Hilton Head 2008, All my boys!
Chase, 7 months old! Swinging and sitting up!
Ray and Elise, proud grandparents!
Our Tyler...had a ball!
Date night out! Yeah!

Introducing Addison Marie Hambrick, born Monday, May 19th

7lb 7oz 21 inches! 2:48pm.

Proud parents Carmen & Brandt Hambrick...

I just love her already!

My incredible manager and friend, Cheryl...at my farewell luncheon

My hero..Darren Johnson...survivor!

Darren and his mom! She came all the way from work at Crawford Long Hospital to be there too! WOW!

Wow! What a week it was! Last week I experienced more emotions than I have in a while. On monday I was at the birth of baby Addison Marie, new baby girl to my dear friend Carmen. I was planning on being outside the door when she arrived but I had the incredible blessing of being right there for her entrance to the world. Having had 2 c-sections it was awesome to witness the true birth experience! Carmen was a rock star and Addison is beautiful!

On Tuesday and Wednesday I wrapped up my final days at Children's Healthcare in the Aflac Cancer Center. It was a busy 2 days but nothing could have prepared me for the farewell I recieved. The nursing staff gave me a great luncheon with all my favorite mexican food and my manager Cheryl gave a wonderful farewell speech. The gals had found one of my favorite patients, Darren whom I had cared for many years ago. He wrote me a beautiful letter they had framed and all the staff signed it. I will treasure this gift forever. I was so proud of Darren, he read the letter in front of the staff and there was not a dry eye in the room! Thank you to all of you, I will miss you all so much!


Thursday and Friday we prepared to go to Hilton Head. We made the trip in almost 8 hours! I forgot how many times you stop with a baby in the car! But all in all the boys were great and Chase was wonderful even at the beach. Nothing like pulling the exersaucer out on the beach..but hey it worked! He smiled and played and napped and we had a great time. Eric's parents came with us which was a great treat!


We will be heading out to Frisco, Texas on Monday to find our new home. We are taking Tyler with us to show him around and take him on his first airplane ride. I will update when we get back and maybe I will have a new home to post:)))


Love to all...Colin

Adam came to visit last week while his mommy was at a conference at our church. We had a ball!
Outside fun!
Papa Mike comes to the rescue! Actually looks pretty organized huh!
My sweet Chase...
My granny came to visit for Mother's Day..i loved this picture, Chase's face is a hoot!

Hi Friends & Family,

Wow! I think this is the longest I have gone without an update. Where do I begin??? For starters..the boys are great!



Tyler is now finished with his year in preschool and is such a big boy these days. We are still battling potty training but I think we will get there soon! He had an accident in front of his girlfriend Blakely last night and was really embarrased so I think he is getting it! He is counting to 100 and writing his letters and always asking how you spell EVERYTHING! I love it! It's amazing to watch his mind work.



Chase is doing great. He was 6 months on May 1st. He had his check up today and all is great. He continues on his prilosec for reflux but they say that could get better now that he is starting to sit up. He is babbling like crazy and has 2 little teeth poking thru. He will chew on anything he can get his mouth on..so between spitting up, drooling and chewing..he is constantly a mess. I always have laughed with the mommies who have bibs on 24/7..well that's me! He is in the 20% for weight, a little lean! But in the 84% for height so daddy is proud! He is in 9-12 month clothes just for the length which is crazy. Ty was always behind so my clothes are not really matching up these days which calls for frequent shopping trips!!!



Eric is adjusting well to his big job and has been seeing the United States it seems like as he goes to each account. He just hired a co-worker to move from Denver, and they happen to be great friends of ours which is awesome b/c they will be coming to Dallas too! And they have young kiddos too.



For me..I am entering early retirement from nursing on Wed, May 21st. It will be so bittersweet as I have loved every minute of my time in the Aflac Cancer Center. I pray that one day I get back to the bedside and continue my calling but for now my calling is to be at home with all my boys. We have a contract on our house and are closing on June 9th so that is coming quickly. I have arranged for our corporate housing in Dallas so I am hot on the hunt for our new home.



Thanks to all for your love and support! I will attach pictures below...Love...Colin and all my boys!