Memorial Day, not just another day, but a special day.

It is the

VETERAN,

not the preacher,

who has given us freedom of religion.



It is

the VETERAN,

not the reporter,

who has given us freedom of the press.



It is

the VETERAN,

not the poet,

who has given us freedom of speech.



It is

the VETERAN,

not the campus organizer,

who has given us freedom to assemble.


It is

the VETERAN,

not the lawyer,

who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is

the VETERAN,

not the politician,

Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the

VETERAN who

salutes the Flag,

It is

the

VETERAN

who serves

under the Flag
 

I have so much to be thankful for.  Because of those who were willing to give the ultimate gift, their lives so that we may live in this beautiful, God Ordained Country, and NOT take for granted our Freedom.  I am thankful for my loved ones who have served their Country and their God.  Who have taught me to stand up for what is right and to love others as myself.  May I always remember them in everything I do and say.

Girls and Boy night out

Yesterday was a lot of fun for us!  We went over to my sister's house and spent the night.  We spent half the time there baking and making dinner from scratch, dirtying up the kitchen, trying new recipes and just having fun!  We made meatballs for the first time and they turned out so yummy.  I FINALLY made some bread again which I know my family is so thankful for.

We played games and watched movies.  Pigged out on candy and popcorn and chips... just gotta do that once in awhile!!

Came home this morning to get ready for Church.  Ross and Jerry have been out of town helping with a Hunt Test.  I miss them and can't wait for them to come home!!  I am not feeling all that great right now for whatever reason.. this too shall pass!

Am thankful that I can spend time with my family and see my dear friends at Church who mean everything to me.

Sometimes you just need to be a kid once in a while...

Today didn't start out how I had wanted it to.  In fact, it was quite stressful!  I didn't know whether I was coming or going... where I was going to, what time I was going and if I was going!!  Our dog Kato has been sneezing alot this week and I knew that could really only mean one thing... cheat grass.  Which to a dog is deadly.  He has only gotten worse so I knew I needed to get him in, and soon.  My Mom called last night to let me know that My Great Aunt was up from Texas and wanted to see us while she is in town.  Which was today.  No problem, thought I... didn't have a single thing planned until this morning.

I called the Vet and they said they could get him in this morning.  I called Ross... he said ok that should work.  Then I called Ross again saying that our other dog was sneezing... and he said ok get them both in but we don't have $400!!   Then he called me back and asked if they could do his PIN Hip test... They said no, Ross said why?  He was quite frustrated at this point!! As was I beginning to be... so he called a different vet... called me back and said to take Kato to the first one and not worry about Kreitn yet.  Ok.. finally I knew what I was doing and where I was going... my sister said she would pick up our Mom and bring her to her house. 

After getting to my sister's I could finally relax!  In fact, I had quite the fun time there.  Even sneaked some oreos and milk with my Mom and Sister!  I played with my neice, nephew and Brayden, had a wonderful time visiting my Aunt Marie!  Who is still going strong at almost 91!  I hope to have half her spunk and vitality at her age!

Came home and had the Van die on me on the way home... now we need to get that fixed! Oh well... nothing can get me down!!  And I played the game M.A.S.H. with Raelene and found out that I am married to Ross, have 5 kids, live in an Apartment and drive a Lexus and am a Photographer!!  It is fun to play around and just be sillly once in a while!!  I am realizing that I am doing ok as a Mother, that I don't really need the aproval of others and that I just need to do the best that I can do.  Not compare my weaknesses to other's strengths.

How blessed I am to be alive and have the family that I do!!

Mother's Day Crafts

I finally got them finished.. so either I am late on Mother's Day or very early.... but had so much fun!  I love to

make things!!

Tid bits...

So much on my mind... so much to be thankful for!  I am thankful for tooth pain for it reminds me of how good I have it when I dont hurt and to have teeth is such a blessing... not perfect teeth yet but will be!

Mother's Day was sweet.  Every day is Mothers day for me for the way my family spoils me every single day!  We went to my sisters for sish ka bob's... so yummy!  I am making my mom a gift... can't wait till done for I am making one too for me. 

I have been soo busy trying to put things together for our Anniversary next month... I also painted a very old mirror that was white and I transformed it by painting it black... so pretty!  It is an antique and weighs a ton!! Pics coming soon.... I turned my bedroom into a hotel looking room.. filled my home with new family pictures and some amazing deals on frames at Ross.  I love good deals!!!

Jerry's baseball games and Ross' training the hunting dogs has me running from here to there and back.. but thankful for all of it!

I have been trying to stay on top of house work... any one have that one figured out yet???  I have had more energy lately... I think it is because I am in love!!  With my husband, my kids, my life and everything!!

Anyway.. I will post some pics soon... until then...

Kidnapped!!!

I decided to do something out of the ordinary for Mother's Day this year... so, I kidnapped my husband and took him to dinner and then blindfolded him from dinner to his next surprise...the Hotel!!!  A sweet part of it was that I got the hotel on Priceline for a great price!!  IT was soo much fun watching him with all the suspense!

I walked him into the hotel blindfolded and then took pictures of what was done.  My dear sister and mother came to my rescue and decorated the hotel for me that afternoon.  They did a great job!!

I had bought 4 red roses, Sparkling Apple Cider, and then borrowed my sister's fondue pot and we had strawberries dipped in chocolate sauce, and I made a cd to listen to and borrowed a couple from my sister.  I even painted my toenails.... hehe.

IT was so romantic and fun... I can't wait to do something like it again~~  I love my husband with all my heart and am so thankful he chose me!!

My Family

This is my favorite one!

I love this one of Ross and I!  I think I have the best looking husband in the world!

We had fun and very thankful we could get these done!

Lovin' Life!

 just love this sunshine!! But more important.. I LOVE my Family!!

I am blessed with the MOST HANDSOME Husband a wife could ever ask for!!! 

And yes... I have oppossums!!!

Life is GREAT!!! Enjoy the Moments!!