Isabella's 5

Another year older and such a cutie.  We are so blessed with Isabella's joy and hugs.  This last year was a hard one with another trip to the hospital and other little mishaps, but God has protected her and we know He loves her even more then we do.  We are still anxiously awaiting and believing that one day she will be able to talk.  We have told her she has to start talking this year and she is holding out.  Isabella keeps us on our toes and we look forward to all God has in store this year.  We love you Isabella.  We pray one day you will be able to read this.  Lot's of love.
Mom and Dad

morning birthday pictures

Me and my sweet girl

blurry picture but I just liked her smirk

Isabella at our March family birthday party

Aidric opening his presents too

She took a break and went to watch with Auntie and Uncle
Not one to be the center of attention

Aidric really likes cars and was thrilled to get his own

We each got our own cake

He's such a pro, he called it "my happy"

Latisha and I giving Isabella a little help.

It's Our 25th Anniversary

Here we are celebrating a beautiful milestone in our marriage.  Last October we were able to take our anniversary trip a bit early and go see some of Europe but today is our actual anniversary.  Life is so full of ups and downs and so is a marriage.  Marriage is a commitment and a contract that you make with each other, God, and the State.  There is no perfect marriage and ours is no exception.  We all change and grow, go through good times and bad, get on each others last nerve, and some times wonder "is this really the one God wanted me to marry?"  For that last one if you said "I do," then yep he or she is "the one."  Marriage takes a lot of work, sacrifice, and prayer.  One of the most challenging books I have ever read is "Created to be His Help Meet,"  by Debi Pearl.  I highly recommend it.  So saying all that... Yes, my marriage is wonderful and blessed!  We are two imperfect humans trying our best to live a life full of challenges and blessings, in a effort that our marriage might represents to the world, God and the church.  We have been blessed way more with highs then lows and I am so glad that David chose me as his bride, in our very young youth.  A few years ago I wrote of our love story and you are more then welcome to go back and read it.  I wish I was more blogger wise and had a link but it was in March 2011.  You can scroll to the side bar and click to find it.  But here are a few pictures of us over the years that I hope you will enjoy.  God Bless you all and a very big Happy Anniversary to the Love of my Life,  I love you David!
Alicia

One of our first dates

My Senior Party

Mrs and Mr

Our wedding invitation

our first puppy

our first Christmas

our first cruise

our first ski trip

Our first little boy

our first house

our first daughter

And baby makes 5

A California trip for the two of us

Mexico trip where I chickened out scuba diving.  Made it into the water but not  for long.

Baby Danika

Vacation for a family wedding

family cruise

Then there was Cassandra

Next came Isabella

Rome

Baby Aidric

Our first child to get married

London Tower

Christmas Eve with Expanding family

25th anniversary dessert

Dinner out

Hi!-Bye

Happy 2nd Birthday to My Little Man!

Let the celebration continue.  Today we celebrate the birthday of our 7th child, an amazing little boy named Aidric.  What a blessing to have such a healthy, active, and smart little boy.  I had a warm little outfit picked out for him but it is such a beautiful day, just like it was the day he was born.  So, he got to wear his cute little short outfit and go out in the chilly morning for pictures with Mama.  He was a trouper even though I know he was getting a bit chilled.  The girls quizzed him last night and were certain he wanted chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.  Basically if you say chocolate and cake you really have his attention.  Then, Cassandra thought it necessary that he should open a present this morning.  So she blew up a green balloon and wrapped it in birthday paper.  She told Daddy that she had got a present for Aidric and it was even "free!"  Cassandra was thrilled and Aidric was thrilled.  She also thought it important that he have a picture of Alex at two years old.  It is a cute picture and I thought if funny that for Alexander's two year old picture we had him dressed in blue shorts and a plaid shirt and for Aidric two year old pictures we have Aidric in a blue shirt and plaid shorts.  Well, off I go, on with school but I wanted to post my pictures of my birthday boy.  Have a great day and God bless,
Alicia

My sweet little boy

The balloon present

Ok, Mom, it is a bit chilly, can we go inside?

Cassie's other "present" was a picture of Alex

Aidric liked it

Some of his favorite things in life, blankie, music and pacifier, one of which might disappear soon. :)