We were very impressed by our brave girl who not only decided she wanted to try out for a part of a local play but walked up onto the stage alone and sang a solo of "You Are My Sunshine" in order to be cast.   Aliya did a wonderful job of playing a munchkin/city father in the Wizard of Oz.   It was s…

Aliya decided that she wanted to adopt a new pet for her birthday.  We went to the animal shelter and she picked out a sweet guinea pig and named him Charlie.  She is absoltly smitten with him and for a little lady that can't get enough of animals he makes an absolutly per…

This beautiful young lady turned 8 today! She had a fun party with friends that included ice cream cake and going to the school dance.  They laughed and played for hours and hours.  I just can not put into words how fast the time has gone and the depth of honor I feel to be her mom.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving sourounded by our family.  The kids enjoyed watching the Macy's Day Parade and having time to play with their cousins while the adults laughed and talked. We also ate and ate and ate so  much incredibly delicous food!  It was a joyful day sourounded with those we love.��������������…

My thankfulness for the life I have and the people I share it with, will never be able to be expressed in words.  It is a feeling of love, contentment, and happiness that I get to experience everyday. I am blessed beyond reason.