Sweet Sarah Turns One!

My sweet Sarah turned one this weekend. One! I cannot believe it has been one year since she came into this world.

My sweet baby girl.

She doesn't even look like the same baby anymore!

The center of attention. Even her Uncle Gary thinks she's pretty special. :)

Opening presents with Mama and Daddy.

Eating her cupcake!

And just for the fun of it.. here is Moses on his first birthday! He's a bit of a ham!

We are so blessed to have Sarah in our lives. She is such a fun and sassy little girl.. and soon will be a great big sister!

Thank you to all my family that drove down to make her day special!

Miah's 28th.

Never in my life have I met a kinder, more steadfast and loyal person than you, Mr. Hayes. Simply put: You're the best. I'm so glad you were born. Happy Birthday!!

My birthday wish.

I love birthdays. Correction. My birthday. Parties and cake and presents, oh my. However, I'm realizing that is a bit, um, selfish.. and so this year I'm taking it a new direction. I have mentioned before my love for the people of Sudan. This year I will be sending a "Blanket and a Bible" to the people of Sudan through Voice of the Martyrs. I don't know about you, but we are drowning in blankets over here. I think as soon as you get pregnant folks start plotting.. how many blankets can we give this new mama? :)

Here's the scoop: For each blanket you want to send collect $2 and mail it to:

Sudan: Blanket and a Bible

The Voice of the Martyrs

510 W Adeline

Bartlesville, OK

74003

Now if we can just make it to the post office!

Happy 27th, Jeremiah!

27 Things I Love About Jeremiah:

1. How hard he works for his family.

2. That he loves putting Moses to bed each night.

3. He's our handyman. Needs to be done? He'll do it.

4. He is so handsome.

5. His sea grey eyes.

6. His license photo.. and all it represents.

7. He's smart.

8. He's wise.

9. He loves the Lord.

10. He is a man of integrity.

11. He leads our family with such wisdom.

12. So trustworthy!

13. He likes to play cards with me before bed.

14. He looks out for me.

15. He gets up with Moses in the middle of the night.

16. He's a wonderful son.

17. He believes in me.

18. He supported my crazy idea to run a marathon.

19. I love how much he loves the ocean.

20. He guards what his family sees and does.

21. He is a man of prayer.

22. He wakes up early every day to read the Bible.

23. Never, not once, has he raised his voice at me.

24. He is kind and gentle.

25. He is determined to raise a disciplined family.

26. He cries on occasion.

27. His hiney :)

I love you, Miah Face, happy birthday!

My little man turns one!!

Ahh! Where has the time gone? Sweet little Moses turned one this weekend! We headed up to Albuquerque to have a small celebration with family and a good time was had by all. The little boy now has more clothes and toys than he knows what to do with and has spent all afternoon playing (thank you!!).

Here is a picture of the birthday boy, but for those who would like to see everything (Keek?) I will be putting up a slide show shortly!!