Another good week-end draws to a close. I enjoyed another OSU game with my husband. Boy that's fun. Especially when they win. GO BUCKS!!! Kerri, the boys, Jen, Mikey and Deanna spent the afternoon with us today. Mikey seems to be getting into the habit of Sunday being "Mom and Dad day". We had a relaxing time playing games, eating and just hanging out. Mom stopped by for a while too. Jen showed me how to buy songs to put on my IPOD I am going to treat myself to tomorrow. I need something to help pass the time on the cardio machines. I get really bored. I'll be shocked if I do it without another house call from good old Jen. She even hooked up Mike's X-em radio whatcha-call-it that he won at market. She is amazing. Looking forward to another week. Lots to do.

Back from Pittsburgh with my daughter. It was a very successful trip to IKEA. We returned with a new crib, changing table and comfy chair for mommy for feeding time. We had a really good time but I really need to confess something. I probably ate more crap than I have eaten in a long time. I really don't want to list everything because it was really bad. Just leave it that I didn't stick with the soup and salad at Olive Garden and I really, really love gourmet malted milk balls. Unfortunately, that was just the tip of the iceberg. But confession is good for the soul and the gym is good for the body, soooo off I go to put two days in Pittsburgh behind me. Mike is coming home today hopefully. I'm really glad!! And thanks Kerri for a fun time. If Eric asks me about your food choices I've got your back. Never fear. That's what Mom's are for.

I heard this song for the first time yesterday and it blew me away. I think we have all been here at one time or another. I've been praying for some people that are living this today. I just wanted to share these words

I was sure by now that You would have reached down and wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say "Amen" and it's still raining.

As the thunder rolls I barely hear you whisper through the rain - "I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.

I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You arae who You are no matter where I am.
Every tear I've cried, You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm.

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry, You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone, How can I carry on
If I can't find You?

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth.

I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
Every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I thank God for His faithfulness even when we can't see His hand.

It is Sunday morning and I am praising God this morning. Mike and Mikey just left for a furniture market and as Mike was sharing his feelings about going to beautiful downtown Tupelo Mississippi, Mike quietly said, "I'm glad to be going to Tupelo, a year ago I was in jail and couldn't go anywhere." I tend to get lonely and feel sorry for myself when they are gone, but this trip I am so thankful that I have a son that is alive and on his way to market to work with his Dad. And I have a husband that is happy with his work and is sharing that with his son. So I will go to church this morning with a grateful heart.

I had a great Valentine Day. I spent part of the day with my two littlest valentines and of course my best friend - their Mommy. I was on my way home from dinner with my gorgeous husband and I was reminded of a love song that has always brought out feelings not so much for my husband but for the little boys in my life. Until you are a Nana, it is impossible to know what that kind of love feels like. This song tries to put it into words for me. So this is for Riley and Trey.

Have you ever been in love

You could touch the moonlight
When your heart is shooting stars
You're holding heaven in your arms
Have you ever been so in love

Have you ever walked on air
Ever felt like you were dreaming
When you never thought it could
But it really feels that good
Have you ever been so in love

Have you ever been in love
You could touch the moonlight
When your heart is shooting stars
You're holding heaven in your arms
Have you ever been in love

The time I spent waiting for something
That was heaven sent
When you find it don't let go
I know...

Some place that you ain't leaving
Somewhere your gonna stay
When you finally found the meaning
Have you ever felt this way

The time I spent waiting for something
That was heaven sent
When you find it don't let go
I know...

Cause have you ever been in love
So in love
You could touch the moonlight
You can even reach the stars
Doesn't matter near or far
Have you ever been so in love

I've been blessed with far more love than I deserve.

Some say love, it is a river,
That drowns the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor,
That leaves your soul to bleed.

Some say love, it is a hunger,
An endless aching need.
I say love, it is a flower,
And you, it's only seed.

It's the heart, afraid of breaking,
That never learns to dance.
It's the dream, afraid of waking,
That never takes the chance.

It's the one, who won't be taken,
Who cannot seem to give.
And the soul, afraid of dying,
That never learns to live.

When the night, has been too lonely,
And the road has been too long.
And you think that love is only,
For the lucky and the strong.

Just remember, in the winter,
Far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the suns love,
In the spring, becomes the rose.

Happy Valentine's Day

Another week-end comes to a close. It was good. We had our boys all to ourselves Friday night and Saturday. Took them to see Curious George. They are so much fun. Trey just kept grinning at me through the whole movie as if to say, "Thanks for bringing me Nana". It doesn't get much better than when your 4 yr. old lays next to you in bed and squeezes your hand three times and says, "That means I love you Nana." Be still my heart. What did I do to deserve this?
Then to top off the week-end the Bucks won another big game.
Here's to another good week.

Well, it's another boy!! He's healthy and if he is half as cute as the two we have, we just can't go wrong!! I'm just glad to finally know. It's hard for me to feel like it's real til I know what it is. I just can't wait to get my hands on him.

Good things about this week-end:
Snow
My husband was home
Ohio State Basketball game (We won!!)
Sunday lunch with the Stetlers
Super Bowl game with Mikey
Relaxation

Bad things about this week-end:
Not enough snow
My poor husband had jet lag
Kerri didn't feel well
Too short

Happy Monday!! Here's to a good week. We will find out what Kerri is having tomorrow if the little one cooperates. Plans will start for my new sun room and deck this week. The boys will spend the night with us Friday. Can't complain. Life is good.