Fun was had by all

My homemade edible arrangement

Nothing says Spring like..

I broke down and bought a sewing maching this past weekend. My kids and I have odd shaped bodies...long legs, short legs, small waist, ...you get the picture. So I decided that I wanted to start sewing again, plus, Ali wants to learn how to sew. So, I made a hat. My very first hat. I tweaked the pattern and made it a reversible hat. Ali and I picked out the material last week when I thought I was going to make her a capri outfit. Ali stole my hat!! It is not perfect, but she loves it just the same. A couple of people couldn't believe that her mom made it...I know what I'm giving as "end of the year" gifts! I guess if the hat makes her that happy, it's hers. Plus, the colors scream Ali. Ahhh, life is good, spring is here and it's warm.

16 years ago today

I thought I knew everything there was to know...ahem, yeah right. 16 years ago today I said "I do" to the most loving, dedicated boy/man for me. Nate has been such a good thing for me. He and the kids are my life. After the kids....marrying him was the best thing I ever did. Sure we have had our ups and downs, but it really has been a smooth ride overall. Did I expect marriage to be easy? Yep, I did. But with anything in life worth having it has been work. But I am all to happy to work at this. (and I know that Nate is all to happy to work for it too)! I couldn't have asked for a better partner, best friend, co-conspirator, ect...if I could have picked him out myself. I believe that God put us together and that we fit like a puzzle piece. Usually where he is weak I am strong and vice versa. I love him so much and am so thankful for the man he is....and the father he is. And I look forward to growing old with him by my side.