Time to RELAX!

Well, its done. She's married. Suzanne is now Mrs. Bradley Mulder! We are so excited for the two of them. Slightly jealous I must say of their time in Mexico. I can now relax for a while. Things are calming down in our world....for a few weeks! Anyway, I'll post pictures soon, but here's to the new couple!

Memorial Day

Here's a great big thank you to all who have served our country or are currently serving us in so many ways. We are so privileged to know that men and women have sacrificed so much for our personal freedoms. Prayers go up often for those serving now! Thank you also to the families who have loved ones away or loved ones that will never come home.
Thank you seems so inadequate when I think about it. I know no other words to express my gratitude. So for my lack of words, forgive me.

We salute all soldiers today!!

Tractors!

The Bush family has had lots of fun with tractors this week. On Wednesday, Paul and I went to a Kenny Chesney concert. Of course you all know where tractors come in there.... What an awesome show. It was very fun. Leann Rimes opened for him and put on a great show. But nothing could have prepared us for a concert from the Entertainer of the Year for the fourth year running! He was amazing.

Andrew got to go for a ride on a tractor yesterday. The guy who farms the land around us offered to take him out when he was planting. So....Paul and Andrew climbed on up!! All day long Andrew had been fascinated by the "Crattor". When we got up close to it he was so excited. He waved like he was in a parade as they drove away. What a fun time for a little boy!

Little Man

I came to the shocking conclusion yesterday that our "baby" is almost a year and a half old!! I couldn't believe it. For some reason, 16 months didn't seem nearly as old as 17 months! He is growing and changing so fast. He adds many new words to his vocabulary every week. He may never cease to amaze us! He has turned into quite a funny guy too! He thinks he's just funny when our friends Dawn and Jeremy try to get him to pay attention to them and he refuses! He just shakes his head and laughs.

Being outside is the most wonderful thing in his world. When I get him up in the morning I always open his curtain. Outside he says, then usually followed by "diaper" and then "milk" and then either "bar" or "banana" ( which he actually says "mnanmna" Its so fun to see him develop.

Paul is loving softball again this year and already has the wounds to prove it. He's so proud! I am ready to be finished with project, both things for Suzanne's wedding and for myself. I can't wait to start something new!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all those who have little hands to hold.

Happy Mother's Day to all those who wish they had hands to hold.

Happy Mother's Day to all those whose little hands are now big.

Happy Mother's Day to all those whose little hands will never grow.

After our years of crying on Mother's Day for the ones lost and the ones wanted, my heart goes out to those who are hurting. I also want to give a big shout of thanks to those who are holding little hands and big hands today, doing our best to raise our gifts from the Heavenly Father in a way that would be honoring to him!

Most of all, Happy Mother's Day to my mom who shaped, molded, and loved me as I grew into a woman. The same woman who I call friend, and Mom even today! I love you Mom.

Also, Happy Mother's Day to Paul's mom, who raised the man that I love and respect so much. You did a great job!

Tulips are Blooming!

AHHHHHH!!!!! The tulips are blooming, which means...I have a lot to do! Only 24 days left to get everything done for Suzanne's wedding! I have a quilt to finish for a friend who is due any day now, and well, all I really want to do is play outside!
Things are going very well, and busy, in the Bush house. Andrew is learning something new everyday. Paul is very entertained by the fact that Andrew thinks Mommy likes dandelions! Picking FlowFees is one of his favorite things to do. He also likes to go roll-roll. Most people would say a ride in the stroller, but when you're as cute as he is, roll-roll works!
Lisa is doing really quite well. We are all excited to see her doing as well as she is. It is very refreshing as it gives us new hope for each new day.
God is good. Blessings abound at each new turn and we just can't thank him enough! I cannot believe sometimes the ways he pours his love into our over flowing cups!!

May Already?

I cannot believe that it is already May! Spring is definitely here! Softball is starting, being outside is a must, and the busyness has exploded!
Andrew loves the rain. He just runs in and out of the garage playing in the drops. He thinks its so amazing. He also loves the birds, which are so active right now!
Paul is playing ball Tuesday and Thursday this year. That will be fun for all of us, except we'll see how Andrew does when Paul is playing ball with someone else.
I have lots of wedding projects and other projects keeping me busy!
Lisa is doing quite well right now. We are really praying that her clarity continues to improve so that Suzanne's wedding at the end of the month is a good experience that she will remember!