Alisha's 15th B-Day...

So today my youngest turned 15 and now has her learner permit. YIKES! 

How Did time go by so fast!?!? 

 Of course Grandma S. came by earlier and then the A's came to celebrate with us. Earlier we took Ryann and Alisha's friend Ashley Z. to Mi Ranchito for her birthday dinner. Then Uncle Steve and Aunt Jen came over for some cake. It was a good time.

 Silly Taisha.

 We had no caaandles so we lit matches. This was quite tricky and we had to havae a lot of people to help to make it work. Why do I always forget candles? Duh Desirae.

 Ryann came up with the cutest idea for a gift. She had a lot of friends and family members write a note for her to open on a day she needed it.

 Happy Birthday Alisha!!! We are so blessed to have you in our lives.

We gave Alisha a nook for reading and going online, a water bottle from Skyler, and other fun stuff.

Color Me Happy...

 Lucky Alisha got to go to the Festival of Colors with her BFF Cousin Ryann. They had a blast. Thanks Steve and Jen for including her in all your fun adventures. You are the best!

Unloveable...

This is how I feel around __________. I won't say who they all are. 


"Unloveable"Plumb

I make you uncomfortable
When I'm around
You always find a reason
To shut me out
You don't understand me
So you push me away
And you claim
Jesus lets you live that way
Tell me

Why me?
Why am I not welcome in your company?
Why do you treat me like an enemy?
If you believe the way you say you do
Oh, then why am I unlovable to you?
Oh, why am I unlovable to you?

She's got a child
And no place to live
But all we can think
About is our politics
Where is the love now
Oh, that we talk so much about
That we shout
Cause I don't think she sees it
She's saying

Why me?
Why am I not welcome in your company?
Why do you treat me like an enemy?
If you believe the way you say you do
Oh, then why am I unlovable to you?
Oh, why am I unlovable to you?

So we say we love Jesus
But didn't we kill Him?
Cause we thought He was different
What was He thinking
What was He feeling
I bet He was saying

Why me?
Why am I not welcome in your company?
Why do you treat me like an enemy?
If you believe the way you say you do

Tell me, why me?
Why am I not welcome in your company?
Why do you treat me like an enemy?
If you believe the way you say you do
Oh, then why am I unlovable to you?
Oh, why am I unlovable to you?
Oh, why am I unlovable?

In loving Memory...

The most Beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern.

Beautiful people do not just happen. 

-Elizabeth Kubler Ros

I admit I am still having grieving for my niece Keisha.

The two times I saw her was in February when she came to get her couches. She kept hugging me and telling me she loved me. I admit I was a little cold to her due to her situation, but I still loved her. She sooo needed love.

The very last time was at her sister's wedding, which the two of us were NOT INVITED to by someone but Arista, the sister my other niece, made sure we were there for her wedding last April. 

Someone tried to kick me out, but I stood my ground and sat with family. This is when Keisha came up to me and laid on my lap crying for her mistakes and her little girl Jayden. 

She so badly wanted to have her back , but couldn't get there. She asked me what should she do? I told her knew what she needed to do. She needed to get off drugs and get a job. She just kept cuddling me and I loved her back...

I knew she felt alone and guilty which drove her deeper into her despair and escaping it.

This moment I will always treasure, for a very broken angel came to me for love and forgiveness and I could give that to her.

I wish I could have done more, to save her. It hurts so bad that she is gone.

Keisha, you are forever in my heart!

See you soon probably.

Keisha...

I am having the hardest time with you gone...

 I am so heartbroken.

I will miss your sweet smile. Your silliness and love.

But this is not the end and I know I will see you again and that you are now on a greater journey. And that you will now be watching over your sweet angel Jayden.

You will be in my heart forever!!!

So with a sad heart I must say goodbye to a great niece, cousin, mommy, sister, granddaughter and friend.

  

Summerfest..

Handsome little Beckham.

Daddy's girl.

I miss going riding. :(

My Grandparents L. had two Volkswagen Rabbits when I was young. I had almost forgot.

Autumn, Shelby, Farrah, Trisha and Isabel.

I actually have proof that McKenna and Alisha were there. 

Taisha was with friends watching it elsewhere and Skyler was in the parade.

 Littlest A loves the parade!

 Look at sweet Miss Lilly. Her daddy gave her a mustache and beard of cotton candy. I am surprised she just stood there letting it happen. I hated being sticky and would have flipped out. Hahaha.

 Alisha is beautiful!

 CRAP, a picture with my glasses on!

 Love my family!

 We went to the parade with The Martin's, The 4A's and Doug's family.

 Cutest Farrah!

 Me and my Aunya!

 Tiny tiny Isabel Sommers.

 Trish the dish with sweet Isabel.

 Doug with Beckham.

 Aunya, Austin and Alisha.

 We LOVE Yorkies!!

 This was just plain creepy to me.

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Here comes UVU!!!

 There is one of the newest members of the spirit squad. My Skyler!

 I wasn't fast enough.

I love faeries!

 I love all military things!

 For our Auctober who loves Rapuzel