These are my pride and joy, my daughter in love Nicolette who is a Physicians Assistant in California, and is married to my oldest son Jeremy on the left currently serving in Iraq as a 1st. Lt. in the Marines, and my youngest son Nicholas on the right is a senior at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. As many of you are I too am proud of my children and all they have accomplished in their short lives. They are much better than I at handling difficulty and are good to their mother. I have the privilege of spending about 6 weeks in California beginning December 2 until January 6 with Nicolette for Christmas and New Year's. Nicholas will be flying out for about 15 days for Christmas. We have made reservations to spend the holiday in Las Vegas, which will be very different for us. Since I lost my husband to cancer earlier this year I am finding that it is hard to do things or get through the "Firsts" and Christmas would just be pitiful here with just Nicholas and myself. So, a new normal will take place this year and hopefully next year we can all celebrate the holidays here at home together and begin to change our traditions to be something we will all cherish and remember without having the pain of loss.
This is a picture of Naileen the nail queen at our church's Fall Festival on October 30th. Needless to say I am a little behind getting this on the blog but Naileen has been so busy that today is the only time she has had available. Yes, this is me in my bling country fair attire. I had a great time! Seeing all the children having a wonderful time playing and eating and even singing to the karaoke was just the best. It was the best pick me up and a great time of fun and fellowship for the adults too! Hope you are enjoying your fall wherever you are! Blessings!
