It's a Girl !!

It's a girl !!

Oh my goodness... Another girl. I am praying now for strength, guidance and a sound mind. Oh yeah, that's what I need every day regardless. I love Cathryn sooo much, but we are just alike. The Lord is teaching me in ways I didn't think were possible. I must admit I was hoping for a boy. This is our last child and because of Davis I wanted another boy. Cathryn also wanted a brother. From the beginning she named the baby "Princess Baby" (even though she wanted a boy) and said, "if it is girl I will drop her." We have until June to change that thought !!! A girl it is.... And praise the Lord everything is fine. The Lord knows what we need and my main concern is Davis. My prayer is that this child will love and accept him. Growing up with a special needs sibling has to be hard and trying at times. Being the parent of a special needs child is hard and trying many times. This is our life and the Lord has chosen each one of our children to complete our family.... And what a family we have !!!

NaNa's Birthday

Happy Birthday NaNa !!!

We love you and miss you ... Wish we were together !! Can't wait to see you and PawPaw in March :o) Cathryn and Davis send hugs and kisses. xxoxo

P.S. How was the Cowboy party ?

Beautiful Day !!!

Only my child !!

I had to write tonight because Cathryn did the funniest thing !!! Lately we have been having problems following direction and listening. I sometimes feel like she totally ignores me and I have thought many times"What am I doing wrong." Yes she is only three, but everyone knows that 3 is the new terrible 2's.

Well, tonight after asking MANY times for Cathryn to keep her little hoodie on, Shannon finally said," If you take it off again you are getting a spanking!"

Several minutes later Cathryn disappeared and then ran passed us, with NO Hoodie on... Shannon said, " OK you are getting a spanking." And Cathryn started saying No ! Daddy Please. He gave her a choice, Time out or a spanking. To our disbelief and utter shock Cathryn chose a spanking....

The highlight is right before Shannon put her over his knee, Cathryn looked up and said," Be very careful Daddy, very careful."

We about died and didn't know what to do. Shannon popped her three times and at the end Cathryn replied, "Good job Dad, Good job."

What is a parent to do? Like mother, like daughter. I think I am in for a long road ahead......

Cathryn's bible verse for Awanas is "Teach me, thy way, O Lord." Her version is "Teach me, my way, O baby." She is trying :o)

Christmas 2008

What a wonderful year we had !! Many blessings and surprises. Davis turned 7 and Cathryn is now 3.... New school for Davis, new house, new niece (Anna) and a new baby to come in June. I am overwhelmed by God's grace and goodness. We have a wonderful family and I couldn't imagine our life any different. Although there are days (lately) where I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown !!! I am sure that will come :o)

I'm not camera shy ....

Cathryn is never camera shy !! She loves to pick out her own clothes and pose... As you can see in these pictures she is wearing her own creation. The ensemble includes a grey knit dress with a black velvet jacket, leopard tights and princess high heels. The gold Christmas cone is also her "trumpet/microphone". Where she gets her fashion sense I will never know (hum NaNa).

Yeah for the new Washing Machine !!

Merry Christmas Too Me !!!

Who would have ever thought I would be sooo excited about getting a new washer and dryer !! They are wonderful and I am very thankful. This make doing laundry much more fun and enjoyable :o) Now if only I could invent a way to get the clothes folded and put away... My life would be complete !!

Thanksgiving Continued ....

Dollywood !!!!

Sorry for the long break !!

THANKSGIVING IN GATLINBURG !!!

Davis loved playing in the piles of leaves

Cathryn loved to get down and play with Uncle JC.....




John and Cathryn


PawPaw and the kiddos hiking in the woods




We had a wonderful family time. The weather was perfect and mountains were great !! What a great Thanksgiving ..... Thank you PawPaw and NaNa for an awesome week filled with memories and fun :o)