Happy Mother's Day...

Although it is quite dreary out, it has been a great day. Enjoyed a wonderful church service, lunch (that I didn't have to make any part of) and shortly am headed to take a quick snooze...in my bed!!!! My girlies gave me a plate that they made with Mimi...too cute and then also a camera bag for my new camera and gear! I am very excited about both gifts! I remember making plates for my mom when I was younger...Beans was the most excited about that gift I think. Of course, my favorite thing today was the card from my husband. He is always very sweet and sincere and I look forward to his little notes on occasions throughout the year. Hope you have a great day. Here are a few shots from last night. My youngest brother and sister had Prom last night. I don't have any pictures of them with their dates to post (need their permission) so you just get to see how cute the two of them are! Oh yeah, for those of you who knew, my dad's knee surgery went well on Thursday and he got home on Saturday. He is sore but doing well! Thanks for the thoughts and prayers!

Ty man...waiting for Kierst to be ready!

The classic lilac bush that has been a part of ALL Prom pictures!

Her hair was so pretty...had to include a picture of it!

Did I miss LOST this week?

I had a nice evening at a friend's party, came home so my husband could go meet his friend, who just came in from CA, and was geeked that I was going to be able to sit and relax and watch LOST! Girls even went to bed like champs, and those who have heard me complain before, that was quite a feat! 8:58...come down, plop on couch...NO LOST!?!?!? Or did I miss it...was it on last night??? There aren't too many shows that I like to watch, especially now since everything is delayed from the writer's strike, but I really was looking forward to brainless entertainment!!!

So, instead, I came down to the computer. One of my favorite spots! I went through some pictures from the weekend and of this week. Here are a few of the girls to enjoy. Also am throwing one in of my niece. They were in town from Dayton, visiting my mom since she had surgery last week. And, if you have talked to me lately, you have also heard about the flood in my parents basement. I am putting a picture up of the heap of garbage that everyone (but me, since I was in sessions, and came at a point where I was useless) worked so hard on getting out of the basement. I DID get to help load it into the dumpster though! :) By the way, the flooding was a total blessing in disguise. It was in need of an overhaul, and it sure is hard to save anything when it is soaked!!!

The Garbage!

Can you tell my kids are used to their mom constantly having a camera in their face?

My niece H...doesn't she look so much like my M??? Cousins for sure!

Dancing with her shadow...again, loving having her picture taken...especially when having the ability to use her free will to do what she wants in the "shoot".

Okay...I am liking this next one. It is a little bit different, but I love that the focus is on her feet. She was working so hard at making herself swing, and kicking her feet out so hard...it was too cute!

M climbing up the ladder to the slide...like a big girl! Can we say "Yea!", Mom doesn't have to place her at the top 500 times in a row this year!!!!



Loves swinging...especially at her BF/Cousin's house!

Her eyes are so darn pretty...

Total G face here...

All in all, the past two weeks have been crazy...scary...lonely...busy...fun...exciting...

Hubby was out of town for a week...leaving me feeling crazy and lonely, but with everything going on, the time went fast and he is home safe...God seems to have things under control with the best timing.

My mom's surgery went sour with a nicked artery...very scary, but God kept her safe and now is doing well. Thank you, Lord.

Parent's flooded basement...adding to the craziness...again, a blessing in disguise!

My brother Noah landed a fabulous job...during normal people hours, making great money...
Lucas got the part in Spring Awakening...read previous blogs for catch ups...
Tyler (lead of Grease this year...also see previous blogs) won Bedford Idol and a $500 scholarship and went on to win the Monroe County Idol competition and a $1000 scholarship and also getting to record a single with Hunter Brucks...
EXCITING, FUN, BLESSED!

So some pretty cool things kept me going through a pretty rough week!

Well, I would like to say now, that this will probably be the longest post that I ever write here!!!! My goodness!!!! Hope you weren't too bored! Time for BED!!!!

Love Them

Here are a couple of pictures from today...I love these two little cookies! :)