Who Am I?

You know all those quizzes floating around Facebook?

Yes, you do! You see them practically everyday.
And you've taken them.

Me, too.

So, according to Facebook quizzes, this is who I am...



I am Princess Aurora.

I should live in Star's Hollow.

In a Victorian house.

Married to my prince, Thor.

But, I am originally from Krypton.

And I should retire in Santorini, Greece.

Also, I am most likely to get arrested with Jennifer Lawrence.

Yep, that all sounds about right.

God is Good...Life is Good

We went on a cruise!

My best friend helped me find the opportunity and
finances for our family to take a family
vacation together on a cruise.
With the past 18 months of hardships and changes,
it was so needed.


It was a bit cloudy when we got on the boat, but it soon cleared up
for sunny skies and smooth sailing all the way to Mexico.

My favorite people in the whole world were with me.

Upon exploring the ship, Josh found one of the
lifeboats and reached out to it.
"I touched the butt!!"
This kid slays me.

 Our days were filled with lots of activities and fun.


Like Tea Time.

  
Elegant Night with my handsome soldier.

And my beautiful daughter.

Michele taught the boys how to make fart sounds under their arms with a straw.
Oh, how they laughed.

Once in Mexico, there was lots of sun, and fun, and impossible blue water.

We celebrated  James' 10th birthday in Cozumel.
Where we found a nice big cake for him to play in.

This was one of the boys' favorite places.
Though clearly not for playing chess.
More like bowling with pieces being knocked over everywhere.

 There was lots of opportunities to stand in awe of God's creation.

To reconnect with my sweetie.

And to make lots of new friends.

I've got a whole new perspective on life now.
Being in the middle of the ocean surrounded by God's
majesty and glory will do that to you.

Well, that and scones and cream.
And brownies.
YUM!!

No Secret

It's been no great secret that since getting out of the Army last year,
I have been really struggling.

It's been a real challenge to transfer to this new life.
Challenges with the kids, challenges with the new home,
challenges with no Army family around.

Challenges abound.

But, so do blessings.

 We finally get to spend quality time with the grandparents.

There are a lot more opportunities for family time and fun.



And of course, there's Doctor Who family time.

Where we dress up for Halloween.

And eat strange things like fish fingers and custard.

So, all in all, I would have to say the blessing far outweigh the challenges.
At least until next year when I have two teenagers and one preteen in the house.
Oy vey!

8 Things

Today is the 8th of May.
(What?? May, already?)

So, in honor, 8 things I love right now.



The golden hour.
Perfect for taking pictures.

Photography assignments where you find colorful floppy disks that take you back to middle school.

Beautiful light and textures.

Little League baseball.
This team has been so good for my boy.

Springtime blooms.

There are colorful flowers all over my yard right now.

 

These two who do keep my life interesting.

They get it from their father.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...on Monday

I know, I know.
It's Monday, not Sunday.

Better late than never or as Blanche says...

 Egg

Some of my kids Easter eggs. They made yummy deviled eggs.


 Good

Mmmmmmm.......cheesecake.



Little Things
 

Sweet little ladybug.


 On My Feet

Or soon to be off them.


Shapes 
 

Old VW hubcaps. They don't make em like they used to.



Next week:

1. Details
2. Precious
3. Hungry
4. Water
5. Wide Angle

Linking up with Ashley over at:
Ramblings and Photos

April 2014

Look, two posts in the same week.
I am on a roll.

April was a good month.
I love springtime. We get out of the house a lot more.


And there's baseball.
Lots of baseball.

 Rangers game against the Astros with my sweetie.

Josh's little league games are taking up a lot of time, too.
He is really getting better.

My sweet baby at his awards ceremony.

Jerry and Jamie enjoying the outdoors.
Pretty soon, he is going to be too big to carry around like this.

I love being near my parents finally.
They are enjoying the kids, too.
Win-win.

And, of course, there are roses everywhere.
Beautiful, sweet smelling roses.

I do so love Spring.