Let the Parties Begin!

Well it's here! October, our month of birthday celebrations galore!

Megan started things off again this year, but this time with an 18th birthday on Oct. 2nd.

Megan is labeled as the chief cleaner and photographer in our home. If she doesn't have a broom in her hand, she has camera! Okay, I am exaggerating just a little bit! The other times she is holding a violin :)

Megan has a giving heart and is often found making a card or gift for someone. And she also makes all the cards that I need to give to people. I am so spoiled!

Megan isn't one to just sit around. She always has her hands busy doing something! And if she isn't feeling well, you almost have to tie her to a chair to get her to rest!!!

Again I am amazed as I think about all of the children God gave us and how they each play such an important role in our family!

Megan we love you and are so proud of the young lady you have become. Your smile lights up the room and our hearts. Thank you for everything you have contributed to our family. We love you bunches!

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand. (Psalm 37:23, 24 NKJV)

Happy Birthday Jennifer Rose

20 years ago today we had our first daughter Jennifer.
Her birth was very memorable as the Dr. was late and they told me not to push....
I still have hip problems today from listening to those nurses!!!! NEVER AGAIN :)
And I also fainted a couple of times when in labor with her.
So ya, memorable :)
And when the Dr. said she was a girl I didn't believe him. I was so sure that I would have a boy.
I realize now that I didn't dare hope for a girls because I didn't want to be disappointed!!!

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Here are 20 things that I know about Jen.

1. She likes a challenge and an adventure.
2. She is very good with little children and they gravitate towards her.
3. She likes animals....like A LOT!
4. One winter when she was about 4 yrs. old, she got caught by the pant leg of her snowsuit, upside down in a tree.
5. Having Jaden born a day before her birthday was the best gift she ever got. She held him pretty well ALL day!
6. She likes to journal.
7. She likes Pizza Hut pizza the best.
8. She likes her chocolate chip cookies doughy
9. She doesn't really like to dress up.
10. She likes to do Sudoku puzzles.
11. Horse back riding is one of her favorite pass times.
`12. She likes to have a good run now and then.

13. Her favorite hockey team was Calgary Flames. But now that we have the Winnipeg Jets...they are her favorite team.

14. She is quite competitive when it comes to sports...or anything.

15. She likes a good debate.

16. She is excellent at cutting hair.

17. She loves her Daddy and they think a lot alike.

18. She is pretty much an optimist.

19. She loves being part of a large family.

20. She gets very excited about going on a vacation.

We love you Jennifer and can't imagine how dull our family would be without you :) Thanks for being you. We appreciate your desire to serve God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. You are an inspiration to us and to many other people. We pray that you will find joy and peace in all that God has for you this coming year!

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:7