It’s hard to believe that my precious girl, Lauren Kassidy, is fourteen years old! If we still lived in Arkansas, she would be going to get her permit tomorrow! But, God, in His providence, led us to the great state of Oklahoma, which wisely sets the age for permits at fifteen. And requires driver’s ed! …
Today, my sweet “baby” boy, Mitchell Lee, is eleven years old! It hardly seems possible. He was an adorable, chubby, happy baby and he’s growing into a tall, strong, happy young man. He would wake up each day with a smile as a baby, and he does that still today! He is an early riser …
So much has been happening in our lives since we moved to Lawton, Oklahoma. So many wonderful things! This past week, I was very sick with a cough and head cold. I barely managed to keep food on the table and the clothes washed, much less blog. I appreciate your patience! I am feeling so …
Today, my precious Leslie Anne turns eight years old! I have never gotten to share her newborn baby photos before because I couldn’t find them! I searched high and low a few months before we moved and finally uncovered them! *whew* I was so worried that this special day would be saved only in my …
God has blessed me with many acquaintances and several good friends over the years. But my first best friend, outside of my parents, would be my sister, Melanie. She asked the Lord to give her a baby sister and God heard that prayer. From the moment I came home from the hospital, my sister fluttered …
It’s been a very lovely weekend, for someone who just got a year older! 🙂 This birthday (on Monday, March 25) was much better than my last one. I enjoyed a short trip away with my family, a meal at Olive Garden, a bouquet of flowers and several cards and gifts from family and friends. …
Six years ago, on December 7, we were saying “It’s a girl!” This past December 7, everyone was saying “It’s a bike! Laci got a bike!” I believe she had a wonderful sixth birthday! I took her “window shopping” a few weeks before her birthday. She picked out three possible gifts, knowing she would only …
Laci, two weeks ago, wearing our tree skirt as, well, a skirt! 🙂 Today is a very special day in our household! Our youngest girl is now six years old. My,my. Time surely does zip by. (I say wistfully.) I remember how surprised we were to hear she was coming. I remember how overwhelmed I …
Here are some photos from Lauren’s 13th birthday! Her birthday sign on the school chalkboard. Leslie and Laci still had to do school, but Lauren and Mitch were off. 🙂 A surprise gift from Grandma and Granddad! Reading the card. Hmmm, something’s in there! Grandma made her a satchel, similar to Mitchell’s! A compass! (She …
Dear Lauren Kassidy, I remember the day we brought you home,A sweet little bundle of our very own.Your tiny hands and sweet little face,Spread sunshine and smiles all over the place! I rocked you all night, a special time,Savoring the fact that you were all mine!My goal was to care and to love you, dear,Protect …
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