Abby's First Dance Recital

Abby had a blast performing in her first ever dance Recital.Abby was so excited about having Uncle Johnny and Aunt Becky in attendance.

Disney World Adventure

Abby and Hailey couldn't get enough of meeting the characters.

Abby was a bit star struck...

Hailey wasn't shy about her crush on Flynn Rider.

At the princess breakfast.This pretty much sums up their whole experience...pure and utter joy.

Rapunzel and Flynn

Just a typical day at our house. Abby and Hailey switching off being Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. They are convinced that their baby brother should be named Flynn Rider.

It's a...........BOY!!!!!

We just found out we are having a boy and we are thrilled!
Abby and Hailey are too, well, mostly.

Abby's response: Hmmmmm, is the baby coming out soon? He's taking a long time!!!
Hailey's response: A baby brother!!

Here is his 20 week ultrasound profile picture.
We decided to leave the one of his manly parts out.

Happy B-day Abby

Story time at Abby's 4th Birthday. They were all tangled up about the story.

Good News!

Well, my mom has made it through the first long round of chemo and the cancer has redued in size. They will be monitoring her every 3 months to make sure it doesn't start to grow again. At this point this is great news as the initial diagnosis wasn't this bright. Thanks to all the prayers and fasting in her behalf. It has made a huge difference in her life and mine. I am so happy to see her back to her normal energetic self. She is doing really well and fighting a good fight. We all knew she had it in her.

My Second Mom

Well a lot has happened over the last few months. My mom has started a lifelong battle with cancer. It has been difficult to swallow and feels oh too familiar. A lot of memories have been coming back from when I was younger and went through a similar experience. It is hard to come to grips with the fact that none of us has control over the outcome of the treatments. Maybe hardest for my mom in particular. She has been an inspiration to me in every aspect of my life. First of all she stepped in when my first mom passed away and took on 5 little boys who were a handful and half. The most amazing part of it was that she did it well. Despite the gripes, complaints, back talking, bickering and pain that we inflicted on her. At first she must have done it because she loved my mom so much but very quickly she did it because she loved us so much. The consistent discipline and listening that she gave me shaped me into who I am today. She has been there for me in every high and every low in my life. No one person has been less critical and more understanding then she has been to me. Even at times as a teenager, when I didn't understand life and thought my parents didn't understand me, or anything else for that matter, she patiently listened and taught me about life and how to enjoy it's journey. The good and the bad. It wasn't about the high's or low's it was about enjoying the ride. Sometimes the way she taught me was soft and kind and other times it was direct and piercing. It has been such a great ride we have shared together and she is certainly not at a high point, yet she has been a high point to me my whole life. I love her dearly and she has never been a step mom to me. She has and will always be my second mom in whom I love and plead for her health and well being. I pray that she will endure this well as she has helped me to endure my life's struggles so well. I love you mom. Keep hope and enjoy the journey.