2018......Time flies when your having fun

This is Lil Bit now. In 4 days he will be 18. I can't believe that my cute little boy has grown to look like  a man. Life with you is still full of surprises. You still are my go with the flow guy. A senior in high school, amazing football player, 6th in the state of NC for discus last season, and still studying hard.

 THAT FACE IS THE FACE THAT CAN BRIGHTEN MY DAY AND BRING ME OUT OF A FUNK.

I love you more that you will ever know and will fight for you till my last breathe. I love you Kenzie you are my soul.

Tis the Season

What a way to get into the season. Elijah wanted to help Oma feel like Christmas. So, one day after school Elijah brought Oma a little tree with little boy ornaments. Wagons, fire trucks, horses... everything little boys like. "Don't forget the lights!" Oh my was Oma happy. It seems that Elijah know just how to help us get into the mood.

This weekend, Elijah's buddy came down to see my mom. Tammy planned to spend time with mom because life happens and time flies by to fast.


This is posted a few years late. This was my mom's 1st Christmas away from us. We could no longer provide the correct amount of care for her. I thought I had posted this but did not. 

Where have you been.....

So it has been quite some time since I have actually sat down to breathe. I mean just how does one find the time to take time to smell the roses when there is pollution swimming around.
The school year has come to an end for the boys. Summer is here and for the first time I have realized that I have been out in space. All summer camps are full and the wait list good luck. Back to the drawing board. Well you know there is always plan "B". Please tell me that someone actually came up with a back up plan. Oh man, that was my job too! Buggar.

Moving on, I have discovered that the previous years treatment has not been as successful as we had hoped for. No worries, I have decided to try a different course of action and will be beginning again here in week or so. My emotions are all over the place. I can't decide what to think. I guess for me fighting is not a question. The biggest question for me is when do I start. My mom, on the hand, may not see it the same way that I do. I believe that in spite of everything that is going on, she has a hell of a load to carry. You are an amazing woman. MY ROCK, MY EXAMPLE!

Elijah just started phase one of the braces process. Retainer and headgear. I am amazed at how far they have come. I remember that when I went to school kids had these crazy traps on their heads and we all would start and gawk at them. Sure we pointed and laughed too, but hey it was all in good fun. Builds character. HE is a bit apprehensive but he'll be fine.

McKenzie will be starting grade 6 this fall. I can't believe how big this child grows. He is like fox gloves on the river banks. Leave them unattended and they grow like crazy. Football is still his sport. However, we are approaching the girlie stage. Help- does anyone have a cage to put him in. Its one thing to say he has a nice smile, but he knows it and has been working it. You go Lil' Bit. I mean little girls go home.

Daivon.... my lil man.... what to say about my number one guy. Five ten going into grade nine. He has taking a liking to my dad. Its funny how that works. Hmmmm. More thoughts on that later.  Not a lot of plans for him this summer. He is going to go to Silver wood theme Park in Idaho with the Y. Stay tuned on that.

As for me, one can see that I am clearly busy. I work full time; in school and barely have time to breathe. One day, the roses will smell so pleasant, mellow and fragrant. But till then.... where are my keys?

Halloween '10



Festive neighbourhood

  So this year Halloween was on a Sunday. It was nice to be able to hang out with the boys and then hit the town in the evening.
As a yearly tradion, we went over to the Foxes for trick or treating. McKenzie and Elijah went as what else....football players. Daivon was a mix of a clown with a pillow case. No picks since he went with his friends.
Zach and Kylie we cute as usual. Kylie was a ladybug, Erika was too. Rob and Zac were skeltons.
There is a haunted house and food bank drive down the street. Every year they manage to help the local food banks. This year this pumpkin will be sold to the highest bidder and the money donated. I love it here!


Someone grew this...




Caught in the act

 I have come to realize that so many kids rely on their parents to drive them around from house to house. What is wrong with these people? I loved running door to door, these kids have parents drive them. No wonder our environment is toxic.


Kylie, Zac, and Rob

 After a few hours, Elijah ended up on Mathews back. He was done. Bit ate most of his candy before we even got home. Oh well, no more candy till next year. I wonder what D will do at 14.

The last of the summer harvest



Carrots- 30 lbs




The last of the corn. I must say pleased at the sweetness!

 So, on Saturday, Elijah and I went to the garden to pull up the last of our veggies. To my surprise the potato people were there. There crop didn't produce alot of spuds. There is always next year. To our surprise, the carrots were cramped and begging for room to grow. To late out they go. I like these little carrots. The kids enjoy them for a snack. The corn was the most exciting crop I had grown. Not bad for my first time. I have come to realize that the most important this I have learned is hard work and tending the earth. We will always have food if we work hard. And its natural not processed. Even better.

Snap beans

I am not fond of these beans but D loves them. So we grew some and I hope he eats them. The tomatoes this year did not get enough sunshine and thus the crop was small. I have about a 100 or so green tomatoes and not a bunch of sun. Sorry mom I will try again next year. There are cucumbers still growing and lettuce. I have to go out there and get the soil ready for fall. I was planning on planting some cool weather crops but will wait until spring. Lettuce, peas, greens, and cabbage will go in along with spuds. By there harvest time it will be time for the summer crops. I am defiantly getting another plot next year. I love gardening.
Well off to get my shorty. Enjoy


Mum's yellow tomato's




Elijah on the first day of fall- 75F



What's left



Gotcha Mom!!




Lets go!



Elijah is what.......

Cute huh!

So this past Saturday, it has been 3 weeks since my littlest one re broke his femur. You know time flies once the immediate crisis has ended. I took him to PT/OT yesterday @Children's Hospital and counld not believe the news.
Are you sitting down....
Three weeks on crutches and he is done. Back to his running jumpin self. How is that possible? Power of prayer. The crazy thing is that he wants to play in the last football game of the season. I can't believe it. After all that drama my little one is ready for more. Be still my beating heart. I am not ready for this. Would I be a bad mum if I said no. Would he blame me for stopping his football season? I ponder these questions. However, the voice of God says that he is with him let him go. So in faith, I will let my baby go.

Oh my gosh, I sound like my mom. My baby.
Yubby Shorty.

Elijah is home

Elijah and Donovan at the playroom

What an amazing journey the past three days have been. Elijah is quite the trooper. To our great surprise, Sunday was packed with visitors. Noah came early in the afternoon to check on his team mate. Then his buddy Donovan came and lifted Elijah's spirits. They went to the playroom and played basketball with the football Donovan brought. After a while, the boys went outside to shoot hoops. Tara and I were extra cautious. Please don't hit the leg. With all the excitement, Elijah was worn out. Around 7, here comes Joey and his dad. Since Elijah couldn't get out of the bed, Joey hopped in. They played and laughed. I am so please he has amazing friends. After Joey left, Elijah was exhausted. I finally got some sleep.

The picture below shows the new plate and pins that my bionic son has. The tumor grew back a tad bit bigger. The doctor's were able to use bone grown in the labs, less chance of rejection, and sealed it with a plate that is up to Elijah if and when he gets them out. I am putting Elijah to bed. After the fight of medine.... sleep we need sleep. Thank you for the prayers and encouragement. I am truly blessed. Goodnight.

Joey and Elijah....Hanging in the room

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