Decoration Day

In an event similar to ones involving countless Scout groups across the country this past weekend, many of our local Boy Scouts met at the Fort Sam Houston Cemetery for the annual Flags at Fort Sam in honor of Memorial Day.



The Memorial Day holiday takes place on the last Monday of May. This holiday commemorates United States service men and women who died in military service for their country. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, is traditionally marked by parades, memorial speeches and ceremonies, and the decoration of graves with flowers and flags, hence the original name.



Boy Scouts were invited to participate with the placement of flags on the gravesites of veterans and their dependents. For Mr. Smarty Pants and 5 others from his Cub Scout Pack it was their first opportunity to participate and they all seemed to really enjoy it, even though it was very VERY hot that day!



I was surprised at how much they wanted to learn about the veterans; reading about where they were from, what conflict(s) they had been in, etc. A few of the cubs(brothers) had a great grandfather buried in the cemetery as well.



I'm so proud of Mr. Smarty Pants! :o)

Fairies, Tutus and Bows OH MY!

I know I know, seems like ages since I posted last. I really need to catch up but for today at least I wanted to share a really fun and girly giveaway by Dawn of Pink with Sparkles:

I love fairies, tutus and bows and Bambina Ballerina has it all! Do you have a little princess who has tons of bows but no place to keep them? Then here is the ultimate girly accessory!



Want one of these gorgeous bowholders? Then head on over to Dawn's blog where she's giving away one $30 Gift Certificate to Bambina Ballerina AND one Bambina Ballerina bowholder! This giveaway ends May 29th at noon EST so enter soon and your little princess will thank you. :o)

Wordless Wednesday : Peek-a-boo...

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Mommy Moment

This is one of my favorite mommy moments. We didn't ask him to kiss my belly, he just did! He loves his twin sisters sooooooo much! :o)

Happy Mother's Day!

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What Motherhood Means to Me

This captured moment speaks volumes for me. Whenever I look at it I feel overjoyed, lonely and nostalgic all at once. This is my mom and I at my wedding in 2000. She had been diagnosed only 2 years earlier with Ovarian Cancer and was given grim statistics. She beat the odds and not only walked me down the aisle and gave me away at my wedding, but was able to be there to welcome her first and only grandchild that she ever knew a year later. She kept beating the odds until May 6th 2005. I am forever grateful for the extra time given to us.
3 months after she passed we found out we were pregnant with twins and I knew exactly who their guardian angel would be. When I found out I would be having daughters I knew I would name them both after my mom. If it were not for my own mom I would not be the mother, or even the woman, I am today.

This picture epitomizes motherhood for me, with all the joy and happiness AND the pain and sorrow that it comes with. I miss you mom.

What does motherhood mean to you?



Note: I couldn't get my scanner to work so I had to take a pic of a pic from my wedding album. I will update it with a better version if I ever get this darned scanner figured out!

Wordless Wednesday - Hello Elephant

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Happy Birthday Sugar & Spice!

The twins turned 2 on Sunday! We gave them presents including puzzles, a pillow, books and their very own twin baby dolls. My camera batteries died and we didn't have replacements so there's hardly any pics.



Then we went to the zoo. It was a gorgeous day! Real Spring weather which is so rare here. We didn't get very many pics at the Zoo either, even though we picked up some new batteries on the way.

Here's Mr. Smarty Pants striking his "I'm cool" pose. :o)



I rarely get pics of me & the girls together so we gave it a shot. Sugar & Spice just did not want to sit still for a pic and this was the only decent shot we got. I don't think you can tell how hard I'm trying to hold them still. LOL! All my makeup is gone too since it was at the end of the day.
*Note to self: Next time, take pics at the beginning of the day and right after applying makeup! :oP



Oh and did you notice my hair?? It's hard to tell but I cut it short! I just couldn't deal with it anymore. It may not look as good but it sure feels great!!

We'll have a little birthday celebration with a Disney Princess theme in 2 weeks when Memaw & Papaw come to visit. I figure next year we'll do the whole party with friends thing. :o)