Monday, February 8, 2010

Things That Matter Most

This weekend David and I took Caylee and Ashley to have a look at Appalachian State! App is in one of my favorite places on earth....Boone! It holds such sweet memories for me.....all the summers and weekends spent with my family. It's something I wish I could capture for my kids...We drove by my grandparents house and it broke my heart to see it without them sitting on the front porch, to see grandpa's barn falling in. It was never a grand house, but it WAS filled with love, laughter, genuine kindness and happiness.... that made it the best home ever!!!!!!
Ashley loves Appalachian!!!! Too bad for me! It is 2 1/2 hours from our home....I guess we will just wait and see..... how could I say anything bad about it other than it being so far away....... besides I know she would have family close by and that means soooo much!!! I'm sure she has grown up TOO fast for me and her dad!!! She is so bright and a great young lady that anything that she does will be incredible ( and I not just saying that because I'm her mom !)
One of the things I hope that my children learn from me is a great love and respect for their family, when you come from a family as wonderful as mine, how could you not???