Aren't my girls beautiful? I am so proud of them. They clean up real nice don't they? They were in our local fair pageant. Even though they weren't crowned they are winners to me. I love you girls.

Happy 15th Birthday Libby and Thomas!!! I love you both dearly!!!!!! I am so proud of both of you.

Happy 16th Birthday Ashley.

Forever Families Blog

I encourage everyone to visit the Forever Families Blog the link is listed to the right. I want to thank Tracy for starting this group and for all her hard work and for all of those who have helped out in any way. The pictures I posted of Forever Families will give you an idea of some of the activities and projects that we have. This is a wonderful group to be involved in and support. If you would help us get the word out about Forever Families how about posting pictures of you and your family holding signs that say Forever Families. Or send them to me at pcooper002@centurytel.net. I like the one with Forever Families wrote in the sand. Tell your friends and families about Forever Families. Let's get the word out. If you aren't called to adopt or foster why not lend a helping,loving hand to those who are?? THANKS AGAIN TRACY!! You go girl!!!

Forever Families

In Loving Memory

Sharla,
I will always love you and never forget you. I watched you grow and bloom from a teenager into a beautiful young woman. Then your dream came true and you married and had the family you had wanted so badly. It was a blessing and privelage to be your friend. It hurts so badly to lose you but, I know where you are. You left us at such a young age,only 38. May you rest in peace.

Two of my daughters

My husband's nephew took pictures of the girls and made them look antique. Don't they look beautiful? I just had to share them with you. I am so thankful for all 4 of my girls.

Forever Families

I wanted everyone to see these neat pictures. I wanted to challenge people to support Forever Families in any way they can(prayer,telling people about us,donations,etc) I am very excited and proud to be a part of this group. The Forever Families blog is listed on my blog. I encourage everyone to visit it.

Our Pastor and family

This is a picture of our pastor and his family. They are so sweet. Don't they look adorable decked out in their island gear?

More pictures from our Hawaiian Day at church. Even my husband got in on the fun. Our kids got a kick out of us doing this. They were laughing at us while we did the hula. The baby girl I am holding belongs to a sweet young couple from church. She is adorable.

Today at our church we had Hawaiian Day!!! We had a blast!! We had 5 seniors graduate and one couple in our church who are getting married at the end of this month. So we had several celebrations at once. Our fellowship hall was decorated beautifully. I thought you might enjoy looking at some of the pictures. Here are some of my children.

Forever Families

I am so honored to be a part of this group. I so appreciate Tracy and all the hard work she does. She is an amazing woman and I want to get behind her and help and encourage her in anyway I can. If you don't know about Forever Families it is a 501c3 group that helps adoptive and foster families. Tracy told me today that somewhere in the range of 40+ foster and adoptive children have been helped in some way. That is amazing. I think it is something to get excited about. Hats off to you Tracy for all your hard work and sacrifice and to your husband and children for their sacrifice of you. This is something near and dear to my heart so I may be talking a lot about Forever Families and adoption and fostering.

Adoptive Families Magazine

This is a neat magazine and I highly recommend it. I just got my first copy in the mail today and I haven't had time to read every article,but just skimming through it I really like it. You can visit www.familyalbum.adoptivefamilies.com and www.adoptiononline.com More adoption blogs at www.adoptivefamilies.com/blogging This magazine is just chalk full of stuff. This is just a few of the web sites and articles.

Our Family

This is a picture of the whole gang. I am so truly blessed.

My goofy daughter

My sweet,goofy daughter who makes me laugh and brings me such joy. I thank God for her every day. I can always depend on her to make me laugh. Plus she is so cute and short.

20th anniversary

Our 20th wedding anniversary. Some friends of ours let us borrow their 1989 mustang for the day. That was the year we were married. We had a blast. My husband is all dressed to ride a "mustang". This is my dream car. Maybe someday.

Happy Mother's Day

I wanted to wish all you mothers a Happy Mother's Day. I hope you all have a wonderful day. What a blessing and honor to be a mother. I hope and pray that I can do a good job as a mother because it is so very important to me. Until next time.....remember there is Hope in all life's storms.