The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

lighthouse

Our Alma Mater

JMU's Wilson Hall against our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains

JMU

4th of July

Fireworks at the Nation's capital

4th of July

Generations

Our boy and Great Grandpa

Generations

On Top of the World

On the Mountain

Christmas Picture

The boys at our favorite Christmas tree farm

Boys

WWII Memorial

Posing with history

WWII Memorial

Baby with a Sun Hat

A lady on holiday...

Sun Hat

Let's Go Fly a Kite...

Flying our new kite at the beach

Kite

Beach Bums

Our guys checking out something in the sand

Beach Bums

The Sunset

Watching another beautiful soundside sunset

Momma watching the Sunset

Watching the Sunset

Watching the sunset over the Sound

Sunset

Moon over Arizona

Looking up at the moon from the mountains near Phoenix

Moon

Deep Thoughts

Contemplating the duck-pond

Deep Thoughts

Inside the Box

A moment of rest

In the Box

Gardening with Grandma

Helping to plant flowers

Planting

Not So Sure

Any idea what she is thinking?

Baby

Finding Comfort

Nothing like a thumb to suck and arms to hold you

The Brothers

Best of friends (most of the time)

Playing Coy

Our shy little lady

Daddy's Girl

Mommy & Her Girl

Christmas tree hunting

Woodcutters

Who gets to cut down the tree?

Sweet Siblings

Snuggles for a baby sister

Celebrating

The Big Three

Loving The Snow

Snow Bear

Watching

And obviously very entertained

Winter Fun

Sledding anyone?

Two Beauties

Mommy's favorite girl and favorite flower

Staying Cool In The Sun

Already a fashion plate

Isn’t It Wonderful?

Jan 24th, 2009 by angie | 5

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My Little One,

You have been such a cuddler today, so I’ve held you non-stop. Somehow it still seems as if I haven’t held you long enough. Time is passing by too quickly, and I can’t believe you’re already two weeks old. I tell your daddy every day that you’re growing up too fast…

At 3:44 p.m. there you were–all 7 lb. 14.5 oz. of wriggling, crying, adorable baby boy!! Daddy and Bethy both said you were a boy at about the same time, and I started sobbing… I was in love with you before you came, but to finally meet you was beyond description! Our son.

Our SON! What words those are–and what joy fills my heart to say them. You are a beautiful expression of the love your daddy and I share. I am so glad you are here, so very glad and so very thankful.

Isn’t it wonderful? You are an answer to prayer, little one, and you fill our lives with more joy than I ever could have imagined. Yes, you do.

(excerpt from my journal to my Buddy written seven years ago.)

Happy Birthday, my little man. I am so amazed by every exuberant, determined, sensitive, thoughtful, intelligent and loving part of you! You fill my days with LIFE.
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As a side note: I am celebrating one year chemo free today, too. Yes, there is much life to celebrate!
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5 Comments on “Isn’t It Wonderful?”


  1. Sarah Wingard said:

    Oh, Asher! He’s 7 years old! Tell him happy birthday for me–and Micah too. I know I’m late for his birthday. I have some presents for both of them when I get back next :)

    Love you all!
    Sarah


  2. Grandma and Grandaddy said:

    Wow! What a sweet entry! I can’t believe your 1st born is seven already. What a joy and delight he has been for Grandma and Grandaddy! Happy Birthday, Asher. May God bless you with many more.

    Love you all so much,
    Grandma and Grandaddy


  3. Natalie said:

    What a good looking little man you have there! Happy Birthday Ash. Enjoy your special day.


  4. Monica said:

    Happy Birthday, Asher! Delaney says she can’t wait to play Connect Four again! Hope you have a wonderful year.

    Celebrating with you all. LOVE.


  5. Kristen@nosmallthing said:

    Love the picture of him in the hat–is that a coonskin hat? SO CUTE! My son’s birthday is Tuesday…he’ll be seven, too!

    Happy Birthday to Ash!

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