MASON TURNS 9!!!!!!

Mason had his 9th Birthday!! This was after a week or two of the worst cough EVER!! So I tried to make sure it was a good day. He woke up and opened presents. Him and Colby got Nerf guns for Nerf wars...

This is my cute, redneck, hillbilly family!

Mason really wanted remote control anythings...there is a guy in our apartments that has quite the collection. So that started an interest in Mason

Mason's Sk8ter cake...we put Curtis' name on it too hoping he was going to join in the celebration. Curtis is Apr. 17
Mason Apr. 20
We celebrated Sat...April 17th

After the presents, the family was over for a picnic at the apartment park, then we headed over to Boondocks for some family fun! And that is what we did....it was a blast.

My two handsome boys waiting for their turn on the rookie carts....then they told Colby he was too big, so we took him to the adult ones.....lol

Go Mason Go!!!

I see you Colby...and will beat you!!

Me and Mason made a good team....and we beat Colby. But we did have a super good start.
Happy Birthday Mason. You are such a wonderful person. I know this has been hard on you....but We are going to be OK. I promise. We are a team....the best team EVER! I love you with all my heart. Thanks for all your help. I will never leave you. I am here for you ANYTIME!! Happy Birthday Son....

Mekelle's Update.......

I miss him
I miss it being Me, Denny, Colby, Amy, Mason, and Ryanne
I miss being a family
I miss him holding me, saying everything will be ok
I miss HIM, who he was
When will it stop hurting?
Why so easy for him to move on but so hard for me?
Why is it that we don't even exist to him, like we never happened but yet I can not forget?
I hate seeing Colby upset because he wants to live with his Mom and his Dad
I miss who he use to be....
Was that the real Denny? Or is this New Denny the Denny he always was?
When does this get easier?
Maybe I am not as strong as I thought....
Maybe this is harder than I thought it was going to be?
Maybe I just need a down day, do I get a down day?
Why does he get to be happy...I want to be happy...I WAS happy
What happened?

Here is to.......NEW BEGINNINGS!!

Guess it is time to turn the page and start the next chapter cause I know this is not the end!

Talk about starting fresh.....I have moved into my own place (an apartment), will be getting laid off soon and have decided to take some time with the kids this summer and then my plans are to go back to school this fall. I would like to be a school teacher or school counselor. I was thinking what do I want to be when I grow up?? Cuz I should decide, I have a family to take care of and losing my job, I need to get this done. And when I realized what I want to do, I am actually really excited about it!! Then, with the divorce and the car being to Denny and his Mom....I was in need of my own car. I had an idea of what I wanted...a small SUV. I was lucky enough to have the company of my Popps, Steve. He helped me to make sure I made the right choice. We went to a few places, but fell in love with our first stop....the guys at the dealership really helped me out considering my situation. I would like to introduce you to my newest beauty.........

She is a Montero Sport with a sunroof and tinted windows. She has 4 wheel drive for our family camping adventures.

Now, I just need to think of a name...My bike is Cosmo, so can't use that. Any ideas?

I know all these changes may seem crazy considering I am losing my job...but, these are things I needed to get while I am approved. Then once I am laid off, I will get 6 weeks severance, a stay bonus, and have figured out the unemployment...should survive! Then will go back to school and look for a job in the fall. Don't know if this plan is smart, but it is a plan...and I am sticking to it!!

Easter At Lagoon!

The Easter Bunny brought us Season Passports to Lagoon! The kids were so excited! We have not been there in years, with everything, the Easter Bunny thought it would be good for our family to have some fun this summer....Ryanne was still getting over an ear infection, so she got to spend time with her dad!

Me and my buddy, Mason on the sky ride

Amy and Colby about to get off the sky ride

Mason won this Polar Bear on a game, I was so proud of him

Amy got Colby to go on her favorite

This was Mason's favorite ride....the Egg Drop. He went on it over and over again. I just love seeing him smile. Does not happen all the time, so when I get to see it--It is worth it!!

Me and Amy on my childhood favorite...Puff

Check out these two...front row on Puff!! I know, so daring!

Colby and Amy on the train!! Choo Choo

The weather was gloomy, but did not scare us away. We had so much fun! We were able to walk right onto any of the rides! It was so wonderful seeing the smiles and giggles. I am so lucky to have these kids in my life. I am not saying it has been easy...cuz it has not been easy at all. But seeing the kids wake up Easter morning and to hear Colby say "No.....Way!" when he saw what the bunny brought, made it all worth it. This is the life I want.......that will never change.