Remembering P.J.

We went and visited your grave today.

We had a picnic.

Bailey kissed your picture

the second,

we got there.

(she talks about you A LOT)

Beau eventually did.

Channing slept peacefully in her car seat.

It was nice to visit,

reminisce,

and think about you,

and nothing else.

(except for your crazy sister & brother

that were running all over the place

and taking things off other graves.)

I saw a little boy this morning.

He was SIX.

He had bright blue eyes

and

blonde hair.

I started to cry.

It made me think about

what you might look like.

I liked it even though I did cry.

I love you P.J.

Daddy and I miss you,

and we can't wait to be with you again.

We just have to figure out how to get through

this game called LIFE,

we have to win,

we WILL win,

so we will be together

again!

I am so behind on posting right now and I will hopefully get caught up in the next week or so.  Right now I have more seniors, newborns, families, and brides to post.  But, as for now I am in California enjoying Disneyland and the beach with my family.  I will be back to normal life (well at least as normal as my life can get) early next week.

So to all of you that are waiting on your pictures they are coming, I haven't forgotten about you.  Thank you so much for being patient and allowing me to have a blast with my kiddos and my husband and some of his family.  We really are having so much fun and don't want it to end even though we know it will sooner than later.  

Be back soon!

Happy Holidays

A few more days of straight family time and I will get caught up on my posts and also my editing, but for now it's all about my husband and kids. In the meantime here is our Christmas card from this year.

I hope everyone had a good Christmas and I hope you have a good New Years! Lets start out the New Year a little bit more organized in every aspect of our lives. (Spiritual, Physical, Quality family time, Quality husband time, and Quality Me time, I could go on and on.)

Happy Holidays!!!

News clip!

I've shared our story about our son with many of my clients. There were a few that wanted to see this but weren't able to. I put it on my family blog but also decided to share it on here. If you missed the first story here's the link to the first story that aired a couple of months ago.

http://www.kutv.com/content/news/specialreport/story.aspx?content_id=51095dba-dbc1-4ccc-8691-13b1c1f7629c&articleID=38705

Here is the link for the news story about Payton's heart donation for those of you who might've missed it last night. Touching, emotional, and full of two little miracles...

http://www.kutv.com/content/news/specialreport/story.aspx?content_id=2ff01517-f3b0-480a-941e-2760c7592236


Here are the two Bailey's in my life! (one Bailey with an "i" and the other Baeley with an "e")

One my daughter and one with the heart of an angel! Love them both to pieces and I am so thankful for both of them and the roles they play in my life.

Everyone always tells me that I get the best pictures of my kids and I had to show proof that I don't. These are my two! Bailey didn't get a good nap and woke up ornery and I literally had to force her Halloween costume on her. Beau was super happy until he saw his cousin that had a skeleton mask on and it freaked him out so bad he was shaking. (that's where his eyes are looking, he's watching him to make sure he doesn't come any closer) It didn't take too long or too much candy to get them both happy and enjoying the night.

Crying or not, they are pretty dang cute pirates!!!

One thing that makes it a little easier...

I received an email this morning from the mom of the little girl that received our son Payton's heart 4 years ago today. Being able to donate Payton's heart was and still is one thing that brings comfort and peace to Jeremy and I. Knowing that we were able to help another family not have to go through losing a child makes us happy, because it is sooooooo hard. I don't have too much to say today so I'm just sharing this.

Here is the email she wrote to us...

4 years ago today...
Wow. Its so bittersweet. I want you to know that Payton is our angel. I have never expressed to you how very thankful I am that you made the unselfish choice that you did. If it weren't for that very hard decision you made, I may not have my daughter, my reason for living. Baeley is doing so well and I know its because she has the heart of an angel inside of her.

Peace in your heart,
Aubrey & Baeley

P.S. Organ and tissue donors leave a miraculous legacy. They are living proof that death can bring life, that sorrow can turn to hope, and that a terrible loss can become the greatest gift of all. Every day they lead us on a journey of hope, renewal, and transformation.
~ National Organ Donors Memorial

Here's Baeley Noelle at 5 years old. Isn't she beautiful. She's only a few months younger than Payton.


Here's Payton at about 14 months old, you gotta love Kiddie Kandids.
LOTS OF TEARS... miss you and love you buddy!