Happy Birthday Noel

Today Noel turned 8 years old. It is hard to believe how fast it has gone. Noel is a very sweet, hard working and loving kid. He loves sports, football, baseball and Taekwondo. He listens very well and strives for excellence in everything he does. He loves to play with his legos, read Magic Tree House books, loves Star Wars and Star Trek. He is very mature for his age and yet not "too old" either. We love you Noel and look forward to seeing the wonderful man you will grow up to be.

Presents and cake

A special collectors item from Papa John

Ella Lost Her First Tooth!

Today Ella discovered that she had lost her first tooth! It was very loose and she said that she had wiggled it before breakfast but by 2pm it was gone! She thinks that she swallowed it. She thought that was funny and wrote the tooth fairy the cutest note. She informed the tooth fairy that she had lost her tooth but had swallowed it and that she still wanted to the tooth fairy to leave her money. She also wrote that if the tooth fairy was uncertain, to check in her mouth to see the hole where her tooth used to be.
It is hard to see where she lost her tooth because her teeth are very spaced apart. It is the bottom front right as you are looking at her.

Papa John Visits

It has become a tradition for my dad (Kris's) to visit for Graces and my birthday in February. This year he came a few weeks later. Although it was cool this year we still had fun visiting Circle B Bar Ranch, playing at home, watching Noels football game and a day in Orlando with my Aunt Bev, Papa Johns sister. We all love when Papa John comes to town.

My Aunt Bev and Ella at the Science Center of Orlando
Ice Cream Treats in Orlando
Playing cards
Getting ready for the big football game

Happy Birthday Grace

Today is Grace's 10th Birthday! Last night I made her favorite dinner of ham, homemade mashed potatoes and fresh corn on the cob and of course birthday cake. She had her two friends Anna and Amelia over for dinner and then a sleep over. They had a wonderful time. Today her friends had the day off and so she was able to play all day with them. It was a fun 2 days for her and now she is laying on my bed watching a tv show and about to fall asleep! Grace you are a wonderful pre-teen (she likes that she falls in that category). You are so sweet and fun. You have a gentle and loving heart. You love to have fun and play with your friends and brothers and sister. We love you so much! Happy Birthday my Sweet 10 year!!

Noels Baptizism

Today Noel was baptized by our friend and pastor of our church, Dax Gibson. This fall Noel and Grace took a class that taught them about communion and what it means to take communion. During this class Noel decided that he also wanted to be baptized. We are so proud of the young man he is becoming. He has a wonderful heart and spirit and loves Jesus. We look forward to watching him grow in his faith. We love you Noel.