Mother's Day

I had one of the best Mother's Day and one of the hardest Mother's Day. I'll start with the best. This was the first time in 7 years I was able to go to church with my mom. After church we all met up and ate together. Mom had all 4 of her kids with her and most of the grandkids and great grandkids. We had a great time. After we ate we went to dad and mom's and fished at the pond. I think everyone had such a great time.

Thanks mom for all you have done for me and all you continue to do for me. Thanks for being my mom and my best friend. I love you!

On the way to the farm to fish. Boyd, Me, Jessica andRyan

Kevin, Me, Jessica

Caleb on the phone with Uncle Boyd

My 3 brothers, Ron, Rob, and Kevin and nephews Ryan and Caleb

Dad in his lovely hat and my great nephew Trey

Trinity and Sheila sitting in the truck out of the rain.

Fishing on the pond bank.

5-7 years ago we put some goldfish in the pond and now they have grown huge. Bubby caught one.

Papa Kevin and Bryce with their big catch.

Ok, with the not so good Mother's Day. This year has been the hardest one for yet. Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY thankful I still have my mother because I know that a lot of people don't. But I want to be a mother so bad myself that it was hard to be in the service and have all the mother's recognized while I sat there with tears in my eyes, wanting so badly for my own children. I was visiting my brother's church and the gentleman did such a good job. He even brought up those who can't have children of their own and I completely lost it then. Then of course as we were walking out, there were people standing at the back to hand out "mother's day" bookmarks and books. I panicked. I looked for another way out the door, but couldn't find one. So I headed out the door and the little girl, bless her heart, she didn't know what I was feeling, started to hand me a book and I said no thank you, I'm not a mother. Well apparently my niece was close by, who told her mom what had happened and she came outside and gave me a hug and a book and told me that I would be a mom one day and that I was a mom to her kids. So more tears came. I just had a pity party that day, but got over it after a little while.

I am so blessed in many ways. I have such a loving husband, wonderful parents and extended family and great friends. One day, I will get my miracle. It may not be our own child, but maybe by adoption. I'll be thankful either way.

Please remember to pray for all those people who can't have their own kids or who have lost their children. Can't imagine what they are going through at this time.

Here are a couple of videos that I did from last night.

The first one is of Boyd on his "pony" ride being led around by his wife. It was pretty funny. I'm anxious for him to get use to riding the horses so we can actually go on separate horses and he doesn't have to be led around. He was slightly embarrassed that we were videoing this whole ordeal, especially when he found out it was going on the internet. But he such a good sport! Love you honey!!

The second video is of Trinity and Caleb riding together. They are so cute. And there's a little shot of Ron and my horse Sissy. She was feeling left out so Ron went and got her and brought her down.

ENJOY!!!

Welcome Home Dad and Mom!

April 23rd, 2009 mom and dad pulled into Bradleyville. They are home, well at least until next Monday and then they'll be gone until August. But, oh well. At least they will be here part of the time.

I put of some signs starting at Taneyville and I'll write down what a bunch of them said... "Hi mom and dad. Welcome Back", "Home Sweet Home", "Bradleyville Bound", "Welcome back to Taney County", "Answered Prayer", "You are Loved", "You were Missed", "7 years is long enough", etc.


This one was on the mailbox with some balloons. The balloons didn't last long with the heat, but they got the point.

Here they are pulling in.































And another one of the signs. We use to have Sunday dinners with them every Sunday after church. Now we can again.













Here's dad and mom getting out of the rig. 8 hours is a long trip. They were happy to be HOME!

Tammy, this is for you...and anyone else that wants to read it.

Well, FINALLY I took some pictures. The social worker was suppose to be out on Friday to look over our house and place, but she called me an hour before stating she had to cancel. Oh well, my house looked really great anyway.

So here is the bathroom. It use to be light blue and now it's tan. I think it looks much better. Of course our theme is sports, shock, shock.

















Here is my basketball flower pot for a door stopper. The can underneath is actually a trash can for the bathroom, but the basketball was outside and all wet so I put it up on there for now.














For some reason I didn't take a picture of the "kids" room. But it's not completely finished yet either so I'll get one up soon. This is a cowboy boot with a silk plant in it. It's a door stop for the "kids" room because it's done in all horses. Imagine that! ha!














So the kitchen is pretty much the same, except for the curtains my mom made. They look really nice. She did a great job.











We brought the cedar bench from outside. I really like it inside and the lamp on the table is new. The shade is crooked because when you sit in the rocker, it's hard to see the t.v. I'll have to figure that out later.









The couch is on the other side of the living room now. I think I like it there better.













This is a view from the kitchen. We got an Armour for our t.v. and I LOVE it. It works nicely in the corner.











And this is by the front door. I thought it turned out pretty well too. It represents our lives... Us, our parents, and Christ.