Today is the 2nd anniversary of my mom’s death. I can’t believe how fast 2 years has flown by. I miss her today every bit as much as I did the day she was taken from this life. I do have happier thoughts and don’t cry as much when I think of her now. It’s easy to stay busy with your life and not think about those who have passed. It is also easy to stay busy with your life and not realize the purpose for which you were made. Though my mom and I had a hard road I know that who I am today is based on the life that I lived then. Through good and bad your family is what matters most. Remember that even if you are the worlds worst parent there is still hope. I wasn’t close with my mom until after I started college. I actually didn’t even talk with her my 2 last years of high school when I lived with a foster family (My best Friends Parents). God gave my mom and I another opportunity to care for one another and even in the end share god by going to church together. This was the greatest blessing to me. My mom was a great Grandma and treated our foster kids as if they were her own grand kids. I enjoyed getting to see my mom with Lilly and I know she would have loved Graysen so much. I often see bits of my mom’s personality in Graysen. I see some in myself as well. It is a nice reminder of who I am, where I come from and where I am going.
I love you and miss you Mom but I know your in good hands!
Note: yes, my Christmas tree is still up. Yes, I plan on taking it down at some point. Yes, we had a fun time despite the tree being up. Yes, I still am enjoying my Christmas tree lights at night.
Here are pictures from the party yesterday. I used decorations I had left over from other parties. I think it turned out pretty good for winging it. I made Stuffed Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes and Bacon wrapped Asparagus. It was good! The girls had Heart shaped PB&J with sprinkles that Lori made. They also had mini cupcakes. Don’t worry they also ate Pork Chops and Potatoes. The girls really had a good time playing together. We had chocolate fondue for dessert. I think the chocolate covered strawberries were Graysen’s favorite. For Valentines day I got John a game called Settlers of Catan. It was fun but we stayed up way to late last night playing it. Here are some pics from the party. Enjoy!
We had three days of Valentines activities. Friday we went to dinner as a family to Macaroni Grill. Saturday Kim and Russell took us on a double date to Johnny Carinos and to the Movies to see When in Rome. Then yesterday we had a Valentine party with the Carpenters. It was a GREAT weekend! John spoiled me this year! Thanks honey!
We had a great 3 day celebration of Valentines Day! The full story with pictures will come tomorrow. Here’s a pic of my sweet valentine girl and my loving hubby!
Graysen has been escaping the pack-n-play at Amy’s for the last few days. When she escaped she destroys her room. (Sorry Amy!) In an order to try something new we bought a mat for her to take naps on in Amy’s living room. This was a great success. Amy said she didn’t even get off the mat. She was asleep within 30min of laying down. Here are some pictures of my big girl! A little blurry but still cute.
