Friendship

I think about what friendship means quite often. I put a lot of time and effort into being a good friend. I have to admit though, that I have not been a very good friend to everyone lately.

This last year was a hard one for me and my family on a lot of different levels. I have struggled with feelings of being lost. I am not sure exactly my path right now or where I fit. It's funny when you are struggling, who reveals theirself(?) as a true friend. I have those people in my life that I know will be there no matter what. I have also had a few surprises. Like people that I didn't expect showing up for me and like people that I thought for sure would, who didn't.

I got the opportunity to go to dinner last night with 3 friends of mine that have been there through thick and thin, heaven and hell, no matter what. I always come away from those times being lifted up and inspired and so thankful for their presence in my life. They make me want to be a better wife, mom and person.

I know it's time to break out of this cocoon that I have put myself in and start reaching out again. I want to be the kind of friend that I have in Ross and those 3 girls.

It's Official

There is officially another teenager in the house. What the?! How is this possible? Jaden is 13 today.

As you can see from the pic above, he is a lot like his mom in the fact that he cannot pull a straight face for the camera. Where's the fun in that?

I am constantly amazed by this kid. He has so much energy. He doesn't stop until his head hits the pillow at night and then there is no waking him. He gets really ticked if he sleeps past 8 am though. He thinks he is missing out on life.

Soccer, friends and the gospel are this kids life. And we wouldn't have it any other way.

Happy birthday J-dog!