Dark eyed doll

Cheery, bouncy, dark eyed doll

Hiney swinging before she'd crawl

Loves her music loud and clear.

Oh, her mommy loves her dear,

Especially her hugs!

Risk taking

He came flying down the hill riding the breeze
Gaining speed with the greatest of ease,
But stopping at the bottom of the hill
Before getting caught in traffic was really the thrill!

The wheels spun, protesting with a scream
His hair flying back in an effortless stream.
The driver of the car could not stop!
He swerved and thought he'd come out on top,

But looking back, he saw a crowd form.
Around the crumpled skater they did swarm,
Offering assistance in the form they could.
Would their efforts do any good?

Dazed at first, the skater's thoughts were clouded.
He accepted aid from the people that crowded
Around him offering the tenderest of care.
His eyes flashed and profanity filled the air!

Up quickly to his feet he protested loudly!
He was up and away from astonished arms!
He was up! Wobbly but determined to boldly
Skate away from those who meant no harm.

I cannot get the image out of my mind's eye
Yet, just as this biligerant youth go I.
Refusing help from those who mean no harm,
I am determined to win by strength of my own arm.

Just as this determined bold lad
Turned his back on the aid and rest,
I have turned my back on friends and on God
Trying to assist me in my spiritual quest.

I felt helpless as the boy skated away.
I wanted to help him so on that day!
God must feel that way with me when I insist
On doing it my way when He offers to assist.

A new career path

After just one day at school, Chloe says she now has the low down on style. She's seen what her classmates are wearing, and she thinks she can do at least as well.

Lilies in a Pond

After all, she's our little girl.

She makes the whirlwinds whirl.

Her daddy loves his little blond

Like frogs love lilies in a pond.




Each night, she calls him, batting eyes

In hopes to get a new surprise.

Gabbing girl, she reminds her Papa of

His similar little toad.

First day of school

Sisters looking forward to their new school year

Chloe the kindergartner

All ready to go!


Our 8th grader heading of to her first day!


Aubrey getting ready to head in the school doors!
Nurse Randi was there to get her to science class.

Our kindergartner heading in the door to go to school

God answers prayers

Aubrey, your parents' pleas were


Unanswered for the longest time,


But in God's time you came.

Rejoicing, family held you close,


Elated with your arrival.

Yes, dear child, God answers prayers.