Gift #420- Macy's Stories

Macy might not always be quick to tell you how she feels, but she is always very quick at writing it down for you!  I am so grateful for this sweet little girl who obviously loves her daddy!  I am also very thankful for her daddy who gives his everything so that we can have this happy life together.

Gift #419- Macy Piano Recital

Macy just finished up her second year of piano lessons.  She is reading music very well.  She is playing with great style and dynamics.  She was very proud as she played her recital piece last week.  I was pretty darn proud too!

Gift #418- Being Called Mom

I had a wonderful Mother's Day.  Hank brought me breakfast in bed.  It was fancy!  I taught Children's Church and Hank stayed behind with the baby.  He prepared a picnic for me and when I got home from church, he sent me off to find some sunshine for a few hours by my self.  I went to Kikko Park and enjoyed the sun.  I got home and took Sam and Macy to a movie.  We had popcorn mixed with M&M's!  Sam and Macy made me little presents at school.  Sam says that he loves me because I buy him candy!  Macy says it is because I am awesome and silly!  I like the awesome part best!  Jack gave me my favorite chocolate covered almonds.  It was nice being remembered.  I am so blessed to be called mom by these 5 crazy kids!

Gift #417- Jackson Reid Randall

A little over a year ago, my brother Pat married a wonderful girl named Jennifer.  On that day, Pat not only gained an amazing girl, but an amazing little boy too!  As of yesterday that little boy is officially Jackson Reid Randall!  That makes my heart feel full just typing it out.  Jackson is such a sweet little guy.  He is quiet and funny and smart and silly and just perfect.  All that, and he can grow an awesome beard!  Happy Birthday Jackson Reid Randall!  We love you!

Gift #416- A Full Shopping Cart

AG likes to sit in a basket inside my grocery cart.  

She smiles at all of the shoppers and gets lots of attention from the cashiers.   

Gift #415- My Military Children

Month of the Military Child Picnic

Gift #414- A Pretty View

This is the view I get each time I walk in and out of the commissary.  

There are rows and rows of pink Azaleas.  They smell like home.

Gift #413- Babies in Sunday Dresses

Gift #412- New Friends

Avery Grace and Yoko's new granddaughter Clara.  AG's very first play date!

Gift #411- Having the World as a Playground

This little monkey is becoming quite mobile!  Which means so am I!

Gift #410- Big Brothers

Though he would never admit it out loud, Jack is in love with his little sister!  

She is in love with him too!