The one where i'm thinking about something.

Tonight I was driving home from the store with my 4 year old Eliza and the

car must have seemed quiet because she said,"mom, are you thinking about something?"

The answer was yes. In fact i've been thinking about something since last night and it won't leave me.

I was reading my friend Laura's blog and she had a post about a blog she likes to visit and the story has haunted me. It's about this family......

This story is so sad, and tragic. 

What links me to this woman? Why is my heart broken for her? 

The answer seems obvious.....she is laying in a burn unit fighting for her life, her children are missing her, her husband is in the same situation, her family knows she will never look the same. I could go on and on. 

I am sad. As I read her blog this mom loves her life. She takes the time.

The time to love her husband and her children. I'm sure she is not perfect, but as I read on she became a great example to me.

Too many times I don't stop for the really important things. She does.

I feel like this was a wake up call. I have had these before, but for some reason this feels different. 

She was a mom, loving her family and her savior and now she is being tested....

and even though I don't know her, she had taught me something over these past 24 hours....

take the time to stop and do the things that matter most because will there be a tomorrow? 

The answer is usually a yes to that, but I am gong to blink and Ethan will be on a mission and my baby will be rolling her eyes at me

(ok she already does that but it will be 16 year old eye rolls...way different)

I don't want to have regrets, I know that if this sweet mother loses this battle there will be no regrets....she loved and lived each day....

 and now so am I.

Donate if you can, it will make you feel better.

The one with the first day of firsts.

So its that time of year again, and I am at war with my emotions. My kids were so excited to start school this year, and I am excited too! It's just school makes time go by so fast, and lets face it, i'm not quite ready to have Sam gone all day. He is such a fun kid to be with and I really have been missing him these last couple of days!

I do remember the trill of new school clothes and shoes, hence the picture! We bought these shoes at least a month ago and they were forbidden from wearing them and they were to excited to put them on and finally break them in.

I also love this time of year, excitement fills the air and fall is just around the corner and of course I love a routine and because summer is so chaotic I like getting back in the swing of a schedule.

With all this being said, I am excited for the new school year.

 The kids all love their teachers so what more could I ask for? 

Oh and I'm sure i'll start enjoying some alone time so if anyone

wants to go to lunch.....call me!

ps. when did i get old enough to have a sixth grader? just ask'n.

The one about anniversaries.

Someone tell me how these two yahoo's.......

who still feel this way about each other.......

end up with these four beautiful children in 13 short years? I don't know either but I'm sure glad its happening to me! Happy Anniversary babe,  the best thing about me is you.

I love You!

And in loving memory of this sweet boy, my nephew,

 Nathan Murphy who was taken from our family 4 years ago today. 

We love you Nathan.

The one with my kids.

The one with all the Bear Lake Fun!

So our annual trip to bear lake was a smashing success! 

The kids all had a blast and we found our new favorite place to stay! 

I love traditions and can't wait until next year!!!

The one where I'm ALIVE!!!!!

I'm home, I'm alive, and I had a great time!

And now were off to Bear Lake for some

fun in the sun!!! 

T.T.F.N.!!!!

The one where I leave it all behind!

Soooo i'm out of here to do this all weekend in Jackson Hole and I must say I'm a little scared.

SO if this.... leads to.....

                                                                                this.......

Tell my kids and my dog I love them, and I was just up for an adventure for some lame reason!

I love you all(even you unnamed stalkers!)

Emily.

ps. oh and my mom will be here all weekend with the kiddles so if you need anything just give her a ring!

The one where I want you to come and play!

I got a fun new toy.

Come and play.

I promise we'll have fun.

and laugh.

The one with Owen.

OWEN

What can i say about this adorable little 2 year old,

other than he is adorable!! 

i had so many cute shots of him it was hard to decide which to share!

He is the funniest, talkative little boy. 

When I pulled out this chair he said,

"hey Sister Carmack is that my little chair? Do i get to keep it?"

ok maybe its his little voice and expression that made it funny, but he is highly edible!

thanks for the fun Rach, lets do it again!

The one with the Dancing Queen!

 My sweet baby girl began her quest at being a prima ballerina!

Ok not so much but she did start creative dance today!!!

She was so excited, and right ready to go!

She takes with 4 little friends from our neighborhood.

She is going to have a great year, I think I am as excited as she is!

The one with F.H.E. at G&G's.

Last night the fam gathered at my grandma and grandpa's for F.H.E.
It was a "share your talent" night.
Everyone joined in, from cooking(thanks for dessert mom), to piano, dance, and a little Princess Pat.
It was a really fun night, it was especially neat to have my grandma play the piano for all of us.
She is 90 years old and riddled with arthritis and yet continues to play EVERYDAY!
My kids had a blast" showing off' and being with the family, thanks for the great night!