Happy 90th Birthday Granny!

We spent the day in Oklahoma with my granny. We had such a great time seeing family and visiting with Granny. The cards that everyone sent her were such a surprise to her. She will take her time reading each and every one of the cards. I think it might take her a while.

Looking back at Easter

My kids are growing so fast. I didn't realize how I missed buying the Easter dress and outfit and preparing for the big hunt. I guess they are getting a little old for that now. How do you stop this train.... it is moving too fast!

Who is spoiled around here?

So we gave up having a beautiful back yard..... to have a playground for dogs.

I don't know what it is about these two. They are having a hard time getting along with others lately. I may have to call Ceasar in to reorder the pack! But I cannot help but love these pretty boys.

Who doesn't love hanging out after school on NO Homework days?

Madi, Pay and Bailey are always a laugh a minute. NO Homework days are no exception. Their quick wit and goofy sense of humor is instant healing for my tired and weary heart after a long day. I love hanging out with them, (when they let me) and listening to the radio and hearing about the drama of the day. You girls..... make me happy to be me! Thanks for letting me love you!




Nice glasses!

Spring, a time for new things

Spring is the time of year that we can see the changes that have been in the works for those cold winter months. I love that. It seems like one day the trees and shrubs are dead and lifeless. The next morning, new growth in many colors is bursting through the dark safety of the shrub. That image is so miraculous. The new growth insipres us to try something new, or simply start doing what we love again. Sometimes we need reminders, to be fresh and new, to open our eyes and see all of the colors, all of the beauty. The other thing I love about new growth..... the old stuff, the foundation remains. The new growth finds its place among the old creating a fuller, healthier plant. I really love that.

They grow too fast.

I am feeling a little sad that my kids have grown so fast.  It seems like yesterday they were this small.  I am proud of the people they are growing into.  

Pictures that I enjoy

Meet my Granny.  I am so excited that we are going to Oklahoma to see her on April 11th.  She will be turning 90 years old.  She is still a character.

Jayden was such a little guy, so sweet and cute.  It is so hard to believe how big he is now.  I swear he is going to eat me out of house and home.

I just love this photo.  I think Jenn might have taken this one.  I did not have a digital camera then.  

Scott always finds unique opportunities for having fun.  This photo was taken during our summer vacation.... evacuation.  A hurricane ran us out of Port Aransas and sent us south to South Padre.  

Payten was so proud to show us the yellow ribbons they tied around the trees at her school for the troops.  She was in second grade.  Doesn't seem that long ago.

Madison always finds a way to climb the trees.  I loved dressing the girls when they were little.  Those cute little hair buns are long gone.  I miss those days.