HAPPY Fourth of July!!!!

Blessed Reminders...

...that my life is sunny, warm, and bright:

Thank you B...so much. And these were just the "test shots"? I can't wait to see the others...but no rush. Really. I can stare at these forever. They will make fabulous Mother's Day gifts for the women in my family this weekend. I am profoundly grateful. Can't wait to babysit in return!!

Summer 2012

 Where we have been when we have not been blogging...

  

Drinking with one of my bestie's via FB miles apart! 

I am SO in trouble.....wow....

LegoLand!

You can do time out ANYWHERE!!!

Sister Love at LegoLand

Date Night!

HAPPY Fourth!!!

Happy Birthday USA!!!

Gift is TWO!!!

When did this happen?? My precious boy is TWO YEARS OLD!!!!! We had a family birthday on the back porch with an airplane theme, and it felt like a tree-house birthday party!!

Gifts's family cake decorated by the girls - an airplane flying in silver clouds by the Statue of Liberty (see caption lol).

 Valiant found his favorite plane under the bed, and Lovely wanted the Statue of Liberty LOL!

Earlier in the day, I enjoyed some quiet time with my sweet Gift from God. I love our son!!!

Dearest Gift - you are treasured, you are beloved. Your infectious smile, giggle, loud voice, and energy have refined this family of ours into getting more out of life, and giving to those in our life. We thank you, and God, for being here. God has generously loaned you and your sisters to us, and we are forever grateful.

We can't wait to see where this year takes you. Thanks for being you. We look forward to another year of firsts for you. God Bless you. Keep your heart, and arms, open!!!

Love,
Mommy and Family.