Introducing Miss Lily Kathryn Blann

David and Melissa had their 3rd little one yesterday, isn't she adorable???

Lily Kathryn Blann

10/30/08

6 lbs. 6 oz.

20 inches

12:25 pm
I can't wait to get my hands on her! Give her lots of love from GA until we get to meet her in person!

Let the teeth fall where they may...

When I got home last night, Izabella came running to tell me that she had yet another tooth come out. This one was knocked out by a flying acorn, go figure!
If you click on the letter above it will enlarge so that you can read it! ENJOY!

Happy Anniversary!!

Today is our 12th Anniversary! Hard to believe, really! When I was thinking about posting today I decided to share with you a letter I wrote to Steve back in 2000, that answers the question, why do I love you....and it's still true to this day plus some!

To the one I love,

You've asked me in the past and even recently, why do I love you, and the more I thought about it and continue to think about it, there's not just 1 reason, there's several. And, I'm sure that every day that we're together, that there will be even more. I thought since it's Valentine's Day, there's no better time for me to tell you all the wonderful reasons why I LOVE YOU!

The first thing that caught my eye, of course, is how handsome you are. I love how you've always made me feel as beautiful as I think you are. I love your sense of humor. Your ability to make me laugh has always drawn me closer to you. You were the one that taught me how important laughter is and you've shown me how to laugh at myself. I love your family and the way you are all together. I love the way you stand up for what you believe in. I love your child-like nature, which helps me see the innocence in the world. I love your kind heart, which has proven itself time and time again. I love the way you look when you're sleeping. Sometimes, I watch you in the mornings just sleeping and it makes my heart happy to know you'll always be there when I wake up. I love the dreams that you have that have now become our dreams. I love your determination and your vision of our future. I love your patience. It has started to rub off, but I know I need more work. I love your smile. I love the way you are with Taylor. It does my heart good to see how caring you are with her. Also with the rest of the kids. I love how gentle and tender you are. I love your willingness to give into their every request. I love your thoughtfulness. I love your sincerity. But, most of all, I love your inner beauty and your spirit. I love knowing that you are mine and I am yours. I love knowing that despite our differences we are still able to see past them and still love and respect each other. Yes, it's true, you drive me crazy sometimes, but I'm sure the same holds true for me.

I've never been more certain and completely fulfilled by the decision I made to spend my life with you. I think about where we started, where we've been, what we've been through, where we are and where we are going and while it hasn't always been easy, it's exactly where I want to be. You complete me by bringing out the very best in me. You can add that to the list. My love for you is never ending and I will always be here for you. This is my gift to you!

I love you honey more today than yesterday, although we've been married for 12 years today, we've been together almost 17, it's been a great ride so far and I'm looking forward to many more wonderful days together! Thank you for loving me!

xoxo,

wife

We have a budding writer on our hands...

I got the nicest email from Izabella's teacher this morning. She just loves her and thinks she the funniest little girl. She sent me some pictures that I thought I would share also. Part of their weekly homework is spelling, they keep a spelling journal and each week they have to pick 3 activities to do with their weekly spelling words. Izabella always picks the Spelling story where she has to take 5 of the 10 words and write a story using the 5 words. Here's a sampling of last weeks work, I think the spelling words in this one were: chest, flex, like, lift and desk. Quite creative I think! Notice the drawings that go along with the story!
Here she is busy at work at her desk. The are working on addition, subtraction, mutiples and number families right now. She loves math, so she says, let's hope that stays that way! I never did!Here's the final chapter about (her boyfriend) Chuck, sounds like a happy ending to me! Enjoy!