03.29.2010 I miss my boy!

I'm sure there are moms out there that can relate. And plenty that are still changing diapers and wiping snotty noses - for you - you may want to tune out now.

I miss my boy. The firstborn. The one that went off to college, then California. The one i can't hug. The one i can't sit and talk with - or watch stupid videos with. Or clutch the side door panels while he is driving. I miss my boy. And though most days i busy myself with work and running our business, picking up my youngest from Kindergarten, taking sis to riding lessons... my heart aches for my other boy. The one all grown up and far away.



You see people, it is inevetiable. They grow up, go off to college and leave their mommas. That first one. My boy. The one who recited as a 4yr old "I possess a great deal of knowledge" and then went on to prove that it was true.

But i can remember the fun times and hold onto that. The times we went to Christian concerts together. He was never ashamed to be with his mom. And i guess i can laugh at the times i was mistaken for his girlfriend..."Dude! That's my MOM!" he would say and we would laugh! Or him telling me "you can't wear THAT!" so i wouldn't look too young or hip (...or now that i think about it - maybe stupid?)LOL



They leave a little hole when they go. But we aren't allowed to let on that is the case. We have to let them "fly" or "make their own way". At least the hole manages to get filled up (or at least temporarily "plugged") when they call. Just a phone call from my little man and it makes my world spin right again. Luckily for me he tries every few days. Most days i am right.in.the.middle.of.something so i am bummed we can't just chat. I won't lie .. it's not the same as having him right there. It does still feel good though when he calls for no particular reason. That makes this momma smile.



And they grow up SO FAST. One minute they are in braces, the next they are growing a mustache and strange facial hair. But hold this true to your heart..

BOYS LOVE THEIR MOMMA's. (No matter what)

I can still remember in 2nd grade when my son told me he would never stop giving me hugs when i dropped him off for school. I told him someday he would be embarassed and wouldn't because of his friends/peer pressure. He just smiled and laughed it off, "No momma, I will always love you and let you hug me NO MATTER WHAT".



And he still does. I love you and miss you Erick.

Now don't forget to visit!

03.23.2010 Praying for Jedidiah

It's no secret i follow quite a few blogs (a few more than i have listed). One blog that i follow daily, Kelly's Korner, also has a prayer blog. There is a small child named Jedidiah that has a rare and agressive form of cancer. It just breaks my heart to see this little boy and know the tough road this family has ahead for them.

Would you mind praying for their family with me? You can visit their Blog yourself and read their story. They live in a very small town, kind of like i do. They had an awesome prayer circle the other night with a great turnout. I am a huge believer in the power of prayer. I have seen with my own eyes the miracles that can happen. I have prayed with dear friends for one of our friends' husband (Kurt) that was diagnosed with cancer. He was cured.

For now, i will continue to lift this little boy up in prayer. I pray for the family and that God will provide the strength they will need to help them through the treatments. I pray that he will give Lori (Jedidiah's Mom) peace. The family are believers - he is a Pastor. A little more prayer from me (us) can't hurt!

I have added his button to my blog, and you can head over to her blog and get one for yourself!

03.21.2010 How do you like the new Diggs?

The ever creative Masto Mama has pulled off yet another of her stunning Blog Makeovers! There aren't enough beautiful adjectives to decribe her talent!

I am so very happy with our new "Makeover". Out with the old boring blog - in with the more personal and cute digital designs.

Carla is very talented and has her own famous blog where she details her journey of living with joy through her family's very difficult circumstances. Maybe you've seen my button on my blog before about "Praying for Gavin". Well not only Gavin but his sister and Mom also suffer with this debilitating disease in different forms / stages. You can check out her personal Blog right here at Masto Mama . I am truly inspired by her strength and spirit throughout the trials this disease puts in front of her.

She handles it all -which is being a full time nurse 24/7 and 365 days a year, plus she homeschools, and designs blogs!!! Wow! I thought i did alot. She is amazing. I might even add that her kids may be cuter than my kids if that is possible..LOL

If you like my new blog design you should seriously consider heading over to her Blog Design site where she does fabulous work with very little actual meddling by incaple boring and uncreative ( is that even a word? ) blog folks such as myself. Or you could just click the button on the left sidebar, cuz that's just as easy and it's cute too!

She didn't ask me to write any of this, or even put in a mention i might add, but I am just soooo tickled pink at how it turned out. Even Hubby was impressed, and lets just say he could care less about all the "blog stuff" but he thought it was cool nonetheless.

Happy Weekend to all of you! Be back soon.

03.20.2010 We Survived it!

The next time i get the GREAT IDEA to hold a joint birthday party...please slap me!

Sis didn't get her Birthday PARTY last month because of the throws of construction (not to mention lack of funds) so we decided that when Bubba had his Birthday party she could have hers. Two birds with one stone. 1 day of cleanup as opposed to two. So i went for it. I survived it too! (With a whole lotta help from April i might add...so thanks girlfriend!)

The kids had SO.MUCH.FUN! There were 13 kids here (which included ours) ranging from age 4 to age 10. There was no fighting, no whining, no complaining. It was a beautiful day (sunny, breezy and about 50 degrees) We did crafts, ate rainbow cupcakes, played outside on the PLAYSET and of course did presents.

I tried to make it special for each child in their own way - each got to pick their cake (or in Bubba's case-cupcake style). They each got their own pinata~, and their goodie bags were different for their friends. They each picked out a gift for their sibling, and it was very special for each of them. Bubba, well Bubba had 1/3 as many "friends" that could make it and less presents, but i think mom & dad saved the day with our present.

Now, before i get scolded...we were gonna make him wait until he was 7 or 8yrs old for this certain present he got. But we have a road trip in the near future, and this momma needs her sanity. Plus he "steals" his sisters all the time when i pick him up from Kindergarten and she is not there to protest! And honestly - he's pretty good at it. I'm thinking those 9-10 hours in the car will include at least 2-3 hours of peace. It's worth it's weight in gold in my opinion. Can you guess what he got?


I love the REAL moments caught on camera! This is him saying "Seriously?! You got me a DS?!!" He was truly shocked and thought he would have to live out the next 2 years drooling over his sisters metallic pink one.

The kids all loved the crafts! The boys painted wooden snakes.

The girls decorated flower pots with jewels, glitter glue, and pom-poms.

J, K, Bubba, and C enjoyed playing out back!

Sis is looking more and more like her Momma don't you agree???... Except that dark hair - i only try that in the winter!

Sis really enjoyed the cake - she can only have ice cream cakes since frosting always makes her sick!

Bubba got his special Rainbow cupcakes - Auntie April slaved to make them with only basic instructions from me!

Once all the guests left -we all took turns riding the 4-wheelers. Aunite April & Donnie brought theirs and we had ours. Here Donnie was taking Sis & Colton at one time. Couldn't have helmets on for the picture LOL! We just rode & rode around our property. Sis & I on one and Donnie & Colton on the other - raced and raced.

We were all tuckered and out by 9pm! There was a little mess to clean up on Sunday but not too bad! Thank you to April & Jacque who saved my sanity by helping with watching the chaos and cleaning up after 13 rowdies. Cuz that will be the last time for a long time. =)

03.18.2010 Happy Birthday Bubba!!

It's so indescribable. The feelings you have when say - your oldest goes off to college. Or days like today - when your youngest is SIX. Six is huge. It's Kindergarten, it's doing things like dressing themselves, or pouring their own cereal and milk. My BABY is SIX. I can hardly believe it.

As we speak he is assembling some Lego's he got for his Birthday. All by HIMSELF. Step by step going through the instructions BY HIMSELF. Nevermind that the box says ages 7-14. He's a Lego Fan, and doesn't need me. HE DOESN'T NEED ME he insists. That is the part that makes my BABY turning six so hard. But you gotta love him!

People often ask how this little man got the name Bubba. I'll tell you how. He was a FAT little roly poly with fat little fat rolls on his fat thighs. And had a big Bubba head. He ate like a chow hound and got fatter and fatter. And he was just "BUBBA". (Nevermind the numerous ear infections, bouts of pneumonia and allergies to just about everything a short time later that caused him numerous hospital visits and he lost ALL THAT BABY FAT!) He was a sick little boy.

By age 4 the Lord blessed us by making him WELL. No more ear infections, no more food allergies, no more pneumonia. My little snuggle muffin that i constantly cradled and rocked to health in my arms became better. Became Independent. Didn't need his Momma. He became a little bit defiant. A little bit bossy. Temper Tantrums became the norm. His hearing loss makes his "inside voice" non-existent. We struggle with the new normal that is our independent little man. He is still our Bubba and will always be.

He is our .............Dirt Stomping, Camo Wearing, Lego Creating, Heart Song Singing, Candy Loving, Big Eyed Bubba who LOVES
-Bubble Baths
-Vanilla ice cream
-Banana Splits
-Bionicles
-Cap'nCrunch
-Veggie Tales
-God
-Snuggling
-Taunting his Sister
-CheetzaNeetsa Pizza (Pizza/Cookie Lunchable)
-Vegetables
-His Family
-Praise & Worship Music
-Cowboy Boots
-Vanilla Yogurt
-Moms Homemade French Toast
-Digging and Exploring in the Backyard
-Bathrobe Wearing
-Movie Watching (Robin Hood, Eight Legged Freaks, Jurrasic Park, Ice Age, Clone Wars,and Backyardigans are current favorites)

He sings to the beat of his own "Heart Song" as we say. And he sings everything. We love that most about our little man. And i wouldn't trade it for the world!

Happy Birthday Bubba.


We brought you home..


How did you get so fat? Love those chubby rolls!


So Stinkin' Cute

Never one to pass up DESSERT - you have a sweet tooth like your daddy!


Your second hospitalization - but you were on the mend!


Much Better Dessert choice!

My ever so curious boy - you love tide pools!

A boy and his Lego's shall never be parted. You can play FOR HOURS with the basic ones!

Those eyes. Mamma always says yes to. I love you Bubba Boy!