The Essence of a Mother

Here is Elvis's helper.    This lens was fogged up on this pic...but I thought it gave it a vintage look.  I sorta like it. :) She did most of the picture taking and filming while my hubby was out doing his campaign.  She put in a whole day's work with her daddy.  I gotta give it to her for going out into town with her daddy dressed up in some silly costume.   Really.... I don't think I would have dared been seen with my dad like that.  She enjoyed her one on one time with her daddy.  Laughing, chatting,  eating lots of Jelly donuts, and if they were still hungry.... dining at some fast food joint.  She loved it!! The previous day she really looked like a 60's girl.  I had her hair all teased up and ready to go!! PS... I feel like I need to continue to sharing some of the little blessings God has been bringing continually to me.  This is how He is revealing Himself right now to show me.... ...

It is quite interesting  fulfilling  and fun to be married to a man who has such a wonderful sense of humor. He is a character just on his own but look out when he dresses up in some sort of costume and becomes another character.    How about when it's for his JOB??!! No....he is not... an actor nor works at a theme park or even a carnival Yeah....he did travel with a carnival as a child but that's another story... Oh and he did want to be a clown when he grew up..   That....he is by nature He doesn't have to dress up for that.  He's a businessman!!   a Salesman!! but not a traditional sort of salesman.... nope not my husband.  You see he has to bring some sort of funniness into everything he does Even.to.attract. ATTENTION Today he launched the Business Rockstar (his business) campaign to offer his services with web video.    He dressed  up as Elvis and went to businesses passing out jelly donuts. ...

Yep, the big day has finally arrived,  The Civil Air Patrol  Color Guard National Competition begins with a bang tomorrow!   Remember earlier this year they won state and regional In the wee morning hours of 3 am, I woke to drop off Donnie, Justin, and Moriah at their destination so they could drive to airport along with the whole team.   Donnie had mixed emotions being tossed from wanting to stay with me, to taking all of us (which was totally impossible),  to just enjoying the whole experience.   I think he was excited deep down but didn't really want show it openly knowing I was left behind with the little ones.  Moriah was all giddy because she's never flown before. :) Justin was so excited after hearing they will be driving over to the west coast which is about an hour's drive from where they will be staying for six days in McMinnville, Oregon   We looked it up on Google Earth and then spanned over to look at wes...

Guess what I'm NOT doing right now.... the laundry and the dishes INSTEAD i'm typing this post... :) Hey....it's been one of those days and it's already late.... I feel like nothing has been accomplished.....ugh!! It's ok....i am not going to let this bring me down nope... This whole month has been filled with lazy summer days. Rising late, staying up late, playing, chatting with friends.... here I am doing what I like to do best  chatting This past weekend My son Justin turned 16 and we threw him that surprise party I mentioned.   he looks quite confused why are my friend here? Yep, he was surprised.  It was perfect weather. A bit humid but nice and cloudy...no sunscreen.... no burns and lots of hours spent playing, EATING, and chatting away till late....  friends ran out to greet him what are you doing here ? friends squirting him with squirt guns he's saying "whoa" He had a blast! played ...