July 24th 2010

Still working feverishly to catch up on my blog. Now we are up to the 24th of July celebration. There are quite few pictures so I am just sharing the link to my Picasa album if you click the picture it should direct you there.

This year was a little different as Jared had to work bright and early on the 25th, even though it was a Sunday. So instead of going down and hanging out all day like we normally would. Jared and I went down in the morning for the Parade and a BBQ at my mom's. The we left so Jared could get some sleep and I went back later in the evening for Fireworks and such. It was such a nice day and great way to celebrate the summer.
I had also went down to my mom's earlier in the week so we coould go down to the park and walk around the booths as well as walking around the carnival. It was nice to spend some time with her and we had a great time people watching too.

Happy Birthday Eryk!

Hope you have a great Birthday and we are so proud of you and your choice to be baptized. We love you!

Circles Go Better Together

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Cost is 275.00 a year and:
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A celebration of sorts

For my dad's birthday I bought a balloon and cupcake. I went out on the back porch and tried to light the candle but the wind kept blowing it out. I let the balloon go.
It will find it's way to heaven

May, June and July have been kind of hard for me since he passed away. May because it marks the anniversary of his passing, June because of Father's Day and July because of his birthday. This year was no different and seemed a little harder than the other year. I know with each passing year the pain will lessen and I am grateful for the time we had with him.

New mower

Sadly, after 14 years and many mowings our old lawn mower bit the dust. So we had to buy a new one.

After months of hard work our yard is actullay looking good. Doesn't Jared jsut look thrilled to be able to take care of the grass once again. Out here you have to keep it mowed or the Home Owner Association will do it for you and charge you.

Happy 15th Anniversary

It's hard to believe that 15 years have gone by already since the day we stood in front of family and friends and said I do. We have certainly had our share of ups and downs along the road but there isn't any one I would have rather had beside me. You truly are my best friend and I love you for all that you are. You know how to make me smile when I just want to cry, you know how to listen to me when I need some one to talked to. I love you very much and look forward to the next 15 plus years with you by my side. Happy Anniversary Sweetheart!

I keep on Loving you (reba McEntire)
Love takes the patience of Job
That's what my Mama always said
Faith is the belief in something more than what you know
That's what the Good Book says
You gotta play the cards you got
Who knows what fate is holding
At times you gotta go without knowing where you're going
That's why I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Lord knows we've had our share of fights
Our sleepless nights,
our ups and downs
We've had plenty and then some of baby I'm gones and turnarounds
Sometimes I swear it might be easier to throw in the towel
Someday we're gonna look back Say look at us now
That's why I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you
Through the baby don't leave mes
And never will agains
And I promise tos
I keep on lovin' you
Keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs...I didn't mean it like thats
I'd never hurt yous...Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you...I keep on lovin' you
Through the I take it backs...I didn't mean it like that
I'd never hurt yous...Oh, I keep on lovin' you
I keep on lovin' you...I keep on lovin' you

Happy Birthday Sweetie

It’s your birthday,but I’m the lucky woman who got to be with you for another year.

It’s your birthday, and the older you get,the more wonderful you become.
It’s your birthday, and I’m privileged to share the years with you.

It’s your birthday, and each year I find the depth of my love for you growing.
It’s your birthday, and I look forward with joy to each day we spend together.

It’s your birthday, and I wonder how I got along for all the birthdays I didn’t know you.
It’s your birthday, and it’s amazing how easy and enjoyable it is to be with you each day.

It’s your birthday, and no matter what fate has in store for us, I know it will be a pleasure to spend life with you.
It’s your birthday, but I got the gift--You in my life for another year.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart, I love you!