Summer fun almost over:

Trying to squeeze in some fun time with my kids, before school starts next week.

Disneyland!  

Los Angeles zoo.  Hot day...lots of BEES...

This summer has been a busy summer.  I got to spend a lot of time with my 3 little ones.  I will miss my boys when they start school.  BUT it will also be kind of nice getting a little break.  Learning that it's ok to take a "mommy break" every once in awhile....time to read, write, movie, cry....pray!

Pismo Beach 2010 part 2

Fun in the sun and chilly water...brrrrr.

Amazing sunsets. 

My beautiful family.

My view from the hammock. 

Pismo Beach 2010

Pismo Beach 2010

Vacation time again. Oh how I needed this time away. Family and I drove up to Pismo Beach. We were expecting some cold weather. "Mother nature" had other plans for us. The first couple of days were so hot. Which made playing at the beach so much more fun and refreshing. The kids had a fun time playing in the sand and finding shells, rocks and sand dollars. John and I enjoyed watching them have fun together.
The boys rode without training wheels, which made me proud and sad. They are all growing up way too fast for me. Just seems like the other day we were taking Connor to his first day of preschool. Now he will be in 1st grade.
Any way...we are happy to be home now. Tired and need some rest.

*Had to be one of my most favorite trips we have taken so far. I got to have some quiet time. Laid out on the hamock and read, prayed, laughed and even cried. Love having those moments where you can just be yourself and let go. The best part of my trip was going to watch the sunsets and hearing from God as I prayed. The little signs he'd send my way made feel his comfort. I am amazed by all he does for me & how he can comfort me. I take so much for granted. But this trip made me open my eyes and enjoy it all.
**Started reading a book called Boundaries. Talk about opening my eyes...mind and heart. Bought a notebook also, so that I can look up and write down the bible verses the author brings up.

Summer Vacation 2010

We are on our way to Utah. This will be our first of many travels this summer. Looks like we will have beautiful weather this year. Our boys are excited to play with their friends and ride their quads.

The Man I Love...My Best Amigo.

John and I will be celebrating 10 years of marriage on February 5. Wow! 10 years just flew by. So many memories are going through my head as I write this.
Too be continued...need to get some sleep. Off to Hawaii tomorrow.

Hey dad...

Hello daddy. Today is the day you went "home". Seven years ago, wow how time flies. I remember that day like it was yesterday. So many bad memories of that day, I will never get them out of my head...no matter how hard I try. I try to block the bad with all the good memories. There are so many that make me laugh and smile.
Thank you dad for being the man you were. You taught me so much. You taught me how to be kind and loving to others, even strangers. I love hearing all of the great stories from others. You touched so many hearts, so many have loved you. I was so blessed to have a father like you in my life.

Here are some of the things I miss:

*Vegas & Laughlin trips.
*Watching the Dodger's games with you. (I'm now an Angel's fan...sorry)
*Your cooking! Tortillas and those fries...I can never get them just right.
*Your sarcasm
*Our car trips (even if it was just to the market)
*I miss being daddy's girl
*Your hugs
*Your HUGE smile & laugh
*The way children were drawn to you (wish my kids had the chance to meet you)
*Listening to music with you

I'm sure I can go on on...just want you to know that you are missed so much not just by me, but by so many others. I love you!

Dancing in the sunlight:

Look what was dancing in our backyard this morning.

Just watching this hummingbird dance...fly...or whatever it does, made my day. They always bring me some sort of comfort. They always look as if they are in a hurry, moving their wings so quickly...but yet they are standing still enjoying their meal. Kind of makes me think...I'm always in hurry...I need to stop and enjoy all that is around me. Maybe we all need to take our time and feel, smell (the roses), hear and touch what's around us. There is so much beauty around us...when we are in a hurry...a rush...we may just miss that important "something". By something I mean...we could miss a sunset or sunrise that was meant for us to see. Don't miss out on a laugh from your child (listen and laugh with them)...or a gentle touch from your spouse (remind them you love them and how important they are to you)...a hug before you say good bye to someone you love (maybe just maybe you will never get that 2nd chance to do it).

Please try & enjoy every moment...even if it's as minimal as a smile from a stranger or a simple hello from your neighbor.