HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY KIRSTEN!

Today, we enter the second year of "teenage-hood"!! This morning, at about 7:30, Richard woke me up saying, "Do you remember what we were doing exactly 14 years ago at this time? We were FREAKING out!". It was those first few hours of her life that I remember all too well. She was whisked away from us soon after her delivery, and the news came to us that she had been placed in the NICU. It ended up being nothing serious, she just needed a little bit of oxygen and then she was fine. I should have known then that this little baby girl would forever keep us on our toes!!

Happy Birthday Kirsten - you are a priceless gift. We treasure every day that we have with you. You make us proud every day. Keep following Christ with all your heart, and He will guide you. Thank you for being such a fun and adventurous daughter - for trying so hard to be a good big sister - for being a really fun friend - and for ALWAYS keeping us on our toes!! We love you to the moon and back a million times!!

I LAH LOO!!!

Love, Mom and Dad

MY FAVORITE LITTLE GUY IS FOUR MONTHS OLD!

KIRSTEN IN THE ARENA

I rarely get the chance to blog any pictures of Kirsten. All my girls have PKS (photographer's kid syndrome), but Kirsten most of all. However, when she is on a horse, she is in a different world, and I can snap away!! Actually, these pictures are all courtesy of "MR. Timeless and Treasured" - didn't he do a great job??

Look what Dad caught!! He snapped just as she fell. Part of learning to ride well is learning to fall well. She was fine, just a little bruise to her ego.

I just sent Kirsten off on a missions trip to the mountains of Tennessee. I'm praying that her life be changed this week, that she moves outside of her typical-teenage-self-centered world, as she discovers the unspeakable joy of becoming the hands and feet of Jesus. I pray that God will gently take her apart piece by piece and put her back together again in His perfect way. I wish I could have gone with all my small group girls as they experience God in a fresh way, but it's good for them to fly alone too! They are with a great group this week, keep them all in your prayers!

MY DANCING POPPY AND OZ PICTURES

This is my beautiful Hannah dancing.

Hannah's BFF Madison was in several numbers of the show - here she is in the Emerald City scene.

A little lift with Karlie and Madison!

A few of the main characters - they were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

We are so glad Nana was able to visit and see my beautiful little ballerinas!!

LITTLE BUNNY FOO-FOO

Here's my precious little bunny!! She did a GREAT job performing on stage for the first time. Actually, she PREFERS to be in the spot light, unlike most other members of this family.

Are these not the cutest little bunny tails you ever did see?

With her buddy Brooke.

That's my girl!

Emily had a very special little part when she handed the Cowardly Lion his crown!

Ta-Da!!