A whole year......

Many things are unbelievable to me at moment. My "baby" will start middle school in less than a month..uhh!!! Not only that, but Eli will be going to 1st grade. I have an interview Monday for a great job..yay!! steve and Kyle are taking their Ged, so they can start college. There are many things that are unbelievable, but the one thing that is so incredibly hard to believe is the fact that next month will be the 1 yr. anniversary of my daddy's death. I can't believe that it has been one year since I've talked face to face with my dad. I know he is in a MUCH better place, but at moments, I wish I had him here with us. I know that's selfish...I just miss him. I am lucky to have an incredible family to lean on. Things are going well, and I will continue to go on, because that is exactly what he would want!!!



Until next time,



Tiffany

Blessed

What can I say..it's been a long two weeks. I've been down in the dumps, and just plain feeling sorry for myself. It is so easy to fall into a moment of depression when I review the past year of my life. I refuse to let it get the best of me though. I'm a fighter; I learned from the best...my parents. I miss my Dad, my brother Gary, and everyone else that has left this earth before me. At first, I was in denial, but lately little things remind me of them more and more. It's hard to believe that my brother has been gone almost 13 months, and it's even harder to grasp the reality of my Daddy being gone over 10 months. I have so much to say to them. They have missed so many moments this past year, or maybe it is just us that have missed the moments with them. Either way, I just miss them being here.



Kyle was with me the past couple weeks, and it was great being able to spend the days with him. He needs so much guidance, and I'm trying to be there for him. I love him unconditionally. He is an incredible young man (uhh...I hate to admit he's growing up). I'm very proud of his courage, strength, and devotion to his family.



Things are great with my bunch. Steve, Mateo, and our kiddos are currently at the park. Did I mention I have the most amazing husband? I really do. He's sick, and still taking time for them. The kids and I are incredibly lucky to have him. Hopefully, we have impacted his life the way he has impacted ours.



Hmm...what else has been going on? We have been having dinner with Ruth and Mrs. Cindy :) lately. That has been great, and we are both loving spending time with them. We are all going on vacation on Spring break, and let me tell ya March needs to come on..lol. I'm very excited to be spending time with Steve's family!



Lastly, additional proof that we are truly blessed is the fact that Steve, the kids, and I survived the tornado in O.B. Friday. For those that know me well, ya'll know I freak out in storms. Friday was no different, but to my defense Steve was even scared. (You wont ever get him to admit it though). He was my "hero" as always though. He got us, including Bryleigh screaming " I'm scarey Daddy", to safety.



I've rambled on about various things, but my point is that even with all the sadness, I have lots of happiness. I am truly blessed :)

Until next time,

Tiffany

Here are some pics from the past couple weeks......



Pap and Chris...."bestfriends"


Pic. I took of sweet baby Aidan



Chris hanging out in Mamaw's pool

My weekend :)

As always, my weekend was quite interesting. Here's some proof.

Miss Diva



Chris and Zane

Cool hair

I have no idea

Last but not least, I found Bry and the dog like this...poor Lucy

Time Flies :(

My baby cousin graduated High school last night. I had to fight back tears as she walked across the stage. I know it is an overused phrase, but it seems as if it was just yesterday that she was born. I was only ten at the time, but I loved her instantly. It didn't bother me that I was not the only grandchild anymore. I didn't see her as often as I wish I would've, but I have many memories. She loved M&M's, and even though her Mom said not to let her have many...my dad gave them to her by the handfuls everytime her Mom left. Who could resist her little yet Huge smile, and that pretty red hair? My daddy couldn't for sure. I have struggled to keep the loss of my Dad from upseting me during this accomplishment in Haley's life, but he is always with me. I miss him more now than ever. I know that there will be many other moments in my life that my Dad will be absent. For example, when my brother graduates. Oh my gosh, It will be a tear fest for sure. I have to keep Daddy alive in memories, but man it's hard not to fall apart at the same time. I love my Daddy, and it took him leaving for me to realize just how much I was a Daddy's girl. Anyways, back to Haley..she's beautiful, huh? I hope she will always keep me as a part of her life. I can't wait to see what life has in store for her. I guess I should stop rambling on..I need to check on a couple eleven year old skateboarders, which by the way I love dearly :)

It's official...I suck at algebra.

Well...today was my last day of school until August. I now know all of my grades. All A's except for my stupid algebra class. I don't know for the life of me why I couldn't grasp it. Maybe it's the week I missed in Feb. for my honeymoon. Who knows? Anyways, I'm going to meet with a fellow classmate/friend, (Thanks Cyndi :) ) and we are going to work on improving my mathmatical skills. It's not that I failed, but those that know me know that I am a perfectionist when it comes to my grades. I'm twenty eight...I didn't wait eight years to not take this seriously. Ugh!! School is over and yet I'm still thinking about it.

On to summer, I am going to finish my house. I hope to spend time with my little brother. Okay, he's 17, but still he's my baby. I love him bunches. I also plan to get my kids out of the house and soak up some sun in the pool. Of course, it will more than likely be in my Mom's swimming pool, but hey a pool is a pool. I don't know what else might come up...who know's with these two?


Until next time,

Tiffany

Mrs. Bryleigh

It's not too clear, but here is my little princess!

So here it is....

Okay, so after much encouragement from my fellow classmates, I have started to blog. It's not like I have much else to do...ha. Anyways, for those that can't get enough of me, here you go...
I have alot going on in my life right now. I got married in Feb, I have three sweet but hard headed children, and we, along with my grandparents, just moved in a new home. I'm literally exhausted from taking seven classes this semester. F.y.i., I'm enrolled in school to be a teacher. I'm so ready to get it over with, but I have about 2 1/2 years left. I think possibly in the fall I will be an assistant teacher. It's a way to get my foot on the door, ya know?
I am currently sitting in the computer lab at school, and I should be preparing for my algebra final. My last day of school this semester is Thursday, and then I have the whole summer off :)
I'm sooooooo..ready!

Until next time,
Tiffany