Suzanne and Brandon came up to visit on Thursday! I sure do miss those two and the dogs so much. Hopefully I can make it down to the big T in the fall to visit. We're having her baby shower tomorrow (Sunday.) It'll be nice to have everyone there and enjoy the beautiful weather and upcoming baby. :)
Yesterday was the 4th of July! The weather was gorgeous and set out for a perfect weekend. Sadly though, Kat and I had to work all day. We did get home just in time for fireworks though! :) Chaffee Fire Department sure did a great job with the fireworks display!
Now for the good stuff, I want to give a MASSIVE shout-out to.........drum roll please.........my mom and pops. They are our (us kids') world. Growing up, I never realized how much my parents put up with with six children plus more running around the house. Getting older, it starts to sink in how much they have been there for me and the rest of my family.
My dad, Donnie, is literally the most well-rounded person I have ever met. He's the only man in my life who can unclog a sink, change my tires, watch The Walking Dead with me, play a mean corn-hole game, build literally anything, continuously provide love, care and support and the list goes on and on. If he doesn't know how to do something, he will find out how or figure it out on his own. He's always curious and looking for ways to become knowledgeable about the most random things. And I love that about him! As a kid, anytime dad scolded me for something, I'd always say...."Well you're yelling at me!" to him and he'd always say "Honey, I've never gotten mad or yelled at you for anything..." As the years went by this was so true. As much chaos I have put my daddy through he has never once truly gotten mad about anything. He is one of the easiest-going people, but when it comes to doing something he loves and enjoys he becomes for very attentive to detail and critical (in a good way though!) Everything has to be perfect and make sense to him, which is one trait that I feel I got from him! Thanks dad!
My mom, Loraine, is one hell of a rock-star. I cannot even put into words how much this woman means to me. Although I get frustrated and lose patience with her I can never thank her enough for always being there for me when something is going wrong in my life. She can cook, sew, do laundry, be my biggest fan, listen, give advice and always love and support me through anything. Her words of encouragement and just her presence are always nice to have! She has been through a lot and has not once complained. Whatever the great Lord above has thrown at her she seems to live life one day at a time. I hope to gain that characteristic one day! It makes life more enjoyable and a lot less stressful. I love when people say to me..."Oh, you must be Loraine's daughter! You look just like her." And I always have the joy of saying, "Yes, I am! Thank you!" So thanks mom for sharing the good looks and a fun-loving contagious personality that people see in the both of us.
My parents are also some of the greatest grandparents around. Although, my niece and nephews are spoiled rotten and loved by many, they don't even realize yet how blessed they are to have the grandparents they have. So if you ever get a chance to meet these two amazing people that I have the pleasure of calling my parents, then you're one lucky person! They will feel your life with joy, love and kindness. They have set such a great example for the ones surrounding them whether it's through their faith or just everyday life. I love you both and am extremely blessed to call you my parents and to have you in my life!
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| All of us kids with mom and dad! Taking it back to my high school graduation. |
My dad, Donnie, is literally the most well-rounded person I have ever met. He's the only man in my life who can unclog a sink, change my tires, watch The Walking Dead with me, play a mean corn-hole game, build literally anything, continuously provide love, care and support and the list goes on and on. If he doesn't know how to do something, he will find out how or figure it out on his own. He's always curious and looking for ways to become knowledgeable about the most random things. And I love that about him! As a kid, anytime dad scolded me for something, I'd always say...."Well you're yelling at me!" to him and he'd always say "Honey, I've never gotten mad or yelled at you for anything..." As the years went by this was so true. As much chaos I have put my daddy through he has never once truly gotten mad about anything. He is one of the easiest-going people, but when it comes to doing something he loves and enjoys he becomes for very attentive to detail and critical (in a good way though!) Everything has to be perfect and make sense to him, which is one trait that I feel I got from him! Thanks dad!
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| Dad with us kids! We had so much fun snorkeling that day! |
My mom, Loraine, is one hell of a rock-star. I cannot even put into words how much this woman means to me. Although I get frustrated and lose patience with her I can never thank her enough for always being there for me when something is going wrong in my life. She can cook, sew, do laundry, be my biggest fan, listen, give advice and always love and support me through anything. Her words of encouragement and just her presence are always nice to have! She has been through a lot and has not once complained. Whatever the great Lord above has thrown at her she seems to live life one day at a time. I hope to gain that characteristic one day! It makes life more enjoyable and a lot less stressful. I love when people say to me..."Oh, you must be Loraine's daughter! You look just like her." And I always have the joy of saying, "Yes, I am! Thank you!" So thanks mom for sharing the good looks and a fun-loving contagious personality that people see in the both of us.
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| Mom with us girls! This was our cousins wedding awhile back! |
My parents are also some of the greatest grandparents around. Although, my niece and nephews are spoiled rotten and loved by many, they don't even realize yet how blessed they are to have the grandparents they have. So if you ever get a chance to meet these two amazing people that I have the pleasure of calling my parents, then you're one lucky person! They will feel your life with joy, love and kindness. They have set such a great example for the ones surrounding them whether it's through their faith or just everyday life. I love you both and am extremely blessed to call you my parents and to have you in my life!
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