Monday, December 19, 2011

Happy Birthday Ashlyn!



15 years have flown by since we had our precious girl. What a blessing she has been since the day we brought her home! To say she brings us joy is an understatement. There is a love of life in her that radiates to all around her. She is beautiful on the inside and out.






Some of my favorite things about Ashlyn are:

1. She is so kind-hearted.

2. She is so loving.

3. She is caring.

4. She is helpful.

5. She is silly.

6. She is so fun to be around.




7. She is forgiving.

8. She is a leader.

9. She is outgoing.

10. I love that she is such a people person. I love that she doesn't give up on others and she believes the best in those around her. I love that she enjoys life and laughing and being around those she loves.

Most of all I love that she is a Christian and not afraid to share her belief or stand up for things that are right. I pray for her daily. I pray she will continue to follow God and trust in his guidance and path that He has prepared for her. I pray for God's protection on her and that she won't lose her love of life and others because of people that chip away at those qualities in her. I pray she stands strong and remembers always who she is in Christ!




There are many things I can learn from her!

Thank you God for blessing me with this wonderful gift. May I be the mom to her that you intend for me!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

What We've Been Up to Lately

Well, it has been a few months since I've been here. It's been a whirlwind of activity since my last post. Here are a few pics to update the last few months.



We enjoyed a great trip to Marble Falls with family.



Another fun trip to South Padre.



Our girl's first Homecoming.



We enjoyed watching Reece play Optimist football again this year.




Keith and I had a fantastic trip to Napa. I'll post more about that later. Maybe since it's my favorite time of year, I will be more inspired to post!