Staci Stec's Wedding

Staci and Zach's wedding was absolutely amazing. The photos really don't even begin to capture this magical event. Staci was just beautiful and it was so fun to see all of the family.

The bridesmaids luncheon

At the reception:Staci and Zach

Nanny was very popular with the young men. I was trying to capture her hot moves here...

The reception was gorgeous. I felt like I was attending a celebrity's wedding!

Aunt Phyllis, Staci (the gorgeous bride) and Cathy

Trip to see Grandma and Grandpa Martinkus

We traveled to Pocola, OK for Staci Stec's wedding (Jason's cousin) and what a wonderful event it was. Unfortunately, Jason and I are beginning to make a habit of not making our flights (we missed one last month when headed to David's graduation in Lubbock and ended up driving through the night to make it on time). Thank goodness that this time, there was still an available flight later that day that we were able to get on. It ended up being a long day in the Denver airport. Here is Truman entertaining us as he rolled around on the airport floor.We were able to visit with a lot of Jason's family. The picture below consists of 4 generations! I think they all look quite a bit a like...

John and Truman

Great Grandmother Mimi Martinkus and Truman

John found the cutest little radio flyer car for Truman. He loved it.

Annual trip to Pagosa Springs

Every year, we travel to Pagosa Springs in southern Colorado with my parents for a week of much needed rest and relaxation. We were so fortunate to have my little brother, David join us as well as Aunt Susan and Haven. We enjoyed hiking, biking, fishing, water rafting, playing games, hot tubbing and doing nothing. Here are some pictures from the week:

Truman's First Bite

Truman's First Bite (Kinda)

I had already given him a bite or two before this day, but this was the "official" day that we started feeding Truman. He is very interested in our food and drinks. I have tried to upload a video of Truman eating, with no luck. Any advice from my other bloggers?

Truman meets Dorie, Ben and Henry

Dorie, Ben and Henry were able to come for a visit this month. It was so fun to see Henry again, he is such a cutie!

What us girls only dream of... a picture of you and your childhood best friend with your little boys!! Love it!

John and Cathy came for a visit!!

John and Cathy drove all the way from Oklahoma to see Truman. I think they spent about $50 on gas, as they drove their Toyota Prius. We should probably all be driving one...

This was John's high chair, then Jason's and now Truman's (a little big, but he can grow into it). I think he likes it...

Cute Pics of Truman

So, I took Truman and Astro for a walk and when I returned, I looked at Truman and he just looked so darn cute that I ran in and grabbed the camera. He looks so serious... There's a smile...

Back to serious...

David's Graduation from Texas Tech

David Graduates!!

The graduate (and English Major) reading to Truman...

At the graduation Ceremony...

I really like this picture...everything is moving but David's face...

After the ceremony... and you may wonder where is Clay? Well, both of David's siblings had a rough time getting to lubbock. Jason and I missed our flight and drove through the night to get to Lubbock. When Clay showed up at the airport on graduation day, he didn't have a flight booked for that day. Thank goodness, he arrived later that same day.

During the ceremony, Truman became a little restless, so we took him outside and had some fun. Unfortunately, this is the site of where I lost one of the diamond earrings that Jason gave me after the birth of Truman, they were called my "pushing" earrings. I am still mourning the loss...

After David's graduation we headed to Amarillo where the Bittick's hosted a graduation party for Jason, David and Chad. I will have to get pics from my mom...I forgot my camera.

Mom's Birthday

Yum, yum, yum! It was Mom's birthday and I brought her cupcakes from the best little cupcake shop on Pearl Street, Mulberries. I bought them for Jason's birthday, too, but no pics, sorry.

Good-Bye For Now

My sweet grandmother, Mimi (and the last of my grandparents) died yesterday. She was almost 86 years old. I am so thankful that I was able to go to Amarillo 3 times in the last 3 months to see her. She was also able to meet Truman (and sometimes she thought that Truman was my mom and dad's 4th child). Anyone who knew her will miss her, she was such a little spit fire and quite witty until the end! She had a love for scrabble, boggle ...and collecting cardboard and boxes! But most of all, she loved her family! She was always so affirming and made you feel so special. Although I will miss her dearly, she is now in heaven where she belongs. I love you Mimi, will miss you dearly, and look forward to seeing you again!!


Clipping from the Amarillo Globe News:

Bette Jo Eddins Vogler, 85, of Amarillo died Saturday, April 12, 2008.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peters Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dru Ferguson officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount, Blvd.

Mrs. Vogler was born May 10, 1922, in Estelline to DeWitt and Sarah Alice Smithee Eddins. She was a Realtor with Della Dunn for many years, then an owner/broker with Creative Home Brokers. She attended Texas Tech and West Texas State University, and moved to Amarillo in 1941. She was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan Lowrance and husband Barry of Amarillo and Ann Stapp and husband Eldon of Fort Collins, Colo.; a sister, Ann Bright and husband Ken of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Kristi Lowrance Bittick and husband Chad, Stephen Lowrance and wife Apple, Clay Stapp, Shelley Stapp Martinkus and husband Jason and David Stapp; and five great-grandchildren, Chase, Haven, Samuel, Sophia and Truman.

The family suggests memorials be to the Presbyterian Childrens' Home, 3400 Bowie St., Amarillo, TX 79109.

Amarillo Globe-News, April 14, 2008