My Grandma

This is my Grandma and my baby boy. This picture was taken in July of 2004 when we went to Maryland to see my grandma.  She was 95.  She died in January of 2005.

I still miss her. She was my special Grandma. She had a nickname for me that only she used and she would address my birthday cards with that name. We were always very close and I miss her.

Today, she would have been 105 years old. She lived til she was almost 97. At the end of her life, she was still healthy, but she had dementia and Alzheimers.  I still miss her and think of her often.

Happy Birthday!!!

Today is my birthday. And my daughters birthday.

Happy birthday Daughter!!!

A birthday

Today is my little guys birthday.

He had a good day. No big party or anything.

He brought Dinosaur cupcakes to school and he had a dinosaur cake again this year. I haven't downloaded the pics yet but I will soon.

Sister is coming in a couple weeks, and we celebrated with the Grandma's on Sunday.

I can hardly believe that my little 5 pound baby is now 7 years old!!!

The dinosaur cake

Here is the obligatory dinosaur cake for the little guy. He actually ate the cake this time instead of just all the frosting.

He had a good celebration though he was a bit disappointed we didn't have the WHOLE family over again like last year! It's hard to explain why everyone can't come over every year!

But sister was here and that's what is important to the little guy!

A birthday!!

My sweet little baby in the hospital.





My little guy is growing up!!

Today he turns SIX years old!!

We had a small celebration with the grandmas on Sunday and today we will have pizza and cake here at home.

He is very excited to be six years old.

A birth and a death

September 11th is a significant day for many many reasons. I have a friend who has a birthday on this day.

Another friend gave birth to her third child just this year on this day. A beautiful baby girl!! Named Hannah.

Another woman I know died on this day this year. I originally wrote about her HERE.

She didn't even make it a year. It is so very sad. Her name is Vaike and she leaves behind a devoted husband and two very young children. The children are just four and barely two years old. A boy and a girl.

Vaike had colon cancer that everyone thought was caught in time. Sadly it was not. Vaike went through lots of treatments throughout the almost year she was diagnosed. She didn't even make it a year. She and her family were at least hoping for the 5 year plan.

There are a lot of people that are saddened by her passing.

She is a woman that won't be forgotten by many.

Please pray for peace and comfort for her family. They will need it to get through the next few days, months and years.

Psalm 103:8, King James Version

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

Happy 234th Birthday!!

Today the United States Army celebrates its 234 th Birthday!

Army info

Two hundred and thirty-four years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the Global War on Terror, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 234th birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong both here and abroad. Their willingness to sacrifice to build a better future for others and to preserve our way of life is without a doubt, the Strength of our Nation.

March 4, 2004

Today my little guy is a FIVE year old!!

It's seems nearly impossible that five years ago I gave birth to him but it is true.

His babyhood and toddlerhood are gone and he is a big little boy.

Each year we write him a letter. I still have to write my part, but my husband wrote his part a few days ago. We will continue with the letters till the little guy is 21, then we will give him the letters to read.

He has known for a long time that today is his birthday and he is excited. We are going out to eat at one of his favorite places and big sister will be there too.

On Sunday we will have a family party for him. Most all of his cousins will be there and he just loves all his cousins.

It will be a good day for the little guy!

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1 Samuel 1:20
So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”

Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

Psalm 118:24
This is the day the LORD has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.

July 18.............

Today is my daughters birthday. And mine too. I had my daughter on my own birthday!

She was born 6 weeks early though. Otherwise she might have been born on my sweet grandma's birthday.

This is a picture of her when she was about two weeks old.

Yes, I made her a bed in my bed because I wanted her near me. She slept well in the big bed. Back when I had my baby, the nurses told me to lay her on her tummy to go to sleep!!

She is no longer a baby, but an adult into her 20's. Her little brother adores her too.

July 1

Today is my Moms 80th birthday.

We all saw her on Sunday and gave mom her cards and gifts.

It's hard to believe she is 80!!!!

Today my son and I are having lunch with Mom.