Happy Birthday Hannah

Hannah turned 5 years old today. I truly can't believe it. She burst into our room this morning saying, "Mom, Dad -there is a 5 year old in the house!!". Where does time go. Happy Birthday my sweet girl!

ACS Relay, Happy Birthday Dad!

On Saturday, June 6th we participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. We had a team "Honoring Steve Roberts" that raised $7,400! It was a great family experience and a neat way for us to celebrate Dad's birthday which is on June 8th. We love you and Miss you Dad!
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My little girl Graduated Preschool

Hannah graduated from Preschool today! I can't believe it! She has been going to London Bridge Baptist Preschool since she was 2 1/2. She goes to Kindergarten this fall! Where does the time go?

NYC

We got a chance to go to New York to visit Chris' sister Kim. We had a great time and got to celebrate our anniversary too!

Egg Hatching!

3 out of the 5 eggs hatched this morning! Hannah has been so excited!

Happy Earth Day and Happy Spring

Happy Earth Day and Happy Spring. Today as I was watering my plants that hang on my front porch a bird flew out of one of them. We took the plant down and we have a sweet little chipping sparrow’s nest with 5 little eggs. the incubation period is only 10-15 days so we should soon have some little baby birds! We grabbed my camera and took some pictures - do you see the little head of the momma bird peeking up from the plant? So cute. Happy Spring!

Our Tree Named Steve

After Chris' dad (Steve) passed away, Hannah was given a book called "Our Tree Named Steve" by my sister, Shanna. It is a beautiful book for children dealing with the loss of a loved one. It couldn't have been more perfect. As soon as we finished reading it, Hannah turned to me and said, "I'd like to plant a tree and name it Steve, after Grandpa. I'll call it grandpa, daddy will call it dad and you can call it Steve, mommy". Tears in my eyes - and Chris' we said "Yes" of course. On the first day of spring, March 20th, we planed a Red Cherokee Brave Dogwood Tree and named it Steve. A Dogwood for Virginia, A Red flowering tree for Wisconsin (Steve's school color) and a Cherokee brave because he was one of the bravest, most amazing person I have ever met and was privileged to call family.