Bella's Blessings

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Finley Grace Turns Six

We celebrated Finley's 6th birthday at Chuck E Cheese in January with her friends and family. I love Chuck E Cheese Birthday parties! All of my children had a Chuck E Cheese birthday party. Some even had two! Here's to my first Granddaughter and the special moments you have brought into my life! Your Bella and Pops love you.

Here are some pictures of the Fabulous Finley and the party:

Count Your Blessings, Bella

Granddaughters

God has blessed us with 4 beautiful granddaughters.

Finley Grace, 6

Riley Hope, 2

Corrina Lynn, 8 mts

Annabelle Louise, 8 mts

When I was younger, I always wanted daughters. Kirk came from a family of 3 boys and I knew we would just have boys. Was I wrong, God blessed Kirk and I with both and we had 2 boys and 2 girls! My Grandsons are absolutely wonderful and adorable. I love playing with them. My Granddaughters are just as wonderful and adorable. We have tons of fun together. I look forward to many, many more years of fun and talks with "Bella." I saw a very cool post in Facebook the other day as a tribute to a friend's grandmother:

" Feel blessed having had my angel for as long as I did. She was no typical grandma... She was my nanny... My best friend ... My Ma-Nanz. She would take a lemon drop shot, curse like a sailor, yell JACKKKK and make me laugh until I just about peed my pants. She was my other mother (udder-mudder as she always said). We'd stay up late sharing stories while doing our nails, we'd go on cruises, get froyo, share each other's sweaters and even saw Chippendales in Vegas together."

Now that is the kind of Bella I want to be. Right now I enjoy all my grandchildren and have special relationships with each one. Here are some of the highlights of spring with my Granddaughters.

Here's to all my Girls:

"My angels. (my daughter and my granddaughter)"

There are no words to explain of my love,
for my angels sent to me from above.
They are my heartbeat, they are my life,
i'll be there for them through happiness and strife.
I'll never judge. Just understand,
when things don't turn out the way that they planned.
I'm a shoulder to cry on, i'll share in their glee,
because my angels are so precious to me.
I'm a mam, i'm a nana and i am their friend,
on who's love and support, they can always depend.
Whatever decisions in life that they make,
I'll be there right beside them with each step that they take.
To encourage and advise every step of the way,
to ensure that tomorrow brings a brighter day.
My love for my angels will grow beat by beat,
my heart it is theirs, they make me complete.

Count Your Blessings, Bella

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

God Bless Annabelle Louise

We headed down to san Antonio and spent New Years Day with Brooke and family. We also celebrated the baptism of Annabelle Louise.

It was such a special day as Annabelle wore the same dress that Brooke was baptised in. The dress was made by my dear friend Mary Allen 28 years ago. I think they look alot alike!

Annabelle Louise 2015

Brooke Marie 1987

More Pics of Bella and the boys in San Antonio:

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Welcome 2015

New Years 2015!

Kirk and I celebrated at the STARS game.

We then went to some dear friends house Mark and Dana and made some great memories. We remembered about the days when we would leave all 8 children ( thanks Sheree Rodriguez) and go to dinner and a movie on New Years. We would celebrate at one of our houses and bring in the New Years together. It is great to get back together with lifelong friends and create new memories!

So I always pick a word of the year and my word of the year is:

persevere

be determined or resolved, carry on, continue, endure, go on, hang on, hold fast, hold on (informal) keep going, keep on or at, keep one's hand in, maintain, persist, plug away (informal) pursue, remain, stand firm, stay the course, stick at or to

Last year my word was te·na·cious

[tuh-ney-shuhs]

adjective

1. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of )

2. pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.

3. holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough

As the definition states, having tenacity means being persistent. Some people are born with tenacity. Others acquire it. Regardless, it is a key ingredient for success in life.

I was tenacious about getting healthy and getting a principal job.

This year I will persevere in these area as well. I will continue to grow in my leadership skills and continue my healthy journey!

Lots to be thankful for in 2015!

Count Your Blessing, Bella

Christmas Babies

Our family is so blessed to have three birthdays around Christmas:

Good blessed Kirk and I with Abbey Christine on December 27th.

Our Grandson Caleb August was also born on December 27th.

Our first grandchild Finley grace was born on December 26th.

We celebrated these three wonderful birthdays at the ranch this year.

Finley had a frozen party with snowballs and all

Caleb had a Bob the Builder party

Abbey had her favorite cookie cake and games party

Lots of celebrating!

Have a wonderful happy, healthy birthday and many more to come. Happy Birthday!

Count Your Blessings, Bella

Christmas Memories

This was our Christmas card this year:

We had a few activities at the ranch.

Packing bags for the homeless:

Lots of cuddle time:

The great ginger bread house contest:

We had a wonderful Christmas season full of love and warmth of family smothered in the love of Jesus Christ our Savior.

Count Your Blessings, Bella

Christmas is in the Air

The holidays are upon us. Kirk and I had some parties and a Christmas concert. Christmas is such a great time of year to spend with family and friends. We were able to see most of our friends and all of our family. We love this time of year. My favorite quote is "let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me". I found a new peaceful place and that is with my family, children and grandchildren. We created many Christmas memories. Here is December 2014!

The Dallas kids Christmas Program: