Sweet friend

I haven't posted a picture of me in a long time. I haven't had a picture taken of me in a long time...in fact, this picture was taken last Easter, and I just found it!

This is my sweet friend Laura, who now lives in Washington DC and is a regular reader of my blog. She loves me and my family. One of the highlights 2 years ago was Richard getting to marry Laura and "her" Richard.

It could only be a God-thing that I wanted to have this picture, turns out, her parents have moved and I don't know when we'll be together again!

Sometimes God sends people in our lives that we don't expect. And then, he makes you bond with them in a way you never dreamed. I have several of these people in my life, and I should be thankful more.

Counting my blessings.

Play on!

Erin has been learning to play her flute for the past 3 months and is pretty good! The CRAZY thing is...it's my flute from 6th grade! It hasn't been worked on since I was in high school...if at all then~! It seems to be working fine and like everything E does (except maintaining her room), she does it with all her heart!

Goofy Girls

I found these funny pics on my camera today! It seems the blondies were enjoying the fall weather and our back yard! Lauren and Sheridan took these on the trampoline, it appears they were having a BIG time!! Gotta love that!

Couldn't be prouder...

All "1s" at Regional Marching Competition!

As I watched, all kinds of memories from Junior High and High School popped up...when Lauren told me how she was feeling, I knew exactly what she meant.

Bugs...

I am so thankful Friday was the last day for THE Bug Collection to be at our house. Erin has been working on this for a month at least! I would NEVER fault her for being so excited about school work, but seriously, there have been dead bugs in zip locks around our house for a month! She painted her pizza box in September when the assignment was given. Gotta love a girl who likes school and teachers that make it fun.