For My Mama

Dear Mama, Tonight, I imagine you dancing at the feet of our Savior. I know you don’t hurt.  I know you aren’t sick.  I know you have no worry and no care. I know you see the beauty and meaning of your life. I know you rest. Today, like most every day, I have picked up my phone to talk…

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…and Matthew’s 14th Birthday

The year Darby was born, we had birthday cake for Matthew at our local hospital.  He said she was the best birthday present he had ever received. This year, we’ve celebrated with dinner out, cake and presents at home…. …of course, his cake had to have braces! …get it “Yo-Da Man?”…Hahahaha….ahem. To dear son, Matthew, This last year has been…

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Family Life

A few random pictures from yesterday…so many things are changing in our world.  – Time never stops.  I know the children are growing.  I know I only have one chance to live each day. I’m thankful for them all….   If you see Paul, please tell him you notice he’s growing some facial hair. He’s giving it his all! It’s…

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Darby Turns Two

Can you tell someone had a little cake icing?? It’s OK…we’ve been celebrating birthdays. I’ve had more cake than I care to admit. Darby liked her cake, too. It didn’t make it from the kitchen before we noticed it was missing a piece…. It’s been a quick two years. It’s hard to imagine her so big- it seems like yesterday…

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Mama’s Bathroom

We’ve been working right at a month to prepare mom’s house to sell. The little things, I think, are what bring me to tears. They just remind me of her so very much. I feel like I could just run my hands across them and almost feel her with me. I decided to snap some pictures of this bathroom. Mama…

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Visiting Jacob

Paul and I dropped by earlier this week for lunch with Jacob at his new job…. He really like his position and seems to be learning quite a bit. We enjoyed spending time with him!

Pure Joy

Jackson, 9 months… (yes, I know he’s got a cookie smooshed on his shoulder…such is life with toddlers! *smile*)

A Favorite Gift

Emma, made this for me this past Mother’s Day. It was definitely a *favorite* gift. I’m a blessed mama.

Something Fun

I found in my mom’s things… A napkin from my parent’s wedding. I had never seen one! They were so pretty!

Visiting…

Paul drove me by to just sit and cry for a while….