Sunday, July 20, 2008

Maddie turns 3!!!!!!

Maddie having fun with friends
Maddie sharing her presents....
Gran enjoying the moment
What a group!!!!!
Maddie admiring her Princess Cake...Victor was so happy for her~
My dad always said, "If spoiling is loving, it's ok" she is truly loved.
I love this one, it just looked so good...
Maddie making a wish
Our Birthday girl, Maddie

It's hard to believe that our little "Maddie Sparkles" is three. What a doll and so smart. She had a Princess Birthday theme and Marla did an awesome job. The cake turned out great as you will see from my pix. Everyone there had such a good time and enjoyed celebrating with our special little girl. We love you Maddie and hope you had a special day.

2 comments:

Victor, Marla, Victor, Madeline, and Abigail said...

I love these Mamo!!! Thanks so much to you and Papa for helping to make Maddie Sparkles' birthday so special! She really felt like a princess!!

The Powers Bunch said...

Love the pix!!! Happy birthday, Maddie Sparkles!

Sam Is One

Sam Is One

Abigail

Abigail
Here is Healthy Abigail, thank you Lord, soaking up some sun!

the Powers family...

the Powers family...
Looks like heaven to me!

the beeler's

the beeler's
just beautiful!

Nana in Fla.

Nana in Fla.
The kids enjoyed Nana so much!

PAPA!

PAPA!
Thanks sweetie for giving of yourself to all of us. I love you, Mamo

Just practice...

Just practice...
Meredith says, "just keep at it Mom and you'll remember"

More pix and practice for Mamo!

More pix and practice for Mamo!
Look at these Eyes!!!!!!

Grandparenting!

Grandparenting!
Our friends Jeff and Gwen with their first grandchild, George W. Bennett. This photo was taken at our home. We hosted a baptism party for Sam. God is good.

my birthday

my birthday
how could anyone spend a birthday any better than this.... my newest gift, Sam, Victor and Papa at the Olive Garden.. We had fun!

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam
Baby Sam is how the kids fondly refer to their new cousin..they are getting lots of practice for their newest addition

The Loss of a dear friend.

On July 3 a dear, dear friend of ours, Chips Cronen returned to Heaven. He will be missed. We pray and ask for prayers for his wife Barbra and sons.
I came across this scripture that seems to be appropriate for Chips, it reads from Ephesians 6: 16-18
"At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the evil one. And accepting salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occassion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for God's people."

This is just one thought that gives "light" to the life of Chips Cronen. He was truly a prayer warrior. I've counted on his prayers many times and will continue to do so..