American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Most of you who read my blog have already or will be getting the following letter from me via email. (If you don't it means I don't have a current email for you.) Those of you who know me well, know that I HATE forwarding form letters. I don't send chain emails and I hate doing fundraisers in general. But this is one of those times where I'm willing to put my own personal preferences aside and send a form letter asking for a donation. I've had too many friends, who have struggled with cancer, or lost a loved one to mention any of them my name. But each of their struggles and losses have touch my life.

This year, I am helping save lives from cancer by taking part in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®, and I’m hoping you will support my efforts with a donation.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is a life-changing event that gives people in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Relay For Life® raises much-needed funds and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer.

Please support me in my efforts by visiting my personal web page to make a secure, tax-deductible online donation.

Thank you and I will keep you updated on my progress.


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Secret Identity

Max asked me to take my glasses off so he could see what I looked like without them.

When I did he said, "Mom, is that you?"

I said "yes"

and he said "I didn't recognize you."

So I said "Am I like a Superhero? What's my other identity?"

and he said "DAD!"

What's in your food?

I love the conversations we have in the car. Here's tonight's:

After our discussion about what a Chai Tea Latte is made of,

Nate: Do you notice how some food, the name of it tells you what it is, like, Chai Tea Latte, but some food doesn't, like Chicken.

Me: Huh?!?

Nate: Yeah, cuz you don't really know what the chicken was eating. Like, maybe the farmer spilled his Chai Tea Latte.

I think Nate just liked saying Chai Tea Latte. Thanks to Biggby for the free drinks and the fun conversation. (If you are reading this tonight, don't forget to print your free drink coupon at Biggby and get over there for your own Chai Tea Latte.)

Hannah would be so proud

A recently overheard conversation between Nate & Gabby while playing Super Mario Bros.

Gabby: "Ugh!!! I keep dying!"

Nate: "Well, in this crazy mixed up world we just have to do our best, and that's all anyone can ask."

Nate: "Yeah, I just went all Hannah Montana on you, there."

First Formal Dance

I'd like to post something thoughtful and inspiring. But all I can think of right now is: Where has the time gone? When did my little baby and her best friend grow up? Danielle invited Kaylee to her Spring Formal. It was the first formal dance for both of them. Like so many things, they experienced it together. What a great friendship God has blessed my daughter with.









The dance had a Mardi Gras theme. Here are the girls wearing their masks.