Demi's blessing

Demi Aaliyah was blessed by her Grandpa Johnson

on a beautiful, summer day: August 16, 2009

Shannon, Sophie, Demi, and Paul

Sisters

Demi and Grandma Fowler

The 4 generations

There are a lot of girls in our family.

Cami, Barbara, Jillian, Grandma Fowler, Sophie, Shannon, Bethany, Jessica, and Makiah

Becky and Alison couldn't be there.

Jessica and Makiah come for a Visit

Makiah and Jessica used Joel's and Alison's reception as an excuse to come and visit.

We all had so much fun.

Sisters

We went to the school and got Jillian and had lunch on the lawn next door.

Makiah loves our new dog, Carly. And Carly loves her.

Makiah liked it when Carly was calm.

Breakfast with Grandpa

We went to visit Grandma Fowler.

Makiah and Sophie watched a deer enjoy Grandma's yard.

Lunch with Grandma Fowler

Demi....day 2

This is day 2 but actually, Demi is exactly 1 day old.

Demi Aaliyah Schatzman is born!

This is Sophie hearing her new baby sister crying for the first time. We were waiting outside the delivery room door and heard this darling cry coming from inside. Sophie had to wait for her daddy to come get her and she was very patient.

This is Demi Aaliyah. She was born on June 15, 2009 at 6:38 pm. She weighs 8 lb. 14 oz. and is 20 1/2 inches long. She is beautiful. She looks a lot like her big sister did at the same age! We are so happy she is here safe and sound. Happy Birthday Demi!

Baby Makiah

Here is cute little Makiah in August, 2008. She was almost 6 weeks old. This was right before Jessica left for Indiana. Doesn't she have a beautiful smile? It was one of the first times that she tried that. We loved having her in our home for a whole week! We miss all of the Batemans very much!

Gardner Village in August of 2008

Shannon, Jessica and I took the kids to Gardner Village in August right before Jessica left for Indiana. We walked around and enjoyed the shops but the best part was the petting zoo. Jillian, Sophie and Evan loved it. It was fun to watch them react to seeing the cute animals. I knew that that Jessica and her family would be gone soon (Dallas was already gone) so I treasured this time I had with all of them. What a fun day!

Gardner Village-August 2008

Jillian really looked forward to riding on the ponies. She chose the biggest one.

Evan was a little more apprehensive. But he stayed on the whole time! Makiah is there, too. Can you see her?

Sophie loved the ponies but she wanted to get back to the petting zoo. It was a fun day!