Happy 13th Birthday Zachy

Today is my little brother's birthday! I can't believe he is 13. When he was born I was only 12 years old. I remember wanting my mom to have twins. :) That would have been interesting!!! I wanted to be in the delivery room when he was born. My mom and dad were fine with that until it was actually starting to happen. They got worried that it would scare me. But I really wanted to be in there. I was able to see Zach being born and I loved it!! He is a great uncle to all his neices and nephews and they all just love him!!

So with that said, Zachy we love you TONS! We hope you have a really great birthday today. Enjoy! You are now officially a TEEN... AHHHHHH that's scary! :)

Happy 5th Birthday Tanner

Today is my nephew Tanner's 5th birthday. We are hoping he has an excellent day. When I told Emma this morning that it was his birthday she got sooo excited. She LOVES birthday's.

Tanner is a big brother to his little sister Lindsay and his little brother Case. He is an amazing kid. When his little sister Lindsay was in the hospital for 6 weeks is was soooo wonderful.

Tanner, Aunt Julie and Uncle Garrett love you very much. Emma is so excited about your birthday. We hope you have an extra special day. Sending you big hugs buddy. Love you!!!

Praying for Lindsay Dean

Update: They found out that Lindsay is NOT in rejection. Praise the LORD! Her fever has broke. They are still waiting to find out what she has but already have her on a broad antibotic. Continue to pray for the Dean family and for Lindsay. Thanks


Please be praying for Lindsay Dean. She is a heart baby that my sister Laura found. She is a little over a year old and had to have a heart transplant in June. She got her new heart and has been doing very well. She has been home for a few months now. I just checked her blog and they had to take her to the hospital last night. She had a fever and a few other symptoms. They are fearing that her body maybe rejecting her new heart.
This is such a hard place to be. All we can do is pray. Please pray along with me.
Here is her blog address. You can check things out and keep checking for updates.
http://www.lindsaysheart.blogspot.com/
Thanks

Family Weekend Oct. 2009

The Welte was all together for the weekend. That hasn't happened in awhile that we have ALL been here. We had lots of fun and yummy food. :) (Thanks Mom) The kids all really enjoyed being ALL together and getting to play. The made good use of Pop and Granny's hot tub. I was really thinking about Lindsay and missing her this weekend. Watching the kids run around and playing and wishing she could be with them. But I know she WAS!!! :)
We were able to take a family picture on Sunday afternoon at the Lake here at Keswick. It was a great day for it and the weather was beautiful. We got some great pictures. Then we let the kids run around in the water for a bit. The big highlight of the weekend was finding out that Josh, Jenny and Sam will be having another baby. We are so excited for them and will be praying for them!!

I am so thankful for a wonderful family that I love and thank God for! We don't always get to be together much but I am really looking forward to the next time we can be. Love you guys!!

(Gar and I)

(The Whole Gang)

(The 7 kids)

(My favorite picture.. Emma and Lindsay Bear)

(Josh and Jenny)

(Uncle Zach)

( Me and Case.. chunky monkey)

(Mom and Dad)

(Laura and Jon)

(The kids in the Hot Tub)

(The Grandkids... they had enough)

(Pop and Granny with all the grandkids)

Myrtle Beach Family Vacation 09

We got to head south to Myrtle Beach last week for our first family vacation. We had a blast. Being together doing special things with the kids was great. For our first time, the kids did amazing. We drove through the night on the way down. That helped a lot since the kids slept the whole way. While there were went to the Ripley's Aquarium, Alligator Adventure (over 700 gators there), the beach and much more. It was great to have Garrett relax and really enjoy himself and not do anything. Here are some pictures of the highlights. Enjoy...

Happy Birthday Samuel

Today is our nephew Samuel's 3rd Birthday. Emma and Sam were born only 3 days apart. The day we were coming home from the hospital is the day that my sister-in-law Jenny went to the doctor and found out she had preeclampsia.

Needless to say Sam was about 2 weeks early and we are so thankful that God protected Jenny and Samuel. He is such a joy and he makes us laugh. We love when Sam and Emma are together.. they are very alike!

So with that said, Happy Birthday Sam.. we hope you have a great day! We love you very much!

Happy 3rd Birthday Emma Grace

Today is Emma's 3rd birthday! I can't even believe that she is 3 years old. I remember every detail of her very eventful labor and delivery. I had to deliver her by emergency C-section after 26 hours in labor. She was a little stinker even before she entered into this world.

She is such a joy to us and we thank God for giving her to us!
Emma Grace, as you celebrate your birthday, we want you to know what a special little girl you are. Mommy and Daddy love you very much!

Enjoy your day baby girl!!

( She was only like 2 days old here... we were still in the hospital)