My little girl is 9!

It is so hard to think that my baby girl just turned 9. I still look at her and see this tiny face with messy curls. I thought I would share some pictures of her that most haven't seen.

My sweet girl,
I am so incredibly blessed to have you. Your laughter is contagious. Your smile tender and your spirit is so caring. I have loved watching you grow and mature. You continue to amaze me daily. You make my heart happy! A million kisses to you.
Mom

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From that to this...... Time goes by fast, breath it in!

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You are so beautiful inside and out. We love you! Happy Birthday baby girl.

Jeremiah 1:5 (New International Version)

5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart;

A duck, a hippy and a cat oh my....

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Mommy's little duck. We finally got him to keep his hat on. When he walked the tail waddled...so cute.

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Brennon dressed up like a hippy for school. He had a big wig and looked very cool:-)

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My little kitty cat. We had everything for this costume- so this was easy a little face paint and walla a cat.

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Our pumpkins- We always do a pumpkin for each child. They get to decide what to carve on it and this year it was creative. I did O's for lil B. Madi and Brennon drew there design and we helped them cut it out.
I love the way they glow- sooo pretty. And the fact that they are still in our front yard uuuhhhmmm! is hilarious. NOT!

We had a very relaxed Halloween this year. Because it was on a Saturday it wasn't so rushed. We hit a few trunk or treats at local churches and called it a night. Since we live where we do we only have a few trick or treaters.

Hope

Three years ago today was the worst day of my life. It has taken three years to regain hope and realize that God has a plan and althought I will never understand here on earth, his plan is ALWAYS GOOD! We are not made for here.
Heaven will be the only home my baby will ever know. My baby will forever be held in Jesus' arms and loved on by his creator. Although I wish I had, had the chance to know and love him here, I will rest in this daily. One day I will hold and kiss his sweet face but for now his Father will.

I love you and will forever carry you in my heart.

Oct 10th party for Lil B...

Lil B's birthday cake. Thank you Jan it was beautiful and delicious!


MC eating birthday food.


Aunt PeyPey and Uncle Marty. Great pic of Cooper in the belly. A few short hours from this picture he was here- must have been the spicy food.


Aunt Jami and Uncle Blake- Where's Noah.... Ohh that's right Maw Maw was feeding him inside where the football game was on...


Mommy chasing Lil B down the stairs.


Blowing out candles take 1


Take 2


Take 3

The kids love blowing out candles and hey that is what childhood is about..


The three cake eaters- Lily Grace, Micah, and Braiden


Braiden opening up his presents.




The kids playing with the truck.


MC, LG and lil B jumping or falling on each other.. Poor MC you were a good sport!


Madi and Braiden play so well together. They love to get into things. We have a saying that he likes her best because Madi never has a bad idea it is all fun with her.

We had a great evening and enjoyed seeing our family. Thank you again for coming and for everything. We love and miss you!

My two little men

Sitting together in the mornings watching TV.

Football Brennon

Happy Birthday to Lil B

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October the 5th was lil B's 2nd birthday. It was a Monday and we spent the evening at home. We had dinner together and then let Braiden eat his cake. He loved blowing out the candles. I think we lit them a dozen times. He kept saying more. I love the little celebrations at home. It gives me a time to reflect on the year and remember the day they were born.

From Braiden Wesley

Oh, my sweet boy. I love you so much. You were worth everything we went through to get you here. Every day I am in awe of you and your delicious smile and contagious personality. You brighten my life and bring joy and love to my heart.Never forget you are loved and who you are. Always put Jesus first. A million kisses to you.

Brandi