Saturday, January 30, 2010

Definitely a Climber!







I just want to pick out my own clothes!






Somehow, someday I am going to reach that top shelf!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The "Big Tree"

Since Jake was off on Monday, we ventured out to Rockport for the day. We also visited the "Big Tree" which is found on the Lamar Peninsula of Aransas County in Goose Island State Park. This tree is Texas' largest & probably oldest Live Oak Tree. Avery loved walking around the park in her boots.







Sunday, January 17, 2010

Monkey Girl

In about 3.5 seconds, our little monkey managed to clear the magazines off the entry way table & climb onto the bottom shelf. She was so proud of herself!



Wednesday, January 13, 2010

So Long Friend, Not Goodbye

John J Houston, LT, USN was laid to rest on this day, January 13, 2010. We say "so long friend" & not "goodbye" because we know that this is the end of his earthy life & the beginning of his eternal life with God, our Father. We miss your warm smile, Joe, & look forward to seeing you in heaven. All our love, The Sonsel Family

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6

VT-28 with Jenn, Joe's fiancee


Jake & Joe on a cross country trip to Dallas last summer

Friday, January 8, 2010

5 Years of Wedded Bliss

It was 5 years ago today that I married the love of my life. I thank God each day for blessing me with the most kind, considerate, patient, loving & AMAZING man. He is the answer to my prayers & I look forward to a lifetime of happiness with my husband! I love you, Jake!

January 8, 2005


Honeymoon in Jamaica-Jan. 2005


March 2005


Marine Birthday Ball-Nov. 2005


Celebrating our 1st Anniversary-Catalina Island-Jan. 2006


Frio River-June 2006


Napa Valley-Summer 2006


Dining In-Aug. 2006


Just before deploying on the MEU-Sept. 2006


Homecoming-June 2007


Marine Birthday Ball-Nov. 2007


Skiing in Keystone,CO-Jan. 2008


Marine Birthday Ball-Nov. 2009

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Silliness!

I love when NaNa visits!














A bull or airplane???

Merry Christmas!

Some pictures from Christmas. Avery had a blast!



Can I open it now?




Avery with her cousins, Bailey & Meagan