The Christmas Picture Bloopers...and some good ones! :)

After I sent a few really good pics to Mom and she said "Wow! Great job! How in the world did you get them to do that?", I thought maybe I should show some of what we go through to get those few really good shots!

Munson walked in and Autumn wanted him in the picture.

Then she called in the "Old Lady".

If dogs could talk, mine would have said "Ok, you look one way and I will look the other."

We tried shots in every position and location we could think of. Someone always did something crazy

Mom: "Austin, open your eyes up a little more".

Mom: "Alex, pick up your chin a bit".

Avery: "Are we almost done??"

Are your Christmas Picture moments like ours? I would love to hear! Thank goodness for digital. There were three times as many taken as what I have shown here!

Merry Christmas!!

Alex and Her Spanish Colors

Guess Whose Birthday it is!!

....Aunt Cindy!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Cindy!!!!

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You have always been more like a Sister than an Aunt to me. We have always been so close and I am so thankful for all of the fun memories we have. I will never forget all of the silliness in the back yard on those sunny summer days! :)

I can see some of our silliness coming out in our own kids!

You have always loved my children unconditionally and they love you so very much!


I know there is not a thing you would not do for them!...and they do too!


I cherish your whole Family and enjoy every minute we have together!

I can not possibly imagine life without our "CREW"! We have the best kids!

So "Cheers" to you on your Birthday, Aunt Cinnie, Cynthia Lynn, Cindy Simpson, NaNa, and Alex and Avery's "Grandma" at the grocery store!

I am so proud to have you in my life! You are one of my Two Best Friends!!!

I wish you the Happiest Birthday EVER! You deserve it!

Happy 15th My Sweet Autumn Leigh!!

I can not believe you are 15 today! Time sure has flown! You were such and good girl and still are!

Happy Birthday, my Precious Autumn! I love you so very much! You are so sweet, caring, compassionate, polite, funny, talented, smart and an all around great person! I am so proud of the young lady you have become! I love you!

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Off to get our Learner's Permit!

Wish us luck!!

A Friend in Need

This is Ivy. She goes to my Daughter, Autumn's School. From what I hear, she is a really sweet and well-liked young Lady.

Ivy's Family Home burned to the ground this week and was a total loss. She said all of her baby pictures are gone, along with everything else they had. She had one outfit and two pairs of shorts after the fire. They are staying in a hotel. The school is taking up donations for the family and will no doubt help tremendously. Please pray for their Family as they try to get back on their feet.

Here is the news story:

House Fire

My sweet girl called me today to ask if we could give some money, along with some other Families, to buy Ivy a new Ipod. They were trying to come up with something that would make her smile again, and she loves music, so that was their decision.

I am so proud of this girl and the other girls who have shown a great deal of kindness and compassion for their classmate and friend.

I always wonder if I am doing a good job raising my kids to be well-rounded, caring, compassionate and giving individuals. It is not easy, but when I see them showing these qualities on their own, it really makes me feel like I am doing my job!

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Have a wonderful day!