Crockett peacefully went home to be with his Heavenly Father April 11, 2008.

I can not express the profound sadness that his father and I feel to not have his sweet presence in our home. Our grief is only comforted by the perfect peace there is in knowing that he is profoundly more happy in heaven.

For, it is not for Crockett we grieve, but for ourselves, and the hole that his leaving has created.

Please pray for my family as we learn to live a life without sweet Crockie.

Elephant rides, or ears???

Last fall we all went to the South Carolina State Fair with my Dad. Mom graciously offered to stay home with Crockett. We all had a really wonderful time, and made lots of memories! It was such a beautiful day, and the boys were so sweet, letting the girls dictate their every move. I think my Dad was amazed at what humiliation they endured for their little sisters. They even both rode the Caterpillar because the girls begged them! Grandpa won Haven a stuffed animal at "guess my age booth", (he always wins because he is such a young 75 years). The girls road Karen the elephant, and fed the animals at the petting area. ElizaJane fell asleep sitting on my feet while we watched the "big" kids ride one of the scarier contraptions, and later experienced cotton candy for the first time and rubbed it in Dakota's newly shaved head while he was giving her a ride on his shoulders. ( She just loves the way his head feels, and can't keep her hands off it when she gets the chance to reach it.) We played until the sun went down then headed home with fresh and toasty "elephant ears" to share with Grandma at home. I wanted to capture the fun of that day, so I made this mini book. Fun memories!

Happy Mail !!!!!!

If you get a chance to shoot over HERE, please do. My new blogger friend Mette is a fantastic crafter, and makes some beautiful things. I have so enjoyed getting to know her, and I would love for you to meet her too. Tell her a snip of goodness sent you! Thanks so much Mette, for the Happy Mail all the way from Denmark. I love the scrapbook goodies!

Please pray

Please pray for Crockett today. seizure are back with a vengeance. Haven had an ear infection Monday, and ElizaJane was up during the night with an ear ache, so we are on our way to the Dr. I hate to take Crockett to the Doc for a myriad of reasons(will discuss later), so please pray.

Our Last February Birthday

Four years have flown by and now my baby is not so much a baby anymore. God has chosen us to look after , love, and enjoy the funnest little twink ever, and let me tell you she is chock full of personality and keeps us all laughing. Sooooo Happy Birthday little ElizaJane, and thank you Lord for such a blessing as this!

sanctuary

After the family tragedy of last Tuesday morning, it was a very much appreciated and most welcome Valentines Day surprise when my sweet husband informed me of our totally romantic heart day plans to spend the night HERE, and eat an extremely long five course meal HERE. We had a hugely fabulisciouse time of relaxing, and communicating virtually iinterruption free. The web sites photos most definitely outshine mine, but the Hotels attention to detail was so impressive, that I couldn't resist. In every nook there were beautiful lamps, that first one is a gold gilded turtle. the view of the Ocean from our balcony was phenomenal! There were white orchids on buffet credenzas through out. They were so perfect they looked fake, but I checked. lol. My sweety had these white roses waiting in our room before our arrival. LOVE THAT!!!! I love when he plans ahead. The thought means so much to me. I guess you could say that I'm not a spur of the moment kinda gal. lolThe hotel delivered this to our room as a Valentine's Day gift. So cute! We aren't drinkers, but it was still fun. These next few photos are some of the art work that was in little sitting areas through out the Sanctuary. That was the name of the resort Hotel, and that's definitely what it felt like.

Twenty years

Twenty years ago today, this beautiful baby boy entered my world. I am so grateful for the gift that he is. It really seems like just yesterday that we met, and I cried over the miracle that you were,

You are a big strong guy now. I am still thankful for the gift that he continues to be, and still overwhelmed by the miracle of it all, and so very glad we met! So, a big Happy Birthday going out to "Coda Bean" Your Momma loves you very much!!!!

On a very sad note today, we mourn the loss of my husband's big brother Timothy, who went home to be with the Lord yesterday. He was a good man, and will be missed by many.