Showing posts with label Christmas Card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Card. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Madelyn, Jack & Geoffrey

We did Madelyn, Jack & Geoffrey's pictures outdoors. Geoffrey is only about 6 months old here, but he is already pulling up. He's growing up way too fast, so we wanted to get some pictures of him before he got much bigger!


This collage is something I call a Name Blessing. It has his name, the meaning of his name, and a scripture for each letter. These scriptures are chose individually for each child. I don't recall ever using any of these verses in a Name Blessing before and they're not exactly typical of the verses I normally use, but I do feel that they special meaning for Geoffrey!


Geoffrey..... God's peace.... what a beautiful name for a very special boy!

And here is more of Geoffrey! If you've followed my blog long, you might remember when he was born. If not, you can see his Hello Baby Slideshow by clicking HERE


Isn't he just so sweet!

And this is Jack! When Jack was little he was often accompanied by a well loved bear. The last two times I've done pictures of Jack, the bear had been left behind, so I guess Jack is growing up, too. In these pictures, I can look into his eyes and see that he's beginning to resemble his Daddy! Their eyes catch the light the same way and they have that same radiant glow about them. They have deep, thoughtful eyes!


And Jack has always had a big beautiful smile! He's about the happiest child I can think of. So full of joy and the adventure of childhood. He's all boy and he gets his share of bumps and bruises, but he also has lots of fun!

And this is Madelyn!


I've taken Madelyn's picture since she was a baby, and she's always a joy! She's wise beyond her years and her love for God and His creation is contagious. She has such a pure and gentle spirit and she says the most amazing things. I consider myself blessed to be her friend!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Looking Forward to CHRISTmas!

I am really looking forward to Christmas this year! I know it's early, but it's going to be the best Christmas I've had in a long, long time!

Those of you who have immediate family members in the military, will completely understand!


In 2008, I spend Christmas in Okinawa, Japan! It was a wonderful, happy time! I left early on the morning of Thanksgiving and went to be with my daughter and her husband while they welcomed Little Miss Grace into the world. She was born December 10th and I was thrilled to have her. I got to enjoy her first Christmas, and it was exciting. But, I missed being with my husband and my three sons.

In 2009, I went to Japan to celebrate Grace's 1st Birthday. It was a happy and exciting time. We made a cake and went to the zoo for a party. I took lots of pictures. And then, I flew back to Oklahoma for Christmas. I was happy to be home and to be able to spend the holiday with my husband and three sons, but I missed being with Heather, Dustin and Grace!

And when I'm gone, I also miss Abby!

But, Christmas in 2010 will be different!

On March 9, 2010, Andrew got married to Brandy, so I have a new daughter in law this year AND Heather, Dustin and Grace have moved back to Oklahoma! So, I am looking forward to spending Christmas with ALL of my kids and Grace!

And Christmas in 2011 will even be BETTER!

Andrew & Brandy are expecting a little girl in February!

Heather & Dustin are expecting a little girl in March!

And by Christmas they should both be big enough to enjoy the excitement of the season!

Life is so full of blessings! Just when I begin to think that it can't get any better, I come to realize that there will be so much more to come.