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Dee Dee said…
You have a beautiful family! Hope all enjoyed Easter.
March 24, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Tink said…
Love the pictures! Is Ivey starting to walk? She looks so ready standing in the picture.. You all look GREAT! Thanks for sharing.
Brightest Blessings
March 24, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Shannon said…
Gwen,
Thank you for your comment. I came here to look at your Easter pics now. Great photos and I LOVE Ivey's dress and her monogrammed bib......OOOh la la;) I also see a great big cowboy belt. Hey Pard'ner! And in the background of the pic with your sons and Ivey.......look at the parents in the background. Everyone is in the "stoop down to take a pic mode" ........ thought you might find that funny. Your family is beautiful!!!
-Shannon in Austin
March 25, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Mayhem And Miracles said…
Everything about your family is gorgeous.
March 25, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Renee said…
Looks like you all had a great weekend, Gwen. Ivey looks like she is continuing to do so well..standing tall like a big girl!

I still have the idea in the back of my mind of getting together. Life has been turned upside down for right now so I don't know when it will happen.
March 26, 2008 at 9:55 AM
Anonymous said…
What great photos! Looks like it was a beautiful day for an Easter egg hunt too. I hope they all found lots of eggs and had a great time. Your boys look so handsome, and Ivey looks so cute standing between them.
Love, Sheila
March 26, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Edgemommie said…
Gwen,
Jessica shared Ivey's site with me.
What a beautiful family!! It is amazing to read about the strength you exude as a mother. It is inspiring. Happy Spring to you and your family. Your amazing words undoubtedly speak for all moms. I love the song too. It makes me want to go hug my Anna and Mollie!!! Rachel Edge
March 28, 2008 at 9:25 AM
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