My Special Girl

It has been awhile since I last posted and in the mean time has been a whirl wind here in our part of the world. We celebrated the baptism of Michaela on November 8, 2008. Matt's sister Kathryn and her huband Jim and family came down from Justin, Texas. (outside of Dallas area). We had a great turn out for this special day. My mom and dad, grandparents, aunts, an uncle, my friend Brandi and her kids, and some of our church family! I think we probably ended up with over 40? I lost count and did not have enough chairs! Well this blog is dedicated to Michaela Ann Clinger. The song I have playing is dedicated especially for her, it describes a little girl in a hurry to grow up and explore the world. And that is DEFINATELY Michaela! Always wanting to get ahead of her self without slowing down. We constantly tell her enjoy life now it is the best time of your life. For those friends that do not know her story of how she came to us let me explain.. Michaela had a stroke when she was born. She does suffer from slight cerebral palsy. She has limited use of her left hand and a slight limp on her left leg. This is think in the long run has made her stubborn and resistant to help on physical things (most time). My fingers can not count the number of testings this little girl has gone through before the age of 2. All in all she is doing great and is very special to us.. I love this little girl with all my heart. We go round and round on many occassions because she is stubborn and so am I. Emotionally she develops slightly slower than others again ONLY because I think she is soooo ready to just jump ahead of things with both feet and not think first (AGAIN another trait of mine) Hmmm..I guess she is also a momma's girl too..(shhh don't tell her that). I have to say I am so grateful and thankful to Matt's family for coming out to share and participate in our special day. I am proud of Michaela for choosing to be baptized and to take on the responsibilities Heavenly Father asked of us. It was very emotional for all of us. I had many people tell me that was one of the best baptism's they have been to.. As the songs says I feel my saviors love. Think we all truly did. We had my beautiful friends sing one of our favorite songs. Lovely Sister Bebee made the most delicious hummingbird cake along with my Aunt Jeanette making a superb chocolate cake. It went by so fast I wish I had a video taping to watch and cherish forever. Thanks to everyone that came and participated on Michaela's day! Below are pictures of that day along with other snap shots taken through out our days this past year.

Trick or Treating!

We had a blast for Halloween this year. I have to say I think this is probably the best one yet.! The day started with Sophia's class party. She dressed as Dorothy this year with the red slippers and all. (TOO CUTE) For the party they decorated cookies with frosting and sprinkles. Then made handprints to go on a turkey the teacher is doing for the room. Pretty easy party (Thank goodness) Here are some pics.: After school we got ready for trick or treating with Michaela's Girl Scout troop. Before we left we did hot chocolate and cupcakes with a little candy in the mix! (sugar them up for the parents later)! I was a little disappointed with the houses that turned out..(NOT a lot of house to trick or treat at..I think due to it being on a Friday night and having parties, haunted houses, etc..) But we still had a bag full of candy! Whoohoo..! Oh and in case you did not notice Michaela went as Hannah Montana (which was a hit!) Sophia went as Dorothy and was carrying a basket with a PINK Toto! ( our pink poodle webkinz) Our neighbor Shelby came over to show her costume and she was Raggedy Anne too cute!(AND with red YARN hair)! So here are the rest of our photots~