Then and Now...I'M THANKFUL!!!! ILY

From boys to men...no words to say how much I love these two.

Happy Birthday Evan!! Thanks for being a great friend!

Chase and Tyler play some Hoops!

Basketball season..almost over!

Saturday mornings at YBA. Chase was the ref for some of Ty's games.

Chase was the ref for some of Nolan's games...

~**Welcome 2011**~

January 1...Today is a day where people look back at the year that has gone by as well as the year that is ahead. Looking back, this has been one of my toughest years parenting yet. I've had some challenging years in my life. But this year was 100% out of my control. I have seen God's hand in it all. This is not to say that I did not question the events that took place but I know it all happens for a reason and it just makes our faith stronger. I have had great moments and horrendous moments that I thought I could not bare. I've not felt more helpless in my life but from the outside of it all, I think that is real life.It makes us stronger :) There are highs and lows and just days in between......being thankful for each. We had wonderful times in our car,
at the ball fields, at our dining room table and the beach.I've gotten to know our kids better-----through laughter and tears with each of them for many different reasons. Learning that I am stronger than I thought. And I thought I was pretty strong!! I realized...yet again..that I did not handle situations the way that I thought I might---shocking, I know!!! Realizing that God has his hand on me at all times!!!! I MUST TRUST!! MORE OF HIM, LESS OF ME!!!
Our family is starting 2011 with a fresh start in a new house. I've told them that the sun will rise tomorrow and God gives us a clean start. We are looking forward to another wonderful year of blessing others--that is the mission of our family---Helping others in whatever way we can, to show them Jesus. Treat others the way you want to be treated--that should not be too hard!
~GOD IS LOVE~