May 24, 2007

Sydney's Driving Lesson!

Sydney's driving lesson. Just a preview of what it will be like for us in about 12 years. Of course Ashton being soooo heroic and picking up the car and moving it in place for Syd. Okay, UMM I hope he doesn't try that in the future. This is sooo funny!!




May 21, 2007

A TASTE OF SUMMER...............




We are so ready for life to slooooooooooooww down a bit. Soccer is over. Swim lessons are over tomorrow. Ashton and Sydney are out of school. Raegan gets out on the 30th. Swim lessons will start again on June 4-14 as will VBS. After the 14th our real summer vacation will begin. I look forward to spending time with all 4 children. I also look forward to saving some money on gas not boot scootin' all the kids around.


We will be basically just hanging out, going to the pool, being lazy. We do have some goals for the summer. Raegan wants to learn all of the States and some information about them. Ashton and Sydney will soak up some of that too. I find it hard to put my kids in any summer activities. I want them to have a break from doing something and being committed to something. I want them to relax and have fun.



Here are the kids enjoying a "taste" of summer.


I also have the most hilarious video to share. Soon!












May 3, 2007

She's my twin!



Okay, NOW that she is the most beautiful person EVER. I would say I definitely look just like her!

I crack my self up!

May 2, 2007

I am blessed !

Do you remember Christine McFadden? She has been on the Oprah show a few times. She had four children. Her ex husband came to her house one morning and shot and killed all four of them. She could not move on. Every time she has been on the show I have cried and cried. She is always in my heart. She came on a second time and like 16 viewers were touched by her and choose life. She gave them hope. She was on again today. The story still upsets me. However, she has found love again with a new husband and twin girls.

Being a mother is the hardest thing you have ever done in your life. As rewarding and fulfilling it is, it is hard. There are so many days and moments that I just want to give up! Walk out the door and never look back. Then I think about the life they would have. They would always be telling themselves, " what did I do, why was I not good enough" etc etc.... As you know I am not one to just give up I am a fighter.
God has given me new life. He gave me the best man on earth and four beautiful, wonderful, intelligent, loving children. I have gifts. I feel blessed. I have gratitude for what I have and the responsibilities that God has given me. I have the job of raising and teaching my children how to continue this ( I cant even put it into words) Christine's story puts it into perspective for me.

I was overwhelmed with joy for Christine. I am soo happy for her. Yet, I will always have her and her story close to my heart.