Happy Birthday Missy

Today is one of my best friends birthdays and I am so honored and blessed to be able to call her that. She has been such an amazing example of what the love of Christ is in daily living. She gives of herself; to her school children, husband Ryan (love ya bro) and her friends and family. Of course she will tell you that her love comes from the joy and peace that is in Christ Jesus alone and without Him none of this would be possible, or at least as joy filled.

Missy and I met in College our sophomore year and were connected from the start. She was so sweet and we both wanted to get to know each other :) That winter we REALLY all got to know each other as Miss spent the night with us (me, Britt and brachele) because of the icy roads and snow. We were literally in our P.J's for over 24 hours!! What a sweet time that was!! Our friendships just continued to blossom and strengthen as we went through trials and tribulations. I think one of my favorite times was our graduation trip to Florida! Man did we go grow together!! ;) Then one by one God brought our husbands into our lives and married we went, and then there was 8.

I can't wait to see our children play together... I love you Missy and I hope you have a wonderful birthday, my little owl. *muah*

Missy's virtual cupcake
(she does not like cake, BUT I know she will think it's cute)

Take a look back at the years... But there will be MANY more to come...

Celebration!!! :)

For you created my inmost being;
   you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
   your works are wonderful,
   I know that full well.  My frame was not hidden from you
   when I was made in the secret place,
   when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Psalms 139: 13-15