9 Years Later

Last night Edward and I went to dinner before heading over to Bill and Terri's house to hang out. On the way over I realized that it was our 9 year "dating" anniversary. 9 years ago after Edward and I had been hanging out together with friends and after a couple of dates, we decided to make a go for it. We have had an amazing life together ever since. In 9 years we have been so blessed, mostly by our 2 beautiful children!

Our first official picture together almost 9 years ago and then a picture from last night!

Prayers Please

Your prayers are requested. Kieth MacLellan (brother-in-law of Edward's best friend growing up, Bryant) needs your prayers. He was in an accident last Friday that resulted in swelling of the brain. This caused the doctors to have to do immediate surgery to relieve the pressure. This procedure worked and Keith is stable, but not out of the woods yet. He is still heavily sedated and prognosis is still unclear. Please take a moment to catch up on the blog Keith's coworkers started and say an extra little prayer tonight.

http://keithmaclellan.blogspot.com/

Thank you,
Edward and Melynda

Pictures as promised

Kiera's First Birthday pictures

Kiera's First Birthday

These are only for people that are actually interested in seeing lots of pics of kids and probably more than enough of Kiera, cake, and pinata. So, Laura and Ernesto, you can stop reading now.

Kiera's First Birthday

Kiera turned 1 on Friday, April 17th. We can hardly believe she is already a year old. The past year was full of great times and rough times. Kiera was a difficult baby to say the least, but she was also the one who could warm you over in a heartbeat. She loves to cuddle before and after nap times, she really enjoys playing with her friends, and she know exactly which people will give her the love and attention she so dearly craves.

Her first birthday has made me emotional for some reason I can't quite grasp yet. I don't know if it is because I have actually pondered not having more children after her or because I feel like I didn't enjoy her first year as much as I did Gabriel's. I do know that she makes me smile every day and I can't imagine my life with her. She is our world and Edward, Gabriel and I love her more than we can imagine (even on those rough days and still sometimes in the middle of the night.)

Kiera getting ready to head home from the hospital and below reading a book on her first birthday! (Pics from her birthday and party tomorrow)