The Engagement

Happy Engagement My Beautiful Daughter

This has been the most amazing weekend. My oldest daughter graduated from RN Nursing School, we had the family over for a graduation party that turned into a graduation/engagement party. My daughter's dreams are coming true! It's so wonderful as a parent to see the child, that you brought into this world, making their dreams come true. Last week my daughter's boyfriend called and asked to come over to talk with my husband and I. I texted (of course this is how we communicate now) when we were home. A hour or so later in he walks and he was so nervous. My husband is very scary to the men in both my daughters lives, it's only because he's a big guy and is so very quiet. The boyfriend finally showed us the ring, asked for my daughters hand in marriage and my husband and I both gave our blessing. We were so excited. That was Wednesday, on Thursday was the graduation ceremony, which by the way was so very sweet. My parents and in-laws all came in for the ceremony. What a beautiful day. Saturday was the big party. That morning the son-in-law to be proposed. My daughter was ecstatic! When they arrived for the party, the family was here waiting, as she came in to the house she had her hand out stretched showing off her ring...my sister, Mom and BFF all started to cry. By the time the hugs and congrats were finished, we were all crying! Now we are finally going to have the son we never had. Congrats Mallori and Anthony, we are so proud of you and love you both!!!

My Daughter The Nurse!!!

Today was one of my most proudest, happiest days of my life. I was able to watch my beautiful first born walk across the stage to receive her Registered Nursing pin. This day has been a long time coming. When she graduated from high school she knew that she wanted to be a nurse. Then, she took the long road to decide to go to school and get her degree. Two years ago she made the commitment and she followed through. Lots of studying, lots of tears, lots of tests, lots of sweat and lots of index cards! Two weeks ago while she was leaving her first day of her preceptor ship, she called me and said "Mom, this is exactly what I want to do!" How wonderful it is to be trained and to be able to work in the field you want to work. How many of us get to do that? I am so happy that she can make her dreams come true. Congratulations my beautiful daughter, your father and I are so very proud! We love you!!! You did it!!!!!

Relaxing with Friends....

Beautiful River Sunset

Since the last post worked, here I go with this one again....My BFF's parents have a river house and I have been there a number of times. My BFF invited me for a week to just relax, of course I accepted the invitation. All week I was looking forward to a weekend of relaxing, beautiful views and lots of girl talk. Saturday morning I packed a few clothes, my makeup (of course, cannot forget that!) my beach towel and I was ready. Oh, don't forget my directions...you know I am directionally challenged, and I admit it! :) I set off on my adventure, it takes about 1 1/2 hours to get there and I was off. The ride over was uneventful, thankfully. I arrived to find my BFF sitting on the glassed in back porch watching the view of the river and her husband and son fishing. What a beautiful view! We sat for a while and it was so nice. We at lunch and then decided to go sit out on the pier and collect a few sun rays. It was a warm day. I took my camera and was able to get a few shots of beautiful views. You know I take pictures of everything now! Sprinkles ran us inside and the boys too. As we were watching the rain start up we saw a very interesting site, a sheet of rain coming across the river, it was so cool to see, I ran out in the sprinkles to get pictures. The rain sheet finally reached us with huge downpours. After a few hours of rain it stopped and then came the most amazing sunset. I ran out and took more pictures...just beautiful. We ate dinner, watched a movie and then sleep came. It was so nice. I awoke to a quiet, peaceful day. After visiting with my BFF for a few hours ,had to get in more girl talk, it was time for me to head back home. What a nice weekend it was, spending time with my BFF, just relaxing and forgetting anything stressful. Thank you BFF...Love you and had a great time!!! Can't wait to so it again.

Me and My BFF at the river

The rain coming across the river...isn't this cool?

Another beautiful sunset...I love it, wish I was there right now!!

Test Post

Having trouble posting, last night I wrote up this really nice post and all I received was errors when I posted and and then nothing! I about screamed! So this is just a test. Do you love the picture? It's of the sunset at my BFF's river house. Beautiful!!! I w as playing with the settings on my camera...that's the reason for the yellow/orange look.