Man, I'm OLD

When your oldest child turns 15, it starts to dawn on you that you're getting quite a bit older than you feel. My little Katie is turning 15!!!!
I remember when she was born like it was yesterday. She was a very pretty baby. Shariana was disappointed that I didn't name her "Chomper" but Katherine fit perfectly.
She has grown so quickly into a very beautiful, talented young lady. She has a way with music that I can't explain, but it is amazing to behold. Some of the funniest stories I have are about Katie, but I promised to be good and not embarass her.

I hope that Katie's 15th year is the best year yet, and that all of her dreams come true. I know she can accomplish great things if she wants to, so I look for great things from her.

I love you Katie! Happy Birthday!

What do You Think This Is? Your Birthday???

I have been so blessed to have 2 dads. When my mom married my step-dad it was probably the best thing she could have ever done for us. He is wonderful. Always funny, caring, honest, and understanding. I'm sure he was a little afraid stepping into the dad role so young, but he did it so well. I cannot thank him enough for all he has done for me and my family.
Rachel named him "chin-pie" because of his fun game he plays with the kids. They run and scream as he chases and tickles them with his whiskers. I remember wanting him to tickle me, but not wanting him to all at the same time. We would laugh until it hurt.

Chin Pie has an amazing ability to create things. He could see something and in his mind, figure out a way to make it beautiful. He always made cars in the sand, and they were so good that the people walking by wouldn't want to destroy them. He is very talented and shares his talents with everyone he knows.

I could not ask for a better dad. He is the best and I love him very much! I hope this Birthday is wonderful and that this year is the best year yet.

My Wish

I was sooooo lucky to get to go see Rascal Flatts in Huntsville on Thursday night.

They are better in concert than they are on CD. It was a dream come true.

The seats were really high up, but it was so fun to see them on the big screen. They sang all my favorites and a couple of new favorites. Concerts just rock!

Sunday Victory

This year I am teaching a group of kids at church that are 3 years old and terribly rowdy. There are a lot of them so it is really tricky to get them to behave. I thought a long time about how I could get them to sit their little bottoms in their chairs and came up with my baby birdie idea.

I made them each a baby birdie and laminated it. Then I used velcro to attach it to their chair. I sent a letter to each of them in the mail telling them that their baby birdie would be waiting on them every Sunday. They would need to be good mommy and daddy birds and sit on their baby to keep it warm.

They LOVED it! It was so cute to see them excited about taking care of their baby birdie. I felt like I had won a war! Maybe the idea will last a while so they can get used to sitting still.

Happy Birthday Will!

Even though we are miles apart, I am thinking of you today!

May this year be the best yet! I love you!

Love, Michelle

My Favorite Brother

Look at that smile!!!!

My favorite brother's birthday is this week and I've been thinking a lot about him. I remember when he came home from the hospital and when he would cheer for Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune... I remember him letting me fix his hair. I used a LOT of mousse and stuck it all over to one side. We called it his "missionary hair style". He was the cutest boy.

I If I ever want to smile I just think about Will. I can't think about him without smiling. I am so blessed to have such an awesome brother. He is truly amazing. He has such a beautiful family. I can't wait to spend some time with them again.

All my love- Happy Birthday Bill Woob

My Birthday Boy

Seth's birthday is Sunday. He will be 9... I can't believe how time flies. He has grown up so much over the past year and is always surprising me with the things he knows. He is a Gentleman, and insists that he opens the door for his sisters and me.

Seth's hair is getting a little shaggy, but he wants it that way. He likes Legos and Nerf guns.

He always hugs me and tells me I'm "the best mom ever" which makes my day. I remember when he was born like it was yesterday. He was so tiny. He didn't stay tiny long though... His first words were "Go Cart!" they came as he watched a kid ride around our neighborhood. He always made me laugh with the crazy things he would say. When he first went to Sunbeams at church he was frowning really big. I asked him what was wrong. He said, "I just don't want to be a prophet!" He made it through to scouts and I know that soon he will be a Missionary.

Seth is a fantastic kid. He is my best boy. I love him with all of my heart and mean it when I call him my little sugarplum. I hope he has an awesome year as a 9 year old.