She wears a crown

Be faithful until death,and I will give you the crown of life. Revelations 2:10

A year ago today my mother-in-law was called home after a battle with breast and bone cancer. She was one of the most faithful people I've ever known she just believed. Jesus walked with her every step and she never lost faith that he'd carry her when needed. She was a remarkable woman in many ways. Truly happy, content, hard working, tough, loving. I miss her each day but know she's wearing a crown.

I didn't know how to honor her today so I made pink strawberry cupcakes with sprinkles. She loved strawberries and love a party so it seemed appropriate as we think of her today.

Don't blink

Today my baby graduated from 5th grade elementary to 6th grade middle school. As I drove away from the elementary school for the last time picking him up at the flag pole it seemed like just yesterday I had dropped him off in his kindergarten class to begin the new chapter of his life called school. How did it go by so quickly?

He's been blessed with gifted teachers and surrounded by great friends. He's learned to read and tie his shoes and navigate the hallways without effort all things that seemed far off on his first day of school.

He leaves a confident, funny, educated young man ready for the bigger challenge and opportunities that middle school brings.

Shane your Dad and I are so proud of you. You are a good student, a good friend to others, a good athlete and sport, a gifted artist and someone we are proud to call ours. Keep working hard, keep learning, keep pushing yourself to be excellent.

Congratulations. We love you kid.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my sister - wonderful woman, sometimes wonder woman, mom, daughter, wife and friend. Many more sis! Love you more n' my luggage.

And Chili Dog. The best Blue Heeler in all of the Sierra turns two today. He is being showered with dog treats by his favorite eight year old. Lucky dog.