The Gift of Love

Life has been unusual. I was raised by my grandmother (my dad's mom) and I grew up with my dad's brothers and sisters. I have a half-sister and a half-brother and for the last 22 1/2 years I was given the gift of being a step-mom.  It seems like I've had half of everything and sometimes it seems like my life is all fragments. However, when I look at Chris and Frank my hearts leaps with happiness; they fill my whole heart!.

These two young men make me soo happy.  They are good looking, smart, funny, well mannered; they have a good heart and they are the joy of my life. (For all of you ladies who may be interested..... yes they are single!!!)

Often times I share with my boys that if there was such a thing as re-incarnation.... I would ask God to let me have them again as my children. That's how much I love them and I am happy to share our lifes together.

You have heard is said, that we do not get to choose our family, but we get to choose our friends. However, I know God chose this family for me and I love it! 

Last week Chris and Frank came to visit, and we celebrated Nick's and Chris' birthdays.  We went to 2 baseball games to see the National play against the Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamond Backs . 

On our way to the Baseball stadium we had  a chance to walk in the city and take this picture of Capitol Building. Both days we took the subway to go to the game.  Parking in D.C. is as bad as in any city.  Whether you are in San Francisco, Los Angeles or New York, parking is always a problem.  So we had an adventure traveling with what seemed to be the whole world!  Let me tell you, after being on the back roads of America.... being among all those people made me feel like fish out of the water.  It was a bit nerve racking.

The last day Frank and Chris were with us, they took us to a fabulous crab fest and it was great.  We ate, and ate and ate some more.  I don't have to tell you Nick is a pro at this crab eating business, however, the boys and I were total rookies. However none of those babies got away! Memories, good times and blessings is what it's all about. Count your blessings and see the Gift of Love in your own family.  Family and friends, are a beautiful gift from God.