Our Nine Kids!

So originally I was going to do an individual blog about each child and I had even finished one about each of the girls. But I decided I didn't want to go with that approach so I opted to do one with all of them in one.
1 - Stetson Blaze (Layne?) Holman
DOB: 5/8/94 = age 14

2 - Justin Andrus Holman
DOB: 10/2/95 = 13 (next month!)

3 - Cassidy Lucille Rice
DOB: 12/11.97 = 10

4 - Hayden Todd Holman
DOB: 11/4/98 = 9

5 - Ammon Jerrold Rice
DOB: 7/12/99 = 9

6 - Treyton Heber Holman
DOB: 12/7/99 = 8

7 - Rachel Linda Rice
DOB: 9/12/01 = 7 (Friday!)

8 - Savannah Bailey Holman
DOB: 5/6/02 = 6

9 - Kerri Lois Rice
DOB: 5/21/04 = 4

As you can imagine our home is often pretty crazy! You might be surprised to find out that it is not nearly as crazy as we imagined it could be. Since we both came from large families, having loads of children around is not new to either of us. Although we can be honest and admit that it is sometimes overwhelming we love being parents to each and everyone of these 9 wonderful children. As a mother I have always loved my children and as a step-mom I can honestly say that I have grown to love my new children as well. From the time I was a little tiny girl I wanted to be a mother and it would seem that my prayers have been answered, I have the big family that I've always wanted and it really couldn't be better. There is a reason for pretty much every song on our list and one in particular is dedicated to my children. It describes what I hope and dream for them better then I ever could. They've heard me say it every time it comes on the radio but it truly is our wish for the. The song is My Wish by Rascal Flatts. The words are:
I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow
And each road leads you where you want to go
And if you’re faced with the choice and you have to choose
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you
And if one door opens to another door closed
I hope you keep on walkin’ ‘til you find the window
If it’s cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile
But more than anything, more than anything
Chorus:My wish for you. Is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small. You never need to carry more than you can hold. And while you’re out there gettin’ where you’re gettin’ to, I hope you know somebody loves you. And wants the same things too. Yeah, this is my wish.
I hope you never look back but you never forget. All the ones who love you.
And the place you left, I hope you always forgive and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get. Oh, you find God’s grace in every mistake
And always give more than you take. But more than anything, yeah more than anything
Chorus: My wish for you. Is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small. You never need to carry more than you can hold. And while you’re out there gettin’ where you’re gettin’ to, I hope you know somebody loves you. And wants the same things too. Yeah, this is my wish. This is my wish I hope you know somebody loves you. May all your dreams stay big.

We sure love you guys!!