Being a mom is the greatest gift I have ever been given, the toughest job I’ve ever had, an adventure that has taught me the most, a role that has humbled me more than I thought possible and an experience that has changed me forever.
The girls are quickly approaching 19 months. So much is changing I want to get it in writing so I don’t forget! Just as the title says they are 2 peas in a pod and definitely have that twin thing going on. They are constantly looking after one another but at the same time are […]
As promised here are pics from my wonderful weekend in Ohio at the state wrestling tournament. Me and Brent (my brother) after it was all over. My Dad and Mom Angie (my sister-in-law) and baby on the way:) Little E with his Daddy and Pa. I didn’t get a picture of Big brother A. Sad
It has been a week since the time change and let me tell you it has been great! Wonderful changes have occurred in our family schedule due to just one hour difference. Mr. Barela and I are getting a extra 1-1 1/2 hours of sleep because the kiddos are sleeping in. We haven’t been meandering […]
I have been waiting to blog about this for awhile but because it was a surprise and certain people read my blog I could not disclose any information. But now that the surprise is over and was a big hit I can tell you all about how my dad and I pulled off a very […]
This past Thursday my brother Brent was inducted into the first class of Perry High School Hall of Fame. He was a wrestler in high school. All 4 years he did very well but his junior year he was the Ohio State Champ. Seeing him win that title 10 years ago is one of my […]
Why must I learn lessons again and again, over and over? Am I that stubborn? Do I have short term memory loss? Am I hoping that reality will change? Well maybe a little bit of all of those. Once again I am learning what my true priorities are and what a difference it makes when […]
The girls will be 15 months next week. They are changing so much and in such a unique stage right now I wanted to let you all know about it. There are still many similarities but they each have their own things as well. It is fun for us to see what parts of their […]
We as a family have been enjoying our break (7 weeks!) to the fullest. The first part was all about the holidays. M had Christmas spirit like none other. Still he is asking why the decorations, tree and outside lights are put away. He cried as we took down the tree. From learning the Christmas […]