Brenna and her fathers.

I have not really been able to get on the computer as it has taken John days to work with the photos. I am frustrated with the ones that I took. I did find this one that I like. I hope everyone has a great day!

It's Official

Brenna is engaged. She wants 8-8-08 as the date. Keep that in mind and in your prayers as they start to plan for this next step!

Forgotten Item

Last night when I was writing, I forgot to mention that Brenna was given a promotion this week. For the life of me, I can not remember what it is though. You will have to ask her about it. 'Mom, you have to pray for me everyday!' That is what I was told after the news. Is everyone stay warm? -19 is crazy! Ok, I guess I need to get off here and stop messing around. Till next time...

I Wish!

My time with Brenna is slipping through my fingers. Why is it when we enjoy ourselves the most that time absolutely flies by? My day started at 8am when Brenna arrived at my door with a smile on her face. She had so much to tell me and really so little time to do it in. When we talk on the phone I am always telling her that I can not understand her. When I have her face to face I have NO problem. She wanted real food, which I made (fresh buns and sloppy joes). We all went to Target to find something for Mariah. Brenna and I went on a walk. I put on that brace which, quite frankly, FRUSTRATES me! I feel like I walk funny, I just want to walk like I used to. We had started to watch this movie, but she took it out to her sister's to finish. I am now waiting for John, so that we can also go out to the house.
Our evening at the Saure's was pleasant. Family enjoying themselves, sitting around a bonfire. The men trying to keep it going and the kids playing with fireworks. Brenna's camera died, so John took her to Best Buy to replace it. I know that it can be hard to get used to a new one, but I am sure she will do well. I am about to go to Alicia's so that I can ride with her when she takes Mariah to the cities. It will be a long day of driving so I hope we can both stay awake. Have a great day! Till next time...

SOOO EXCITED!

I am SOOO excited! Brenna is coming home for a couple of days!! I can hardly wait to see her. She wanted to see Mariah before she left for the summer. She is going to spend the summer with her father in SC. The family is getting together Thursday evening to spend the last night with her. Alicia and I are taking her to the cities to meet Chris at the Airport. I can not say I am really looking forward to that long drive. I can't help Alicia drive as I still can not drive a clutch. She would NOT want me to even try to either!

The weather has given us a break for the heat. I am really enjoying the 60's with the windows open. Tessa spent the earlier morning hours pulling a tooth so that when she saw the dentist he would NOT do it. She did not want to ruin her record of having pulled all her own teeth. She has a mother that turns a bit green at the thought of even seeing a loose tooth. One of my many strange quirks. (she loves to torment me with that one also!) The visit to the dentist found one cavity. She does NOT seem to care. I would be so mad if it was me. I always hated getting them filled. She was more excited about her mood ring prize she got today.

John had bought this little squirrel feeder and today I found a squirrel sitting inside just a munching away. I don't think I have ever seen anything so cute in my life. The right before we left for the dentist a finch came to feed. IT was the first one I had seen this year, and so I had to take a picture as proof.

I am really enjoying a lovely quiet afternoon. Tessa went to Madi's to play and I decided to try a new recipe. If it is good I will put it here. Lemon Muffins. I hope they are good. Brenna's call to say she was coming made my day. I had the pleasure of letting Alicia in on the secret and by the tone of her voice she is really excited to see her sister. I hope that you are all well, till next time...

I came across this photo while looking for some of Nakita. I really do NOT know what Brenna was helping Tessa with, but I have to assume it was homework. There is such a look of patience there. I see love when I see this photo, even though Tessa would NOT agree. John, see, I did write a little bit. It is all I can manage today.

Brenna

This time 22 years ago I was so happy to have you with me. I can still see the expression on your face as you lay on the warmer. You are still filling my life with joy! Till next time...

This will be a quick entry. Brenna was able to come home yesterday. She wanted to see a friend from South Dakota ride in this bull riding competition. I agreed to go with her and actually really enjoyed myself. I plan to just enjoy as much time with her as I possible can in the short time she is here. Julie is to come on Monday, so who knows what kind of trouble we can get into. Till next time...