day 9 & day 10...(oops missed one!)

Day 10....Photo then and now :]
It seems most of what I do in my everyday life centers around the needs of my family.  And so, I think a bunch about the way it used to be, compared to the way it is now.  So this was a great subject for me.  I wouldn't trade any moment, past or present, for anything else :]

My sweet Caitlyn - 1996 - then....

My sweet Caitlyn - 2011 - now!
I love color...I often use it to explain and/or describe people.  When Cait was small I described her as Neon Pink!  As time flew by turning her into an adult...all I can say is she could possibly be the MOST bright Orange person I know!  So much silly-ness and personality bundled up into such a skinny little thing!  

My adorable Sadie - 1999 - then....

My adorable Sadie - 2011 - now!
Music is a big part of our family life!  When Sadie was little her 'song' was "There She Goes" by Sixpence None The Richer.   She has grown into a country girl (but a real 80's hair band groupie at heart :]).  Her song now is "Cowgirls Don't Cry" by Brooks & Dunn.  There's a lot of sweetness but lot's more sarcasim packed into this shortie!

"Little children, headache; Big children, heartache." - Italian Proverb

This is a picture of me with my girls 10 years ago.  In 2001 we visited Epcot Center and it rained like crazy, but we made the best of it...we love hats:]

Here's one of me and my girls now, 2011!  Still making the most of our situation...and some silly hats?!?














Day 9....Something that makes my life EASIER!!!!
Oh how I LOVE this one!  I know exactly...without even a blink...what makes my life easier :]

 

#1. Diet Coke, icy cold.  When I have one in my hand, life is SO much better ;]

#2. Angles & Airwaves/Tom Delounge:  The music gets me going, pumped up!  Makes it easier to get everything done :]

#3.  My med's.  I never wanted to be the 'Mom on Drugs' but sometimes reality deals us issues we don't ask for.  HOWEVER...miracles of modern medicine are amazing and can make lives 100% easier!

#4.  Last but not Least...my belief/faith and testimony that my Father in Heaven loves me.  This makes life so much easier for me :]

I think the thing is...life ISN'T easy.  It's gotta be what we decide to do with it that matters most.  We can open our eye's and be greatful for what we see and open our hearts and be greatful for what receive and what we are able to give.  The more we love others...I think the happier we will be.  And when we're happy it all seems just a little easier.  But that's just me?