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Chance is FOUR!!!

September 1, 2009 in Chance, Family, Motherhood with 3 Comments

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.

Chance is 4

4

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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2005-Birth:

Chance Birth

2006-Year One:

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2007-Year Two:

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2008-Year Three:
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2009-Year Four (this year):

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Happy Birthday, Brian!

November 19, 2008 in Family, Personal Entries with 7 Comments

Today is my husband’s 34th birthday.

I am SO glad he was born 34 years ago.  I’m not sure I really remember a life without him.  Nor do I want to.

Due to the nature of what I do, I’m usually the one who’s more seen.  Brian ends up being a supporting role or usually more like the “key grip”.  For the longest time, at Sunset, people didn’t even know WHO Brian was or WHAT Brian looked like.  I guess that made sense, but I was always baffled because he was such an important and HUGE part of my life.

Our move to Church! at Bethany has been good, because people actually SEE him and not just me, as the Worship Pastor up front, now.

Well… I’m here to say Brian is MORE than a supporting role or a key grip in my life.  He’s been the anchor in my flighty world.  Here are TEN reasons why I love him more than life (there are more, but I need to get back to the new baby):

  1. He’s shown me over and over again what unconditional love really looks like.
  2. He’s a “hands on” loving father to our children.
  3. He’s wise beyond his years.
  4. He’s innovative — always bringing new ways to make our family better and more successful.
  5. He’s got integrity and is well respected in his industry.
  6. He IS the HEAD of our household.  He prays with me & the kids every night.
  7. He loves my Mom, Dad and sisters.  He loves HIS family too… but the fact that he loves mine is kind of a big deal.
  8. He is patient and kind… and all the things I would like to be.
  9. He listens and thinks before he acts… another attribute I’d like to have.
  10. He reads my blog.
  11. He’s hot.
  12. He’s HILARIOUSLY funny, especially to those who know him best.
  13. He’s authentically real in every aspect of his life.
  14. He’s clean and tidy – and USUALLY picks up after himself.  :)
  15. He’s the first to defend me whenever and if ever needed.
  16. He gives me back rubs and foot rubs even though I rarely return the favor.
  17. He helps me laugh at the ironic things in life.
  18. He doesn’t make me feel stupid for crying (especially in the past week or so).
  19. He makes me want to be a better wife and mother.
  20. He texts back quickly.

Okay… that was more than 10… but I could do this forever… so…

Happy Birthday, Babe!  Thank you for seeking God first in all things then turning around to lead our family in His ways.  You are the most amazing husband and father!  I’m thankful for you and will always be.  

I love you, Brian Douglas Clayville!

The Countdown – 1

September 21, 2008 in Jenni, Personal Entries with 1 Comment

4 days till I turn 30.

Wow!

Chance’s THIRD Birthday

September 2, 2008 in Chance, Family, Friends with 5 Comments

So, Chance’s birthday is September 1st… Labor Day.  It truly WAS my labor day.

What rocks is that he’s actually ON the cut off date of everything school, camp, kid-wise here… but what sucks is that all his friends will ALWAYS be out of town the weekend of his birthday.

This year was no different, so we planned his birthday party for the week before. 

I know this post is a week late, but… well… I don’t really have any good excuse :)

Here are some pictures from that:

Chance may think he has week long birthday celebrations for the rest of his life.

Thanks to all who helped make his third birthday his most memorable… so far :)

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