A Great Day in the Lord

How does one choose the right words to describe what was probably the most important day in their child's life?  Well, it's nearly impossible.  January 15, 2013, Caleb Lynn Parker accepted the Lord.  It was just another school day when the beauty of his decision unfolded before us.  It was a grand moment and I will treasure that forever in my heart.

The next step is baptism and what a special day that is as well.  I was super excited because the whole of my sunday school class was getting baptized on the same day!  Five sweet little one's joining the family of God.  How great is that? 


My sweet husband lead the service.  Being the specialness of the day, he wanted to give this day the respect and honor that it deserved.
















Since I held the greatest honor of leading Caleb TO the Lord, I told Johnny I wanted him to be the one to baptize Caleb.  Share the blessing, that's all I have to say about that.








Sweet Ella.  Caleb's "bestest" friend ever!  Isn't she beautiful?!




New and sweet friends, the Dockens Family.  Here is momma, Tiele, baptizing her baby girl, Swayd.


And then her son, Cooper.


And via a special request, she baptized Sonny as well.  And nope, no mistake.  Sonny is wearing his dad's cap.  He wanted to get baptized in it.  Sonny lost his dad to cancer January 1, 2013.  So, this was a very sweet moment.


Everybody is all wet!!


A super thank you to George and Lucy for preparing the music and making our baptism day even more special!


So sweet, prayer time...
















What more can I say?  Such a sweet day ....

In Christ,
Momma Pam

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!

Flying back in time a little bit today in order to post some things that I really don't want to forget.  How time flies and gets away from us.  But, an 8 yr olds birthday party is something that should not be left un-posted.

It is hard to believe that 8 years have already flown by and our little man turned the big 8.  He was pretty excited about his birthday this year.  I guess there is something about turning 8 and feeling like a big kid.

He first had a pizza party with his grandparents (Rick & Dianne Schmitt), Sissy, Chevy, Randy, and Mommy.  We tried a new pizza place in Corpus.  He and Randy played games and earned tickets.  Randy donated all his tickets to the birthday boy and I thought that was rather sweet.  Showed me Randy is growing up, since he didn't want to keep them for himself.

This years big birthday party was a trip to the movies to see Monsters University.  Here in the first row is Sonny, Caleb, Cooper; and in the back row: Ella, Piper and Swayd.

Dairy Queen and ice cream cake......we used the party room at DQ, so we were unable to bring in our own birthday treat.  So, ice cream cake is what we had after everyone had a DQ meal.

And poor dad.  I wish DQ had thought to take it out of the freezer so it was a bit softer and easier to cut.  We were quite worried about his fingers....but he got the job done.

And present time!  This was a fun gift from Cooper and Swayd.  They made their own special wrapping paper.  Isn't it sweet?

Caleb's party goer's:

Front row:  Sonny, Piper, Sami, Caleb, Ella, and Aiden.

Back row:  Cooper, Hudson, Adison, and Swayd.

We went a different route this year in thinking it would be easier to have the party away from home.  Less work, less cooking, less cleaning and getting ready.  It was still a crazy day, but it was surely nice to go home and not have a mess to clean up!!

Happy 8th Birthday to our sweet son, Caleb!  We love you!

Blessings,

Resurrection Sunday 2013

Easter was at the Parker's this year and I did my best to take some photo's of the kids having a great time.  Not always easy as they were constantly on the move.  They really seemed to enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt and the Confetti Eggs, but I think they honestly just had a good time being with each other for a few hours.  

It really meant a lot to me to have everyone here.  And I'm sure I can speak for the group when I say we really missed Mom and Dad.  They were in Wisconsin for my Grandpa Win's 95th birthday.  While we really missed them, they did a good thing by going up there to see him.  Not everyone is pictured here.  I didn't think the adults wanted me to focus on them very much.  :)   A few made it into the background though, and if I did get a good picture of you, it's here.  

Group photo of all the kids.  

Another group shot of the kids. 

Caleb hunting for eggs.

No, Adi is not into Elmo.  Grandma Pam had to find a basket for her to hunt eggs with and so we borrowed Chev's. 

Hudson, trying to find all his eggs.

Honey, pestering Aaron and his friend, James, who joined us for the festivities.

My sweet daughter-in-law holding Chev, who really didn't feel good that day.

My precious granddaughter.  Can't believe how fast she's growing up.   

Caleb with his smashed up nose.  Poor guy.  He walked into the side of a wood plank while helping dad with the barn.  He wouldn't let me take a picture of it.  But, I think with all the Easter fun going on, he didn't think about it.  Hee hee.

Buds 

Chev just eating the box....what?  We're supposed to smash these? 

Caleb and Sami making sure Honey gets a bit of confetti egg smashed on her head also.

My little mess, oops, I mean, my little niece, Samantha (Sami).  Doesn't she have the sweetest smile ever?!?

Someone looks like they are up to "something."

My little love's....they do my heart good.

It was such a blessed Resurrection Sunday.  We all enjoyed all the Easter fun, but rest assured, all the kiddo's know what the meaning of "Easter" is really all about....

Blessings,