Yeah! Daddy is coming home.

I have a total new respect to ALL single moms out there! I already knew you must be amazing women but now I think you must be Super Heroes. Ha! This past month has been hard on our family. Casey's job had him travel back and forth to New York this past month. He spends about a week there and then gets a week off before he has to go back. The 3L's and I have been missing him so much. Tonight he will be home and we just can't wait. I have a Honey-do list a mile long but that can wait! We need some daddy love first.

Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for his job. There was a time a few weeks ago that they had a massive layoff and we wondered if he would get to keep his. I know there are so many families out there today who are struggling to find jobs in today's world. I think about how easy we could be in their shoes........so I say Thank You heavenly Father for this job!

We are just excited to have him home and spend time with him!

Two beautiful talented women....

I have gotten to know and I want to brag on their talents. A few weeks ago I got an email from Marianne. I have been following Marianne's Caring Bridge Journal of her daughter Makenna for about a year now. Makenna's story (click on the bold to go to her site)

This is an AMAZING story of a little girl right here in my town who has had 4 brain surgeries. She is a living miracle! Let me say that God is truly amazing in many ways. This past Halloween Marianne's family came trick or treating at my house. I had never met this family but have prayed over them so many times. When I saw this beautiful little girl in her chair I knew it was Makenna. She has the most beautiful smile. It was SUCH a sweet honor to meet this family in person! I admire Marianne as a mom and all that she goes through. If you get a chance I would love for you to read about their story.

A couple of weeks ago I got an email from Marianne that she loved my blog layout and wanted to know if I could help her with a project. I was thrilled to help but I am still so new at this blogging thing so I remembered a blogger friend I have gotten to know. I love following Tara and her Little Princess, Kenley Ourprincessinpigtails It just so happens that Tara is an amazing blog designer too! She designed my button that I am so proud of.

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Tara blessed Marianne with a beautiful blog. Thank you Tara for all that you did for her. You really are so talented and I feel so lucky to have made such a sweet friend in blogging world! Check out her site if you want a new FUN look!

Just for getting these two ladies in touch Marianne has blessed me with one of her art work pieces for my house. How nice was that? I am lovin it! I get so many compliments over it. Check out her site to see all of her art work pieces she can make. What a great teacher gift, baby shower, or birthday gift these would make. beautifullyframed Thank you Marianne! You and your family will forever be in my prayers. I know that life is tough at times for you. I just want you to know how much you are loved and prayed for each day!

My beautiful art work by Marianne.

Happy Birthday Mindy!

One of my best friends is having a birthday today and I can't help but shout

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINDY!!!

This girl is like family to me......a sister I never had! Minny, if you are reading this right now I want you to know how much you mean to me. I don't think I could really put into words of all the laughter, tears of joy, funny pranks, secrets, and love for one another we share. I adore you! If we were Orange County Housewives I would sooo stick up for you to Vicki any day. ha! Happy birthday beautiful friend. I really think we might be related....I mean look at Walker and Landry!

Soooo Happy Birthday Sister!