Rest Easy, Ryan

My cousin, Ryan passed away. 

He was the oldest of us cousins on my mom's side. 

It was very sudden, but he passed in his sleep so it was peaceful. 

We celebrated his life this past weekend. 

I did love looking at all of the photos and found this one. 

We all celebrated our birthdays together when we were younger. 

Enjoy the young Sara and Ryan.

Colorado 2024

 The girls had a 4 day weekend. 

So, I also decided to take a few days off and we booked flights to Colorado! 

I like to go out at least once a year to see my Aunt Carol and my cousin, Robin. 

What we didn't expect was TWO FEET OF SNOW! 

But we made the best of it. Lots of indoor activities, one day of sunshine, many visits, In N Out, and 2 books. All is right in the world. 

Grateful

Without going into too much detail, those who are close know. 

I wanted to take a minute to share how grateful I am for happiness and health. 

I am grateful for my husband and everything he does for our family. 

I am grateful for my girls, whom I love so much. 

I am grateful for my family and friends who love us and willing to step in when we need you. 

Times can be scary and at the end of the day, love your people. 

The small things don't matter. 

 

Ink Session {Ava's First Tattoo!}

 Ava approached me about a year ago regarding getting a tattoo. 

I just mmm-hhhmm because I thought it would go away. It didn't. 

Once I realized she was serious, I told her to bring me a few designs that she wanted and I had to approve. I wanted to make sure it was something that would age well. Basically not make a stupid mistake like her mom did at 23. 

She brought me three amazing designs and honestly, I would have approved all of them. 

It took some time but she finally picked her favorite and we all LOVE it! 

John and I had been talking about getting a matching tattoo. 

We didn't want anything cheesy but also something that was special to us. 

We decided on a lyric from our wedding song. 

When I Look Into Your Eyes by Firehouse. 

'Cause I see everything 

When I look at you

It's so true. 

Goodbye, Braces!

 Ava Kate is having a BIG year. Not only is she a licensed driver, she is finally BRACES FREE! 

She has been in braces off and on for almost five years. 

And wow, what a smile! 

Halloween 2024

 So many things look differently at my girls get older. 

Halloween is one of them. 

We still managed to squeeze a few things in. 

Ava Kate participated in a Trunk or Treat for the school. She earned points for her FFA class. 

Addy Grace dressed up as a cowgirl for cheer practice. I giggled all day at her little face. She was so freaking cute! 

But opted for a sloth for actual Trick or Treat. 

Family candy day at Nates! 

Followed by a cousin trip to the Pumpkin Patch! 

Ava, Lisa and friends had a big Halloween party! 

Then actual Trick or Treat. 

The cousin group is smaller and Addy was sad. 

She kept saying she missed the old days. 

The weather cooperated for a bit until it started to pour! 

We made the best of it. 

The big cousins took Addy. 

Addy said they were lame. Ha!