Homecoming 2009...

Homecoming is a fun filled week for the kids...They even had a short week of school with no classes on Monday because of a teachers in service.

So here is Malissa all dressed up for "MiSs MaTcH DaY! The High School how ever had "Nerd Day" Sohere are my boys...They crack me up...
Zach's hair looks like his dad's used to the day we got married...

They also had costume day and yes I sent my kid to school dressed as a COW!

Malissa all dressed up as a "Wolverine" Our school's theme.

Homecoming Night October 2, 2009.

Malissa and her best-est friend Maycee all decked out for the Homecoming halftime routine. They danced to the song "I got a Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas. This happened to be one of the COLDEST nights. But we all survived.

Maycee, Daneille and Malissa

My lil boy is all grown up...He is mighty handsome if I do say so myself!His date...So pretty...

The kids all get together and get ready at a friends Grandparents house to save on time. So here is the group picture of those kiddos.R.J and his Mom (me)

Malissa...Volley Ball...

This year is Malissa's first year of Volleyball. So for six Saturday's in a row off we go EARLY in the morning headed to towns any where from 30-60 minutes away. But what else do I have to do? Clean my house?

Malissa serving...This day their team won the first game 2-1 but lost the second 1-2.
Malissa number 15 with her teammates and coach! Brave gal she is...

Are you ready? Bump ~ Set ~ SPIKE!!

R.J...Cross Country...

This year R.J decided to go out for cross counrty. His team is currently ranked 9th in the state. His team has really great chance of going to STATE. I am so proud of him and his team!

I"ll keep ya posted on the "Going to State" thing...

Zachary's 14th Birthday...Football...

It was official...on September 23rd at 11:15pm my lil boy turned 14 and now has a driving permit. Grandma Karla made Zach his birthday cake. I love it...and Zach loves playing FOOTBALL! So here is a couple shots of one of his five games he has this season. Zach plays tailback and is number 43...but if you look closely his arm says 24. What's up with that?

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?All hot and sweaty...needing some water. This is Zach's birthday present...he however got it last May so he could ride it all summer long.

The End of Summer...

The bird (pelican) were absolutley beautiful on Saturday morning...There were soooo many of them. I'm afraid they are migrating south for the winter tho. :(So with the end of summer the dock must come out...another sad moment. :(

Then we piled them up and brought them home to be powered washed. Next year this time we won't have to do this. :)

Garage Floor and Floor Joist...

Pea gravel pile...for fill I guess...
Randy's mom helping us out...they had to bring more gravel in the level out and so it had to be flooded a coupe of times for the gravel to settle and we couldn't make it over there so...
Mom to the RESCUE!!

The basement egress window...This is will be R.J's room.

The basement floor is completely poured and the floor joist are going on.

This is looking into the entryway.

My Mom...Missing you everyday!

My Mom...

I Learned From You
I learned about love from you,your caring ways.
I learned about joy from you
In fun-filled yesterdays.
From you I learned forgiving
Of faults both big and small.
I learned what I know about living
From you, as you gave life your all.
The example you set is still with me
I'd never want any other.
I'm thankful for all that you taught me,
And I'm blessed to call you "Mother."
By Joanna Fuchs

Mom's Hands
© REENA SHARMA revised by me...Linda
To the strongest woman I will ever know.

At first glance Mom's hands may seem meek and her grip could be weak.

But these hands are a reflection of the woman inside,

Who was still strong with so much love and pride.

Opening a jar could sometimes be a task,

but she'd do what she could if we'd only ask.

Don't let that mislead you for you must understand.

It's not what they can't do, but rather what they can.

These hands had the strength to raise a family right,

to wipe away our tears and hold us real tight.

Moms hand came together each day in prayer,

and whenever we'd need them, they're always right there.

So if these hands don't appear all that tough,

Remember they're full of tenderness and love and for us that's enough.

Mom's BEAUTIFUL garden...

God is near~ I love and miss you every day.

Elsie Rosella Kacmarynski

April 13, 1932 ~ September 19, 2006