What Have You Learned?

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitton both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, Iusually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back....'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn..'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

What important things to think about. These are from Maya Angelou...in reflecting on her life at age 70! Just wanted to share...I have been busy lately and haven't had a single minute to sit down and blog about life. Be back soon! Until then...what have your learned so far in your life?

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Baseball season has officially started! Jackson is playing on the Angel's this year. His coach is a lot more "strict" than some of the coaches he's had in the past. In fact after the first few practices, Jackson was telling us how hard his practices were. We have already seen a big improvement in Jackson's baseball skills. He is a great team player...and we are so proud of him. Jackson played 3rd baseman yesterday for the entire game. He has no problem catching those balls and throwing them right to first base. He is very focused on what's going on and we had so much fun watching him play. Lou, is the "Team Dad" and he has the job of calling out the batting order and making sure the kids are ready to go up to bat. Here is Jackson at bat. He really did a great job. Running to 1st base... Running in to Home plate....Jackson scored a run for his team! WoooHooo! Happy and tired out from running those bases. Taking off his gloves and getting ready to go out field to his spot at 3rd base. Overall, he had a really good game. The weather was great! We don't know if anyone officially kept score, but they all did a good job and we had fun. We are excited for this season. It is always fun to see how well the team improves over the course of the sesaon. On the way home...We're tired and hungry.

Mom & Me

For my Gram's funeral last week I put together a video of pictures. It was a special project for me...I have always enjoyed taking, looking at, scrapbooking, and editing pictures. I am no photographer, but I do enjoying pretending to be one sometimes.

Anyway, in sorting through pictures I found this picture of my mom and me. There are so many beautiful pictures of my mom, but I think she looks especially beautiful in this picture. I played with it a little to try and artsy it up. I just love how interested I look in whatever she is saying.

I love you, Mom.