Ducks in the pool.

There was a winner. ;)

My favorite.

Family Memories

Day 151

Timothy is 26 today. I can't believe it! I can still remember having him. A very scary time for me since he was born so early and hooked up to so many machines. I prayed so hard. I can vividly remember holding him for the very first time. He is such a blessing to our family.

I didn't know my heart could hold so much love until the day I had him. 

I love you to the moon and back! Happy Birthday, Timothy!

First time I held Timothy

First time I held Timothy without him being hooked up to anything

Cheese!

Pretty smile

Papa and Timothy

Timothy and Buddy-Boy

Timothy and Nanny

Mommit and Timothy

Timothy and Papa

Mommit and Timothy

Timothy riding his pony

I can walk!

Making Memories

One of my photo challenges.

Me

My name

Family Memories

Day 150

This is a quilt that my mom made me for my birthday. It is made out of the handmade dresses and outfits that my gram (nanny) made me while growing up. Looking at all the different fabrics in the quilt bring back so many fond childhood memories.

Baby-doll quilt

Family Memories

Day 149

Today my mom and dad would have been married 48 years. I really wish they were here to celebrate their special day with us. They were both looking forward to their 50th anniversary. They will be celebrating in heaven for sure.

I miss them both so much.

Mom and dads first wedding

Renewing their vows

2000

2012

Making memories

Our beautiful daughter, Amanda Marie.

Making Memories

Aaron's birthday dinner at Bob's Chop House

He was very excited to go to a fancy restaurant and order filet and lobster for his very first time. He ate the lobster first and part of his filet, most of his huge carrot and potato. He didn't have breakfast or lunch the next day because he said he was still full. Silly boy.

Aaron's 11 today!

Aaron and his daddy

Aaron and his mommy

All of us

Making Memories

Amanda has such a gift when it comes to animals. They are drawn to her as much as she is drawn to them. She loves going to the pet store and hanging out there showering the animals with love.

Beautiful.

Amanda

Amanda

 

Making Memories

I really enjoy having birthday parties for all the kids. It does tend to get a little crazy but I wouldn't change a thing. I really enjoy the family time.

Lainie's African Violet

Mommy picked out a new pot and daddy transplanted it. 

It is doing great!

Making Memories

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa Cox

Family Memories 

Day 148 (August 2009)

Me with my Aunt Nancy and Aunt Barb when they came to Texas to visit my mom and dad.

Aunt Nancy, me, Aunt Barb

Such a beautiful rainbow

Rainbows remind me of my parents, as do finding pennies. Lainie was so excited. She was telling Mommit and Papa she loved them and missed them. She even asked them to give her a pot of gold. Silly girl.

Amanda's photo

Amanda's photo

Amanda's Photo

Family Memories 

Day 147

I really like this picture and love Amanda's expression. We had some really good times living in Granville, Ohio. I would like to go back and visit sometime. It is so beautiful there.

Thomas and Amanda

Making Memories

This is what happens when you let your boyfriend put on your makeup.

Amanda

Making Memories

Sleepovers are fun.

Audrey and Lainie had a really great time together. They kept telling each other they are BFF's. It was really cute. 

Audrey and Lainie

Audrey and Lainie

Audrey and Lainie

Audrey and Lainie