Out in the Desert with Grandma

This lovely desert mountain park is just 10 minutes drive from our house.

Ellie and her Grandma Beatrice from New Zealand

This is what the girls got to do while the geeky boys of the house went to Comicon.

This is as good of a picture as I got of Ellie. She ran everywhere.

We Did It !

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together... there is something you must always remember; you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you."
— A.A. Milne

For My Husband

"If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you."
— A.A. Milne

My husband has telecommuted three days a week since I was pregnant with Ellie. He was there for me when I had all day sickness the first trimester. He cooked, he cleaned, he shopped, he picked up and dropped off . In the third trimester I under went every test they could possibly give me. I ended up being at the hospital three to four times a week for stress tests. He was always there by my side. When she was born, he was there.
He got a job promotion just recently and won't be working from home now. I miss him already. He is my best friend and having him here has made those sweet moments I have experienced raising Ellie Beans even sweeter.

Forever Young

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young

                                                                   ~Bob Dylan~

My son graduates from High School in just days. When I think about it; I get teary eyed. He was tiny like Ellie just a few years ago. I love you, my sweet son. I am so proud of you. So happy you are in my life. Now onto bigger and better things! College!

Ellie Found Our Stash of Chocolate

She took a bite of the baking chocolate and didn't even grimace. (Yes, she can open the pantry now).

Jungle Gym Kitchen

Who knew a play kitchen could couple as a baby jungle gym? 

Happy Mother's Day, Mom

This is how we were in 1969. This is how I remember my Mom growing up. She was thin, dark haired with bright blue eyes. Our life was a whirl wind of activity, always. We lived life to the fullest...on a shoe string. Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I love and miss you. Come see us soon.

 

 

Flashback Friday: Mother's Day 2010

I can not believe she has grown so fast. It takes my breath away.