Hawaii Day

Jalen had Hawaii day at school the other week. It was a lot of fun and made me realize how much he loves his school. They all went into the auditorium, snapped on seat belts, and flew to Hawaii. They had popcorn, sno-cones, a bounce house, pools, crafts, and more! What a fun day he had and I was glad I was able to be there!

Did you call for...

a pizza delivery?

Isn't he the cutest?!

Thankful Tuesday

* I am thankful that my Dad had a safe trip. He was able to attend the funeral for my cousin's husband. I am thankful the service went well and was very moving. Rest in peace, David. Then, he was able to go visit his sisters. All in all, we're thankful he was safe traveling.
* I am thankful that we got rain. It was soo nice to not have to go water Jalen's garden, which is growing so tall. It was about a foot and a half tall the other day and the rain has helped it along.
* I am thankful for my beautiful family. I am very blessed to be able to wake up every morning to my boys. Sometimes I wish I could walk and look in Jalen's room to see him sleeping, but hey, one day I'm going to miss him in my bed, so I'm appreciating it and loving hugging him in the middle of the night. He does some pretty funny things while he's sleeping!
* I am thankful for this upcoming weekend. This upcoming weekend we'll be heading to Charlotte. Since we won't be able to go to the beach, just the 3 of us, for awhile, we spent our money at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord. It's a huge water park hotel. Hopefully it'll be a blast and a great 'get-away' for us. We'll leave Friday and spend the night at Nick's sisters, then the hotel Saturday, then again at his sisters on Sunday. :) Yay for being off next Monday!

I am thankful for the life God gave me. I am so blessed!

Hello, Summertime!

We were able to go visit Grandma the other weekend and had a blast. Thankfully the weather was beautiful so we spent our days at the beach. On Saturday we went to Fort Macon and then on the boat. The water was way too rough at Fort Macon, as you can see from the huge tankers coming in. On Sunday we headed to Atlantic Beach and had a blast. Jalen loved playing and I let him get in the water. Absolutely no fear! We'll be back before we head to Myrtle at the end of June to bring Izzy to Grandma! :) We love summertime and we are definitely glad it is here.

Happy Birthday, Jessica!

Happy Birthday, Jessica! Have a great day and we love you very much. Thank you for being a wonderful big sister and a wonderful aunt to Jalen. You're a blessing and we are lucky to have you in our lives..

Love,
Lyss, Jalen, and Nicholas

Thankful Tuesday :)

A loss always makes you count your blessings and really lets you see how blessed you are. This past week, my cousin's husband passed, along with my Dad's friend's son. Both were of young age and were not expected. It is a tragedy and our prayers go out to them. It always hits close to home and makes you hold your loved ones a little bit tighter when you realize someone doesn't get to hold their loved one again.

- I am thankful for God and how He's blessed me. I love all of you more than you'll ever know. We all get caught in the hustle of our lives and many times forget to say 'I love you' or really tell each other how we feel. Know that I am always there for you and love you very much. My family is my world and I'd do anything for you!
- I am thankful for a beautiful weekend at the beach. We got to visit with my Mom and had an excellent time at the beach and on the boat. Jalen loved it and already wants to go back. I am, also, thankful we made it back and forth safely, as coming back, it was raining and nasty.
- I am thankful for the rain. We don't have to water our growden, as Jalen calls it. Yay!

I am truly blessed.. :) Happy Tuesday!

Thankful Tuesday (oops, Wednesday)!

I am very blessed and I was able to see that shine on Mother's Day!
* I am thankful I have a wonderful family. On Mother's Dad, Nicholas took us to Ihop and I had some delicious french toast. He also suprised me with flowers and a few gift cards to get some things I had been wanting. :) Not even all the tangible things add up to the smiles I love to see every day and the joys of spending time with them. Love all of you!
* I am thankful I am DONE with school.. No, not done forever. But, I don't have to go to school Monday and Wednesday nights! :) This is my first night not having to plan something for Jalen. I love it.
* I am thankful to be hearing the laughs and giggles while I type this. Jalen and Ryan two special little boys who mean so much to me. I can't wait to add Brooklyn to the mix. She's going to be the ring leader in getting them in trouble!
* I am thankful for being able to go the beach this weekend and I'm praying for safe travels..

Have a great week!