There are 7 Kids in this family... Randi, Collin, Sharla, Alex, Katelyn, Erin, and baby Ian. All of this kids hold a special place in my heart, as well as their special mother, Stephanie. Lets back up... Several years... to about my 7th grade year. I was about 12. Stephanie Baird was my math teacher. I had no idea that she would turn out to be such an amazing mentor and woman in my life. All through middle school and High School she tutored me in math and I would babysit her 4 oldest kids. I sort of became the "big sister" to Randi, Collin, Sharla, and Alex. Collin always told me he loved me but we had a totally separate relationship of big sister little brother. Our relationship was more of a "hey.. Don't tell anyone I said this but I really do love you!"
Collin left this world way to young and I miss him everyday. But I know God has a very important reason why he took Collin off this world at such a young age. I will always cherish those memories of him hugging me, making chocolate cakes with him, and playing outside and bobbing for apples (some fun things we did when I babysat).. I love you Collin Joesph!! We loved him a lot... But God loved him more.
Going back to the rest of the zoo...
Randi, She is one of my mini me's... She is such an amazing artist!! I cant imagine life without her. She is such a wonderful girl and has an amazing future ahead of her!! I always try to be there for her when she needs me. She is such a strong young woman and I know that she can do whatever she sets her mind to. I am so proud to call her my little sister. I know I have big shoes to fill as her big sister!
Sharla and Alex crack me up. They are always full of energy and love to laugh. They make me smile just by looking at them.. they are always up to something!! This picture is of me and Alex. Randi was standing in too. Sharla was too busy shooting baskets to take one with me!
In 2006 they realized that she was pregnant with twin girls... They wanted to name one of them after me I was (still am!) honored that they wanted to name their child after me! July 31, 2007 Katelyn and Erin were born!! They are a handful but are absolutely amazing little girls. Its funny... every time... no matter how long its been or when I go from blonde to dark dark brown... Katelyn ALWAYS is attached to my hip and runs up to see me right when I get to the house. She is my little mini me! Erin just is such a goof ball... if we can keep clothes on her for an hour its a successful day! haha
Here is Katelyn... My mini me :)Ian is in the back ground!
Then little Ian was born. Such a precious little boy. He is such a toot!! he will turn 2 soon... I dont know where the time has gone!!!
Now, Stephanie... She is such an amazing woman. Her faith is incredible and never failing. She always treats me like one of her own, always cares and always wants to know how I am doing even through everything she has been through the last 2 years. She never fails to show unconditional love. I love her more than words can describe. She is truly such a perfect example of supermom. I dont know how she does it!! With 7 kids I would be pulling my hair out!! But she somehow is a wonderful mother and a freaking awesome teacher!!!! I know her wonderful husband would agree with me on all of that!!
This is also blake... We both were Stephanie's Students... and now adopted children!Erin in also in the picture!
I love you so much Baird's!! I can't wait to spend the summer with you all at the pool this summer!! I love and miss you more then words can describe!!!!
from the human jungle gym,
big KK
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