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Chance’s Motorcycle Ride
Chance went on his first motorcycle ride with Daddy today on Daniel’s bike.
Don’t worry… they stayed in the neighborhood and only went 2 miles an hour. I just love his face in some of these photos:
Say “Hello” to our new Dare-Devil.
Labor Day in La Grande Photos
Labor Day 2009
We spent today just being together.
Brian ALREADY looks like he’s in a better place. I know it’s partly because we’re away… but MOSTLY because y’all are praying for us. THANK YOU! We are so humbled by the amazing prayer warriors that surround us.
Our day consisted of:
- Chance weeding the front yard with his Papa… with his helmet on.
- Paxton showing off his new signing skills. He can sign “food”, “more” and “all done”.
- Paxton playing “Patty Cake” with his Nina.
- Fresh garden feed at Grandma Peggy’s and Grandpa Bob’s. We had fresh corn on the cob, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, watermelon… SO GOOD!!! At one point, we “ran out” of corn, so Grandma, Chance and I just went out to her garden and picked a few more ears. I could get used to this.
- Chance and Brian fed the cornless cobs to the chickens next door.
- Brian showed me the vehicle he learned to drive in. Grandpa Bob’s truck.
- Papa & Chance playing catch.
- Brian & Paxton smelling some of Grandma’s beautiful flowers.
- And the most beautiful country sunset.
I took photos of everything below.
Chance is FOUR!!!
Dear Chance,
Four years ago, God gave you to Daddy and me. Well… He didn’t GIVE you to us as much as He LOANED you to us. We promised Him we would take care of you the best we knew how till He came back for you. We are SO thankful you are a part of our lives now. I can’t believe how fast four years flies by.
Today, Uncle Kevin came over and had dinner with us. You requested my homemade pizza and a “sparkly” birthday cake (confetti… sprinkles)… so that’s what I did.
You blew out your candles and stuck your fingers in the frosting… MANY TIMES… but it’s ok today, because it’s your birthday.
Chance… you are the sweetest, most curious little boy:
You love to ask questions.
You love to learn.
You are sensitive to those around you and you always want to pray for those who may be hurting. Whenever an ambulance, fire truck or police car rushes by with it’s sirens on, you remind Mommy that we should pray for the people they are rushing to help.
You are quick to forgive Mommy when I make a mistake and hurt your feelings. Thank you!
You light up first thing in the morning when you see Paxton. You ALWAYS hug him and tell him you love him.
You quickly reassure Paxton that, “You’re gonna be ok!” when he cries.
You are Mommy’s best helper.
You love to cook and bake with Mommy.
You love to fix things with your power tools with Daddy.
You love to whisper to Mommy and Daddy, “I love you!”
You remember EVERYTHING… and I MEAN EVERYTHING!
You’re growing up WAY faster than I’m ok with…
You make me so proud, my heart wants to jump out and scream, “THIS IS MY SON!!!”
You help make Mommy a better person.
Chance, we know we won’t be perfect. In fact, we know we’re gonna mess up a lot… but in all our failures, I hope you will see how much we absolutely LOVE you and desire God’s best for you. You are such a precious gift to us. Mommy and Daddy are SO thankful God let us be a part of your life. We are better because of it. Well… at least Mommy is!
Happy Birthday, my sweet, wonderful boy.
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