Weekend bliss...

It started off with 6hrs of work. Boo! It was slow and boring but I survived and then I was off to Riverside to be with my sweet Ry. I love road trips. It's thinking time for me. Also a time when I can sing at the top of my lungs and nobody minds....Ha! I must have gotten on base at 4:15. I happen to turn down my tunes and roll down my windows to only be listening to a odd clunking noise coming from my girl (car). I'm a super freak when it comes to her well being and I was terrified that something was terribly wrong. Ry looked at it for me and assured me she'll be OK. Ha! Not that easy. Did I mention I'm a a paranoid personality type? I just couldn't relax without knowing what it was or if it was safe to be driven. On our way to Din din I noticed a SEARS auto center. I told Ry "pull in there..let me see if they're open" turned out they were and they kindly took her on a test drive and put in the air and checked her out. They told me that my CV boot was torn and although important should not be dangerous to drive and I'd be OK. That's it, That's all it took for my mind to rest and enjoy my evening. They also did it for FREE! Yup, that's what I said FREE! How nice was that! We enjoyed a lovely dinner at Bj's talkin, and snugglin. It was so nice to be spending time just the two of us. We rarely get the chance between monkeys. I felt like we were 17 again. We headed back to base where we were stayin and enjoyed a beautiful night taking walks, drinking(there might have been a couple of shots in between drinks, but I can't rightfully say so) Ha! talking and just enjoying each others company. Ry had to be back on Duty at 07:00am so I of course slept in. Also very seldomly get to do.

THEN the best part about the trip was we were notified that Wayne and Kristin brought their beautiful little girl in the world at 10:33am on Sunday June 28,2009 . I'm proud to announce Madalynn Jean Mahaffey. Weighing in at 7lbs 12oz and 20inch. I was soooo excited I could hardly stand it and Ryan was ecstatic as well. He managed to escape from duty early so that we could head to the hospital so I ahem I mean WE could hold her and love her. What A joy that baby girl is. She's perfect and beautiful and I love her. Wayne and Kristin are both amazing and already have the most delicious, and perfect little boy Hunter. I just couldn't have been happier for them. A new family of 4! They truly mean the world to me and I'm so thrilled and blessed to be a part of the Mahaffey family. Congratulations Wayne and Kristin!

We wrapped up our hospital visit around 7:30 to endure the looong ride back to Riverside. It was an amazing night, I can still feel the warm breeze on my skin as I hung my arm out the window. The sun was going down and it was just an absolutely beautiful night. Peaceful! Ryan again had to work early the next morning and I was planning on heading back home sometime in the afternoon. So once we arrived on base it wasn't long afterwards we were both snoozing. Ryan and I had lunch together the next afternoon at Chik Fil-A. Let me tell you something that place is AWESOME! Yum! Then I headed out. I was already missing him as I drove away. It was such a nice weekend. Couples tend to get comfortable in the day to day same ole routine but it was nice to rekindle and just be in each other company. I quickly remembered why I love him so darn much and Why he makes me soooo warm and fuzzy inside. Sometimes we may lose it for a bit, but it always finds it way back. Thank you Ry for a wonderful weekend and for making me smile inside and out without even trying. I love you with all that I am. You are amazing!

And yes, my car is sick but she's in the process of being all fixed up! I have had thoughts of replacing her, but I just cant seem to bring myself to doing that. Besides she's almost paid off ! Hope y'all had a super weekend and are taking time to count and appreciate each and every blessing in your lives.



My darling babies, I miss you soooo much. I know you two are having a blast and I cant wait to come and get you guy's next week. My heart is always with you and you are always on my mind. I love you and will see you two soon. Miss you. God bless.

XOXOXOX
Mama

P.S. Iz, hope you enjoy gymnastics tonight!

Schools out...Summer has officially arrived!

This used to be such a happy and exciting time for me. I mean come on, who isn't excited for summer??? ME!!!! For me this means a summer without my kids........For me this is the first summer without them. For me this is a summer that is going to be very hard to get through. For me this is a summer I have to attend summer activities childless. I'm usually so excited about all the things that we can do. Beach, swim at Ry's, BBQ'S.......I miss them already thinking about it. I'll be coming home after work everyday without their welcoming hugs and kisses and screaming and yelling. I complain about it at times, but oh how I miss it when it's not there. I'll be looking in their bedrooms to perfectly made beds and all their toys in the right spots. NOT FAIR! I'm not one to wish away time, but for these next 2 1/2 months...I hope they fly by! For them I'm sure they'll have a wonderful time. It's beautiful where their Dad lives and there is a lot to do. I really hope they have a great time and enjoy! It's just going to be adjustment for Mom.

I think sometimes....When did I sign up for this? Then I quickly snap back into it and realize I DIDN'T sign up for this. This was a situation that was so carelessly handed to me and my kids to deal with. So, that's what I'll have to do. Deal with it and power through it for Izzy and Sabby.

Iz and Sab,

I hope you two have a wonderful time this summer with your Dad. Make lots of stories that you can tell me all about when you get back. I cant wait to hear them. Remember that Mommy is always thinking of you two and loving you to pieces. I will miss you like crazy!

I look forward to picking you up in July for our vacation. It will be so much fun! Till then my babies, I love you and God bless you, talk with you everyday. Always remember "where you were sent from" don't forget! " from heaven to rescue me!" ( :

P.S. Don't forget to say your prayers and Iz brush good. Xoxoxoxo

Love, Mom

Reality check!

First off let me start by saying.....I know blogs are boring without pictures, which is why I lack posts. I am working on that. I'm one that ALWAYS has my camera ready to go, but mine is currently out of service and I'm hoping I'll have a replacement soon....so sorry for my picture less posts.



My baby, Yes my 4 year old son has now just graduated out of training wheels. Yesterday evening we were out side and he was like

"wanna see me ride a bike?"

"Of course" I replied

And off he goes on his sisters old pink and purple bike. Ha! I found out he was able to while he was visiting his Dad in Eureka. (SIGH) I was not the first to witness it but man let me tell you when he took off and I saw my baby riding on two wheels I was slapped in the face that "my baby" is longer a "baby". He's officially a big boy! He was so handsome riding around all proud of himself. He has a very unique way of stopping. He hasn't quite got the brake system down yet so when he's ready to stop he just slows down and falls off. Ha! Very swiftly! Pretty soon I'll be watching him drive off in his car as I just watch him go......I'm so very proud, but so very sad. He comes over to me and said

"are you so proud of me mama"

I just melted....I was moosh!

Time just really flies. It makes you realize that you must always cherish and love your children entirely, everyday, every moment this may be just one little step, but those steps just get bigger and bigger and before I'll know it...they'll be gone and I'll be sitting on my porch remembering this very day. I remember like it was yesterday, Izzy taking off in that very same bike for the first time......Geesh! Even though they are getting bigger, older, and accomplishing great things they will ALWAYS be my babies! ( :



My Poppo,

I am so very proud of you! You are such a big boy and mama couldn't be more thankful or proud that I was chosen to be your mama. I love you with all my heart.

P.S. and always remember that you were sent here to rescue me and I would be nothing without you and your sister. It takes the both of you to complete that phrase. ( : Kisses!


In addition Iz gets braces on Monday. She had her spacers put in this morning and I have already received 3 phone calls from school that she is in pain. So I'm off to rescue her and take her to the orthodontics to replace one of her spacers.......She was thrilled before, now I'm not too sure how she's feeling about the idea. Wish us luck and keep us in your prayers for Iz's comfort and my patience. ( :

30 years of life...

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY to the one who holds my heart.

May it be a wonderful and blessed day.

I love you with all my heart and I couldn't be more proud to have you as my companion.

You truly are a wonderful man, father, son, brother and friend.

I am so lucky and thankful that God brought you into our lives.

Enjoy your day Honey!

XOXOXOX

Once upon a Mother's Day..

What a wonderful Day! It was beautiful out, clear and sunny, a tad of a breeze, and HOT! I was so anxious to see my babies I could hardly drive home fast enough.....We went to brunch with my Mom and Dad. It was yummy but very filling. The Kids then wanted to go to the park. We played baseball and walked but got way to hot and decided to head to the grocery store for some COLD delicious Big Stick's. Mmmmmm We wondered Up to Mommy's room and relaxed and watched Beverly Hills Chihuahua. I knew their dad was coming to pick them up at 4 for the remainder of his weekend so I knew I had to love em' all up enough to last me. ) :

Although I hated that I had to say Good bye we had a wonderful day! I'm so very blessed to have two amazing little creatures to care for and love. They are truly my world and before I was a mother I never even imagined knowing or feeling a love this great. Before I was a mom I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache wonderment or the satisfaction of being a mom. I didn't know that I was capable to feel this much. It is truly a blessing. They truly were my angels sent from heaven to rescue me.

Dear my precious Izzy and Sabby,

Thank you for a wonderful day filled with your smiles and laughter. I can never express enough the joy you two bring to my life. It is honor being your Mommy and you make me so proud. I love you with all of my heart.

XOXOXO
Mama

I finished my day up with a nice BBQ at Wayne and Kristin's. It was very lovely sitting out on the patio. The food was delicious. Ryan's Mom and Grandma were there along with Ry's Aunt Janice and Uncle Stan and all his cousins, Jaime, Kody, and Ashley. It was a great end to a wonderful day! I hope all you Mother's and Mother's to be had a blessed day!

On a getaway...

I find myself drifting off to Hawaii today. Probably because I haven't been on a vacation since 2005. It was the most beautiful place I had ever seen. It was my first plane ride and first "real" vacation ever! I remember the nervousness I'd felt getting on the plane and leaving my babies behind. Oddly enough I remember thinking..." if I were to die right now at least it would be over a beautiful ocean" Hahaha After a 5 hour flight I could hardly take the anticipation anymore...I couldn't walk fast enough or cut anyone off fast enough to get off that plane onto Hawaiian land. I can feel the warm breeze on my face like it was yesterday, the smell of the beautiful lei around my neck I was presented with. The feeling of complete and utter relaxation and thrill for uncharted territories. I was a new person that day......

I had a permanent smile on my face. Our hotel was beautiful it was right on the beach. I really felt like I was on top of the world. The sand on the beach was like lotion between my toes....the water was like a bath tub. The most wonderful part of the days were the AMAZING sunsets...Oh my goodness! I definitely know God is all around, but during this vacation I saw his glory! It was just so gorgeous! There was a lot of families on the beach and I can remember feeling sad because I knew that my kids would have loved it there too. It was my first time away from them longer than a day or so and that really was hard for me. Looking back now, I wish I would have taken more in.....by the end of our trip I was so anxious to get back to them I stopped enjoying what was all around me and now I regret that. Probably because the chances of me getting back there are pretty darn slim right now.

I long for that feeling of freedom and beauty again. Where my troubles were really miles away and behind me. Its been some really hard times for me lately and I just would give ANYTHING to go back to this place. To feel rejuvenated! I hope that I can return one day with The Love of My Life and take those extra moments that I didn't take the first time around to truly enjoy my surroundings and just breathe the beauty once again. So today the images run through my head of me walking on the beach as the sun is going down, lotion between my toes, the sound of ukuleles all around, the smell of coconut lotion.....and the feeling of peace. Today I am on a mental getaway.

God bless ( :

New schedules..

Well I have been fortunate enough to have a Monday through Friday job for the past 8 years, but recently I have been asked to work every other Saturday from 8-2pm and have that Monday off. At first I was like ummmmm...I guess so! I have been doing this now for a couple months now and actually I must admit It's really really nice.



8-2 isn't that bad anyways so its almost like having a 3day weekend every other week. I don't have to rush around Sunday evenings getting laundry done, kids ready...I'm so much more relaxed. I spend my Mondays taking my Iz to school, hanging out just me and Sab. Every once and a while enjoying a nice lunch with my mama. I get to pick Iz up from school and kinda pretend for that day that I'm actually doing all the Mom duties I so very wish I could do everyday. I'm even able to make a good dinner without rushing around.



So here I sit in a nice clean house looking out my sliding glass window to an amazingly beautiful day getting ready to make my son a cheese samich. ( : Feeling very relaxed and blessed! Now if only Ry could land that awesome job on base he's been trying so hard to get than maybe I can do this a little more often....Hee hee Hint, Hint..nudge, nudge.....

I know, in God's time! ( : Happy Monday!