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Happy 1st Birthday Rocco May 21st!

21 May

Happy Birthday Rocco

May 21, 2011

It has been a joy having you join our family. I look forward to watching you grow every year. You are a blessing to me and the rest of our family.

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The nickname you earned yourself your first year of life was “Smily Joe” because you are such a smily baby. You always know how to make everyone smile and laugh. I Love you son.

 

Friday Funnies: Funny sayings by Rockford

20 May

My little “big” boy

Size matters

Little boy sitting on chair

silly little boy

Rockford: “Mama Spider?”…so I decide to play along

Me: “Yes Little Spider”

Rockford: “Mama, you can call me Big Spider”

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The Mighty Golden Arches (Simple Pleasures)

19 May

Why my kids are “loving it”

Food, fun and free ice cream

 
golden arches
photo by JASON OXENHAM

On rainy or really hot days my boys and I opt to go to the mall to play in the indoor play area or head to Mickey D’s for some indoor play set fun. Yeah, yeah I know the food is “unhealthy”, but I am that mom that once in a while, will let the kids eat “fast food”.  They love it here and I can see why. Do allow me to illustrate this simple pleasure with you…

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Thriving in life’s storms…as your kids look on

17 May

Dealing with life’s adversities

Remaining an example for your children

lighthouse with waves crashingg on it

Our constant, our strength, our hope...Jesus

On Saturday I attended my church’s annual Women’s Tea where I shared a devotional with the ladies. Immediately after speaking, a point I briefly covered resonated in my mind.. the example we set for our children during these trying times. I would like to expand on that thought now.

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Friday Funnies: Funny sayings by Rockford

13 May

Picture Funnies

A picture says a thousand words

father and son fall asleep on couch

Hards day night

 Ok today I wanted to do things a little differently letting the pictures do most of the talking. Have a laugh and enjoy.

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