Less like Simple, More like crazy

Less like simple life in the woods and a little more like crazy life in the woods...

That pretty much sums our lives for the last month.

Our last computer got s virus so I haven't been able to post until now.

(although I have been taking pictures)

We have been busy around here with the end of the school year,

planting a new gardens,

and most recently, we have had to handle loss in our family.

I have recently had to part with my grandmother and my uncle.

They both passed away within a day of each other. 

It has taken a toll on everyone.

Imagining life without someone who has always been a part of yours,

it's not an easy thing to do.

Although, I don't think it's suppose to be.

When someone is loved as much as they were,

it's impossible to think that, that void wouldn't effect you.
I'm thankful for the times I had with them
and the memories I hold in my heart. 
Grief seems to come in waves,
I will be able to laugh at funny memories
and be crying an hour later when I grab the phone to call them.
It puts things into perspective and makes you appreciate what you
have and take for granted everyday...
that there will be time to tell those around you that you love them.
For me, prayer and memories get me through the waves
of feelings that usually surround me now a days.

I usually don't have an all word post,
but I wanted to explain my absence. 

Make it a great day
and remember to tell those that are around you that you love them.

Mother's Day

My wonderful family surprised me by taking me fishing by one of the parks nearby.

While my husband was the only one that caught a fish,

we still had some excitement with seeing them in the water.

If you look closely, you can see the fish in the water.

We ran around the playground and laughed a lot.

What more could I ask for on Mother's day?

Nana and Papa

My parents were able to come to town for Mother's day weekend.

My big girl can't get enough of her Papa.

There were hugs upon hugs all weekend long.

Saturday, my amazing husband showed up with lumber

stacked in his truck to make garden boxes for me.

With a little elbow grease and some exact measuring(by my husband),

we made and set the garden boxes.

Then we got ready for dinner by the campfire. 

My kids are always happiest eating:)

My big girl loves campfires.

Nana and my oldest snuggling by the fire.

Thanks Nana!

Thanks mom for showing by example, how to be a great mom

and to teach me what is really important in life.

I'm so happy I got to celebrate mother's day weekend with you!

My mother's day couldn't have gone better.

Within 15 minutes of  my parents pulling out of the driveway, 

We were blessed to be able to celebrate Mother's day with Zach's parents as well.

Zach cooked a wonderful breakfast and we had a great visit.

We are so thankful to have the relationships we have with our parents.

Thank you Lord for a wonderful Life!

My Boys

My two guys went out trout fishing on Saturday for opening day

with the rest of the Brown boys.

It had rained the whole week prior, but they still caught keepers.

Not to brag, but my oldest caught the biggest fish out of everybody.

 He was feeling pretty good about life

after having bragging rights over his dad and uncles.

Can't wait to have a feast with these.  Thanks boys.

They're Here!

I picked up my new shared babies and oh, are they cute.

I'm not sure who is more excited: my kids, my father-in-law, or myself. 

This is a picture of when I first put them in their new home.

This is one of the feistiest chicks of the flock, who right before I took the picture,

lunged at the camera(It happens to be one of the Rhode Island Reds).

I will have to update the pictures soon because in two days,

they have already grown so much.

 My feisty little chick was the first to figure out the where the water and food was located.

More pictures to come...