Monday, October 31, 2022

Halloween 2022

 I am acutely aware that the days of the kids dressing up for Halloween and letting me take a picture are fleeting... so I cherish each yearly costume pic!!


King Bodie... he's obviously thrilled...haha!
My football player and my teenage Sofia the First! 

The boys heading out to get candy
Going thru their loot. Really not sure why the laundry basket is there.... ha!

A fun night full of friends, a little rain, and lots of candy. 

Happy Halloween!


Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Five Years

Five years ago today.

A quick laparoscopic hysterectomy (due to suspicious findings on my yearly exam) turned into a very involved 5 hour radical hysterectomy, sending me into menopause, unable to use any hormone therapy due to my cancer history. While thankful that all pathology was benign, my body has not been the same since.

The kids and I the day I came home from the hospital...

The past five years have been some of the most difficult years of my life. Depression, insomnia, weight gain, irritability, hot flashes and moodiness have taken hold of my life more than ever before. There. I said it. I rarely, if ever, share this with anyone.

It's hard to admit when you are feeling lost and out of control and nothing seems to help. I am thankful for a husband who loves me no matter what and who has put up with his wife with so much grace. Thankful for my sweet kids, who deserve more than a cranky mom. Thankful for wine... haha.. even tho it makes me hot flashes worse. Most importantly, tho, I am thankful for a God who is faithful and who keeps inviting me to lean into His goodness and grace to find my way.

He put it on my heart today that it was this particular anniversary. I honestly hadn't even realized it. I feel like He is asking me to re-commit to taking care of myself. To put down the wine glass and pick up my Bible. To go for a walk instead of sitting in front of my laptop. To enjoy the abundant life he has given me.

This might not happen quickly as the busiest time of our year is approaching (both kids' birthdays and the holidays) but it is my goal to make my physical and emotional health a priority. I owe that to my husband. I owe it to my kids. I owe it to myself.


Let's do this.... 💓

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Homecoming 2022

 

Last night was Southridge's Homecoming. We had a few of Evelyn's friends and their moms over for a pre-dance party and had the best time!

Pizza and friends...

Heading to take pics... her fav...haha!


Our beautiful girl... 💓 She found this dress at a local resale boutique for under $10 and it was perfect!

Love these lovely ladies...


Girls and moms.... love this photos!

One of the mom's took them to the dance, but the girls got the time wrong and were there an hour early...haha! So Lindsay took them downtown to get boba tea and hang out. They had so much fun!









They all had a nice time at the dance, but all of them agreed they had way more fun beforehand! 
Love these memories for Evelyn and so thankful for good friends for her!