Miranda at the Arboretum

Flower Dress
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We had the pleasure of having Eric, Leah and Noelle come for a visit last week. It was so wonderful hanging out with them. One day we took a quick trip to the Dallas Arboretum.

Johnny and Mommy

Johnny and Mommy
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Brothers and Cousins

Brothers and Cousins
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Blowing out the Candles

Blowing out the Candles
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We threw a belated birthday party for Miranda while Eric and Leah were here. We thought it would be special to wait and celebrate with them. I wanted to make Miranda a Pooh cake and thankfully we had Uncle Eric to head it up, because I had never decorated a cake before. Thank you, Eric!

Miranda and Uncle Eric

Miranda and Uncle Eric
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Eating Cake

Eating Cake
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Feeding Cheryle Caron

Feeding Cheryle Caron
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We got Miranda a Cabbage Patch doll for her birthday. Yes, I am partly reliving my childhood, but she likes it too, so it all works out. The doll came with the name Cheryle Caron. Now I always, changed my cabbage patch doll's names. They were always so weird...Cheryle Caron...need I say more. So before she opened it Dan and I were trying to think of a good name for her new doll. We were fully intending to change her name, but we didn't account for...Eric and Leah. They were hilarious with the "Cheryle Caron" this and "Cheryle Caron" that. So by the time they had left it had already stuck. I have to admit it is pretty funny to hear Miranda say "Chrl Crn". Try saying it without the vowels and that is how it sounds.

Too Much Birthday Fun!

Pooped
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Miranda decided to take a break on her chair with her new doll, shoes, dress, and balloons.

More Singing- "This is the Day"

You'll have to excuse the yogurt on the face. This was captured during lunch. She really puts her heart and soul into it at the end.

Happy Birthday Miranda Claire!

Birthday Girl
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Miranda you light up our lives! And today we are so thankful for the precious gift you are. May your birthday ever serve as a reminder of God's goodness.

Believe it or not there was a time when our arms were empty, but we dreamed of you and prayed for you. A devotional for those experiencing infertility encouraged me to write a letter to my future child, here is part of what I wrote, addressed to

"Dearest Little Miracle,

...Oh, what joy there will be on that day when I hold you in my arms and behold your little fingers and little toes. We will sing to you as we rock you late at night. It will be so fun to see how you resemble us, yet you are your own unique person. You will have unique thoughts, experiences, joys, and pain. We can't wait to join with you as you discover this world. We will be there to love you, comfort you, hold your hand, pray with you, read to you, play with you, answer your many questions, and laugh with you. Most of all, dear child , we desire to model the love your Heavenly Father has for you. We will fail, but He will never fail. So we give you to His caring, good hands even before you are born, because although we do not know you yet, He does! We dedicate your life to Him and pray one day you will do the same! We love you so much!

With Hope!
Mommy and Daddy"

Two years ago today we held you in our arms for the first time and beheld you tiny fingers and toes. We are so thankful for your life. How much do Mommy and Daddy love you? SOOOOOOOOOO much!

Her New Chair

Reading her Bible1
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Here is the big 2 year old sitting in her brand new chair. I'll have to try to post some video of her opening her present later on. When she climbed into it she said "Comfy chair" and later "cute chair". We had a really fun morning making special pancakes and enjoying some extra time with Daddy on a day that he normally works 12 hours.

She Did Use the Fork...

She Did Use the Fork...
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As well as her fingers. As you can see she liked the chocolate eyes and nose the best.

Pooh Pancakes

Pooh Pancakes
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We topped them with a dab of whipped topping and some red sprinkles.

Making Birthday Pancakes

Helping Stir2
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Helping Stir

Helping Stir
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National Forcast

Wintry north, springlike south

"While the northern tier of the country deals with snow and bitter cold, the South basks in springlike warmth." (weather.com)

Sorry Goshen! (sincerely) I see you have snow predicted for Wednesday:-) Don't worry spring will eventually come.

We're enjoying the tulips down here in TX- supposed to be 81 degrees today. Thanks for asking:-)

"I Mary"

"I Mary"
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I went in to check on Miranda while she was sitting on the potty and this is how I found her. She had Johnny's towel over her head. I asked her if she was Mary and she said, "I Mary". We used to pretend she was Mary a lot around Christmas time, so I think she must remember that.

Water Coloring

Water Coloring
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I got Miranda to sit still long enough to french braid her hair by having her water color with daddy.

Taking Johnny for a Ride

Taking Johnny for a Ride2
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Cuddle Bug

Cuddle Bug3
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Bro and Sis

Bro and Sis
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Pleated Beauty Handbag

Pleated Hand Bag
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My first sewing project completed since having Johnny. I used the pattern from a new book I got- "Bend the Rules Sewing" by Amy Karol. It's such a fun book!!! Next up hopefully a quilt for Johnny and an apron for Miranda (or two :-))

"Little" Brother

"Little" Brother
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Twinkle Twinkle