Matthew’s name means “Gift of God”. That certainly is what he is to our family. To celebrate this year, he invited a friend over for dinner. We had the most delicious chocolate cake with chocolate-coffee icing. I have very much loved this last year with Matthew. Joshua has now left the house for a home of his own. Jacob is…
Category: Birthdays
Happy Birthday, Timothy!!
And he’s 12!!! The Lord knew I needed an easy child the year he gave Timothy to me! His birthday is 02-20-02. 😀 He is the most easy-going, wonderful little guy. Joyful, almost always. My pregnancy with him was not so easy. In fact, after two miscarriages, and my pregnancy being threatened with yet another, I really wasn’t at all…
Joshua’s 20th Birthday
My oldest son is 20. My heart swells a bit when I look at this young man. I remember feeling unworthy for such a sweet blessing the night I had him. It was late. Paul was asleep in the hospital room. I just sat, completely astounded the Lord would bless me with such an awesome responsibility. I’ve often said my…
Benjamin Turns 10!!
He’s in “double digits” now! Do you remember when you turned double digits? I do …it seemed like SUCH. A. BIG. DEAL. He’s been excited. We’re excited. I think everyone in the house woke up ready to celebrate. (Of course, Jacob, Matthew and I had to leave fairly early for the orthodontist, but we were in full celebration mode when…
Courtney’s Birthday
…and she’s 22! I remember so well looking over at her under the baby warmer just moments after I had her. She was so beautiful. I could hardly believe she had come from me! (I think I say this every year, don’t I?) She is 22 years old now. TWENTY-TWO! It’s hard to believe that many years have passed. How…
my very happy, 41st birthday
Paul bought me roses…. They made me a big, southern breakfast!My family worked hard to make my day wonderful in every way. I’m very blessed. I love each of them …. ……..the Lord has poured out blessings. I think I had one of the best birthdays of my entire life.
Darby Turns Two
Can you tell someone had a little cake icing?? It’s OK…we’ve been celebrating birthdays. I’ve had more cake than I care to admit. Darby liked her cake, too. It didn’t make it from the kitchen before we noticed it was missing a piece…. It’s been a quick two years. It’s hard to imagine her so big- it seems like yesterday…
Happy 9th Birthday, Benjamin!!
Pictures from Ben’s birthday: He’s had a great day!! We’re praying his new year will be full of new and wonderful adventures and that the Lord will draw his heart closer to Him. Happy Birthday, Ben!
Jessica’s Birthday
I remember it being cool the night before Jessica was born. My mom had come to spend the night and stay with our older three children. I was two weeks late with no sign of labor. I do remember telling Mama as we walked through the grocery store that night I didn’t feel like I was even 6 months pregnant,…
Turning 40!
I can’t believe I’m even having to type this post. Of course, the alternative doesn’t sound so good right now either, LOL! Am I really this old?? Where has the time gone? If you had told me at age 20 that at age 40 I would be expecting my 12th child, raising a garden and chickens, I would have laughed and laughed.…
Jacob’s Birthday
After years of being told how horrible it was going to be to have teens in our home, Paul and I have been pleasantly surprised with all four of our oldest children. They are a blessing to our entire family- and I actually look forward to those teen years now! Imagine that!! It’s the years between toddler and teen that…
Emma’s Birthday….
I *love* birthdays! (Well,those that belong to the younger folks around here, anyway. *smile*) Emma’s birthday always marks the “birthday season” in our home. I’ve been working recently to make these days extra special. I’ve added some things to our celebrations and I still have a couple of things to put together, then I’ll share the projects with all of…