GOLDEN CHILD

This man was once my little baby boy. Before he came along I did not have any really have any plans or goals for my life ~ I pictured myself on the back of the motorcycle, traveling the countryside and basically having a good time (not sure where I would get the money or the guy to do this) but no children were in my future plans.. well plans or lack of plans change mostly due to the choices we make. Levi was the greatest thing to ever happen to me and I mean that with all my heart. He grounded me, made me change my mind about children and family and love. He made my heart grow so I could love my other 3 children just as much. He was the sweetest baby, never cried, was happy and loved having his aunts and grandparents around for the first few years of his life to help raise him with me what a joy! He had the nickname of golden child and prince charming because in the aunties eyes he could do no wrong :) He is handsome, funny, loyal, committed, clever, intelligent, great with people and the list could go on and on. I am proud of the hard work he has done with his job and the way he has basically lived his life, he is not perfect and i think anyone who reads this blog knows that levi has upset me with some of his choices at times :). I can not believe he is 21 and plans on getting married! I am not upset with this choice, I am dealing with it, it is hard as a mom to see them move on from you, but I am proud of Levis choice to commit to Lauren at a time when that is not the popular choice to make. Mark and I raised him to be a committed person, who looks at marraige as the next step in a loving relationship. I have faith that he has made the right choice for him and that he will be suprised and delighted by what is in store for him. I know that my life would not be even close to happy with out this amazing kid in my life!

congratulations to my son who i love with all my heart, and please all of you out there help me celebrate this time in his life with him, i need the help ;) I am sad to see my children growing up but happy they are making positive choices. And I hope that someday, he has a little person in his life who will change his life in the most amazing way, the way he did for me!

bagels

i like trying baking new things

i really like sucess :) they are good and got nice reviews from all who tasted

ethan, isaiah, scout, hunter, elijah, tammy, robin to be continued... as we made 72 bagels

white, white/whole wheat, cinnamon chip, and parmesan cheese

first day of school 2009

another first day of school... sadness everyone is gone from the house by 6:45

a side note after the first 2 weeks i decided i would drive the kids to school

the bus ride was long and very crowded and i figured 15 more minutes with them was worth the little extra gas and sleep i would have if i did not drive them and i am heading out anyway for delivery to pineland . i am sure that when isaiah or ethan gets their license i will not have that anymore but for now i have really enjoyed bringing them to school.