Kitchen Sinks

The kitchen sink seems to be a favorite place for me. It brings fond memories of when my children was small . My Mama used to give the kids baths there if the need arose. It works good for me with Hayden also. I did try the bath tub but he proved to be more that I could handle. You can tell from the photo he is enjoying it.

10 Months

Here is Hayden at ten months. He is crawling and pulling up now so he is checking everything out. He is hard to keep up with but he certainly is enjoying his freedom.

Hayden Turns Nine monthsThat Is

Hayden was nine months old July 10Th. His Aunt Miranda came for a visit and I think they got to know each other pretty good. He also got to spend his first night with me while his Mama and Daddy took a couple of days vacation. He is growing so fast.

Time

I can't believe it has been so long since I posted anything. Time has a way of passing to fast for me. I have heard it said that this happens as we age. My days have been busy with just daily routines. We did make a trip to Texas last weekend for Miranda's graduation she received her Master's degree. We had to make a short trip but we would not have missed it. We are very proud of our daughter and all she has accomplished.

I was thinking of Mama on Mother's day and meant to wright something then .My Mama was so very special to me I loved her dearly as I am sure all of my siblings did. She was always there for us and made sure we had what we needed. I know she went with out things so we could have more.

The things I remember most was her being there for me. I know we didn't always see eye to eye on things but for the most part we did. When you grow up and have children of your own you really appreciate and understand why your parents corrected you and tried to lead you in the right way.

Being a parent is the toughest job I have ever done. I know I made mistakes along the way and probably would again. Family is just the most important thing to me.

My Mama went home to be with the Lord twenty three years ago today .It seems such a long time since I have seen or heard from her. On the other hand she is still with me and always will be she lives in my heart the love she gave me lives on , the things I learned from her. I can just close my eyes and see her and at times when I am troubled I can feel her near. I thank God for the mama he gave me and the time we had together even though I don't know why she had to leave us at the age of fifty nine I have to trust God and know that He knows what is best for each of us.I am attaching a photo of Mama working in the yard her favorite place to be .Also one taken on Mother's day I think . Mama was my best friend as I grew older and had a family of my own . A day never passed that we didn't talk with each other. There is one thing that happened the first year after Mama died. She had flower beds around the yard there was one out in the back that had different flowers in it. My sister Martha and I were walking around looking at different ones in the yard and talking about Mama and how we missed her and how she loved her flowers.We noticed this rose bush in the bed that had not been there before it had small white roses we made the comment that maybe it was a sign from Mama not to be sad that she still was near us. Well it bugged us that we didn't know where it came from or what kind of rose it was we started checking and found it in a book it was a Fairy Rose. It bloomed that first spring and never was seen again so I feel it was from God reassuring us Mama was okay.

Happy Birthday Lesa

Happy Birthday to my sister Lesa. I want say how old you are just that your like me just getting better. I hope you have a great day. I wish I could be there to celebrate with you. I know your girls will be happy to party with you they are such social lites. I wanted to post a picture of you and me . Of course when I went looking through pictures I couldn't find many. Did we never have our picture made together? I did find the Christmas one you must have been around four. The Baby one is when you were fifteen months,then eight years.

You were always such a sweet little sister. I know we all spoiled you since we were older. I want you to know you are still special to me and I love you very much.

Now remember me on your birthday since I'll be doing the church yard and bake sale this weekend.We will celebrate later it seems to be a rare thing if we ever get together on the actual birthday but we always have fun when ever we get together. Enjoy your day I'll be thinking of you.

Austin Turns One

Our nephew Austin celebrated his first birthday with a party on April the seventh. You can tell from the picture that he was enjoying the cake .I think all the family had a good time just watching him . Hayden seemed to enjoy the party also before you know it he will be turning one he is growing so fast. It was a good family time day

something we don't do enough of.

Hayden And The Swing

Hayden came and spent the day with us . It was cloudy and a few drizzles of rain. We did manage to get out side for a while and take a stroller ride.
My sister Lesa gave me a baby swing seat that Bridget and Tessa had out grown to add to my swing set for Hayden.I put him in it today to see if he would like it. I think you can tell from his beautiful smile that he loved it. He was having such a good time when his Daddy came to get him. Oh well there is always the next time-------