The princess turns 1 year old

*NOVEMBER 9, 2010*

It's hard to believe that this sweet, tiny baby is one year old!

That year went by way too fast!!!

Now she is walking and talking and trying to keep up with her big brother Logan. She loves food more than anything in the world but she is a tiny petite little thing. Ava is sweet as can be but she also has a mischevious side. She is definitely a momma's girl and will become a big sister in a few short months.

Ava, it has been a joy to have you in our family. Your are a treasure to Mammaw and Papa.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
WE LOVE YOU!!!

Kip came into my life 23 years ago today.

He's been such a blessing in my life.

He has the ability to make people smile and laugh

and he's always got a funny story to share.

He's a wonderful uncle to Ava and Logan,

he's a hard worker and

would do just about anything for anyone.

He can quote almost any movie

and he has an infectious laugh.

I hope you have a great birthday.

Love and hugs to you,

xox Mom xox

Time is flying by . . .

It's almost time!!!

Finally!

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!

YAY!!!!

On Friday I got to go with Lindsay, Logan and Ava to the 3rd ultrasound with HIGH hopes of finding out what baby #3 is. It took some coaxing from the technician but we finally got a glimpse of the "parts"! She is one stubborn, or modest, little girl. Yes, it's a girl!! Ava will be a big sister in February when she's only 15 months old. Logan was a bit sad that it wasn't a boy but he will still be the KING of the household! And, if anyone can handle all of this, it's Lindsay. She is one amazing mom! It was so fun to be at the ultrasound and see the results. I feel so incredibly blessed to be adding another sweet soul to our family. I can't believe what an amazing family I have and I love that we just keep adding people to it and the love just grows and grows.

Seriously?!?

I have a mailbox that looks like this one: (this isn't mine). When a package is being delivered it goes into the larger box at the bottom. This morning, knowing that a package was due to arrive at any time, I went and checked the mail only to find that someone broke into the package box and opened the package and took the contents of it and left us with an empty box.

The package contained 2 adorable flower girl dresses for Brein's wedding in November. My sweet sisters-in-law had taken a ton of their time to purchase the dresses and then ship them to me.

Yes, the dresses can be replaced but it's just the principle of the whole thing. The jerks opened the mailbox with a crowbar and stole something that they don't need or want! It just makes me so mad and I don't understand it!!! Okay, I just had to vent. I'll try to move on now!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRANDON!

Hope you have a great birthday!

Love, your new family!

News Flash! Brad and I are expecting . . . and it's a BOY!!!

Fortunately, he's already a grown man and he's in love with our daughter.

Brandon came over tonight and gave Brein this "view master" with a slideshow of the 2 of them. It was adorable. While she was watching the slideshow he got down on one knee and pulled out a beautiful diamond ring and popped the question.

Of course, she said YES!

~HAPPINESS~
What a gorgeous ring!!!

Then they spent the next hour calling and telling family

and friends the exciting news!

Brein and Brandon, we are so happy for the two of you. Congratulations to an adorable couple!