Wow, is it possible that this is the 7th birthday we've watched go by without you being here? Let me tell you, this birthday doesn't get easier each year it rolls around. We are constantly telling Anniston and Treyson stories about you--of course they're mostly funny, and we can't wait to share even more with them as they get older ;)---Hoffbrau, Grubs, Las Vegas, and the list goes on and on and on!
We sang Happy Birthday to you this evening. We said a very special birthday prayer for you too. The kids tell us a lot that they've already met you. Their way of comprehending a mommy getting a baby is that God sends them down from heaven if you pray for them. They both are convinced that they met you in heaven before God decided it was time for Jerry and I to have them. I refuse to ever tell them otherwise....(well, ok--maybe when they're thinking they want to date!)
Anniston woke up with two new freckles on her 1/2 birthday this year. She quickly looked at them in the mirror and said, "Well, one of them must be from Aunt Leah, and the other is from PePaPa (Amy's grandfather)". Freckles are angel kisses, and she just knows that two of the angels who love her the most are you two!
You know, your last words you ever spoke to me were "Just wait, this will be you in a year". Those words were said to me as I was walking out of the hospital for what I would have never known would be the last time I saw you conscious. You kept joking to me that I was next (having a baby). I kept adamantly refusing that Jerry and I would be waiting two more years. Jerry and I know without a doubt that you totally talked God into surprising us with the sweetest most precious angel Anniston Leah (6 days shy of 1 year later). Thank you.
"just wait, this will be you in a year"........I will never, ever forget those words.........
We love you so much that it makes us cry in a really ugly way--you know, splotchy red face and snot? Yep, that one. But I do know without a doubt that you are watching over us with a smile on your face, holding sweet baby Teddy--and that helps us smile and keep going forward.
Happy Birthday Leah!
And these cutie-pie's just hung out and smiled !
There was a egg hidden really well, and we were trying to point them in the right direction. Do you see it ?!?
Headed to church!
Headed to church!
Easter pic with Nanny and PawPaw R
Uncle Matt was home from Memphis as well !
We went inside and started to fill out the mounds of paperwork. Dadoo joined us about 15 minutes later (after he dropped off T-man at preschool). Once the paperwork was filled out, the nurse checked everything to make sure she was good to go. We got the thumbs up! We then signed her up for her Kindergarten screening mid-May, then we were taken on a tour of the school. 
We toured the 5 kindergarten classrooms, the art room, the cafeteria, the music room, library, computer lab, and peeked at the playground. Anniston stated right then and there that she was ready to start kindergarten today! Sweet thing is so ready to be in big girl school!
Anniston, we are so excited for you to start kindergarten! You are such a sweet and loving little girl. You always want to give us hugs and kisses at the most random times (middle of a meal, during a movie, etc.) because you say, "just because I love you so much". My heart is just bursting with love for you, and I am so anxious to see the path that God leads you on. You are an amazing little girl, and I know that He has amazing plans for you!
Wow, is it possible that this is the 7th birthday we've watched go by without you being here? Let me tell you, this birthday doesn't get easier each year it rolls around. We are constantly telling Anniston and Treyson stories about you--of course they're mostly funny, and we can't wait to share even more with them as they get older ;)---Hoffbrau, Grubs, Las Vegas, and the list goes on and on and on!
Sweet giggly Caleb--Anniston stole his heart! :)
Wuz up Calvin???!!!!
This is how the kids spent alot of the day--trying to make their cousins laugh!
Checking out the giraffes!
Penguins are so cute :)
Sweet sleepy Calvin! 
Petting zoo!
Uncle Jerry "flying" Caleb
Pure sweetness!
Anniston and Calvin!
Uncle Scott with all of the kiddos!
Some little buddy sure loves his Momma!
Dadoo's so silly!
Break in the action for bottles/snacks!
Prairie dogs
LOVE the colors in this peacock
We had so much fun at the zoo. We love having Scott, Courtney, and the boys so close as well. The boys are at such sweet ages, and they are the most calm happy baby boys you'll ever meet! Love them so much!
Welcome Spring! Glad you're back!! :)
