Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas

Four years ago we lost a very special person at Christmas time and buried him on New Years Eve Day. For some, Christmas is a joyous occasion, and for others, it's the memory of a love one who's passed! I don't think he'd like us to sit around and mope, or to feel sorry for ourselves.To me, and to the rest of the family, Christmas is a time to gather with family and celebrate life to the fullest! It's a time to remember that Christ was born on Christmas day! I'd like to think that Paw-paw(as the kids called him) is in a better place, or what some of us would like to call our Heaven. He liked nothing more than to gather with family, cook Cajun meals, and to drink lots of homemade wine. Now, I'm in charge of drinking the wine Papaw, but I don't know how much of a great cook I am compared to you! So, when you gather with family and friends for Christmas, or if you are alone, don't forget to look around you and take a little bit of everything in. Remember to take in all of the wonderful smell of the food, the Christmas tree, the burning of a fire or candles, the scent of perfume or cologne, the sound of some one's laugh, the feeling of some one's hug, or the just presence of someone sitting in the room. Cherish the moments with loved ones, not only for the holidays, but in everyday life! Life is a gift! Merry Christmas papaw , and I hope your heaven is filled with lots of Cajun food and homemade wine...........I know mine is!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Paint your face and the world too!

Paint yourself with bright colorful shades of pink, purple, blue, yellow, gold, and red, and as you travel throughout life, don't forget to paint the world with a little bit of you! Add a little touch of yourself here and there, so the world will remember you've once conquered that
very spot and that very moment! Don't forget to touch up those colors every now and then and brighten those shades on your canvas! Believe in yourself and who you are and you will accomplish so much my little one!


Sunday, December 6, 2009

Butterfly kisses

You are never too young or too old for butterfly kisses! Embrace the moment, keep it real, keep it fun, and life will never cease to amaze you!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

The excitement of Christmas around the corner, the buzz about the possibility of snow in Louisiana, Christmas lights, the smell of bonfires, the smell of a roux and yummy gumbo's in the making, and a nice sip of "hot chocolate" really adds to the holiday cheer! There is nothing better than snuggling with my little one's when the weather is cold and rainy! Their little eyes become big eyes filled with excitement as we tell them stories about Santa Clause and his soon-to-be trip heading from the North Pole all the way to South Louisiana! The house turns from ordinary to magical as Christmas draws near, and my little ones add on to the Christmas Cheer! But, in all of this holiday madness and cheer, we have to stop, sit back and remember that Christ was born on this day and remind ourselves and the little ones why we are really celebrating! Oh, and don't forget to give a little thanks for our warm houses, blankets, heaters, food on the table, loves ones to snuggle with..............and last but not least, the love that fills the air! Happy Holidays guys! Don't forget to pay forward a little Christmas cheer by giving to others from your heart to theirs!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving

Ahhh, the day to give thanks, fill our stomachs with so much food and sweets, drink lots of alcohol, and enjoy time with family! So, why do we wait for this big day of the year to gather around a table and stuff our face with dishes that are our favorites? Why do we wait so long to gather with the ones that we love? Yes, it is a day to give thanks, but we should be giving thanks on a daily basis and remind the person next to us that he or she means the world to us! I know that God has blessed me with a wonderful husband, children, pets, friends, and family, and everyday I thank him in my very own way! Enjoy your day of Thanksgiving guys, but remember to give back in life a little because some out there don't have the luxuries we have on a daily basis! Thanks God for your many blessings!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Well,
Today is Veteran's day and it is a day to never forget! Just remember kids that their are so many that have fought for our freedom and continue to fight for what they believe in! When you see the colors red white and blue, you should think of our flag, and behind our flag stands some ones dad, brother, sister, brother-n-law, sister-n-law, mom etc.......These are the people that have made our lives complete, given us that safety blanket, given us our freedom. Freedom is just another word to you right now! You don't know what freedom is guys until it is taken away! Next time you see someone in uniform be proud of them! Next time you are at a cemetery, remember that a loved one is buried there! Next time you curse at the T.V. about a war that is going on, remember that it is some ones belief to be there! Next time the national anthem is being sung at a football game, have respect and be quiet for a minute and just listen! Remember to raise your flag as high as you can and wave it proudly because you are an American...............Be proud of our Veterans guys!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

This Little Girl of Mine!

She's that happy little girl with a pink painted face! She has so much on her mind and can't stay in one place! She's laughter and joy, and everything we want to be! She's princess for a day, then the muddy little kid that must stay out and play! Energy she has , and wheels on her feet! She is fast as lightening and has a marathon to complete! She is Adyson Claire and what else can I say..................AWE........................."This Girl Of Mine!"


Wednesday, October 28, 2009

PEOPLE

Slow people make the traffic jam, fast people make life zoom by, fun people make a party worth while, loving people leave an imprint on your heart, mean people slice your heart into pieces, kind people help to put a smile back on your face, ugly people have to look in the mirror every day, pretty people just love to look in the mirror, happy people sometimes aren't really happy, sad people just forgot how to be happy, intelligent people are always looking for the answers to questions, dumb people just sit back and relax, crazy people have others thinking that they are sane when it's really not the case, morbid people just understand death a little better than us, religious people think they have found God, Nasty people only get a little nastier, helpless people sometimes need help, but usually need to help themselves first, sick people need a helping hand always! Look at yourself in the mirror.......what kind of person are you? Does it really matter? People just make the world a better place!

Monday, October 26, 2009

TIME

Where has all of the time gone? I look around and see that the little ones are all growing so fast and so are their strong personalities! I remember when 30 seemed old to me, but now 40 seems young! Don't blink is right! Time is flying by faster than we know it! Be true to yourself and make life worth it! Is there something that you keep putting back on the bookshelf and it keeps collecting dust? Is there something that you really want to do? Is there someone that you really want to see? Is there someone that you really want to say goodbye to? Remember, life is flying by faster than we know it! Do what you need to do today and don't put if off until tomorrow! Tomorrow's grounds maybe too uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling in mid-flight! Where has all of the time gone? We'll never know, but it won't slow down.................

Monday, October 19, 2009

The Shoe-less Child

Monday night is the usual religion night for little Ethan! Tonight we lost track of time, so Andre and Ethan ran out the door and hopped in the jeep so Ethan could go to class! Tonight was no special night until I was greeted in the parent pick up line by his religion teacher ! Kelly said, "tell momma what she did"? Then kelly proceeded to tell me that Ethan came to class without shoes, and he's the first kid to do that in the history of religion! I drove home breathless only because I couldn't stop laughing, then laughed harder when Ethan said he didn't know he didn't have shoes on until his feet hit the cold floor of the building! What's even more funny is that We had an Uncle Joe who would tease me and my sister for fighting over shoes, so when our first sons were born, he bought them each a pair of shoes so they would not fight. As news spread throughout Vacherie, Uncle Joe and Aunt clara would have ventured out to buy my little man a pair of shoes and would have loved to tease me about this one! Still and all, I think Jesus probably  loves my little man much more b/c he was on a mission to go to religion with or without shoes! 

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Family Tradition

Here in the south in our little small community of  Vacherie(where everyone knows every little thing about you and more) we have so many family traditions! The holidays are right around the corner! First comes halloween and  there is nothing better than our halloween block party! Next comes Thanksgiving and the entire family comes to my house! We deep fry turkey and everyone brings their favorite dish! Oh, lets not forget about the beer and wine  and Mrs. Clause( yes for thanksgiving)!!! Next comes Christmas time! Parties Parties Parties! We have so much to look forward to........Bonfires, gumbos, baked everything, jambalaya, my cousins christmas eve party with bonfire, Christmas day at one of our houses! Next comes New Years! For us, New years isn't dressing up and going out to big  parties, It's hanging out at a family member's house and ringing in the new year with lots of food, alcohol, and you guessed it, another bonfire! What's your family tradition? Please tell me you do have one!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Funny Things in LIfe!

A friend just reminded me that I have been too Deep and was wondering where  the humorous Sandy is ! Well, I'm in here somewhere! Strange but true, these little weird things that I write just pop into my mind and I have to write it somewhere! On the funny side...Have you looked into the mirror lately? Well, I have looked into the mirror and I'm not seeing that savvy little chick that I used to be! I see someone with wrinkles, sagging boobs, a saggy ass, and a stomach that has held three kicking babies! My pipes are a little rusty also, but I'm not going there! I'd have to have a couple of glasses of wine or beer to talk about all of those pipes! Lets just say that I keep the toilet paper very near and dear to my heart and ass! Aleve is also a BFF of mine for all of the little aches and pains that I have encountered! Who said that women grow old gracefully? Yes, we can grow old gracefully with lots of plastic surgery, but I'm a nurse and I don't trust those crazy docs out there! So, cheers to growing old, cheers to toilet paper, cheers to aleve, and cheers to my dear friends who love me in spite of all my sags and weaknesses in life! 
I worked at a cancer center for 3 years. It was there that I made friends of all ages, it was there that I said goodbye to so many important people. When I say important, I don't mean someone with lots of money, I don't mean a VP of a big company! When I say important, I mean someone with  a good heart, and a beautiful soul. So many people walked in that door for hope, a promise of a new tomorrow, and yet, others walked in that door not knowing that  they were so close to entering heavens door. Do I believe in heaven or hell? Well, I will say yes, because I don't think one can exist without the other. I would like to think my friends are in an important or better place than we are. Were they scared? Yes, they were scared as hell! They were more scared to leave us here, rather than being scared of the unknown. The ones that have passed, I will remember them always..........they have taught me so much about life! The ones that I just so happen to see every-now-and-then, their smile just lights up a room when we see one another. Right now I'd like to believe that I can make my life my heaven or hell. Right now I'm living in heaven....................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, October 12, 2009

ADOPTION

Some of you may not know, but my husband Andre is adopted! He did find both of his biological parents years ago! It's strange the way life constantly has a revolving door. Andre is lucky, his life has gone completely full circle. He was given up for adoption in 1975, then 25 years later he found his mom, then 28 years later he found his dad! I still wonder what brought us all together? Was it their pre-destiny? Was it all in the cards? No matter what the reasons are we now have a very big extended family! Andre has allot more parents, he has 4 brothers, and 3 sisters, a brand new set of grandparents also! Life has given us so much in the last couple of years! There has been so much joy and only few sorrows! Thanks God, you have been good! 

Friday, October 9, 2009

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow up?

Sometimes we have to wonder , what are we doing here, where are we going, what am I supposed to be doing? Do you ever wonder if there is something you should be doing more of? Do you ever wonder what is your purpose in life? I have been a nurse for 14 years and have learned allot in life, told many people goodbye, helped families say goodbye, helped some have hope, listened to secrets, and also have seen new life! I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up! I've been told that I'm a good nurse, but none of that matters to me. I'm doing what I should be doing right now! I'm being a mom to my kids, and hopefully a good mom! Some of us never find that perfect job, or is there really a perfect job? Right now, my job is to be a mom, the cleaner, the cooker, the carpool chick, and the wife! Right now, I'm still growing up and wondering what I'm going to be when I grow up! WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? ARE YOU ALL GROWN UP YET? THINK ABOUT IT!

"The Finer Things In Life"!!!!!

The air conditioner, running water, electricity, food on the table, milk in the fridge, heat in the winter, a nice warm blanket, a nice warm bath! These are some of the finer things in life, yes, I said it......"the finer things in life"! Too often we take these every day things for granted until you run across a family or a child that really doesn't get a hot meal everyday, who doesn't get to take a warm bath, who doesn't have a heater or a warm blanket in the winter. That same child doesn't know what it's like to have both a mom and a dad! That same child Doesn't know what it's like to hear the words "I love you", or get tucked in at night! We are living in the same world as that family or child! Don't forget to tell your child that you love him or her! Oh, and instead of complaining about the electric or water bill..........remember that your child has the luxury of water, air conditioner, the heater, and thank God that you have the money to pay "for the finer things in life"! God Bless!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

ADDICTION

What is your addiction? Is is the sweet taste of ice cream that melts in your mouth, is it the bitter sweet of chocolate, the fizz of champagne, the after taste of a cigarette, is it a loved one, or a wanna-be-loved one? No matter what the addiction is, we all have them! We all struggle to stay away from those addictions if we think it is wrong! We all think about those addictions on a daily basis! What's your addiction ? I must say, my addiction is food! Pizza would have to be on the top of that list! There is nothing better than a thin-crust slice of pizza with extra mozzarella, provolone, feta cheese, with pepperoni, canadian bacon, pancettia, black olive, red onions, and banana peppers! Just saying all of those toppings makes me want to go out and order pizza! Don't worry about your addiction if it is not life threatening! Worry about not getting that slice of pizza! 

Monday, October 5, 2009

Louisiana October

Fresh new air, cool weather, hunting season, jambalaya and gumbo time, the excitement of football season begins, Oh and lets not forget about halloween! It's time to find that perfect costume so you can be who you want to be on the best night of the month! It's time to stuff yourself with lots of good food and candy and spook your friends! Have fun!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Don't Forget To Find Yourself Again!

Time fly's while we're having fun! Before you know it, you'll look in the mirror and see that you are "all grown up"! Well, at least you think you are all grown up! We often are so involved with our fast -paced lives that we don't stop to think "who have I become, where am I going, what am I doing, where have I been?" We often loose our self with raising children, working, running a household, etc.......... Stop  for a moment, think about who you are right now at this moment!!!!!!! Do you like who you are? Do you like where you are going? Do you like who you've become? Slow down guys..........we only have life to enjoy once! Don't forget to find yourself again and have fun! 

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Friends

     People come and go, into and out of our lives , some of them leaving a lasting impression, others we just glimpse at.  Some stay forever in our hearts, painted in our minds, and  others just seem to linger in our souls. Our friends may leave us, but true friends stay in these special places......the heart, the mind, the soul! Stay young in the mind my friends, stay free in the soul, paint your way through life! You all will always be my special friends......you know who you are!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The cake

Think to yourself that life is like a cake.......sweet, full of layers, ready to be cut, eaten , enjoyed, craved, etc......
Eat your cake little by little, don't be a pig, let yourself taste every sweet part about it! If the cake gets bitter, make a new one, change the icing, change the filling and enjoy it with different friends or people! Oh, and don't forget to share your cake with the people you love! Invite them over, cut them a big piece with lots of icing! Make sure your friends keep coming back for more!

JUST MAKE LIFE THE CAKE WITH LOTS OF SWEET ICING! DON'T FORGET!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Don't forget to tell those you love:


I love you! 

Perfect

What is that word? PERFECT????? Why do we stress to be that word so darn much? Well, to me perfect is what God created in each and every one of us! The perfect part about us is that he created us in our very own unique way! The crooked smile that you have Ethan is still so perfect to me, The struggles you have in school Gage are still so perfect to me, That stong-minded-stubborness Ady is still so perfect to me! Perfection doesn't come from wanting what the other person has or has done! Perfection comes from within and accepting who we are, where we're going, and what we are going to do with what God has given us! Thank you God for making us perfect in our own little way! 

The puzzle!

There are so many pieces of the puzzle! It's our job to put those pieces together, make it fit just perfectly, make it shine, and look pretty! When the pieces fall apart, it's our job to find those pieces, mend them, and put them all back together so the entire picture can be laid out right in front of us! We can try and glue it, keep it all in one place, but what good would that do? How fun would that be? Gosh, life has so many pieces of that big giant puzzle! I want my puzzle scattered all over the place! I want my kids to enjoy every little piece of it! I want them to have big challenges, big dreams, little dreams, tiny pieces, shiny pieces, dull pieces! Life...........the puzzle keeps are challenging us every day! Enjoy life kids! I love you!

The little memories and then the bigger ones!

I'ts the little memories that linger in my head! The little steps, the small smiles, the little laughs, the small cuts, the hurt feelings, the little joys, the  little taste of something special, the little kiss, ................oh, such the joys of motherhood! The little things that are all bottled up into one that creates the whole picture! My little ones are growing , and with growth comes the bigger ones! 

Saturday, September 5, 2009

PIZZA

Nothing like a big slice of pizza! Open really big, take a bite, let it all sink in.....the cheese, the sauce, it just all melts in your mouth............mmmmmmmmhhhhhhhh!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Friends

Friends come and go , into and out of our lives ! They leave a little piece of themselves in our minds and our hearts! Sometimes they take a piece of us with them too! Remember to hold them close, keep them safe, make sure they know that they are special, loved beyond life, ..........When we give to someone .....it's one of lifes greatest treasures and rewards! 

Monday, August 24, 2009

BABY BLUE

"Baby Blue" by Dave Matthews is one of my favorite songs! In life, their will be that someone who will be your "baby blue", that someone that touches your heart, soul, and mind! Keep that person close to your heart............Gage, Ethan, Adyson, .......and Andre................You guys are my "Baby Blue"! Love you lots!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

THE KIND EYES, TENDER HEART, THE ENDLESS SOUL........AND YOU ALWAYS GIVE MORE!

GOD BLESS MY LITTLE GIRL!

GOD BLESS MY LITTLE ADYSON! 

GRANNY B'S GIRL!

THE GANG IS ALL HERE

THE GANG IS ALL HERE! NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO IN LIFE....THE GANG WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART, YOUR MIND, AND YOUR SOUL! YOU'LL ALWAYS BE FRIENDS BACK IN TIME.....BACK IN 2008!

DON'T WAKE ME IF I'M DREAMING OF ANGELS ON THE MOON

SLEEP AND DREAM OF ANGELS! STAY FOREVER BEAUTIFUL, FOREVER KIND, FOREVER SWEET, AND FOREVER INNOCENT! CUDDLE IN YOUR BED, AND THERE YOU WILL FIND COMFORT, SECURITY, AND WARMTH! CUDDLE IN MY ARMS, AND THERE YOU WILL FIND LOVE................

UNCLE LEON AND ETHAN

UNCLE MOE AND ETHAN!

SANDY, ISA, AND ROS

FLY AWAY

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE THINGS, ANIMALS, AND PEOPLE THAT YOU LOVE! FEEL FREE LIKE THE BIRDS, AIM HIGH, AND FLY HIGH! LOOK AROUND YOU, THERE IS SO MUCH OUT THERE TO EXPLORE, TOUCH, TASTE, AND SMELL! IMAGINE THAT YOUR ARE FLYING OUT THERE WITH THOSE BIRDS AND REACH THE UNIMAGINABLE! 

OPAH


OPAH! 

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

What If?

What if? What if I would have taken that turn, what if I would have been in the car, what if I would have kissed him or her, what if I would have said yes, what if I would have taken that job, what if I would have said " I love you" instead, what if I would have said, "don't go", what if I would have traveled around the world, what if I would have read that book, what if I would have played sports, what if i would have loved someone else, what if..........don't find yourself asking yourself "what if" ......the pain inside of yourself will just bring you down..........!!!!! Do what your heart and mind agree on and you'll be fine!


Live in the moment, treasure your time here, be forever grateful, be forever truthful to yourself, be forever generous to others, love with your whole heart, think freely with your mind, speak the truth, take only what you need, live a simple life, breath in all of the oxygen you can get, but leave some for others, endure pain, respect others, enjoy the freedom and pray for the one's who have taken it for granted, ......just live life Gage, Ethan, and Adyson.....I love you all!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Andre, did I tell you that "I love you" today? Well, " I love you" !!!!!!!!!!!! ...and tomorrow too, and the day after, and the day after that! 
If I can't have your whole heart, I would not want it at all!!!!!!!!! Remember this later in life when you are in a relationship! These are strong words! But, also remember.........if you can't give your whole heart, the rewards will not be so great! 

Time is flying by!Oh

OH, where is the time going little ones? I just blinked my eyes and you've all grown up so fast! It wasn't so long ago that I cradled you in my arms and stayed up with you all night! We sat in the chair and listened while the others slept the night away, or we watched the same late night T.V. shows over and over with one eye closed, and the other open. The feeling of baby-soft-skin and the scent of baby lotion lingers in my mind! Oh, to be a baby again, full of innocence, and the "not knowing"! Yes, where is time going, and where is it taking all of us? Which chapter in our book are we living now? How many more pages are there? Is it safe to turn the page? Time is in God's hands.............

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Halloween

Halloween, our favorite time of the year! The time when we can be anybody we want to be just for one night! The ghost, goblins, pirates, queens, witches, and idols are out on this night! Have fun and imagine who you want to be!

Andre and Ady

Adyson Claire Folse

Monster trucks

The monster truck show! Mom, bring us to see the monster trucks! We want to see how fast and how much they can destroy! Please mommy we have to go!

Travel

Follow the tracks, the stars, the paths, the roads......follow the road less traveled ............you may reap better rewards!

She's one!

Where has the time gone? My little princess in one years old in this picture! 

check out this pose!

Yes, It's a real snake!

Ethan's 6 year old birthday party! It was a reptile party!

Brother and Sister

In this pic is Ros, Andre's sister and seated next to her is his brother Moises! Next in the pic is Andre then his cousin Johnathan!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A memory for the mind and feeling for the heart!

Moments in time, a certain smell, a certain song, the feeling of a wet kiss, a certain place, a season.............These are the things that give us flashbacks! These are the things that stir up feelings and give us flashbacks of memories that have been tucked away somewhere in our brain! The smell of popcorn may remind you of a favorite movie, a certain song may remind you of the summer of 2000, a certain season may bring back memories of a loved one! Our brain and heart are our storage places, or should I say, our gas tanks! These memories and feelings keep our bodies pumped with fuel to say......look back, but move on......life has more for you to create!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Silly Hats

Don't forget to put on your silly hat today and be another person! Forget about who you are and where you are going just for one moment! Surround yourself with good friends and family and laugh at yourself for awhile! Be a cowboy, a clown, a dancer, a queen, a disco dancer! Don't forget to be silly and wiggle around just a little bit in life! Have fun Kids!

Forest

Run forest run! Josh, you might have to wear that special little device to help you hear, but you can still feel, taste, touch, and smell! You will be the one to run and catch it if you can! You will be the one to catch that shooting star no matter where you are! Get your feet wet, taste everything life has to offer, feel the wind in your face, and smell the fresh mud beneath your feet! Life will be sweet to you b/c you have such a sweet and kind heart! Love you....Aunt sandy!

It's a January thing!

The silly side of us....it must be a january thing Jacob! You should have been your nanny's child instead! Nanny loves you silly child!

I'll love you forever!

One of my favorite books to read to you as babies is this one......I'll love you forever! Yes, I will love you forever and like you for always, as long as I'm living my babies you'll be! 

My Little Girl!

I knew before you were born that you would be a free spirit! You have such a strong will and know what you want at the little age of two! You fear nothing and thirst for so much more than life has to offer! The word  "no" is not understood in your vocabulary, but the words "i can do it" seem to be the words you live for on a daily basis! Yes Ady, you can do it, but sometime in your life you will realize that defeat comes in many different ways and forms! Keep your free spirit and your strong will, but use it wisely! 

Look beyond

Look beyond that crooked little chin that you worry so much about my little E! Look inside your heart, you have so much love inside to give!  Look out at the world with those big green eyes and see what you can give and and accomplish! The world is so big! The map is there waiting for you to conquer it! 

Monday, July 27, 2009

Are there big fish out there?

Yes, the big fish are out there! Cast that line far out there and catch that fish! Take in the scenery and bottle it up inside! Cast your net and pull it in! Dream big dreams!

Where are you going?

Where are you going little ones? Are you trying to find a treasure? Will you find that message in a bottle and all of the answers of life will be bottled up inside? Are you going to catch that shooting star? Are you just getting your feet wet to see what's in store for you? Wherever you go my little ones, my heart will always be with you! I love you!

Superman!

Superman! The nickname came about you in a funny way, but the funniest thing in the world was when Ethan asked you "daddy , are you really superman"? Yes, Ethan, your daddy is really Superman, and he will always look after you all and make sure you are safe as long as he is alive! 

Wormaides!

You once said you wanted to swim around like a wormaide(mermaid)! All you would ask about is how mermaids swim, are they real, do they have magical powers? Ethan, you can have all the magical powers in the world, you can swim as fast as your heart desires! Just believe in yourself and who you are! Love you! Keep imagining and loving yourself and life!

The pretty one!

In life we have the smart ones, the cute ones, the rare ones, the less intelligent ones, the handsome ones....i know you're a boy, but you are the pretty one!

I hope we can take love with us!

The love we have, I hope we can take it with us! Can we bottle it up and put a cap on it? Can we wrap it in a present? Can we Jar it? No, the love we have is inside within our hearts...it's that rare kind of love...the love that comes along once in a lifetime..........I hope you can find the same my little ones....choose wisely!

Granny and her babies!

This picture states a thousand words........there is nothing more than a granny with her babies!

me being me!

Sunlight

Feel the sunlight on your face and the water beneath your feet little one! Imagine what tomorrow brings as twilight is setting in! The world has so much in store for you and you have so much to give the world! Keep craving that sunlight and dream big!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Bull Ride of your life!

Life has it's many challenges and mountains to climb! Sometimes there will be obstacles that seem too overwhelming at times, but oh well, that's life! Remember to try your best and always give 100% b/c the rewards of trying are always better than the rewards of receiving or winning! Remember to accept defeat with the grace of a woman or the strength of a man! Ride that bull in life, and when it's being bull-headed, face it head on! Love you lots Gage, Ethan, and Adyson!

Life is like a Taco!

Sometimes life is at it's best when you have so many things piled up at one time! There's the taco shell that "keeps everything in place", the tomatoes that are so tangy and full of "all that jazz", the lettuce that "keeps us cool inside", the cheese that" helps us stick together", and the sour cream which "reminds us of the good things in life"! Don't forget to eat your taco with everything piled high on it! 

childhood

Ahh, Hot summer days, mud pies, barbie bikes, picking black berries, talking to my dog, swimming, camping, dolls, barbie dolls, playing with homemade boats in the ditch after a rain, playing in the rain, slipping-n-sliding in mud puddles, singing the Grease soundtrack and acting out every part! Memories of childhood linger in my mind, and some I have to be reminded of as I get older. Childhood helps to mold us into who we become! Let your children play, imagine, get dirty, play in the rain, ride a bike as fast as they can, and don't forget to keep them safe! You're only a child once, so let it be good memories!

Vacation

The excitement, the hustle and bustle of packing, the thought of "I can't wait to get there", the kids in the back seat saying "are we there yet?", the time to relax and be at peace from the rest of the fast-paced world! Nothing is like going on vacation with your family and visiting exciting, new, and sometimes old and familiar places! I have such good memories of florida, jamaica, California, Chicago, Alabama, Mississippi, Peru etc......
Don't forget to travel kids! Travel as much as you can and enjoy life, and if you can't afford to travel when you are older, travel in your minds, read about it, and make your surroundings a never-ending-vacation spot! Love You!

Saturday, July 18, 2009

MY Little Fat Girl!

Fat cheeks, fat little legs and arms......makes me wanna pinch you! I don't remember you being so chunky! Rest peacfully my little queen!

Priceless!


When I look at this picture the only thought that comes to my mind is "Priceless"....Look at the glow in their eyes! Happiness comes finally after filling that missing hallow space in your heart! Andre looks so much like his dad.....who would have known that there was someone just like you living half way around the world! You guys look breathtaking together! The puzzle is complete!

The Special One

Any man can be a father, but It takes a special man to be a dad! Thanks Andre for being that special dad! They both know that they are loved!

Let The Rhythm Move You!

Like I have said before, let the rhythm move you and don't forget to dance! I'm usually the first one out on the dance floor ready to buggy! I'm not gonna be that 70 or 80 year old woman wishing I could have danced when I was younger! I'm gonna tell stories to my grandchildren(if God permits) about how I danced and loved to dance when I was younger! Don't forget to laugh with others while you dance and laugh at yourself! Have fun, enjoy life, and smother the ones around you with lots of love.....giving love is so much more rewarding than receiving love!

Saturday!

Saturdays! Oh, how I enjoy Saturday....the day to sleep late and cuddle, the day to be lazy and drag butt! Nothing like a big cup of coffee or two on a Saturday morning just like my grandma used to make for me! My coffee is a sugar rush....2 spoons of sugar and lots of evaporated milk...PET brand of course! There is nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass on a saturday morning or the sound of the rain falling outside that gives it more of a sense of.........relaxation! The smell of fried beignets really adds a touch of "New Orleans" to my house.....oh how I love those beignets! Later we'll fry some fish and swim in the pool with the kids! Enjoy your Saturday, make it your day, the day for you to relax and enjoy what you love doing! 

Friday, July 17, 2009

Yes, It's A Girl!

Adyson Claire Folse 
23inchesThe first baby girl born in our family! Do you think she will be spoiled?????



It's All About The Ride!

Life is all about the ride! Sometimes it's not how you get there, but how fast you get there! 

There's No Place Like Home

We haven't seen you in a while ..............

Hello Papa,

MY Little Men!

You two are just growing so fast! This Pic was taken 4 years ago, and oh how you've grown! Stay kind to each other, remember to watch over one another! Before you know it, you will both be grown men and out in the world on your own!

Nighttime

At night, when I just can't go anymore, when everyone in the house is asleep except me(because I am the hyper one).......it feels so good just to listen to the "quiet" in the house! The humming of the AC, the dishwasher running, the dog snoring, the ice machine dumping ice........just the stillness or creaking of the walls is so relaxing! Oh, but how life continues while we sleep! I watch ady sleeping and cuddling in my bed....I wonder "are you having good dreams"? Usually, Ethan is lurking around a corner waiting to jump into our little slumber party! Gage is upstairs all by his lonesome and I can hear the T.V.  with some cartoon on ............AHHHH, relaxation until morning!

Where Has All The Time Gone?

You guys are growing so fast! Remember to stay young at heart and dream big dreams! I love you guys!