90 years on Earth, but forever in my heart

My G is special.  I could put it many different ways, but that sums it up.  She's always been there for me.  I am blessed to have my grandma still with me.  She turns 90 today. 

GG looks great and has always had a great outlook on life. 

Her faith is amazing.  She just glows with the presence of the Lord.  I know that He is her strength.  I hope I can grow up to be like her and age like she has. 



A beautiful woman who knows what is important.  The lessons she has taught me are priceless. 



She's hid many Easter eggs for me, played many Goldfish games with me, cried with me, hugged me, and shared too many books to count with me.  I would dress like her when I was a little girl and she is still a stylish lady.  She is precious to me and to my family.  My kids love their great grandma.  I'm glad that they have her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY G!!!  WE LOVE YOU!

  

Broken

Well, it happened.  Bryce followed in Brenna's footsteps instead of the other way around.  April 29th was when it happened.  At about 2:30 in the afternoon, my phone rang, my house phone rang and then they both rang again.  My stomach dropped and I knew something had happened.  It was the school and it was Ashley.  I called Ashley and he told me that the school called him.  Bryce was in the office with a hurt arm.  Brenna and I got in the car and drove the two blocks to the school.  Sitting in the office was my son.  Gently holding his arm and tears about to fall, he looked at me.  I gathered up his stuff and headed to the car while dialing the doctor.  I knew.  I mean we just did this in December with Brenna.  A couple of hours later he was in his sling and a splint. 

Monday we found out it was the same break as Brenna just the opposite arm.  Now, with his arm in a lime green cast he will finish 2nd grade.  His friends, teachers, family and baseball team has filled the cast with their signatures.  He couldn't finish baseball.  He missed field day.  He missed his end of the year party.  Through it all he's done pretty good.  He's ready to get the cast off and have fun this summer.  June 1 is the date he's looking forward to.  Bryce said it best, "At least it won't interfere with my boogie boarding."

All I ask is that we don't have to go see the orthopedic for a long time.  If the kids really want to go, I would rather just take them by to wave.

Hello Kitty and Princess Bouncer

Hello Kitty!  Princess Bouncer! 

Those two things describe Brenna's birthday party.  She turned four.  After much discussion and changing of her mind, Brenna chose to have her party at home with a bouncer in our front yard.  I was good with it except the worry about the wind.  It was a legitimate worry.  The Panhandle has been windy, very windy this year.  Her day had to include Hello Kitty, bouncer and less then 20 mph wind.  It happened.  Her face when they set up the bouncer was wonderful.  She loved it.

She loved the cake.  Hello Kitty didn't stay on it the best, but she didn't care.

 Brenna wanted Bryce to help her blow out her candles.  She loves her brother and looks up to him.  (notice the sling on Bryce's arm - more on this later.)

Brenna's Mustang

She loves it.  This may be the only one she has.  I can't imagine her in a "real" car.  It's a scary thought as she travels up and down the driveway and around the cul-de-sac.  It's pink.  It's Barbie.  It goes fast (for her).  What more does a four year old need?  Nothing.

The kids had fun and I must admit it was a great day.  I enjoyed watching my baby celebrate her 4th birthday.  May all of her birthdays be filled with friends, family, laughter, and happiness (and a bouncer doesn't hurt either).

Turning Four

Brenna

                                             

 

It happened.  Another birthday has come and gone.  I guess I should be glad it wasn't mine (yet).  I still have a few months before I get a year closer to the big 4-0.  Brenna's birthday was Saturday.  It seems like yesterday when I told Ashley it was time to go the hospital, and he wasn't sure he believed me.  One week early, my baby girl arrived with loud screams.  Even my doctor informed Brenna that it was her choice to arrive early, not the doctor.  Sometimes, when Brenna is upset (yea, it happens every once in a while) she can sound just like the day she was born.  Where does the time go?  She's not a baby anymore, but she'll always be my baby.  Brenna is full of life

and has great personality. 

I can't wait to see what her future holds.  I hope she walks in faith, loves fully, and experiences all of life.  I hope she learns to build character (even when she doesn't want to).  May she have grace,

strength,

courage,

 

and love

as she walks in this world. 

Oh, she'll also need patience. 

Here is one of my favorite pictures.  It is of two of the most important ladies in my life, my GG and my daughter.  I'm a lucky person.