Lynette

Yesterday I lost a friend who was dear to my heart.  My friend Carol and I would visit her every Tuesday at the nursing home and we'd read and study the bible with her.  It's not easy to lose someone who became a big part of your life.  I know that now.  Lynette was an awesome person.  She was 61.  So why was she in a nursing home?  She had PSP.  A rare form of palsy in her brain that affected her eyesight.  But not her heart.  Lynette is the first person (who I'm not related to) who has told me that I was a good friend to her and she loved me.   She didn't just say it once.  She was always telling me.  I think it was so I wouldn't forget.  I will never forget though. We had some great discussions.  The thing I regret is that I didn't get to go see Lynette last Tuesday.  My mom (aka the best baby sitter in the whole world) was sick.  And something kept telling me to go see Lynette.  But I got to busy and let life get in the way.  I feel sad.  But I know that Lynette is no longer suffering and someday I'll see her again and she won't be sick.  Until then I know she'd want me to get on with my life and quit wallowing.  I suppose I will do that for her.  But for now I just want to be alone.

So.......

"Mom, Mom, Mommy, MOM!! MOMMYY!!!! MOTHER~!!!!!!"  And that is usually the breaking point of my day.  I love my children.  I do.  But at times I'm so tired I could scream.  Poor poor pitiful me...  So in order to keep my sanity I have been doing a bit of photography, crochet and making some bows.  Here are a few pics.  None of the dishcloth and hot pad I crocheted because I gave them to my neighbor.  She is always bringing over treats and she is just so nice!  :) There are still some nice people out there.. and they deserve hand made stuff made by me  :) This is my beautiful niece Brandi about three weeks ago.  She is now the momma of Bentley.  He is adorable and I'll be posting pictures of him as soon as I get over there and do them.   Love, me ;)

still sick

Okay this cold crap I've got going on is getting pretty old.  I can't hear I can't breathe and worst of all I can't smell or taste.  Now I can deal with not hearing.  Not breathing alright. BUT seriously!!  Not being able to smell or taste is the worst.  I eat because my belly grumbles and I fill the tank.  But there was no enjoyment in that yummy chicken sandwich with pickles, avacado, cheese and tomato. :(  No joy.  Because I can't taste or smell my food.  Argh!  Well I would usually about this time of day be downing a pepsi (half for energy and half because I like the way it TASTES!) But what's the point?
signed,

woman who knows for a fact that HEAD COLDS SUCK and misses her pepsi.

Summertime! (finally)

We have had the longest winter EVER!!  I'm so tired of clouds and of course here they come.  Well it has been awhile since I blogged.  Mercedes is soooo gorgeous!  She just started ballet today and is loving it.  It is a short class just two months but that is perfect for us.  I'm so excited for her.  Everything is about dance for her.  Ashley likes to dance as well but shows a passion for animals that I have never seen in any kid her age.  She is 16 months and quite a spitfire.  I've never seen so much energy in my life!! :) I love them though and they do keep me busy!  Hopefully Mercedes and Ashley can start swimming lessons as soon as this darn weather warms up a bit more. We are excited for summer!
Mike and I are doing great! Mike is working hard and trying to fit in a summer somewhere.  I am chasing children and fitting in hobbies where ever possible.  I still love to crochet, do photography and have taken up bow making.  Super fun stuff but hard to do with kiddies.
My mom and dad are redoing some stuff for our basement and I am super excited about that.  They are awesome!
Well I don't have any cool new recipes or crafts or anything because I'm not that creative but here are a few new pictures I've taken (well not that one I'm in of course) that I really like....until next time!

It's almost February...wow

I can't believe I have forgotten about our supercute blog.  Maybe it is because of Facebook.  Okay it is SOOO because of facebook.  Well since August we have been up to....well...holy crap I don't remember.  Sorry.  Okay well lately Mike is great.  A very wonderful person, I still wonder everyday if I'm dreaming when I wake up next to him.  Mike is my other half and the love of my life.   Mercedes is a complete joy.  She is so smart and makes me laugh on a daily basis with her super imagination.  How many 2 year olds do you know who talk to their toes?  Ashley is a handful.  I'll be the first to admit she may be the reason we only have two children.  But she is the sunshine in my life with that smile she melts my heart.  When she says "mama"  it is truely the most joyful song I've ever heard. 

Well here are a few updated pictures of Ashley and Mercedes.  Until next time....probably it will August.  Ha! kidding...(I think)....

August

Summer is almost over and I find myself wanting to go school shopping.  Sadly I have no one to school shop for yet.  Oh well.  Soon enough I suppose.  I will post updated pictures soon!

July already? wow..

My babies are 2 and almost six months.  WOW!!  Where has the time gone? Seriously?  I blinked and the convention was over and now my babies are growing and time just passes on and on...
Mercedes is so gorgeous and super smart.  She is now potty trained and although she does have an accident every now and then she is doing really really well.  She says more things every day that shock me and positively adores her sissy. 
Ashley is so sweet.  In fact I call her my sweet Ashley.  Except when she's fussy then I call her Samantha (LOL! Gotta love me Sam;)  She is rolling over to her side now and is eating baby food...::sniff sniff::...I can hardly believe it.  She is such a joy and is always smiling.  She loves watching her Mercedes and will just stare at her and stare.  It's super cute of course. 
Mike and I are doing great.  We are considering a vacation in September to Disneyland but nothing set yet.  Other then that it's daily life.  As long as everyone is safe, healthy and happy that is all that matters.  Here are some pictures of my definition of love....