Featuring Michael

I LOVE to be with Michael! Taking a good pic of him is hard because his head is down as he is always discovering. And, because, when I am with him, instead of recording life, he drawns me into life. A spider, a plant, a new book about dinasaurs. One of his favorite dvd's is Earth. Another is Shark Week (wrong name I think) He loves to learn. Michael is totally without guile. He is totally undeceitful! I love his love and loyalty to his family. His spirit is so gentle, forgiving and kind. When he was here in August tolfs horse got cut and had a gash on it's side. One of the first things he asked me in SC was how that white horse was. I love Michael's spirit. It brings me such joy. He is the kind of child that could be anything he chooses because he is determined to do whatever it takes to reach his goal. My words fall short of who he is. He is such a brilliant combination of Jamie and Logan. To share a day with him is a gift to anyone wise enough to receive.

Rachel Elizabeth Drake

When I think of Rachel I think of a tiny hand reaching up to hold mine; a giggle, almost unheard, a calm confidence as she marches to her own drummer; a lovely little lady lying on her belly reading an open book, lost in her own world of wonder;
standing in the big chair waving her arms as she leads a song; an almost weightless body crawling on to your lap, snuggling in to you; slowly eating in her high chair; chattering as she helps with dishes. When I think of Rachel I think of the many times she surprises me with her funny sense of humor; her bright insights on a situation; her angry growl when things don't go her way. Whenever I think of Rachel I say a prayer that she will stay her independent, unique, loving, delightful self.

Featuring Rachel

 
 
 
 

Anna Keli Drake

To know Anna is to know life- at its fullest!A cry is full of anguish, a laugh- delightful!I need it now! I need you, Mom. I love playing, Dad. Another outfit is a must! The more color the better. Whirling, dancing, falling, laughing, crying, demanding, holding, quietly loving. Loving sister intensely, reading, singing, praying, hurting, watching, preening, swinging, touching, holding. Giving every moment to life. Then sleeping - soundly. She draws your heart and leaves you laughing, missing her intensely. Ardent brother admirer, passionate sister friend, delightful Daddy dancer, quietly close to mother. Singing, always singing. Her yes is yes, her no is no! We all love her so.

Featuring Anna

 
 
 
 

Abigail Nora

When I think of Abigail I think of a gift. She has been like a gift placed in her family as a great blessing. OK, so all kids are a gift, but...When I see the joy in Terra's face when she looks at Abigail; when I see how delighted Spencer is over her and how much he adores her; when I see the twins enjoying her antics and Zach holding her so preciously (a word?)I can't help but find wonderful joy in her life.
She seems to have that easy going, loving, cuddling temperment that makes you want to have a dozen like her. Her smile is delightful. She is so beautiful. I miss her.

Featuring Abigail