Brooklyn has begun to say words - even repeat them once you say them. With her own special flair, of course. Dogs are "dog-dog!!", Luna the cat is "ka-Ka!" She can now say Da-dee, Momma, Way-Way (for Aunt Rachel or Aunt Ra-Ra). This brings Rachel no small degree of pleasure as she is the first person whose name Brooklyn has spoken (other than...Read More

Here are some pictures of Lynn's beautiful kitties - both incredibly sweet. How is it that everyone manages to find sweet kittens but us?? Our rescue kitty is the DEVIL incarnate! Also, turn your head to the side and appreciate the bluffs outside her place. ...Read More

Lynn was gracious enough to invite us to come to her wonderful retreat in Norfork for New Year's. We always enjoy spending time with her, and her place in Norfork seems to have a magical enchantment that rids you of any stress or tension and allows you to completely relax and breathe in the sweeter scents of life. Lynn's cooking is amazing...Kyle and...Read More

The first annual Festivus at the Floyd's was held this past December. Our dear friend, Lynn, was the co-host of the gala. It was a spectacular success - a night of dear friends, EXCELLENT food, and great conversation. Attendees were Matt & Liz, Tak, Chad & Kai, Kevin & Tish, Rachel, Emily, Michelle and Lynnie. We look forward to the second annual Festivus...Read More

Brooklyn's first Christmas was very exciting! We always go to my parents' house and the WHOLE family shows up - my parents, Chad & his then girlfriend/now fiancee, Melissa, Josh, Zach & Anna, Michael, Jeremiah, Rachel and us! The opening of presents is a wonderfully chaotic event where we all pick our stations, distribute gifts and open presents in a blur of exlamations,...Read More

We found the greatest costume for Brooklyn's first Halloween! No peas in pods or corn on the cobs for us...B was a baby shark! Rarrr! Kyle was our resident shark hunter and alas, I was a shark attack victim! We went with my family to a neighborhood Halloween party! ...Read More

Brooklyn visited her Great Grandma Alice this month and showed off her new mobility! She was getting more teeth and growing some more hairs. I say "hairs" because she had so few you could literally count them as they grew in! ...Read More

Brooklyn has such a great smile! She modeled her new winter clothes with Uncle Mikey, and practices crawling to me on a hotel bed. Kyle and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary this month and took Brooklyn with us to a hotel for the night. ...Read More

When B was 7 months old, we visited her Floyd grandparents (Nan & Grandad) in Fayetteville. Brooklyn also met a Razorback while attending her first Razorback game! She got her face painted and was such a good sport! We also spent the weekend with our best friends, Becky, Greg (and their kids Mia and Gavin) and Chad and Kim. Such dear friends! We...Read More

We spent Labor Day at the Farm with the whole family. Michael brought his friend, John, and he and Jeremiah bonded with Brooklyn. ...Read More

Brooklyn and I were hired to be part of a photo shoot for Clear Mountain Water! It was our first paying gig! It was very fun. :) Our dear friend, Julie, does my makeup! ...Read More

When Brooklyn was six months, we started her at her new daycare. It was so hard for me...during this month, she also tried her first food (see the spoon photo) and was visited by our friends, Jason & Jennifer ...Read More

Brooklyn at five months... ...Read More

I couldn't resist putting these hilarious pictures of Brooklyn up! Her personality was just beginning to shine, and I love it! ...Read More