1/18/2014

Blow that Trumpet!!

 
My lil trumpeter…..made it all the way thru a 6 minute concert! ;o) But they did great!!
 
My lil trumpeter…..made it all the way thru a 6 minute concert! ;o) But they did great!!

Little Tom Boy - Summer 2013

 
Is it bad that my DAUGHTERS favorite outside toy is a Tonka Dump truck??
 
Is it bad that my DAUGHTERS favorite outside toy is a Tonka Dump truck??

Dancing in the Rain - Summer 2013

How can I say no? Look at the happy faces!
 
Dancin’ in the rain…..How can I complain??

A Good Cry

 
Sometimes you just need one. Today was my day! Feeling a lil overwhelmed lately with working and being a wife and mom. I feel like I’m losing time with elyssa that I’ll never get back. But I keep in mind that I’m not the only one whose life has drastically changed. My mom has had to take over the business end, Rachel has had to adjust her routine to help out, Trish is recovering from a brain surgery, and Gramma is fighting a physical and emotional battle that we can never begin to imagine……we all have our issues, but sometimes the emotions can get the best of me. Praying that a sense of peace falls over our family soon!

Four wheelin' with Daddy - Spring 2013

 
4 wheelin’ with Daddy

Mothers Day 2013

 
Another mothers day is coming to an end. Last night I had a game night with kids since mike had to work. Then i promised elyssa a sleepover so i slept in her and Haylee’s room. Ethan made me breakfast. Isaac made me salsa at school, and a book he wrote about me. Daddy bought me garden pin wheels and solar butterflies.
I Started my day off at church, then took dinner to my moms house and we sat around watching old home videos. Interesting to see how much we’ve changed, and maybe a lil sad to see how much time has passed by. My baby from back then is now almost 22!
Seeing my Gramma on a 20 year old video was surprisingly hard - younger, stronger and more energetic….Before there was ever a thought of breast cancer trying to take her from us. Lord, touch her and bring the healing she so desperately needs!
I’m thankful today that I’ve been blessed with all 5 of my children. Each one brings something wonderful to my life in their own way. I’m thankful for my own mother, who is one of the best moms God ever created. I’m thankful for my Gram, who keeps hanging in there….showing us the strength and dignity of a true woman and Mother!
 
Mothers Day 2013