Prayers for Stellan

A friend of mine had recently sent me an email about praying for Stellan. I took some time out recently to read about this little child, and couldn't stop the tears coming from my eyes. Having a little child of my own, my heart is breaking for this little miracle and for the parents. Please take some time and read about Stellan. What an amazing example of God's love. There is a section on the blog to see all the places around the world where people have been praying for him. I believe it under "Stellan's name gallery". How amazing that the world can come together to pray for this child. I hope you can read about Stellan and pray for him! Thanks.. (Click on the link on the side of my blog)...

Hey Stephen!

Hey Stephen!Okay, so I found the greatest song that has ever been written (It should be playing now). I am convinced it was written for my adorable husband. Steve, I just wanted to take a moment to express how much I truly love you. You couldn't get any better. I know I don't often tell you as much as I should, so here are some things I absolutely LOVE about you...
* I love your corney sense of humor..yes, I actually do...

* I love your unshaven face on Sunday mornings

* I love your shirt and tie during the week

* I love your obsession with 24

* I love how you take out the garbage..especially the diaper garbage

* I absolutely LOVE your obsession with cleaning toilets. There is not one other person in the world who has cleaner toilets that our household.. honestly

*I love how as soon as Hailey is done drinking a bottle, you immediately clean it

* I love how you make puns about anything you can possiblly can

* I love how cute you are when you rock out on Guitar Hero... "Slow Ride....Take it Easy"

* I love that you love my family...especially our neices and nephews

* I love how you are driving to cousel people all dressed up and you are rocking out to Ramstein

* I love how you laugh when I try to sing Ramstein

* I love how you love me

* I love how you give me back rubs every night

* I love how you never complain no matter how bad it gets

* I love how you ALWAYS see the silver lining

* I love your ambition and determination

* I love that no matter what, you will love me for how I am.. quirks and all...

* I love how you see the REAL me, inside and out

* I love how you understand me when no one else does

* I love how you will stop the car in front of the house if you see a weed in our yard

* I love how you just go along with everything and get along with everyone

* I love how you hold our daughter in your arms

* I love how you sing your "Baby girl" song you made up to her every night

* I love how every time we see each other, you hug me

* I love how every time you leave, you always kiss me


* I love when you start laughing and can't stop when you think about old co-workers...Dorthy!

* I love how Hailey looks like you... toes and all!!! ;o)

* I love what a WONDERFUL father you are

* I love how you cry when you hear Bufferfly Kisses

* I love how you secretly like "Mama Mia" even though you complain about it... " SOS..."

* I love your smile

*I love gazing in your "Blue" eyes

* I love when my hand is in yours


* I love how when I meet your co-workers, they all tell me just what a great guy you are

* I love how out of no where you will start doing Tai Kwan Do moves

* I love how you read to my belly everynight when I was pregnant

* I love how you never missed a doctor appointment when I was pregnant

* I loved that you tried all those calming massages we learned in Lamaze when I was in labor, just to have me yell "That isn't helping!!!!"

* I love your weird Mantis hand symbol everyone in my family now does


* I love your countless silly shirts, especially the "Peeps in the Hood" ( Thanks Genny!)

* I love how you once fell off the bed and said "LAME" and just went back to sleep


* I love that I will always have my Best Friend by my side

* I love your obsession with James Bond Movies, even though they walk on alligator heads

* I love how your face lit up when we went to the Star Trek exhibit


* I love how you work two jobs just to provide for your family, without complaining

* I love how you will eat the burnt dinner I just cooked, and say "That was great!"

* I love your caring nature

* I love how you help people all day long, change their lives, and then come home and take care of your two girls.. well, 3...can't forget Pagie!

* I love your relationship you have with God

* I love how you confide in me and I confide in you


* I love how you have made me see life in a whole different way


* I love that no matter what happens in life, no matter where we go in life,
I will always have you by my side.

I love you so much Steve. Believe it or not, this list could go on and on. You are the greatest husband. I absolutely adore you from head to toe. You have a heart of gold. Thanks for loving me and thanks for being the greatest father to our daughter. You are amazing. I can't wait to share the rest of my life with you. xoxoxox

Hailey is 6 Months!

Hailey Lynn, How we love your cute little grin,
Your presence lights up our life,

How innocent that look is in your eyes,
You make our house, a home...
We love you!

Grandpa's 60th Birthday!

The Big 6-Oh! The Birthday boy and Grandma
Gigi and Papa....aren't they so cute?!

We even got to pose with them! ;)
Scott and MissyMatt and Sara
Carl, Barbara, Janet and Sara

Bet you can't guess who they are?
Three sisters and Hailey
Hailey and Grandpa
Hailey wishes she could have Birthday cake!

Grandpa, Sami and Ashley
This is the plate Ashley made for Grandpa. It was so cute!! We laughed so hard. It says " Bob is the Man" on the front and then when you flip it over, it says " To: Grandpa From: Ashley. Happy Birthday 60 year old. P.S. You really are old Grandpa. ( Really)". haha.. What a clever little girl!!
Ashley with the picture she drew on the balloon of Steve
TWINS! Brayden and Steve

Brady, Ethan and Missy

Grandma and Hailey
Abby was posing for the picture!
AAAAHHH!!
Our princess

Grandpa turned the big 60! What a day! We had one fun birthday party to celebrate! This was a big event. ;) He is such a good sport. Even after the tons of hats the kids made him, Ashley's plate and cup she made, the flashing button pin and the 60 hat, he still had such a fun time. Let's not forget all of the 60th balloons and decorations. We had one scrumptious taco bar! Yum...that was good. Thanks for all you do for us Grandpa!

We love you! Happy 60th Birthday!