Future American Idol

Since my Dad owns a music store my children have never wanted for musical instruments. Zach has really taken to his guitar that "Pop" and "MiMi" gave him, and now doesn't do anything but "play" and sing! He has the ego down pat, too. Everytime I took a picture of him singing and playing he would say, "see me" and I would have to show him the picture. He is quite the little poser. Maybe if I invest in some lessons he will become famous and I can retire early!!

The Wisdom of a 9 Year Old

Joseph and I were driving the other day and I told him to let me listen to a song on the radio. Being the wise 9 year old he is, he used this to bring up the subject of doing two things at once by stating "Mom, you can do two things at once like read and watch TV" so I responded with you can't concentrate on what you are reading if you have the tv on. He said, "well, you can drive and listen to the radio at the same time. If you can't do two things at once you wouldn't be able to do that". I, in my 33 year old wisdom, conceded that I lost that discussion. However, he will still not be allowed to have the tv on while he is supposed to be reading just because "I said so" (I always hated that line growing up but it does come in handy now!!).

Friends For Life

I am always thankful when God blesses me with new friends and He has given me some great friendships, but I am especially thankful that I still have my very best friend, Sherri! She and I have known each other since 6th grade and have alot of memories! I love it now that my children get to know her family and be friends with her neice and nephews. Sherri comes to visit me for girl's weekends and we don't do a thing except watch "chick flicks" and catch up on what's going on in our lives! It is so much fun to have a friendship that has deep roots! Her whole family came to visit a few months ago and we went to the Aquarium. All of the kids had a blast! I can't wait for the next 20 years of our friendship!

Neighbors

I was going through our pictures and I saw this picture of the boys with our (former) neighbor, Vernon. We became very close to Vernon after his wife died and he was alone. We would go over and check on him and take him dinner or snacks. He is a very special person and we miss him alot. I love the story about how he met his wife, Betty. He was in the military and she was a waitress at a restaurant where he was eating. They were married within a few weeks of meeting each other and were married for 60 years! The last time I saw Vernon he asked me if I would be offended if he gave me some of Betty's clothes! I was very honored that when Vernon finally was ready (after 2 years) to let go of some of Betty's things, he wanted to give them to me! Joseph and Zach loved Vernon, too. Joseph would always watch for his car to pull in his drive way so he could go check on him! Vernon has since moved in with his son (and we are in TN) but we think about him often and hope he is doing well.