Monday, January 12, 2009

A late new year...

The new year has come and gone... and life as we know it continues, only this year will be better than the last. I just know it. (and last year wasn't too shabby) As I sit and ponder all I have to be thankful for, I feel very blessed. With wonderful friends, amazing family and a great career... life is good. Now with all that said, I plan to take down the Christmas tree and get back in gear.

But I probably won't do that today... maybe tomorrow :) seriously though... this tree has gotta go! In fact I wont't be back for an update until it's gone!
** Happy Birthday Anching** My first god child is now 17. YIKES!!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

and where have you been?*


busy busy busy... but I'll be back soon. Promise* MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

hello strangers*











I can't believe it's been over a month since my last update. I didn't realize I'd be so consumed by work. My personal time has been limited lately so that means no crafting, blogging, or fun. Zip. Nadda. I gladly put my personal needs on the back burner for family time, which means soccer Saturdays and football Sundays. The boys are growing so quickly... thank goodness for photos, LOTS of photos!

Friday, September 19, 2008

Photo Update*

The crazy grandchildren... (-Macylyn and Nyah)
Malia.Sirena.Dad.Lilly+Me* the favorite
AsherdeeJr.Papa+Maddox
Marcus.Mark.Mason.Damien.Dylan+Maddox
Toby + Dylan.


It's rare that we all get out together. In fact, can you believe this isn't everone?! We're a crazy bunch and it gets a little wild, so it's the perfect opportunity for fun pictures. Look how much we've all grown.


Saturday, August 30, 2008

Ten Years*

For most of you, today is just August 31, 2008. For me, for my family, for those who love her, it's ten years. The first few years after she died I approached this day with dread, and I couldn't help but count back the hours as if they were happening again (right about now I was getting the first call...right about now I was on my way to meet her...right about now I prayed over her body in the hospital). Every time I had to re-pack for another move and rifle through the sympathy cards and newspapers and other paper memories, every time I heard the words "car crash" and "fatality" in the same sentence, I would cry.
Time has healed a lot of that raw pain and for the most part I have moved past the tragic-ness of it. The crash, the fact that it was such an abrupt end to a life full of love and joy and youth and hopes and promise. I have finally accepted my life without her. And I cling to the things I can do, hold, remember - to still feel connected to her. Her picture is with me everywhere I go, and I know she watches over me. It’s strange… Back then, I was the older sister she looked to for guidance… I now look to my younger sister for strength and guidance.
Anyway, it all makes me laugh and cry at the same time. There's something about losing a sibling - the person who was there all your life, who could remember and commiserate or commemorate all those moments. She was my baby sister for fourteen years. I won't ever be over it. But I've learned to live with it.
I'm pausing to talk about her life and her death because although she is not here physically, she is always with us in spirit. She will always be remembered… I miss you, Sister. Deeply, terribly, painfully miss you.

Friday, August 15, 2008

32 things at 32.

As the craziness of the new school year is just winding down for me, I wanted to stop in and let you know we're still alive and well. Just been SUPER busy. A quick post for some fun... Play along.

1.Where is your cell phone? In the kitchen... off. (because Yona does not rule when it comes to reception)
2. Your significant other? Working... an everyday hero
3. Your hair? Shorter than last week.
4. Your mother? On a mini vacay.
5. Your father? The best.
6. Your favorite thing? Fun.
7. Your dream last night? Nada.
8. Your favorite drink? Ice cold water (with lemon)
9. Your dream/goal? Ph.D
10. The room you're in? bedroom
11. Your hobby? creativity
12. Your fear? failure
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Accomplished
14. Where were you last night? Asleep
15. What you're not? high-maintenance
16. Muffins? carb-a-licious
17. One of your wish list items? scrap table
18. Where you grew up? Umatac
19. What are you wearing? pjs
20. Your pets? Cuties. Sophie + Duke
21. Your computer? HP
22. Your life? Complete
23. Your mood? relaxed
25. Your car? clean
26. Something you're not wearing? makeup
27. Favorite online store? Two Peas
28. Your summer? interesting
29. Like someone? yep
30. Your favorite color? black
31. When is the last time you laughed? today
32. Last time you cried? Thursday

Thursday, July 17, 2008

wordle*



Just playing with fun little website. Rested and rejuvenated from the PI vaca. I'll post some cute pics soon.