MaRcH mAdNeSs!!!

It's been a busy month for us...the days are speeding by which is great because that means that spring is nearly upon us!

A few magical moments from this month...

I captured this one of Alex when I went in to turn off her light...she is clutching a magnet of Miss Jessica, one of our favorite sitters and family friends, and her new hubby, Adam. Adam and Jess were over for dinner that evening and sat for the kids while I had to run out and John was teaching...she LOVES Jess! 

These are the sweetest tulips from my amazing hubby...because he loves me! 

A totally wonderful surprise "just because"... 

 Saturday out with mom - haircut, lunch at Panera, and a quick errand to Target!

We always have a blast!

HAPPY St. PATTY's DAY!
A small parade in downtown Akron the Saturday prior...we had fun! It was sunny, warmer (notice, I did not say warm!), and a good reason to be outside!

Keith, Aiden, and Alexandra...Aiden is one of Alex's friends from school.

She tells me she loves Aiden and that they are going to get married one day! She does look smitten! :)

This is a day I will remember forever...lunch with my special girl before Kindergarten orientation at what we hope will be her school in the fall! She is thrilled about going to school "like the big kids" and can't wait to start...mommy, on the other hand, isn't ready just yet. Maybe by August...

And finally, who doesn't love a game of CANDYLAND!?!?!

The crocuses have started to bloom, the air is warmer, and we were able to play outside most of the weekend! It's the second most wonderful time in Northeast Ohio (only to fall, that is)!

We hope you and yours are enjoying the rebirth of the planet. Until next time...be well and hug each other!

It's been a while...

Since my last post and it seems like a lifetime has passed...it's been a trying couple of weeks. For those who don't know, my father was in a terrible car accident a week ago yesterday...the miracle of it all is that he literally walked away from the crash. After a life-flighted to and a short stay at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN, he returned home to Madisonville, Kentucky a couple of days ago. His road to recovery will be long. Prayers, thoughts and positive healing energies his way are most appreciated.

Here is the news story (click on title below):

Hopkins Man Hurt in Crash


When you see the pictures, you'll know that it was grace alone that saved my daddy...and I have rarely in my life known and truly felt the existance of a higher power  more than this (my marriage to John and the birth of my children among the other times...).

Upon receiving the news of his accident and his serious condition, Alexandra and I traveled to Nashville to be with him and the family...my sister, Jessica, and her new baby boy Jackson also met us there along with my step-mom's children, Branden and his family, and Jordan. Visiting hours were limited so there were a few hours when we took some time out in Nashville with the kids - below are a few pictures from our difficult but really uplifting trip.

Alex + me + baby Jackson enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

It was amazing holding my new nephew for the first time! He is an amazing baby!

Beverly + Branden and their two children, Briana + Austin and baby Jax and me in the hospital cafe - we spent a great deal of our time here switching back and forth during visiting hours. The kids were real troopers!

Same group as above minus Branden + my sister, Jess (Jax's mommy)!

Alexandra and her "pink cow hat"

Alexandra with her new love - a horse!

This was right inside a dance hall off the strip!



Alexandra + baby Jackson...we couldn't get him to look at the camera...he was too smitten with the purple and yellow impatiens in the garden!

Thank you all for your continued love and prayers...I just spoke with my daddy and he is healing well at home and will return to Vanderbilt to have his nose reconstructed and another scan of his brain and next early this next week.

Always,