Happy Day!!!

Another year has flown by and that girl of ours is now 24. I don't even know how this has happened as it really seems only yesterday I was bringing her home from the hospital in a way too big sleeper in a way too big car seat feeling just a little overwhelmed since her father was in an undisclosed location with an unknown return date.

Happy, happy birthday daughter, you are truly one of a kind with a bit of a stubborn streak that is like no other . You also have such a passion and emotions that nearly rival your father's. I hope you continue to live life and find your way in this world, that you never lose faith and that you follow your servant's heart always. Look for the good in people, forgive and forget and love unconditionally, which is not easy, but oh so worth it. I also pray that you will always seek God in your life.

Much love Mrs Bud! Enjoy your day!

Wednesday Words - Funicello

Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.

~Annette Funicello

Things are cooking!

As things have started to settle down now here in FL, we are starting to eat more home prepared foods in the RV. It's been a very slow process getting acclimated to this new rig as we have battled some repair issues but today we felt progress! In fact we are at the repair shop now staying overnight and have hope that tomorrow we will be even more functional.

Anyway, cooking is challenging since I have way less counter space, still doable mind you, but definitely challenging! Tonight was pasta and it was really simple and yummy. Garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes with a little parm sprinkled on top.  Divine. I used my little red gloves to drain the hot pot. They were a gift from our Okie Friend, she is a kitchen gadget freak and really thought I needed these. I told her they may or may not make the cut in the new rig. So far they have! She was thrilled :) So did the pasta boat she got us but not sure it will stay as some things are still being weeded out!

 OU red glove cooker girl!

#redgloves

R.I.P. - M.A.M.

There are no adequate words...

5 March 1963 - 3 January 2015

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

 

 

These were the words above the chapel doors at the funeral home. I think they summed it up really well. I googled it and some give credit to the Bible for it's author. I did not verify that but I like it nonetheless. The scripture reference associated with it was I Corinthians 13:7. To me that is the "love" chapter so I guess there could be some sort of correlation there...not for sure.

 

 

It was quite the blessing for us to have been able to have so much time with MM these past couple of years. Very neat that he was at able to be at Mrs Bud's graduation and wedding. And since we wintered in FL last year we were back and forth from our side (Atlantic) to his side (Gulf) several times. Then he was in MO this past summer for a few visits and we got to see him then before we finally made the trek down to FL again to see him during his final days.

What I would say is that this guy lived life and did more living in his short life than many do in there lifetime. That being said doesn't make it any easier to lose him...
 

 

#RIP

Wednesday Words - UNKNOWN

I feel like my greatest 

accomplishment today has

been not saying what 

I'm thinking out loud.

Yep, it's one of those kind of thoughtful days... 

Seein' the Judge!

What a treat when we are able to meet up with those from our past. This particular reunion was especially near and dear to MiRVs heart since this guy was a rock and true friend when they were both on deployment together. I have heard much about this man. Finally meeting him in person after all the stories I have heard was just awesome.

 MiRV & the Judge

 

The Judge is a genuine gentleman and we enjoyed breakfast with lots of good conversation that lightened our hearts from the heaviness of the week. Thank you Judge for making the time to meet up with us, we were definitely blessed by your visit! Hopefully our paths will cross again someday...

Happy New Year

Don't know what the New Year will hold but we definitely brought it in in style! Lots of laughter and fun and enjoyed a day of New Year's football and the Rose Bowl Parade!

Our New Year's Eve was a festive but quieter time that brought us round the table for a nice meal and an evening of many laughs and watching the ball drop in Times Square...course we started the morning at Starbuck's and added in Sushi for lunch! Yummy, what a treat!

Sushi was really good!

With our party hats!

Smiles and silliness all around!

Happy New Year 2015!

After our late night we were not very early risers but a quick Starbuck's trip started us off for a full day of  more family fun!

Getting spoiled with more banana bread!

 



Everyone helped with the dinner making!

 



The New Year's Day parades and football with some baking and another good meal and more football is how we ushered in 2015. We had our black eyed peas and cornbread, too!

#Starbucks
#2015