Welcome Home Daddy!!!

Davis and I were so excited that daddy was coming home that we had to go into the airport and wait for him at the gate.

Davis and his sign waiting for Daddy!

Here he comes!!!

Yeah!!! Daddy is finally home!!!

Lost Memories!!!!

A very special women was born on this day. With out her I would have never been placed on this earth. Today would have been my mother Judy Rivera's birthday.


I was reminded by my childhood friend's mom because she shares the same birthday. Each year when I would talk to my "Aunt Cathy" on her birthday, we would reflect on the fact that this was also my mom's birthday too. So last night when we were chatting on facebook and I told her, "Happy one day before your birthday," she said I am thinking about you too. I was taken back a bit and then I was reminded about August 13th.

What would I have done today if my mom was still alive? I would do what I do with my mom now or my mother in-law: phone call, card, present, birthday dinner, etc. So many memories missed and so many memories lost. I wish I could remember her more. I have to look at a picture to remember what she looks like. She doesn't pop into my head anymore. All I have our the memories of others and I have to believe them.

I am told I had an amazing mother and that she helped so many people. I am told that I look like her, talk like her, stand like her and even walk like her. I choose to believe these things because that is all I have. So when I get sad that I do not remember her, I just look in the mirror and tell myself " I am her memory." I came from her and even though she is not here with me on earth she will always be in my heart.

Some many years missed!!!! I know she can't see this but I don't care....

"Happy Birthday Mommy and I long for the day when I can see you again. You owe me so many hugs and kisses!!!"

Capi's Kids

It was so good to be back at CCF. I really missed my church family this summer and the kids in Capi's kids. It always brings my so much joy to see children excited about God.

We just started a new 8 week series called "Shipwrecked"

This week we talked about giving second chances. The kids had a blast digging for the memory verse that helped them see how important it is to forgive and give others a second chance.

Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" "No, not seven times," Jesus replied, I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times." Matthew 18:21-22

This is a big request God gives us!!! It is not easy to forgive someone once, let alone 77 times. And we know that God doesn't mean after 77 times we do not have to forgive. He gave us such a big number as an example because he wants us to always forgive, so He can forgive us.

I love it when I get preached at during Capi's kids. God always knows what he is doing!!!! Can't wait for what He has in store for this Sunday.

Fun With Friends!!!

Last week Davis and I went with friends to Silver Springs for the boys to play in the interactive water fountain. The Boys had a blast!!!!

Barak and James Playing in the water!!!

Davis joined in!!!

While My Husband is Away!!!

My hubby has been gone for a week and Davis and I are really missing him. Every time Davis hears something at the door he says, "Daddy's home." Poor thing!!!

There are things in week that need to be done around the house that Noah usually takes care of, but this week I had too. I am proud of myself because I haven't done these things in a long time.

I weeded the front yard!!!

Our outdoor light in the backyard went out. I had to go to home depot (I hate going there) and get a replacement and installed it.

The backyard needed mowed so I mowed it. Yeah me!!!

I know this may not be a big deal but my husband usually takes care of these things. What are some things that you have to do that you normally don't when your husband is away?

Family Fun!!!

This past weekend my mom, sister, niece, and nephew came to visit. The kids had a blast together and the adults enjoyed it too!!!

We took the kids to the Chesapeake Children's Museum

Davis and Ava painting!!!

Davis in the dentist chair!!!

Donovan talking to his daddy!!!

Davis called China to talk to his daddy!!!

Davis wanted to play dress up and this is what he picked. I always wanted a girl!!!

They found the hose!!!

Sprinkle Time!!!

Had a great time with my sister Tanya!!!

Does God Love ME???

I am reading "Let Go" by Sheila Walsh and I came across a section on God's grace. This is what she wrote ..."It's hard to extend to others what you have not allowed yourself to be blessed by, but the truth remains:"

• As you are, right at this moment, God loves you.
• He knows all that is true about you, and he loves you.
• Even when you can't forgive yourself, he forgives you.
• There is nothing you can do to make him love you more.
• There is nothing you can do to make him love you less.

THIS IS THE GRACE OF GOD!!!!

When I came across this chapter yesterday I said to myself, "I needed to hear that." I need to continue to remind myself of God's grace for myself and for others. If you are reading this, this could also be for you!!!

Here is the prayer Sheila Walsh wrote at the end of the chapter:

"Father God, Thank you for the grace you offer me right at this moment. Deliver me from self-doubt and fear. Help me to feast on your glorious gift of fresh-baked grace every morning. Thank you that your love and grace invite us all to feast. May I share this feast with someone else today." Amen

Backyard Fun!!!

On our way back from Colorado we stopped to visit some close friends. Davis and their son decided to go outside and play in the mud. My friend Michelle blogs and she wrote about the boys time in the mud.


click here to read it!!!!

Bonding Time!!!!

Tonight Noah and Davis had time together while I was cleaning. Tomorrow Noah is off to China for two weeks and Davis and I wanted to take today and spend time with our favorite guy!!! I took some pictures of their time together. It always brings so much joy to my heart to see them bonding.

They were playing with tools!!!

He Loves his daddy!!!

So Blessed!!!

My son Davis has brought us so much joy this summer. I am so glad that I am going to be home with him more this year.

For me this is all that matters (beside God and Noah) and he makes me so happy. "Thank you Jesus for blessing me with this Awesome boy and giving me the opportunity to raise him and love him. Let this be the best year ever with him!"

Joy Riding!!!!

This is Davis' favorite thing to do at his Uncle Gorden's house!!!!

Naptime!!!

Here is my boy taking a nap on his spider man bed. He was really tired because he didn't care that he was half off his bed!!!! You can't see but if you look close at his right hand you can see it touching his bobo (pacifier). He has this habit of holding his pointer finger up to his bobo and leaving it there while he sleeps. It is so cute!!! I will try to post a picture showing him doing it.