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My biggest Little Boy

October 15, 2017

We can't belive that you would be seven today. It seems like just yesterday you were born. We miss you every second and think of you daily. We are ever so grateful that you sent us our other two angel boy's Justice and Revere. We pray that God would continue to help you cross the streets of heaven. We love you and miss you. Love Mom and Dad.

Walking to the tanks and your answers

October 27, 2016

I sure do miss you walking on my heels while we were feeding "da ponies" together.  I remember you asking what we were doing (while you allready knew) when I would tell you that we were feeding the ponies you would respond (THATS RIGHT DADDY WE FEEDIN DA PONIES, THATS RIGHT DADDY).  I miss you asking me if "da ponies" had enough water and me telling you yes they are good. Before I could turn around to eye you, you would say "why" and were allready checking the level with your arms all the way up to your arm pits.  You would then tell me how cold you were and how you wanted to go see your mom.  I sure do love and miss you every second of every day and feel your presence all of the time.  Ride on Pard!!!  I love you with all of my heart. - Love Dad & Mom...

THE MORNING OF LIL DAVE'S BIRTH #5

October 15, 2014

LIL DAVE, it was 0300 in the morning four years ago, I remember being able to hold you for what seemed like the shortest amount of time in the world, I remember the nurse telling me that I would be able to hold you more after they took care of you in the nursery.  I remember thinking "lady, you are messing with a grizzly bear because I wanted to do nothing more than hold you forever".  With encouragement from your mom I let them take you to the nursery because that was what you needed  I remember when they took you I broke into tears because I felt that I was abandoning you but knew better.  I remember becoming overwhelmed with ideas of "I thought I knew what love was all about - LITTLE DID I KNOW UNTIL WE HAD YOU!!! - Your mom and I have been soooooo very blessed to have you as our son in our lives. 

"RIDE ON PARD - MAY GOD HOLD YOU FOREVER IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND - YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE OUR LOVED SON - LOST BUT NEVER EVER WILL YOU BE FORGOTTEN" - LOVE DAD & MOM

Thank you for sharing in his story with us...... 

THE MORNING OF LIL DAVE'S BIRTH #4

October 15, 2014

It was 2430 four years ago today, I went down to the store and picked up enough Pepsi's for all of the nursing staff on the entire floor.  On the way back to the room I was handing bottles off to every nurse that I came across (kind of like Santa Claus), they would in-turn ask me what the Pepsi was for.  I LAUGHED AND SAID MY BOY IS ABOUT TO BE BORN AND HIS MOM IS IN THAT ROOM RIGHT THERE(pointing).  I remember them all giggling at me as I walked on, but was so proud nothing could stop me now.  We got settled into the room and all of us started watching a movie, we had not watched the movie for more than 30 mins. when the nurse came back into the room to check on you and your mom. Everyone except me left the room when the nurse said and I will never forget "Kristi don't push I am getting the doctor - Dad tell your friends they are permanently in the hall, your boy is coming now".  It was all a blur after that as things happened quickly, I remember your mom attempting to break my hands one and then the next, the doctor delivering you and being so thankful that you and your mom were healthy.  AT LAST OUR LITTLE DAVEY BOY WAS BORN- WE/I LOVE YOU SON

THE MORNING OF LIL DAVE'S BIRTH #3

October 15, 2014

Lil Dave, it was about 2300, four years ago we got you and your mom situated into a hospital room, we were waiting on the nurse to come and check on your birth status. I was on the phone with your uncle JR and George telling them to get down to the hospital now because my boy was about to be born.  I then called all of our families and told them of the good news as it was happening - all the while everyone was telling me to calm down and slow down - but i couldn't, WE MIGHT HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY!  The nurse finally arrived and told us to get comfortable because it was going to be awhile before you decided to bless us with your presence.  Your mom said to me "would you expect anything less from our son"?  He was going to hold out for his own birthday and I couldn't change it.  I accepted the fact that were were going to be born hours apart and thought how awesome is that.  They moved us into a longer term room that had a DVD player.  I asked your mom if she wanted me to get anything specific, she laughed and said get whatever is in the Netflix machine and that she really didn't care. Off I went to the store with the biggest smile in the world to gather supplies for the long await of your arrival.  I/WE LOVE YOU PARD

THE EVE OF LIL DAVE'S BIRTH #2

October 15, 2014

It was roughly 2200 four years ago today, my phone began ringing, I was running a root pass on casing and could not stop.  I thought to myself your mom had allready called to tell me that she had made it home safely, oh-well, if it's that important they will call back.  Just as soon as the phone stopped it began again, this went on until I became frustrated and stopped to answer.  It was your mom, she said that her water had just broke and for me to get home immediately.  I told her that it would take me 40mins. and for her to call the neighbors.  I could not believe what I had just heard, you were on your way whether the world was ready for you or not.  Your mom called and said that Jarred and Lonnie were bringing you both to the hospital.  When you arrived at the hospital I will never forget Jarred telling me he could not belive how calm your mom was during the trip to town. We went to check in, I remember your mom coaching me on how to calm down and stay calm - but I couldn't - my birthday might become our birthday. - WE LOVE YOU SON

THE EVE OF LIL DAVE'S BIRTH #1

October 14, 2014

Well it was about 2030 and your mom had just left the welding shop headed for home.  She had been to the doctors office to see how you were coming along and decided to ensure that I was up to no good on my birthday.  I remember all of the guys in the shop giving me a hard time and saying "Don't worry Dave as ornery as she is, she will not be having that boy of yours anytime soon".  They were all laughing and giving me such a hard time because Kristi wouldn't take guff from any of them.  WELL LITTLE DID ANY OF US KNOW WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS - I LOVE YOU PARD

September 1, 2014

I remember this like it was yesterday! It seemed so weird to see David holding a little baby, let alone feeding one! Little David was such a sweet tiny baby. Little David was so content when his dad held him--love them both!! Thanks for sharing this picture Christina!!

Trip to Deadwood

September 1, 2014

Little Dave, I remember when we all rode on the 1880 South Dakota train together we went from Hill City to Keystone, South Dakota. We ended up at the Needles Highway, your dad took us there.  Dad, Mom, Grandpa, I and of course you got out in a thunderstorm, it was crazy. We had a blast! We stayed at Deadwood on Memorial Day weekend and got to walk through Deadwood, we all got ice cream. You loved it! We miss you and your smiling face!! Grandpa will keep on reading those tool magazines for you and collecting hot wheels! We know you loved your hot wheels. We will always remember you and your yellow Mack dump truck. We are proud to have you as our grandson!  Love, Grandma & Grandpa Collins

We first met . . .

May 12, 2014

I was so excited when Little Davey was born that I bought a ticket right away to go to Wyoming and meet my brand new nephew. Kristi was so sweet as a new mom and allowed me to hold and cuddle him endlessly. (As a new mom I now know how hard that can be since you want to hold and keep your new baby to yourself). I remember sitting on the couch for hours even into the night and holding him. I nicknamed him my Angel Baby since he was such a sweetheart, didn't fuss and was so loving. He was a super good baby!! It was an amazing trip and I am so glad that I took the time to visit and cuddle my Angel Baby!! I miss you! Love ya!! Titi Becca

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