Happy 8 years and 1 month, sweet Aspen!!!
We started the month at the beach - Fripp Island. Your Mom brought the things to make your requested breakfast. You wanted pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. We had the best time making breakfast at the house we rented.
You knew exactly what you wanted for your birthday. The beach. Pancakes. Sushi and a pet! LOL
The day we left... we saw this alligator. I'm glad we saw one before we left.
You two were able to play on the playground at Fripp before we left.
I sure do love you and you love your Dee Dee too! You asked for me to take a picture with you in the swing. I LOVED taking a picture with you! :)
We went to the gift shop before we left...
I gave you a $100 bill on your birthday morning. You were SO funny. You said... "Mommy isn't going to let me keep that!" And showed little excitement. ha! It didn't take long before you were pumped though!
I-Pad time on the way home...
We've been fundraising BIG time this month. We asked people to donate for your birthday. It was a lot of fun. So far Team Aspen is around $25,000 for 2021. SUPER grateful.
Your Dad had to go back to work the day before your birthday. We met him on the way home at the pet store! You wanted to use your $100 to get a hamster.
We went to one pet store and then went to meet Nelly, Co-Chri and Thomason at Alexander Park in Snellville for Thai - sushi. It was a beautiful day!
You three love to wrestle!
After dinner we went to another pet store.
You were super excited to use your $100 bill to buy your hamster...
You got the hook-up... so your Mom and Dad contributed too!
We went back to Nelly's house for fruit tart! You and I have the same taste! That's what I got for my birthday too!
One of your birthday presents from me and Pops!
You were SO excited your Mama got you these waders!
and... a super awesome craft box! You love all things crafts and drawing and making! :)
You could hardly wait to get home to set up your hamster...
You are SUPER independent and think you can do anything! :)
You bought this hamster but he didn't make it but a few days!
Dee Dee and Pops got you a bucket that you could keep your creek findings in for a few days...
On a CF Zoom call...
Your Dad surprised you with a new fishing rod!
Nelly held a CF fundraiser/paint party. You REALLY wanted to try too so we let you. You were really good for your first time but you weren't happy with your result. ha!
We're usually outside in the afternoon. You love for Pop's to come out and see you in between calls!
One of Dee Dee's friends, Shanna, is making these Aspen trees for a CF fundraiser. SOOO incredibly sweet.
Your Dad finally got him a new lawnmower!
Your Mom went on a ride and so did Dee Dee... ha!
We went to Bethlehem's outdoor Good Friday service. It was our first time back at church in a year. We've missed it so much. We're praying our way through this pandemic and asking the Lord to guide every step we take!
Happy Easter 2021! The LORD has risen. Easter has quickly become my favorite holiday. Easter is about HOPE. Everything is blooming and coming to LIFE. SO thankful He is RISEN! We came down Easter morning and had breakfast with you all. We brought you an Easter basket! :)
You made me this bunny for Easter!
Your Dad made these super cute napkins and Hawkin's hash! YUM!
Your Mom decorated her table and we celebrated your new room being complete and the fact that Jesus gives us HOPE for eternal life.
We had an Easter egg hunt...
We dyed eggs...
You made me this card and gave me $1. You told me you could give me a $1 since I gave you $100. It was the cutest thing.
We played games. We had the most beautiful Easter weekend...
It was important to me to read you three a story about the REASON we celebrate Easter!
We had a spend the night party the next week. We went to Monroe. You wanted Checkers instead of LR Burger!
You wanted shoes to match Pop's for your birthday! SOOO CUTE!
We went to Scoops!
You got some cute birthday cards in the mail with donations to TEAM ASPEN!
You wanted sushi gummies from Scoops!
You bought me a terrarium for my birthday and you made it for me...
I love it so much!
I love when it's snuggle time!
We made omelets for breakfast...
I'm so grateful you live next door...
Dee Dee spends SO much time in March and April and May raising money for a CURE! We have raised over $150,000 since you were born for a CURE. I pray I will live to see this for you!
You went fishing with your Dad and Pops!
I gave you a new Bible for Good Friday, 2021! You asked Jesus into your heart this month. I AM SO EXCITED. I've been praying since you were born... that you would come to know Him at an early age. I pray we can have many discussions over the years about your big decision!
THANK YOU, LORD!
You're always looking for something that moves! ha
Your Mom and Dad got their new door in...
You LOVE to help! I love to watch you. You brought in a BIG hand full from the car!
Watching funny videos on your Dad's phone...
You went to get a new washer and dryer and took your hamster back to the store. She wasn't very friendly. You want to get a guinea pig sometime soon. You all stopped by Wendy's and you wanted a jalapeño salad so you could try something new. SO cute!
We did some school one day...
You ate the rest of your salad for lunch...
You can tell you are getting older. You let B and Thomason play with the soap but opted to watch!
You love your Mama! :)
It's so cute how you love clam chowder for lunch...
We went to buy your Mom a birthday present...
You walked in to Elevate and knew exactly what you wanted! You got her a tie-dye sweatshirt!
Look at your cute freckles!
We got a "coffee!"
Me and Pops and your Mom and Dad went to NC for your Mom's birthday! You and B stayed with Nelly.
The next day, the girls and Pops went shopping and you all went to the lake! SO CUTE!
Love to watch y'all playing outside!
We have a new doorbell camera and you and Bennett utilize it from time to time! HA!
We came outside and talked for a few minutes!
Another one of your catches! :)
Playing with water balloons!
Happy 30th birthday to your MAMA! :) We went to Mama's Boy for breakfast!
We went to Harris Shoals for a few minutes...
We went to Lowe's to look for bathroom things!
We went to Monroe and had a picnic and came back to have cookie cake!
You were so excited to give your Mama your gift...
Almost every day you play with Sam outside...
Dee Dee and Pops went to the beach with Nelly. You sent us off in style! :)
You and B found a snake!
I love SO much that we can play outside and hang and talk most days!
You are really getting tall and big and so grown in so many ways. You help with anything you can. You love to ride with Pops and your Dad on the lawnmower. You want to help with anything they are doing. It's the cutest. You even went down in the crawlspace by yourself to help your Dad with something plumbing. I was super impressed. You are SUPER independent and are strong too. I love to watch you grow and am so thankful I can.
You love all things animals. You love playing with Bow Valley. You love anything that crawls outside. You love playing with our neighbor, Sam, and exploring on our 10 acres. You like to wear shoes and B loves to go barefoot. You two are opposite in a lot of ways. I'm so grateful you have each other to play with every day and to explore.
You love to fish and hunt and explore. You've been after Pops to take you turkey hunting. He's going to take you soon.
You have done SO well this year health wise. You haven't been sick at all. Trikafta should be available for your age sometime in the next month or two. We are SO grateful for the strides being made in the world of CF. And, I praise the LORD every day that He has had His hand on you.
I am so thankful for another healthy, happy month full of wonderful memories! This next month is going to be so full of wonderful things. I am praying the Lord will continue to have a hedge of protection around our family.
Welcome May! We're excited for you.
Happy 8 years and 1 month, Aspen! Your Dee Dee loves you OH SO MUCH!
It's almost virtual walk day and your Dee Dee is fighting with all she's got! GO TEAM ASPEN!!!
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