Lexi and her big brown eyes. Her Grandpa Ortega calls her "Penny" because her eyes are so round and brown. Grandma Allred calls her "Lexi-Lou" for no special reason. She is a special little angel.
Lexi wearing grandpa's shoes!
Lexi - Mother's Day 07
Trevin holding his new sister Lexi. Usually he's trying to sit on her, pinch her or bite her. Sibling rivalry at it's best!
Dale & DeVonne met, fell in love and married within 4 months and that was 35 years ago. We've had our ups and downs, thus the title of our blog. When a joyful moment comes, just reach out and allow yourself to feel every second of it.
We have 4 children who are the light of our lives (just like most parents). Our three oldest are grown and our youngest is 14 going on 30 because he is surrounded by 2 adults all the time!
DeVonne will be doing most of the writing on here and use this as a way to express the life lessons we've learned.She'll do it through pictures and words that come from the heart so here goes . . .