Remembering Mom

I can't believe it has been a full year since the passing of my dear mother from the unforgiving disease of pancreatic cancer. It was a grumpy day for me. All of the memories flooded back and overtook my mind. I felt like I was reliving the pains over again. I don't know how to get over the negative thoughts of 'what if I had done this' or 'if I had only done that'. I will never forget the way she looked at me before she slipped into a comatose state before passing away. The only way I can describe it is the perfect love of Christ. That moment is branded into my memory. She was such a fighter throughout her sickness. I am so proud to call her my mom. I love her with all my heart and I am looking forward to the day that my family and I can see her again.

Laura Robinson Benson 1952-2009

Mom with me after Jack was born.

My favorite picture of her because I know this is where she was most happy.

End of Kindergarten

I can't believe it is time for school to be over. Celie has grown so much socially and academically. She wants to be an author and has the personal drive to improve her talents. I am so proud of her. I am also excited to have her home for the Summer. We are enjoying our own "lesson time" at home and of course swimming at the pool (not as academic).

Celie's favorite school work.

Celie and Jack made a play-doe creation and surprised me. It is a sky with white clouds, a sun with yellow sun rays, a deer running and patch of red dirt with worms. I thought it was fairly creative. I don't know what the "snowflakes" are doing, but good none the less.

Jack fell asleep during dinner time - mid chew

He had a work-hard, fun-in-the-sun filled day. The kids work outside with Daddy a lot and it is pool season too. We have too much fun.

This is the favorite "doggy cage" spot. The kids will "lock" themselves up and just giggle and bark. They are hilarious.