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Well, we survived our trip to the other side of the state.  Actually, we had a fabulous time and the kiddos were in hog heaven. I, unfortunately, came back with a heavy chest and nasty cough. I'm assuming I am fighting off a sinus infection. So, not a lot of energy to post from the bed tonight. 

Tomorrow Lu is at St.Jude all day for pre-scan check ups. Thursday we report to the hospital at 7:15 for scans. Please keep in your prayers this week.  Every 3 month scan puts us closer to remission. 

Summer is Here

It may not officially be Summer until June, but at our house tonight is the first night of Summer!  Today was our last day of school and we couldn't be more excited.  Seriously.  I am thrilled.  I am so ready for some relaxing days and carefree nights.  We all are desperate for a change of pace around here.  We are gearing up for a fun Memorial Day weekend and then Lucy's 3 month scans are next week.  We would appreciate the prayers in advance.

(I'd also like to ask for prayer for one of my very best friend's daughters.  Her name is Coco and she has been having seizures.  They go for a meeting with the Neurologist tomorrow and they need all prayer warriors praying for answers and solutions.  Peace for mom and dad would also be a great thing to pray for as well.)

Scenes from our last day of school:

A celebratory lunch with Daddy resulted in some tortilla shenanigans:

When we got home the kids spent almost an hour trying to catch this skink and eventually succeeded.  Ella was most upset with me when I made them let it go:

We have prayed for this summer for almost two years.  Good Lord willing, we plan on making the most of it!

More from the Wedding

Here are more pictures from the wedding.  I have to admit that Ella took a lot of these.  I think she has a wonderful eye behind the camera.  She is quite awesome.

Wedding--check

Driving home from Mississippi. Two exhausted girls. Erik and I singing at the top of our lungs. Great, great weekend.

Mother's Day

Mother's Day 2013 will always be remembered with a sad undertone.  However, before my grandfather became ill again, we had a nice day of family fun.  I am so thankful for the privilege of being a mother.  It is by far the most awesome, rewarding and challenging "job" I've ever had.  I wouldn't trade my life for anything in this world.  God has blessed me beyond measure and I am so thankful.

We had a nice family lunch, well at least with part of the family.  Some of the uncles and aunts went on to the hospital with my grandfather, but those of us that stayed back enjoyed some time around the pool.  It was a rather cool afternoon but that didn't stop my kiddos.  They insisted on getting into the water, against my wishes.  I was amazed at how well Lucy tolerated the cool air.  Last year it would be 100 degrees outside and she would complain about being cold.  I think this could mean great things for our summer!

**Totally random side note, but I wanted to brag on Ella for a minute.  My niece, Maddie, who is pictured above, celebrated her 3rd birthday last month.  Ella wanted to do something very special for her and remembered her love of all things princess and mermaid.  She decided she would paint Maddie's favorite Disney princess characters as mermaids.  She worked for over a month at this present and it was a true labor of love.  I have to admit that I was very sad to see it go, but the look on Maddie's face was priceless.