Birthday Memories

Mama & Papa Gurnee spent the evening with us tonight making memories. Mama got to rock Alyssa to sleep. Don't know how many more times that will happen. She is growing up so fast. Vincent and Kendra logged some snuggle time with Mama as well. Papa got his share too as you can see!! Our kids have the best 2 sets of grandparents in the world!!

Vincent opened his gifts from Papa & Mama Gurnee. He also got some money that he plans to use to purchase a fishing pole, a night light and tennis shoes.

P.S.... if you have the place on your property to make a fire pit, I'd highly recommend it. It was one of the best things we've done to this property. I can't explain what there is about it but fellowship around it is so much sweeter and meaningful. Perhaps it's all in my head.

St. Jude's and Vincent Part 2

To all of you who donated helped sponsor Vincent in his Math-a-thon several months ago- BIG BIG thanks!!!! We found out this past week that Vincent was the winner for his school!! He came in first place in raising $202.00. The 2nd place participant raised $125.00 - so you can see that Vincent worked very hard and won by a large margin. We are very very proud of him!! However, he couldn't have done it without all of you who donated to such a worthy cause - St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.