Abby's first dance

Tonight I was able to help my oldest niece Abby get ready for her first dance! It was such a fun experience. I think we were more excited than she was. We did the whole deal, took her to get her nails manicured, hair done and the whole bit. Her mom did her makeup and made sure Abby had a boutonnière for her date. Abby looked darling and I thought it was fun that I was able to be a part of it! I hope she had a blast.... here are a few pictures....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA GIRL!!!!

Ella is my little buddy! And 2 days ago she turned 4! I am a little behind in posting her birthday wishes, sorry Ella! Ella and I have a special bond, she and I spent a little time together just before she turned 2. And ever since then I have just LOVED her to pieces! She spoils me as her aunt and in return I get to spoil her right back! :) Ella I hope you know how much I love you and look forward to talking to you on the phone. You put such a big smile on my face and my favorite thing about you is when you tell me stories! You are the best story teller and a REALLY good singer! I also love it when I come to visit and you wake me up and ask me to put makeup on you just like me. I hope you had so much fun camping for your birthday! I still can't wait to hear about all the cool things you did while you were there. I love you and miss you all the time. Happy Birthday! I am so glad you are a part of our family! Love, Aunt Nat

Never forget!

Today I was listening to the radio and watching tv being reminded of such a tragic and awful time 8 years ago. President Obama was giving a speech at the Pentagon on tv as I was getting ready this morning and I noticed that I should have been touched by our President talking about 9/11, however I felt it was cold and just another speech that was written and had to be given....I felt that was odd and made slight mention of it to my mom as I drove her to the airport this morning. * Now...I do not consider myself a very political person so this is not about being political please understand...but I am very patriotic and I cannot help but feel especially so today.* Anyway, I dropped mom off and was heading back home while listening to the radio and that song came on about never forgetting and where we were when the world stopped turning....on that September day...country song...anyway.....then came President Bush's voice and immediately my heart filled with emotion, I could not hold back the tears. I just felt his love for this country and for its people. Some may say things about each President and their choices yada yada...but nothing can touch that raw emotion I heard in President Bush's speech at that moment...I remember it then and I can still remember it now. I will never forget and I wish today I felt that way when I heard our current President speak.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBY!!!!!!

ABBY is 16!!! Watch out boys! Abby is my oldest niece! I love her to pieces and she is simply gorgeous! Today is her 16th birthday~ I can hardly believe that she is 16! She is such a good kid and honestly one of the funniest people I know. Abby is a wonderful artist and a true one at that...every bit of her personality is one of an artist. She is 100% carefree. She is such a fun person to be around. We give her a hard time, but she is a great sport about it all and can just laugh it off. She is a good example to her younger brothers and sisters and to me...she has a great outlook on life and knows what's really important. I am so excited that she is a part of my family. I love you Abby! I remember when you were a baby singing every Disney song there was. We thought you were such a genius! ha ha...first grand-baby and niece! But really you were adorable and still are! I hope you have a wonderful day today and I sure hope some cute boy notices your awesomeness :) and takes you out soon!!! LOVE YOU!!!! Happy birthday!!!!!!!!

New beginnings

Fall semester starts on Wednesday! Here I go....let's hope for a focused mind, pure dedication and wonderful teachers.

Happy Birthday Matt!!!

Today is my best little buddy's birthday and I just wanted him to know how much I love him!!! Matt you are a wonderful nephew! I am so excited to go swimming with you today and just play!!! I hope you know how much you mean to me and how special you make me feel as your aunt! I love your cuddles and hugs and how excited you get when I come over! You have always been that way and I LOVE it! Your little family is sooooo lucky to have you in it! You make everyone happy and feel loved always and we love you for that! Happy Birthday Matty! Love, Aunt Nat! See you at the pool in a few minutes!!!:)