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God's children, married 41 years, 4 kids (and 3 spouses who complete our family) 10 grandkids, and blessed with family and friends.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Happy Birthday, Phill


What a pleasure to wish Phill the BEST birthday.
Phill is full of character and integrity. 
 He is wise, loves making a moment fun,
has the best laugh, has incredible work ethics, loves his family,
and lives his life with intention.


His best friend ~his wife, Christy.


His family ~ 


On their honeymoon ~ slightly.....happy!!!!!



The men of our family ~



Excuse me ~ the men of our family.  :)


Sibling fun!!!!!



He was almost......here!!!!!


LOVE this picture ~ cute Phill and young us.


 Brothers ~


Phill, happy 37th birthday!
We love you so much and wish you a fantastic day and
year ahead!
God's blessings!

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Happy Birthday Pat!

We wish Pat a FANTASTIC day ~
he's still......in his 30's!


Pat is full of character and integrity.
He loves his Lord with all his heart.


 He loves sports and kids.



He's a great husband.


Definitely knows how to have FUN!

 He loves his family ~ and cares for them well.




Pat is a hard worker ~ at everything.  Work, play, chores, projects,
sports teams, family, ministering to others.




A big moment of change for his family ~


Pat, you bless us with who you are.

We wish you a great day!
We love you!

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Happy Birthday Courtney!

Happy Birthday dear daughter!
It's your birthday ~
and.......you are s.t.i.l.l in your 30's Courtney!!!!!!


Courtney is beautiful on the inside and out!  
She is full of character and is intentional with her every move and thought. 
She plans, yet she's flexible (great combination!).
She is efficient.  
She cares.
She loves...alot.
Her smile ~ oh my ~ it melts your heart and brings JOY!
She is an amazing decorator ~ so creative in so many ways.
She has the MOST incredible smile!


She's a great wife to Pat.


Amazing mom to her 6 kids.


Focused on her health ~



Avid reader and plans out amazing days for her kids.


Loves her family ~ and cares for them so well.


She knows how to have FUN!



Great sister.


And lovely daughter....she loves me with her heart.


And Aunt.


She gives.....and gives .....and gives.
She cares for this precious little girl right now, until the end of the school year.



Good friend!

I SO love being her mom ~ 


and now friend.


Our precious first child ~ that early Easter morn.....39 years ago.


Her Grandma Smith's first visit ~ in Germany.





And those blue eyes......and dark hair......and of course, that smile!


Dad and I wish you a most WONDERFUL birthday Courtney.
You bless us by who you are ~ we thank God for you every single day.

Happy Birthday ~ with much love.  

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Happy Birthday Steve!


What a joy to wish Steve a happy birthday! 
Our son, whom we love very much.


Steve is so personable - a friend to everyone.
He communicates well, his smile will melt your heart,
he eats and breathes music ~ and is a natural musician.
He plays the guitar, drums and sings.  
And does them all exceptionally.


One of the amazing guys in our family ~ 



He is a part of 3 bands ~ and has a ball with them all.








It was common in his teenage years to be found in our basement playing away with his
siblings.  This mama used to love to take that all in.
I would stand at the top of the basement stairs sometimes just listening.....
my heart exploding with JOY!



He knows how to have fun!




 He was the happiest little boy ~ just bouncing around with a smile on his face.


Oh my, wasn't this just yesterday!






Dad and I wish you a wonderful birthday Steve!  
We pray the year ahead is the BEST for you.

We love you and are so happy you are our son.