Category Archives: Thankfulness

Nov 25 2013

Cold & rainy days, 11-25-13

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Today I am thankful for cold & rainy days in our warm home full of monsters galore.

We have so enjoyed the past few days surrounded by so many monsters though cold & dreary out we have stayed busy. After lots of crafts, painting, baking bread, ornaments, & cookies with seven monsters today three of them went home. I love having our neighborhood monsters around. They have truly become family. And having three full days with my Godchildren here has been amazing. My little Caj is home with his mommy tonight. But we are so excited Aryie gets to stay with us for the rest of the week! We have been so busy having fun we have hardly noticed the funky weather outside!20131125-210130.jpg

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Nov 24 2013

Houseful of monsters, 11-24-13

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Today I am thankful for the houseful of monsters I have.

This morning I woke up with EIGHT lil monsters. I love nothing more than a houseful of monsters, chaos, and laughter. We are going on day two with two of my Godchildren, Aryie & Caj, here with us. Last night was Caj’s first of many sleep overs with his Nanny! Oh sweet Jesus does this lil fella melt my heart! Then we have our regulars, Diamond & Janae, add in our 4 lil monsters and it’s been a fabulous house of chaos!20131124-103556.jpg

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Nov 21 2013

Our home, 11-21-13

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Today I am thankful for the memories we have built in our new home over the last year.

It is a tremendous blessing to have a place to watch our children grow. To measure their height on a door frame. To build new traditions and continue old ones. A place that we can create special memories in the years to come.20131118-080630.jpg

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Nov 19 2013

My B-Boo, 11-19-13

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Today I am thankful for my B-Boo.

This girl. Where do I even start? She is five years younger than me. When her mom gave birth to her they lived with my dad and I. We lived with each other for a few years until my dad remarried. Then very sadly when her parents both passed she lived with us again. I can’t even begin to tell you the pillar of strength and inspiration my little cousin has always been to me. She is truly one of my best friends, more like my little sister, and an amazing Godmother to two of my monsters. I will forever be thankful for the bond we have always been blessed enough to share and the many crazy memories and secrets we share. You are one of a kind my B-Boo and I adore you.20131116-154908.jpg

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Nov 18 2013

My cousins, 11-18-13

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Today I am thankful for my cousins.

I grew up in a very large family. With over 20 grandchildren spread across both sides of my family. Cousins are your first friends. Some of mine have always been more like sisters and brothers. Most of my greatest childhood memories were spent with them. Some I don’t get to talk to as often as I like. Some I am even closer to now than when we were kids. And some I speak to daily.

Top: All of my cousins on the Freeman side (left to right: Donnie, Cindy, Lisa, & me)
Bottom: A few of my cousins on the Kline side (left to right: me, Crystal, Betty, & Joe)20131116-153220.jpg

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Nov 17 2013

Nana & Freeman, 11-17-13

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Today I am thankful for my Godparents, Nana & Freeman.

Godparents are such special people. They love you and care for you as if you were their own child. Mine were no exception. I know my Nana is only a phone call away. And I miss Freeman dearly, may he RIP.

How amazing is that beard? This was taken at my Christening at United Methodist Church in Da Parish.20131116-152500.jpg

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Nov 16 2013

Just me, 11-16-13

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Today I am thankful to be the lady I have become.

I am often judged and frequently misunderstood. If you really know me you will know I am a God fearing, faithful wife, protective mama, family first kinda gal, genuine friend, strong willed, loud, an endless worrier, often straight to the point, always wanting to help others, possibly ocd, crazy, anything but perfect, and sometimes want to kick myself for wearing my heart on my sleeve all too often.

While I know I can’t possibly please everyone. Will never be able to change some folk’s view of me. I know who I really am and that’s all that really matters. 20131113-075959.jpg

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