Flasback Friday

--Like Sister, Like Brother--

 

Wordless Wednesday

{Vrooom, Vrooom}

What Else Could A Mother Ask For...?

This Mother's Day weekend we spent doing this Momma's favorite thing... enjoying just being together! We made multiple trips to the park, fed the ducks, ate ice cream cones at Sonic, made homemade pizza & blondies together, roasted marshmallows on the deck and Gigi kept telling me "Happy Birthday!"

Flashback Friday

"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother." -Abraham Lincoln

For Mother's Day... 

My Very Special Mother & The Girl That Made Me A Mommy

Wordless Wednesday

{Bath Time}

Courtesy of The Red, White & Blue

"Hey Uncle Sam put your name on the top of his list

And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist

And the eagle will fly Man, it's gonna be hell

When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell
And it feels like the whole wide world is raining down on you

Brought to you courtesy of the Red, White & Blue

Justice will be served and the battle will rage

This big dog will fight when you rattle its cage

And you'll be sorry that you messed with the U.S. of A.

Cause we'll put a boot in your a** it's the American way." --Toby Keith, Angry American

Grayson & Garrison,

You were witness to history once again. While you both slept soundly in your beds I stayed up waiting to watch a late night announcement by President Barack Obama. Shortly before he went on, it was announced that Osama Bin Laden was killed by US soldiers (this was on May 1, 2011). 

While you both will not remember this day, I am positive you will read about it in your history books. It is important that you recognize the commitment and sacrifices the US military has made to ensure your safety and freedom. It is my hope that you will forever appreciate the country you live in and the people that serve it.

Love, 

Momma

Marching for Babies

Yesterday we (our lil family of 4) participated in the March of Dimes - March for Babies. We did a 4 mile run.. our goal was to be the first family with a double stroller to finish.. we ended up being the first family at all to finish.. it felt good! There is nothing like getting up on a Saturday morning to exercise while supporting a cause & watching your kids have an amazing time. 


The March of Dimes is a cause we support and is close to our hearts. Although I have never given birth to a premature baby, we have had two babies that have passed before I was ever able to cradle them in my arms, count their fingers and toes or gently kiss their soft cheeks. While I will never carry my babies in my arms, I will always carry them both in my heart.

Unable to impact their lives the way I would have wished; I am a better person because of  the profound impact their short lives have had on mine. They taught me just how precious life really is. Their lives have been an example of how deep a mothers love runs; without ever knowing their sex, the color of their eyes, or the sound of their cry.. they were mine and I loved them. Today, I have peace in knowing that in His time, I will one day be reunited with them.


That being said after the run on Saturday we took some time to enjoy each other and the 2 beautiful lives we have been blessed to call our  "babies." We played in the splash pad, had ice-cream bars, ran around the park, and had a picnic outside.

**This post is not intended to make anyone sad... it is intended to be a reminder to celebrate life.
**Please keep in mind that the pictures of me are after a 4 mile run in the GA sun!