Hearts

A week ago today, my sweet mommy had open heart surgery. It was a frightening, anxious time for all of us. We each wanted to be there at her side, holding her hand, praying for her broken heart to be healed. Aunt Barbara suggested that we draw a heart in our hands to keep our positive thoughts centered. When I saw 3 year-old Avery that day, she showed me the little pink heart in the middle of her palm. I asked her about it. She simply said, "We're saying our prayers for Nana's heart." We're all saying our prayers and He is listening. Mom is on the road to recovery. Bless her precious heart forever...

Today's Truths

First Day...Again

This is my girl at camp this summer, but today was her first day of 8th Grade! Yahoo! Have a fun year, sweetie!

Happy Birthday, Avery!

Today is little A's big No. 3 birthday! She is adorable. I especially love her VOICE--we have to get a recording of it. When I hear her talk, it makes me giggle. And when she says, "Grammy...", well it melts my heart. Love you, Avery, so much!!

Boy Wonder

...And he's only THREE!!!

Hot Summer Night

The 4th of July is really one of my favorite holidays because it is full of tradition: parades, picnics, and of course, fireworks, all with my favorite people. It's also the time when I miss my daddy the most. He was a patriot with a plow, a flag-waving American, a hero to his family. I felt him with us through all the festivities. He loved a good show...

When the Family gets Together...

When all is said and done, THIS is what I love the most and is most important to my heart... (May 2010)