Then and now!

Wow, so I as looking at some pictures of my kids this past week and i am amazed at how much they've grown and changed just since school has started!!!!

Here is Ecrissa near the beginning of the school year!


And now look!!!!!!! She has gained almost 9 pounds since the school year started!!!!!! You'd think she'd be chubby, but she has also grown about 3 inches!!!!!! She has just blossomed into a beautiful little almost 5 year old!!!! (her birthday in May 12th, she'll 5 years old!!)


And, here is Baby Face Jaryse in September with our friend Denise!
And look at him now!!!! OK, so he still has a bit of a baby face!!!!! LOL, but he has also grown upward a few inches and about 7 pounds!!!!


It's unbelievable to me how much they change in such a short time! Thank you Jesus for the amazing development of the children that you've given to me. Thank you for their lives and for all that they bring to this world. Father, I pray that you'll keep your hands on them and guide us, protect us, and lead us as you'd have us serve you! Amen.

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Anonymous said…
Hi there friend! I am a blog reader from the Philippines. I am happy to found your very interesting site. It is really worth visiting.
April 26, 2008 at 5:31 AM
Rose Anne said…
Cheri Kay,
Those kids of yours are getting even more beautiful(Handsome)!
Isn't amazing how fast they change!
God bless.
Rose Anne
April 26, 2008 at 8:41 PM
The Haiti Lady said…
Beautiful children!! Hey...I know Denise. What a small world we live in!
LeAnne The Haiti Lady
April 29, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Blesh said…
LOL!! Ok, in case you don't know...you have some of the most beautiful & brilliant children in the whole world!

& we all love their most precious & very unique personalities!!

You & your kids are so special to us. Your spirits light up our days.

...and Cheri Kay you forgot to post how much you have grown & changed this past year! We are so proud of you & have been blessed by your friendships.

You are an amazing & awesome Mommy for the two angels that God entrusted to you!

Keep up the great work & keep relying on Him who knows best!

Haiti will not be same for us when you do finally get to go home...

Thanks. We love you guys!!!

Hugs & kisses to your babies,
Denise & family
May 2, 2008 at 7:59 AM
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