Thursday, March 24, 2011

Second Chances.......

Sometimes in life we have an opportunity for a second chance.

Sometimes we give someone a second chance and sometimes we receive a second chance. Either way, I think they are both a gift. It is up to us what we do with them. In my own life, as I have gotten older, I have learned to give second chances more often - as I have made many mistakes along my road and I have cherished the second chances that I have been given - both from God and the people who love and care about me.

Matt (and his sister, Anne) recently had a second chance to meet his dad, Randy. The last time Matt saw his father was when he was 3 years old. It was a very emotional meeting and something I will never forget.

We are already so blessed to have a large and wonderful family....and we are very excited to add Randy, Julie, Drew and Derek to it. It was an awesome weekend!!






Anne, Randy and Matt







Derek, Anne, Matt and Drew






Anne, Julie, Randy, Matt, Derek and Drew













































Carlee is in love with Drew.....or as she calls him - Andrew.

















We went to the St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday...it was a beautiful day outside! Carlee almost got eaten by the Tazmanian Devil!







Carlee and my niece, Johnna. They held hands during the parade....how sweet is that?



























Carlee and Johnna had the best time playing together....they got into the makeup and play clothes and played played played!! Johnna LOVED wearing my heels!