Summer has offically started!

School has once again closed it's doors and so begins the wonderful season of summer. I spent this last year caring for Tessa, Truman and Brenna while Bev was at work. She usually helps with summer school but not this time! Hooray for me, that gives me nearly ten weeks to deep clean the house, get some more rooms painted and stay up as late as I want to! I am a true night owl for sure. One of my biggest projects this summer is a remodel job that I am getting bids on now. Our side screened in patio will become an all purpose room aka Derrell and my bedroom. Once we move in it will be time to begin moving Mom down here with us. Losing Daddy has been so hard for all of us and I don't want her to be alone in MO so the two upstairs bedrooms will be hers. I think it will be an adjustment but more for her. I am used to having the kids in and out most anytime and the noise can get crazy! so one more fits easy. This weekend is Memorial weekend and I am so proud to be the daughter, sister, neice, in-law, cousin,mother and wife of service members. They and their families have given with sacrifice to keep us safe to enjoy the simplest of things. We are grilling out, maybe playing in the water--our pool is OPEN! and just enjoying each other. Being grateful for freedom and even greater, being grateful for grace. Happy Memorial Day- hug a soldier!