updates again

My husband and I just recently celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. We had a lovely evening out to dinner, just the two of us. Before we left home, our daughter took a picture of us..she did a pretty good job of it too! :) I think perhaps, suitable for framing :)

We have been busy, busy, and are on the hunt for a new homestead! Been searching and looking for just the perfect house for our family to live in. I am certain I want a nice front porch this time. I do hope we can find a house with one. I do need a front porch for sipping tea, stitching and relaxing with the long summer days ahead..don't you agree? :)
Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts that the perfect house will pop up for us and God will plant us where we need to be, and at the perfect time. I do not want to move anymore, and I want this move to be the last and final move in our lives. I want this to be our final "earth" home and I want it to "feel" like home.
I haven't truly felt settled in a very long time now. Too much moving around!
School is winding down for our daughter. I am so glad for that. She needs the summer break too. Our son has been keeping up with military training and doing extremely well..bootcamp is coming up all too soon.
I don't know if I will fare very well with him leaving the nest. How will I ever say "goodbye" to my son. Although, I really do not believe in goodbye's...only farewell's for now...
I am proud of him and want the best for him, but somehow I don't want to let go, but know I have to.
A Mom will always worry, and always have that strong love and bond, it never ends.
Oh, this is going to be one hard and emotional month ahead with so much going on.

Please, won't you think of me and keep me in your prayers, I would so appreciate it.
I need all the hugs anyone can offer, I truly do,
Thank you,
Louise

Renewal of Vows

Today was a most Blessed and Glorious day in our lives! This past April we celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Today we renewed our Vows in the Catholic Church. Our children were present with us, along with our Sister Erin. It was a beautiful ceremony with Bishop Estevez presiding over the mass. We received a certificate honoring this milestone for keeping!
God has truly blessed us with 25 wonderful years of Love and Friendship.
Looking forward to the next 25!

The Weekend Happenings and WIP

We had the most fantastic Easter/Anniversary weekend celebration!
We grilled out back and the weather was absolutely perfect. Family surprised us with a gorgeous anniversary cake. They had the cake made special to order..just like our engagement cake from many years ago! We were so surprised!

I have been working on a stitchery for our anniversary, but I have not gotten very far along on this project. My life has been so busy lately!
Hope to put a few more stitches in it today.

I am glad to be off from work today with my kids and enjoying every minute of it. My son treated me to lunch at a local restaurant.
I will be studying all this week for my upcoming exam I will be taking.
My DMIL surprised me with the cutest birthday present for my upcoming birthday.
She knows I love turtles and ladybugs..
Look what she found!!

24 years

I can't believe how fast the years have gone by.
Today is a day we celebrate our anniversary, our union as husband and wife.
Although we were very young when we married, we were so in love!
We have been through a lot together over these years, and with each event our love has grown stronger. We have been blessed with two beautiful children, a son and daughter.
I love you Patrick, I always will....