I'm behind in the birthday shout-outs. Grace turned eleven and celebrated with a slumber party. The girls loved playing the game, "Find the bubble gum in the cloud of whipped cream." Hands behind your backs, of course!Paul and Samuel had birthdays within a few weeks of each other. Samuel was surprised with a basketball hoop. He was thrilled!I … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Grace!
Eleven years, one hour, and forty-five minutes ago you arrived on the scene. Instant love. That's what we felt for you. Absolutely beautiful is what you were. Even with your fuzzy bald-head, you looked like a girl baby. You were two years-old when you first told someone you were born with a pink bow in your hair (after seeing one in your one-month … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Grace!
Ten years ago today your daddy gently placed nine pounds of swaddled love in my arms. You took my breath away. As you have grown, there have been so many more breathless moments. We stand in awe of the young lady you are becoming.Your name Grace Anne means grace full of grace, or unmerited favor full of unmerited favor. That is what you are to your … [Read more...]
Meet Sugar and Cinnamon!
Meet the newest members of our family, Sugar and Cinnamon. Grace opened her first gift from us this morning before pancakes, a pink Bible. Then we told her to close her eyes. She opened them up to see a new hamster cage. We originally were thinking of getting her a hamster but after talking with some friends, changed our minds to guinea pigs. Yes, … [Read more...]
OUR AMAZING ‘GRACE’ IS NINE!
Grace Anne was in no hurry to leave her mommy and enter the world. With this precious little girl I experienced three false labors. One of which put me in the hospital for twenty four hours, only to be sent home yet again. Other than her grand delayed entrance, my pregnancy with Grace was a blessing. I had incredible cravings for cheeseburgers and … [Read more...]