Me and My Crew

Always Have A Dream

Always have a dream
Forget about the days when its been cloudy,
but don't forget your hours in the sun.
Forget about the times you've been defeated,
but don't forget the victories you've won.
Forget about mistakes that you can't change now,
but don't forget the lessons that you've learnt.
Forget about misfortunes you encounter,
but don't forget the times you luck has turned.
Forget about the days when you've been lonely,
but don't forget the friendly smiles you've seen.
Forget about the plans that didn't seem to work out right,
but don't forget to always have a dream.

- Amanda Bradley

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Hard to let them grow up!

They grow so fast it's hard to keep up! I realized today that I do so many things for Cody, that he should do himself. You don't think about it sometimes. You remember bringing them home from the hospital, pretty soon it's off to school. The mom instinct never fades. I'm definitely not a helicopter mom, I don't hover over everything he does. But it's just weird how there are certain things that I do for him that I don't think about letting him do, because that's just what I do. For example - letting him get his own glass of milk, or cut up his own chicken at dinner time. Just things like that, and there are others. I guess deep down on a subconscious level I still seem him as my little boy, and that's how I'll always see him. And even though he's independent with a lot of things, I guess I need to let him be, even more so. I love to watch him grow, and venture into new aspects of his life. I love that he's so smart, and always willing to learn new things. I love his wild & crazy imagination!
It's just hard to watch them grow up so fast. I wish they could stay small just a little while longer. I'm am very blessed though to have such a loving & caring boy. I hope someday when he looks back on his life, and he thinks about mom & dad, he can say we did a good job, and that he's had a good life.

Take care & smile! ;0)

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

A Fat Cat That Likes to Play

This is our cat 'Sally'. She's almost 4 years old and I can't believe she still likes to play as much as she does! She is so much fun to watch sometimes. I like Cody's belly laughs when he watches her, especially when she's running around the house like crazy! She'll come walking down the hallway sidways with her tail all puffed out and the hair standing up on her back.

I caught her the other night with the camera, finally, playing with one her foam balls underneath the entertainment center. She bats it under neath then tries to crawl underneath to get it. I just wish I could explain to this cat that one of these days she's going to get stuck!!

It's a good stress reliever if nothing else, to watch this cat!!

Monday, January 18, 2010

My Nephew's 1st Birthday & Family Get Togethers - Makes My Monday

The family got together Saturday to celebrate Adam (my nephew's) 1st birthday. It was a fun day, a lot of friends & family!

I always love spending time with my family. All the kids had a blast playing, running around, eating pizza, and cake!!

I just wish we all lived closer so that we could get together more often. O'well I guess it just makes it that more special when we are able to spend time together.

Thanks again to Barb & Paul for such a great day!!