Taylor and her friends at the PTA meeting where Taylor was presented with a trophy for winning 2
ND place in a Citizenship Essay Contest.
Way to go Taylor! We are so proud of you!
"I Pledge to Make a Difference"
by Taylor
"I pledge to make a difference. I can help the community because I have been saving my money for the poor and who have nothing at all. At Christmas time, my mommy and daddy are going to let me pick out a special gift for somebody I don't know. I hope this gift will be special to them and I hope it will bring happiness and peace and goodness to the world."
This was Taylor's essay that she wrote all by herself. Absolutely no help from Tony or I. This winning essay came straight from this little girls heart...a big one at that! Well, we took her to get her special gifts for this someone she doesn't know. We found out that a family that goes to her school was in need of clothes and toys. Their house burned down and they were left with nothing. Taylor felt the Lord leading her to anonymously buy gifts for this family. We bought a few toys that we wrapped for them to open Christmas morning but more importantly she wanted to buy them a Bible. We did, and then on Christmas morning I wrapped an empty box that her and Mason opened. Needless to say they were very surprised to find nothing inside. At that very moment, we prayed for this family that we did not know and prayed that the Bible we bought them would be used and read to bring peace, goodness and happiness to this family...just as Taylor had written a couple months before in her essay.
God is so good and so faithful!
Daddy and Mason getting some "cuddle time"
Kelly (my sister), mom, and me
We got to see Ally play her last basketball game. She did great and they won the game too!!
The Cousins!! 
Grandma with all her grandkids...Doesn't she look like she is in Heaven?
Trebor and Kelly
We had a great time eating at this Japanese restaurant.
Can you get any cuter than this?
We received this piano from my father for Christmas. It has been in our family for a really long time. Taylor has been wanting to learn to play but I told her we needed a piano in the house first so she could practice. We love it and she is wonderful of course. Taylor had her first piano lesson last week. She has been practicing her songs all week.
This is the valentine box that Taylor made for school. It is a Princess Castle that she made out of a tissue box and paper towel holders then painted. She is so proud of it and so are we!
Taylor and her friends at the PTA meeting where Taylor was presented with a trophy for winning 2ND place in a Citizenship Essay Contest. 
Way to go Taylor! We are so proud of you!
"I Pledge to Make a Difference"
Tony and Taylor went to the Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance Saturday night. This is their second year and she was really looking forward to having this date with her 
Taylor with her other Prince Charming
Our "Little Big Princess"
Miranda and Taylor with some John Travolta moves
I think Taylor thoroughly enjoyed getting down to the music don't you?
It was a late night for the dashing couple...they both had a wonderful time and are already looking forward to next year. 
Taylor started gymnastics back last week and has already received an 
Mason is finally old enough to participate in gymnastics. He actually listens and follows his coaches instructions. He loves it and can't wait to return each week.
Mason came down stairs today and thought that this is how he was going to dress for school. He is wearing Mommy's shoes and Daddy's hat. TOO CUTE!
