LOVING ALMOST EVERY MOMENT

Fathers Day 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:32:00 +0000

Union28 came up with some off the hook shirts to celebrate Father's Day.

My shirt is "My Husband Rocks". What a special way to help celebrate and make your man feel loved!

Harley Mom

Any Table

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:18:00 +0000

If you find yourself loving any pleasure more than your prayers,

any book better than the Bible,

any house better than the house of the Lord,
any table better than the Lord's table,

any persons better than Christ,

or any indulgence better than the hope of heaven--

be alarmed.

-Thomas Guthrie

Sunday Snapshot

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:36:00 +0000

Youngest girl as a pirate in her boat

Sunday Snapshot

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:58:00 +0000

Linking up to one of my "favorite" blogs.

Ni Hao Y'all

LOVE the new rain books for oldest girl.

Have a wonderful Sunday,
Harley Mom

Friday Funnies.......

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0000

In honor of "Friday Funnies" I'm posting a few funny pictures from the past year.

Seriously my kids KNOW how to take a picture.

No matter how much fruit punch they have had to drink

Or PB & J's they've had

They keep looking as funny as ever!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Harley Mom

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:15:00 +0000

Because I love my kids so darn much, it is important for them to know how much I love their dad.

So here goes nothing..........

I LOVE YOU!!!!

(Hey, My hero? Did you hear me??)

Happy Valentine's Day XOXO,
Harley Mom

Feeling Loved

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:54:00 +0000

I am amazed at how a gift can make you feel loved.

Especially when its from someone who normally throws money in a card and calls it good.

Thanks Dad for making me feel loved with your thoughtful gift for Christmas.

It's wonderful when someone(who normally doesn't) notices the little things.

Harley Mom

For Unto Us........

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:38:00 +0000

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

From Our Family to Yours.

May you have a very Merry Christmas!!

Harley Mom

Christmas Card 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:17:00 +0000

This is our family Christmas Card for the year.

Merry Christmas and may the Lord bless you this upcoming year!

From the Harley's

Christmas Card outtakes

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:28:00 +0000

These are the outtakes from our Christmas Card photo shoot.

Hope you enjoy!

Harley Mom

Taking Moments

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:44:00 +0000

Sometimes I forget.

I forget to cherish moments with my kids.

Today, I'm going to cherish a moment.

This one.

And this one.

Can't forget this one!

THIS one always makes me laugh!

What moments are you cherishing today?

Harley Mom

The Chasing Lights

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:25:00 +0000

I love my hero. I just adore him. He really is the coolest person I know. However, there are some quirks about him that are just downright funny. Here is one of them.

We were at our local Costco a few weeks ago. While shopping for our family, we found the newest lights coming out this year. Chasing LED lights. Not just chasing LED lights but large bulb chasing LED lights!!! They can stay on one of 14 different settings or utilize all 14!! They are really awesome.

We decided at that time to pass them by.

Welllllll, the next week he had to pick up a few items and low and behold they come home with him! HA! Like a kid in a candy store. He was so thrilled!!

He is enormously interested in the "New" electronic/techno gadget that many of these "new" gadgets end up coming home with him. I think of it this way. It could be cars or something seriously expensive.

We put them up this weekend. Then sent grandpa on a errand for 2 more boxes cause we didn't have enough of theseYes, we are those annoying neighbors who like to put up their Christmas lights early. But boy are they ridiculously awesome!!

The first car to slow down to check out our lights, my hero jumped out of his chair to peer through the curtains at them in glee!

He was so thrilled.

Ok.

OK.

OK! (stop already!)

So was I.

I'm looking forward to many opportunities to enjoy the Holidays and celebrate Jesus' birth.

Harley Mom

I'm Thankful Whether I like It Or NOT!

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:36:00 +0000

Today, I am grouchy. Cranky. Blah. Yuck.

Being thankful today is going to be a stretch, yet I must do it. I NEED to. It will make me feel happy. Joyful. Thankful. I'm taking a deep breath. Pfffffffffffffffffffff.

9. My oldest son who can't help but love on his youngest sister.

10. My mother, who though in heaven rejoicing with Christ, is on my mind a lot lately.

11. My oldest daughters name calling to her brother. "You scalleywag". It really made me laugh!

12. Clothes that are once again getting to big to wear.

13. A pastor who preaches the word of God without fail or compromise! Thanks Pastor Bruce.

14. A father who is always generous.

15. Ding Dong not tasting quite as good as I remember. Must be the sugar things.

16. Boys who are getting along, at least for today.

17. Holidays that are approaching.

18. A husband who is just ridiculously awesome.

19. Pumpkin Bread hot and fresh out of the oven.

20. My children going out of their way to show Jesus' love to each other. You are amazing!!

It is wonderful how reflection can change a heart. Melt it. Soften it. Change it.

Being Thankful For Today!

Harley Mom

Happy Anniversary!

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:11:00 +0000

I LOVE this man!

Thats him on our wedding day. :)

Happy 15th Anniversary Babe!

Harley Mom

Fall

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:37:00 +0000

A few years back my hero and I spent a year in Arkansas. Our family was participating in starting a new church there. We uprooted our family (with Grandpa too) and drove from Southern California to Northwest Arkansas. What a journey! I tell you this to share with you my most favorite scenic picture I have ever taken to date. It is Fall personified. This was out my garage door!

This is what Fall should look like! The changing of leaves, the color and splendor of trees! I am very thankful that even in Southern California that there are some trees that the leaves do change color!

Enjoying the changing of the leaves,

Harley Mom

I Love Four Year Olds!

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:55:00 +0000

My youngest daughter is four. She just started Pre-K. Last year she was so blessed to have Miss Amy as her preschool teacher. Loved, loved Miss Amy!! This year she is beyond thrilled to have Miss Emily as her teacher. Even though she was quite thrilled to start her new school year, she had some reservations. She was concerned that Miss Amy wouldn't know that she was starting a "new" class this year. My baby wanted to make sure that Miss Amy didn't take her to the wrong class. Sweet isn't she?!

The next thing on the list that she was concerned about came after her first day of school.

"Do I get to go BACK to Miss Emily's class tomorrow??!!"

She said this with such concern. Such eagerness. She is quite a heart melter that one. Had to make sure that she did in fact get to experience the glory of Miss Emily's class again the next day! Ha, Ha. I just love this girl! I loved that upon hearing that all was well and she did get to go to class the next day, she did an air punch and yelled "AWESOME!!".

Enjoying my baby girl,

Harley Mom

A Thousand Gifts

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:36:00 +0000

I am encouraged.

Encouraged to be thankful.

To be grateful.

So I will be.

Thus, I a taking on a challenge from a fellow blogger. Ann from A Holy Experience encourages people to list a 1000 things you are thankful/grateful for. So I am starting my list today. If you get the chance to pop over and check out her site. DO IT! Right now, it is my absolute favorite. Here is the link.

http://www.aholyexperience.com/

1. My God

2. The wonderful man in my life.

3. Those pesky kids of mine

4. A father who I love to bits

5. Wonderful memories of a mother that I miss enormously

6. Ding Dongs

7. Hot coffee

8. Youngest boys obsession with food

May you be blessed beyond measure today,

Harley Mom

Do You Read?

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:11:00 +0000

So? Do you? Read I mean? I do. Ok, to be honest, I devour books. I am a verocious reader. Love it! Right now I am reading a new series that my girlfriend from South Carolina sent me. Ok, she airmailed them to me. Ok. Ok. She sent them with my husband who was there on business. So she airmailed them to me. Get it?

This is the series.

I have read the first two books. I am anxiously waiting to get all my errands done so I can read the next book. Gotta go!

Harley Mom

A Funny Thing Happened Today

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:45:00 +0000

If you have been reading my blog for a while you know that my oldest daughter has autism. Now mind you this can be quite a challenge most days. Every so often I get a funny day. These are the kind of days where you go to bed laughing at all the hilarious stuff that has transpired in the house during the day. I think today is going to be one of those days. Here's why.

Today upon being dropped at school, oldest girl took her barbie (btw, named theresa) and buckled her into the seat she just vacated. HILARIOUS. Then she had a short conversation with her. "Ok, Theresa, have a good day today. Stay in your buckle. Have fun. Bye!" I'm telling you it made my morning!

Hope you have a day that ends with laughter!

Harley Mom

The End is Near!

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:13:00 +0000

I have come to realize a few things. My baby is in her last year of preschool. This means next year she will be going to school all day. ALL DAY! Seriously! I'm wondering what I am going to do with myself. Now to clarify. There are plenty of things that I do during the day as a stay at home mom. Laundry, cleaning, errands, plan meals, grocery shop and...... you get the picture. Right now youngest girl is picked up at 12, we come home, have lunch together, chat, play, chat, eat a snack, chat and then go get the other kids at school. Can you tell my baby likes to "chat"? I am going to miss this time with just her. She is so much fun. Maybe I can lie about her age and she won't have to start kindergarten next year.

They really do grow up too fast.

Harley Mom

School is here!

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:40:00 +0000

I love the start of school. I love new beginnings. I love that my kids go to school all day. I love that I get youngest girl all to myself for a week before she starts preschool. I love it!

Here is how the first day of school went at our house.

My hero kicked me in the back to get out of bed. (really just a nudge but I'm cranky in the morning so felt like a big wallop)

Filled my coffee up to the top and sat in my chair to watch the news.

Youngest boy comes and snuggles for a few minutes, kisses me 300 times and goes and watches tv.

Youngest girl comes, gets a few snuggles and stays.

Filled my cup, again.

Watched the news.

Went upstairs to wake oldest boy and oldest girl.

Found oldest girl dressed and getting shoes on! (sweet victory)

Woke up oldest boy by quietly walking in room, turning off fan and ran! (he's cranky when he wakes up and you have to get out of the line of fire!)

Got myself dressed.

Smacked my hero on the hinny as payback for the kick out of bed!

Kids finished getting their lunches together.

Made breakfast.

Oldest girl was cranky. (won't go into details but lets just say my head is still hurting from all the loudness!)

Teeth brushed.

Hair combed.

Backpacks on.

Out the door for the start of the 100 or so pictures that must be taken on the first day of school.

Tried to find a parking spot.

Dropped each child off at their class and prayed that the teachers would survive.

Then went home.

Whew!

Harley Mom

Summer Full of Fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:33:00 +0000

We had quite a bit of fun this summer. Family vacations, beach days, pool at Aunt Janice, eating popsicles, water fights and lots of memories of silliness and being with people I love. Here are a few of my favorite moments from this summer.

I'm almost ready for next summer. Give me 9 months.

Harley Mom

What A Difference Two Years Makes

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:30:00 +0000

My hero and I, two years ago.

Us this past weekend.

Do I hear a big cheer??!! My hero is down over 150 pounds and 33 pounds for me. I must say, he's quite handsome don't you think? Do you think I could talk him into going steady with me? I really think he's cute! ((giggle...giggle))

Harley Mom

Not a clean floor to be found

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Summer is almost over. I'm a little sad. I'm a lot excited! I know. I know. But, no judging!

This is what happens around here during the summer.

My floors haven't been clean the whole summer.

I am constantly feeding the natives and boy are they restlesss.

My electric bill almost doubles.

I drive and drive and drive and drive. Oh, and then drive some more.

Things get clean for all of five minutes then these crazy freaks that live in my house mess them up again. Sheesh!

Video games have been explained to me in way to much detail and my mind is on overload.

There is way more laundry then I want to deal with. Why can't they wear one outfit per day?? Is that so hard to ask?

Family vacation at the lake.

Swimming.

Card Games

Berry picking

Beach.

Water Park

Park.

Riding bikes

Extra time for snuggles

BBQ's

Lots of hugs and kisses

Most of all wonderful memories with my kids.

Harley Mom

Living Food

noreply@blogger.com (Harley Mom) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:50:00 +0000

All I can say is....."WOW"

a link that is worth the time to check out

One Parenting Habit That Changes Everything

Harley Mom