Last Day of School

Well, Addy and Molly wrapped up another year at Oak Tree Academy. Addy enjoyed a little lunch with her sweet teacher, Liz, and her classmates. She thoroughly enjoyed the Cheetos :). As we walked through the sea of tearful parents attending the Pre-K4 graduation, I realized I'd be there next year with Addy. Before I knew it, I was tearful just thinking about this time next year. Sometimes I wish they could just stay this age forever!

Molly's teacher, Robin, had and ice cream sundae party for her class. To those who know Molly, you know how much she LOVES ice cream. You can also see her love for Mrs. Robin in the picture.

A Dozen Years Later

On May 16, 1998 we entered the Sacred covenant of marriage. On May 16, 2010, we kissed our three girls goodbye, left them in capable hands, and had ourselves and adult-only dinner. One thing we have come to appreciate, especially after having children, is enjoying a good meal together. We went to our favorite restaurant, Bernards, and reflected on all the years. In years, our marriage is still young, I realize that, but I still can hardly remember my days without Scott. We reflected on the last 15 1/2 years we've known each other, how we met, and our years of "barely making it" from month to month (we have the best stories during that time period)....where we were, where we are and where we want to be. Inevitably, the conversation and thoughts always end up turning to our thanks to God for using our circumstances to bring us closer day in and day out. Let's face it...we are not the same people we were 12, 10, even 5 years ago. As time goes on, the changes we experience always compliment each other and it is just "easy" to be together. We are so blessed to have God, each other, and our little girls! Now, I wonder what the 13th year will bring? Can't wait to find out!

Randoms

Mary Ella put out her clothes for the next date with a note, "I want to ware this"...so cute!

A family of three girls dress-up a lot!

....even to do homework!

Molly throwing a fun two year-old fit.


Molly- five minutes later. What a difference five minutes makes!

Mother's Day 2010

This picture was taken on Mother's Day. Not the best picture of me, but aren't these little smiling faces infectious? Don't they make you smile? Of course, motherhood isn't always filled with laughter. In fact, there are some days I flat out get and "F", but the moments of pure joy, as seen here, refuel me. Here's a little known fact....my grandmother was one of three girls, my mom was one of three girls, my cousin on my mom's side has three girls and I have three girls....pretty crazy, huh? So I was born to be a mom of three girls and "yes" my days are drama filled, pink filled, glorious and sometimes not so glorious days. The bottom line...I LOVE it and wouldn't have it any other way! Happy Mother's Day to all those mom's out there! Of course, all those who meet this day with sadness are always on my heart.

Race for the Cure 2010

This year's Race for the Cure took on an even more meaningful meaning since my mother was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer last August. She was originally diagnosed nine years ago. They thought they had caught it early, but little did we know it had already spread only to be found when her medication inhibiting the estrogen food had stopped working. She has been doing chemotherapy and is responding well to treatment. So we all donned pink (even Scott) to do our part in finding a cure for this increasingly more common type of cancer. Not only has my mom been diagnosed, but my best friend's mom has been treated for breast cancer, and one of my dearest mentors/friends was recently diagnosed. Reality has hit from all directions. A cure MUST be found for ALL types of cancer.

Unfortunately, I did not get the memo that we would be hitting record lows in May, so there was a nip in the air and we had to pull out blankets to cover the girls up with....but we did it!

This is Judy, she has been a pillar of strength for me and is also a breast cancer survivor! Yay Judy!