Patrick and Kasey

I am so thankful to have a few days off of work this next week because I get to be with my mom as she starts radiation treatment. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of months ago & after two biopsies, her final treatment is one week of radiation. My father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease just a few weeks after Patrick & I were married. We then recently found out about my mom. So needless to say, it has been quite a year for my family. Thankfully, both of my parents have a peace that only comes from knowing Christ as Lord. My dad always says that I have one tough mama & he’s right.

Though she is a strong woman of faith, she is in need of strength & full dependence on the Lord this week; please pray for her.

“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

We met our friends the Bohlins — proud parents of a handsome Golden, Calvin — at Denton Dog Days! We had a great time & I wanted to share our photos. We started to realize how big our lab is going to be when we met other lab puppies older than Tristan with paws half her size. We all had a great time!

The fam at Denton Dog Days!

Oh the things you see at dog festivals...

Like beautiful dogs dressed as bumble bees. Poor thing.

We met Palin, a pretty lab pup -- 3 months older than Tristan & not much bigger : )

Calvin & Tristan!

Calvin cooling off...

Relaxing after a fun day!

Okay, so this is old news, but I’m writing about it anyway. Things have been super busy with going out of town, my best friend getting married, having a new dog… so more stories to come but I’m starting first with my trip NYC a few weeks back!

My niece Katy was headed to NY with her choir to perform at Carnegie Hall & my sister invited me last minute when my brother-in-law found out he couldn’t go.  It was an amazing trip with my Mom, sister Brenda, niece Katy & nephew Calder. 

Mom & Kasey in the hustle & bustle of NYC!

The family in & out of the subway... That's my cute nephew in the front.

Mom & I at Lion King!! A M A Z I N G

We were visiting St. Patrick's cathedral & all of the sudden we realized there was a wedding!!

Can't go to NY without visiting the Girl Scouts of the USA on Madison Ave!!

Oh my goodness. In the lobby of our hotel were the most beautiful lilies I've ever seen.

Strolling through Central Park with my Mom!!

Katy sliding down @ Central Park!!

Mmm... Crab cakes at a sidewalk cafe across from Central Park with Mom. One of my favorite moments of the trip!

P.S.  On a totally different note… I’ve never voted on American Idol but I’m taking the plunge tonight because the underdog has my vote!I would actually buy Allen’’s album. I would watch Lambert in a broadway play, where he belongs. My husband on the other hand, would like to put on eyeliner & be in the front row at Lambert’s first show… Ha! JK…

text VOTE to 5702    : )