Flower decorating 101

Some great friends came by today while they were down here in Yuma to teach Kaitlynn and I how to make flowers and different types of decorations for cakes. Kaitlynn did real well, she's so excited. Carmelo even left some tools for her to use. She really enjoyed herself.

Thoughts of Thursday

Out my window I see ......The sun coming up

I am thinking .......how tired I'm going to be today

I am thankful.........Of thoughtful friends

I am wearing...........my pajama's

I am remembering..............to drink more coffee

I am hoping........this too will pass

On my mind...... getting a good sleep tonight

Around the house .......laundry needs to be folded....

On of my favorite things....... travel

Wow...crazy month!

This month has been very crazy for me! Alot of emotions. I reunited with 2 women who I haven't seen in over 13 yrs and thought I would never see again. It was clear that we've all matured and moved on from our "unfortunate" experiences but there is something in my heart that just feels finalized. When I leave a personal situation unfinished I carry that very heavy on my heart. i defiantly have become a softy over the years but most importantly I've come to realize who matters in my life and is real. I am grateful for the phone calls and the facebook posts (ha) Then I got to to DC to a convention for work. O-M-G that was so awesome ..wow what an experience. I did post some pictures but there is no explanation for that quick experience. I was surrounded by some amazing men and women. I learned more in 48hrs then I could EVER imagine. I brought back so much knowledge to utilize in my job. I am very grateful for that opportunity. It was the most exhausting thrilling 4 days I've every experienced. Then the office, oh my the office. Our office has been so busy it's feeling like we have to slow down to catch up but if we slow down we're behind again. We've been so extremely busy this month, I come home exhausted. Last night I had the craziest dreams about work, file folders chasing me. Me changing jobs doing the same thing but in a school for wayyyyyyyyyy less money. It was defiantly a sign to take a breather.

Convention at the Gaylord

My trip to DC doesn't leave me much time to see the sights but I'm here and experiencing the humidity so it's telling me I'm not at home. I've already had the pleasure of meeting the most wonderful people and at the same time learning alot! My experience will never be forgotten....DC ROCKs! Except for the weather! I was moved by the decor and hand made sand displays through out the atrium. Very awesome!!!

It's going to be a longgggggggg journey

I'm not an expert but it was GOOOOOOD

These are only 2 out of the 5 loaves we made...

For 4 Days we baked.....

We baked banana bread, pumpkin bread, we baked a cake, we baked cookies (those went fast) All the kids pitched in from cracking the eggs to measuring the oil and milk or whatever needed to go in. WOW...they all did fabulous

Floating down the River what a blast

We had so much fun floating down the river on the 4th of July. I wanted to keep Kaitlynns mind of her dad not being here with us so we didn't stop ALL WEEKEND!!! I literally was so exhausted last night I couldn't do another thing. Had people in the house for days it was great!!! She had so much fun, definitely a memory made with her. Dad will be home Tuesday so we're excited to share our adventures with him as much as we are to hear about his!!!

My red white and blue pancakes. Lol Kinda pink though

The brother...Kevin

Today I find myself pondering on choices I've made over the years, wondering if the right ones with family have been made. Next to my husband there is a man out there who I adore and respect more then I could ever express. My brother Kevin is such an amazing man, he hasn't even figured out how awesome he is yet. What's breaks my heart is those around him don't know how great he really is.

We've had our challenges over the years, even recently we've had challenges but I do understand his position, I respect his choices but Kevin you need to know you have SO much to offer, you have 100 time more potential to offer this society then you realize. you are skilled, you are admired and you kick ass.

My brother rocks, he is a black belt, a cop for many year, skilled educated and working further on his education to enhance his skills.

Kevin, I want you to know you are missed, You are loved and admired. Not only by those out there who are jealous and want to be you but I admire your resiliency and perseverance. Reach for your dreams! You are my hero Kevin McGillvray. I love you!