My Grandmother passed away

She was amazing. 

An amazing wife, mother, grandmother, 

sister, friend and believer. 

 

She was truly a pillar in my life. A woman I adore and admire. 

Due to her love and selflessness, she raised my brother, sister and I. How blessed we were that she chose to do that. That is something I will never forget, she is someone I will never forget....

I always knew her love. My kids knew her love as well. Her Joy was her kids and grandchildren. Here she is, beaming. 

Grandma, i am really going to miss you. thank you for everything, your words of wisdom, your love and kindness- most of all, for your example. I pray that I can be half the woman you were. I love you so much...for you I am so grateful. 

While I am sad that my mom has passed away and now my grandmother, I have peace because I know you lived a good life, you ran a good race - the finish line is Heaven, that I am sure of. 

I love you. ~ melissa

Surprise Shower for Sweet Kate

 

Praying Luke brings you true Joy....

you have many blessings ahead,

we are so happy for you!

 

Congrats Brayden

Brayden's Football season has come to an end.

He had a blast....

He was the Quarterback and got to

play with one of his closest friend.

I couldn't imagine my littlest playing tackle football a couple of month ago, but looking back now- I am glad he had the experience!

 

 

 

Scout Flag Ceremony

Halloween

 

 

Dazy was a Peacock... I think Royal Blue is her color.

 

 

Brayden was a Mind Craft Guy

 

 

Chandler took a picture with his little brother,

before he went to a Halloween Party.

 

Here is a couple of Brayden and his friends before we went to the neighborhood party and parade....

 

I think Brayden favorite part of Halloween is when

all the kids trade candy...

 

 

We all had a great time, so blessed to

have sweet candy, sweet boys and sweet friends!

 

Friends over to play....

Braydens Last Game

 This was Brayden's Last game for us to watch. Next week is his last game but Chandler and I have a conference so we were sad that we were going to miss his - true last game!

(which he scored a TD in- Go Bray!)

 

a little brotherly coaching....I love it.

 

 

I am very proud of my boys...

 

School Field Trip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a joy to be able to go on this Field Trip

with Brayden and his class.

Its Nice to see how much he is enjoying his new school and friends.

Happy Birthday Mom

Every Year the Boys and I release a Balloon

into the sky on my moms birthday

...its our way of telling her happy birthday when she isn't here.

 

 

 

Love you mom- this year would have been your 60th birthday. I pray that you are celebrating and dancing in Heaven.

Braydens Birthday & Baptism

 

Braydens Party was really awesome! The kids had a Blast!

The magician levitated him! It was crazy to see!

 

The best part of his Birthday was that he was Baptized! He asked to profess his belief, faith and love for Jesus in front of our Church on his birthday.....and that he did!

 

 

It was really awesome to have so many family and friends there to witness such a special day for Brayden!

 

Chad, Chandler and I cried.

 

After we had lunch, to celebrate.

 

Here is Brayden opening a couple of gifts from us.

 

Our youngest is EIGHT, that is unbelievable. We are so proud of you. You are such a sweet and happy boy. You are loved by many, most of all, us. I know you enjoyed your party. But most of all, I know you were so excited to say yes to Jesus and to be baptized on your birthday, how special. We couldn't have asked for a better gift....and its not our birthday! You are a blessing, Brayden.

We love you. God answered a prayer the day we had you....and he answered another one today.

love, mom