Mid April already!

16 years ago today...

We went on our first date and have been together ever since! I made a huge pot of sauce and meatballs over the weekend to celebrate. Absolutely delicious :)

So much has changed in 16 years. We were so young and yet, we made it work. Quite a few people were hoping and praying for failure but that's not an option. Happiness is what you make it and we have made it <3

Reflections on 2013

As we come closer to the end of 2013, I have decided that today is as good as any to reflect on everything that we have been through..

Mostly a great year, I have taken my health into my own hands and have lost 2 sizes since August. It hasn't been easy but with hard work and dedication its been possible! My surgery went better than expected and after the initial first week I am pain free for the first time in years! Don quit smoking in May and has been using the e cigarette for 7 months! We are all ecstatic with his progress and try to encourage him on a daily basis. Keep up the great work babe! :) We made more money which has been a God send, we have two healthy kids who are both A students and are thriving and changing so much, we have lived in the same house now for 10 years and we are thankful for stability and we have been so blessed with an abundance of love. Our family has been blessed and we are so very thankful <3

My Grandma Thomas passed away in March of this year and my Uncle was dx with small cell lung cancer last month..other than that 2013 has been kind to us in so many ways.

As we head into 2014, I pray for only great things for my family and for yours! Have a blessed Christmas and New Year's! God Bless!

~ L

Quote of the Day

"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right path but the final forming of ones character lies in their own hands." ~ Anne Frank

Snowstorm '13

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We are expecting 8-12 inches of snow through tomorrow. I am so glad my daughters on vacation and she wont have to be standing out in this weather.

Thank you so much for the compliments! My hard work and dedication have definitely been paying off and I am going in the right direction :)  14 weeks and counting and I couldn't be happier with the results!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family

~ L

Havent been around much

Thanks all for the prayers! My surgery went well :) I have been resting and relaxing at home for the last few days but I am doing much better now. What a relief.

We had our first snowfall last night and its def a chilly day here. Not much to report otherwise..just getting ready for the Holidays mostly and so looking forward to another drama free Holiday Season <3

~ L

Keeping up

I am really trying to keep up with my blog, however with my new endeavours I seem to be much busier than expected. I will be posting as always, just not as often. So please forgive me for that but my sole concern is my health and my family. Have a blessed Friday and weekend <3

~ L