My dynamic duo is 3 today! Wow 😳 (emotional) I am still in awe in how God allowed this blessing to take place! When the impossible became possible...there’s no questioning God’s plan. I’m humble! I’m thankful! I’m blessed! Love these two so much! Happy Birthday Carter & Chloe💙💗

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Dear Caleb,

You are 6 years old today!  You are just one “heck” of an amazing person.  You are constantly making me proud.  I love who you are and I know you will make me proud and become the man I know you are capable of becoming.  You don’t have a selfish bone in your body (I’m exaggerating…lol).  To be so young….you are still very considerate of others…especially me.  You always make sure I am okay.  Thank you for that.  You always try to help me when you notice I’m tired. You are such a big boy…but I still want you to enjoy your childhood.  I’m thankful that you help out with the twins…but I want you to be a kid too.  I got it baby…but thank you for all that you do.  I appreciate your efforts.  Your school year in kindergarten was great!  You didn’t have challenges as I thought you would have.  You were the type that always wanted to play so I thought you were going to do that at school.  You were able to make all As….high As too! You learned quickly and were always willing to read books.  You are still Mr. Cool!  You are going to steal the ladies’ hearts the older you get.  You have swag Caleb…and a lot of ladies will flock around you. Remember to always be respectful of yourself and them --- treat ladies the way you want your father to treat me.  Your birthday was a blast!  You and Cameron took swimming lessons this year so when you had your party at Pirate Adventures, you all weren’t afraid to go down a tall slide into a pool!  You all totally nailed it!  Your theme was centered around LEGO Flash and Batman.  You all love some LEGOs!  We are about to go on vacation – ATL!  One of our tourist spot is a visit to LEGOLAND – I can’t wait to see you and your brother in action.  I look at you and somehow you are the one that pushes me…the one to keep things intact.  If you see that I am puzzled…or you think something should be done in a certain way….you say, “I have an idea….let’s do this or that.”  Thank you for your suggestions even if it doesn’t make sense…LOL  Stay true to yourself…be you…..and keep this cool -quirky- spunky- fun-silly personality. It is what makes you unique and I love that about you!

I will love you always

Mommy

July 10, 2018

Cameron's Letter - 8

Dear Cameron,

Wait! You are 8!!!! My big boy!!! I know I say this a lot…but I’m so thankfully that you made me a Mommy!!!  The journey to motherhood was challenging but the rewards are priceless!  This year, I have seen major growth in your personality.  You are becoming more helpful – taking the initiative to be more helpful to Granny on a daily basis.  You have always been very outspoken but this year you are speaking more about my cooking skills or lack thereof!  If something tastes different, you are quick to let me know.  If it is nasty, you undoubtedly let me know. (hahaha) I must add (insert a lil sassiness) that I can cook – everyone else likes it…LOL  In life, sometimes you have to be more delicate or considerate of others so I was quick to let you know that negative statements were hurtful.  My big boy didn’t realize the impact so now you say…I appreciate you cooking but…. (LOL)  -- Thank you for that!  Your spiritual interest is on the high this year.  I often find you reading a Bible or asking more questions related to the Bible. You go to bed reading and once you are dressed for school, you read a couple of verses.  You even download the Bible app on your phone!  Mommy is so proud (pleased)!!!! You and Caleb have definitely encouraged us to attend church and to be more involved.  I know we are not where we should be in terms of a church home or have established a clear relationship with God, but I thank you for encouraging us to do better.  Well, no sports this year for you.  Second grade kept us all rather busy!! (Edit to ADD) --- Boy you got us this year in second grade.  You received an award for the HIGHEST GRADE in SECOND GRADE!!! WOOOT!!!! That’s my smart boy!!! So very proud of you!!! We knew you had outstanding grades…but the highest?! Boy…you had us in tears…we were so very proud/pleased.  This year is going to be great. I can’t wait to see you involve over the summer.  Oh, your theme for this year’s party was the NINJAGO! You wanted only LEGOs as gifts! Needless to say, we are still building LEGOs!!! LoL

From the very moment you were created, I loved you.  Eight years later, you have brought so much joy into our home.  You are loved. You are appreciated.  You are valued.  You are more than you know.  (and stop finding my grammatical errors lolol – you are so like your daddy) Smart!!!

I know I tend to write “life lessons” more so in your letters.  That is only because you are the first born and you experience ups and downs first.  I want you to use these “lessons” or “words of encouragement” to help you out in life and to help your siblings. They will depend on you!

*Believe and Receive* May 4, 2018

Love you more than life itself --- MOMMY

Note:  Instructions for Chloe’s big day – (if dad is gone on and if I am not there L - pains me to write that) when the preacher asks who giveth her away…you, Caleb, or Cater (all or select one) say….my father wanted it be known…that if he was here, that he would not give her away (smile) He will only share her, he will always be there! You all step aside and let her take her future husband’s hand.  (sweet) So this is just a little “humor” but “awe” moment to spice up the ceremony. Chloe is his only little girl! #protective