Labor Day, etc...

I was kind of disappointed because we hadn't planned anything for Labor Day, and we always cook out or something. But, I was ok with it because my mind was a little overwhelmed thinking how last Labor Day was when my G-ma passed away. I just can NOT get over the fact that it has now been a year since I've seen her precious face. Last Labor Day was on Sept. 3RD, but I will always remember Labor Day as the day she passed away no matter the date, because that is just how I feel. Anyway, I really miss her, and my heart breaks for my mother who I know is missing her own mother so much right now.

Anyway, I was wallowing in my despair when about 11:00 am David told me his family was coming out to cook out. "EXCUSE ME, What did you say"??!! Yes, that's right, he planned a cookout and did not EVEN tell me. I had about two hours before they got there, we had no food to cook, and I needed to spend a little time on the house. I thought I might strangle this man. But, I didn't...
I cleaned.
He went to the store.
His family came out.
We grilled.
We ate.
Had good conversation.
Kids played.
They went home.
I cleaned up.
I was glad to have my mind on something else.
That was our Labor Day :-).

On Sunday my Mom & niece came over for a little while. My Dad was over and we snapped some shots of Izzy & Keyli jumping on the trampoline.
Yes, their hair is unkempt and Izzy is in her jammies, but I love these shots...
for me there is just something about them, they look soooo happy...

& this one is my FAVORITE...

While they were jumping, the boys were inside playing. At one point Joseph bursts out the back door, ran over to a tree, and sat down and started pouting. I went over to see what was wrong (Andrew had hurt his feelings)...I didn't know my Dad had snapped this shot, but I thought it was a sweet moment.
I love that boy...


Hope you all had a fabulous holiday and got to take it easy. This morning it was back to school & normal life for us...hope your week is blessed.
Love to you all...
~K

PS. I wanted to share this prayer that was in my "The Power of a Praying Parent" devotional:

Lord, flood my child with Your love and wash away all fear and doubt. Give them a sense of Your loving presence that far outweighs any fear that would threaten to overtake them. Help them to rely on Your power in such a manner that is establishes strong confidence and faith in You.

Amen.