Tuesday, June 28, 2011

VBS...Pandamania


Here's a video of the girls (Kendall and Grace on the left, Maddie on the right) of the girls Sunday morning singing one of the VBS songs.  We feel so blessed to be at our church and to have a place that cares so much about the children of the church.  I took the video with my camera phone so it's a little fuzzy.  Don't forget to pause the music over on the right!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Outer Banks

We just got back from our trip to Outer Banks, NC.  I had never been before but I think I'll be a lifer now.  It is so beautiful and low key.  Not too commercial like many beach places are getting to be.  I could have spent all day in a beach chair watching the kids play and listening to the ocean.  I'm not even a big beach person (I hate fish and ocean smells) but this place was awesome.  So thankful to my in-laws for letting us tag along.  I only have one complaint.  Do we have to wait a whole year before we can go back?!?  LOL!!!

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day!

I have four fabulous men in my life that I wanted to celebrate for Father's Day.

My Father


The man who gave me life and therefore gave my children life as well. My father has taught me it's never too late to change. Never too late to accept or give forgiveness. He's taught me that it's okay to be who you are even when it's not what everyone else expects you to be. Also, in 7 years he has NEVER ever missed a grandchild's birthday.

My Father-in-Law


My father-in-law is the kind of grandfather to my girls that I always wanted to have when I was a girl. He always has a hug, kiss, and "I love you" ready when they meet and part. He has a quarter in his pocket to share. He has two knees that are usually occupied by a little girl. He knows the names of all the birds and the trees and has lots of funny stories about when he was a kid.  When you're tired, he's ready to let you lay in his lap on the couch so you can both take a nap.

My 2nd Father


The man I grew up with and is as much my dad as a dad could be. There's not enough room to list all the things my dad has taught me. I think what makes our relationship special is that he chose to be my parent. Most of us don't have that option. He knew me before he married my mother and he chose to be my dad even with all my faults and imperfections.

My Husband

I don't know if Byron ever pictured himself as the father of 3 girls. But if he has any doubts about his abilities you would never know it. He pulls teeth, removes splinters, digs huge holes in the sand, kills big bugs and countless other things that none of us want to do. He does it without wanting repayment, without requesting anything. He works hard for us but he never lets work become an excuse to be a disconnected dad. He is an awesome dad and we love him very much!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

What a Surprise

What? I'm entering a blog post? Someone alert the media! I have been so absent and I will continue to be absent today, but I did change the picture! I will have the common sense to at least blog about vacation when I get back. For now, enjoy a new pic of Maddie.