My sweet baby girls! I love them more than anything. I love that Millie calls Punkin her sister. I love that when Millie pokes Punkin in the ear with her Barbie's feet she just turns her head. I love that sometimes when Millie is watching TV minding her own business Punkin pounces on her and licks her face. I love that Millie calls her Punkin Ann when she is in trouble. I love that Millie says, "we have to go home Punkin is missing me". I love that Punkin is missing Millie. I love my girls!

~~ SARAH ~~

Did you ever meet that person, that person that always knew the right words to say. The person that smiled even when she really didn't feel like it. That person that has just always been there, silently a strong force in your life. Well I have one of those. She is a sweet young lady I met 7 and half years ago. When I started pediatric associates she was the copy girl. But even though we didn't have a lot of interaction it was very obvious that she had too much wisdom for her age and that she had strong faith in Jesus. As she finished college and her role at the office became larger we got closer. I began to see the depths of her wisdom and faith. She has always been what I would describe as an "old soul". By no means do I want you to think this is bad, this to me means that while others her age went to clubs, Sarah ran a bible study group for girls. While others her age got drunk, Sarah learned to be a master baker, and bakes treats for all her coworkers. She is thoughtful and kind. She is the calm in our storm. She is a very classy girl and being around her makes you feel better. A couple of years ago Sarah developed some life altering illnesses. But she has pushed through them to continue to take on more responsibilty at work. A job where she is constantly exposed to illness, illnesses that she very often gets. Well recently she made the wise beyond her years decisions to step away from her job. She is allowing her poor body its much deserved rest and allowing herself the opportunity to heal. While this decision makes alot of sense to me, and while I encourage this, on a selfish note I hate it. I dread what this means for our tiny office. I don't think we will realize the magnitude of this loss until it happens. The silent pillar of strength is leaving and I hope the building doesn't cave in on our heads. I hope we can find someone else to have compassion when we cry or someone else to remember everyone's birthday. Who is going to point me in the right direction when I ask for a form or answer billing questions. Who is going to calm the angry parent or comfort the mother who just lost her health insurance. I hope she knows how much she will be missed. So Sarah, I know you are reading this (my loyal reader), I just want you to know that I appreciate you. I love you and I wish you joy in your life. I hope you heal and thrive and I hope that all your desires are met. You are an amazing friend and I will miss you dreadfully, and you better come see me.


I love you sweet girl!

Fireworks on Mt. Fizzy Pop

Well let us see.... it has been a couple of weeks since my last post and boy have they been busy ones. The weekend before last we headed up to Eastern KY to visit my sister-in-law and her family, and to celebrate little Asher's first birthday. The trip went very well. I could not have asked Millie to be any better. She was the perfect kid all weekend. We exhausted her and she still smiled, we made her ride in a car for hours upon hours and she did so without protesting, even after a little accident with the suitcase and her top lip she was brave and never complained (unless she was fishing for sympathy). She enjoyed the birthday party and really loved meeting her cousin Asher. She slept with me all night for the first time in a big bed, (she has only slept all night in her crib or a pack in play). She never made a peep. She was convince since we were traveling in the mountains that we were going to Mt. Fizzy Pop (a place in her cartoon, WOW WOW Wubbzy). She was very excited and told everyone she was going there. So Cute!!! When we got home I made her a poster of our trip pictures and I had "Millie's Trip To Mt. Fizzy Pop" printed at the top, so we won't forget.

Last weekend was the fourth of July and of course we partied! Friday we went to my Uncle Todd and Aunt Kim's house. They always do a large fireworks display, which they call, Thunder Over Big Reedy. Millie was a little nervous at first, but then she saw her cousin Jacob enjoying them so she jumped down and joined in the fun. Saturday Wayne had to go back to work and Mil and I barely left the house. It was a good recovery time. Sunday was very special to me because my parents got Millie for church and I had breakfast and watched the movie "Eclipse" with my bestie, Mandy. It was a nice break, but I missed my little sidekick. One day she will be accompanying me on my trips to these "girl" movies and I will love every minute of it. Sunday night we had a cookout with my parents and then we headed to the bridge to watch another fireworks display, by the catfish festival. Monday we had lunch with Wayne's parents and spent the rest of the day just relaxing.

All in all it has been busy but wonderful. Everyday I am grateful to have such a precious family. Not just my Wayne and Millie (although they are my world) but a wonderful extended family as well. My parents and in laws are the best and my brother/sister in law and their families are awesome. It is so nice to have such a big support system, but it also gives me great comfort to know that Millie has such a huge support group. Everyone of them treat her like royalty. And every night she names everyone of them in her prayers. She knows love and feels love and that is the biggest blessing of all. Amen.

Father's Day 2010

Today is father's day, a day to celebrate all the wonderful and important men in our life. I have many. My grandfather is still with us and a blessing, he has always been a prayer warrior and an amazing source of faith. I love him very much.

My Father in law has always been wonderful to us. He, along with my wonderful mother in law, made my Wayne the amazing father he is today. I am grateful for his kindness to us and especially his soft spot for our Millie. She loves to argue with him and looks forward to him picking and messing with her.

My little brother, I know he isn't a father but he is an uncle and that role is very important. He is wonderful to Millie and makes sure to spend time with her. That is the greatest gift he could give.

My Daddy, well this one is hard for me. You see I love my Daddy so much it is hard for me to talk about it. It is one of those relationships that is so raw, so special I can't explain. Just know that in my list of people my Daddy is way way up there and I don't know what I would do without him.

That leads me to my husband. For a long time we ached for a child, when I was so devastated about missing out, it wasn't so much for me that I cried but for Wayne. I knew he was meant to be a Daddy and I hated more than anything that I was causing him to miss out. When Millie was born I was able to see that amazing skill he possesses in action. He is patient, kind, insightful, loving and most of all he sees the importance of this job he has. He knows that he is shaping a little person. Everyday I share in the marvel that is our little life, and everyday I look at Wayne and I know that he is the one person in the world that understands this love. He is my other half.

Happy Father's Day to ALL My Amazing Men!

Millie and Maggie

Millie got to meet a cousin today she didn't know she had. She met her cousin Maggie. Maggie is the daughter of my cousin Brittani. Brittani and I have been keeping in touch via facebook but b/c they live in Indiana we haven't seen each other since the birth of Millie. As a matter of fact the last time was when Brittani came to the hospital the day after Millie was born. So recently sent me a msg that they were coming down to Bowling Green and we made plans for the girls to meet at the park. They had a really good time and even yelled at some older kids together :) We hope to see them again in July when they come back to Bowling Green.

Rainy Days and Monday Always Get Me Down

What is with the rain??? I mean WOW, I am thinking of building an ark if anyone wants in on the deal. The flooding and devastation recently have sickened me, especially my beloved Nashville. I love the Opryland Hotel and Opry Mills Mall. It is the perfect place for us to get away but still come home in the same night. We made Millie's first trip there last Christmas and she loved it. All the lights, she was amazed. All the information I have been hearing on the facebook page it looks like the hotel will be open by this Christmas but the mall is still questionable. I hoped to make our trip to the hotel an annual tradition so I am keeping me fingers crossed, and keeping all those poor people in my prayers. In the meantime enjoy the pictures from our last trip.

Holly

The Faces of Summer