A tree for Logan

A Tree for Logan

On Thursday, March 20th a tree was planted in the Kindergarten Yard of Live Oak Elementary where Logan went, and where Tori currently attends. On Wednesday, March 26th the school held a dedication ceremony and a time of celebrating Logan's life. Logan's K teacher and Tori's current K teacher Mrs. Robin Peters orchestrated the whole event. It was very special and emotional as many of our neighbors and friends from Live Oak were in attendance. Mrs. Siemens the principal said a few words and then Mrs. Peters talked about Logan and how special she was to her. She then called Tori and Braelyn up and spoke to them about their sister and how each of them reminds her of Logan in little ways. She presented them with little heart necklaces that had Logan's name engraved on them. Next, all the children in attendance were able to draw pictures and write notes to Logan that were attached to balloons. They released all the balloons and finished the time off with cookies and juice. The tree is a crate myrtle tree ( not sure how to spell that) and will bloom pink flowers. It's in a location that we can even see it from our house. At the time of the pictures the tree did not have much on it yet, but just the other day Tori noticed "green leaves" on it as we were driving by. It's cute because Tori gets to tell all her friends about the tree and about her big sister Logan. We were so thankful for the dedication and for all the love and support of our community. Mrs. Peters is the best teacher ever. She loves the Lord and is always so bold to share her love for Christ and her hope of seeing Logan again in heaven. We are so thankful for the blessing she is to our family and to our girls.

Logan now has two trees. One here at her school, and there is also one at The Master's College right by the athletic department where Daniel works. Both great reminders of our precious girls and great reminders to persevere and serve until we are called home as well! Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Happy Easter

Easter Sunday Daddy was still out of town at the national tournament so it was just the girls and I. We went to church, then had lunch with many good friends at the Severances, and then had dinner with the Labat family. Late that night we got to pick up Daddy and his team at the airport.

My precious girls
With their buddies Megan and Molly Severance

Brunch to Celebrate Logan

These are pictures from our time with Mom Waldeck and Steve on March 4th, 2008. We had a nice family brunch at Egg Plantation before Uncle Steve returned to WA. We are so thankful they were able to be with us.
Braelyn loves her Uncle Steve! (Tori does too, but she was at school)