A Family is Love

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

I'm Baaackkkk

Hi All!!!!
It has been a long 2 years. I am so sorry. So what made me come back to my blog.? I was thinking out loud this past Sunday and mentioned that I wanted to try to take an hour or so to do something for me at least twice a week. My brother in las suggested I journal... so I had a lightbulb moment... I thought my Blog... I did enjoy writing on it and sharing pictures, stories, events in our lives back when I would post. So here I am. I am planning on doing a better job of keeping up with it. so with that said... here is a quick update on the kids.. (it is late, so I will go more in depth tomorrow)..
Evan is now 17.. a Senior in HS, he works part time and is taller than me.
Nicholas is now 11,, in 6th grade at the middle school, he is not taller than me. He plays the violin and sings.
Mackenzie just turned 7, she is in 2nd grade. She is funny as anything, has a huge personality, gives me a run for my money.
Mikel.. is still the love of my life. We will actually be married 18 years this month.
Me.. I turned 45 this year, love my family more than anything. Still do the PTA thing at the elementary school.
Here's a quick updated pic of the whole group.

The kids this past summer (2017), rest stop somewhere in VA

Mikel and Me @ Ft. McAllister, GA

Kids in the minivan road trip summer 2017

So... all that said... I promise to keep up this blog this time.
Hug your family!!!!

Monday, June 23, 2014

2014 update

Okay, I know, it's been another long while. Here is what has been going on.
Evan----- This was Evan's first year in high school... 9th grade. I think I was more nervous and worried than he was. He adjusted just fine, fit in nicelyt. Found a place for himself working in the school store. This he enjoyed tremendously. The year is now over. It went fast. Today was his last final exam. He still thoroughly enjoys going to work with Mikel. For this he has no trouble getting up early. He has also grown by leaps and bounds. He is taller than me now... he stands at 5'7"., he's going to be 15 on Aug. 18th.

Nicholas---- Nicholas will be finishing up his 3rd grade year on Thursday. he is 9 1/2. He is very popular. Still loves to read. He is an amazing drawer. He constantly blows us away. He has been chosen to play the violin in the orchestra for next year and he will also be part of the 4th grade chorus.

Mackenzie--- Mackenzie graduated Pre-K on Fri. she finishes her last day of class tomorrow. Kindergarten here we come. I can't believe it. Feels like just uesterday she was in the baby carrier. She loved every minute of preschool and her two teachers were wonderful. She loves attending her friends birthday parties. She is very well liked by all the kids. She is still 4.... she will be 5 on Sept. 18th.

Here are some pics for your viewing enjoyment. They are all from the past year.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

It's been a Long, Long, Long while.....

I knew it's been a long time, just didn't realize a year and a half... approximately... Sorry.... So let's see.. the last post was Easter of 2012. I am sorry I can't remember back that far. so recently here we go.....

My three Pride and Joys current ages are as follows... Evan 14, Nicholas 8 1/2, Mackenzie 3 (soon to be 4 in 3 weeks).
Evan's update:
Evan will be entering High School in September 2013. I know I can't believe it either. He is currently as tall as me.. 5' 4"... that seems to change every day. His interests still include creating things, fixing things. The second half of this summer he has been going to work with Mikel fixing, diagnosing, and spending lots of quality time together. Evan is having a blast. During the school year he became part of the chools Stage crew. He really enjoyed that. They did scenery, lighting, sound, and all the background things for the plays, concerts, special presentations. He is looking forward to joing the Crew at the high school.

Nicholas' update:
Nicholas will be entering 3rd grade in September 2013. His interests still include all things animals. He likes to care for them, learn about them, play with them. He is still aspiring to be a Veternarian when he grows up. He is an awesome big brother to Mackenzie and a great little brother to Evan. He is inquisitive to the extent that on occasion he stumps me with his questions.... Thank goodness for Google.

Mackenzie's update:
Mackenzie will be attending our school districts pre-k program in September. She is very excited. I am nervous and will miss my little partner tremendously. I know this will be good for the both of us. She gives all of us a run for our money especially her brothers. She is know to most as Princess Mackenzie and fills those shoes to a tee. Although, as much as she's a princess, she can and loves to roll in the dirt and fully immense herself in everything ungirly. She is going to be one of the most rounded girls ever!!!!
Mikel tells me often that I have met my match when it comes to her. I know he's right

Monday, April 9, 2012

EASTER April 8, 2012

Well, here on Long Island we have had an extremely mild winter, so in my opinion Easter kinda snuck up on us. We had a beautiful weekend. I cooked the Easter dinner.... a Cooks Ham, home made mashed potatoes, baby carrots with a butter sauce, broccoli florets and Mikel made Grands bisquits. For dessert we had a carrot cake baked by me, and decorated by me with a springy theme.
The kids had a great time getting a ton of fresh air, having two egg hunts and just enjoying each others company. I hope you enjoy the pictures below.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Updates from a Slacker

I know it's bad when I had to look at my own blog to see the last date I was here. So sorry for the slacking. It's been hard to find a chunk of time to get on the computer. Right now the boys are at school and Mackenzie is asleep so i am going as fast as I can until she wakes up.
I think it will be easiest to tell the stories then post the pics at the bottom. you're all smart, you'll figure out who's doing what. LOL
September......
Back to School here on Long Island. The kids enjoyed their last part of August heat finished up with a Hurricane that turned into a Tropical Storm by the time it came to us. Everyone battened down the hatches and there ended up being a lot of wind damaged... this is hard to prepare for.
Evan started 7th grade this year... OMG where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday he was crying to not go into preschool. He has reached the 5ft. mark, so I know it's only a matter of time before he's taller than me. He's already in a men's shoe size 10, and some of his shirts and his jackets are men sizes. He is enjoying the school year so far.
Nicholas started 1st grade this year.... He is still a peanut, but a tall peanut. He is really enjoying school. He loves all his friends.
October.....
We still had summer like weather for most of the month, the leaves are taking their time changing. For Halloween this year, Evan was a mad scientist, Nicholas was a puppy, and Mackenzie Raggedy Ann. They were an adorable bunch.
November....
Weather is staring to change, although at the Christmas Parade the Saturday after Thanksgiving, it was 66 degrees. Not typical around here. we are usually shivering from our heads to our toes. We had a beautiful Thanksgiving. Spent it here at home. It was very relaxing.
December....
The kids are of course looking forward to Christmas. It's nice to see Mackenzie noticing so many new things. Nicholas is tickled pink. He is all about the season this year. Evan actually helped decorate the tree this year.( he didn't want anything to do with it last year). It was great watching the 3 of them work together decorating it. Fills a heart with smiles.
Okay, I think that brought us up to date. So here are some pics.
Christmas has now come and gone, but I will post those pics separately.