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Mysteries, polka dots, California Rolls, TJ Maxx, cozy blankets, rainy days and getting the first spoonful of peanut butter out of the jar make me smile. Spiders, rude people, cold fingers and toes, baby leashes, people that don't wrap their packages before going to the Post Office, poison ivy and Math (pretty much all of it) make me want to scream. My perfect day would be spent with my wonderful husband and sweet girls- watching movies in our jammies! Of course, having the movie theater to ourselves would be great, too. Please pass the popcorn and M&M's.:) I am saved by the grace of God. He is my constant companion and hears my every prayer. What a blessing! I'd love to hear from you! Lori at toosillysisters@cox.net

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Living the Dream

A friend told me years ago that I was living "the dream".
I do believe she's right.


      My family is not perfect.
    But together we are pretty amazing.
    We make each other laugh.


     My pretty close to perfect husband spoils us.
   We kind of like that.
   A lot.


   My girls still pose for pictures.
   Some like it more than others.
 

          We like each other.
   Most of the time.
   No one gets upset when they don't win.
   Unless the ball keeps popping out of the   hole.
   On Mother's Day.


              We don't mind the heat.
    Especially when we have our own personal "fanner".:)
    

   Isn't she cute?


   We have been so very, very blessed.
   God is so good.
   My whole family knows this.
   I am so thankful to know that we will spend eternity together.
 

         Even when times are difficult we know that we are there for each other.
   We all need our own cheering section.
   

   I pray that you have your own shelter in a  storm.
   I pray that you are living the dream on earth, too, and that you have the comfort of knowing what your future holds with the Lord.
   If you're not sure, I would love to talk with you about it.  Heaven wouldn't be the same without you.   (toosillysisters@cox.net)


       Enjoy your days on earth- even when they are trying.
   Laugh all you can.  
   Try to focus on the positive and I will do the same.


             Thank you, my dear family, for loving me.
    I am less than perfect and downright crabby quite often.
    I do not deserve all the happiness you give me but I LOVE it.  And I love you all more and more.

11 comments:

Sherri said...

Lori, what a lovely post! Happy Mom's Day to you my friend!!

Wendy said...

I love this. All of it. Your girls are precious! And we are so very blessed!!

(awesome, too, that you put yourself "out there" for contact with others. I admire that.)

Jerelene said...

Loved it!!! You made me cry :) You are such a special and lovely person. It is a blessing to be your friend :) Your family is so lucky and blessed to have you! Happy Mother's Day dear friend! Hugs from me to you.......
Jerelene

Tristan said...

what a beautiful post!

happy mother's day!!!!

(i am in love with katie' dress!!!)

Elise said...

Oh, Lori, this almost jerked a tear!! You, and I, are sooo blessed, and sometimes I don't take the time to be thankful, so thank you for the reminder!!
Love ya!!!
Happy Late Mother's Day!!!
Elise

Lori said...

One word ~ PERFECT! You can't take the cars, houses, material things with you when you leave this earth, but you will have something far more precious with you forever and that's your family. You are pretty lucky to have your family and they are really blessed to have you.

Lindsay-ann said...

Lori, I feel so loved by you and your whole family. Thanks for the good advice and for always being there for me. For all the happiness you receive from your family you give as much to others by just being you :) I just adore this post and yes Mandy is the cutest 'fanner' ever, love the pretty fan!
Lindsay
x

Robin Beck said...

Have I told you lately how cute you are and how much I love you? Well, you are VERY cute, and I love you VERY much! :)

amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Tops said...

Beautiful post Lori! You are very blessed.

val said...

amazing post with wonderful photos....

Fran. said...

Lori this post put another jewel on your crown!! GOD is smiling at you! I loved seeing the pictures of Mandy, she is growing up so beautifully! Such cute shoes Katie has on!! Your weather looks great. We had a good Mother's Day here too. I love playing putt-putt!! I am sending you a hug today. Love ya, XO Fran.