MY FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!

This picture was taken at Lacey's graduation this past December. She graduated from the University of Houston with her bachelors degree in biology. Just ask me if we are proud of her! From left to right at the top is Brandy, Lacey holding Staci and John (the dad). The bottom row is me holding Faith who is trying her best to escape and John (the brother). This isn't all of us but it is enough to keep me busy.

THE CREATOR OF IT ALL! - JOHN

This is where it all started many years ago - with him! This is the father of the clan, my wonderful husband who has never ending patience! He has to have never ending patience to live with me for over 2 decades. He even likes it most of the time. That is Julie beside him, our family mascot and the dog that rules the house. How many dogs do you know that get to go to the races with the family? This is one of his race cars. This is a man of many hobbies. A man that can build anything he can think of.

MIRACLE #1 - BRANDY

OK, so this is miracles #1 AND #4 together. Brandy, now 35 (on the left) and Lacey (on the right) are 12 years apart. They are very lucky to have each other. And I am very blessed to have both of them.

MIRACLE #2 - JASON AND FAMILY

WOW! How do they grow up so stinking fast? This is Jason (28 yrs old) with his wife Allison and baby Addison. Lacey and Justin used to gang up on him when they were little. Jason, of course always held his own. LOL

MIRACLE #3 - JUSTIN

Wow, so many miracles and so little time. This is Justin , 25 yrs. old and his son Colton. He and Lacey are less than 2 years apart. When they were kids, they were inseparable, almost like twins. They have a special bond that will never be broken no matter what happens or where they are. I think that is something very special. As a child, Justin could sell ice cubes to the Eskimos. He just has a natural talent for convincing people they need what he has. His dad also has this talent.

MIRACLE #4 - LACEY

Lacey is 23 and just graduated from U of H with her bachelors degree in Biology. Now she is working on a Masters Degree in Health and Human Performance. After that she will hopefully get accepted to Physical Therapy School and get her PHD at that time. I am soooooo proud of her. Lacey played soccer from when she was very small thru her freshman year at Sam Houston State University. I loved watching her play; I also loved coaching her when she was younger. Lacey is a true joy to have around. I am very proud of her.

John - Miracle #5

John is a true miracle child. They told me, I'd never have any more children, that if I got pregnant, I would not carry the child to term. Thankfully God does NOT go by mans plan. Enter John. At 35 I was not only pregnant but delivered an 8 pound, 22 1/2" healthy baby. I spent over half my pregnancy in bed, which wasn't easy with 4 other active children in and out but it was worth every minute of it.

He is 15, the most perfect teenager I could ever want. He loves to hunt and fish. This is the first deer he got this year. John has a wonderful gift of art. He recently won the VFW competition with a picture he drew of his grandfather in the Korean War. Watch for his pictures in future posts. I am very proud of John. I am lucky enough to homeschool him. That means I get to spend 24/7 with him. I consider that a great honor. I will HATE it when he leaves home. I love spending time with my son.

MIRACLE #6 - STACI

This is our darling Staci. She is 2 ½. She has a special birthday, Christmas Day. I am not sure where the time has gone. It seems like she should still be a tiny baby. She’s our little inquisitive one. She mothers Faith, cleans the house like an adult. I think she is a mini-me. She is our 6th little blessing.

OUR FAMILY IS GROWING !!!!!! MIRACLE #7

ADOPTION DAY!!! Is going to be very soon. In one week we will be in front of the judge to make it official - that Faith Lillian is OURS! She has been ours for 16 months, since she was born, but now she will be legally ours. She is child #7 and our 2nd adopted child. God has been very good to us. We are so truly blessed.