A Life Lost Too Soon

I'm sure I'll post about this tragic event a few times over the coming days.  Probably even months from now.  I am still in shock.  This just doesn't seem real.  It's like a dream.

My family lost a piece of the puzzle last Wednesday night.  My sister-in-law was taken to heaven sooner than anyone had hoped.  Please say a prayer for my brother and his two small boys.  Thank you to those who already have. I can't believe how many people have come together and shared so much love over such a tragic event.  Our family is truly blessed.

 

Boys 'Round Here-- Our Tribute to Blake Shelton

Summer is not complete without a trip to Lake Powell in this house.  This year we were blessed enough to go three times.  A trip to Powell without music is a trip wasted.  And you can always count on Uncle Chris to have the tunes going from the moment the boat touches the water until the time we take it off.  We listened to a lot of Blake Shelton this Summer and I'm not even mad about it.  In fact Tony and I have been trying to figure out ways to get him to hang out with us if we ever take a trip to Oklahoma.  I don't see that trip happening but just in case... the dude is a badass.  Here's our family home music video we made to our favorite song this summer.  So many great memories from this trip.. and I may or may not have Tweeted this to Blake himself asking him to join us on the pontoon at Powell next year.. hoping for a re-tweet!  Fingers crossed! 

Text Message Conversations With My Mom

Having text message conversations with my mom is a weekly thing.  Either she or I are both busy and on different schedules so it works for us.  Had to share this recent conversation from my birthday yesterday.  Gave me the warm fuzzies..