{Capturing Moments}

Friday, August 24, 2012

Kindergarten

First Day of Kindergarten! How did that happen?!?! He was a ball a nerves, but I know he is going to love school! Love this boy of mine so much! Praying for a wonderful year of new experiences, fun and friends for you Graedon Everett!

Friday, July 27, 2012

A New Normal

Last week we were delivered a blow...Chad's mom was diagnosed with Stage 3C colon cancer. So many thoughts enter your mind...are we going to lose her, how long does she have, what does this mean, how sick is she going to get? The list goes on and on. My heart aches for what my family is going to face. This is Chad's mom, how am I going to be there for him? What can I do for him? This is my boys' grandma. My goodness, I was an adult when I lost my grandma, they are too young to possibly have to face losing theirs.

My head is a jumble and my heart hurts. This week has been better. A little more like ourselves as a family. She is now home after her surgery, and seems to be healing well. She will have another outpatient procedure next Tuesday to have her port put in for her chemotherapy. She will begin chemo on August 20th.

I have been amazed at the amount of love, concern and prayer that has been shown and offered during this last week, and it just solidifies even more to me that we need our Heavenly Father. He is what gets us through. He is who we need. He is in control! We must have faith! There is nothing comforting about a loved one being diagnosed with a horrible disease, but it can be dealt with and lived through knowing that He has a plan.

I know we are facing a long battle of chemo trips and sick days. Nita will more than likely lose her hair. I am anticipating that I will be taking her to many chemo visits. It is going to be a new normal for us, but one we are ready to face! It feels like we are entering a battle, and I want to be "armed" with knowledge, understanding and most of all-faith!

If you feel led to pray for Nita, I know we can use all the prayer we can get.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Just daydreaming...

I am wishing for another week of this!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Wordless Wednesday

This boy makes my heart so happy!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

A lot of this going on...

We are currently living at the ball park. Both boys are playing this year with Gabe in Coach Pit and Graedon in T-ball. Gabe has improved so much since last year, and his games are so exciting to watch! Last night he was 3 for 3 in batting with 4 RBIs!! We are so proud of him!

Getting a hit off of the first pitch!

Graedon was pitcher's helper last night. He did a great job, and he was having a good time as well! So fun to have both of my boys involved and enjoying themselves!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Treat him well, Denver!

Peyton Manning, #18 for the Indianapolis Colts for 14years!

I watched him in his rookie year play against the Chicago Bears, and I remember Chad telling me that he was supposed to be really good.

Wow, what an understatement!

He's an amazing football player, but more importantly for me, just a classy guy.

I don't know him personally, but I have always heard him speak with humility and humbleness.

Very rare in the entertainment business.

I wish him the best of luck in Denver, and officially join the ranks of being a Broncos fan!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

2 Mom Days

The past 2 days of my life should be labeled as "mom days." You know those days...the ones where everything you do revolves around your kids, and I mean everything! I was making Valentines for Gabe's school party, burnt my finger on a glue gun doing it, making rice krispie treats in the shape and color of pink hearts, etc. Then both of my boys end up sick with fevers and bad coughs. So, my nights have been filled with taking temps and kissing foreheads. Ugh, mom days...yes, that is what I have been having. Now, don't get me wrong. I would never trade these days with my boys for anything. Just saying, that these have been mom days at one of the higher levels here, but I love being able to be here for my boys!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. I was lucky enough to be at Gabe's Valentine's party at school and get to see all of the kids with their Valentine's. Such a fun moment to see kids actually being sweet to one another and just excited to share fun notes and candy. My highlight was having one of Gabe's little friends ask me for our phone number because he wants to call Gabe for a playdate! I almost cried right there. I want him to have good friends so bad. He deserves it!

I had to take the boys to the doctor yesterday. Graedon has an ear infection, and Gabe has been having respiratory issues. His cough sounds horrible. Loved how Leslie described it..."He sounds like a man!" It is bad. So, here is my kitchen table and 5 prescriptions later. They are already feeling better!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

2012-A Rough Start

The start of my New Year has been a rocky one. There has been some family drama, and I have had a few rough weeks, and honestly, things are still not okay. I am just trying to adjust to a new "normal." My marriage is stronger than ever, and I am so lucky to have such a supportive and loving husband. I value family relationships so much, and I have such a heavy heart that things with my some of my extended family are so strained right now. I pray that things will get easier, and maybe one day, even be resolved. I am just taking things day-by-day and counting the blessings that I do have. I just wanted to fill you in on why I have been absent, but I am ready to embark on making 2012 a better year going forward, and I want you to be a part of it with me!

I have been getting creative at my scrap desk, and I look forward to sharing some of that with you soon! Lots of photos to take and edit, and stories to fill this blog. Hello 2012-(just a month late)! :)