500

According to Blogger this is my 500th post. It certainly doesn't seem like it. So I went back to see at the time this blog began where were we.

For starters, because we were a family with extended family and friends all over the country and our family was growing again, it was a way we could share our life with them. In November of 2007, we discovered were going to have another baby and we wanted to share all the upcoming events with as much family as we could.

This is what I remember.....

Katie riding Grandpa Bacho's bicycle.

Jack giving it a try too.



She looks sooooo little (this is exactly how old Maddie is today).

One of my favorite pictures.

At the time these pictures were taken I was VERY Happy. I had a boy and a girl my life was complete. It was exactly what I wanted and I was thoroughly enjoying being their Mom. It was not confirmed by the doctor yet so we waited until then before we shared the news that would ultimately change our life FOREVER.

I am not going to lie I was not prepared for what life was going to bring us. I was not prepared for the anger and mourning I felt watching my Wonderful Life fall apart. However, based on the pictures below I only see pure Joy and have realized life will never be what I planned on. Since picking up all the shattered pieces and trying to put the puzzle of life back together, I have a different view.



I Love that smile.

The freedom to be a kid.

She must have rode the water slide 20 times or more.



She loves the water.

They girls couldn't get enough of the water slides.

As I reflect on the last four years there is one thing that comes to mind. "It is what it is" I hate that phrase. But discovered I loathe it so much because it reminds me daily I am not in control of my life and the challenges that will come our way. Instead of worrying about what I can't control, I will enjoy the precious gifts in front of me.

Happy 500.....

TTFN~