Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Our Mom's 80th Birthday Celebration

Back row: Janet, Colleen, Mary, Steve, Sue, Lynn
Front row: Tom, Mom, Rob  


Our Mom's 80th Birthday Celebration

On Jan. 3, 2015 in Charlotte, NC, our mother Lila Martin Parker celebrated her 80th birthday. All eight of her children were able to come and join in the celebration. As many as the spouses, grandkids and great grandkids who could also joined us.

We love our Mom!

Steve Martin
Love For His People, Inc.
 
Mom and her three sons (Rob, Steve, Tom)

Mom and five daughters (Colleen, Mary, Janet, Mom, Lynn, Sue)

 Mom and all who could come to her 80th birthday party

Mom with husband Bill, and eight children

Friday, June 27, 2014

Josh Martin is 36! A few photos down memory lane... (and a video for the fun of it!!!)

Josh Martin - 2014


Josh Martin is 36! 
June 28, 2014

Following are some photos of our son, 
Joshua Louis Martin, our first born one.
We are proud parents for how you have grown,
As a man, with all the good you've sown.

Taken over the years, 
with family, friends and more,
We thought it would be fun to share
With all we know, who love and care!

We love you Josh!

Dad & Mom

  Josh, Chelsie, Dylan Joy, Jensen, Daniel and Logan - a few years ago.
(Brother Ben did some artwork with this one...)


 The Florida trip in 2013.

A little jib and jabbing for Josh!

 At sister Hannah's wedding Oct. 2013

Helping the youngest one, Jensen, at Chelsie's brother Caleb's wedding in Florida - 2014

 Father's Day June 15, 2014 in North Carolina

Ben, Hannah & Josh
East Lansing, MI - 1983?

Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1988

May 2014 for Mother's Day in Charlotte, NC
Josh, Christen, Ben and Hannah

Some family vacation in Kentucky - 1997?

Fort Lauderdale - 1987?

Kindergarten - East Lansing, MI - 1983?
 
The Bacon family - 2014

East Lansing, MI - 1984?

May the good Lord continue to guide, provide, direct and fulfill your heart's desire in the coming years Josh.

Love you,

Dad & Mom



Thursday, June 26, 2014

Laura Jean Unzicker Martin is 55!!! - "My Sweet, Sweet Dove" - a poem from Steve

Laurie Martin

My Sweet, Sweet Dove
Born June 28, 1959

It was a glorious time, that special day in 'Fifty Nine,
When Laura Jean came forth; no cry or whine.
Lorraine and Otto were an especially happy pair
Joining big sisters Linda and Judy  - already there!

Peru, Illinois was His chosen town for thee,
A quiet place in the Midwest you see.
This little Princess, now "Laurie" she heard
As you grew and sang like a pretty bird!

The days passed by as you learned a lot
In schools of the town, from teachers taught.
Summer time at the pool and May's Drug too
Rounded out those years through your high school.

Just past eighteen, down the aisle to meet,
Your charmer named Steve - swept off your feet.
Josh came first, then Ben and Hannah;
Christen was fourth, calling you Mama.

Around the country, to Michigan, the next seven,
Then on to Fort Lauderdale and 7-11. 
North Carolina came fast in 1994,
Now it's been 20. Shall we have some more?

In churches and ministries you have served them well,
Singing and giving - I surely do tell.
And now its 55, a number of more grace;
The Good Lord has given you the double place.

Blessings on ye head, my bride, my good wife!
Happy Birthday to you! I think I'll say it twice!
Happy Birthday to you! For it's a day of love,
For Laurie is special, my sweet sweet dove!


From your husband of almost 37,
Love you, my love,
Steve



Sunday, May 4, 2014

Christen's Birthday on May 4 Every Year!


Our Christen! 
Birthday May 4

Christen, Andrew and son Jack 2014

Christen with Mom and son

2009 - at Charlotte Speedway
(Dad took the photo)

2009 at the Billy graham Library with family (Dad took the photo.)
 
With sister Hannah

Oct. 10, 2012 with Proud Papa

Mom, Andrew, Christen & Dad Oct, 11, 2012 at Heritage/MorningStar

Engagement ring - 2010


Christen, Dad & Mom - 2009

Christen and Laurie

Hannah & Christen

 Ben, Hannah, Mom & Christen

Robbie Phillips prophesying over Christen and Andrew - 2011

Father-in-law Michael Blade praying over the engaged couple 2011

Son Jack & Christen

Mother's Day May 2013 with both families - Blades & Martins 
(2 sets of Martins with big brother Josh's family))

Michael, Mary Ann, Andrew, Jack, CHristen and Anna Blade

We give thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ for giving us our 2nd daughter CHRISTEN on May 4, 1987, in East Lansing, MI. It was just four months before we moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL when Christen became the 6th member of our family.

I remember very well when we were going to call her "Kristen", and the Lord Jesus Christ distinctly said her name was to be spelled with "CH" and to be named "Christen", for she would love Him. And so she does!

We love our Christen, and are very proud of her.

Dad and Mom
Steve & Laurie Martin
Love For His People
May 4, 2014



Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Our daughter Hannah Elizabeth is 30!

Hannah Elizabeth Martin
January 29, 2014
30 years old!!!

    Hannah Elizabeth Martin - 1991


Thirty years ago this day,
On the 29th of January;
From heaven above He sent
His Hannah Elizabeth to us.

Since that first day in our home,
She has been a delight in our eyes.
Smiling, laughing, sharing her words, 
A mighty woman of God for sure.

We bless our daughter Hannah
With His guidance and His love,
As she raises her own family now
With passion and heart from above.

Happy birthday Hannah!
We love you so much!
Keep seeking the Lord and His,
For all those you touch!

With our eternal love,
Dad & Mom


Hannah, Christen and Zoe - 2008

Hannah and nephew Jensen - 2008
  
Hannah, Josh, Ben & Christen - 2010

Jonathan and Hannah - 2012

    Hannah & Jonathan - 2013 engagement

    Oct. 12, 2013
    Hannah and Dad

Wedding Day - Oct. 12, 2013

Hannah 2014