A year ago today was a perfect day. Lily and I went to Walmart and picked out a toy to donate to Toys for Tots. When we left the store the Marines were standing outside with the box. She proudly put her toy in the box and shook his hand. She had the biggest smile [...]

A year ago today was the last time that I saw my baby girl. As my family and friends gathered around and filled her casket with candy, toys, books, blankets and everything that meant something to give to her. She was dressed in her Christmas dress, with a santa hat and princess crown. She had [...]

November 15,2011 Getting ready to go to bed and thinking about the song I used to sing to Lily with her CD. "Lily close your eyes, mothers right here beside. Precious angels are near, Lily have no fear. Precious angels are near, little child I am here." I love you Lily to infinity and beyond [...]

A year ago today I spent the morning with my beautiful daughter and family at the waterpark at Splash Village. As the kids started getting tired we loaded them in the car. A few members of my family and Lily and I went to Bronners. As Lily and I shared a love of Christmas I [...]

When Lily and I went to Florida, she sat on my lap on the plane. We were between 2 guys. I nursed her to help her ears. Right after the guy next to me finished his drink Lily kicked her foot and knocked his ice all over. Luckily he knew she was the cutest little [...]

My dad (Papa) and I used to pretend argue with Lily. He would say you are "Papa's girl" and she would say, "No Im Momma's". Then the other times she would say "I'm Papa's girl>" I would say no your momma's. She would just laugh and laugh. I miss you baby girl! You will always [...]

Where is the justice... As I sat by the tv patiently waiting for a guilty verdict of Casey Anthony, I was so nervous.  I know Caylee is in heaven with my baby girl.  I know they are best friends up there.  I see so much of Lily in Caylee.  Their eyes, their outgoing personalities, their [...]

Lily today I thought about our trip to Splash Village for my birthday. Holding you after a wonderful day together getting ready for bed, I remembered you saying, "Mommy, I love my Owen." You hadn't seen him in 3 months. Your voice was so compassionate. I love your love for others. You are the best [...]

This weekend by the slip n slide, "Toes" came on the radio and all I could do was smile. I remembered the time that you started singing it "I got my toes in the water, ASS in the sand", with a big smile on your face because you knew you weren't supposed to say that. [...]