Chilson Family

Grandson #2, Grandson #1 Grandson #3, Granddaughter #1 (June 30, 2012) Today our second grandson turns four!  Where does the time go? He came into the world about six weeks early and did wonderful.    He is full of energy and keeps us laughing!   Happy 4th birthday Grandson #2! Mammi and Pawpaw love you so much!!!! XOXOXO   

Only s ix days into the month and it feels like its been forever!  Of course the extreme heat and heat index has not helped!  We have central air, but cannot get our temp to go lower than 82 degrees, that is with the unit set on 70 and fans running!  Here is a quick re-cap of the month:: 1st~~Daughter #1, Son-in-law #1 and Grandson meet us at church a few minutes after nine to say goodbye.  It was so sad!  Goodbyes in our home take a few minutes, even if you are going to the grocery.  You know, gotta hug and kiss them all, some need it twice!  Now...when you are going to be gone for a LONG time, goodbyes take even longer!  I heard we had some of the church members in tears as they watched us in the parking lot!  (why does it still hurt to think about it?) 2nd~~Decided to remove 2011/12 school material from "lockers" and get the new ones in!  AHHHH!!!!!  I ended up in tears after about 4 1/2 to ...

It has been a busy two weeks with Daughter #1 home with her family!  Tomorrow morning they will be heading back to Fort Bragg.  It will be sad, we have become very attatched to Grandson #3!  (i will post more about our time together later) But for now I will leave you with a picture of our 14 children and Hubby and myself! Back row::  Son #5, Me, Son #4, Son #1, Son #2, Son #3, Hubby Middle row::  Daughter #2, Daughter #1, Son #6, Daughter #4, Daughter #3 Front row::  Daughter #7, Daughter #6, Son #7, Daugher #5

We are into the 4th day of Bible school, and Daughter #1 and Grandson are home for a bit of a visit!!!!  So...I did not post something special yesterday and almost was ready to leave for VBS and realized that something else was almost missed!!!!!! Yesterday, Son #2 and his lovely bride, celebrated their third anniversary!!!!  Happy third Anniversary, you two!  Today, Daughter-in-law #3 is celebrating her twenty-something birthday!  Happy Brithday Daughter!!! There, I feel better and I still have ten minutes before I need to leave of the church!

Today has been a very busy day with the family coming over to wish their daddy a Happy Father's Day.  I want to take a few minutes to wish the men in my life a blessed day.  First of all my daddy.  He has been a wonderful daddy.  He has always been supportive of his children in every way.  I love you Daddy! Second, to my hubby.  He has been an excellent father to our children. Third, to my sons, including my son-in-law.  It is wonderful to see them love and protect their offspring! And last, but not least, my Heavenly Father.  Without Him where would I be?

Today marks the 22 birthday for Son #4!  He is also our fifth child!  He is fun, loving and can relate to anyone on any level.  He is my clown! HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY SON! WE LOVE YOU!!! 

{wikipedia image} Every year on this day the flag is flown high!  While I was growing up I was sure it was because  everybody knew it was my daddy's birthday!   I soon learned it was also Flag Day. {you can read more about that here } I am proud what our flag represents.  I am proud of those who gave their lives for her. I am proud that I am an American and I am free. I love our country's flag and everything she stands for. Happy 83rd Birthday Daddy! Thank you for teaching me about Old Glory! Thank you for your service in the Korean War! Thank you most of all for being you; an unselfish, kind hearted, loving, and a man of your word!