Home sweet home...

When I was six, my dad married a beautiful, sweet woman named Micki, with an adorable one year-old son, Reid. They were the perfect addition to our family. When I think back on my childhood, my memories are filled with the joyous times we all shared.

Everyone was shocked a month ago when she passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm.

This past week, we drove from Washington to California for her memorial service and some much needed time with family.

Before the service on Saturday, we drove to the coast to visit my mama, sister Hanna, brother, stepdad and friends. We had a wonderful time.

The kids were very glad to play at their favorite park.

My handsome husband, my beautiful sister and

lovely Ruth

Aunt Hanna and Ruth


Daddy playing

Josiah

Hanna and I, and the twins

Visiting our dear friends, the Barkers

Baby Weston

Josiah and his pals, Jack and Caleb

Another adorable Weston

Layla, Leanne and Weston

Ian and Hannah

Layla and Weston

Josiah and Caleb



My handsome little man turned

five while we were there!

My sister having fun with

her niece and nephew

My handsome husband

My mama and I
Then on to my dad's...

I got to meet my niece, Addison for

the first time!

My brother Mike with his baby and

my girls

His lovely wife Stephanie with Layla and

Addison

Hannah and I


My brothers, Christian and Reid
The boys having some musical talk
A family picture



A lesson I have learned is to not let relationships slip away. I am so greatful that I was given the chance to get my brother Reid back into my life. I had neglected that relationship and, sadly we have missed too many years of each others lives. We can make up for that now though, and we will.

Me, Reid, Dad, Christian and Mike

Micki, you are so lovely, and I know

you are at peace in the presence of our Lord.

Thank you for being you.

Thank you for loving me.

I love you.