We had an awesome Memorial Day weekend. My husband had to work Saturday but was off Sunday (as he always is) and he was off Monday too of course. I love when he has days off and we can spend that extra time as a family. Saturday we had a small birthday party for my daughter who will be turning 5 on Thursday Its was a lot of fun and she was so so happy and of course when my babies are happy Mommy is happy too.
Then Sunday we hung around the house for the most part and its was fun. The girls played and we had more family time and it was so relaxing and much needed. Monday we didn't do much in the line of really going anywhere accept to dinner and target just to look around and get out for bit. Again another great day as a family and even more relaxing time.
I really enjoy spending time with my family and every minute of it is so special and important to me. Its doesn't matter if we have busy schedule of things to do or if its low key and relaxed, as long as we are together I am happy.
When we went out to dinner Monday night they staff sang happy birthday to my daughter and brought her and her sister ice cream.. The look on her face was priceless as they came to sing to her. They started clapping from across the room and my girls both know that when we are out some place to eat and people start clapping its because they are going to sing happy birthday. Little did my daughter know that this time is was for her. It was so sweet to see the look on her face and how happy she was that this time is was about her and something special for her. Love it!
Hope everyone else had a fun enjoyable safe weekend too.
Blessings,
Nikki Ford
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Birthday's
Tomorrow Mary 22nd will be my 27th birthday. I know sometimes the older we get it seem like "oh it's just another day" but for me its such a blessing and so much more than just another day.
Some know my story and some don't but when I was born I was born with severe hydrocephalus and chiari malformation 2 and according to the doctors I was no suppose to live and if by some slim chance I did they said I would be a vegetable and never walk, talk or have any real quality of life, but I'm excited to say that they were wrong and the God I serve had much bigger plans than any they tried to sell us.
I have had some challenges a long the way but I can do most things that anyone else can do. I have two beautiful little girls and the love of my life and I have been married for 7 years. So I'm sure maybe now you can see why its so much more than just another day. It's a blessing and privilege to still be here to celebrate with my family. It's not about presents or getting birthday cash or any to of that (although it is a nice appreciated bonus blessing) but even without those things its just amazing to have beaten the odds that were stacked against me from day one. Thank you God for you saw something much greater in me than just a baby with imperfections that shouldn't have lived. You are good!
Also at the end of the month one of the beautiful blessings God granted me will be celebrating her 5th birthday. I can't believe it. It seems like only yesterday she was born and now she is growing up to be smart, beautiful, talented fun loving girl that I am so blessed to call my daughter. Her as well as her sister brings so much joy and happiness into my life. One of the only things I ever wanted to be in life was a Mother (the other being a wife) and god granted me both of those and I am so thankful for that. I can't believe after summer break my "baby" will enter into kindergarten and will be out in the crazy big world just like her sister did just last year.
I'm telling you time sure flies and it seems like in the blink of an eye they are growing up and changing and learning new things and different adventures and it just amazes me.
God is so good to me and just be here another year with my family and friends and knowing that God had and has plans for my life is such a wonderful feeling.
Aside from God no one in this world loves you more than your Mother does or will do for you the way they do. That's not to say no one else loves or cares bout you because you because I'm sure lots of people do but its a totally different bond and love than with any other.
I know this because I have a Mother and I am one. Not to mention Jesus paid the ultimate price in love for me and for you.
Thank you God for your love, your grace, your mercy, your forgiveness and so much more.
Some know my story and some don't but when I was born I was born with severe hydrocephalus and chiari malformation 2 and according to the doctors I was no suppose to live and if by some slim chance I did they said I would be a vegetable and never walk, talk or have any real quality of life, but I'm excited to say that they were wrong and the God I serve had much bigger plans than any they tried to sell us.
I have had some challenges a long the way but I can do most things that anyone else can do. I have two beautiful little girls and the love of my life and I have been married for 7 years. So I'm sure maybe now you can see why its so much more than just another day. It's a blessing and privilege to still be here to celebrate with my family. It's not about presents or getting birthday cash or any to of that (although it is a nice appreciated bonus blessing) but even without those things its just amazing to have beaten the odds that were stacked against me from day one. Thank you God for you saw something much greater in me than just a baby with imperfections that shouldn't have lived. You are good!
Also at the end of the month one of the beautiful blessings God granted me will be celebrating her 5th birthday. I can't believe it. It seems like only yesterday she was born and now she is growing up to be smart, beautiful, talented fun loving girl that I am so blessed to call my daughter. Her as well as her sister brings so much joy and happiness into my life. One of the only things I ever wanted to be in life was a Mother (the other being a wife) and god granted me both of those and I am so thankful for that. I can't believe after summer break my "baby" will enter into kindergarten and will be out in the crazy big world just like her sister did just last year.
I'm telling you time sure flies and it seems like in the blink of an eye they are growing up and changing and learning new things and different adventures and it just amazes me.
God is so good to me and just be here another year with my family and friends and knowing that God had and has plans for my life is such a wonderful feeling.
Aside from God no one in this world loves you more than your Mother does or will do for you the way they do. That's not to say no one else loves or cares bout you because you because I'm sure lots of people do but its a totally different bond and love than with any other.
I know this because I have a Mother and I am one. Not to mention Jesus paid the ultimate price in love for me and for you.
Thank you God for your love, your grace, your mercy, your forgiveness and so much more.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Saturday With Loves
It's Saturday May 18, 2013. I am home with the two littlest loves of my life while hubby is working. I really enjoy being home with. I enjoy watching them grow and play together and I enjoy spending time with them watching movies and playing.
They are both so smart. As you may or may not know my oldest Laci is in kindergarten this year and its amazing to see how much she has grown and has learned over the past year and even beyond that. She is such a smart, bright and loving girl.
Her sister Kailee will be going into kindergarten next year and she is so smart, bright and loving too. It amazes me with her how much she has grown and has learned even before heading into school. I try to work with her on her reading and she loves ABC Mouse too and learns a lot from that program.
Both girls love to learn new things and I am just one proud Mama and could not ask for better children and thank God for them.
Not sure what the plans are for the day since hubby wont even get of work until 3PM but I am hoping we can find something fun to do because being stuck at home looking at the same walls doing the same thing day after day just gets old and I need something new lol
How many of you could agree with that?
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I can't complain to much because there is someone out there who also has it harder than I do and I am very blessed. I guess we all need a little venting every no and again though, right?
As I'm sitting here writing this I am watching my girls imaginations come to life as they pretend to be different animals and build forts to play house. I've heard it said that boys are more active and girls are just reserved and quiet for the most part. Well my girls are pretty shy until they get to know you but once they know you all bets are off then. Plus when it's just the two of them they play so well together and its just amazing to see the love they share for one another. I love it!
Guess I'll go be the good wife for now and do my hubby's work laundry lol
They are both so smart. As you may or may not know my oldest Laci is in kindergarten this year and its amazing to see how much she has grown and has learned over the past year and even beyond that. She is such a smart, bright and loving girl.
Her sister Kailee will be going into kindergarten next year and she is so smart, bright and loving too. It amazes me with her how much she has grown and has learned even before heading into school. I try to work with her on her reading and she loves ABC Mouse too and learns a lot from that program.
Both girls love to learn new things and I am just one proud Mama and could not ask for better children and thank God for them.
Not sure what the plans are for the day since hubby wont even get of work until 3PM but I am hoping we can find something fun to do because being stuck at home looking at the same walls doing the same thing day after day just gets old and I need something new lol
How many of you could agree with that?
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I can't complain to much because there is someone out there who also has it harder than I do and I am very blessed. I guess we all need a little venting every no and again though, right?
As I'm sitting here writing this I am watching my girls imaginations come to life as they pretend to be different animals and build forts to play house. I've heard it said that boys are more active and girls are just reserved and quiet for the most part. Well my girls are pretty shy until they get to know you but once they know you all bets are off then. Plus when it's just the two of them they play so well together and its just amazing to see the love they share for one another. I love it!
Guess I'll go be the good wife for now and do my hubby's work laundry lol
Thursday, May 16, 2013
I'm Back
Hello Everyone,
I know it's been quite a while since I posted but my computer decided to crash on me and I didn't really have access to anything that would allow me to really post until here recently so here I am once again.
Since the last time I posted its not coming up on the close of the school year (Laci's first year of school) and after the summer break is over she will be a 1st grader and her sister Kailee will be a kindergartner. I can't believe it. I truly seems like only yesterday they were babies and not they are going out into the big world. sigh
Also since I last posted decided to venture out again to find something better suited for our family as far as me getting to work from home and I finally found it. I am now a proud independent Mary Kay consultant and I absolutely love it. It gives me the freedom and flexibility that I need to be able to work around my family and their needs. It also provides me with the opportunity to help other woman feel empowered and beautiful which I love. The company is built on the foundation of God first, family second and career third which was another win win for me because that is important to me
We are also looking to move which I'm excited about but the packing and unpacking and all that comes along with it is not exciting at all to me. I was hoping that hubby would agree to moving back to FL but that doesn't appear to be in the cards for us right now so looks like we will be staying around this area... Oh joy.. haha
All and all I can't complain though because I have wonderful, beautiful children, a wonderful husband and of course God.
I hope that we at least get to take a vacation to FL this summer though because Mom just moved there again and we sure miss her and it would be a fun experience for the girls since they have never been.
So what has everyone else been up too? What are your plans for the summer?
I know it's been quite a while since I posted but my computer decided to crash on me and I didn't really have access to anything that would allow me to really post until here recently so here I am once again.
Since the last time I posted its not coming up on the close of the school year (Laci's first year of school) and after the summer break is over she will be a 1st grader and her sister Kailee will be a kindergartner. I can't believe it. I truly seems like only yesterday they were babies and not they are going out into the big world. sigh
Also since I last posted decided to venture out again to find something better suited for our family as far as me getting to work from home and I finally found it. I am now a proud independent Mary Kay consultant and I absolutely love it. It gives me the freedom and flexibility that I need to be able to work around my family and their needs. It also provides me with the opportunity to help other woman feel empowered and beautiful which I love. The company is built on the foundation of God first, family second and career third which was another win win for me because that is important to me
We are also looking to move which I'm excited about but the packing and unpacking and all that comes along with it is not exciting at all to me. I was hoping that hubby would agree to moving back to FL but that doesn't appear to be in the cards for us right now so looks like we will be staying around this area... Oh joy.. haha
All and all I can't complain though because I have wonderful, beautiful children, a wonderful husband and of course God.
I hope that we at least get to take a vacation to FL this summer though because Mom just moved there again and we sure miss her and it would be a fun experience for the girls since they have never been.
So what has everyone else been up too? What are your plans for the summer?
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