Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

LET THEM EAT CAKE!

Happy 18th Birthday Baby Girl !

12:55 PM, September 30th, 1993...you enterered this world 6 days past your due date, and weighing in at 9 lbs 13 oz! 

We should have realized back then, that you would do everything in a BIG way!!

You have the BIGGEST heart of anyone we know, and a smile to match it.

You have accomplished more than we could have ever imagined, and have done it with grace.

No matter what the obstacle, you have climbed the mountain, and cheered at the top.

Everyday you have been a blessing to us, and to all those who know you. 

As you enter this new phase in life, adulthood and college, may you enter it in the same way you came into this world 18 years ago...Do it in a BIG way!

God will be walking right along side of you...

We love you baby girl and are so very proud of you!

Mom, Dad, Sissy, Tyler, Toby and Kylee too!

Meet Me At The Pole~

Today, my youngest, along with many fellow classmates, teammates, members of FCA, and countless others are gathering this morning before school to do this...

They will be joining hands, circling the flag pole, and praying-some silently, some out loud.  They will join many others across the country, participating in a National Day of Prayer.

Some will agree with what they are doing and applaud them, some will not.  I am just thankful they have a choice!

The Process~

It is Senior year for both of our girls.  While one is looking forward to this in December...



college graduation.  The other is now in the midst of this...



filling out college applications...



Our mailbox currently is filled with these on a daily basis...

And, next comes this...

It is both exciting and stressful all at the same time.  She has narrowed down her choices (around 10), started or finished their applications, and now is starting to play the wait and see game.  The majority she should have answers from no later than February.  Several she is considered a preferred applicant so we may know by Christmas!

So, these days I have been busy keeping her on track.  With school work, volleyball, church leadership committments and college applications, she doesn't have much free time.

I hope to get a few projects completed around the house this weekend, as it is our first free weekend we've had in awhile!

Hope everyone is having a great week so far!!!