All This And Heaven: KeeKee

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Monday, December 23, 2019

Surprise Mimi and Go to Mass with Her

Bear, Sugar and Goobers wanted give Mimi a great gift. The decided to go to morning Mass and KeeKee and Em joined in the fun. It meant so much to Mimi. Another Mass goer friend of Mimi's knew how special this would be for her. She got up and snapped a picture. It meant the world to Mimi.

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Rehearsal Dinner at Nanny and Gramps's Home

Nanny and Gramps went out of their way to decorate their home to host this big rehearsal dinner. Pooker and JavaJava were so excited to have both of their families, finally together. The house looked beautiful. I can't locate any pictures of Nanny and Gramps or of Mr. and Mrs. Martinez, who came to help with the rehearsal. They had been at J and my wedding so many years before, and now they were here to take care of our daughter. So kind and gracious. I only wish I thought to take more pictures.

Nanny and Gramps went out of their way to give the kids a beautiful night. The food was provided by JavaJava's family, they also brought beers from the Six Brothers Brewery to serve the crowd. I love that Nanny and gramps saw to it that the Beer cake was for JavaJava and the Texas Flag was for Pooker. So creative and so fun.

J and I welcomed everyone and toasted the couple. This was a fun night. I only wish it could have lasted much longer. Most of the sisters we're there except one of JavaJava's sister was going into labor and JavaJava's dad was unable to travel.

The talking, laughing, remembering lasted for a long time and it could have gone on for even more.

We all had so much fun. Great family time and we all looked forward to more time together with both families celebrating this young couple.

OK, maybe it is time to call it a night. We do have a big day ahead of us in the morning. Night y'all!

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Today I turned 50

I got to say that I spent most of the day a little worried that a surprise party would happen. I have been nervous about that for a few weeks. My 30th and my 40th both came with "surprise" parties.

I knew about both of them in advance and that is a good thing. I don't like surprises. It takes me a while to adjust to that idea. I acted surprised both times but if I had truly been surprised I would have cursed someone out and walked away. So big birthdays have me a little nervous.

I wanted a simple day. I am not ashamed of being 50. I am not even upset by it. I just don't want to make a big deal out of it. My kiddos took very good care of me to let me know I was loved. These two (Sugar and Possible) ordered lunch and brought it home. The best idea yet. I got to celebrate and eat yummy food but didn't need to leave the house.

I love this kind of surprise. I don't have to cook and yummy lunch is provided. I love Olive Garden and we all got to sit down to a wonderful meal. J get into town half way through the day, but the kids made sure that the first half of the day made me feel special.

We then headed out to a later Mass. After Mass The kids wanted to surprise me with a family party. J just had those closest to me join us at Steak N Shake. Again yummy food and I was surrounded by my many of my favorite people.

Thank you everyone for helping me to feel so special on my big day! Thank yo also for keeping things simple. I was very thankful to get to spend most of the day wrapped up in a blanket cuddling the little ones.

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Official Family Potriats

Mimi had one desire. She wanted one more picture of all of her Grand kids with her. We tease her that she can die now. Oddly she seams ok with it. She just wanted us all be together for a picture. She loves these kids very much. All the pictures were taken by Lawing Photography LLC and are used and shared with permission. There are pictures of each family, each couple, and whole group all together. I was glad that the photographer even agreed to let me get a picture of my kiddos including JavaJava and the Tobias kiddos. They turned out pretty good. So many personalities coming out in these pictures.