Happy Anniversary!

13 years and counting.....

I wouldn't want to spend it with anyone else. I love you Hot Toddy.

Double Digits!!

That's right, Emma has hit the double digits. She is 10. I can hardly believe it. She actually said to me last night, "mom, you have been a mom for 10 years." Yes honey I have and it doesn't seem possible. She has brought nothing but joy into our lives...well with the exception of taking medication and being a very picky eater. I can let all of that go because you see, she has the best heart, is giving, patient, kind, thoughtful, sweet, caring, always tries to do the right thing, the list could go on and on. She has brought so much joy into so many people's lives, and we love her more that she will ever know. Happy 10th Birthday Emma. We love you to pieces!!!

P.S. I remember when I hit the double digits, and man did I think I was the stuff. Truth be told she thinks she is too. We call her large and in charge sometimes. She is no bigger than a minute, but she is the oldest, knows the rules, and expects them to be followed. Cracks us up sometimes.

Baby Levi

Our new nephew arrived yesterday morning! To say we are excited is an under statement. I was able to snap this picture while we were skypeing this morning. I can not wait to get my hands on this sweet little guy, but for now I will have to settle for seeing his sweet face on my computer screen. His full name is Levi Nicholas Soyars. He weighed in at 8 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. He decided to make his arrival on his own time table, overdue and breech. His parents are in love and they look so sweet with him. Mom, Dad, & Baby are doing great! Baby Levi has already been the biggest blessing to us, and he doesn't even know it. He came into this world while we were having a pretty rough day. He totally changed our moods! Thank you God for this beautiful blessing you sent our way. We love you guys so much and are so excited for this new season in your lives. God is so good, and here is proof:

Walking Feet!!

Something a little more uplifting than yesterday.

So excited around here, because little Miss Sara Beth is doing something BIG........

Sorry the video is sideways. Just turn your head to the side like i have to!!

Wordless Wednesday: Broken Hearts

We are so proud of Daddy and what he is willing to do for our country!

12 Months!

What!! Wait a minute. No one told my baby she could be one!! Where has the time gone? What a bitter sweet day. In some ways I find it sad that she is one already. In other ways I can wait to see what the next 12 months are going to bring. She is doing so many things all of the sudden. She has several signs that she uses. She is saying a few words. She is just about walking all alone. She is only holding on with one hand. She eats really well. She has 8 teeth. She has turned into a major daddy's girl in the last few weeks. Which is making daddy VERY proud. She loves to make us laugh. If she thinks we are laughing at her, man does she put on a show!

Her birthday treat was a cupcake all to herself. To say she enjoyed it would be an understatement. She LOVED it. At first she shuttered a bit while tasting the icing, but once she got past it, she ate the entire thing. Here are a few pics for you to enjoy.

Give me, give me. I know what to do when I am in this chair!!

Look how big she looks. Her legs are hanging off the chair. Kinda sad to me!

This is pretty good. Where have you been hiding this stuff?

Where is the rest of it? Do I get another?

She is with out a doubt the cutest, sweetest one year old around. Like the lady at Chick-fil-a said, "it is what it is... and you can't help that." That's right lady... you know what you are talking about!! I don't know if my heart can take it if she gets any cuter!!

Leah is 7!!

Just can't believe she is 7 already! She is just as spunky as the day she came into the world. She keeps us laughing all the time. She has a great heart, and is full of love. She is a big helper around here and at school. In fact the teacher told Todd and I on Friday that she wished some of the other kids in Leah's class would follow her lead and always strive to do their best. Speaking of Leah's class. Some of the kids in her class are so small and she is so tall that she looks like a giant compared to them!Here she is getting some Birthday wishes before school started. She would giggle each and every time the phone rang. She knew that the calls were for her. She loves all the attention!If you look closely at Leah's ears you will see one of her birthday wishes. She wished it until she got into the seat to have it done. Then she started crying and saying she would wait another year! We talked her through it and she is so excited now and feels so grown up! It was just fear of the unknown!

Leah we love you more than words can say and can't believe that another year has come and gone. We couldn't imagine how life would be with out you. You have learned so much this past year and we can't wait to see what this next year brings. Happy Birthday my silly girl!!!