My favorite season!

Fall is such a lovely time of year!

Our weather has been mild and we are enjoying it,

hope that you are too!

It felt so good to feel the sun on my skin and

hear the birds singing!

Happy Mother's Day

I just wanted to do a post about my

amazing Mom on Mother's Day.

(btw, isn't she beautiful!?)

She has sacrificed so much for me and my

family that there aren't enough words

to express my thankfulness.

She has been through my cancer journey and

my back surgery and recovery with such

faithfulness!

She has been a real blessing not only to me, but

also to my children!

We have many happy memories with her and look forward

to making many more!

I love my Mom!

Her children arise up, and call her blessed;

Prov. 31:28a

Christmas Tree Hunt

You know, I keep wondering how many more years we'll all shop

together for a tree...but, we were blessed with one more year.

Here are a few snapshots from the day.

We always try and go tree hunting on Black Friday.

It's the first day they are open, there's plenty of

selection, and it's not crowded and

we can take our time.

The majority of the years we have gone back

to the same place, I remember taking Bri there

when she was a baby-it had snowed and we pulled her in a

little pink sled.

Now she's a grown up beauty!

Somehow that little toddler, Brad, wound up being

the tallest in our bunch!

I had a little fun with editing ;)

Christmas blessings to you!

Unexpected Vacation

Our family had the blessing of a last minute unexpected vacation to

Ocean City Maryland last week.

During it we celebrated my birthday, and Phil and I's 27th anniversary!

Here are some pics from our lovely time away...

The view from the condo we rented

in Ocean City

My mom and Bri enjoying a treat

Awesome sand sculpture

At the Kite Festival on OC boardwalk

Out on the Bay

God blessed us with a nice time away--I

really needed it!

And, this is my FAVORITE time of year to go!

Celebrating...

Wednesday was my birthday, and we went to

Shady Maple to celebrate!

We took Phil's dad and my mom

(She wouldn't let me take her pic--so I snuck the one below)

We had a great day!

We did a little shopping downstairs of course!

 Beautiful!

This giant hand below was alongside the road on the way home-

it was so interesting I had to snap a shot! ;)

I was thankful to have such a lovely day!

Mother's Day Surprise!

More on May before it flits away!

So blessed and happy to have my Mom here for dinner on Mother's Day!

After a delicious dinner prepared by my husband and kids,

we did my mom's fav thing...played SkipBo!

Notice the lovely flowers on the table?

A gift from Brad! :)

Phil gave me a beautiful hydrangea that blooms all summer!

Took a few pics before my Mom left...

Three generations

My mom always look so small between my kids! :)

Our family

After my Mom left, I thought all was over...but it wasn't!

My kids went together and got me a suprise gift...

a Hot Air Balloon Ride!

It's on my bucket list...I can't wait to go!

Thanks so much you two!

It was a lovely day, and I look forward to my ride!

Hope your Mother's Day was a blessing to you too!