"Twilight"

Yep...I'm one of those "Twilight" fans. I am not a bookreader. Not at all. I read "People" magazine, thats pretty much it...and lots of kids books, but not by choice. Once I picked up this book, I could not put it down. Have no idea how my kids got food, or clean clothing, as I pretty much tuned everything out around me but this book. (and the three others that followed)

Chris took me on opening night and met Mariah and friend of hers at the theatre. We were surrounded by 12 to 16 year olds and am sure I was the oldest woman there. But I enjoyed every second of it. Thanks Mariah! I felt really "cool" hanging out with you.






Poor Mariah...she was so good to do this next picture with me. Look at me all excited, and look at her thinking, "my aunt is crazy."

And anyone who has seen this movie, will completely appreciate this song.

More of the birthday girl

The beauty of a young child, is that they don't really know the exact date of their birthday. Because of a busy week, we waited to celebrated a few days after her actual date, but she didn't know the difference one bit. We went to my folks to have alittle party, and on the walkway up to the house we said "Darby, we're going to have your party now!" and Darby said "Vite now?" and we said "YES!"

With glee on her face she yelled "I'M THREE NOW!!" We loved how she thought that right at that very moment, she had turned three.










One of the gifts from Grandma and Grandpa;

I love you....my babe!

She'll always be "the baby"

The age of three seems to be a turning point for me. They are now "big"...no longer a baby. However, Darby is our baby, so she'll remain "the baby" for the rest of her life. Three years ago this month, we were blessed yet again, with another girl. (yeah to girls!) At that moment, I finally felt like my family was complete. I thank Jesus every day, for our beautiful, healthy children. I savor the moment (when I'm not breaking up a fight) and feel very complete. I am very happy.

So here are a few of my favorite random pictures of my sweet Darby, that have been taken throughout the past three years. It was so hard to choose them, without posting a hundred.

Happy Halloween!!