Tonya's big day is finally here. These are just a few pictures I took in the hotel while we were getting ready!

Rehearsal Dinner...

 

 

Tonya gave all the bridesmaids the most awesome gifts. Beautiful pair of earings in a designer bag embordered with each of our names on the front. Thanks girl! I will be carrying my bag every where.

 

 

Tonya & Keith's rehearsal dinner June 8, 2007. We had a great rehearsal, followed by an awesome dinner at Red Rock's in Birkdale. It was a fun night. Congrats to the groom and bride to be. Can't wait until tomorrow.

Drew & Karter Have Arrived...

 

 

 

 

 

The Twins have arrived!! Delivered May 28, 2007 via C-Section. Baby "A" Boy Bryce Dew arrived at 3:43 am, baby "B" Girl Brayton Karterarrived at 3:44 am. Both weighed 5 lbs 7 oz. 18 3/4 inches long. Dew & Karter are both healthy and happy babies.

JOY...

Last week one day Maci was talking about JOY...
"Mom did you know there is a difference between JOY and HAPPINESS."
Well sure, Maci, I never much though of it, why.
"Happiness is something anyone can have, but JOY only comes from God."
Where did you learn that Mac?
"I learned it in Sunday School at Granma's church."
Really, that is awesome you understand that.
"Well, did you know that happiness last a little time, while JOY is forever?"
Maci you are such a special amazing little girl...
"If you don't talk to God then you won't ever know JOY."
I guess so...
"We are Joyful people mom."
Yes, we are dear.

I wish you all the JOY your lives can hold. And a special Thank You to Granma for not only taking or dragging me sometimes, to church. And even more important thank you for taking my little girl. I am touched by what she has learned. A life lesson that will never leave her, but lead her in the right direction, always...

True story told by my 4 year old little angel, Maci...

Maci's First Dance Recital...

 

Maci with all her awards up on stage.

 

Maci's gymnastic routine outfit.

 

 

Maci in her ballet out-fit.

 

Ballet routine was danced to: Mary Had a Little Lamb.

 

Maci danced tap to: Shim, sham boogie gymboree

Maci's Shining Moment...

 

Maci in her Tap routine out-fit.

 

Maci up on stage, what a show boat!

 

Maci has always wanted to take dance. She took summer classes last year and decided that she wanted to take this year for her first year. At first I was a little worried. On the night of the first parent's night she really didn't seem too interested. Then at the end of the year we were able to come into her class again and she had really improved so much. All she has talked about was getting a tropy and being up on the Stage....This was truly her time to shine.

She loved being on stage. And she got not only her trophy but 2. She recieved her 1st year dance tropy and was selected by her teacher to recieve the Kinderdance Award. What an honor.... She also recieved a perfect attendance certificate. She and three other little girls. I was so proud, I can't explain it. We loved watching her dance and recieve all her awards. Her daddy and I presented her with flowers and gifts onstage when her name was called. That was just totally awesome to her. The smile on her face filled my heart with so much JOY!

Moriah's Challenge

Go to google and type in your name then needs, hit search. Dawn needs...

1. Dawn needs a tripod!

2. Dawn needs a headcount so sign up today.

3. Dawn needs to get over herself. (OK I'm not taking that seriously. LOL)

4. Dawn needs a design.

5. Dawn needs to clone the dogs so that they live longer than the chickens and resolves to lay off the incest in 2006. (Say What?)

6. Dawn needs Brighter...

This was just for fun! Go and try it, could turn out funny! Go to Moriah's Blog and read what her husband Jimmy needed. Too funny!

How Do You Do It...

If not on a daily basis at least a weekly basis I'm asked this question. How Do You Do It? I'm assuming that everyone is reffering to my three children, my business and my life in general. I usually nod and answer I'm not real sure. I don't know why I say this, cause I know exactly the answer, I guess to keep a long conversation short I just agree.

"Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might." Psalm 21:13

Here is my real answer for those of you who have ever wondered...God's amazing Grace and never ending love. He sends me smiles, giggles and pure enjoyment hourly. I am forever in debt for these amazing blessings. His grace reassures me at the end of every day that yes, I can go on. His love keeps me looking at life on the brighter side. With out my faith I'm not sure how I'd do anything. But with my faith in Him, all things are possible. "Everything is possible with God." Mark 10:27 & Matt 19:26

If anything being a busy mom has helped me to appreciate and understand all types of women from all walkes in life. Each unique and special in their own way. I can see who I was before and appreciate who I have become. And more importantly know that it is all part of Gods glorious plan for my life. Where am I now? A work at home mother of three. This is my calling at this present time. God has trusted me with his angles to raise them in faith and love. That same love that He has for everyone and offers to anyone.

Is it easy? Sometimes... When I can keep in sight His plan for my life at this minute. I am just as guilty as anyone else at getting cought up in tomorrow. What does the future hold? I try very hard to focus on the here and now. Or today will just up and pass me by.

Sometimes not...So what up until recently the highlight of our day was walking to the mail box. We've had a lot of time together. It has made us strong. If eating the kids left overs from lunch as my first meal is the worst of my worries then that's not so bad is it? Who has time to eat. LOL If and when things ever get back to some what normal I'm going to gain a bunch of weight. Cause I've so screwed up my matabolism. Working or not working parenting is tough at times. But the rewards; that is what keeps us all going. It astonishes me when another mother ask me this question. We women give ourselves very little credit. My load is no heavier than yours. Just different! But it is exactly what God has intended for me. And you have just what He has planned for you.

When it comes to working that's the easy part. I have been blessed with the best career and oppertunity to meet with and fall in love with the most wonderful families. It keeps me sane on most days. The whole scheduling my work at home part is what becomes difficult, but it all works out too. I'm lucky to have a career where I can be at home with my children all day and work at naptime or late at night. Beats a 9-5 job anyday. Though on some days I seriously consider going back. (just for a second) LOL

"The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

If you see me overwhelmed with life, please do not pitty me. For I am far more loved and blessed than I often let on. You have my permission to remind me of that when I loose sight.

Weeds or Flowers?

Some would say they are just weeds, get rid of them. Many cut them away, spray them with round up or other means to get them out of thier yards. To my girls they are beautiful flowers. Meant for picking, making halo's, neacklaces, anklets and bracelets. Hours of fun and laughter. There isn't a day that I can remember being outside this spring that one or all of my girls has not brought me a fresh picked flower. (This would explain why I don't have anything left in bloom right now. LOL)
I thank God for all the beautiful flowers they have collected.
That fill our home with so much love, happiness and beauty.
And for our 3 Amazing little girls!

Marley Lilliann...

This is such a "Marley Look"! I had to share it. This is the look you get when she is being shy, or doen't want to do some thing, or get's into trouble. I think in this picture she was playing with me, not wanting to look up when I called her name. So that's how I was able to capture it.

Dimple...dimple...dimple...Oh how I love your dimple.

Micah Abigail...

So content, captivated, laid back...

I love those little arms when they are up in the air. This is something Micah has done ever since I can remember. It's usually to give you a hug. She's the best hugger, such tight loving squeezes.

Looks like she is talking to the flowers! Does she ever stop talking? NO!

Maci Grace...

I just love this photo. Maci shying away from the camera. A very rare capture for me. She is usually all smiles and poses.

Maci's Dance Recital...

Maci will have her first dance recital this month. June 16th @ Lincolnton Citizen Center @ 12 PM.

Pool time Fun...

I'm not sure what you would call this, but SILLY...That's our girls!
I hope you always Laugh out Loud, like no one is watching...

Pre-School Graduation!

Maci Graduates out of the 4 year old class room to Pre-KT



Maci we are so proud of you. You have done so well and learned so much in pre-school.

Maci has one of those borderline birthdays. Cut off is middle October and Maci has a Sept. 4th birthday. Her father and I have decided to wait another year to send her to Kindegarden. Just the thought of my little 4 year old baby starting school sends chills up my spine. OK maybe she's not a baby anymore, but she is still young to be expected to go all day long with out us. What's one more year going to hurt? Having fun, playing in the afternoons with her sisters and me! We have enrolled her in a program at Denver Baptist Pre-school called Pre-KT. It's a transitional kindegarden class. So she will still be learning to read just like the kindegardeners. A lot of the same work just scaled down a bit, so she won't get bored when she does go to school next year. It has been a very tough decision for us to make. But I really fell like we are doing what's best for her.