my heart goes on

 So though I might have had a very sad heart after my Daniel and my Davy left for Illinois,

like most moms, I still have STUFF I have to do and Matthew to watch over and life to live.

And so we go on.

Ah, my Luna - such a joy in my life. Her antics make me laugh all day, every day.

Her comical personality is my best form of entertainment, and she is a true comfort also.

 Kitty is Davy's cat, and she has felt lost and sad without him :( 

She specializes in being lazy and cranky on a good day. But she has her sweet times too.

Matthew has given her a lot of special attention and it's helped! Did I mention how cranky she is? 

Who would've known that 4 stranded young men from Idaho would lift my spirits so much?

The day after my boys took off, John's cousin called me to ask for our help -

her son and his 3 friends were stranded in San Diego and needed a place to crash for a few days.

We didn't see a whole lot of them since they were out exploring California (and sitting in traffic)

but when they were here, gosh were they the nicest guys EVER! (and way quieter than Davy!)

So often we think we're the ones helping out, when actually we're the ones being helped :)

Okay this might not look so great now, but don't knock it till you've tried it!

Anyone who knows ANYTHING knows that Jimmy Dean's jr. breakfast burritos are the BOMB!

 Now, I realize this is destructive. Especially because I don't promote destruction in any way.

And especially because this is a musical instrument.

But sometimes a little destruction in a semi-but-probably-not-very-safe environment is therapeutic. 

 In this instance it was, anyway. Matthew stuffed this old, broken guitar with mighty fireworks.

He ran, John ran, and Taylor & I watched from inside..... *BOOM* I admit, it was awesome.

 Before you get the wrong idea, the Mouse is not always destructive (I said not ALWAYS)

Sometimes, when I least expect it, he does something pretty incredible.

We have this huge old tree stump in front waiting to be removed.

 One afternoon he took my dremel and carved "The Giving Tree" into it.

Who even THINK of stuff like this??? Well, the Mouse does.

One of my dear Young Women from church - who is now away at college - asked me to sing with her in church before she left. I was honored! Riley is an amazing talent and I was thrilled to sing with her! We did her rendition of "Nearer My God To Thee" and it truly sounded wonderful!

Last but certainly not least, I got a pedicure. Talk about therapeutic!

They're supposed to be dice but everyone thinks they're polka dots - that's okay I love polka dots!