Eleven years ago today I lost someone very dear to me, a beautiful person.... my mother. My mom died very suddenly on a Sunday afternoon just prior to the evening church service. She was only fifty four years old. We had no time to say good bye, have a final fling or give a good bye hug. It was something that we did not plan on, wish for or want to happen, death is just so final and ugly!!!!
She was a wonderful person..... my best friend really. She was my cheerleader and always believed in me. I am just so thankful that we had the relationship that we did, and I have nothing to regret. There wasn't a day that went by that we didn't talk on the phone or see each other. I was her "baby" so I suppose she spoiled me just a little. She loved to watch the boys and spoiled them too. She was just a great mom!!
I miss her beyond words and still grieve the loss of such a loving mother. So today, just like every year since that day, I am sad, and wish for what will never again be.....my mom at my side.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Queen Ruby
Alayna was invited to Connor Davis' birthday/costume party. She was so excited that she was invited. She went as "Queen Ruby". ( I thought it ironic that she decided on that name..... as my nick name in high school was Ruby!!!!.......Remember that Stellie???) She was so anxious to get out the door, that she had the dress on all day long. When I walked in the door from work she informed me that she was ready to go!!! After much persuasion she finally agreed to take shower and let me comb her hair. Her crown completed her look, and she dubbed herself Queen Ruby. She looked so cute, just thought I would share a serious pic that I stole from Angies blog site.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
An Old ladys week at a glance....or maybe two
Well, I have been putting off blogging because I didn't have pictures....but that might take forever, so here is a blog entry. This week has been very, well challenging!!! Monday I had a birthday, I now am an old lady of 35, as if that wasn't enough, my day at work was horrible. Generally, I really really like my job, but on Monday I was thinking that floor nursing might look good again!!! Finally I was able to go home, and walked into a NOT CLEAN house. The kids had done their normal and not cleaned up after themselves.....thus a very messy house!!!!! I really wanted to sit and cry, but realized that it would not help the situation, so I started in cleaning up the mess before I even shed my lab coat!!! Dave tried to redeem the situation when he got home, and took us all to Olive Garden for dinner!!! All those carbs can really cheer up a bad situation!!!
On Wednesday I was scheduled to go out with some ladies from church for my birthday. I haven't been out with friends sans kids in a LOOOOOOOOONG time!! We were to leave my house at 5:30 and meet Heather at 6pm. Jordan had called me at work telling me we needed dog food, so I went to Walmart after work. I was slowly browsing the aisles and then finally left. I stopped at the shoe store just for fun .....then realized it was 5:22 and I had totally forgot that we were going out....in 5 min. I ran to the van calling all the way stating that I was coming...I did manage to make it home before they came but only by 2 minutes!! This just cemented the fact that I am getting OLD and Forgetful!!! We had an wonderful time, I don't think I have laughed that hard in a long time.
On Thursday I had to go to Indy all day for meetings. I was treated to some gourmet food that had names that I never heard and truthfully would rather not try again. My dear husband left for a four wheeler trip with some guys from the church while I was in Indy. I am praying that he returns safely on Saturday, with all his arms and legs intact. He called me to tell me that they were having fun, one guy had to be life lined out because he rolled the four wheeler and his leg bone was sticking out.....but they were having fun!!!!!
Last night life finally slowed, I took the kids to Lafayette and got the movies for a late night. I also got myself a beautiful new Vera bag. I am truly a Vera Bradley fan, and have been eyeing the new pattern since it came out. After the week I have had, I believed that I deserved to treat myself.......so I did!!!! I will post pics later.
I really need to clean my house today....but think I will take the kids to the zoo instead. So.....off to wake some grumpy Gardners and have a good day at the Zoo!!!!! The house really doesn't know any better anyway!!!!! :*)
On Wednesday I was scheduled to go out with some ladies from church for my birthday. I haven't been out with friends sans kids in a LOOOOOOOOONG time!! We were to leave my house at 5:30 and meet Heather at 6pm. Jordan had called me at work telling me we needed dog food, so I went to Walmart after work. I was slowly browsing the aisles and then finally left. I stopped at the shoe store just for fun .....then realized it was 5:22 and I had totally forgot that we were going out....in 5 min. I ran to the van calling all the way stating that I was coming...I did manage to make it home before they came but only by 2 minutes!! This just cemented the fact that I am getting OLD and Forgetful!!! We had an wonderful time, I don't think I have laughed that hard in a long time.
On Thursday I had to go to Indy all day for meetings. I was treated to some gourmet food that had names that I never heard and truthfully would rather not try again. My dear husband left for a four wheeler trip with some guys from the church while I was in Indy. I am praying that he returns safely on Saturday, with all his arms and legs intact. He called me to tell me that they were having fun, one guy had to be life lined out because he rolled the four wheeler and his leg bone was sticking out.....but they were having fun!!!!!
Last night life finally slowed, I took the kids to Lafayette and got the movies for a late night. I also got myself a beautiful new Vera bag. I am truly a Vera Bradley fan, and have been eyeing the new pattern since it came out. After the week I have had, I believed that I deserved to treat myself.......so I did!!!! I will post pics later.
I really need to clean my house today....but think I will take the kids to the zoo instead. So.....off to wake some grumpy Gardners and have a good day at the Zoo!!!!! The house really doesn't know any better anyway!!!!! :*)
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