Marcus & Beck

Last weekend we got to watch Beck when Brent and Sheri went out for their anniversary. We love watching Beck because he is so fun and good for us! Beck and Marcus go to the same daycare, so Beck recognizes him now and was very helpful in taking care of him. Beck put Marcus's pacifier back in for him and would also tell me "oh no, Marcus crying!" It was very cute!

Beck was a great helper! I might have to borrow him more often!

Beck likes to swing around this pole outside. Jeff likes to say he is pole dancing :)

Beck loves his Uncle Jeff

A very sleepy little Marcus

Beck was rocking in Marcus's car seat

Wales and Bishops

I finally got to meet baby Chase!!!

On Friday I finally got to meet baby Chase. He has been home for almost a week, but I have been feeling sick from allergies and I didn't want to give him anything. I was finally feeling better so Erin and I met up at her Mom's house. Chase is such a cutie! He has red hair, which makes since because all the nurses at the hospital told Erin that he is fiesty! :)

Chase is 6 weeks younger than Marcus and they are going to be GREAT friends. Here are some pictures that we got from that day. I look forward to many more days with baby Chase!

Jill & Marcus Bishop (13 weeks)

Erin & Chase Wales (7 weeks)

Erin and Marcus

Jeremy Wales, Marcus Bishop, Raelee Wales

Erin's other kids, Raelee and Jeremy, both love baby Marcus!

Marcus and Baby Chase hanging out in the recliner

Marcus holding baby Chase. I guess Marcus thinks he is a big boy or something :)

Oh what a difference a year can make........

Jeff and I went out for our 1st anniversary date tonight (thank you Brent and Sheri!) and we talked about all the changes we have had in the past year. The pictures above represent some of these changes.

I feel so blessed that I found a man who loves me and takes care of me. He is all I could ever ask for in a husband. I also feel so lucky to have Marcus bless our lives daily.

I am so thankful for this past year and all I have learned. I look forward to all the years ahead of us and all we will learn in the future. I know we can handle anything as long as Jeff and I stick together and keep our Heavenly Father in our lives.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JRB! I LOVE YOU!

April is here!

This has been a very exciting month for our little family. First, Marcus had his first Easter. We went out to Gilmer to be with the Bishops and had an excellent weekend, minus that Kiki and Beck got sick. Marcus enjoyed looking for Eggs while in his baby carrier. Jill didn't move too fast with Marcus on, but she was still able to find a "Golden Egg." Jeff also found a "Golden Egg" in the hunt.

Marcus's Easter outfit

Jeff helping Ava find eggs

Lola and Ava lovin' on Marcus

Coloring Eggs

Katherine found the first Golden Egg!

Marcus hunting eggs

Marcus's Easter present from Kiki and Pops

This past weekend, Grandma and Grandpa Dicks as well as Uncle Michael and Aunt Emily were able to come out to Texas for Marcus's blessing at church. It was great to see my family and have them spend time with Marcus. Marcus was blessed at church by Jeff and it was so great to have so many people who love him there. We missed Stephen, Natalie and Adam, but hopefully Marcus will get to meet them this summer.

Dad's first time seeing Marcus in person!

A lady whose husband works for Dad made these outfits for Marcus. I put him in all of them so Mom could take pictures back to Florida. This first one has a bee on the hat.

He wasn't so sure about this one.

He liked the blue one the best!

Grandma Jo playing with his feet

Uncle Michael, aka "The baby whisperer"

Erin and Jeannette

The Dicks Family that got to come to the blessing

The Hauth Family

The Bishops

Marcus's after blessing outfit from Kiki

Finally, I go back to work next Tuesday and am working two half days and one whole day. Marcus is going to go to daycare with his cousin Beck until the fall and we are very excited that Marcus will get to know his cousin better. I am going to miss spending everyday with my little man, but know he will be in good hands and will make my time with him even more special.

FATHER & SON

BONDING

Marcus and I out at the mall with the family this weekend!

Marcus got to meet the Easter Bunny!

This weekend, Kath and Wes came into town with Noah (Jennifer and Jody were on their way back from a cruise). Kath, Wes, Noah, Sheri, Brent, Beck, Jeff, Marcus and myself all went out to dinner at Maggiano's and then headed over to Willow Bend mall so the toddlers could play on the playground. On our way into the mall was the Easter Bunny. Beck was so excited to meet the Easter Bunny that he ran up and sat next to him while another little girl and boy were trying to get ready to have their picture. It was soo cute!! He and Noah had their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, but I wasn't sure if Marcus needed his taken. After we watched the boys play at the playground, Jeff and I left the family to take Marcus home. There wasn't anyone at the Easter Bunny, so we decided to have Marcus meet the Easter Bunny for his first Easter. He was a good little boy and just stared at the Bunny.

We are so thankful for this time of year and this little man in our lives!

Spring is here!

A lot has happened since our last post. Jeff gave me the responsibility of updating the webpage, so we will see how that goes.

The most exciting thing that has happened is that Marcus was born and is blessing our lives daily. Marcus Wesley Bishop was born 1/27/10 weighing 8 lbs 1 oz and 19.75 inches long. We are so blessed to have him in our lives.

We are so happy that the weather has warmed up and we can start doing things outside! We were able to take Marcus out to Gilmer this weekend to visit Wes and Kath and for Marcus to meet his great grandmother Nanny. It was an interesting weekend, but Marcus was able to spend a little bit of time with his Nanny. We love being out in East Texas and are excited to go back for Easter.

We are looking forward to the Dicks family coming out for Marcus's blessing in April. Mom and Dad (Rick and Jo) as well as Emily and Michael are going to be able to come out and meet Marcus and spend time with us.

Another exciting event was the birth of Chase Michael Wales. He is the son of my best friend Erin. He was born premature, so I haven't been able to meet him yet, but I am looking forward to holding this sweet boy and for him to grow up with Marcus.


Life is changing so quickly and Jeff and I look forward to all the adventures that will come with raising Marcus!

Weekend in Gilmer

Jill and I were able to go out and visit my parents. After church, we had Mom take some pictures. We only have 13 more weeks till Marcus joins us for family pictures.

Jenifer & Noah's October Visit

Jennifer and my nephew, Noah came to North Texas for a visit. They came to spend time with Mom & Dad.

BABY MARCUS AT 24 WEEKS

Trip to Chattanooga

That is the fairway over the caddy's right shoulder!

This is the scariest Par 3 I have played. 230 over water, with water behind the green.

Golfer's Swing Thoughts

BABY MARCUS IS COMING!

Baby in Action!

We just wanted to share our first baby video!

BABY!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Jill and I would formally like to introduce our newest member of the family - BABY!

Please keep you calenders open for BABY's arrival February 11 2010!

The Time has come!

We have set our date!  Jill and I will be married in Orlando April 25, 2009.  We will have our reception at Jill's Aunt's house.  Jill and I will then be going on a Caribean Cruise.   We hope to see as many as can make the trip.  We understand if you are unable to attend.  I wish everyone the best!

NO CHALLENGE IS TO BIG!

DJ Gregory: PGA Tour 2008

This is truly and unbelievable story. This is one of the most inspiring videos I have ever seen. There are no excuses for giving up on your dreams if you are able.

Take one day at a time and enjoy every minute!

Dan Patrick

Yes, this is Dan Patrick. He was a sportscaster for ESPN and now he works for NBC and writes a colum forSports Illustrated. He was in town to meet with some ad people and wanted to come by my office. he is a fan of the gold equipment we make. I was able to spend and hour and a half with him doing a club fitting. He was hilarious. He was such a down to earth guy. He is a lot taller than I thought he was. He is a 6 handicap golfer.

It has been such a blessing and adventure since I have been in my current position. I have truly been blessed to use a talent learned as a child to become my profession.

Giant Swing

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

For all of you that grew up in Gilmer Texas, this would have been the best addition to the Yamboree Grounds. How many children would have broken themselves on this?

Customer Service Award

On August 26Th, Adams Golf held its national sales meeting at the W hotel in Dallas. Every August all of our outside sales reps come to Dallas for a yearly recap of sales and to announce our new products for the upcoming year. During the meeting sales awards are given out to all the top salesmen and then they give out several corporate awards. I was very shocked and surprised to be awarded the 2008 Customer Service Award. I was introduced and presented the award by the CEO.

California Trip

During the last week of June, Jill and I were able to go to Florida with my family and also travel to Oakland California for Jill's brother wedding. We flew into Sacramento and meet Jill's family on Thursday night. Friday we all drove down to Oakland for the wedding ceremony. The wedding reception was held Saturday in Oreville.



Jill and I had an awesome time flying from one end of he coutry to the next. It was awesome tospend time with both of our families.

COLD PLAY - VIVA LA VIDA