My Aunt Sarah is helping God make him for me, so I can always have someone to play with. We will be the best of friends, I just know it! My mama said maybe one day we can go on vacations togeather and play in the ocean. I don't really know what the ocean is, but from what mama tells me it sounds like a lot of fun. Well, that's about all I have for now. Hope ya'll are all having as much fun as I am in this great big world!

Until Next Time,
JAM

Getting Bigger Everyday

2006-03-04T05:23:00.000-08:00

Blessing from Above

2006-02-23T10:15:00.000-08:00

Blessing From Above

2006-02-23T09:37:00.000-08:00

He Sleeps, I watch and surely am amazed,
Beautiful creature, birthed in heaven high,
So new is he removed from paradise,
A small reflection of God's perfect Grace.

If ever mighty God deserved my praise,
Aside from Christ, the highest sacrifice,
In him, His love is now personified,
Divine intent embodied in his face.

Awake, he's as the hands upon cloth,
That wring dark water out upon the ground,
His presence forcing bitterness to flee,
Instead, my heart delights in playful sound,
And yet his stillness more endears to me,
His quiet innocence and purity.

My First Field Trip

2006-02-17T10:37:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!! I am sorry it has been so long since my last post. I have been real busy gettin' fat and happy...life is so good:) I went on my first field trip last Friday. We went to the Chattanooga Aquarium with my DeeDee, Poppy, and my cousins the Shopes. We saw all kinds of neat ocean creatures like sharks, seahorses, sea turtles, and jelly fish. We also saw a lot of pretty butterflies. Mommy put one on my head, it tickeld. I had lots of fun on my field trip, I can't wait to go again! I hope everyone had a good Valentines Day. I got lots of lovin' from my Mom and Dad. My Nina gave me some yummy chocolate, but mommy said she would have to sacrifice and eat it for me. I want to send a big hug and kiss to my Poppy in Europe. I miss your funny songs, and can't wait to see you again. I'm sarting to laugh more, so I'll save you one for when you get back! Mommy says when I laugh it makes her melt..whatever that means.? Well, Mom says I have to take another nap, so I better go.
Until next time,
JAM

The Ladies Love Me!

2006-01-31T07:31:00.000-08:00

Me and my Nana. She always fights with Nina to hold me. I love the attention...it's so much fun being fought over!

This is me and my cousin Cresha. She's was in the Marines, and lives far, far away in California. She was one of the pretty ladies at the wedding.

Bath Time, Weddings, and Laughter

2006-01-31T06:04:00.000-08:00

Bath time with Mommy is one of my favorite times of the day. I love getting the whole bathroom wet by kicking my feet. Mama said soon she will teach me how to swim all by myself, and I can splash around in a great big bath tub! I went to see Dr. Erinle again yesterday. He was real nice until he stuck this big light in my ear and up my nose. I got him back by crying real loud, but he said I wasn't going to make him quit doing his job just by crying...oh well, I tried. He said my ear is all better now, and he also said I'm growing up just fine. I now weigh 15 pounds 5 ounces, and I grew a whole 1/2 inch in two weeks(I'm two feet now). Mama said I better stop growing so fast, or she will have to buy out the entire grocery store just for herself. This past weekend was lots of fun. Friday night I hung out with my Nina and Poppy. We ate pizza and watched old videos of when my Daddy was a little boy. When we left I was real sad because Poppy had to leave the next day. He had to go back to work in Europe. He is going to be gone for a long time, and I already miss him so much. Saturday I went to Knoxville for the first time. My cousin Sheena got married. I didn't get to see much of the wedding because I got my daddy real good by messing in my pants. Ha, ha, ha...I love getting him...it's so funny watching him gag! I am my fathers son you know! The rest of the day was real fun too. All these pretty ladies kept passing me back and forth...what can I say, I'm the man! Finally I conked out from all the excitement, and when I woke we were back home. My mom wanted me to tell everyone that I started giggling. She thinks its just the best sound in the whole world. The first time she heard me she jumped up and ran all the way downstairs to get my Dad, but I was done showing off. A week later I decided it was time to let him hear it... he was just as excited. I will keep working at it, and soon I will be able to laugh for everyone! I hope everybody is doing as good as I am. I will keep learning new things and growing real big...I promise!

Family Time

2006-01-25T06:19:00.000-08:00

I was at my Nina and Poppy's for Sunday lunch. They put this really neat german hat on me, and I couldn't quit smilin'. I love hanging out with my Nina and Poppy!
These are two of my crazy cousins, Jonathon, and Matthew. They came to see me on Saturday. I can't wait untill I am old enough to play with them, they seem like so much fun!

This was the second week of my life. I already have so many friends. My Mom said they are all my cousins. Whoever they are, I think God is real nice for giving me all these fun kids to play with!

Let Me Out

2006-01-20T08:31:00.000-08:00

" When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice!" -Victor Hugo

Me and Mommy working real hard.

Meeting Mom and Dad!!!

"Can't get any better than perfect."

All cleaned up and ready to meet everyone!

Whew, what a day...I'm spent.

The Beginning of My Life

2006-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

Since I just began these entries, and I am already three months old, I figured I should take a step back and start my story from the beginning. This was a week before I came into the world. Mom and Dad were real excited! My Daddy use to always poke my Mom's belly trying to make me move. My Dad wanted to name me Dirk...thank goodness Mom fought to name me anything else! I really enjoyed being in my Mommy's tummy. It was so warm, dark and cozy. But, it was beginning to get a bit cramped, I was getting a bit bored, and I heard my mama say she couldn't get any bigger. So, a week later I began my decent into this big bright world. My Mom said it hurt real bad, but she said it was worth every pain. I was born at 1:01 p.m., on Nov.1, in a baby pool, in my living room. Some people think my Mom and Dad are crazy for having me at home, but I thought it was a great idea. After I came out Ms. Debi let me lay on my Mommy's chest so we both could catch our breath. Then she cleaned us both up and poked me all over to make sure everything was where it was supposed to be. She said "you can't get any better than perfect." A few hours later we had my birthday party and I met all kinds of cool people. They all wanted to hold me, and they said really nice things about me. I was so popular! After a few weeks things calmed down and I got to know my Mom and Dad. I had to make sure they knew it was all about me, so I cryed a lot. Now I have chilled out and make them smile all the time. Life so far is really fun. There are all kinds of neat sounds, smells, sights, and things to touch, but best of all is my family. They all can't get enough of me, and I'm lovin' it!

a day in the life of Joseph

2006-01-19T18:16:00.000-08:00

I am now almost three months old...where has the time gone. Life is good so far, mama takes care of everything. I'm growing real big too. I went to see Dr. Erinle on Monday, and I weigh 14 pounds 4 ounces. I am 23 1/2 in. long, and my head is two inces bigger than when I was born. I am now sleeping in my crib in my own room. I have been sleeping real good too, almost eight hours at night. My mom is finally feeling rested again. I have been going on walks in the mall with my friend Julian. He is 3 weeks younger than me, so I have to show him the ropes. He is always sleeping, but soon he will start playing with me. My other friend, Rilla, was born a week ago. She's real pretty, but she sleeps all the time too. Talking about all this sleep has made me sleepy, so I'm going to take a nap now.

Until next time,

JAM

2006-01-19T15:49:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Rilla...is'nt she pretty! She was just born last Thursday, so I'm way bigger than she is.

2006-01-19T15:31:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Julian. This was the first time we met...we're already fightin'. He was 3 weeks old and I was 6 weeks old.