A Blah Monday Morning!
Just had to share happy photos with you from my son's Spring Fling dance date. The theme was Grease Lightening and they dressed up from the 50's.
I can hardly recognize Kade (he's on the right). He dyed his hair black for the dance!
Here are some of the cute girls--all three live in our neighborhood! Kade's date is Taylor on the right.
Okay--now this is really cool. Check out this photo:
Now check out this photo:
Kelsi found a free digital filter on the internet to alter photos like this. Pretty cool!
I've had one of those BLAH Monday mornings. It's snowing and freezing here (isn't is suppose to be spring?). On top of it, I had company over last night and Brecken made a delicious batch of brownies for hot fudge brownies. Before the company came, we left to eat at a neighbor's house. When we got home, our dear little dog, Maggie, had somehow gotten all the brownies off the counter and eaten every one of them. Today I'm cleaning up the mess--she is one sick dog. (Rachel and Cara--thanks for being so great about just ice cream with hot fudge sauce!)
I also lost my cell phone since last night and you know how it is when you loose you phone! After searching every corner of the house, I said a prayer that I'd find my phone. (Of course the phone was on vibrate.) Right after, I was getting ready in my closet. I kept hearing a vibrating sound and knew my phone was near! I searched every drawer, every counter top, all over the floor--no luck. I kept calling the phone and hearing the vibrate--still no phone. I finally gave up and ran upstairs to put clean sheets on Sage's bed. There on the floor next to her bed (on the side nobody ever goes on) was my phone. It must have fallen out when I tucked her in last night! I could hear it downstairs because her bedroom is directly above my closet. It was vibrating on the floor! Prayers do get answered--even for the smallest of things like lost cell phones!
Okay--and I'm feeling sentimental because Kade is graduating in less than two months, then going on a three-week trip across America with other youth in our church. Then he's off to college and then in December he'll be going on a two-year mission for our church. Wow--I am going to miss the kid so bad. If you've had a child leave the nest, please let me know how you do it. I'm in tears nearly every day.
Hope you're off to a great week. Mine is getting better.
Sincerely,
Lisa
I can hardly recognize Kade (he's on the right). He dyed his hair black for the dance!
Here are some of the cute girls--all three live in our neighborhood! Kade's date is Taylor on the right.
Okay--now this is really cool. Check out this photo:
Now check out this photo:
Kelsi found a free digital filter on the internet to alter photos like this. Pretty cool!
I've had one of those BLAH Monday mornings. It's snowing and freezing here (isn't is suppose to be spring?). On top of it, I had company over last night and Brecken made a delicious batch of brownies for hot fudge brownies. Before the company came, we left to eat at a neighbor's house. When we got home, our dear little dog, Maggie, had somehow gotten all the brownies off the counter and eaten every one of them. Today I'm cleaning up the mess--she is one sick dog. (Rachel and Cara--thanks for being so great about just ice cream with hot fudge sauce!)
I also lost my cell phone since last night and you know how it is when you loose you phone! After searching every corner of the house, I said a prayer that I'd find my phone. (Of course the phone was on vibrate.) Right after, I was getting ready in my closet. I kept hearing a vibrating sound and knew my phone was near! I searched every drawer, every counter top, all over the floor--no luck. I kept calling the phone and hearing the vibrate--still no phone. I finally gave up and ran upstairs to put clean sheets on Sage's bed. There on the floor next to her bed (on the side nobody ever goes on) was my phone. It must have fallen out when I tucked her in last night! I could hear it downstairs because her bedroom is directly above my closet. It was vibrating on the floor! Prayers do get answered--even for the smallest of things like lost cell phones!
Okay--and I'm feeling sentimental because Kade is graduating in less than two months, then going on a three-week trip across America with other youth in our church. Then he's off to college and then in December he'll be going on a two-year mission for our church. Wow--I am going to miss the kid so bad. If you've had a child leave the nest, please let me know how you do it. I'm in tears nearly every day.
Hope you're off to a great week. Mine is getting better.
Sincerely,
Lisa
59 Comments:
Wow, those photos are so stinkin cool!!! We didn't have anything like that at my high school! Awesome props!!!
LISA; CALL YOUR VET NOW!!!!!! EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF CHOCOLATE CAN BE FATAL TO A DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! Your kids school does the coolest things! How fun!!! Very cool pictures!! Lucky Kade - - Taylor is beautiful!
I don't know how you deal with kids leaving home!! Mine are only in elementary school and it breaks my heart sending them away everyday!! Especially since right now they just don't like school.
Thanks for the stories - - they always brighten my day!
Lisa,
It's so very sad and life changing when your first child leaves home. You begin to realize that they really do grow up and you wonder where all the time has gone. But it's wonderful to see your children come into their own. It's one of those bittersweet times. You're sad they are leaving but happy that they are strong enough to leave. While your heart is breaking because you will miss seeing him every day, it will also be full of pride and love for the adult he is becoming. Hang in there - it will get easier once you see how great he does.
Oh those pictures! What fun!
I hope your lil doggie feels better soon!
I'm having a pretty BLAH monday here as well. I was up almost all night with a sick kid. As tiring as it is some days I can NOT imagine the day when I won't have them here at all! I don't blame you for crying everyday!
Crafty Kathi,
I didn't know chocolate was that bad for dogs. Thanks for the heads up. My husband is calling the vet.
Lisa
My heart goes out to you, Lisa. My youngest child is graduating and going away to college this fall. He is going to BYU, which is so exciting for us, but he will be far away, as we live in Indiana. When my older two children went away it was really hard too, but one thing that helped me was seeing how much they were growing and progressing in important ways. It was exciting to see them become such fine adults. I really miss the days when we were all under the same roof...but now I appreciate the rare times when we are together all the more. So I guess you and I will both just have to take a deep breath, let them go, and watch them fly!
-Joan
I can't believe Kade is graduating! I was just remembering seeing your family in Palmyra when I was on HT. Oh, it will be such a good experience for him.
Those pictures of the dance are so cute. I'd love to know where kelsi got that digital filter.
Send your cute family my love.
Just what Janet says. And be prepared for different feelings when your daughter leaves. Such a different variety of emotions. But it's great to watch them grow and learn as they go on their own. LOTS of prayers, that's for sure.
The picts are fabulous.
My dog got sick when I was little because I gave her chocolate :(
I hope everything's ok.
I cried all through my daughter's senior year--especially at church where she was a liturgist and a youth preacher that year. When we left her at college I managed to leave without tears, but I don't think my husband and I said more than 50 words on the six hour drive home. The next day I broke down and really cried when our youth pastor asked me how it went. From then on, it got easier. Interestingly, six years later when we left her at seminary, we had the same emotions driving out of the driveway. Now she lives clear across the country, and we see her only 2-3 times a year. I guess I've gotten used to it, but I sure don't like it much. Your close relationship will see you through all the emotions. I guess I wouldn't trade those sensitive moments for anything.
I've had two "leave the nest". It's hard, but email, facebook messages, texting, and sending each other photos via shutterfly all help. They are all ways to stay in touch on an equal basis. They don't seem to feel like I'm checking on them if it's just a text or an email.
Be prepared for a bit of a communication "lull" the first month or so away. They have to be alone before they realize that they don't want to be alone. :) I'm actually enjoying their new found freedom more than I thought I would. They're not just my kids - they've become my friends in an adult way, as well. Good luck! You've given him the "right stuff" to help him along in his independence. Angie
I Understand how you are feeling today. Hard to get motivated when it is cold.
My Mom calls Missions "Miserable Joy" They are right where you want them to be, doing exactly what you want them to be doing. But you miss them SO much!
The pictures are beautiful. Hope the Dog is Ok. and I hope you (and I) feel a little more peppy tomorrow.
Lisa,
I was a mess the months leading up to my daughter's graduation (2 years ago), so I understand the feelings you are going through right now. It's hard to think of our babies growing up, but I dealt with it by realizing that I have done my job, and I have done it well. My daughter has since moved out of the house, is attending college, working part time and doing fantastically on her own. It's not easy, I still have days that I miss her terribly, but she is just a phone call away and we get together for mom/daughter dates often. While it's hard and sad to watch your baby grow up and move on, it's also exciting to see what they do with all life has to offer. Take comfort in that you have raised a very loving, caring and responsible young man who will amaze you as an adult and make you proud!
My oldest is a junior this year and starting to look at colleges. I've already started tearing up when I think of us not all being under the same roof!! One way I'm dealing with getting ready to see him leave is I'm putting together a surprise graduation gift (I'm starting it now since I can't work on it when he's around) of a scrapbook of his high school years (marching band, dances, friends, get togethers at our house, etc.)
I'll be interested in reading how the letting go goes with Kade so I'll know what to expect! I hope your doggie is okay. Brenda
First of all Lisa the pictures are wonderful... Second it stinks when you have a child move out... My son moved out over a year ago, he decided he was moving to Austin, Tx. 7 hours from me, it was the hardest thing I ever did, but everyday got a little easier, it takes a while... I only see him ever 2-3 months, but I just cherish those moments and the times I talk to him on the phone... It is all part of growing up... I was ready to grow up, but I'm doing it...HeHe
I would love to know what site that free digital filter was from. What a cool thing to add to a photo!
Hey Lisa,
I feel your pain. My "first" son also graduates this year and will leave in October on his mission. I am just sick to my stomach with sadness. The other night both of my sons (my other is 16) were at home on a Saturday night watching an old Disney movie together. It was one of those "mommy" moments that brought a tear to my eye and touched my heart...I want them just to be my little boys that I always remember and not the "grown up" men they are becoming. I am very proud of them but know your pain of seeing them move on with their lives. I am shedding tears right along with you.
Oh Lisa! I feel the exact same way! I too have a son who is a senior this year! I have cried so many times over the fact that he is leaving soon! :( I try so hard to be excited and happy for him, because this is such a wonderful time in his life! But I cannot imagine how I'm going to get through saying goodbye! My mom raised 6 of us kids, and she says she prayed a lot, and she also tells me that you have to have faith in the way you raised your children, knowing that you did everything you could to show them the best way to live their life. We will probably be sad for awhile, but as with all difficult things in life, time will make it easier. I also know how you're feeling about this REALLY CRUMMY weather! I live in Minnesota, and we will be getting a winter storm tomorrow! I'm so tired of shoveling! Would much rather mow the lawn! Spring just HAS to come sometime, doesn't it? Take care, do a lot of praying, and know that you have raised a wonderful young man who is going to make you so proud! Barb :)
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Hi Lisa,
Great scrapable photos!! Still 1 month to go and them I am coming to America with my family, looking forward to see the east side of America (we take a tourtrip from Phoenix to San Francisco).
Blessings,
Inge
You really need to call a vet.....Chocolate is VERY toxic to dogs....even a little bit. We had the same thing happen at my son's house over Halloween. The dog ate a bunch of the candy..had to go to the vet's emergency room.....the sooner the better!!!!!
Our job as mother's is to give our children wings. I look at your timeline differently. You have two more months to teach Kade everything he needs to know about living on his own. He has always honored his parents by making good decisions, so his foundation is solid. Now you need to review lifeskills and money management. In this techno world, communicating should be easy. It is beautiful to watch them blossom as adults in their own lives. Sometimes, that is what disappoints a parent, but you have to remember who's life it is. The dreams you have for them are your dreams, sometimes they choose other dreams then yours. The best advice we received about college was your child will come home during breaks, holidays etc and tell you about a different major up to seven times. Just comment, "That sounds really interesting" and wait til the next visit! We were really firm about the money college would cost and getting the most out of it. Like majoring in things that don't get jobs was not an option in our home.
You flunk out... next quarter's on you. Both kids completed degrees in different colleges with no student loans. They both had a bad quarter, but then got it together to finish on the deans list and are employed. So we did our job as parents. Kade will do the same, just remember the wings you give him will still bring him home, just in a different role. Scrapbook these moments for yourself!
We've sent two boys on missions and I have to say that by the time they're 19- I was ready for them to go. Yes, I missed them but what better place for them to be? And whether we like it or not- time doesn't stand still. Just look forward to the cute grandkids that will be coming in a few years! If you knew how great being a grandma is, you'd be hurrying them out the door right now. (Kidding- a little bit)
It is hard to see them grow up. My oldest is on a mission. It was the hardest thing I have ever done to say good bye to him at the MTC. After several days of crying I finely handed it all to the Lord and it got tremendously easier. I still have moments, but the Lord is helping me handle the rest. My son has been out 10 months and time is going much faster now. My second child graduates in May as well from Lehi. She is going to BYU, but living at home. Hope this helps. Just remember that Heavenly Father is in your corner. Good luck.
My oldest graduated last year. I thought it would be hard not to have her here, but you are just so proud of them and realize leaving is all part of the growing process that once the time came for her to leave it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Granted she is only about 1 hour away, so my experience isn't quite the same. I have to say that the time also went by very quickly this first year. She will be home in a month and it truly feels like we just moved her into the dorm. Staying busy like I am sure you do is also a big help. Just think of all those great pictures you have of him to look at!
Oh - the first one to leave the nest. I hated it! I really thought it would be easy to let him go on a mission and was totally excited until the "MTC day" arrived. It was more difficult than I imagined. But now, 18 months later, with only 6 months until he gets home, I can see the growth and maturity that has come for him and totally see the wisdom in sending young men out when they are 19. Our second son will leave shortly after #1 returns, and I am still NOT ready to let another one go,(and there are 3 more boys and a girl to go still). I don't think it will ever be easy to let them fly, but I am grateful that they are ready and willing to spread their wings. I believe that you have to teach them everything you can and then stand back and watch them soar!
Lisa...i know the anxiety you feel. My oldest son, Connor, graduated last year and left for college. Now looking back, the anticipation of him leaving was far greater his actual leaving (if that makes any sense). I greaved constantly his senior year-dwelling on his last prom, last baseball game, last time seeing him sitting in church with the youth group, etc....I practically made myself sick over it. I broke down into tears all the time!! I just knew when he left I would never be able to get out of bed because I would just be so depressed and devastated. Well,thank the Lord, that has not been the case. Oh, i greaved deeply...okay sobbed until I thought I would suffocate when we pulled off that campus in San Diego (we live in Idaho). The drive home was less than fun. But when I walked through the doors of my house again with my other children, I decided right then and there that I was not going to waste this year mourning, but I was going to soak up my children, purposing on enjoying everything, as this is my next son, Weston's, senior year. I couldn't allow myself to waste my last year with Weston pining over Connor. And what a year it has been!
Now, just a short year later, I too will have to say goodbye to another son as he leaves for college in San Diego. It has been an amazing year. We have learned so many new things about Weston and have been so blessed to watch him grow, especially being out of the shadow of his big brother. Oh...my heart still grieves, and I miss Connor so. Many times I have felt the anxiety well up in my throat and the tears have spilt, but God's grace has carried us through this year, and it has been a good one!
Hang in there Lisa....anticipating them leaving, I think, is harder than them actually being gone. All the unknowns tend to creep in, time has gone by way too fast. But surprisingly, and what I didn't expect, was the overwhelming awe of watching them continue to grow, and the absolute comfort and celebration that comes, especially when you know they are right where God has planted them! Now that's exciting!!!
Lisa -
I haven't had any kids leave home yet, my oldest of three is turning four in two weeks, so I have a while before he goes to college and on a mission. But I have been on the CHT trip with Brother Tesch (if that's the one Kade is doing)and it really is life changing. It will be an amazing experience for him that he will not forget. I would go again even now and drag my three toddlers & husband with me just to go. My mom is about to send off her 2nd missionary, (my youngest brother, we found out he's going to Paraguay last Thursday)and she told me that the boys have to leave home somehow, but missions/college are the best way for them to do that and become real men on their own. You wouldn't want him to leave home any other way right? Just celebrate the fact that he's doing it the best way.
I LOVE the pictures!!!! He is so cute. You KNOW how I feel about my kids leavin the nest. I hate it. But It has been so fun to see rescpetable adults.....that are my best friends. You have many more years with kids at home and you always make the best of it.....no regrets! Thats what I say.....no regrets. I LOVE the 365! It has been such a blessing to me this past few weeks. It has kept my mind off so much hardness! Give Steve a hug for us. He will never know how much that meant to us. We were so touched. He is a great man and we are so blessed to have you guys in our lives! Congrats on Brecken turning 12! Some fun years ahead for you! I loved having my girls in YW! So many fun memories!
Lisa-
#1- LOVE the pics! :) Very cute! :)
#2- My oldest is just going to be 10 and I am already not ready for the day he will leave. These wonderful human beings are our children and a huge part of our hearts...when they leave I am sure it feels like they are taking the piece that was their's with them. I hope it gets easier for you. I will pray for you and your heart. :) Congrats on him graduating...sounds like you and your hubby did a good job with raising him! :)
There is no easy answer. My baby will be 30 this year and I still remember crying all the way home from Austin to Houston (Texas) after talking her to collage the first time. Like anything time has a way of just helping you move on to the next road. Tears are replaced with pride when you see the wonderful adult person that child has become.
I agree with you about...isnt it suppost to be spring...honest! I am ready for some sun and getting outside to play again. I love the picture too. Really cute and will make a great page.
Hi Lisa, I have 3 sons -- 2 of whom have already left home for college and living on their own. I hate to say, it doesn't get ANY easier with each one and I'm dreading in 2 years time when my nest is totally empty when my youngest leaves for college. Anyway, what gest me through it is keeping in regular contact - whether it be by phone or ecards or AIM or Facebook or whatever -- it definitely helps make them not seem so far away.
A good cry, as Kade leaves, helps too ;)
Hugs to you!
Hi Lisa, I am in the same boat as
you right now. I have 18 year old
twins, my daughter is a senior and
my son is a junior. I realized about a week ago, that I really
am starting to feel sad about her
going off to college. For her,
she is having an awesome senior year and very excited about going
to college. I know that I am going
to miss her terribly when I don't see her everyday.
On the flip side, because my children stay so busy, and we are usually where they are (taking pictures), I realized that I haven't scrapbooked any of either
of my children's high school pictures. Maybe I will get caught
up. Enjoy the last few high
school months with Kade.
Hey Lisa,
Can you tell us where you got the cool filter online?
I have been thinking about you. I knew Kade was getting ready to graduate. Jackson is just 14 but I think about him getting ready to drive and that is enough for me now. I love that kid!! He is getting so grown up. Big hugs to you, Lisa!!!
Glad you found your cell phone. Prayers are answered!!!
See ya' soon. :)
Love,
Les
Hi Lisa,
Honey I feel for you. Our oldest son graduated last June, his senior year was very hard on me. I kept looking at every event like it was the "last time". In some ways it is true but in other ways it is truly the beginning. Its great to see your child use everything that you have taught him over the last 18 years, your family seems as close as ours and trust me you do not lose that closeness. It is hard to see one of your child's beds empty each night, my hardest times would be at dinner, my son sat directly across from me and it was hard having that empty chair there. Remember this is the time you have prepared him for, he will do well and be happy and isn't that what we as Moms pray for them? You'll be okay, let yourself have a good hard cry when you leave him at his dorm room but don't forget to be excited for them too.
Much love to you,
Mickey
Great pics Lisa,
Hope your dog's okay. I've heard chocolate can be dangerous but our dog once got into a whole package of oreos while we were camping and after the bellyache was fine. Glad you called your vet!
Our boys are now 22, and 24. I remember that empty-nest sadness you're experiencing. When our youngest got married, I actually bawled all day, the day after the wedding. It was awful; I couldn't stop, and it was Mothers day! And we totally adore our new daughter in love; she's wonderful; (motherly love huh?) -- the Lord will get you through though! He will! When I find myself missing, or worrying about our kids, I just pray and TRUST God will take care of em; and He does! You trained up your man-child in the way He should go...!! ;) He's so WELL PREPARED, he's ready to CROSS America! whooHoOo!
I ordered the journaling scrapbook kit you had on qvc last week, and it came today and is AWESOME! LOVE IT! Gonna use it for DISCOVERING MY PURPOSES!
Glad you found your phone. When my Grandma would lose something, she'd say "Lord, lead me to it." Now I do that! lol
L
My Caden is also graduating in a couple of months and heading off to college and a mission. I'm so sad at the thought of not having that cute kid around to brighten up my day. Let me know if you find some brilliant way to cope... My little sis, Lori, is so excited about QVC. Thanks for being her friend!
lisa C
The couple of months prior to graduation are tough... I remember thinking about my son when he was in kindergarten and now here he was a senior... it is a such a bittersweet time and after many tearful episodes during the weeks prior to graduation I was afraid I would lose it at graduation and bawl like a baby. I'm proud to say I didn't. It is such a proud moment to see your child walk across that stage and get his diploma... I was beaming and on cloud 9 the whole graduation. It is one of my favorite memories. You'll get through it!
Pam C.
Waco TX
Lisa,
One of the reasons i enjoy your blog is that we have so much in common, and so many of us can relate to you.
My middle one is a senior this year too. We are in the backstretch now when every day is busier than the one before it. I still am dreading the day we load him up for college. It will be so oddly quiet with just one left at home.
During my daughter's senior year, I was a mess! I even tried to bribe her with a remodeled room or a nicer car, trying to convince her to go to the local jr college for a year. She would have no part of it, lol.
The night before she and most of her friends were to leave for college, one of her friends was killed by a drunk driver. In an instant my very selfish desire to keep her near me evaporated. I was so very grateful to have the opportunity to drive her to college and tell her goodbye in a dorm parking lot instead of in an emergency room. It broke my heart to know what those parents were going through and makes me cry again just typing this.
She will graduates from college this spring, and we will have a big graduation party for both of them.
One fun thing I did as much to keep me busy as for her was to send her packages every day for the first "Twelve days of College. I made up a funny little poem for each day. On the first day of college my mother sent to me one... and so on. I sent things like a journal, two cd's, three pens... mostly thing that would fit in a small padded postal envelope for less than a dollar postage. Nothing extravagant, but just enough to let her know I was thinking of her. I am already planning my son's packages.
You are a wonderful mom and an inspiration to so many people.
I hope the promise of Spring is just around the corner.
It really does keep getting better. Our job as parents is to get them to the point where they can be successful independent adults. You have no idea how amazing the next years will be for all of you.
I remember going through all kinds of emotions when my daughter graduated and went off to school. Just remember to be gentle with yourself--I was shocked at how much it really effected me.
Would your friend mind sharing the linnk to the free photo altering site she found?
hmmm...sorry to say Lisa, that it never gets any easier. When we took Emmy to college, I cried so desperately when we were driving away that Rannie wanted to take me to the hospital; he said I was making animal sounds. (age 18)
When she went to Iraq, I felt like I was on "hold" for an entire year. (age 23)
When she and her new husband drove away to go on their honeymoon I felt an emptiness that was so physical I knew I literally had a hole in my heart. (age 25)
AND, when I hugged her goodbye after visiting with she and Mike just 2 weeks agao after they lost their second baby, I knew my heart had broken. (age 29)
There is a quote that says something like, "No one told me that when I became a mother it would be like having my heart walk around outside my body!"
Blessings to you and the good thing is that...they always come back home cause that is where the unconditional love lives in you.
Tee Ransone
I'm in the same boat as you. My daughter will graduate in less than two months and head off to college in the fall. Reading some of these posts brought tears to my eyes. It will be hard to take her to school and then voluntarily drive away. Man it will be a long drive home. I hope my husband doesn't cry too. That will be too hard to handle. I guess all we can do is enjoy every moment with them before they leave and pray for their future happiness and success.
Lisa,
Chocolate can be fatal to dogs. My vet says baking chocolate is the worst. The vet and I are on a first name basis since on my pups will eat ANYTHING! On Christmas morning, 2007, my dog ate an entire 12 inch chocolate Santa. Had it swallowed before we could get to him! The vet was so sweet to take my call while his kids (and mine) were opening gifts from Santa. He said not to worry, just watch him and he was fine! :)
My oldest is graduating Kindergarten in May. I'm already breaking down, so I can't imagine how you must feel. I'll be praying for your family!
Oh, and I'd love to know where that filter came from, too!
Love your photos! Those are awesome and that the kids got so into the dress!
I totally get your concerns for your son going away! I think that God makes it easier for us - cause what has happened for my 2 children that left our nest is that they gradually became more and more involved with their own friends. Senior year was a time of their being with their friends way more than it ever had been before - especially with being able to drive.
So, I got used to them not being around so much. When you actually leave them on that first day of college - it is REALLY SAD!!! Don't get me wrong - but then, you just keep doing life!!
And, with texting, email, skype videos, cell phones - sometimes I am more in touch with them now than when they were at home! It is different than when we went to college!
Take it one day at a time!
Regarding a first born son leaving the house.....sollution....you just cry!!! It seemed to work the best for me. My son left at the age of 16 to play high end hockey in another city....you miss them so much that you just have to cry....!!
Hi Lisa!
Hopefully you will get this! I was doing a lot of research tonight on wedding centerpieces. I'm getting married in June and thought it would be so much fun to base my wedding centerpieces around photos of me and my fiance since scrapbooking is such a big part of my life! I was wondering if you had any ideas to share with me. It would make a great blog posting as I'm sure many brides to be would be interested! thanks so much for reading this! Hope to see something on your blog soon!
Oh my heck, everyone. I feel so loved and so inspired by all your posts. Thanks for all your sympathy and for the great advise.
Jamie--My friend, Judy Pasley, just used the Creating Keepsakes Kit of the Month File Folders for her son's wedding. I think they were last September's kit. They'd be perfect and I think there are still a few left on CK's web site. Let me know if you need more information.
Hi Lisa - I just received my May CK magazine - I LOVE your day in the life. It says that I can see the whole album on creatingkeepsakes.com, but I can find it...can you help?
Hope you are having a great day!
If you just fed Angela and I the chocolate sauce, would have been great too!! yum!! how is the dog??
had lots of fun!
Beautiful Photos!!!
I have an amazing gorgeous daughter who is graduating in less that two months as well... sighh.. and I've been heartbroken and sad about it for the past year!!
God has been wonderful in supplying scholarships and enthusiasm for her...
but me.. sighhh... I'll be making Kleenex rich for the next two months..
Wow! Everyone has given you some gret advice and I will just second most of it. I have had two sons leave on a mission and daughter off to BYU and it never gets easier. The first one is definelty the hardest one to let go though. One piece of advice...I taught my son how to iron his shirts properly....he was sent to Africa where there was no electricity...oh well no iron needed. BUT..when he went to his zone conferences he was able to email us. The boy couldn't type to save his life, so as a result, the letters were very short...{shedding a tear here} So, make sure he knows how to type so you can get some good emails on pday.
Good luck with the dog. I hope he is okay.
Lisa -- if you don't mind sharing, where did you find the filter? It looks so awesome.
Thanks. I appreciate your help. I live here in Idaho, and I understand your frustration with the weather. I want to get outside and enjoy some sunshine!
I enjoyed reading about how your prayers were answered. My husband lost his job recently and my kids were in an accident also. I do believe prayers are answered, and sometimes we are answered in ways we don't undertand.
Anyway -- love your blog.
Lisa,
Still...know that God is in control over their lives and letting them "Go" into His arms makes it easier. Trusting He knows their needs and loves them even MORE than we do comforts me. Praying for peace. I love the pics of them. Great. Be blessed. Penny
I have 5 kids and three have moved away and one got married.
When my oldest went to college I cried most of the way home. He only went to BYU-I. I live 50 miles away. Pathetic I know. When he left on his mission I thought someone ripped my heart out and thought I would die.
Give yourself permission to cry it's ok then celebrate his successes. It does get a little better with time but it's sad to see them leave to go "home".
I felt for you during the QVC show. I too left a job because I knew I needed to be home with my family. I miss some of the people but love love being with the ones who need me the most. There are some things you can't get back and that makes me sad, but I'm happy at the new memories and experiences we share.
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