Thank you for all of the special messages and kind words and thoughts. It had been a cool drizzly day and we were wondering if it was going to get too cold to have a successful balloon launch. However, as school ended and practices got over the sun came out and it was a beautiful evening. It was such an appropriate day for Jada's birthday. The clouds and the rain and our sorrows of missing her will always be outdone by the sunshine and light she is to us. We can't help but be happy to think of her smile and laugh and how she would love the sweet messages and balloons we let off for her. We let the balloons off from the house we are building. I have had a hard time thinking about moving into this new house, we had always talked to her and the others about some day having, and not having her there. We'd talk about how she would set up her bedroom and now I feel an empty space without it. Yesterday morning, though, as Ger and I worked at the house I could feel her near and I know she is very happy for us and so we thought it would be a good place to celebrate.
I decided to make her a hot air balloon cake, vanilla with white mountain frosting, her favorite. It was a special day and we all loved getting to spend time together.
Happy 11th Birthday Jada!!!
We love you!
3 comments:
I found you through DEvon Cook who had your sisters info that led to you guys. Your family is darling. Where are you guys now? Life looks busy. I can relate. I have 5 girls and 1 boy- my oldest just turned 12 down to 3. It's crazy!! We'll have to catch up!! My blog is jimcannonclan.blogspot.com. From there you can get to all of my brothers. Your husband will have to check them out- especially Derek.
Where is Vicki- Jerry's mom- now?
What a wonderful birthday tribute to Jada! I sobbed while reading your last 2 posts. What an amazing family you have. Your love and strength is inspiring.
What a neat day you all had!! Such wonderful memories you are continuing to create too!! A hard time, but so neat that you continue to celebrate & have the faith you do!!
You so have my vote for Mother of the year!! All your cakes are amazing!! Do you shape them all by hand? You decorate them so nice!! I don't know how you do it!!
Your family picture is gorgeous too... for a moment I was counting & thought you had added another baby since I last read your blog (which wasn't that long ago I thought!!) So I was dying at how you seem to just add another one in a blink of an eye!! Then I realized you were able to place Jada's picture in the photo - very neat!! So then I wasn't being confused that you already had 8 kids... still 7 is amazing!! Keep up your great work!! SUPER MOM!! I am out of breath thinking of all you do!!
Have a great week!! Congrats on your home too..looks like it is coming a long so nice!!
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