Mississippi Trip, cont.

Here are a few more pictures: Above- Mom and I put out new flowers at the Magnolia Cemetary.  We let Hannah roam around while we worked.
Below: We got to visit with Aunt Pat and Uncle Marcus for a bit- what a blessing to see them!

Just before we left on our 7 hour return trip to Texas, I asked Hannah and Daniel to give a hug and kiss and smile for the camera.  This is what I captured: 1. I missed the hug because it was so quick!  2. Hannah says "come on, Mama!" as Daniel walks away. 3. Oh- Daniel walked away to climb on a tree stump to pose for me!  Love that boy!

Thanksgiving 2011

Here are a few pics from Thanksgiving Day 2011 with all the cousins and extended family.  We took our family pictures- but Hannah was quite over the whole experience by the time the second picture was taken :)   A friend got some great candid shots of this beautiful blessed family of ours.  Hannah had her first horse ride!  She loved bouncing on the trampoline and exploring the grounds as well.

Mississippi visit, part 1

Hannah and I spent a little time in Mississippi last week.  Hannah had so much fun with her cousins.  Even the long hours without power (due to a tornado just down the street!) did not damper their spirits- they went on playing.  We also got to visit a few friends in Clinton before heading down to see Mimi Jo and Papa.

Pray for Daniel

Dear Friends and Family,

Most of you may have already heard from me via facebook or email, but I am updating the blog as well.  The entire Dickinson family is petitioning you for your prayers for baby Daniel.  He went to the hospital on Christmas Eve with a head trauma and swelling behind his left ear.  It is a mystery about how and even what happened.  The doctors discovered a 2 to 3 inch fracture in his skull with bleeding. 

He spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the hospital being observed, getting test and cat scans.  So far, all the test have come back normal.  As of tonight, the swelling has niether gone up or down.  Daniel is eating, sleeping, kicking and crying.  His nurse has been very encouraging and there is even talk that he might be discharged tomorrow. 

The offical status is that Daniel is not out of the woods yet.  He is only 18 days old.  He needs prayer for healing.  I know that all of you will join me in this request.
Thank you!

A Nephew is born

Daniel, Aunt Leslie and Chloe

The proud sisters, Daniel and Daddy

Uncle Aaron hold Daniel

I am proud to announce the birth of my new nephew Daniel Thomas. He was born at 11:45 am, weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces, and is 21 inches tall! Mom and baby are doing fine. And his sister Malorie really loves to hold him- Chloe likes to pat him a little then wonder off. We are rejoicing in the birth of this little one!