FAMILY TIES

It is true that family ties are the ties that bind us together. This weekend was a bittersweet moment for our family...my brother and sister dedicated our sweet baby Mike at church Sunday. It was a moment that always made my dad so proud and we missed him singing is special song for the baby. We knew he was there and just as proud that Scott and Jean were dedicating Mike to God just like Hannah did with Samuel. Knowing how important this was for all of us...my grandparents even came to support and celebrate this wonderful day with us. We did a little photo session because these moments need to be captured. Scott has a professional camera and I'll post better pictures later but here are some snapshots of...FAMILY. My favorite was the four generation picture we took with my mom and grandma. Those two women who taught me to be a Godly wife, mother, and daughter. If I could be half the woman those two are then I would be truly blessed. I hope one day my daughter will look at this picture and know her strong heritage of faith and love. With God's guidance, I will raise her to be a strong woman of faith as well. Below is a little slide show of the day.

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Landon Starts Kindergarten

This morning was a momentous occasion in Landon's life. He started Kindergarten. He is now in school full time; which his momma can't even believe. Where did the time go? He was, well if you know Landon he is very reserved at first and he definately was taking it all in. I am thankful he knows the teacher (she was Lane's teacher) and he has his good friend Cameron in his class. I know he will do well. All I can say is enjoy every moment because it goes so fast.

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Brotherly Love

Yesterday, I was busy cooking brunch for Labor day and Kiersten wanted her hair done. I told her as soon as I was finished I would fix her hair. So, being the patient child she is she asked her brothers to do her hair. Surprisingly, they agreed and Michael caught the whole thing in pictures.

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Big Fish, Bigger Memories

My brother recently decided to keep my dad's boat. It was a difficult decision but one we're glad he made. My dad loved fishing and he was imparting that love to my boys. So, when Lane wanted to go fishing Uncle Scott was happy to oblige. They set out about 9 o'clock and fished for a while. When they drove up it was a grin from ear to ear. My son had caught a good size croppie and had even better memories to go with it. I know my daddy was smiling and laughing; because Lane caught the biggest fish of the day and beat his Uncle Scott. It was a good day fishing in Poppa Mike's Boat. Although the moment was bittersweet, all wishing daddy was there to enjoy the moment, it was a wonderful moment to see the joy in his grandson's face at catching the biggest fish. I loved it and I know daddy did, too!

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GOODBYE SUMMER!

Last weekend we enjoyed some time with my brother's family at their lakehouse on Toledo Bend. It was a great time to enjoy doing absolutely nothing. My newest nephew has grown by leaps and bounds. The time was made better because the Paynes joined us for the weekend. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

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