MELS BLOG

Cruise 2010

2010-07-02T19:14:00.000-07:00

Went on my first cruise with the girls. This was a great weekend. I took some great pictures. I will post them for you to see.

WINTER WINTER WINTER

2010-02-09T17:54:00.000-08:00

Long Winter

2010-02-09T17:41:00.000-08:00

Wow its been to long since I did this. It was a quick summer but it has been a pretty long winter. Just when you think you are done it snows again. I think it has been a reacord breaking winter here in Virginia. I don't think I like the snow any more. I will post some pictures. My Aunt Paula (who was also my Godmother)passed away this week. It hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. I hadn't seen her in over 25 years. We were planning on having a little reunion this summer. I was so looking forward to seeing her. I really wish I hadn't waited so long. She will never get to see my boys and for that I am truely sad. They would have benefitted from knowing her. I have few memories of my dads side of the family but I do remember the love I always felt around Aunt Paula. She would send me little notes and tell me how proud she was of me. I am greatful that I was in contact with her. Finding her and Aunt Kay was a good thing. No matter what my dad does they are still family and if I've learned anything its that you should never take that for granted. They won't be there forever no matter what you believe or want. Take time everyday to make those moments count.

2009-07-31T20:05:00.000-07:00

I just really love this picture. Tomorrow is Kyles 14th birthday. I can't believe it. He has a friend spending the night tonight and tomorrow we are taking him out to lunch. He has really changed a lot in the last 6 months and not just in the fact that he has grown probably 5 inches. He is going to high school in the fall and he is going unmedicated for the first time since he was 5. Very scary for this ole mom.

2009-06-20T16:12:00.000-07:00

The best day we have had as a family in a long time. The boys got along and actually had a good time. They were laughing and running. Did my old heart a world of good. It is these little moments that get me through all the rest.

Zac Brown Band

2009-06-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

This was dinner before the ZBB concert. It was the same weekend as the Legwarmers. I think we realized that one concert a weekend was probably enough. Had a lot of fun though. ZBB was playing at the Birchmere in Alexandria. It was a pretty small place but the sound was awesome. They really put on a great show. Worth seeing over and over.

Legwarmers again agian and again

2009-06-15T18:55:00.000-07:00

Another Legwarmers concert. They are so much fun. This was a friday night and we were all really exausted. Found the wonders of red bull though. Really does wake you up :)

Teenagers

2009-06-15T18:50:00.000-07:00

It has been a rough sophmore year. I am really hoping that X's junior year is much better. We only have a day and a half left of this year. He isn't going to pass at least english. Maybe more but he will definitley be in summer school for english. I am working summer school this summer too. I will be the secretary. Its a little scary but exciting. I haven't worked a desk in a long long time. Kyle is going off all his meds this summer. He will be going to high school next year. eekkk. I just want to see how he does off the meds. He is getting so tall. He has grown 4 inches since December. He will pass me by very soon. Thats about it from here for now. Going to post some more pictures now

Good friends and a glass of wine

2009-05-17T19:00:00.001-07:00

A wonderful day at the winery. Very relaxing. The sun was out and it was perfect.I really needed it. Thank you

2009-04-11T13:58:00.000-07:00

I have to post the pictures of my first hike on the appalachian trail. I have always wanted to do this and I can now say I have. It was very cold and very windy. We camped in a thorny patch on monday night and there were snow flurries all day tuesday. It was an interesting trip and I think I would do it again. Maybe in June. I have to say I wasn't as sore as I thought I would be. I was nice to be with great people and the boys were all pretty fun too. I do have a couple of pictures to post to prove we were there. There are also some great shots of the landscape. Beautiful!!

2009-04-11T13:49:00.000-07:00

This was a great day. Cathy and I dropped off the boys to begin their 5 day hike and we headed to a few wineries. It was beautiful weather. We relaxwd and just really enjoyed the day. Doesn't get any better than that. Can you see the moon behind the tree?

Skiing

2009-02-15T17:05:00.000-08:00

Yes I went skiing. The first time since I was 18. I went with the youth from church and I had a lot of fun. My favorite part was taking pictures. ( ha ha) The mountain did beat me and I was done skiing after a few hours. I did come home with a few suvoiners. Bruised ribs and a bruised backside. Lots of padding so the latter didn't really hurt. The ribs however ..........

ZBB and LBT

2009-02-15T16:56:00.001-08:00

Wednesday night at the 9:30 club. We were all pretty tired the next day but it was so worth it. If you have never heard of Zac Brown Band I would look them up. They are so much fun and I can't wait to see them again. Little big town was also a very good band. They were really good.

Last Few Months

2009-02-15T16:41:00.000-08:00

I wish I was a better writer so that I could put this in writing better. I will just put it down from my heart. It has been a long while since I posted and I will post some pictures in a minute. It has been a challenging few months but we are coming out of it. Alex has been put through a lot for a 16 year old but I am hopeful that he will be a better person for it. He lost a good friend this week and I think that is very hard for him. He has such a big heart that he has been trying to help everyone through their grief. I wish there was more I could do for him. All I can do is be here to listen to him when he wants to talk. Kyle is growing up too. He is starting to really put in to action some of the coping skills we have worked on for him. He has a way to go but when you see where he has been it is major.I would really like to express my gratetude for my friends. I don't think I could have gotten through parts of the last few months without the help and support of a few wonderful people. I am a very lucky girl.I don't think I have anything else for tonight. I am much better with pictures so I will post some of those now.

Happy New Year

2009-01-10T10:02:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year. 2009 is going to be a wonderful year. Wonderful friends and a terrific family how could it not be. I am very blessed and even though I loose sight of that sometimes I am grateful for everything that life has given me.

Thanksgiving

2009-01-10T09:57:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving in virginia beach. Are they the cutest kids ever.

2008-11-16T15:46:00.000-08:00

I love this time of year. The colors are beautiful.

Another Winery

2008-11-16T15:40:00.000-08:00

Actually same winery different day.We went to 2 this day and had a really good day.Good friends and a glass of wine

happy memories

2008-11-06T19:05:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite Kyle and Racqui picture. David and Alex were outside washing the car. Aren't they the cutest.

Homecoming Part 2

2008-10-15T19:52:00.000-07:00

Okay so I posted to early. This was Alex's first official dance. Aren't they to cute. I have to say that I am really enjoying the teen years. He has his moments but for the most part he is a wonderful young man. I am a very proud mom.

Homecoming Dance 10-11-08

2008-10-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

2008-10-12T16:08:00.000-07:00

Well it was another busy weekend but a fun one. We went to see the legwarmers as you can see. (they are the 80's cover band that we see all the time) We only get to see them once a year outside like this. It was a beautiful day .The weather was perfect all weekend. I found another church to. It is a good weekend when I can find an old church.

2008-10-05T11:50:00.000-07:00

I forgot to post these. As you can tell I am playing catch up with my blog. This is a legwarmers concert that we went to a while ago. We had a really great night. The music was awesome as always and we had a really great group of people. Hopefully we will be able to go soon. Our schedules are all so crazy these days.

2008-10-05T11:47:00.000-07:00

This is a really neat church I found in Manassas. I thought it looked cool.

Davids birthday

2008-10-05T11:43:00.001-07:00

David even sang. It was a surprise party and I really got him. Alex kept him out running errands. Alex did a great job. David didn't see it coming at all. I thought he was going to fall over. It was a really good night. I think everyone had a really good time. I don't think I will be able to surprise him ever again but I would love to have another party.

2008-10-05T11:38:00.000-07:00

Another trip to a winery. It was Cathy's birthday. I liked this one but I like the first one better. I am learning a thing or two. I think after twenty or thirty more trips I will have the wine thing down

Washington D.C.

2008-08-14T07:33:00.001-07:00

Went to the gardens and saw some parts of D.C. I hadn't seen before. Ate at a very interestng restaurant. It really was a great weekend.

girls weekend

2008-08-14T07:28:00.000-07:00

Spent the weekend in D.C. just the girls. It was wonderful. It did go by way to fast though. I wish it could have lasted a lot longer.Can't wait til next time.

wine tasting with friends

2008-08-14T07:23:00.000-07:00

My first wine tasting. I had a great time. Meet some interesting people and saw some beautiful landscapes. Oh yeah had some good wine too.

Summer Is Here

2008-06-20T17:25:00.000-07:00

Okay school is out. Yeah. I should be able to up date this a little more often( at least til september). Not that there is anything exciting going on around here. I am going to have a little surgery on the 27th, Kyle and David are going to boy scout camp on the 29th, and Alex starts summer school on the 30th. Not a terribly exciting summer but I will take it. With a good family and really good friends to spend it with it should be great.I hope everyone has a great summer and I will post some pictures as soon as I get some up.

Little Old Birke

2008-04-29T19:12:00.000-07:00

Okay, isn't she just the cutest thing ever. Thats what I get for tellng her she could play in my purse.

Boring night at home(finally)

2008-02-25T15:23:00.000-08:00

Sitting here on the couch having to put up with the loudness that is my Alex. He is a little of the wall(litterally) tonight but I love him anyway. Kyle is spending quiet time on the computer . We got our old new kitten back this weekend. Her name is Trouble. She was living with Krissy for awhile but Krissy is allergic to her. She is starting to relax around Winkie(cat) and Molly(dog), Buddy(dog), Gigi (dog) and of course Dude and Sweet(birds). Not that we even notice one more.

Guess who?

2008-02-04T18:50:00.000-08:00

Okay it has been awhile, but can you see who is flying that plane. Can you believe it. Talk about a nervous mom.

What I got for Christmas 2

2008-01-08T18:36:00.000-08:00

Okay like I said before, I am new at this. So as you can see I hit enter on the previous blog before I typed anything in. So as I was going to say.......I got this really great new lense for my camera. I am really bummed though because I haven't been able to use it. I can't wait to get out there and take some great shots. If any one can find me a little extra time please let me know :)
Thanks

What I got for Christmas

2008-01-08T18:34:00.000-08:00

My Latest Passion

2008-01-03T15:10:00.000-08:00

This is my latest thing. I love taking pictures of old churches. So far this is my favorite,

Happy New Year

2008-01-02T13:31:00.000-08:00

Melanie and Cathy at the Legwarmers concert. That's an 80's cover band we go and see a lot.

Alex and Kyle

2008-01-02T13:25:00.000-08:00

Boys will be boys.

Alex and Mikey

2008-01-01T17:38:00.000-08:00

Welcome

2008-01-01T17:26:00.000-08:00

Okay welcome to my blog. I am new at this so bear with me. I am hoping this will help me keep everyone up to date on our family. Sinse starting work I haven't been to good at that.