Brenda & Dakota

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Summer 2010

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Summer 2010

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Summer 2010

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I thought I would add a few pictures of our family from the summer

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Dakota's turns 5!

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Can you believe Dakota is five years old. It seems like yesterday she came to live with me at 8 months old. WOW!! Thank you God for my little angel. Happy Birthday Baby, I Love You So Much!!!

Money, Money, Money

2009-10-31T17:43:00.000-07:00

It took me hours to count and roll all Dakota's money form her piggy bank. All she wanted to do was play and roll around in it. I told her it was her money, she said Wal-Mart. She is such a trip.

More Halloween Pictures

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Little Fairy Princess, PRICELESS. I love you Dakota!!!!!

Happy Halloween

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Pictures of Dakota in her Fairy Princess costume.

Dakota and Emily at Faiths Birthday also Faith and Dakota Happy Birthday Faith We had a great time

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School Picture

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I just wanted to share on emore pic. Look how big Dakota looks. I will purchase the cheapest package possible so I hope it is ok to post this picture of my grown up Dakota

Little Angel

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I just wanted to share a couple of pictures. Dakota sure is growing up fast and changing so much. Dakota eating pretend ice cream cones. Dakota in the horse at Mall of Ga. Her last eye appt.

WOW look a long over due update

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Happy Mothers Day

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Dakota got me this cake at school. She brought it home and gave it to me. Yum! Yum! Thank you Dakota.

Little Dakota's procedure

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Dakota is doing fine now. She had a pretty rough day. Things would have went a lot smoother if they would have not been afraid to put her to sleep. She looks like she is ready for football with her mouth guard in. Her little finger got lost in the finger thing that takes your pulse. Have you ever seen such a little blood pressure cup? I just love her pig tails. Isn't his just pitiful?

Congratulations Casey & Mike

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This wedding was so beautiful . Truly another fairytale wedding and we all had so much fun. The food was fabulous the dancing was great. Dakota wanted to dance and dance. Even on the bus on the way back to the hotel as tired as she was she was still dancing. I am so happy for Casey & Mike. Casey was absolutely gorgeous!!!!. One of the most beautifulest brides I have ever seen. Dakota thought she was a Princess and she was. Everything went so good. Except for my camera. I am so upset, my camera kept messing up all night. So out of the 40 pictures I made, these are the couple that turned out. The rest are worse than these. I so need a new camera. Anyway congratulations, we love you!

Happy Birthday Mama

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Friday, for my mama's birthday she came and ate lunch with me at school. Then we went to the media center and she bought me 2 books. It was a very good day. Me and my Mama were really excited that we were able to eat lunch at school together for the first time. Mama said there sure were a lot of dads their eating lunch with their kids. Maybe she needs to come and eat lunch with me more often. Happy Birthday Mama. I Love you. Dakota

This is for you Katie & Boone

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Dear Mom & Dad,

An Angel Never Dies

Don't let them say, I wasn't born That something stopped my heart.

I felt each tender squeeze you gave I've loved you from the start.

Although my body you can't hold, It doesn't mean I'm gone.

This world was worthy, not, of me, God chose that I move on.

I know the pain that drowns your soul, What you are forced to face.

You have my word, I'll fill your arms Someday we will embrace.

You'll hear that it was "meant to be, God doesn't make mistakes

"But that won't soften your worst blow. Or make your heart not ache.

I'm watching over all you do, another child you'll bear.

Believe me when I say to you, That I am always there.

There will come a time, I promise you When you will hold my hand,

Stroke my face and kiss my lips And then you'll understand.

Although, I've never breathed your air, Or gazed into your eyes.

That doesn't mean I never "was" An Angel Never Dies........

In Loving Memory

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Conner Ian Williams

3 lbs. 6 oz. 16 1/2 "

Dakota in the Snow March 1, 2009

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She really liked the snow, She also liked the snow blowing in her face. I took Dakota for a ride in her wagon up to see Travis then to Darlene's. When we got home I let her play in the snow for a couple of minutes. I was wore out from dragging her in the wagon up the hill.

Happy Birthday Little Angel

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Happy 4th Birthday Dakota

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Look at my little Birthday Princess. My bosses wife Mary made Dakota this very special birthday princess hat, Dakota loves it! and she looks so precious wearing it she wore it to Church Sunday morning and then to her birthday parry. Thank you Mary you are so sweet to take the time and make this hat for Dakota. We will keep it and cherish it forever. I cant believe Dakota is already 4 years old. Mama always told me that we grow up so fast and now I can see first hand what she was talking about. Happy Birthday My Baby Girl!

Dakota makes silly faces

2009-02-17T19:18:00.000-08:00

Dakota has a mirror in her bedroom. Whenever she puts something on pretty or silly the first place she goes is to look at herself in the mirror. Enjoy these pictures of Dakota making silly faces at herself. She thought this was so funny me taking her picture making faces. She is a trip.

Dakota is growing up so fast

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Just for fun here are some pictures of my little angel. We went to Gatlinburg, TN with the Church here are a couple of pictures of Dakota in the snow.

If you look at her blog, please leave a quick message so we know you were here. Thanks, Love YA

Little Christmas Angel

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Pictures taken at Lighthouse Community Baptist Church

More Pictures from Christmas

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The picture of Dakota sitting on Pam's swing is so good. Also, she was so excited about her Elmo. Elmo talks and said give Elmo a big hug so I got the picture just in time.

Christmas 2008

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I have added some miscellaneous pictures. Thank you Lee Smith (The Regulars Band http://www.regularsband.com/) for introducing Dakota to the drums. She loved them and had a ball playing with you. Don't forget her on your next track and in your next video.

Me & My Sister

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Chasity & Dakota

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After almost 4 years Dakota finally got to meet her sister. We were so surprised and excited Christmas Eve. Dakota finally got to met her sister Chasity. Thank you so much for coming. These pictures are of Dakota with her Birth mom Laurie her parents (Dakotas Paw Paw and Maw Maw) Dakota Aunt Kerry and Dakota sister Chasity. Merry Christmas!!!! I love the picture with Dakota and her Aunt Carrie looking at each other.

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Dakota with Terry, yea! what a great picture. Dakota decided to put on a pair of my socks so, I asked her what she had on? She just laughed and started signing socks.

Thankgiving weekend

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Dakota with fiends & Family Thanksgiving. Dakota with Amanda, Darlene & Crystal. Also Dakota at the mall driving the car.

Typical Dakota at home

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The duck is the same one Dakota use to take a bath in and I had to hold onto her. She is growing so much. Other pictures of Dakota playing

It's Another MIRACLE!!!

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Check out Dakota walking!!!!!! She has been taken steps for a couple of weeks but, this weekend she is just all over the place walking & doing so good. She is so happy. She will walk on command and just laugh and smile. Thank you Jesus!!! I know this is all because of You. Keep praying, God does answer prayer.

Dakota dress up week at school

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It was drug free week at Dakotas school, so every day they had a different theme to dress up. Here are some of the pictures of Dakota dressed up camouflage, crazy sock, hat day. Also, there are pictures of Dakota hanging out at home. Princess panties on top of her pj's and her Tinker Belle gown Uncle Travis bought her. Also, the reason we get up so early for school. This is how Dakota's hair looks every morning truly rats slept in her hair. It takes forever to get all the tangles out. If not for that Dakota could sleep an extra 20 minutes. Enjoy!

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Dakota as a Bride

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Since we have attended so many weddings lately, I thought it would be most fitting for Dakota to be a bride. She also won one of the costume contest at Lighthouse CBC last night, they gave her a chocolate chip cookie in a Halloween tin. Yea Dakota. She made a lovely bride. The first picture is of Dakota with Mr. Paul, a man from out church. Isn't that just precious. She just loves him.

Beautiful Bride

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FLORIDA

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More pics from Florida

Ft. Walton Beach, FLORIDA

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Labor Day weekend, Dakota and I were able to go to Ft. Walton Beach, Fl with some friends. At times there were waves as big as I have ever seen, some got up to 6 ft. It was awesome!!! What beauty.

Beautiful Bride

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What a beautiful bride!! Congratulations Chad and Hannah. You both look so happy on your wedding day. I know mama is smiling down on you both and sharing in your joy.

Wedding Pictures

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Anna what a great job you did as flower girl. You were beautiful!! You looked like a little princess. Look at the picture I made of you. We Love You and miss you already.

Wedding

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My nephew Chad and his fiance' were married this past Saturday. Congratulations!!! We love you both Chad & Hannah. Check out these pictures.

Luke, Happy Birthday

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Yum, Yum, That cake must be real good.

Dakota first corn on the cob & eating a ice cream

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Check out Dakota eating her corn on the cob. She really thought this was funny. She also enjoys eating and holding ice cream.

I went to the Ga Aquarium with my cousins that are here from South Dakota. I had alot of fun Anna, Naomi & Luke. I Love You !

Dakota's last day at summer school

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This is some pictures from Dakota's summer school class, Dakota with her summer school bus monitor, Cindy and pictures of Dakota with her cousin Jonathan on the McDonald's playground and chilling out here at home watching TV.

More from July 4th at Nash Farm Battleground

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July Fourth at Nash Farm Battleground

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Dakota and I went to Nash Farms with Darlene, Travis for the Fourth of July fireworks show. We also heard Darlene's bus partner's kids sing in their bank "The Regulars Band". Nash Farms is a real battle ground in Hampton. They recovered some of the artifacts in May of 07 from the Civil War. Dakota looks like such an all American girl in her pig tails and dressed in red, white & blue, she looked so cute.

Dakota's new Swing set

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Dakota has her first swing set. Even thou she can't do everything yet, she loves it. We cant wait for Dakota's cousins to come back for a visit so they can swing with her. ANNA, NAOMI, LUKE, MISTY & MIKE, WE MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! I wish I could figure out how to put a video on this blog. I have tried several times and it has not worked yet. If anyone knows how PLEASE let me know.

Look at my first blooms on my first rose bush, so pretty.

Love Ya

Thanks

It's A Miracle! What Beauty!

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The view from looking out my sliding glass door last Sunday night. There is only one thing I can say about this posting. This is for anyone who says there is no God. How can anyone say that and look at something as miraculous as this? All I can do is stand on awe of You!!

Our Home

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Finally I have done a little work in our yard. Check out Dakota's pool and my Gazebo. It is really nice about 7:oo p.m. or very early in the morning.

Dakota learns to climb, or not

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Check out Dakota trying to get something I put up out of her reach. She is trying to climb up and get it herself on her bedroon shelf. She can't go up, she can't get down. She is holding on with little fingers and I go get the camera. This is the beginning of a lot of things she will be getting into.

Me and My Little Angel

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Look how much she has changed. How fast she is growing.

HAPPIEST DAY EVER!!! THE ADOPTION IS FINAL !! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!

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June 6, 2008

Today is the best day ever!! Our Adoption is finally FINAL. I do not have the words to express how I feel today. I am just TOTALLY BLESSED and HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY!!!!! Please enjoy our Adoption Celebration Day. It started with Henry County Superior Court and signing the adoption papers, then we went to Yellow River Game Ranch and to Outback for Dinner. Thanks to all who helped us in our long awaited celebration. We love you all..

Katies' Graduation Reception

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Katie graduated high school YEA!!! and we had her reception here. Here are some pictures from Katie's party. We were so happy that Misty, Anna, Naomi & baby Luke were able to come down from South Dakota. It was good to see and spend time with them. We Love You and Miss You Already. Pam & Phillip had a cookout so all the kids got to go swimming, Dakota is a water bug. Look at sweet little Lila, Yea! Lots of fun.

Dakota first school festival

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Sorry, it has been awhile since I have updated our blog. A lot has happened with us. This is pictures of Dakota's first school festival. She liked the blow up pelican game.

Dakota at the Dentist

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Look at my little, big girl. She did so good at the dentist, even for the xrays. She looks like such a big girl in that big dentist chair. We received a good report, YEA!!!

Our Trip To Savannah February 2008

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I just wanted to share a couple of pictures of our trip to Savannah.

Thank you Misty for your comments. You seem to be the only fan we have.

Enjoy Dakota at the beach and her little birthday party we had for her in Tybee Island.

Dakota at Pet LCBC pet show

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Thiese are pictures of Dakota at LCBC pet show last Sunday along with Nancy. Also, pics of my friends Vickie, Tammy and Sharon with their babies that were in the show.

Dakota Eye Exam

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Dakota and her Uncle Travis swinging. They had so much fun, playing while I was slaving cooking us something to eat.

Dakota at Special Olympics

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Check out Dakota at Special Olympics. There is also a picture of Katie with the girl she participated with. Go Katie!!!! I cant believe your a senior this year. WOW!!!!

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Typical Dakota Pics

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Please enjoy the typical Dakota pictures from this past weekend at home. She is a trip. The faces she makes are so funny. My Little Angel. I Love Her so much!

The last picture with food on her mouth and he twirling her hair is my favorite

Pictures form our latest trip to TN & KY

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I thought I would add a couple of pictures from our trip to TN and KY earlier this month.

We loved our time with Aunt Naomi, Aunt Dovie and their families. I hate it was for such a sad occasion. My prayers are especially with my cousin Dale and Aunt Dovie during this very sad time. I know this will be hard but God will see you through. We will all miss Mary.

It was good to see my cousin Christy's first grand baby, Congrat's Christy!

To; My cousin Katie, I love this picture

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Dakota's first day of school

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Dakota is getting so big, she is now in special needs pre-K. Wow! I cant believe how time is flying by.

Check out Dakota getting ready for her first day of school, her class, with her teacher Mrs. Puckett, her Aunt Darlene her school bus driver Mrs. Denise and Dakota in her wheel chair getting off the school bus. She loves school and riding the bus.

Enjoy I sure do

Dakota is 3

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Look at Dakota she is so sweet and such a big girl

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Misty this pic is just for you. I will add more soon I promise.
Kiss Anna, Kiss Naomi, Kiss Luke, Kiss Mama.

Love Aunt Brenda

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Dakota's hospital stay. This was an experience. I pray we do not have to do this again. I had rather have the test that we can take home for 24 hours. Dakota would stand up in her hospital bed and as people walked by she would give them this real pitiful look. They thought oh that poor pitiful little girl. Then Dakota would laugh, she thought that was funny. The window was right by Dakota's bed so she could look out.

Dakota and I Christmas

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Just a couple of pictures of Dakota and I Christmas. Check us out. I dont know what I would ever do without this precious angel God has sent to me. Thank you Jesus!! I love the picture where Dakota is signing Mama. The picture of us with the polar bear is at Stone Mountain Dakota was not so sure about the bear.

Rub A Dub Dub, Me & My Cousins In a Tub

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Look at me and my cousins playing in the bathtub before they moved.

Thanksgiving in Myrtle Beach

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It was a little chilly so we didn't spend much time on the beach. The picture in front of the tree is Thanksgiving Day at Dixie Stampede. The rest was at the outlet mall. They had all kinds of rides and things to do for the kids.

Dakota at the Stockbridge Tree Lighting

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We went to a Christmas tree lighting at the park in Stockbridge. Look at Dakota watching the puppet show they had. Her little face just lit up. She really liked the puppet show. They also had real reindeer

Pictures

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Please forgive me, I do not know what I am doing yet. I am in the trial & error phase of blogging. I wanted to create this so I could share with my niece and her family in S. Dakota. First things first. I will add pictures to share. Enjoy I sure do.

Love Ya