The Big 40

I know I know, I'm just now getting to the photos of my big 40th Birthday. It was such a nice get together. My wonderful Husband, Brian and my closest cousin, Amanda put together a great party to celebrate me being 40, not-so-skinny, aching joints and wrinkles-creeping-in. THERE.............done! Honestly, it's just a number. My wonderful and very intelligent Step-Dad always says that on your birthday you just should be thankful you are having another one!

I was happy to have my Brother and Sister-In-Law, Donnie and Suzanne there along with some dear friends, Gina and Chip, Ed and his wife and their friend, Ken, Jan and Dedrick and my friend Don. We really had fun, good food and fellowship. Our Awesome kids came too.

The New Baby / Loving Kids

January 27, 2008

Cousin Carla has given birth to a beautiful baby girl! Amanda and I went to see her last night. She is "GEORGOUS"!! Black hair, big beautiful eyes and full of life! Carla is such a good Mommy too! I was so proud of how she has adapted to being a Mommy! I will upload a photo for you all to see and will send more later.

Sometimes being a Mom is soooooooo hard. I can't even put into words what all is involved in being not just a parent, but a Mom. I love my children so much. My days are sometimes long and draining............especially after one of those days of answering 500 questions , no one wanting to eat the Dinner that I stressed over cooking, spaghetti sauce on my dining room wall, etc..........None of that matters at the end of the day when my Jack Jack and Cart climb up in my lap and say to me "Mom, you're the best Mom ever". Then it's all good. Sarah Kathryn passes the comment "Mom........you are a cool Mom"......................that's a warm feeling from an 11 year old.