Valentine's Surprises

A few days ago I received a box in the mail which is always exciting, expecially  when it had my name on it and Joanna has sent me the sweetest card and a box filled with yummies for my tummies(yes I have more than one),  So sweet for Joanna to think of me.  O f course I have shared.

I got some darling pictures yesterday from Kelly and Eric's boys and Finley.  And I never did answer their question.... YES  I will be your valentine!!

This morning Dad had me a great card and fun workout jacket, but I will wear it around it is so cute.  He knows just what I like. I loved it. Dad, my sweetheart...

This afternoon I was fighting Bear to reach the Fed X guy before he was devoured by this "protector " of our home. I expected a box for Dad and so as I went around the truck the guy  reaches in and hands me this huge green box with pro flowers written on the side and I was sooo excited.  I knew it was flowers and since it was Valentines Day I hoped it was for me.  As soon as I got in the house I opened it to find the sweetest note from Rick.  I cried and cried and then I called him and thanked him.  12 roses all different colors of bright pink, pale pink, yellow and green and white pastels.  Awesome.  Such a sweet gift from a sweet son.  Thanks Rick.

Flowers will always be a big OK for my book.  Awwwww.,,, they are so pretty.  thank you again Rick,

And thanks to all of you for the texts and the phone calls and happy valentine wishes and I love all of you so much, you have a big place with your name on it in my heart.  I have a great heart!!!

I love you most,
MOM

A new season of my life....

As the weather is cooling and a new season is approaching, I find myself excited over the wonderment of change this new experience will have on me.  I have never been afraid of change. In fact, I have always welcomed it. 
The challenges our family have been facing the past 4 weeks have brought an undeniable change in my faith as well as my well being.  I woke this morning with my first thoughts being: "Rejoice and be glad"!  I don't have to recite all the comings and goings of the past 4 weeks... I can say I am changed..  I will never be the same person I was 4 weeks ago, no not even 4 hours ago.  I have found something new every day to "rejoice in and be glad" and I never want to stop the change I am experiencing.  Whether any other individual ever sees the change personally I see in myself and feel in myself is not what is important.  I know..... He who first offered us change knows... and that is enough for me. So no more petty behavior to worry over.  Far better things come with a new season .  It is really cooling off now, I feel it on my face and my eyes seem to water more from the wind...Change is good...Rejoice and be glad.

 

Dad turns 57!

We had a great day with Dad!  He woke up to a special "egg, cheese fritatta" .

Dinner time not only brought chicken enchiladas but a yummy cream cheese flan(click HERE for recipe).  I had so much fun preparing these fun foods.  The best part was watching everyone eat them!!!

Dad blowing out his matchstick candles!  Not having real candles will never stop our fun!