I am Thankful

I guess things have been a little crazy around my house. Alot has been going on- good and bad. Just like everyone else, I'm sure. Yesterday was my baby Cade's birthday, he would have been 4! I love him so much, and miss him even more. We (I) decided that we would plant white tulips so that when they come up every year in the spring we can think of him and be happy!
This is hard. I keep thinking every year will get easier. But it is sad that I have had 4 years without him.
I miss my babies. How much we take for granted those wonderful nine months of a miracle inside our tummies. And when they come and they are this little bundle of warmth and love. I know I have two healthy children. Many don't get that opportunity. But because I have had it- I miss it.
Anywho, enough of my pity party. I skipped Halloween and decided I had better show my family off!
Dillon was Indiana Jones, Kasi was a mummy, and Derek was Brett Michaels


I always have my family over for Halloween and I had to show off the dessert my mom made. Seriuosly. With her and Brooke around everything is always spectacular!

Marley turned a year old!! She is such a good dog!! I may not let her lick my face, but I love her. And I love that my kids have dog- and that she is protective of them, and they love her. Wow- thats alot of love!




To make a long blog short- I am THANKFUL.

October was a hard month for our family. Of course we all have our own ways of handling the trials we go through- Dustin's friend passed away from a seriuos car accident. Mike was in the car with a girl friend of his who was in a coma until the day Mike died. I am not sure exactly the extent of her injuries, but she has a very long road of recovery ahead of her. So my amazing brother and his friend have put together this awesome benefit in Mike's name.
The 21st is Cade's birthday and I can't think of a better way I'd like to spend that night than doing something kind for someone else!
And 'tis the season, right. We are always trying to think of a service or something we can do for someone else- well this is it!! Please come and support such a great cause! This is going to be one fun event!! (plus- Dustin and his friends are very easy on the eyes :) )