Love 'em!

What a crazy week.

My heart breaks for the earthquake victims, and the images that have come out will stay with me a long time. I just can't imagine a country without running water getting dealt such a terrible hand. I don't believe any civilized country should be without clean water, and that should be every one's concern.

Then, I found out a classmate from high school took her own life. Which is sad, but sadder that she was a mother. The time I have on this world is already too short if you ask me. I pray her soul finds peace, and she finds whatever she was looking for.

And of course, each and every time you witness, or hear of a tragedy it makes you take stock of what you have.

And when I look around, I have tons to take stock in...I am lucky enough to have such a wonderful friends and family. My little guys, are exactly what I wished for... even the rough spots!Yep, that's my munchkin and his daddy out on the dirt bike the other night. Kyle is fearless, so it didn't surprise me that he was grinning ear to ear. However... my more hesitant child, Zach, wore the same grin... (It's a blurry shot.. but I love that it captures him enjoying his ride with Dad!)

And Kyle has discovered that he really likes being by himself with all his toys while Zach is in school. I have to take his breakfast to him in his "Man-Cave"... and he likes it that way! (Who wouldn't?) I am not sure what I did to get this great grin... but I'll take it... cracker crumbs and all!

And my quiet little babe sleeping the afternoon away. He's slept in his own bed the last three nights... and I miss my little teddy-baer. I know it's part of him growing up... but it's the only time I get to snuggle with him. I'm not saying I haven't enjoyed my sleep... but I know the days are slipping by too fast.

I guess when tragedy strikes the world the way it's seem to this week, we all share the pain. However, instead of watching those horrible images over and over, I turned the tv off. The boys and I spent time coloring in coloring books, and snuggling on the couch. I got my camera out and snapped some pictures... because I haven't been lately.

I'm still sending prayers to those families this week, but instead of focusing my attention on their pain, I'm going to spend my time loving the best gift I've ever received... my very own family. And I'm going to be so thankful for each day we get together.... hope your doing the same! :)