Wedding Thoughts

Well, I have no pictures to share of yet, only constant reflections on all the memories that were made in the last few weeks. Yes, the wedding preparations can be stressful and trying, to pull things together is a challenge but I can say without a doubt that the fun and memories that were made with all the wonderful family and friends that came out to share this special day with us will never be forgotten. Everywhere I looked was a menagerie of special people that I loved, that had came from far and near, and all of them had played a unique role, in our lives or in Summer's growing up. I felt so much love and gratitude to everyone that came to the wedding, for loving us and being a part of who we are.
The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and I do believe that the "Burns and Mulford" group are a great mix!
Thanks to everyone that shared Summer and Kelly's wedding, all the pre-festivities, dinners, rehearsals, clean-up and just general loving up on us! Our family is so blessed by everyone who helped and participated. Pictures will follow as soon as I gather some................................

Bachlorette Party

We had such a "FUN" time at Summy's bachelorette party! Jen, Summer's MOH (as she likes to be called)/Maid of Honor, planned everything out and it was so awesome! She dressed Summer up in a white dress, complete with all of the bachelorette accessories, if you know what I mean...... some of which were a veil, qaudy flashing diamond ring and banner across her chest. We had special treats in the limo and played games and laughed our heads off! We finished the day at a great restaurant and Jen, once again had made special treats for desert for each one of us. I can say without a doubt that we all had a wonderful time but noone more than me. I loved it and was so happy to be able to be there. Oh, if I could be 25 again and know what I know now, the possibilities would be ENDLESS!!!! Countdown......................6days Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm TIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm TIRED, and don't even have the energy to write in my "BLOG", except to say that I'm TIRED!!!!!!! Those of you who have gone through a wedding with a daughter, all I can say is "GOD BLESS YOU", and my hat is off to you! You have earned my utmost honour and respect. For those of you who have yet to experience this blessed event, all I can say is I will try my hardest to be there for you and lift you up when your time comes. We never understand things fully until we have walked a mile in those shoes. So, as the hour draws near, pray for me that I will enjoy, as I want my daughter to do, this joining of two peoples lives and really take in the meaning of this sacred event.

My Boy Came Home

Oh, how happy the mom of the house is to have her older son come home for a visit! I felt SO happy inside when I was finally able to put my arms around this huge, bear of a guy and give him a long overdue hug. I haven't seen him since february when we went down to Laguna. Zoey about wet all over herself when she saw Ryan and he started lovin on her. It really was something to see and it made me so aware of just how much I love that boy, or should I call him a man now, with all my heart. His calm, gentle spirit is a good force in my life at this crazy, wedding time. I'm looking forward to a good exercise day tomorrow, maybe a bike ride, dinner of his favorite foods and hopefully some long talks.

Birthday airsoft war

We celebrated Chris's 14th birthday on Saturday with another one of our "redneck" airsoft wars with some of his friends and mine. The boys have the best time going around in the woods trying to kill each other while I have the best time with my "wives" sitting around talking, laughing and eating awesome snacks! Brett was so sweet to suprise all of us and bring us a yummy treat of, fresh strawberry's, and bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon. It was delicious and we all felt so thankful that she is so thoughtful. For the boys, pizza and cake in the parking lot and they are a very happy bunch. I'm so glad that boys are so easily pleased.

My Auntie

Monday I took a trec down to Sacto. to see my "Auntie" and take her to lunch and a play date, or as much of a play date as someone on oxygen can have. I had so much fun with her! We went to Mimi's for lunch, she loves to go there. We sat and talked for a long time and I just love to drink her up like a fine glass of wine. I can usually hear only every other word because her voice is so gone, but I try to read her lips and play the guessing game. It's kind of funny. We talked about "KIDS", one of her favorite subjects, our mistakes, hopes and dreams for all of them. She also loves to go the thrift stores, so we traveled around to her favorites. It was a BLAST! I found some really cute things and because I was with her and she is so old, I got a 30% discount on everything I bought. When stuff is only costing $1.49 an item, it comes out to be REALLY CHEAP!!!!! We had a great day together and I think that is going to be my thing to do with her when I go down there from now on. I love you, auntie!

Sweetie's Birthday

I asked sweetie what he wanted to do for his birthday and of course I knew that it would include his new "scooter". We took off in the morning and headed out to this restaurant in Oroville that has been in the family for almost 100 years! It's a little hole in the wall, just like we like and the food was fabulous! We drove across table mountain and then headed down every back road we could find towards Red Bluff. I love taking the back roads that we have never been on. I love the saying; "if you only go where you've been, you'll only see what you saw", so we try to go down the roads less traveled, so to speak. We had a great time, and the sun was shining on our backs the whole way. We ended up basking in the sunshine in a park on the blanket I had brought in a backpack. I truly LOVE being with this man! He makes all my days more fun and enjoyable and I'm so thankful he was born!