Happy 16th Birthday Catherine Therese!!

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Although you'll never read this my sweet Catherine, I love you. 16 years ago you changed our life forever. All of your siblings have done this in their own way but you have done so in a very special way. You have made me more empathetic, compassionate, and much more prayerful. Your smile lights up the world around you and we are all blessed by it.  It's not easy living with a saint. You remind me of my weakness and limited time on this earth. You challenge me to go deeper within myself and find what the Lord is trying to teach me...usually patience. You are made in His image and likeness but He uses you so that I can see my own beauty, goodness, and shortcomings.  You struggle mightily against me with every bath, diaper change, and wardrobe change. I struggle mightily with Him against all the changes He wills in my life. You depend on me and your mom for even the simplest of things. You teach me to depend on Him for everything and not rely on my on strength. You teach me that I
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Random Pictures from the last week or so...

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The boys had to do some things around the kitchen for Cub Scouts... I think this stuff counts.



All the men watching the New Orleans Saints advance to the Super Bowl. (This was early in the game of course).

Nicole celebrated the 3rd anniversary of her 30th birthday on the 17th. Her friend Elizabeth made this awesome cake. We all love Elizabeth! Don't be embarrassed Elizabeth!

Layers of delight.....

Showing off his rifle (toy).

Getting ready for the pinewood derby.


Some hiking out at Ash Cave.

Really puts things in perspective...

Hiking above the falls. Notice everyone has strict orders to stay right (away from the 100+ ft drop over the edge).

This was at Old Man's Cave on January 30th.

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