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!

Happy Birthday to My Sweet Little Alexandra!!!!!!

My Sweet Girl, I can not believe you are six years old today. Time sure has flown.

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It seems like just yesterday....when you were born. Such a sweet little baby!






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...and now 6. You are so kind, loving, caring, smart, thoughtful and gentle.

I am so proud of you and happy to be your Mommy! Happy 6th Birthday, Noonoo! :)

Autumn's Homecoming 2010

Last night, we watched our baby girl leave on a bus with 27 others to go to Homecoming at her new school. She is almost 15 and I am wondering where the time went. I took a lot of pictures of her and her friends. I hope they had fun! All of the girls in the group stayed together last night, so I have not seen her yet.

Isn't she lovely? :)


In the car on the way to meet everyone...I wonder what she was thinking...

There were so many beautiful places to take pictures, including a horse and carriage! Avery and Alex wanted to get in on the horse pics!

I do not know many of the girls yet, just the softball players, but aren't they all so pretty?

Here is one I know. Brooke is the other pitcher on the softball team. She is a good kid with great parents!...like Autumn! :)

This is Autumn's Date, Justin. Ganky was pinning his flower on. I like that I got Autumn smiling in the side of the picture!

The group. I am sure they all had a blast.

Autumn and Justin

Softball Friends: Brooke, Autumn and Taylor

Ganky with Avery, Alex and Austin going to the car for a water break.

Me: "Aww, have a great time, Autumn! I love you!" Autumn: "Ok, Mom...Bye" (she meant to hug me and tell me she loved me, too.) Ohh well, I know she does. :)

Can't wait to hear about the evening.

Hope you all have a great Sunday!