Happy 39th birthday to my sweetie pie, Dale. You are my perfect match, someone who can tell me like it is and hold me like no tomorrow. I love you more than I can even express here in words or when we are alone. I am so happy that you and I found each other and that we have the most wonderful relationship and family in the world. I could not ask for anything better.
831-Beau
Adam and I had a just the 2 of us weekend. The boys were at their pop-pops and Susan was working. It was really nice to spend one on one time with him. On Saturday we went to a party, where at first he didn’t even want to talk to anyone. Refused to do anything, but when the Zoo lady brought out some animals he was so excited. Although, he didn’t want to touch either one. I even touched a animal, I can’t believe I did it because these things give me the creeps! Look at it…*shutter*
On Sunday we met some good friends in Ocean City for boardwalk fun! I had a blast and so did Adam. I am thankful that he isn’t at the age where he wants everything he sees. I did get on the carousal with him, he put up a fight about getting on the horse, so we settled for the stationary sleigh. I am hoping one of my friends got our picture, hard to take your own when you are going around and around 
We spent the first part of the afternoon in the sand. He loves the sand, so I need to take him back more often.
How cute are those piggy toes!
He also loves kites. We spent a good amount of time it the Kite Loft.
He thought the hermit crabs were awesome, especially the ones with the spiderman painted shells.
I was beat and was hoping he would go to bed early, but nope, he was wired. Today is a relaxing day for Mom, my feet still hurt…lol!
That will jump start Susan’s future. She has an appointment this afternoon with her Air Force Recruiter, so she can begin her journey in the Military. A couple of months ago, I never would have thought she would continue with her dream to be in the Air Force. We are so glad that she is on the right track and her future is looking better and better everyday. Today is very special, so wish her luck!
On Saturday Dad & Audrey held a family pool party at their house. The entire family was there, some I have not seen since Christmas. We all had a wonderful time and we didn’t leave until 8pm. We we wiped out by the time we got home. The food was awesome! I have to get the recipe for the Trish’s cole slaw, Chris’ cucumber salad ans Suzanne’s Grape salad. Then there were 2 bushels of crabs, along with hamburgers & hot dogs! We all ate until we all we almost comatose. It was great to see everyone and just be a family. I love you all and hope to see you guys again, before Christmas.
I was a little sad because my moms group held the annual pool party moms night out at my friend Jennifer’s and I was unable to make both. I miss them so much as well, I just hope I am able to see all of you soon.
Now for some pictures, you all had to know they were coming. I have uploaded all of them to my photo album on myspace. If you don’t have a myspace log in, you can view another album at photobucket here. If you want any just right click on the pictures you want and save them to your computer.
Here are some of my favorites.
There are 43 pictures all together so make sure you go and check them out. You can click on any of the above to enlarge them.
We love all you guys, thanks for making Saturday real special!
Elias & Jaden have had loads of fun in the new pool. Neither of them wear floaties or rings anymore. They have become much better swimmers. Here are some pics I took of them yesterday and a cute video of Jaden showing off
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Oh and lets not forget Adam, with all his gear on for his baby pool! That pool is maybe a foot deep if that. He is such a serious swimmer.
This past week I have been participating in photography lessons with other members of my moms playgroup. We have a great teacher, Melissa, helping us all get out of our Auto mode when using our camera. This week our first lesson was on Aperture. So I have decided to take these lesson to my other blog, that way I can show off my work or my attempt at the lesson’s. And of course you can see some of my scrapbook layouts as well
Do you have a clear definition of what a family is?
I have a rather big family or what I call family. I have immediate family, those who are related to me and I have what I would call and extended family. Those are my ex related family members and my friends. All these people I care about and love in the same way.
Today I am a little heavy hearted because it seems that some members of my family, have rules as to which the term family applies. To me I care very deeply to those I am close to, so they are my family. I don’t toss you away if you make me mad, make rules for ex members of the family and want it to apply to the rest of the family. Even if I have not spoken to you in a while or have some unresolved conflict with you, you are still part of my family and I love you.
I went on a search via the web to see what the word means. The dictionary gives 20 meanings on what family is or can be. Then I went to Wikipedia and there they have family broken down into different types.
During my internet study I stumbled on this statement “Family is where we all learn: love, caring, compassion, ethics, honesty, fairness, common sense, reason, peaceful conflict resolution and respect for ourselves and others, which are the vital fundamental skills, and family values, necessary to live an honorable and prospers life in harmony, in the world community.” There you have it, that is what I think is a perfect definition.
Now go on to family values…hmmm. I found these statements to be dead on.
“To have a sense of Family Values is to have good thoughts, good intentions and good deeds, to love and to care for those whom we are close to and are part of our primary social group, our community, such as children, parents, other family members and friends. And to treat others with the same set of values, the same way we wish to be treated (the bible says that too)…….Those who possess a sense of Family Values would not allow anyone to act carelessly and in a greedy fashion. Having and understanding of Family Values is to be a kind, caring, honorable, neighborly, generous, compassionate, fair, and a peace-loving people.”
Now I know that my feelings on family aren’t those of others. It’s just my opinion of course But what I can’t figure out is why people can’t or won’t understand is that the meaning of family is different to everyone. You can’t force them to want what you want, to bully and be disrespectful in the process. I am part of a BLENDED family and some just need to get over it and move on. Isolating yourself because you are aren’t secure enough in your own family is just silly, stupid and immature.
Life is to short, it would be ashame if we all woke up tomorrow and one of us wasn’t here. Then there would be the “only if I had of….or said….”. It’s to late then…right?
I was tagged by my great friend Penny to share 6 random things about myself. So here we go!
1. I love to do laundry, the whole process from washing to putting it away. You will see me smelling it while I fold it. I just love the smell of fresh clean clothes.
2. I blow in my glass at home, before I pour a drink, because on time there was a dead fly in my cup and I almost drank him. *shutter*
3. After 7 years of not smoking, I started again in April.
4. I secretly get rid of things that belong to the kids or Dale that serve no purpose and are just laying around gathering dust.
5. My favorite ice cream is Mint Chocolate Chip on a cake cone. I can’t have it here in the house, I will just keep eating it until the whole thing is gone.
6. I want to go to Egypt and see the pyramids, I watch every Discovery channel show that comes on about them.
Now the rules state that I have to tag 6 other people, so I will tag the following I’m tagging Erin, Jennifer, Michelle, Nick, Melissa and Crystal
Here are the rules :
- Link to the person who tagged you.
- Post the rules on your blog.
- Write six random things about yourself.
- Tag six people at the end of your post.
- Let each person know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
- Let the tagger know when your entry is up.
Dale and I put up a nice big pool for the kids this weekend. It took Saturday and Sunday to put it up and get it filled to the top. The kids were in it before it was filled, crazy kids…they don’t understand that the water coming out of the hose is a nice cold 54!
I got both bounce houses out and we had our own little party in the back yard. My sister is giving us her nice new grill & in the next week I am going outdoor table and chair shopping. We will be set.
We really don’t have to go to far now to have a nice little family outing. When Dale and I first started our relationship, he and I never thought we would be a blessed as we are right now.
And I have to give some compliments to my boy Adm. He has been using the potty for peepee for about a week and he has done good, even learned how to pee on a tree.
Now if he would just use the potty for his not so little stinky’s everything would be awesome. I tried to tell him to put the poops in the hole like he does when he aims in the toilet. He told me matter of factly, “my poops are to big!” and walked out. I think we have some more talking to do about that 
Early this morning at 12:46am you were born 17 years ago today. It is hard to believe that I have been a mommy that long and that those 17 years just flew by.
I remember so clearly the day you were born. I went out to lunch with and just wasn’t feeling all that well that day. Never did it occur to me that I was in labor. Not until about 12am is when you decided that it was time. We made it to the hospital just in time. Mom-Mom was on her way to the admitting office when she was called back to the room, because you were not waiting for anyone. Your father was in the waiting room and so was Mom-Mom Brittingham (you were her first Great-Grandchild). They had never met, so as Mom-Mom Long was running down the hall to get to me, she ran past the waiting room, saw the two of them and did a quick introduction. I never did ask them how the conversations went after that You were so purple when you came out, you needed a little oxygen to help you along. In no time you were squawking away. 7lbs 10oz 19 3/4 inches long. A perfect angel, my perfect little angel.
I wish I could freeze time and go back, snuggle with you and rock you to sleep again. To see your first day of school again and not have to get ready for your last year of school.
Look at you and Alex then and now!
You have grown into a beautiful woman and yes you have given me and your father cause to want to kill you from time to time, but I can say this without hesitation..I am PROUD of YOU! Your future is right at your fingertips and I can see you doing wonderful things with your life. You are on the right track now and have so many dreams and goals. You will be walking across the stage in June of 2009 holding your diploma and smiling at the family. I will be crying again as I am now, because the love in my heart will just be bursting open with joy and love for you. 
I will always be your mother first, but I’m also your friend. You are the most precious gift, that I’ve ever been given. I thank God for you everyday!
I love you sweetheart-Mom
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you today and hope you have a wonderful birthday. I love you very, very much!
Here are some of my favorite pictures of you-Big hugs
Mom, Kamryn & Elias
Elias & Mom-Mom
Me & Mom
Mom at Pepperbox
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