June 24, 2009 Daybreak dipping!

So after visiting the parks at day break, Haley and Emily wanted to do more than just dip their toes in the water.  They insisted on jumping in. So as any good father who knows the importance of childhood memories I said have at it! So pink clothes and all they jumped right in... and while they were filthy I had them role around in the sand for good measure! They make great Sand Monsters!

May 09,2009 Volunteer firefighters

My angels as volunteer firefighters! On our way to the zoo, there was a huge plume of smoke and we could see the blaze a few miles away, So who can pass up on a good house burning party. The property was sold, and the house donated to the local fire dept for practice. Haley and Emily were able to get in on the action and try the fire hose. It was a great experience for them!

Jan, 2009 -Living for these wondrous moments

I wrote this to do as a childhood scrapbook for my little Angels.

Living for these wondrous moments

To hold your hand in mine again.

To see your smile Your cute little face

To hear your laughter In every space…It fills my heart

I feel like flying Floating, Lifting, Soaring High above the heavens

Thank you God!

For these precious little wonders,

For every moment that I can share My life embracing them!

To see the world sparkle through your eyes

Like it was all made for just you and I.

This life just goes by so very fast

Please let me stop this world from spinning

Stop time for just one moment.

For just another minute for precious time spent

Laughing, Cuddling, Playing, Singing, Painting,

Reading , Swinging, Talking, Counting,

Running, Skipping, dancing in the rain.

I will never miss another moment

Never have another regret that I didn't spend my time

Living for these moments To hold you in my arms again.

Dressing you up for church

Watching you run down the street

Playing at the park

With your cute shoes on the wrong feet

Making snow angels

Playing in the autumn leaves

Your footprints on the sand

I love you so much I can’t breathe

To see your smile

Your cute face

To hear your laughter In every space…It fills my heart

To see the world sparkle through your eyes

I want to stop this world for just one moment.

For just one more minute to spend my time…

Swimming at the lake

Splashing mud through your toes

Playing with your dog

Watching you laugh while he licks your nose

Snuggling at the drive-in movie

Blowing out birthday candles

Your laughter and jumping for joy On Christmas morning

For piggy back rides

And hide and go seek

For roasting marshmallows

And tickling your feet

Thank you God!

For these precious little wonders,

For every moment that I can share

For all the Joy and the laughter

For kissing away the pain

How did I get so lucky To have you in my life?

This I swear to you

I will never miss another moment

I will never have another regret

That I didn’t spend my time Loving and cherishing you!

I just want to always remember

How each precious moment feels

As time fades away,

You will always remain Etched in my heart forever

I live for these precious little wonders,

For every moment that we share

Because in the end the only thing matters

Is how we loved and shared our laughter

Please God grant me just one wish

Please don’t let these memories fade

These precious memories Please never fade away.