Photo date with Amanda

Goofing around with film...taking my beautiful daughter out for a photo date.....We had a fun time, till we started running out of light! Here are a few of my faves ! These are the moments I treasure ...alone time with each of my kids i know is a must.

 Amanda has the most amazing personality I have ever know. She is always so positive about things.
We all know how hard middle school can be. The  pressures, expectations from teachers, homework loads and dealing with other personalities. Amanda is a leader and seems not to follow others, she stands her ground and on her beliefs, sticks up for people when they are being bullied, and seems to always carry a positive attitude as much as possible. Yes she has her moments...as we all do....but I can tell you one thing that I think is so great that I admire about her......It never matters how someone els may be acting, grouchy or mad..,  she will just brush it off and not let it ruin her day or her mood!   I told her the other day that I love that about her and how hard that is to do. I really think that is a great quality to have.   I told her I wish that I could do more of that with my own life. xxoo

A Few Summer Highlights....

With Terry working his new job and a very busy summer season for him he did not have an opportunity to take time off so my girls and I took a road trip to go visit mom and have a little time by her pool side. It was great to see my family while home, especially my grandparents who I am so lucky to have in my life!! I realize more and more how lucky I was to have grandparents in my life while growing up, and I have many great memories I will forever cherish with them. 

 Big sister is always teaching Grace something new...this week she worked on swimming and Gracie loved it!

The bond of these two sisters will never be broken!!!

our new dresses and excited to go out for dinner with grandma and papa!

 cherish the moments...No matter how big or small they are!!

 my two lovely Grandma's!!  Luved my time with you two!!

 My Grandpa... He is 89 years old and a spit fire!!. He has worked his tail off his whole life managing his own business which by the way he still works. I'm not sure what he would do if he was not building homes and selling them. Even with emphysema and his eye site slowly degenerating...he still has such a strong will to keep doing, keep going and making the best out of the day. Every time I see him I take a "self" pic with him..he always thinks it is hilarious !!!

 PRICELESS

Some hair extension fun!! Some liked it and some hated it...LOL..

 Soaking in the last weekend of the water park. We did not even come here all summer long..Guess I am not even sure why..it was about 90 degrees..perfect day for it..and the kids especially had a good time. !!

 Gracie and Daddy tubing!!

How on earth are these two growing up on me soooo fast!!?? It has really hit me this summer that Bay has only 3 more years till he is off to college. Ok, so I will try not to think about it too much, but it's reality..The big question is ..."how do i still stay young"...LOL! Yeah I know one day I will look in the mirror and say "yikes I look old"..

Happy Birthday Grace!!

to our very sweet and precious baby girl..Happy Birthday little Gracie!! We love you with all of our hearts!! My precious baby girl is growing up so fast. 4 years old today. She is so smart, beautiful, kind hearted, sweet and caring.  It is amazing to me how fast time goes. We are so blessed!

I give thanks today for God blessing us with you!!! I also can never forget your birth mom who I know is remembering you.  It brings tears to my eyes .....and yet joy to my heart for the gift she gave you and to us!

sum pics from party....

4 is FUNNNNNN!  Gracie Decorated the cake :-))) mommy baked it .

 papa went wild for Gracie and bought her an ipod...mommy thinks is was for her though..

 a little pin the tail on the donkey!!! LOL...

more pics to come....

Bloggers..HELP...

Can anyone tell me why I can not post pictures anymore. Google blogger is telling me I have hit my photo limit. Really? Has anyone had this problem ? If so How do you get it to work again..Thanks so much!

Hit My Quota For Photos On Blogger? Huh? HELP

So today I am trying to update my blog when suddenly blogger says I have hit my limit on photos that I have uploaded. I clicked on the instructions to tell me how to make this right, but from what I am seeing It looks like blogger now wants money for me to get more storage. Has anyone experienced this before and if so please HELP me!!! What do I need to do!!! Thanks so much!! Tina

Our Little Eun ~ Growing so fast

 Almost 4 years old and sweet as ever. I always call Grace my little Eun!! She is the delight of my heart! Below is her with her "Bun Bun". Bun Bun has been with us forever!! Since she was 8 months old. As you can see in the photo, she was so happy to have a picture with her bun bun.

 Every pose you see is her own pose....she loves the camera and is always trying different poses! Terry says she watches me too much...lol

We had a fun time playing with the camera!! luv you little Eunny

Happy Sweet 16 Bailey

Happy Sweet 16th Birthday Bailey Patrick!!!!

 Amazing to me how fast time flys by... one minute he was a toddler getting into everything, and then suddenly he is this young man who is much taller than me 6ft. and lifting me up all the time for a hug. Bailey is definitely my hugger. There is rarely a morning that my son doesn't give me a big hug, and a hug goodnight. I seriously treasure that more than he knows!!! I luv this boy with all of my heart. I remember spending my entire pregnancy sicker than a dog..literally sooo sick. Could not keep food down for anything. I was in pre-term labor on mothers day, which landed me in the hospital 2 times, then in bed rest for 3 months..Till finally our little miracle showed his little 5lb 12oz cute face to the world! I love being a mom..it is the best rewarding job on the universe!! 

Instead of a big party, he just wanted simple..wanted to go out to eat and keep it on the down low. So we did...but had fun at the same time.

Here we are !! Two teenagers and one toddler!! Oh yeah...nothing better :-))

Little does he know that Texas Road house will embarrass you on your b-day!!!

Bailey and Amanda!!

 YEP...Bailey's TURN TO RIDE THE HORSE!!! Yeeehawwww

We love you Bailey with all that we have. We pray always the very best for you and that you will always ask God to direct your path through your life!! People may disappoint you, but God is always there no matter what!!
 Happy Birthday sweet son! I love you always, MOM xxoo

Amazing Clouds...

The other night I just had to grab my cell phone and snap this photo of the clouds outside my house. I walked out and they put me in total awe... I think God was busy making art for us to all enjoy! Luved it.

New Hair Cuts for Sisters

 This week I took both girls for hair cuts. It was really Gracie's First real hair cut. I think about 6 inches came off!! Little Angeled Bob just like mine. She did awesome and as you see was proud of her new little hair cut.

 Both my girls looking soooo pretty. Can't believe the closeness these two share!! Warms my heart!!

Miss you Dad

Yesterday marked the day my dad passed away 16 years ago. He was only 42yrs old.  Mom and I were talking about how long it has been since we have seen him. It does not feel like 16 years to us. The pain of missing him is still the same.  I took a moment alone yesterday and wrote on a balloon. Sat on a special hill and let the balloon go. I watched it float up to the sky. Took a while of silence to just remember him..to miss him...to send him a message through the sky..and to cry. Yesterday was a really sad day for me. It hit me and I was in tears off and on that whole day.
Tonight we had family over for dinner and they each  wrote on a balloon. The kids let them go to the sky too. I was glad to share that with them.
We love you dad, and even though it has been 16 years we all still miss you just the same, but also know you are watching over us every day!