Category Archives: Let’s Reminisce and Reflect!

Happy Birthday Little Dinosaur

Posted on September 15, 2020 by

Dear Abel, We had so much fun celebrating you today! You had the best day playing with all your new dinosaurs. It is a rare occasion if you don’t have a dinosaur in your hand. You are a lot like … Continue reading →

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Happy 11th Birthday, James!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by

Dear James, How have 11 years already passed since you were born? It doesn’t seem possible. You were known as Baby James for so many years. I’m afraid you have outgrown that name. I still see you as Baby James … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

Dear Jayce, Wow! I can’t believe you are already six years old. It truly doesn’t seem possible. This day six years ago, you were born at only 3 pounds and 12 ounces. You were so tiny and would fit in … Continue reading →

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Happy 8th Birthday Jayla

Posted on April 4, 2020 by

Dear Jayla, Your 8th birthday was probably a little different than you had hoped for. You are my social butterfly and like guests galore at your parties each year. Considering we were on coronavirus lock down, guests weren’t an option. … Continue reading →

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Happy 16th‼️

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

Dear Jacob, I really cannot believe that you are actually 16 years old. How has 16 years flown by so quickly? I can still remember sitting in that hospital room looking down into your eyes for the first time. You … Continue reading →

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Happy 3rd Birthday!

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

Dear Littlest Guy, We have been so blessed to share our home with you for over two years now. Not one single day of this journey has been easy. But, seeing the progress you have made makes each day so … Continue reading →

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Happy Double Digits!!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

Dear Abby, I can’t believe you are already ten years old. A lot has changed since we first met you a little over 4 years ago. You were a few months shy of being 6. I’ll never forget those first … Continue reading →

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Paralyzed

Posted on March 7, 2020 by

Have you ever felt paralyzed to the point of not being able to have the energy to move two more steps forward? Despite all the blessings going on around you, you still feel like the lies and deception in other … Continue reading →

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Waiting for You

Posted on March 5, 2020 by

Dear Girls, We waited for 856 days for you to move with us. Over four years ago, we were told that the 3 of you would come to our family the same moment your brother did. But, God had a … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday!

Posted on February 29, 2020 by

Dear Ava, I know! I know! It’s been two whole months since your birthday. Having a birthday on Christmas Day means your birthday letter was not only late this year, but it was also almost just as late last year. … Continue reading →

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