My absent in pictures

Life has just been a whirl wind. So much has happened, plus it seems there is not much time to spend on the computer with summer here.

Brittani did it, class of 2009. She did it with honors for all 4 yrs, in the top 20% of her class. Very proud of her. Now if she could only find a job. She will not leave for boot camp until Nov. Wow, we are so proud of her.

Becca is just Becca. Life is good for her. She doesn't really care what she is doing as long as it has to do with sports. She did get picked up to play a tournament and showed them all what she was made of. Waiting for another tournament this weekend. Crossing our fingers.

The boys will be in 3rd grade and Papa will be there teacher. Too funny. It might be a long year.

Curtis has finally gone back to work, but he hates his new job. Still looking for a better one. He is just not happy.

Curtis' dad came for a 10 day visit. It was great to have him here. I only wish he would move up here. It would be so much easier.

We have gone to the races 2x this year and more to come.

Hopefully, I will have more updates soon............................

family, memories, bitter sweet, peace, and love

This basically sums up my feelings the past month. This time of year is so difficult for me. 12 years ago today, I lost my first true love. My best friend, my lover, my hero, the dad of my girls. I could go but words really can not express how I feel. I always dread this day. I hate every day leading up to. It just means, life has gone. Another day without him. Another day that he missed his daughters growing up.
I remember his smile, his laugh, his voice, his smell, his touch. He left me with the greatest gift all, Brittani and Becca. It is for them, that I keep on going. I am glad that I have been apart of their life. They remind me every day of him. I look into their eyes and see him. Becca's goofiness and love for life is him. Brittani's flirtiness and everybody's best friend is him.
It is today, that I miss you the most. It is each and every day of the year I thank you for sharing your short life with me.
I miss and love you.

Prom

Becca, Britt, and I

A hug for the road

Ready to leave

The dress

The girl. I love this picture. This is what Britt is all about.

Oh, how my baby has grown in to such a beautiful young lady. I am very proud of her and beam with joy.

A win

Red's team had their 1st league game. They won! 9-0. Red did a great job. No errors. Made 3 outs. Had 1 walk and 2 hits. Scored 2x, left on base the 3rd time.
I can't even begin to explain who this girl is. Well, I can. She is my daughter who I am very proud of. This is the same daughter that lost all of her self confidence in herself during basketball season. It is wonderful to see her back. It is great to know she has a coach that believes in her.

Spring is in the air

Or should I say spring is in the rain. Yesterday, was awful. It rained cats and dogs or as my aunt said "small farm animals" The boys had their first soccer game yesterday. We all came home muddy and wet. Spring soccer is 1 month long with games on Saturday and Sundays.
Curtis is also coaching a girls 14U softball team. Becca is playing high school ball, and Britt is getting ready for Air Force and graduation. I am thinking we are going to have a very busy spring and summer.
Top photo is of Dalton, he is in the middle of the other 2 team mates. Remind, you they are the same age. My guy is just little. My boys are the smallest on the team and the oldest. What's up with that?
I call the 2nd photo "soccer brothers for life"

Spring

Spring is in the air. Softball has started. Our first game was cancelled do to rain. Spring is a crazy season in Oregon. It can rain one day, sunny the next, maybe even some snow. Today the weather man said "dry". I am holding him to that. I want to go watch some softball.
Go big Red

Not me Monday

Ok, so sue me. I am a day late.

Over the weekend, I did not turn 40. Wow. I did not find out about a surprise birthday party only to not be unpset about it. I did want a surprise party.

*I did have a great birthday. We went to Applebee's. I had a great time visiting family and friends. My brothers, sister in law and Curtis went to the Wild Hare a local bar, to hang and listen to a live band. It was nice to sit, drink, watch poeple, and see old friends from high school. On Sunday, (my birthday) we went to the casino and did a little gambling. I lost. I couldn't even win if I tried.

I did get a new camera. Still trying to understand it and play with it.