Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Gotcha Number 2

Our first glimpse of you



Two years ago today in an orphanage in China, this beautiful little girl with a brave heart was placed in my arms. We knew we loved you before that day, but nothing could prepare us for the love that we felt in that moment. It didn't matter that I didn't give birth to you, I loved you just the same. You turned your daddy's world upside down, and in just a few hours, I knew he would never be the same. Its my hope for you, that you never have any doubts, fears or worries. God's perfect plan took place that day, you are where you belong, this is your FOREVER home, and you are our baby girl.

You gave your daddy the first smile, and you closed your eyes for the first time for a nap safely in your daddy's lap

One Year Gotcha Day 2009


2 Year Gotcha 2010

It was my plan to have Chinese like last year,however the dear hubby thought differently. We had steak in stead, and I actually had all 4 of my kids there. I am so truly blessed.

The Wedding

Better Late than Never,Right. I'm still waiting to get all the pics from them on a disc......hmmmmm


Anyway, we have the rehearsal pics and some from te wedding.
I wanted a picture of the two of us, as we were getting ready to take the picture, his best man, Cole, shot me wih the air zuka? gun thing, ???? Keep looking, you'll see


Then he wouldnt let me move.




These are air zukas or what ever you call them, they shoot out air




His cousin, Amanda

The Groomsman
Fish (James), Cole, Brandon, Matt, Kyle and PaulPaul

How cool are the cufflinks he made everyone, and Lynds let them wear them. Turned out nice
















Thanks so much to my Craven/Compton Family for all thier help.














































I guess they are never to old to need their momma, even on their wedding day





My Mother



Mother / Daughter



Hair Time




Grandparents / Paul Ray's Parents













Dancing to Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman







I searched for the perfect song to dance with my baby boy to and this is what I found. I did very well through the song, it was just the two of us, but I cried during the whole ceramony.

A mothers song
Tying little shoe laces
wiping off dirty faces
Are just a couple of things
That a mother will do
Mending a broken heart
Is only a part
Of the care and the love
That I've given you
With a Koolaid smile
an a sparkle in your eyes
I wrap you in my arms
and whisper this advice
Be strong, be kind
Be patient and in time
you'll find out, my son
what true love is all about
Be faithful and be true
Show love in all you do
Then you'll know, just how
you make your mother proud
Now, little boy days have passed
and you've grown up so fast
But in my heart
that little boy will never be far
So on this blessed day
theres so much i want to sa
but above all, I thank God
for the man that you are
With a tender smile
and a twinkle in your eyes
I wrap you in my arms
and whisper thi advice
Be strong, be kind
be patient and in time
You'll find out, my son
What true love is all about
Be faithful and be true
Show love in all you do
Then you'll know, just how
you make your mother proud
You've made your mother so proud
I thought this song was perfect and it sums it all up. My darling boy, I am so proud of the man you have become. I love you always.