The Weekend

We had a nice weekend. John was on a golf trip and the girls and I filled our days with relaxing fun. 

Friday night we got a pedicure and went to dinner. 

Saturday we headed to one of our favorite malls in Durham and shopped 'til we dropped. Fun!

Shelly entertained herself with a little Jenga block excitement.

Sunday and Monday we relaxed at the pool.  We went to a cookout on Sunday night with friends. John made it home early on Monday and we were glad to see him home.

All in all, a successful weekend was had by all.

Memorial Day

Today we are thinking of the men and women who selflessly served in the military and lost their lives for the freedom of all Americans. 

In addition, I am grateful for my father, my brother-in-law, and my nephew who all are/have served in the Navy to protect our freedoms.

Pool Time

School ended for the girls on Friday. My sister and niece arrived Friday afternoon for a weekend of fun, sun, food, and shopping. It is always the perfect combo. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos of our time together. I was lost in all of the fun!!!

But, on Memorial day afternoon we got in some pool time and I captured one photo of the girls hanging out together and having fun. 

A blurry but happy image of the girls

We are so grateful to the men and women who have served (my dad and my brother-in-law) and who are serving (my nephew) our country! God bless them all.

Memorial Day

We had a great Memorial Day. It was very relaxing with lots of pool time. We went out for dinner and the girls dressed in their patriotic clothing for the event.

S'Mores Indoors

For a little Memorial Day weekend treat, we opted for some indoor s'mores. They were really quite good. It was super quick and easy, too.







Line a pan with aluminum foil and place the graham crackers on the foil. Then top with marshmallows and chocolate bar pieces.


Put under a broiler until the marshmallows start to brown. This didn't take more than about a minute (if that).









Then put your s'mores together and enjoy!










Happy Memorial Day to all. Thanks to all who are and have served our country!

Memorial Day Weekend

On this Memorial Day weekend, I am thinking of my mom. I miss her so much. The other day I had a conversation with her while I was in my bedroom. I just kind of rambled on about my day in hopes that she would hear me. Love and miss you so much, mom.

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It has been a busy week/weekend. Lily finished up gymnastics on Monday. She completed her three days of EOG testing on Thursday and then she received her results on Friday (she did great!). Friday, Shelly attended a birthday party and yesterday Lily and I (and another mom) took 11 of the students from her class to their teacher's wedding. Last night was perfect...a cookout, Mike's Hard Limeade, and a golf cart ride!!!

Hope you are all enjoying a fun weekend.

Remembering

Today, as I go about the every day parts of my life, I hope to take some time to remember those who have served our country and lost their lives doing it. I am so thankful for their courage and bravery in honor of our wonderful country.

I will also spend my day thinking about and remembering my mother. I will do the ordinary chores...making meals, doing laundry, cleaning rooms, and taking care of children...all while I keep her on my mind. I continue to miss her for the greater part of each and every day. I am realizing more and more how important it is to keep busy and keep living. I miss you mom and hope that you know that we are all keeping you in our hearts and in our thoughts.

And here you are mom spending your time doing the ordinary, the every day things that made our house a home.