14th wedding anniversary, bee stings and benadryl

The first part of the title is great, the rest was a painful, but now humorous memory. We love you, Dad! It makes me smile getting the party ready for our annual wedding anniversary ball. Now, our sweet 7 help; they prepare the house, get super excited, plan the table settings, move the furniture and have a ball, literally. It makes me smile, too, to make our "candy cones" for our children, just as I did for all the children who came to our wedding reception 14 years ago. Life is such a gift. We love you, and Little Treasure 8, you have already made everyday carrying you a privilege. We love you.

One more year, and a family dance

Ever since our time in Brazil, we have been having family dances: fancy dresses, special foods, our family playlist of particular songs, a whole lot of dancing and fun. Here it is once more...Our Family Dance for St. Valentine's Day. And, what a dance, as we thank God for one more little person, soon to enter our arms, but months ago already entered our hearts. We have a lot to be thankful for .