No Words

Celia Eleanor Betz died one week ago. Just two months shy of her 5th birthday and two years after her family received the official Batten's Disease diagnosis.

I could quote a famous philosopher, bible scripture, or song lyrics but nothing seems right except the insight of some very special children so this video will suffice.

After Celia's memorial service a few families went to Red Robin. When the children received their after dinner balloon they decided to share a special red (to match Celia's hair) one with Celia in heaven.....

Irony

Playing outside in the sunshine in January.

Playing soccer in your church clothes.

New Year

Along with our family and friends, we're jumping into 2012 with hopes of a glorious year.

Merry Christmas

Sending Kisses

We took some time this weekend to send Papa some love, kisses, and a card.

Courtesy of the purple helium balloon Molly picked out.

Celebratory Marathon

December marks the start of the celebratory marathon in the Wendel house which was kicked off with Alec's 14th birthday celebration last night. No that's not a typo - our little guy is 14!

Some signs that its not just my imagination but that he's really growing up include:

~ He asked for a birthday PIE instead of a birthday cake.

~ He patiently and joyously waited for his presents.

~ He didn't get one single toy because a new cell phone was way more important.

Happy Birthday Alec!

Light up

About 6 weeks before Molly was born the family across the street welcomed their second child, a little girl named Natalie. Little did we know what we these girls had in store for us.


Molly and Natalie are different in many way - Natalie talks a big game at home while Molly loves to be out and about experiencing new things. Natalie walked an ENTIRE year before Molly. Molly's a sleeper while Natalie welcomes the sun each morning.

But these girls LOVE each other, they MISS each other, and they NEED each other.

And I am thankful that the light of my life has someone to light up hers.