Looking forward to a bright future here….
Easter Memories
Earlier Easter Special Moments with the little birds.
March 2008, Jackson’s First Easter
April 2009, Abigail’s first Easter
Abigail is sitting in my rocking chair from when I was a baby. My daddy gave it back to me a few years ago after refinishing it.
Easter 2011
Abigail with Nana and Aunt Fran
They love their Easter baskets
Super Bowl Fun, Looking Back Memories
We’ve always loved the football Manning boys of the Indianapolis Colts as well as the New York Giants. Peyton or Eli we love to see their teams in the Super Bowl!
This jersey has made it’s rounds at our home
Jackson, February 2008
In 2008 the New York Giants, Eli Manning won the Super Bowl!
Love his arm around his daddy!
Way to go NY!
February 2009, Jackson riding with Abigail in dump truck cheering on the football with tears.
Neither of the Manning boys were in the Super Bowl this year, but we had fun anyway!
2010, Abigail. The Colts were in the Super Bowl but lost.
Peek-a-boo Abigail. (This special jersey will sit out for the 2011 games.)
Isabela, February 2012. Same jersey, fourth year of use!
I love this photo, one of my favorite of my three. Such sweet love and innocence.
2012, Trivia fact, the New York Giants win the Super Bowl!
Early moments in Asheville Memories
Always a quick place for us to escape and play away from the norm of life.
Season to season we found ourself enjoying these moments at least monthly!
Jackson’s first trip was in the early fall of 2007.
First Grape Crush/Stomp
Bert or Ernie the BIG horse, one of Jackson’s favorites.
Fast forward.
Playing on the walking path and in the fields on Biltmore Estate, 2009
Picture People , Asheville, NC
Jackson’s fourth birthday, Biltmore Estate, 2011
Love this horse
Isabela is a few weeks away from joining us!
Isabela in Asheville, 2012
Abigail reading at our favorite bookstore in Asheville
Weekend Celebrating Daddy’s Birthday
I’ll post again when Isabela meets the horses on the estate.
The Package We Create
We must create children we like. Children that other people desire to be around. Polite, well mannered, self-controlled children. Children that are easily humbled, caring, spiritual individuals. Children which become inquisitive, healthy, motivated, and driven to excel. Children who are inspired and inspire others. Joyful children full of happiness and gratitude. A good natured child which notices and appreciates life is bigger than just themselves.
CONTENT!
JOYFUL!
Jackson, Abigail, and Isabela with their fun cousins Elijah and Jayden. October 2011
Love these smiles!
I’m a collector
I’m a collector. I have always collected items such as shells, books, and the normal things that collect dust. Collections that make my eyes happy and surround my life to remind me of fond memories.
The one collection that was started for me by my own mother was the collection of photos. She kept the albums up to date and the walls current of our family milestones. Throughout my life I too took up the interest of picture taking and photo album creating. This one collection makes me the most satisfied as I create my life. An obsession for capturing the perfect memory.
The one memory that has become a daily light in my mind is one of my three children. As I reflect to the day this picture was created, I recognize timing and love are everything. I recognize a memory like this is captured in a split second but can sustain you hopefully for a lifetime!
This was the day our newest member of our family left my belly to come be a part of our family. The day “new baby sissy” met her big brother and big sister for the very first time. This moment was such an anticipated moment for me. I was filled with more emotion than I thought possible. Everything I loved was gathered in this room. Every blessing from heaven had touched me.
I was a little unsure and nervous about this meeting, unsure how my other two toddlers would react to such a fragile new infant. Both of their eyes lit up! This first meeting was magical for a mother. Sweet happiness for seeing “new baby sissy”. The timing couldn’t have been planned as my mother brought them both to the hospital for this meeting at the very same time the photographer came to capture the baby’s first day.
I love the circle they have created. Abigail’s arm around Jackson, Jackson lovingly supporting his new baby sissy’s head and their fingers touching. I feel sure this bond will circle them forever!
First Snow Days
The peaceful sound of winter. White flakes of snow gently falling to the brown earth. Babies eyes locked on the changing world around them. Mostly fun except for the cold feel of the snow on their fingers!
There isn’t much snow annually where we live, but when it did fall, we captured some great memories.
Snow of early 2009, Baby Abigail had just been born and was inside sleeping!
He barely could move in the bundled up layers I made him wear!
Winter of 2010/2011 great snowfall this year!
Due to a mild winter of 2011/2012, Isabela is still waiting on her first snow!
Past Christmas Memories
Their first Christmas! Always a moment to capture with the tree, lights, and wrapping paper!
Jackson with cousin Jaydie, 2007. Check out Santa looking at the meltdown!
Christmas morning with Papaw, Nana, and Jayden
First red wagon and trailer
Love to see him happy!
Abigail at just a few weeks old, just in time for Christmas, 2008
This wagon is a life saver!
Christmas 2009
Always enthusiastic for play
Christmas 2010
Isabela’s First Christmas
Jackson and Abigail were so excited for Isabela to see the tree lights and open gifts.
Isabela wasn’t so sure of Santa, neither was Abigail.
Favorites
For my children 