Laura

My little baby niece is walking already (she decided crawling wasn't her style)! She is growing up way too fast.

Phyllis 200/365

That about sums it up.

Phyllis 196/365

Our first apple blossom ever!  After nine years of 

babying this apple tree, it finally came through.

Hooray!

Laura

My normally thin and trim dog got into a bag of trash. Look at the size of her stomach!

Becca or Cori

Yup... these are my two. Her being a supa freak & spazzing out... Him... as one of my best friends Mom from Ireland says... "He's got a bit of the devil in his eye"... (add Irish accent)

Mary

The lady in the sky was curling her hair last night...

Becca or Cori

I guess he plays with the dog too much?!?!

Becca or Cori

Words from one of my dearest friends who is fighting cancer. I love her so much it hurts.

I pray for a miracle everyday. Tomorrow she gets her scans.... that miracle would be wonderful tomorrow.

As I sit in this big recliner watching the clock on the wall tick, I am emotionally conflicted. I am planning a wonderfully happy event. I am planning my little boy’s birthday party. He is so excited and I can’t help but be excited for him. Reid is turning 5 this weekend. I never thought I could love something so much. He is funny, frustrating and fantastic at four and contrary to his wishes, I want time to stand still. Like every parent, my heart aches as I realize my baby turned toddler has disappeared…my “big” boy has emerged and is growing by the minute. However, as a mom diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, time has an entirely different meaning to me.

When I was diagnosed with late stage breast cancer in 2005, I was so worried Reid would never know me, much less have me at his side blowing out 5 candles. Ironically, “time” is both my friend and my enemy. Each morning that I wake up, I am so thankful for the time I have with my friends and family. Life is so very good. On the other hand, time is running like sand through my fingers. I am desperate for a cure to this dreaded disease or at least for more medical options to extend my time with Reid. We scan next week to see if my current chemo is working. My tumor markers are up, so there is need for concern. If this chemo is not working, there is only one drug left to try in the current “FDA approved” arsenal. NOW is the time for a cure. If we can put a man on the moon, surely we can figure out a way to stop this madness.

I pray I get the opportunity to plan Reid’s 6th birthday. Actually, I will shoot for the stars and pray that I get to plan his 16th birthday. So it is time to climb out of my big recliner. Chemotherapy is over for today….time to get on with life and on with the party!!"

Becca or Cori

See this bunny? Her name is Bunny... It's Kate's lovie. I was a smart Mama and got 3 of the same lovie and would rotate them out between washings. It was hard to find 3 of these. They no longer make them. Guess what? Its harder to find them now. Kate lost 2 of the 3! I KNOW they are some where in this house & CANT find them! So a friend happens to have one & is sending it to me... Then I got Phyllis to get me one on Ebay. (I dont do ebay) These bad boys where running up to $40 plus!!! We found one cheaper.... I went ahead and bought 2 more of Luke's lovie. These "best friends" are just that... Bunny was getting very thin in certain spots.

Hopefully this works :)

Troye 193/365

How I'm spending my weekends now that it is hot as fire outside. Just watching my girl playing ball. In a couple weeks we'll be headed to Illinois for the 12U ASA Nationals.

Phyllis 192/365

Febreze has outdone themselves with this scent.

"Winds & Springtime"

Becca or Cori

Sorry I have been MIA! I got a new camera & have tons of pics on it.I had not gotten around to doing the software yet... Come to find out, I did not need the software.

Anyhoo.....

My girl getting her grub on at MaMa Fus!

Phyllis 190/365

Good morning.

Mary 185/365

Had a mellow night of watching fireworks from my balcony in between movies.  Since the fireworks were so far away, this picture isn't the most amazing thing ever, but I like it...

Mary 184/365

Sunrise from my balcony at 6:10 AM.  It's the only good thing about being awake that early, if you ask me.  I really will miss this camera at the end of the summer!

Phyllis 184/365

I love taking pictures of the moon.