The Pepin Family: March 2007

enjoying spring break...

I've taken plenty of pictures this week while we're on spring break, just haven't yet had time to post any. We've gotten to do some fun stuff and I will post some of those soon, but I took this shot just a few minutes ago. I walked through the living room, and there were the kids all tucked in watching, of all things, The Polar Express! Strange choice for this time of year, but don't they look sweet?!

I hope all of you enjoy this beautiful spring day!

ap

first loss...

I guess it had to happen sooner or later, but we had our first loss this past Saturday. Even though we didn't win, it was a GREAT game, a battle all the way to the end. The score was 4-3...Braden scored 2 goals, so although he was disappointed that we lost, he was still pretty happy that he did get to score.

Because I was out of town last weekend, I missed that game and didn't get any pictures. That's unfortunate because we won 8-3, with Braden scoring 4 goals! This is our first experience with any of our kids playing sports...we're definitely enjoying it! Here are some pictures from the game yesterday...click on any picture for a larger view.

Pep talk from the coach...

Corner kick...

A little blurry...let's blame it on the swift action...

Everyone seems to enjoy the tradition of the "tunnel"...

Braden is so excited because his grandpa is going to be here
this Saturday for his game! I hope you all have a great week.
Thanks for stopping by! (Wedding pictures to come soon, I promise!)

ap

40 years of ringo...

Here are the promised pictures of Ringo growing up...
hope you enjoy!!! You can click on any picture for a
larger view...

Taken in Puerto Rico, around age 8...

7th grade...

Senior in high school...aren't they cool?

Taken in England, late-80s

Last month in Gatlinburg...I think he looks better than ever!

I hope this doesn't mean I have to post pictures of myself when my birthday rolls around...maybe when I turn 40 (that's several years away, by the way)!

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happy, happy birthday...

40 years old?!?! I can't believe Ringo is 40 today...all I can say is at least he doesn't look it! In just 10 years, my husband will be 50...my PARENTS are in their 50s right now! All of you who can, give him a hard time today! :op

Here is a picture of Ringo as a baby...he was about a year old, taken as he was taking his first steps. Isn't he cute?

We hope to post some more old pictures of Ringo later...trust me, you don't want to miss that!

Ringo, from me and the kids, we wish you the happy, happy, happiest birthday ever! Can't wait to spend a fun evening together tonight! We love you...you're the best!!!!

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not in tennessee...

I finally made it back home about 11:30 last night...and for those of you who think it's SO funny, I did not book that flight! Anyway, I had a great time visiting with my sister, seeing her home, and meeting her friends and new family. I also unexpectedly got to see several old friends; that was really a highlight of the trip for me. For those who have already asked, the wedding pictures are coming...I'll post a few of my favorites in a day or two, then probably a slideshow in a week or so, so hang tight!

If you've ever been to Oklahoma, you know it's a very interesting place...their history is pretty amazing. I probably know more of their history than the history of the state of Tennessee because of the time I spent in school there. I hadn't been back to OKC for 15 years, so I really enjoyed driving around trying to find some of the places where we lived when we were kids and seeing how things have changed (or not).

No one has to be told how different Oklahoma is from East Tennessee. I was quite amused by some of the differences and so I got some shots to share with you. Some things you would never see in our neck of the woods...

Everything is SO flat, flat, flat...

These awesome working oil wells are everywhere,
even right next to the runways at the aiport...

OU yard art...

My long lost friend Trina...I'm so glad we were able to
get together and looking forward to keeping in touch!
Trina, now you can replace that old photo with this one...
we're older, but we definitely look better! :o)

More OU art...on the airport equipment no less!

OU curb art...

Yukon, the home of Garth Brooks...I only throw this in
because he's a fourth or fifth cousin or something like that!

This was really amusing to me...you don't see THAT
just anywhere!

And here is a shot of everyone on our side of the family
who made it for the wedding weekend...I know the quality
is terrible, but it's the people in the picture that matter!!!

I enjoyed every minute with all of you...thanks to
Alarra and Mike for getting us together! Can't wait
to talk to you when you get back from Mexico!!!

ap

big, long weekend

This was Angela's big weekend. She went to photograph her sister A'Larra's wedding in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She left last Thursday and was to return today at approximately 10:30 p.m. Yes, I had the three children and yes it was challenging. However, the kids and I had a lot of fun, but we really missed mommy and look forward to her return. Angela called me today to give me the bad news. The flight was not today, but tomorrow. Here is what she saw when she looked at the flight information sign. Notice the bottom left hand of the sign. I hope she had a Snickers bar in her purse.

I couldn't resist Honey. I love you and can't wait to see you!

Thanks for checking in!

rp

the game...

We had such an exciting game on Saturday...well, as exciting as a game played by 7-8 year olds can be. At the end of the first quarter, Braden's team was losing 3-0, but then came back to win 4-3! Here are some of our favorite shots from the big game...

If you know the Troells, please pray for them...they are having a baby today!!!

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play day...

I enjoyed a more laid-back kind of day with Bella and Evan the other day, so I'm posting some pictures I got of them. I can't believe they haven't tired of seeing the camera come out of the bag, but Bella is a very good poser and Evan always wants me to take a picture of whatever he happens to be playing with at the moment. I feel so blessed to be at home with them...I know these days won't last forever. Sometimes that comes with a sigh of relief (ha ha), but I know I'll miss it when they're all grown up. I pray the Lord will help me enjoy it instead of endure it.

He wanted a picture of his Cheerios...

Bella taking good care of her baby...

We are really looking forward to the nice weather and getting outdoors on a regular basis. We hope to enjoy some wonderful spring sun this week. Hope it's beautiful wherever you are...have a great week!

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PS...Tomorrow we hope to post some action shots from Braden's soccer game yesterday...it was a very exciting game...for 8 year olds! :o) Check back soon!

soccer season...

It's been WAY too long since we've posted. My goal is to post 2-3 times a week, but then life happens. We have a lot going on this month, so we'll have a lot to post about...just may not get to it right away. In 10 days I'm flying to my sister's wedding in OKC, then Ringo turns 40, then spring break, then Ringo's dad comes in for the marathon...well that's the month of March! THEN Dollywood opens!!!

Anyway, Braden just played his first AYSO soccer game ever. Ringo just happened to end up being his coach. They had a mini tournament this past Saturday...they won both their games 3-1! Here are some shots from the day...

Now that's a serious athlete...