something old...something new

This is my Mother's Day gift. I was perfectly happy with the flowers and other things I got and had forgotten about wanting this picture, then Daniel went to my favorite store in Columbus and got it for me! I love "Petals and Vines" and I love that family of mine!


I got these things at a yard sale. When I told Daniel I wanted 1 of the coke crates he said, "it is old and beat up." I said, "exactly, it makes me feel better about myself." We compromised and got the least beat up one. I have also been wanting a new crock for untensils and got this one cheap!

Amateur Photography

I am in a big hurrry to get Jacob's invitations sent so I had to take my own pictures to put on them! DJ, I am looking forward to seeing you and having you do the real thing! It has been a long time since I have seen you! My wedding day, I think! You say I haven't changed since then??? You are in for a big surprise!

Gettin' started

Yesterday was a busy day! I finally got the scrapbook and the paper to start Jacob's book for his graduation. Now I need to head into the abyss and start sorting pictures! FUN! FUN! FUN! I put the book and papers into a bag hoping that the 2 would become 1 and save me alot of work but it didn't happen so I guess I am on my own! I look forward to the walks down memory lane as I start this book but I am going to have to stay busy. If all goes well I will be headed to Indiana in a few days to get his pictures done! Can't believe my 2nd son is graduationg already!

Where are you?

Somewhere out there 'neath the pale moonlight, someone is thinking of you and loving you tonight! Where are you brother of mine? Why are you on my mind so strongly larely? I know that the chances of you seeing this are small but my sister heart wants to tell you how much I love you and miss you. I know we don't always get along and we don't agree on much but you are still my big brother and I will love you until my heart no longer beats. Life is just too short to bicker over petty differences!

We are a family

I've been thinking about my family and how alike we are but also how different. First there is Daniel, He likes meatloaf and thinks I make the best, I hate meatloaf and think if I make the best he has had some nasty meatloaf. He likes COKE and I like PEPSI, of course, that is the choice of the new generation! He takes life seriously and I do to an extent but I laugh more than I probably should. Oh, well. He buys me buttermilk even though he hates it. I guess we are even, I make meatloaf and he eats it.
Then there is me, I am different to put it nicely. I guess that will never change. I just want to always be able to enjoy life and love and be loved. Next we have Jonathon, my quiet son. Hard to believe that we had conversations before you were 2 since you are so quiet now. You are so much like your dad. Reserved, intelligent, steady and a hard worker. You even walk like him! Along comes Jacob, someday you will make a great husband and father. You are the advocate of the little guy. Sweet, charming and a great help! You have also been blessed with a good mind. Seth, what a kid! You are the family comedian, you get your wit from me and your intellect from your father. You listen to radio hosts and they make sense to you! You are cute, funny and loyal to the ones you love! Our little caboose, Abigail, you may not of been planned but you weren't an accident! You round out our family very well. You are more like me than you are your dad. You are sweet, adorable and funny! I love you all!

The best laid plans....

of mice and men. Ok, I am not a man but when I left work this morning I had my day all planned: I was going to go home and eat. After that I was going to bed. We ended up going to Wal-mart for Lasagna noodles and before I knew it I had several other things.
I still planned to go to bed but when you are greeted at the door by your beautiful daughter and she tells you how glad she is that you are home and your 18 year old comes in and says, "she's here! she's here!" and gives you a huge hug it kind of makes the thoughts of a nap fly out the window! Seth was glad to see me too. My meal ended up being: lasagna, green beans, slaw, homemade breadsticks and strawberry shortcake! I love the shortcake recipe I got from Daniels mom, it is so yummy! I shared our meal with my mom and our neighbor. I really enjoy cooking and it makes me happy to fix good food! I made a mess in the kitchen and Daniel came in and said something about me making a mess when I am home and Seth said, "yeh, but she makes really good food so it is worth it!" Thanks guys for a great day! I love you all! Oh, and to top off this day I beat Daniel in a game of UPWORDS!

STOP!!!

Someone please stop this merry-go-round and let me off! Last Thursday I got up and came to work to do a 48. Saturday, Daniel and Abigail picked me up at work and we went to Wal-mart and Kroger. Went straight home, made lunch and a carrot cake, took Daniel to work, went home and frosted the carrot cake, took carrot cake back to my client to serve on Mother's day. Went to Wal-mart to take Daniel carrot cake and to shop more. Stopped by the library to check email. Went to laundry mat to do upteen loads of laundry, went home to put away laundry and start a load of hanging clothes. Ran into moms to give her MD gift and chat for awhile. Went to put clothes in dryer and start another load. Went upstairs and crashed on couch for a few minutes. Finally got laundry done and took a shower. Went to get Daniel at 11:00. Fell into bed at 12:00 got up at 6:15 got to other clients house by 8. Worked a 12 hour, came home and ate, visited with Daniel and kids. Got to sleep around 12. Got up at 6:15 again and did another 12. Mom picked me up and I came home to chill with kids for awhile. Got up and came to work at my regular job. I could work all the days I want for the other client but I am done~~~I am exhausted and my family needs me! All I have to say is thankfully I am not real big on trying to make myself beautiful! I just concentrate on not looking like a cave woman right now!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

I know it is early but I won't have internet access until next Tuesday because I am going to be working a different job for a few days! Anyway a very Happy Mothers day to my own mom and my mother-in-law! 2 great ladies! Last year was a hard year for us and without both of you we wouldn't of made it! So many times I wanted to quit but you both reminded me of what was important and somehow I pulled through! Thank you both! Being a mother is perhaps the hardest but most fulfilling job I have ever had! Thank you kids for your love and understanding when I fall far short of what I should be! I am glad to be the mother of, Jonathon Michael, Jacob Daniel, Seth David and Abigail Celeste!