Thanksgiving Thursday

• God, Jesus, Holy Spirit...without them I am nothing!
• My Family (Keith, James, Maggie, Franklin & Lucy)...I love being a Wife, a Mom, a caregiver...Mom was not the Plan, but now it is my desire. Crazy how God knew the desires of my heart...He is so AWESOME!
• My Parents and my "other" Parents (in-laws)...I enjoy being a daughter and I love and respect the parents! Without them I would probably be sitting in a corner rocking ; )
• My Friends...I love you all; you make me laugh, cry, smile, skip, frown, everything in between!
• My Work...I really enjoy helping others...I am glad to be useful!
• My Life...would not change it!

Splish Splash...

James and Maggie are really becoming comfortable in the pool...their new thing is to splash the water. I am beginning to think they splash just so they can laugh!

being cOoL in the pOoL!!

This is their third time in the Pool and I think they love it! It can only get better, I'm sure.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

After watching her brother, Maggie has finally learned how to crawl. We have been hearing reports of her rocking on her knees or she took two crawl steps today. Today, it is official...she can crawl! Yea Maggie!

Thanksgiving Thursday

Where to begin...

• hats: we all wear different hats: mother, sister, aunt, bff, worker, daughter, partner (sometimes in crime), confidant, lover, provider, and the list goes on...why can't I just wear the ME hat for 5 minutes.
• shoes: in style, not in style, comfortable, reliable, squeaky, dirty, worn out, brand new, cute (synonymous with painful), and the list goes on...why are they so content with just being needed, I could learn from them.
• computers: desktop, laptop, mini, smart phone, iPhone, and the list goes on...why when I feel overwhelmed, can I not just shutdown and reboot? They do.
• weddings: big, formal, simple, extravagant, destination, budget friendly, over the top, informal, and the list goes on...why can it not just be about the Marriage, that is all that matters anyway.
• prayer: simple, long, specific, apologetic, praise worthy, spoken, written, silent, and the list goes on...why is it so hard to understand God always hears us no matter the presentation!

So, just be yourself, thank your shoes for carrying you, reboot when necessary, love your other half and Pray...
Love to you all!

Memorial Day

Maggie enjoying her pool float. She is definitely my water baby!










James was a bit "iffy" in the pool float. We will get lots of practice, so maybe it will get better.


The Memorial Day party was great! Lots of friends and LOTS of FOOD! I am so glad that we can all get together to enjoy each other and celebrate those that fought and died for us to have the freedoms we have. Thanks to all Military and their families for the sacrifices you have made for me & my family.


Thanks Candice for posting picks of James and Maggie (so I could borrow...I have no pics from Monday)!

Wow...That's a BIG Bath Tub!

Sunday was our Pre-Memorial Day Party with our neighbors. We were not sure if the weather was going to behave, but God blessed us with a BEAUTIFUL DAY and no rain.
Early Sunday morning, we found Mr Frog testing the temperature...with the heater working the water temperature was a Perfect 85 degrees!















James and Maggie were able to enjoy the pool for the first time. Unfortunately, James and the sun screen did not get along, and therefore my little boy had red, blotchy, watery eyes for the beginning of the party. We were able to rinse out his eyes, and put him down for a nap (which he skipped earlier due to excitement). Maggie was the Princess of the Pool...She LOVED it! Keith finally got her out, not because she was fussy but because she was becoming a raisin. This summer is really going to be a lot of fun with them!