Our Persisting Memories

The year 2010 has not been kind so far to the Atchley family. Shortly after Christmas BJ got sick with bronchitis, Sophia and Phoebe minor colds, and then I got bronchitis. While we were all recovering from that, BJ's Grandfather died on my mother's birthday--January 10th. The blessing is that he died peacefully, in his sleep, next to his loving wife. Who could ask for a better way to go? Almost as soon as the funeral was over and all family returned home Sophia got sick again. Only a couple days after Phoebe got sick. I mean to say, the girls got VERY SICK, particularly Sophia. We had her into her pediatrician twice and urgent care once. She had a strep test, a flu test, an x-ray, and finally an RSV test to confirm her doctor's suspicions. She had RSV and she had it bad. Her doctor said kids her age don't get it that bad (usually) because their lungs are larger than all the babies and tiny kids you hear about going to the hospital or dying from it. We star...

A few years ago we went to the ICE! Exhibit at The Gaylord Texan. At the time Sophia was still a baby in the sling all bundled up and I was 2 months pregnant with Phoebe. I must say this time around was more fun and delightful. No kids in slings or strollers and both girls were able to enjoy themselves very much. The theme for this year was "How The Grinch Stole Christmas". The displays were amazing and the colored ice looked awesome. 65965|380 66085|370 Phoebe coming down the children's ice slide. 66055|390 On our way out there was a toy soldier on stilts. Sophia was very impressed and went up to meet him. 66247|380 We did fudge and milk for Santa this year instead of cookies. Sophia was so excited about leaving them by the fireplace for him. Here she is carrying them over there for him. She was trying so hard to be careful and not spill the milk. 65682|340 In fact, when Sophia came busting into our room the next morning she yelled "Come look! He ate his f...

We have done so much stuff over the last couple months. I have honestly forgotten about most of it, until I see a picture and remember "Yeah, we did that!" So I thought I would keep it simple and do a bunch of pictures of all the family fun we have been having! My sweet friend, Rachel, from way back in the day when I was in nursing school got married!! I was so excited for her and BJ and I enjoyed a nice time to ourselves watching her get sealed in the Dallas Temple. She had a reception where dancing was ON! The girls, who enjoy dancing very much, were more than game to join in. I had such a blast dancing with them. It had been a long time since I have danced in public too! 65037|360 65067|360 65049|360 They both ate tons of strawberries and punch. Could life get any better?! 65025|340 64995|350 We had Thanksgiving with BJ's family at my house, but my sister Jennifer and family had come into town as well. Instead of doing the crazy thing of going shopping the da...