HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BOY!

Because today is YOUR special day-Do what you want to!

You have my permission to poop in the neighbor's yard!

Reflections on a Special Day...

30 years ago at 5:52 pm a very special boy was born. 

From the beginning he was larger than life weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs 14 ozs. 

Such a sweet boy with a very sweet smile!

Always Creative and having fun!

Expressing yourself and challenging the world and it's boundaries...still

Reminding us all to keep it light and have fun...

Taking charge is the norm for you!

Finding your roots with your father...

Playing Hard and Living Life to the fullest!

The many faces of you, Jamey, are what we are most proud of. Your  never ending pursuit to make the most of life. We are sooo proud of you! And on your 30th birthday...We wish all your dreams come true!

So done with the family drama. Never needed it in my life. I have enough of my own shit to deal with. I don't need to drown in yours! Now where are those boots? I'm outta here! There...now I feel better!

This Is How We Do It!!

 

So turning 50 has it's perks. I've been bugging Rick for a crossover SUV since I started doing my artisan craft shows. He wouldn't budge. So now...for an unknown reason, except to say that I'm turning Fabulous 50, he has decided that it might just be ok to give the ol' gal what she wants and needs. Of course, it didn't HAVE to be a luxury vehicle, but "Hey!", I've had my share of practical cars for the majority of my adult life. Now this IS a practical vehicle with a lot of luxury built into it. Soooo...I get the best of both worlds. A car that will be great for packing all my gear and supplies for shows AND the bells, whistles, & styling that I wanted! It just doesn't get any better than this folks. My beautiful husband of 31 years has spoiled me to death! He loves to spoil his girls! But then again...I think he secretly loves the car too! 

Are You Prepared?

Sept 11th (NY) Jan 11th(Haiti) March 11th (Japan)........Luke 21:10 - 11 Then Jesus said to his disciples " Nation will rise against nation, Kingdom against Kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places and fearful events and great signs from heaven. Jesus says behold I come quickly. Ask yourself...... ARE YOU PREPARED?!?

Personally...I don't wonder...I prepare.

My Cute Little Major Briggs

 

Gamma...I got my hamburger and I'm ready to play with you! Will you come play with me soon?!

The Best Use of Life Is Love...

What is my purpose in life? I'm reading a book titled "The Purpose Driven Life" written by Rick Warren. It's enlightening and reaffirms what my spirit has known all along. The chapter I read last night focused on "What Matters Most". The first line reads, "Life is all about Love". Loving unselfishly is one of the greatest forms of worship to God. Because "Love" lasts forever. The most unselfish offering of your love is the "gift of your Time" because you only have a set amount of it. It is a portion of your life. We will be evaluated on our love by the quality of our relationships. In heaven, God won't say, "Tell me about your career, your bank account, your hobbies." Instead he will review how you treated others and your relationships with them. How much of your "Time" did you offer?  It's not enough to SAY relationships are important to you; we have to PROVE it by investing our Time in them. The most desired gift of love is not diamonds. It is the gift of yourself. It communicates this message "I value you enough to give you my most precious asset--My Time." You are making a sacrifice of your time and sacrifice is the essence of love. The essense of love is not what we think or do or provide for others, but how much we give of ourselves. How much time do you have left? Share it with others. Give the greatest gift of your life. Your time=Your love=Eternity with God.
May you all be blessed with this gift and willing to pass it on to others.