She Paints

Her first Picasso, a self portrait.

Chesney Best

6 years old

DOUBLE DIGITS!!

My wild-haired, freckled, happy boy!

Where has the time gone? My baby is double digits!!! We now officially have less time with him than we've already had. He could move out of my house in 7 or 8 years. That really blows my mind!!! Although this is terribly depressing, it also gives me great joy to see him mature! Some of my proudest moments of Britton came in his ninth year of life.
At 9:
We discovered  his greatest schooling strength, memorizing!
Diligence and motivations in school have sky-rocketed!
He began doing yard work, woohoo!!

He really grew closer to the Lord this year, reading and study his bible on his own!
He always looks at the positive side in any situation!
Lastly, we received this incredible letter from his baseball coach:

Keith and Brook,

I just wanted to say how great an experience it has been to coach Britton this season.  He is a great little ball player and an even better kid.  He always gave 100% in practices and games and had a positive attitude to boot.  If I could create my own team, it would be full of little Brittons.  His infectious smile and fun spirit made it easy to keep things in perspective and maintain a positive attitude about coaching.  I have no doubt he'll do well in All-Stars and will be an awesome asset for his coaches.  I know you're proud of him as parents.  He has a love for life and a love for Christ that shines through.  What more could you ask for in a young boy?

I know this season didn't turn out that great from a W-L standpoint, but I hope the boys had fun and grew as ballplayers and as young men through the process.  After all, it should be for the kids, not us.

Again, thanks for allowing me to be a part of his life for this short time.  I look forward to seeing you at the party Saturday.

Coach David

I have to say that this was certainly a highlight of my year. Britton, if you never become the best writer, mathematician, scientist, artist, musician or athlete, yet you love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul, then I will be one proud Momma! I love you my son! I couldn't be more proud of you! 

Here are a few pics that capture your first spend the night party!!! 

Britt and his life-long "best-buddy".

football cards and beyblades!

Today, she met Jesus.

Today is the day she met Jesus! Her Savior! I often wonder how she felt, when she looked into His eyes. I wonder what it was like to leave earth and arrive at heavens gate. I wonder what she felt when she saw Nanny,her beloved Grandmother. Oh, how I miss her and long to be held in her arms again. Yet, I know she is exactly where she is supposed to be. With Him! That makes me smile, big, and it makes me a little jealous too :)  Oh precious Lord Jesus, please squeeze her tight for me today and tell her how very much I love her.