All Girl!!

My little Maddy loves doing all the girl things I do. When I go get my nails done, Madison comes and gets her done too. She loves it. I'm teaching her young as Michael would say.

Madison just got 6 inches cut off her hair and
she loves it! I think she looks so cute with short hair. But we will for sure be letting it grow out for Michael.

It finally felt like spring. So Terri, Kelly, and myself decided to take the kids to the park and let them go crazy. It was such a nice day. All the kids had alot of fun finally being able to get out and run around. Us mommys had fun chatting and enjoying some adult company.

Kelly and her boys Gabe and Gavin. Gabe is my little boyfriend who is just the cutest little boy and I love how adult he talks. It is so funny.

Why does my little boy look so grown up? Payton looks just like Michael in this picture.

Of course the girls are playing with eachother. They are just like sisters.





Cutie Gabe who looks just like his father. I have never seen a father and son who look so much alike.

My little princess.


Us mommys plus Gavin.

Family picture.

Terr bear and her one daughter Kaidance.

The park view

Girl Scouts

Maddy has started girl scouts and they had to do this presentation in front of alot of people and other girl scout troops. Our little princess learned her lines the night before and was the only one who didn't need to read off the paper. It was so cute.

I was so proud of Maddy.

Our Madison with big Madison. They are best friends in girl scouts.

The whole troop.

The Children's Place

I just love going shopping for my children. I have even more reasons now to shop because they have put a Children's Place in our mall and lets just say the opening week I had gone and spent way more then I think five people combined, lol.

When Michael was deployed last time, we had gotten him this carrier cup and had put pictures of our selves in it for him and he said he drank from it everyday and it had made him happy seeing us everyday. We kept the cup and when Michael deployed I knew I wanted to do the same for him. I had to wait for the pictures from snapfish but I think it turned out great and I know he'll love it.

8 Years Together

8 years ago on February 19 2003 I married my soulmate, bestfriend, and my other half.

I can't believe it has already been eight years. It just seemed like yesterday I had met Michael and three months later had flew to Hawaii to marry him. I can still remember the first time we kissed. He was driving the "danger ranger" and I looked at him and planted one. From that kiss on I knew that Michael was the only one for me.

Our life together hasn't always been a fairy tail but he is my prince charming and I feel like those couple of struggles have only made us stronger and made us learn how to work together. He's my other half and when I don't know what to do, Michael does. He knows how to make me laugh when I need to, and knows when to hold me when I need him the most.

My life is better because of him and I don't know how thank him for being who he is and how he makes me feel everyday except for loving him as much as I possibly can. And I hope I bring him as much love and joy as he does to me.

I laugh all the time when I hear people say how serious Michael is, because he is the funniest person I know. I have laughed and laughed with him so many times and in those times I've cried or even peed alittle due to us laughing so hard. As I think about the last eight years, I can honestly say I wouldn't change one thing. Michael and I have only grown closer through the deployments and the struggles.

We have build a beautiful life and family together. I can't wait to see what the other 100 years brings us. If it's anything like the last eight, we are two very blessed people.

I love you Michael Paul Mead and thank you for being my everything.

Best Husband Ever

Michael is so thoughtful and sweet. He had made sure that I got my gift on Valentines Day from him. I love how he knows what I like and I don't have to write it in big pink letters any more. I had no idea he had actually bought me another Tiffanys necklace. He knows how happy I get when I see that little blue box.

Thank you baby, I love it and I wear it everyday.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!

I wanted to do something extra special for the kids since Michael and I usually take them out.

They were pretty happy when they came out to the kitchen and saw what was on the table.

I love the day of love and I love sharing it with the ones I love the most.

Madison and her best friend Kaidance in their class having their party.

Madison and her"love of her life" Issac. They are pretty cute hugging. Hopefully Michael wont read this post, lol.

Am I the coolest mom ever or what? I found Payton Harry Potter Valentines. He was so excited and actually just wanted to keep them instead of passing them out. He's a funny little boy but finally was ok in giving them to his classmates.

My good friend Kelly has been making these bracelets and made all of us one including Michael to wear til he comes home. I think this is the cutest idea. We wear ours everyday and it makes us feel like we are connected as a family even though Michael is half a world away.

Thank you again Kelly.

Say cheese

Payton turned 7!!

How is it possible that my little baby boy who weighed in 9lbs 1/2 ounce at 5:12pm on Jan 30 2004 is already 7???????

I can not believe that he is 7. Where did the time gone. I can remember bringing him home and how small he was. Payton was always a good little baby. Such a happy baby. And now hes turning into a little man.

I want the time to freeze and not have him grow anymore. I am not ready to have him be 7. It brings tears to my eyes knowing before I know it he will be turning 17 and fore sure he wont want to cuddle with his mom. I will say that as long as he wants to have me hold him and cuddle him I will and just try to enjoy and remember these special moments.

God had blessed me with the sweetest, most sensitive, energetic, bundle of joy as a son and I thank him every day for Payton.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBY!!!

Because of my car not working at that moment, we had to quickly change plans for Payton's party and had to invite some friends over to my house. Payton was such a good sport and loved everything I did for him.

Payton got everything he wanted for his birthday and then some. We are very grateful to have great family and friends who love Payton very much.



At 5:12pm Payton got his birthday kiss from me that I do every year.
I hope he's never too cool for his mom and his birthday kiss.