Happy Birthday Bird

Dear Ava,
Tomorrow you will turn two...boy, how time flies! It seems like yesterday they placed you in my arms and I fell hopelessly in love. You are the most wonderful gift I have ever been blessed with.
In two short years you have blossomed into such a sweet and funny little girl. Daddy and I are so proud of you! We are constantly amazed at all you are learning, and what a funny personality you have. You light up each day for me! I love it when you run to me and yell "mommyyyy" when I pick you up. I also love it when you turn to me and pucker your lips to give me a kiss, and then hug me so tight. You always know that daddy is home when you hear the garage go up, and you run to greet him. You make each day sweeter.
I hope you continue to be such a confident little girl. I hope you will always have such a zest for life. I love you with a love deeper than I ever knew existed.
I have to steal my prayer for you from a song, but it is so perfect.

Find your Wings by Mark Harris
I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings,
So let my love give you roots and help you find your wings.
It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off, but I'll cheer as you fly!

I love you sweet Ava Bird and thank God each day for blessing my life with your sweet presence! Happy Birthday! Mommy

Countdown

I am counting down until Ava's b-day party on Saturday and until my parents and sweet niece Kylee come into town Friday. Woo Hoo! I can't wait! I will be sure to post pics from the b-day party. Also, I want to wish my cousin Jill a belated b-day. I love you Vic!! We had so many wonderful times growing up and I love her so.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely moms out there! In honor of my mom, I am listing the top ten things I love about my mom. (I could list lots more)
1. I love that my mom is so strong.
2. I love that my mom was the kind of mom growing up that didn't mind getting her hair wet when we went swimming.
3. I love that my mom is such a fantastic mama!
4. I love that she and my dad took me to church growing up, and taught me of the love of my Saviour.
5. I love that she was, and still is, my biggest cheerleader.
6. I love that she loved me through my teenage years. (I'm sorry I was such a pain in the arse)
7. I love that she was such a devoted daughter and daughter in law.
8. I love the thick, curly hair she passed on to me.
9. I love that she stands up for what she believes in and taught me to do the same.
10. I love that she still cooks mine and Chris' favorite meals when we come home.
11. I love that she gets up with Ava when we are home so we can sleep in! (I had to go over ten things for this one!)

I could really go on and on and on. My mom is the absolute best, and as the years go on I love her even more. Thank you mom for being you! I love you!

My start

I have been wanting to start a blog for quite some time, so here I go. I hope this will be a fun way to share exciting things happening in our lives and keep in touch with family and friends. So, drop me a line and let me know what you think.