Changes & Doors!

Life is about changes. I'm finally beginning to accept that!

This last few weeks I've had some pretty big changes take place in my work-life. Scary stuff.

However, I have this crazy peace about it all. I absolutely know that God is good and faithful. I know that He will provide everything that I need -- it may not be everything that I WANT [darn it! ;o) ].

Not sure what door (change) God is leading me to but I do know that He is leading me and I'm ready to go!

Look back and thank God.

Look forward and trust God.

Look around and serve God.

Look within and find God!

God closes doors no man can open and

God opens doors no man can close.

Wedding Anniversary

Ricky called me a few weeks ago and asked if I could help him pull off a surprise for Evie on their anniversary.

His plan was to surprise her with dinner at Newport Beach. His idea was that he and Ev would be walking down the beach and there in a distance would be a table set with candles waiting for them.

My task was setting up the table, candles, food, etc. I enlisted the help of Lo. We had a great time planning and pulling off the surprise.

We headed down to Newport right after school on Friday -- car loaded with table, chairs, linens, dinnerware, goblets, candles, etc. I had planned on cooking dinner and taking with but I ran out of time. I figured since the Old Spaghetti Factory is two block from the beach that would be the solution.

Evie was surprised, Ricky was happy that Evie was surprised. Lauren got to see how nice it is to do something very simple and make someone VERY happy.

After Lo served dinner, we scooted down the boardwalk and went to Charlie's Chili for a Caesar Salad. When we returned to clear the table, the kids said they had all kinds of people stop by and wish them well.

Lo, dinner server extraordinaire.

Sunset -- so pretty.

I really, really need that new camera!

Happy Anniversary!

Grandparents Day

Cassidy had Grandparents Day at her school last Friday!

Sarah called me while I was on my way to school to warn me that Cassidy was in a mood. We arrived at the school at the same time -- I got a big 'ol. . . BAMMMMMMMMIEEEEEEEE and a hug and a kiss. I'm not sure what Sarah was talking about -- a mood, huh?!?!? not my sweet Cassidy!

Sarah sat with me for about 15 minutes until it was time for the Grandparents to go into the room. It was so nice to chat with her without kids or telephones. Those few minutes were awesome. My daughter is a pretty incredible young woman.

Once inside the classroom, we sang songs, read books, played games and did two craft projects.

I must say that Cassidy definitely likes to talk and she is not shy! She was so sweet -- always making sure Bammie was included in everything. I got to sing the Shaky Egg, do the Dinosaur March and I even got a pumpkin sticker. I think Cass wanted to be sure that I got the full Pre School experience.

After our craft project, the kids had a snack. Miss Robyn thought that it would be a good time for the Grandparents to head towards the door. I kind of thought Cass would be a little whiny when it was time for me to go. UH, big negative. When I told her it was time for me to leave -- she said, "Thanks for coming Bammie, I'll see you later". She gave me a kiss and sent me on my merry way. I love that girl.

So proud of her craft project.

Cassidy's picture frame.

Cassidy & Ella

Lazy Days of Summer

Here are some photos of our last BBQ at Rick & Ev's -- kind of more of the same type of photos I've posted before. But. . . I just can't get enough of my kids and grandkids.

Kevin & Gav

Sweet Braydon!

Kevin & the Girls!

Sarah & her main squeeze.