cullen at 4
"my belly has a headache."
"i love you too much."
"i love my bo-bo so much."
loves Ninjago
loves peanut butter sandwiches (just like granddad)
loves to be center of attention
loves to play legos
loves to be at home more than any child I know
"I Awesome at this!"
Cullen you are awesome at memory! Cullen replies "I know!"
"i have a great memory"
"We get old, we die and go to heaven."
"Cullen aren't you ready to go back to preschool?"
"NO"
"Don't you miss anyone?"
"I miss you mommy."
and my heart melts!
Ethan tells Cullen he can't count far
Cullen starts to count to 30 then
looks at Ethan and says "Beat that sucker!"
crawls in bed with me every morning and snuggles.
Ethan is his hero and best friend hands down if Ethan drank mud Cullen would too- it is crazy how Cullen thinks Ethan can do no wrong, even when Ethan is mean to him, Cullen does not care. This is unconditional love.
why of all the songs in the world does he like this one? Gangum Style- His favorite part is the chorus-
He loves to stick his head out of the sunroof and sing it- oh me-
"i love you too much."
"i love my bo-bo so much."
loves Ninjago
loves peanut butter sandwiches (just like granddad)
loves to be center of attention
loves to play legos
loves to be at home more than any child I know
"I Awesome at this!"
Cullen you are awesome at memory! Cullen replies "I know!"
"i have a great memory"
"We get old, we die and go to heaven."
"Cullen aren't you ready to go back to preschool?"
"NO"
"Don't you miss anyone?"
"I miss you mommy."
and my heart melts!
Ethan tells Cullen he can't count far
Cullen starts to count to 30 then
looks at Ethan and says "Beat that sucker!"
crawls in bed with me every morning and snuggles.
Ethan is his hero and best friend hands down if Ethan drank mud Cullen would too- it is crazy how Cullen thinks Ethan can do no wrong, even when Ethan is mean to him, Cullen does not care. This is unconditional love.
why of all the songs in the world does he like this one? Gangum Style- His favorite part is the chorus-
He loves to stick his head out of the sunroof and sing it- oh me-
ava at 9 1/2
Loves-
lime green
Full House and Cosby Show
Taylor Swift
playing piano
gymnastics
singing
writing her own songs and music now for the piano!
playing with her friends
girl talk with mom
singing in the church choir (performed in front of church and sang, now has another lead part!)
littlest pet shop
her rock bug company
shopping
being more independent- making her own breakfast and lunch
sleeping in
her girlfriends- Ashlynn, Rayna and Ella Grace
lime green
Full House and Cosby Show
Taylor Swift
playing piano
gymnastics
singing
writing her own songs and music now for the piano!
playing with her friends
girl talk with mom
singing in the church choir (performed in front of church and sang, now has another lead part!)
littlest pet shop
her rock bug company
shopping
being more independent- making her own breakfast and lunch
sleeping in
her girlfriends- Ashlynn, Rayna and Ella Grace
Ava's Piano Recital
We are so proud of our Ava. She has worked so hard these past 2 years on her piano. Now she is actually writing her own music with words. She is turning into such a wonderful young woman right before our eyes. We are so blessed to have her as our daughter.
is there anything better?
than having your dad as your coach?
I love this picture- it shows Nathan at his best, coaching these boys and
Ethan on his knees listening to every word his dad has to say.
one of my favorite things:
friday afternoons
spring time
steaks on the grill
kids playing
music on
relaxing
family time
on the back patio
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Park day....
girl talk
tonight was the best night. Ava and I talked girl talk. I have always wanted a little girl. Since my mom and I never did a lot of girl talk I could not wait to have my own little girl. We talked about so much- I got out my scrapbook and told her stories of when I was young and talked about all the fun times I had with my girlfriends! It was awesome- We talked about silly things and girl things. Thank you God of this time with my sweet Ava Grace.
Lunch is served....
We are so happy, happy, happy that Spring is here! Now we can eat our lunch outside!
forts are the best
sleepy head
legos
Cullen's Field Trip
Sunflowers
Ethan's favorite flower is a Sunflower.
We went to Lowes and he got a handful of packets.
Today the boys planted the seeds. It says it will take 2 weeks before you see a sprout.
Cullen woke up the next morning ran out there and said "No sunflowers mommy!" They are so excited!
5k
Ok it can start snowing in July! I am going to run a 5k.
I have never, never, never liked to run-
A few weeks ago I was walking at a fast pace and I thought well if I can walk this fast, I should try to run. And I have been running since. Then I saw this 5k coming to Raleigh. I talked my friend Lisa Hardee into running with me. I feel really good after I run and I would have never thought in a million years I would run. Now don't get crazy, I am not going to do a marathon. I told Lisa if you have to train for a year to run, now there's a problem.... so 8 weeks to go
Ethan
Today during home school I asked Ethan to write sentences with his 12 vocabulary words. Ethan does not really like to write sentences because he does not want to misspell anything. It really upsets him. I don't know why but he has been this way since we started home school. So he had the idea he would write all his words three times each and then circle all the vowels. I agreed. About 30 min. later he came downstairs, he had finished all his independent work. He said mom I decided to do what you asked me to do plus writing the words three times and circling the vowels. I was shocked and proud. He took it upon his self to do something he really did not want to do and he went far beyond what I had asked of him. I am so proud of this young fellow! He makes my heart smile.
Brody's first birthday
This year has flown by. Sweet baby Brody is one. We had a wonderful time at Jill's. Playing corn hole, volleyball, bubbles, sand toys and cake! What a wonderful day to spend with family to celebrate sweet Brody.
84 years
How
do I describe all that is my Dad and all that he means to me? I
am certain I cannot articulate just how wonderful he is and how
blessed I am to call him my father. But today, on his birthday, I will try.
My
admiration for him has grown tremendously since having my own
children. Only after experiencing the intense love of being a
parent, could I understand just how special my Daddy is. Falling
in love with my children was easy, natural and instant. This is
what happens when you become a parent, you catch that first glimpse
of your baby and life as you know it is forever changed. The
moment they are placed in your arms you become fully aware that this
tiny being has taken control of your heart and you begin to
understand the beauty of unconditional love.
My
Dad wasn't there to see me draw my first breath. I wasn't
swaddled and placed into his awaiting arms. We didn't have that
moment, the moment where he gazed into my newborn face and made
endless promises to me. Promises of love and protection from a
father to his tiny, new daughter. My Dad didn't catch his
"first glimpse" of me until years later. He
missed my first cry, first words, first steps.
Only
after having Ava, Ethan and Cullen could I fully understand what a
special person it takes to raise a child as your own years after they
are born. And while I know that I could eventually fall in love
with any child, I know that when that child is yours, your own flesh
and blood, and you have been there for every minute of their life,
that love comes easy.
I
can't imagine where I would be today if I hadn't stepped into his
life. His love has shaped my life. I am thankful for his
guidance and wisdom. He is undoubtedly the finest man I know
and I am so proud to be his daughter. He exudes integrity and
compassion. He is kind and generous. He loves God and his
knowledge of God's word is astounding. He never says anything
negative or derogatory about others and is a wonderful listener and
counselor.
We
experienced our fair share of bumps in the roads during my teenage
years and I am sure I have disappointed him many times. Those
days are a distant memory and we now share a wonderful friendship and
admiration for each other.
He
is an amazing, wonderful person and I know that he shaped my life
more than anyone else. When I found out Ethan was a boy, I knew
instantly that I wanted to name him after my Daddy. Ethan Wallace.
One day I hope Ethan will understand what an honor it is for
him to share that name with his grandfather. I feel
tremendously blessed to know him as my Daddy and to call him my
friend. I love you Daddy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA!
Ava made him a card that said Perfect Meal- Porkskins, Kitkat and Pepsi
Let's go Falcons
End of the year Ceremony
A day at the ball park
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