Cami's first big girl book . . .

Little Miss Cami read her first 200 page book this summer. She started to read Charlotte's Web during the end of Kindergarten (and is reading it now again) but decided to switch over to Little Women early in the summer. She has always enjoyed me reading to her ever since she was a baby and has a love for reading now herself. Her kindergarten teacher would call her a "reading machine." She is heading into first grade with a lot of reading under her belt.

I would encourage every parent to read to their children even while they are very young.

Children are like kites...

Erma Bombeck writes:“I see children as kites. You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground.You run with them until you’re both breathless … they crash … you add a longer tail … they hit the rooftop … you pluck them out of the spout. You patch and comfort, adjust and teach. You watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they’ll fly.Finally they are airborne, but they need more string so you keep letting it out.With each twist of the ball of twine there is a sadness that goes with the joy, because the kite becomes more distant, and somehow you know it won’t be long before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that bound you together and soar as it was meant to soar – free and alone. Only then do you know that you did your job.”




Wow! Well, I don't know about you, but I am so glad that my kites have not yet learn to fly up too high...at this point in my life I get the privilege of having them low to the ground, but I know one day they will fly up high and I will be proud of their achievements. But right now, I will keep them very close while I can and enjoy them every step of the way!!!




To all the moms out there that are seeing their children graduate this month...you did a great job!

Mother's Day!

There is no greater gift to me than the gift of my children. No material thing can come close in my opinion! They bring me such joy and love everyday. My husband is my first love and always will be, but my babies are the next best thing~ we admire their talents and gifts all the time. We are so thankful that they are healthy and happy. This Mother's day I thank God for my children and for our family. I never take for granted the people in my life especially my two girls and my loving husband. I know my girls will grow up to be beautiful women who will touch so many lives in a positive way. I even believe they will become wonderful mother's themselves one day too!

Happy Mother's day to all the mothers and women who make a difference everyday in so many people's lives!