My Family

Look at how cute my little family is??? I know I'm biased but they are an amazing bunch! During this time of year is when we reflect on the things we are grateful for and I am so, so, so grateful for them. What or where would I be without them!

I'll start with my hubby because this little family wouldn't exist without him of course, and he is the pillar of strength to all of us, especially me! He is so incredibly patient with his crazy, old wife that has to dye her gray hair to look like I can be close to his age! He puts up with my shopping habits (which drive him nutty), my messiness, my flitting from here to there and most of all my crazy health issues. He's the one that explains what I'm trying to say to other people because he's probably the only one that understands what I'm trying to say (understand?). It's crazy to think that I could love him more today than when I married him, because we've grown up so much and supported each other through a lot of trials! I seriously love you Brett McEvoy and don't tell you enough!

My kiddies-----they are so fun! You think that as the parent you are supposed to be the one that teaches them, well not the case in our family. They teach me unconditional love, patience, spirituality, and what to be grateful for. They are headstrong little leaders, and I love that! When I'm having a bad day they are there to tell me to pray, to make me laugh, and just to support me! I say I need a break from them and the second (or maybe a few seconds :)) they are gone I'm wondering what and how they are doing. They are so amazing! I love you Kenna, E.B. and Maecee Mac!

My Celebrity Look alikes

http://www.myheritage.com/collage

This is FUNNY! The funniest thing is that the first two pictures I put in the people I looked most like were 1-Katie Couric (she's how old???) and even better 2-Jackie Kennedy Onassis (even older!!!). Even worse a few men or should I say boys (Fred Savage) came up! Pretty scary! I could play with this for hours!

Butterfly Kisses

I have found a new something out about my little Maecee Mac. She LOVES buterfly kisses. When I give them to her she goes into this trance and has actually fallen asleep twice during the "kisses" . It is soooo sweet!
It reminds me of a couple of things. 1) is the song Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle. I looked up the words to this song and when I read them I cried. That song is so tender. Maecee is such a daddy's girl and most of us know that I am too. I actually gave that song to my dad as a present awhile back because it reminded me of him and I. Here are the words:

There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's
daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and
I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her
hair; "Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
In all that I've done wrong I know I must
have done something right to deserve a hug
every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.

But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking
little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you
don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done
something right to deserve her love every morning
and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not
sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses-I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.

I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.

So sweet! The second reason is something Salli reminded me of yesterday. When McKenna was little her Grandma Mac would tickle her arm and she would go into the same trance. Elaine told Salli to watch McKenna while she tickled her arm. To this day McKenna still loves her arm tickled.
Some things you just don't want to forget about. How boring life would be without memories to look back on. This blog will hopefully help me in documenting some things that I don't want to forget! :) I really need to start being a better blogger, because I will forget!