I have "LOST" it!

Ok, if you know me, you know I really don't like many TV programs. I like stuff like my all time favorite, COPS, Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, The First 48 - can you tell what I wanted to be when I was little? I just really have no interest in dorky reality shows, prime time game shows and definitely not any show involving someone getting a rose. Give me a break!

However, our newest staff member and his wife, Jessee and Kathleen have gotten us hooked on "LOST". I really didn't think I would be interested, but last night as I kept watching episode after episode and it was 1:50am, I thought, "I have to get a grip!" It's really a great show.

If you need some true entertainment to just relax, try it. It's worth watch!

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a 4 year old!

Today, or yesterday (May 19) Hadley turned 4. We had a great day. Due to the fact that we have already had her party because we thought we would be in China during her birthday, we had a low key, family kind of day.

Check out these great pics! Birthday Breakfast, Visiting the NICU to see "the teeny, tiny babies", lunch with Mom and Dad (more importantly the free dessert) and a movie with Dad. What a fun day!

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Happy Mudders Day to Edybody!

Happy Mother's Day to Everyone! We are blessed to have such great moms. Chad and I both are wild about our mothers. Hadley thinks her mother is "growing bigger and bigger everyday". I am now in the process of teaching her the sentence, "My mom is a size 6". Is that wrong? Well, if it is, I don't wanna be right!

We are in full Mother's Day swing here at the Keck household. Chad has taken Hadley out for breakfast this morning and to run errands so mom could do some work. After the write this, I plan on taking a long Mother's Day Nap. Yes, I am milking it for all it's worth!

We wanted to take this time to send a shout out to our moms and all the moms that have inspired us over the years. This also goes out to everyone who is a biological, spiritual, adopted, foster - you name it... mom....

Thank you to my mom who is such a cheerleader for me. Also, thanks mom, for answering the phone when I call for the 17th time today...

Thank you to Chad's mom (I am writing, as Chad speaks) - "for Rockin' the Universe!"

Thank you to my sisters, who I get to talk about "how our mom did it" and how we will probably never arrive at that point...

Thank you to Leeanne, my sisterinlaw who is way better at me at staying in touch!

Thank you to Terry Sims, my spiritual mom for sharing so much of herself (time, food, etc) to me in college and beyond. You inspire me to fall more in love with Jesus.

To Bernie Baker, Hadley's other mother... I will never get over how you took care of Hadley in the NICU... and how you took care of me. 108 DAYS!

Thank you to Selena Procter who is my "Pastor's Wife" mom. Thank you for being such an example of truly enjoying this weird "job" we have as wives of pastors.

Thank you to Karen Shively for loving "Mom Jeans" and Target t-shirts - the "Mom Outfit" of our generation. You make me laugh!

Thank you to Amy, Amber and Deb - for loving my little one like family.

There are many more, but I will stop for now, I want you to enjoy the show! As Hadley says, "Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls!.... Hadley Keck!"

Check out our American IDOLL!

Visit Shepherd's link to see Hadley singing "Happy Birthday"!

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Remember to share "the little things"!

I got an email from a precious woman at my church. Anna Braswell sent me an email telling me about what Hadley said tonight at Cubbies... I wanted to be sure it was on the blog so she could see it in years to come. From the mouth of babes....

"Also, Hadley was so sweet tonight at Cubbies. We were asking in circle time for the kids to share anything you did this week that was fun, or special way God has blessed you, and questions like that, and Hadley said she was thankful for her brother Shepherd in China, that you are going to bring him home soon, later i asked her if you did anything special for shepherd's birthday today, and she said she blew out the candles, I didn;t quite get all of that sentence when she said it, but it is very obvious she is excited to be a big sister,and it blessed me to hear her speak tonight. Anna Braswell"

Hadley was referring to her blowing out the candles on Shepherd's birthday cookie. We explained that she got to blow out the candle because Shepherd wasn't here yet. She took it all very seriously.

The next time you notice something from your friend's child, be sure and tell them, you may never know how much it means to someone to hear the sweet words your child it saying....

We like hangin' out with Barbie

We have a new friend. Hadley and I visited her twice last week.

She is small, black and likes to lick your face if you will let her.

Hadley has named her "Barbie" and she is a doll.

Hadley and I are both animal lovers. I would have 5 dogs if Chad would allow it. I suspect Hadley will be the same way. When we go to Target, we like to go over to "PetLand" and visit with some really neat four legged friends.

The worst part is leaving, of course. One day, Barbie might just come home with us!

Just kidding, Chad!!!

A Date with Daddy

Last Friday, my little girl had a date.

Mom helped her get ready. We started with a long nap (mom got in on that action, too!). We moved on to a bubble bath, pedicure and the perfect hair-do.

While I was getting her ready, she looked at me totally serious and said, "Am I getting married today?"

My heart fell into my stomach. I was already panicking about the prom and she had fast forwarded into marriage.

Hair done, toes dried, dress pressed. The time had come for Hadley's date to pick her up.

The doorbell rings and I walk Hadley to the door where Daddy is standing on the other side, flowers in hand.

Hadley beamed and I fell in love with my husband all over again. He took her to the Father/Daughter Banquet at church. They ate dinner, listened to a speaker and danced.

It was magical as you can see in these pictures. I know Hadley will certainly have high standards for the man that picks her up for the prom - not to mention a husband. That's because Daddy is laying some serious ground work. Any man in Hadley's life will have some big shoes to fill.

Thanks, Chad for showing Hadley what love is! You are a great daddy!