Fall Update

Well I have figured out I am not that great of a blogger lately. I just can't get inspired to blog a lot lately. I am too busy reading everybody else's blogs, ha! Fall is my favorite time of year. It's been a busy one so far and here's a glimpse of what's been going on with us in the month of September.

We babysat one night and Brie & Brodie kept us entertained!

September was a busy month traveling back and forth to Dublin.

We celebrated Gabe's 25th birthday --man he's getting old :)

We watched Dane play soccer. It was lots of fun to see Dane on the field with his teammates even if he didn't quite have the hang of the game.

It certainly brought back lots of memories of all those years Gabe played soccer.

We also celebrated Hunter's 2nd birthday. What a tremendous blessing and miracle this little guy continues to be in our lives. His smile lights up my heart in a way that I could never explain.

Yummy Cake !! :)


Loved his 4-wheeler he got from his mom & dad!

Thinks he's as big as his bubba now!!

Part of my heart is missing...

This week it has been 10 years since I told my mom goodbye. October 3, 1999, Hortencia Clifton left this earth, and I am sure was welcomed into heaven. She received a new body and all sickness and pain was gone forevermore. Wonderful for her, but since she left there is a part of my heart that is missing. The wave of grief ebbs and flows, and today is one of those days when it is painful.





She was my hero, even though it wasn't until after I became an adult that I realized this. She did not receive much education, but she was very savvy about the things that really mattered. She never had much in the way of belongings, but what she had she worked hard for. She didn't have much family; her own mother died when she was only a child, but she knew how to make others feel special.


She sacrificed so much for me to have a better life. She worked very hard so that I could have much more than she ever had. It was very important to her that I have a good education, and I only wish she would have been here to see me graduate from college (even if it was a long time coming).


She set an example for me of what it is to be a giver. Even though she didn't have much, she was always giving to others. It usually wasn't much--a trinket, clothes, a homemade gift, or food--but she did it with love. She taught me about the love of God.


We didn't always see eye to eye, and I didn't always appreciate everything she did. But I loved her and respected her, and I hope that I am passing her legacy on to my children and grandchildren. I miss her so much and look forward to the day when I will see her again.

What's been happening lately...

Oh my where has the time gone, it's almost been two months since my last post. The month of August was very busy and is almost a blur now...

We helped Danita and Josh paint at their new home. Then we helped them move in. Now we have started some painting and repairs at the Bloodworth house in order to sell our first "real" home. Kind of sad to say goodbye to that little cottage!! I might even have to post some of our projects as we go along.

I went to Dublin and spent a couple of days babysitting my grandsons. My daughter-in-law, Ryan, got a coaching job at Dublin and had two-a-days, and her parents were on vacation. So they needed someone to watch the boys. We had so much fun!!!

We went to see Ryan graduate with honors from Tarleton. We are so proud of her and know she is going to be an awesome coach/teacher.

I won a coupon from another blog for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more at Old Navy. Danita and I went shopping together and got lots of good bargains. Very timely with the beginning of school and all the grandkids' birthdays coming up.

My beautiful granddaughter, Brie, began kindergarten. It doesn't even seem possible that this day was already here. It was a little sad for Danita, but Brie was very excited. So far she has been doing great and seems to be liking it.

My husband got his birthday/Christmas gift very early this year. He had been very interested in the Total Gym infomercials, and I decided to just check them out. Well they were having an amazing sale--1/2 off, so I couldn't resist. I tried to leave him clues to his early gift, but it arrived in less than a week so my plan did not quite work out. Anyway he is very happy with it and the smile on his face was definitely worth it!

All in all it was a wonderful month for the Lewis family!!