Happy Birthday

In one year...…

Prestton overcame his reflux and has been a healthy active little boy to date. He watched the movie “Cars” everyday for almost 2 months and found a passion for trains.

Trynnity fell in LOVE with princesses, planting seeds and Jaxon!

Devynn donated her hair to locks for love. She tried volleyball... and hated it. But found some her confidence in herself. PRICELESS!

Baylee pierced her ears again, continued to play the saxophone, made NJHS, and gets better at her volleyball skills at every game. She has tested the boundaries of her tweenhood and found that sometimes being herself is what is MOST important.

Dad got his job back, my brother lost his job and my mom moved into her new condo. My mother-in-law and I have new boundaries set... unspoken of course.

We made our annual trip to the big D! Alisha flew into Tucson to make the 16 hour trip with us. LOVE that girl to pieces!!! A lil slice of happiness is sitting on the back porch with AC enjoying a Dallas summer evening while the kids run around in the backyard (Marley and Tucker too!)

Billy and I took the kids to Seaworld, San Diego Zoo and the beach. We had a blast and time went by way tooooo FAST! Baylee fed the Sting Rays, Trynnity touched the Sea Stars, Prestton hated the Ocean and Devynn decided she should work with animals when she grows up.

Two of my closest friends tied the knot! I am so happy for them!!!!

One found out she was having a baby (he made his debut a couple of weeks ago!)

Another friend left her husband to find her happiness. All I can do is love her and support her.

I found one of my dearest childhood friends through FB. WHAT did we ever do before this??? We hope to make plans for a mini reunion soon!

My Grandpa died. My heart aches, eyes well up and burn. I get choked up to a point that I can’t breathe. I miss him! If only… Grandma I hope you know how much I love you and think of you EVERYDAY!

I quit my job. WOW! That was scary, but by far the BEST decision I ever made for myself. Maybe one day when my little ones start school I will go back. But for now my new endevour as a stay at home mommy and preschool teacher is what fits best.

Realized what TRUE friends really are. I think you always know who your best girls are, but they always stand true when the chips are down. And hey, I am not perfect! But really??!! Karma...thus my glass will be full.

And a friend died. Yet another unexpected blow and the reality check of how short life is. Don’t take things for granted. Live in the moment! CHERISH IT! LOVE IT!

It’s been a full year. I have so many things to be thankful for. And for all the things that didn’t go as planned, failed, were a surprise or unwanted- I am taking what I can from them and moving on. Picking up the pieces to make the best of what is given.

Make a wish... sure! Why the heck not??!!! Dream BIG! Believe and make it your own way!

oxox