Happy 16th of the month!!

Today is March 16th. The 16th of each month has forever been changed in my life. It used to be just another ordinary day. That is not the case anymore.  There are 3 reasons it has changed.

First reason.  My 2nd child, Paige, was due to grace us with her presence on November 16th, 2001.  This little girl had a mind of her own from the get go. She did not want to be born on that day! Instead she tried to come on September 11, 2001. Her attempt that day was foiled! Then little miss thing made it know that she wanted to join us and on October 4, 2001 she graced us with her presence...6 weeks early. I will never forget her due date though :)

Second reason. My 5th child, Evelyn, was born on the 16th of July :)  She wasn't supposed to come that day but, she had other plans.  So, now every month on the 16th we celebrate another month of loving her. Today she is 20 months old!! She is 4 short months away from being 2! I  can't believe it.....she is growing so fast. She is crazy and wild and we love her so much :)

Third reason.  My good friend, Kathy Brutton, passed away on November 16th, 2010. She was 32 years old...seems too soon to go.  I miss that crazy woman so much. I often think of something funny and think I need to text Kathy about this....then I remember I can't.  It has only been 4 short months but it seems like much longer. On the 16th of the month I think about her alot. Every little thing reminds me of her :)   Today, the sun is SHINING! She knew how to SHINE better than anyone. I can't wait to see her again someday!


 There are 3 other special people that have birthdays on the 16th. My sister, Ashley, my niece, Morgan, and my nephew, Isaiah  :)

HAPPY 16th OF THE MONTH!!!