Thankful

My mom in law was here for a few days and it was really good. She has been down a little with Dick passing and who wouldn't be if they lost their husband. I am proud of her strong will and how she is trying to see the good in everything. Knowing her first year alone will be tough in many ways. We were glad she shared some things with us when she was here and we had a lot of laughs and fun times. She got to enjoy some time with Kathryn which really boosted her mood. I think just seeing and remembering we are here for her and love her was what she needed.
Always be thankful for another day because no matter how old or young or who you are you are not promised tomorrow. I often wonder if I had to face "tomorrow" without Koran what would I do? I hope I would have the strength his mom has had. I hope I would be strong and show my daugther that even when life throws you a curveball, you keep on hitting. Funny how we admire people for the traits we never saw until they really have to show them.
Reminds me to always be loving. To remind my family and friends how important they are to me every day. I can not believed how blessed Koran and I are by the people in our lives. I just hope we show them in every way how we feel.
Tomorrow is not promised so remember to give the extra smile or touch. The extra I love you and thank you. Those are what we will be remembered for some day.

Happy Monday

Or is it? :)
Considering how our Sunday night ended Monday has been great. Kat and I went to Kindermusik this morning and went to get my eyebrows done and both of our bangs trimed. Very exciting....well not the haircut part. :)
Some days I have way to much on my mind and I thought as I got older it maybe would get better but I am quickly learning this is not the case. New worries about our daughter always come up. Something always seems to make an appearance when you are not expecting it. Sometimes I just have to wonder exactly what is this world coming too. I sure am hoping we raise a strong daughter who keeps this independent attitude she has now. So many times you have to worry "did I say something wrong" or "what will people think if I do this". Well I guess first of all I am starting to adapt my daughter's attitude on this. I am who I am. Not everyone will like you all the time, that is life. Be true to yourself. I am a good person and I know I have a big heart and always try to do the right thing. There was a time when I would let people walk all over me. Now being married to a strong man has for sure helped me realize that the people I want around me are the ones who like me for me, not the me they want me to be.
Not long ago Koran, Kat and I were eating out and Koran left the table. There was some good music playing and Kat starting dancing in her seat and I started along with her. We were not being loud just having a good time. A lady at a table a ways from us just kept looking at us. I just smiled at her. I thought you know we are not bothering you and we are having fun....get over it! Now a couple years ago never would I have done something like that in public to draw attention to myself. But I have learned from my daughter to follow your heart and what feels right. Be yourself all the time. Let them stare, maybe they are just jealous they don't feel comfortable joining in. Be yourself, because in the end that is who you are and it is exhausting trying to be someone else!
So today...go dance where everyone can see you. Maybe they will join in and maybe not...their loss!
I love this picture of Kathryn from the lake resort this past summer. We were out walking and she just started dancing. I have it on our fridge to remind me to just be me...especially on the days I forget.

Just some thoughts

Been a while since I wrote so thought I would take a minute. So far 2012 has been a great year!
Started getting serious again about working out....summer will be here soon need to be swimsuit and sundress ready!
Koran's work is going good. Always proud of him and all he does for his work and his family. Very amazing man I married. So amazing no words could possibly describe it. I have been with him 12 years and if possible love him more now then the day I married him.
I love that I am at a place in life where my husband knows I love him. He knows by the way we communicate and the way we compliment each other. And the world knows by seeing how well we are together. So glad my beautiful daughter will see what a loving marriage is where two people truely care about each other and respect each other. That can only come from putting God first.
Kat is doing good. Trying to do the whole potty training thing which was great for the first three days now she is not sure about it. It will come. She won't be in diapers forever. I just keep reminding myself!
Have had a great weekend. Saw our friends Chad and Margaret and their new baby girl yesterday morning and then of course the Saints game yesterday afternoon. Heartbreaking game and gave me a sore throat from yelling but it was so fun to watch as a family. Kat even got into it. She was cheering when we did and beating her drum to help them do better. These are the memories I will never forget. Things that money can't buy and no one can take away from you.
Thankful for the great friends God has put in our life too. Some have been with us forever and even a few new ones in our "circle" as Koran calls it. They all mean the world to us and yes they are family to us too.
Pretty amazed at this year so far....hoping God has great things planned in many ways. And some fun adventures along the way!

Happy New Year

Had a great day just relaxing with Koran and Kathryn. It was really windy out so nice to stay inside! Hard to believe it is 2012 already.
Tomorrow hitting the workout hard. By May I want to have 15 pounds gone....let's go!