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
Easter 2013
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