New to Me Van

I am so excited. We were car shopping with Michael last week, when I spotted a van that just had my name written on it. Since Feb. when Sage was born, if we all wanted to go somewhere we had to take 2 cars. Getting the girls in and out of Grandpas 2-door car was not fun, especially when we went to church and I was in a dress. So when this van called out my name I could not resist! It is a 97, but that is ok with me. It has passenger sliding doors on both sides! Getting the kids in and out is a breeze! I am naming it the "Grandmamobile"! I love to drive it, to bad gas prices are so high! Picture will be coming soon. Needless to say, with my van, Forrests car, Lyssa's car and now Michael's car, to say nothing of the Crown Victoria in the driveway-our house looks like a car lot!

Michael is home.

Those are wonderful words for a Mother to be able to say. This past year has been a journey, one that I am grateful is over. I have learned a new level of respect for Military families and the sacrifices they make in our behalf. I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Patriot Guard? As thier hats proclaim-they stand for those who stand for us. They support the troops-even when the plane is coming in at midnight. They were there to line the walk from the plane to the families with flags. What a tribute to these men! Many of them are Vietnam Veterans. The reception they recieved on their return was so different! They are true patriots, and this mother is very grateful to them!

145th Field Artillery #1

Michael is home!

Hurray for the great state of Texas. Michael is either there or on his way! HOOAH! Calls started coming into families last night when planes landed on American Soil for refueling. I am keeping the phone by my side!

So, there is another change. The official 'WELCOME HOME' for Michael's unit will not be until August 9th, so I am thinking we will all try to get together before then. Let me know what everyone thinks!
We still don't have word on when he will be home!

You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

This morning I am in a bit of shock. I found out that my Aunt has Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma throughout her lymph system, and it has spread to her bone marrow. I owe so much to her. I grew up living a few blocks away from her, so she was always there. She is the one who started me on the path of Family History, for which I am so grateful. I will always be indebted to her for the wealth of information she gave me that helped me in my research. Since Dad passed away 2 years ago, she has called periodically to see how we are doing, and to check up on our family history progress. I thought the title of this picture was fitting-Aunts quilted memories. My memories are like quilt pieces sewn together representing a lifetime!