A little bit of hope

A very dear friend of mine tragically lost her daughter and grandson one year ago today.  I know that the pain is extreme and still very raw, but maybe this brings a little hope.


The sun's touch is a little warmer,
Even though each day is a little darker.

Each rainbow appears a little brighter,
But every smile is weaker.

Every cloud just a little fluffier,
While the air seems heavier.

Even the moon is a dazzling light,
While the night's silence is deafening.

I am envious of the skies,
Each dancing with the stars,
Full of freedom and love.

I hope to meet them again
And dance into the winds.

Sadness is overwhelming,
While waiting for that moment.

Until that moment, I know that
Earth is smaller without the ones we love,
Because Heaven received not one, but two angels.

Ocean Breezes

We spent the last week at the beach.  Slathered in sunscreen and wearing our hats: we played in the sand.  Lucas loved every minute of it after he got over his fear of the great wide ocean.  Anna was a little more scared of the ocean, but by the end of the week, she wanted to play in the water.

I am so glad that both peanut and cookie loved the beach.  I know that it is important to Daddy that they love the ocean.  I know that they may have a little fear each time, they will love the beach as much as he does.  I, however, am still trying to clean the sand out of everything and everywhere. 

We had beautiful weather and an amazing time.  Here are some pictures of the little ones on the beach.

Anna took this last picture and I think she did a pretty good job.

Wordless Wednesday

Kaliedoscope Explosion

Brightly colored lights exploded above,
Squealing, shrieking, whining through the sky.
Blue
Yellow
Red
White
and Green.
Eyes full of wonder---gazing.
Sun kissed cheeks and sticky fingers
pointed toward the stars.

Shiny, bright streams of lights,
shooting towards the heaven.
Giggling in the darkness,
a brilliant, incredible burst of life.



Happy Birthday America!

Five questions Friday

Thanks Tiffany (NY Island Girl) for posting this, I love these types of things!

1. What is one thing you miss the most about childhood?


2. Are you still friends with your friends from high school?

3. Is there a catch phrase, cliche, or word that just drives you bonkers every time you hear it?

4. What is one thing that you think symbolizes America...besides "Old Glory"?

5. What are your 4th of July weekend plans?

 
 
Answers:
1. I think the thing I miss most is the carefree summer days: catching lightning bugs, playing kick ball, eating ice cream, playing on the swingset and the water wars.
 
2. I am still very close with 3 high school friends.  I love those girls.  There are many I still talk to, but I don't get to see as often as I would like.
 
3. I don't like the 'f' word.  It is a word, I rarely say, its usually an event when I do.  I just don't like it and it drives me crazy that so many people use it without any concern.
 
4. I think that fireworks are a great symbol of America.
 
5. Trip to the zoo, visiting some friends and then a BBQ with a friend I haven't seen in quite a while.  Relaxed, but fun.