Paige putting the star on the Christmas tree.
Paige stealing a hug
We are about done with the lights,
The tree is getting highter and everyone is having a good time.
Paige and Rebekah hang the garland on the stairs.
David T. and I putting up the tree while,
This is our senior pictures. Richard graduated in 1983 from Colonial High School and I graduated in 1986 from Osceola High School.
Twenty years ago on December 5, 1987 Richard and I said our wedding vows. And 20 years later we are more in love than we were when we said our vows...if that's even possible. =]0
On this day we combined two families, the Medlin's and the Bickers. Here is Bob, Clare, me, Richard, Connie, and Carolyn.
Letisha, me, Mom-Pat, Dad-Jim, Brian, and Danny.
True love forever........
sealed with a kiss...
and happiness forever after!
Four kids later, Richard and I decided to renew our wedding vows on December 5 ,2000. I even fit into my wedding dress.
Newlyweds again....
A long while back I had lost my engagement ring. As we were saying our vows Richard surprised me with this new engagement ring. I was so speechless! I was so shocked....I had nooooo idea! I loved it! It is so beautiful!!!
I love the way he looks at me! =]
The happy couple!
I have spent half of my life with him and I look forward to our 50th wedding anniversary, but not anytime soon! Present we have 4 kids and later I look forward to having lots and lots of grandkids, and lots and lots of great grandkids!=] 
My mom surprised me with a package last week.
I opened the box and there were these cute little guys.
My favorite thing, country bears!
Thank you mom!!! I love them!!!=] Isn't my mantle pretty! =]
Yesterday, Nov. 3rd, Rebekah did her senior project. She did it by powerpoint.
She is so happy to finally be done with it!! It's a big part of her grade for English. We curled her hair for the presentation. Isn't she beautiful! =]
START AT THE BOTTOM... 
that was fun. =] lol
BOOM!
about to pound us
Then David wanted to do the same to Richard and I...coming at us
coming down..
going up
Jonathan's turn..
down, down, down
up,up,up
On Nov. 21, 07 Richard and I took the boys to a state park in our area. The boys did a little fishing and later played in the leaves. Here is David throwing his leaves into the air.
Sarah and Becca watching football.
I took this Saturday evening...can you see the moon?
Richard getting a haircut.
David going crazy with the camera.
Here she is everyone! The little girl we have all been waiting to see come home to the Oatsvall family, Maggie! Maggie is in mama's arms. Scott and the kids got to go and meet Gwen and Maggie as they got off the airplane.
Here they come....Gwen with Maggie, Scott carrying Emily, Elijah, and Jeremiah Oatsvall.
Isn't she beautiful!!! She was just taking everything in....
Gwen and Maggie
Ahhhhhh, Emily gave her little sister Maggie a kiss.
Maggie is checking her new sister out. She's thinking..she just gave me a kiss. =]
Look at that sweet smile on Emily's face, such happiness and acceptance.
This is the first family photo shot with Emily Chapman. As Scott said " the girl who started this whole thing". =]
Then a family picture with the SIX of them. What a beautiful and blessed family they are! Don't they look great! Welcome Home Maggie Oatsvall!! We are so happy for you all.
We woke up this Sunday morning to a foggy one.
It was really pretty in the woods.
Matt and Sarah..
Sarah, Matt, and Rebekah saying goodbye to their friend. He's heading back home...
