Mary's 2.5 Run

Ok, Not sure who this child came from. Most of you know me, and my family is all the same. We aren't very good at exercising. But Mary loves to run cross country at school. We'll she decided to enter a race at Independence Oaks Park. Ralph seemed to think there was over 150 people running. She place in her age group in third place and received a plaque. We are so proud of you Mary. Keep up the great work. You have worked so hard, and are a great runner.

Oxford Homecoming Dance

Here is some pictures of Crystal and her friends before dinner at Christi's in Lake Orion, then to Oxford Homecoming Dance at the Oxford High School

I wanted to show my new plant that Cheryl's (my new adopted) Aunt Sandy got me for my birthday. We went to Travers City for the weekend and meet with my friend Cheryl and her family. Her mom was here from Kansas and her Aunt and Uncle were here from Minn. We had a nice day by the water. We got pizza, rode on pontoon boat and had carrot cake from Sam's club that Cheryl loves. My friend will be 50 years old on Aug. 16th. Happy Birthday Cheryl. Not only a friend, but my sister in so many ways. I'm so thankful God has brought you in my life. This got planted in my flowerbeds at home. It's just beautiful. I can't thank them enough.

Mary's Spring Sports

Ok Mary is busy. She ran in cross country in the spring at the middle school. And she signed up for Parks and Rec spring soccer and girls softball. She would really like to do them all next year too, but now wants to add volleyball. I don't know how I'm going to keep up. We'll see what happens. The first picture is Mary on soccer field. And the second is Kayla Bates and Mary just before a softball game. We had a great time and great season. Not too hot or too cold. Oh yeah, I'm never too cold.

Oscoda Vacation

We took a four day trip to Oscoda. We rented a cabin on Lake Huron. We met a nice family about two years ago, and the girls are the same age as Mary and Crystal. We had a nice relaxing time. I think my butt got bigger sitting by the water, and do a whole lot of nothing. The girls swam in Lake Huron (it was cold) and they played volley ball with there friends. The have kept in touch with these girls for two years. We really enjoy visiting with the family. Hoping to go again next year.

Mary's Honor's Night

I wish I had a better picture of Mary at her honor's night. But this is her and Hannah Ex. We are so proud of all our kids who made it to honor's night. Mary works really hard, and does really well. We are so proud of you. Love Mom and Dad

SORRY IT'S BEEN SO LONG!!!!

I know it's been a long time. I'm going to try to post everything I've been doing.
This is a picture of my mom, my sister Andrea, me and my girls. We had them over for Mothers Day. It was a nice day. And as most of you know my mom isn't my real mom. But I couldn't of asked for a better MOM. Mothers Day has always been special to me. I never had a very good relationship with my biological mom. But God has been watching over me since my mom Ruthmary came into my life at 8 years old. She is one of the most important people in my life. She has been there with me for everything. She helped me as a kid, and as a teenager I moved in with them. I'm sure that was hard for her. But she made it easy for me. And she was with me when we were trying to arrange my wedding in 3 months. I'm sure that put her over the edge, but she never showed it. And then she was with me for the ups and downs of trying to get pregnant, having a problem pregnancy and a miscarriage then another pregnancy. My mom deserves everything in life. I can't give her all she deserves. So for my mom, I love you and will always be with you in my heart and life.