Pink Java Blurbs

"Today is a great special day, it is the first day of Spring. The flowers are up and the snow is gone!"

"Remember when I turn 5 I can't do nuts or peanut butter. (Cute Boy in Class) is going to come to my party and he is allergic. I want him to come to my party, so no nuts."

Happy Thank Patrick's Day.

"If you keep a secret from me I'll be able to hear it in my other ear."

11 Years Ago

11 years ago........

My dad walked me down the aisle
My mom cried
Steff was a bridesmaid

6 months later my dad died
7 years later my mom
9 years later Steff

Grande was here for all of it.

Health, Happiness, and Hope

When our lives are crazy and our kids are nuts take a deep breath and be grateful.
For those of us that are married take a moment to be thankful that our spouses do the little things.
When your husband burns the lasagna and the kids are complaining remember that your family is sitting at the table together.
When you don't think you have the energy push through.
If crazy is your normal, you are still lucky.

Blue Java's friend lost his mom this weekend after a long battle with cancer. We had his friend over this weekend because not only was all of this going on but the dad was home with an extremely high fever.
His friend ended up staying with us most of the weekend. Family and friends came over to give their condolences but what do you really say to this family who has been through this, some of the kids most of their lives.

I have lost both of my parents and it does change you. There are moments when I am angry, but yesterday was probably the first time I looked at all of the positives. I was 25 and 31 when it happened. My parents attended my wedding, bought my prom dresses, and met the man I married.

We know a couple of families whose lives have changed dramatically in the past few months.
I know they have the courage and strength to get through tough times.

Don't sweat the small stuff.