Rain....

So this blog is intended for rainy days. The last three days we've had a LOT of rain. I think today we had over 2 1/2 inches. Rain is a good thing. We've really needed it. So I'm not going to complain. I've taken these rainy days to spend with my Momma, getting my house cleaned up and ready for appraisals. Don't worry we aren't moving. We are trying to get our interest rate fixed & lowered so we are refinancing. So you have to go through hoops and it's a big headache and mess. But, it will all be very worth it once it's done. So I've cleaned house all weekend. I'm tired, my back aches all the way down to my knees. But my house looks nice. I've enjoyed the time with my Momma and my kiddo. It's been a good weekend. I don't often get this much time with my Momma and I really enjoyed it. Sure I talk to her every single day, often 12 times a day, and I see her every other day usually. But we don't get to spend the majority of the day together three days in a row very often. Even though we were cleaning, it was nice. I love that lady. I loved my time with her this weekend and appreciated that she wanted to help and wanted to be here. She's pretty awesome.

Seize the day.

So today I've had a migraine straight from hell itself. One bad enough to make me sick to my stomach. I have been in our dark bedroom since Talent went to bed at 7 watching the trash I recorded on DVR.  I have not even logged in to Facebook until about 10 minutes ago. When I did I saw a friend of mine had posted a "RIP" status and as I paused to read it I realized she was saying a girl I grew up with had passed away. I guess it happened in the last few hours. From what my friend knew about the situation she passed in her sleep. I sat shell shocked re-reading her status a few times. I even went and found the girls Facebook. We had lost touch. You know how life happens. You go to school with these people everyday and once everyone goes their separate ways you lose touch. That s what happened here. We haven't seen each other in years. Although I see her Mom and sister all the time. I guess the reason I'm writing this to it is because I was reminded for the second time in two days that tomorrow isn't guaranteed. No matter your age. So seize the day. Take chances and enjoy every breath. Don't let life pass you by.

You know talking with my friend tonight, I thought back to all the funerals I've attended since graduation. Junior High even. Classmates that didn't make it. I can't even count them on both hands because there are so many. I just don't know why so many are taken so young.  I don't think I will ever understand it. Tonight my heart hurts for the family of this girl that was taken way too soon. I pray for peace for her family, kids, and husband.

Please don't take life for granted. Live and love. Don't be afraid to take chances. You are never promised your next breath.

Defeat.

Well I tried the picture challenge and failed again. It's just too busy with a toddler to devote time to it. It was fun while it lasted though! So yet again I've been defeated by the weekly picture challenge. Maybe someday I will finish it. Ha!

Lately life has been stressful. My world has been busy and full of things that need to be done and it seems the days are shorter and shorter. Talent is growing and harder to entertain solo. He thinks he needs to be right where I am all the time. I love him and love being with him but it's hard to dust and vacuum with him running around dumping things out on the floor behind me. So I stay up after everyone else is in bed and try to get all the laundry, vacuuming, dishes, & dusting done. I feel worn out this week. I've had a summer cold and a bum leg and am just tired from trying to get things done. It will slow down sometime. And I am just trying to enjoy Talent being little because it seems like everyday he is doing something new or outgrowing a favorite outfit. So that's what's going on in our world. I will post again soon.

Week 16,17,&18/52

Well the last three weeks have been hectic and I'm kinda cheating on this one I'm supposed to post a picture of bugs, leaves, & flowers. I have a picture I took several years ago that is still one of my very favorites. So I've chosen to share it again. The caterpillar is a bug in my world. It does turn into a butterfly, right? So here's my last three weeks. I promise to try and do better!

Life, Love, and everything in between!

Tonight I just felt like posting a few photos that I've taken recently. I've got a new camera that I inherited from my parents. It's a fancy Nikon camera with all kinds of features and gadgets. I love it. I have been working at learning how to use it because I would actually like to start my own photography business some day. We'll see if that ever happens. Either way, I'm learning a lot and getting some really great pictures in the mean time. So here are some of my favorite things and some of the pictures I've taken lately. Some I've edited and some I haven't.

My beautiful boy.

Talent playing outside.

Redick wishing I would quit bothering him!

Riley, ignoring me...typical behavior of the men in my house.

Talent decided he needed to lay down with the puppies. It didn't last long but it sure was adorable!

I sure love the cute things that this boy does!