Goodbye dear Klondike.

Today was a sad day in the Gharing house. We had to say goodbye to our dear pet Klondike. Klondike recently had a stroke and apparently had another one in the last few days. We have had her since she was 5 weeks old. She would have been 12 years old in August. We loved her so much. She will always be our only girl and she will always be our fist baby. Until we see you again baby girl....you will be missed terribly.

Schools out for summer!

Well....today was the last day of school! Praise God. This was the first morning that they both jumped out of bed. No homework, no fighting in the morning and no crying jags on Sunday night! I hope that this summer holds lots of fun and family time for all of us. One thing Rich and I are really going to try to do this summer is enjoy this time. Not spend every weekend on a "project". Life is to short and they are only this age for a short time. I hope everyone will slow down and enjoy these summer months and remember they will fly by! School will be starting again before we know it.....ugh!!

Happy Memorial Day!

Well....Happy Memorial Day 2009! Today we remember those that have gone and fought for our freedom. I think we today take for granted the freedom that we have in America. We have those that have served our country to thank for all we get to do. People like my dad, my father in law, my grandfather, Rich's grandfather and so on and so on. Because of these men we have a day like today, that we can enjoy with our family and be grateful we live were we do. So, thank you for defending the country that I love so much!

Fun in the sun!

Well....today was the first day that all three of us got into the pool. WOW, it was cold. Once you got use to it, it was not that bad. Of course, Rich did not get in. It has to be bath water before he will get in. So he was the picture taker. The boys had fun playing "treasure hunt". We have these sinking sticks that you throw and then you go and hunt for them. It is a great thing for learning to hold your breath. Tucker has done so good. This is the first full summer that he will not have to wear the "baby floaties". Trenton is such a fish, I am sure that Tucker will be right there with him.

Strawberry Sunday!

Well....today was some kind of a day. Today we went to the strawberry patch in Wartrace and picked fresh strawberries. Tucker was in strawberry heaven. He really had some self control though, he never ate one strawberry.....until we were in the car. He had a half of basket by himself. Amazingly he did not get sick. Trenton thought it was cool, but did not want to try one. It reminded Rich of growing up and going to orchards and picking fruit with his parents. We never did anything like that while I was growing up, of course there are not many strawberriy patches in Las Vega. So the boys and I got to do a first first together today. It was so much fun and look forward to the fall, when the apples will be ready. Now that will be heaven for Trenton.

Great day in the neighborhood!

Well....today was a wonderful day. We started out the day with pancakes then off to Lowe's. Lowe's is our ToysRus store. We got a couple bags of mulch and Rich got a few pond plants. We then can home and collected a few large rocks for that "natural" look. I think we made out pretty well. Things around here change so often. Someone once told me my life was unsettled because I moved things so much. I disagree with that person, you have not lived until your yard is moved around and you have several trees that have had different views. Life is good, Live a little! Move some crap around!

Kindergarten Graduation!!

Well...today was Tucker's big graduation from Kindergarten! How sweet it was to see all those innocent faces singing and looking so happy. It was such a bittersweet thing to watch. I remember the day I found out I was pregnant and the day Tuckman was born. He is truly a blessing to our lives. He has such a humor and sweetness to him. He also has a mischievous side to him (nothing like his parents). One day we will look back on this day and realize that the years have flown by. These are the times you thank God for all your blessings, today was a definite good day.We love you sweet baby boy of ours!