Happy 8 years and 2 months, Aspen! You are growing by leaps and bounds! This month you have turned into a "big kid!" I'm not sure how that happened SO fast but you seem so much older. It reminds me just how quickly time is passing by. I can't believe you will be going into 3rd grade. It seems like you just started Kindergarten. You were home-schooled this year and what a task that was for your sweet Mama but what a blessing it was that you can do that. The world seems "crazy" right now with the pandemic and political unrest but we know that HE is in control. So grateful we know that.
You started your month doing one of the things you love best - fishing! You are really good at it - like you are most things that you do. I love to watch you doing your "t
Me and Pops and your Mom did a 6 mile hike to Mountain Crossing in the mountains. You two were SUPER happy to see your Mom after fishing with your Dad and B at Vogel State Park...
We love, LOVE going to the mountains!
You rode with us up there...
Getting so big!
Bennett is getting taller too! We were comparing how much taller you are! :)
Sunday's are grocery shopping/Chipotle/Mario nights! :)
We went to Nelly's house for a CF Fundraiser magic show! You three enjoyed it!
Y'all got to interact!
May is Great Strides month and we were VIRTUAL again this year. We were pretty sad about that but made the most of it. We all LOVED your walk shirt this year!
You are pretty silly!
Mother's Day was this weekend. You and B came up to make your Mom a card.
You are very creative. So sweet. You know your Mama loves mountains!
We were given a banner for our virtual walk for raising over a certain amount of money. SO thankful for Team Aspen - Aspen is growing like a tree! :)
Bruster's for the win! We went for ice cream on Mother's Day Saturday evening...
Getting creative with taking your enzymes!
The guys made us breakfast for Mother's Day! You LOVE to be "one of the guys!" You love to help no matter what the task! You helped Pops and your Dad with Hawkin's hash and cinnamon bread!
I love snuggles!
We love the new table that we can all gather around...
You three play so well together - most of the time!
We went to Athens for Thai on Mother's Day night...
And to Harris Shoals so y'all could play...
What a great Mother's Day! Your Mama gave me the most precious 5 year prayer journal and a red-bird vase. Very special!
You were asked to participate in the "number reveal" as one of Atlanta Great Stride's top teams! You held this blank piece of paper up, so they could fill in the "number" for the great reveal! Everyone loves you!
I used it to thank people on social media! :) I know one day you will look back and be SO grateful for all of the people that helped us make a difference in your life and all people with CF.
You love you some jerky and slim Jims! ha!
Eating some honeysuckle!
We try to make people aware ALL year of what CF is and how they can help but May is CF awareness month so we worked extra hard.
We went to Office Depot to get your Mom some office supplies...
Pops took you turkey hunting! You LOVE to hunt. Y'all heard one but didn't see one...
We went to Amicalola Falls State Park for Great Strides week. It was the perfect place to walk for YOU and to celebrate. You love s'mores.
You trapped some moths in this plastic bag! Too funny!
Look at that huge number and look at that handsome "0"! SO proud of you. You always love to represent the CF Foundation in any way they ask you to. You were able to be a number turner because we were a top team. We have so much local support and this Dee Dee is SO grateful. I work hard every year from February - May and this day is always such a celebration. I miss walking with people who come out to celebrate YOU and I can't wait for 2022.
Me and your Mom and Pops went up to Springer Mountain to hike - walk - for YOU! Your Mom has wanted to do this for a long time. So fun!
Rachel is our CF Foundation contact and is awesome! I love working with her so much! She bought one of our shirts and rep'd Team Aspen on walk day!
Friends and family walked where they were - it was fun seeing the pictures and videos people sent in. Clint and Sari and their cute boys are supporters and we are grateful!
We even took your banner to Springer Mountain!
We had the perfect weekend to camp...
You and your Dad and B caught some trout while we were hiking. You cooked them for lunch!
Co-Co and No-No walked in Atlanta for YOU! They are such sweet supporters!
I always love this shirt on you! You ARE a fighter!
Dee Dee loves fighting hard for you! I hope you'll always know how much I love you and want a CURE for you!
"Aspen is growing like a tree" teams up with "Banking on a Cure" to form - TEAM ASPEN!
One of my favorite walk-day pics has always been walking in to Suwanee - holding your hand. I tried to recreate but I'm not sure you know WHY we are doing this pic. The memories make me smile.
We went to see Amicalola Falls after the walk...
Your Dad asked your Mom to marry her here. They were being silly and recreating it! :)
Mrs. Sandie is a huge supporter and prayer warrior for you. She walked at her house for YOU!
Susie and Lenny came to have dinner with us! They normally come to our walk and are big supporters and prayer warriors for YOU! We were SO happy to see them. You loved them and I think that's so cute. They love you too!
Susie and Lenny were our young married Sunday school teachers at Mountain Park First Baptist when Pops and I were first married. We've stayed in contact over the years and I'm so grateful.
You made this for Mrs. Susie...
Wanda and Wayne walked for you too! Dee Dee used to work with Mrs. Wanda in the 80's. She has supported you for years. So grateful.
This was such a HUGE goal for our team and we made it! Over the past 8 years... we have raised over $167,000 for CF - for you - to make a difference in your life. #thankful
You and Bennett love to play with our neighbor, Sam! Pops found a king snake in the pool to show y'all!
Trying to help Pop's with the pool...
You spend all day every day it seems... catching your finds in our creek! This crawfish was HUGE!
If it moves... you love it! Crawfish to Charlie's to snakes and crickets and frogs!
You were SUPER excited when I brought you some watermelon outside!
Always finding something that crawls...
This was your first walk day - 8 years ago. Look how tiny you were!
Playing with Thomason!
You've learned to pick up snakes by yourself! YIKES!
SO crazy! :)
You love your Mommy!
Always a huge help - helping us water flowers!
We went to Charlie Elliott for Pop's birthday and found the perfect spot!
You caught your first bass!
This was the kid's lake!
We just happened to both wear our Hike Inn t-shirts!
We came home to see your new guinea pig cage. It's HUGE! You three love to tackle your Dad!
First swim of the summer - Pop's birthday! He does a flip into the pool as the first swimmer! :)
You all got him a cool rolling tool case! SO sweet!
Pop's wanted a banana pudding for his birthday. You love that too!
Showing us your frog finds!
Wellview Health walked in Nashville for YOU and raised $2,450 for CF! We are so grateful.
Your new thing... catching frogs and skinning them. LOL YUCK but pretty impressive!
Y'all have been swimming a few times since...
You made a picture for Pops and showed it to him!
It's Bow Valley! Pop's loved it! :)
Always silly and I LOVE it!
Your Mom and Dad are going on a date tomorrow so you and B spent the night. We are watching Finding Nemo. :) So fun! We are going to play on Saturday. I can't wait.
You were snuggling with me after the movie tonight and I was scratching your back and found this tick! YIKES! I'm so glad we found it and could remove it. It was in there pretty good.
It may be 11pm... but you're at Dee Dee's so the Wi it is! LOL
Happy 8 years and 2 months, sweet Aspen!
It's hard for me to believe you have grown so much. You have gotten a little sassy - with a few eye rollings and "friend negative influences" going on but we know it's part of the growing process! You are testing your boundaries and are super independent. You could play outside all day... fix yourself lunch and not need a thing! :) I love to look out my bedroom window and see what you are up to.
You still love you a good fruit roll-up, milk-shake and some jerky. We have "jerky days!" You love all things water - swimming to the creek to fishing. You love hunting anything Pop's or your Dad will take you for. You love all things outdoors but love watching a good show - your favorite is "Outdoor Boys!" You get to watch this show when you do your vest! I love how your Mom uses TV time in conjunction with your vest. What an incentive. :)
You love to wrestle with your Dad and cuddle with your Mama. You are a cutie and bring us all so much JOY! I'm so grateful for you and pray daily for you as you grow.
You go back to clinic soon. Trikafta is supposed to be approved by the FDA for ages 6-11 by June 8th. What an exciting day that will be. We have waited years for a medicine that has the possibilities that this medicine has. We are praying for your liver. Your eyes. Your body to accept this drug and put on some weight for you. Praise the Lord for this medicine coming. Lord... let it have a HUGE impact on Aspen's life and so many more with CF.
Your Dee Dee loves you to the moon and back and back again!
Happy 8 years and 2 months! I can't wait to see what June brings!
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