Happy 12th Birthday Daddy!

The Love of a Father

(Demi Lovato’s For the Love of a Daughter Remake)

12 years old with a life fully lived

All I can think is how proud I am

Your selfless hands always giving more

I’m your child and you’re much adored

You have such a big heart

It must be heavy in your chest

I try hard to be like you so I’m hopeful

Hopeful so hopeful

Oh Father please Father

I never want to you to leave me alone cuz I can’t let you go

Oh Father Thanks Father

For giving me the love of a father

It’s been 20 years that I’ve loved you so

There’s no taking back all that we ever had

I feel like a princess because of you

Now I love you just doesn’t seem like enough

Don’t forget that I’m your baby girl

Thank you for giving me my entire world

Taught me to love and to trust

To put faith in the one that died on a cross

Don’t forget that I’m your baby girl

Thank you for giving me my entire world

 For teaching me to be a lady but not a helpless girl

To never need a man to be complete (that’s what Jesus is for)

You have such a big heart

It must be heavy in your chest

I try so hard to be like you so I’m hopeful

Hopeful so hopeful

Oh Father please Father

Never leave me alone cuz I don't want let you go

Oh Father Thanks Daddy

For giving me the love of a father

Leap Year

Leap Year comes around once every four years. For most people it signifies things like the presidential elections and the Olympics but for me and my sisters it is all about the best dad in the world's birthday! It was always fun to mess with people when they asked how old your dad was and you say something like 8 and cause them to look at you like you've lost it. This year our dad will be the big 1-2. :)

He has taught us so much that i couldn't even begin to write it all down because I'm sure id win some reward for longest blog post ever! He is not perfect and never claimed to be but he loves Jesus with all his heart and taught us to always put Him first and the rest will fall into place. He taught us about forgiveness and love. He taught some of us how to read before our mom took over because we weren't quite getting it coughdehlicough. He always let us know that we could always come to him with anything but at the same let it be known that he was our father not our best friend and when the situation called for it always gave our a quick and fair (well i say fair now when you re a kid getting punished none of it is fair!) punishment. Between the four of us we could tell you stories for days about the good times we've had together and the things we've learned from our dad.

In the recent years of my life I have come to the realization that not everybody was blessed with parents like me. I know what you re thinking "duh Alex". but i seriously didn't really thinking about how different families were until after i got married and had to see how another family interacted and treated each other. It was very eye opening and heartbreaking actually if I'm going to be completely honest. So maybe you are one of those who doesn't have the best examples when it comes to parents let me take a minute to direct you to the best parent anyone could ever ask for, Jesus! If you're earthly parents failed miserably He is able to fill the gaps and go beyond your wildest dreams. :)
And if you were blessed with great parents or a great parent (i know some homes only have one) then tell them often how much you appreciate them. Do not wait until its too late to tell of their goodness. It doesn't have to be a special occasion or holiday just call, text, tweet, facebook, email or however it is you contact them and let them know how much you care and appreciate everything they've done for you.

Happy Birthday Daddy!! We love you so much and hope we carry on in a way that makes you proud <3

Is Olivia Love?

Just read my sister's blog http://itmightbwonderful.blogspot.com/ and she challenged me to put my name in the place of love in 1 Corinthians 13 let's see how I stack up.


Olivia is patient, Olivia is kind. She does not envy, She does not boast, she is not proud. She does not dishonor others, she is not self-seeking, she is not easily angered, she keeps no record of wrongs. Olivia does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. She always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

 (with God) Olivia never fails.

Not anywhere near accurate I think the only ones I have are not easily angered and Olivia never fails BUT only with God. Something to work for I guess and i'm happy to spend a lifetime trying to love like Jesus.

Thanks Tashybear

Dress for Success..

My boyfriend and I went out for our 2nd Valentine's Day! :) I wanted to get something really nice to wear. So right before valentines day I took a trip to Dallas, Texas and went shopping with my sister. We went to Charlotte Russe and I picked out about 5 dresses and none of them fit right. So Tasha went out and picked out about 3 dresses. One of those was the winner. It was one sleeve, pink, and short.  Here are some pictures of my outfit from that night..

Alan and I

They call it love.

I'll be the first to say that I am a hopeless, helpless, head over heels romantic (even though I sometimes I try to hide it by running around screaming, Love is Evil spelled backwards, haha). I love love songs and love stories and sappy romance movies. I cry during them and am proud of it. In fact, I'm just about to turn on the Notebook and end this day of Love with a great love movie.

But that's not what this post is about...This post is about a love that has lasted 27 years, a love that birthed four daughters, 1 grandson and 1 granddaughter...This day of love also happens to be our parent's 27th wedding anniversary! Yes, you read that right...27 years. They weren't always great years but they stuck it out and gave their four girls one of the best examples of love that they'll ever know. So this post is for them.

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Here's a picture from their wedding day, all those years ago! Haha.

Love y'all!

Smile you are loved

I figure since Valentines Day is right around the corner a post on love would be fitting. I do not particularly care for the holiday myself, if its your cup of tea please enjoy, but i am all for LOVE. Love is something that everybody desires. (Yes even you) Being loved truly by somebody and loving somebody truly is what makes the world seem right. Maybe you dont have an actual person sitting next to you that is showering you with love today but you do have a Saviour who loves you unconditionally!
He loved you before you were born,
He loved you when you were an adorable little kid running around in pampers,
He loved you when you grew up and wanted to try and do things your own way,
He loves you even though you may not love yourself,
He loves you more than you could even fathom, so much so that He laid down His life for you
and He wants to shower His love down on you.

I found this picture on www.Pinterest.com (such an awesome website, that i am currently addicted to, um I mean in love with and spend way too much time on but i digress) and i thought i would share because it touched my heart. I hope you enjoy it.

<3

Alex

You are as happy as you make up your mind to be

They are only safety pinned because I have no idea how to sew ha-ray for moms! I hope the finished products turn out as nice as they look in my head or I just ruined ALL of my dresses hehe. Sisters what do y'all think do I have the creative gene?