The Ragland's: April 2012

Sunday, April 22, 2012

This one was via pinterest, I perked it up a little.

This one I designed. :)

Please excuse the overload of bread!

I have been printing something every season and placing it in these frames in my kitchen. I loveeeee them and the best part is they are el cheapo! I mean, I have changed these things a trillion times. I am working on a collage for the kids bathroom. Ill post pics after I get them up.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

He has risen!!!! We had a very blessed Easter. We got up, got our Sunday best on, and headed to church. It was a great service and all of the youth put on a great play. After church, we headed to the Carlow's for an Easter egg hunt. My Best friend Nicole invited us. We had a blast!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Kaden came and stayed with us last night. He is such a cutie and reminds me so much of my little cousin Tori when she was that age...she is almost 21 now...makes me feel old, eh? This morning I decided that since Kaden and Reagan looked so much alike, I would snap some pictures.

Here is what we got:

These pictures will last a lifetime :) Do they not favor???? So cute.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Spring is here! Lowe's was hoppin on this bright, sunny beautiful Sunday!

The hubs and I planted flowers and finished up our garden. As soon as we finish the porch I will put in some flower beds. As far as the garden, we planted tomatoes, onions, squash, bell pepper, banana peppers and cucumbers! Should make lots of meals for my hungry family!

Now on to something not so bright and cheerful. Today makes 16 years since my Mom passed away.

I miss her so much and often daydream about who she would be today if she were here.

I know she would visit me often..We would hang out and she would be my best friend and my number one supporter. I have no doubt of this!! Sometimes I wish I could just pick up the phone and call her! I wish when I am sick that she was cooking me chicken noodle soup and nursing me back to well. Most of all, I wish my kids would have met her. I know that she would have eaten them smooth up and they would love her. I named her Nana, but I wonder what she would have them call her??

I have tried my best to live my life so that she would be proud of me. I think she would be. I think she is. I know she is in heaven, looking down on us.

I get so aggrvated at people who have thier moms and they just act like they could care less. They have no idea how much thier mom helps them....loves them.....and cares for them....

I get jealous when I see mother's and daughters shopping, eating lunch, planning events, garage sale-ing, working out...(and all other things done with a mom, lol)

BUT I do know that not having my Mom has made me a stronger person...I am independent, I had to be in the past, now I just am....I am a better mom, because lets face it, I know what not having a mom feels like...the list goes on.

I LOVE YOU!!! GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!

This was taken when we first started dating.

I will end saying this, I love my Husband soooo much. He is my rock! I cant express what a joy it is to be married to him. The Lord has blessed me. He is my soul mate. I am so happy that some days I am just oozing with happiness!!!!! I had a rough time all my life, and didnt really know "laid back" normal lifestyle was until I got with him. We have the All-American family. It is everything I have ever dreamed of and then some. I love you Adam!!