Blessings Beyond

Monday, August 12, 2013

A week with our Family

this is Bud, and he is with Aunt Kim. Isn’t he beautiful! The girls love to feed him treats and snacks. I have finally got to a place that I’ll feed him.

You will quickly see we spent so much time swimming… Smile

Monday we had a sisters day. It was me and my girls, and both my sisters. And various nieces during different parts of the day. Something we had not done in a long time.

First day of swimming was Tuesday at Aunt Lala’s. Love her beautiful yard and wall to hide the pump and all.

the girls were scared of the water and unsure. This is nothing new. I finally knew we had to do something. A dear friend that has a special needs child said it to me, that if I can teach her to swim, you need to teach the girls. You are doing all of you an injustice in letting them and feeding their fear… It took some time to sink in, but for some reason it finally did and it was time for them to swim.

It didn’t take to long! And everyone was happy as could be!

Aunt Lala has some beautiful poms. They are beautiful! And so funny.

But Aunt Lala also keeps her granddog, Brisket. He is too cute!

After a day of swimming at Lala’s, we were back at Aunt Kim’s and they needed to swim more. So they were busy playing in Puppy’s pool.

Wednesday we didn’t get any pictures, but we spend the day shopping with Aunt Kim. It was lots of fun.

On Thursday we went to my friends house and the kids swam. It was lots of fun!

After a day with my friend Laura, we drove back and spent the evening at the park with my sister Lala. It was great!!!

Guess what, Friday it was back to a day at Lala’s and swimming and all. We really had a great time and enjoyed the visit! Tuesday we also sorted out pictures that had been our parents. It was hard but fun too.

The week was busy and not so busy all together. It was really good and much needed! hated the allergies we all had there, and sure didn’t like the humidity! But it was good to see everyone.

Saturday we shopped a little more with Aunt Kim and picked Daddy up from the airport. Then dinner and back to Aunt Kim’s.

Sunday was a wedding and that blog is coming separate.

It was my first trip back after saying good bye to Daddy. it was really hard and I sure do miss him and my Momma, but it was a good time too. It was very much needed time with my sisters and healing for us together too.

Hugs and Blessings,

Family Reunion

We went back home in May for a family reunion! It was lots of fun, and yet it was very hard. It’s my dad’s family and I sure did miss him not being with us! But it was great fun! The kids had fun! And I’m really thankful to have this relationship with the family and wish we had done this sooner.

take note, who is in the water….

Oh do you see the was the leader of playing in the water fountain! All day! She climbed up there and taught the other little ones, how to spray the water at everyone! I’m not to sure all the other parents will appreciate that, but they had a blast and were making memories.

Here’s a picture of me and my sisters.

After being with the family all day, I was really missing my parents, and grandparents. On the drive back to where we were staying we took the scenic route and went some some places that held a lot of great memories.

the above house is were my Grandparents lived! The bushes were not there and I can remember sitting on the porch and the Easter Egg hunts and so much.

This is the little Church that my Grandparents attended. We even had many dinners and get togethers there for all the family, as there was more room for us all, in the Fellowship hall.

So it was a very emotional time, but one of comfort in the lasting memories of my amazing family!

This was our 2nd annual family reunion, and I am really looking forward to many more years and family reunions. I think it’s really important to connect and keep making memories.

Hugs and Blessings,

Saturday, May 11, 2013

What I have been missing….

I knew life had been hard and I had been struggling… But it wasn’t until tonight when I was looking through some old pictures that I realized just how much I have missed. How much I have cheated my family out of. WOW!!

I am not saying our life the last few years has been all bad…. but I’d say we have missed a lot of smiles and laughter and fun! I have tried to do better and be better. But life has dealt some really bad times. Loosing my parents and so much more. But in the hussle and bussle and getting by, not to mention grief and sadness. I have missed out… But more than that, my girls have missed me being all I could be. I was doing what I thought was my best… but it’s not good enough anymore! I look back at these pictures. We had some hard times then too, but these were the happiest times of our lives. We made memories and had fun just chilling out at home! Being silly! Just being happy!

I’m heading back to living for the little moments. For lots more baking and cooking and crafting together! For more trips to the park. More memories filled with smiles and giggles!

Here’s to being a better Momma and Wife. No more cheating them out! Back to living for my GREATEST blessings, my family!!!

Hugs and Blessings,

Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven

Oh how I miss her! She was and will always be the GREATEST Momma ever!!!! This picture was taken in 2007 of My Momma, me, and Lil E.

I bought my Momma a Mother’s Day card. I know I can’t really mail it to her, but she knows.

Here’s to you Momma

Growing up, I had coaches and teachers, friends and family. All important….. all great….

But Mom, you were that one person who was absolutely, positively always there for me.

Whether I was feeling good or a little off my game,

there you were- with everything from proud hugs to encouraging pep talks.

I may not have thought about it at the time,

but now that I’m grown, I know how much it took

to raise me like you did…….. and I’m more grateful than ever.

No one can ever take your place, Mom.

You’ve been there and loved me as only you could do.

And I love you for it!

Happy Mother’s Day.

that card was made just for her!

Sending hugs and love to you in Heaven!

Hugs and Blessings,

Just a Little Backyard Fun

I was trying to get a picture of the three of us. It’s not the best, but it’s a picture non the less.

We love playing out back! It’s something we all look forward to around here. So much that I have to make the girls come it.

I was trying to get y’all a family picture of the 4 kiddos. My 2 girls and our 2 fur babies. But it wasn’t really working. Sebastian would rather play that be still. He is such a lover! And I’m really thankful that God blessed us with such a sweet dog for our family. And Miss Cailey doesn’t really care.

You can find them on the swings most of the time. But they aren’t always just swinging. They are little gymnast and doing “tricks”.

Lil E is truly happiest outside. She loves everything outside. And she loves to run! She has really started liking to kick the ball too.

Lil K likes taking it easy. She will sit and chill and just watch. She would be a bit of a tv child if I let her. But she does like playing outside too.