Happy Birthday Mira!!

I cannot believe that my sweet little girl is SIX today! It was just seven years ago when my Dr. told me if you want any more kids you better start trying now because I'm sure you will have a hysterectomy by the time you are 35. Well, four months later I was pregnant with Mira! And I did have a hysterectomy four years after I had Mira.
Let me tell you, she is quite the little lady. At times, I cannot believe the things that actually come out of her mouth (not bad things, they are mostly funny) or how she bosses her big brother around. I have been amazed to watch this huge personality come out of such a small child. Six years have just flown by.
She is my world! Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter, I love you with all my heart.
Mira at 5 months old.

Mira 2 years old.

Mira at 4 years old.

Mira at 5




We love you!

Where did the Summer Go?

Didn't it seem as though when you were little - life just stood still? I remember always over hearing my parents saying "wow, time has just flown by". Well, I guess I must be officially old because , wow has time flown by!! I cannot believe that summer is over and that school started last Tuesday.
We had such a wonderful summer - we spent time at the cabin, we went swimming, spent time with friends and family, the kids took their first plane ride, the list goes on and on.
Here are some pictures of our lovely summer:
Our flowers:



The Children's Flint Festival:



Kids just having fun:





Family and Friends:











What a beautiful summer we had spending time with family and friends! I truly feel blessed each day!

Buckman Family Vacation

A few weeks ago, we flew to Virginia to visit one of my best friends and her family. I have known the Dancing Queen for about 11 years or even longer! We met working at a Youth Shelter, right out of college. So of course, we have been through a lot. She is married to a wonderful man and has two beautiful children. Here are a few pictures from our lovely visit: