Storms and the TIMES

I was chatting with a dear friend yesterday morning during my walk. We were talking about pictures and making memories, and it got me thinking...we are so FORTUNATE to live in a time where we have digital cameras, video and the internet. It used to be that house fires and storms could destroy EVERYTHING special in one's life (pictures and memories), but that's simply NOT THE CASE in our generation. I am thankful that I am able to use the internet to blog and upload pictures and journal about memories--memories that will never be lost (or not to my "techie" knowledge--I don't think the internet is going anywhere?). In fact, my brother in law told me about a website that actually backs up all your files for free. I back up my files the "old fashioned" way with an external hard drive and a USB (our computer has crashed 3 different times in the past couple of years).

With all the storms raging across the states and towns getting completely wiped out, you can't take anything (or anyone) for granted. One thing that puts my mind at ease is this blog. I am able to preserve many family memories that can never be erased. BTW, if you haven't done so lately, you may want to export your blog and save it. Hackers can also destroy blogspots--stinkin' nerds!

Here are a couple of things that I would like to have preserved but haven't blogged about yet. Miles's t-ball experience...although not the most pleasant of times (he's quite stubborn on the field), it's still a fun memory.

Don't mess with #3!

One thing Miles does LOVE is golf. Matt takes him to play. The picture above is from Crosswinds Golf Course. But the best places for Miles to play are Hobson Grove and The Trace--both fairly small and not maintained as well--Miles gets mad and throws his club some. He also loves playing mini-golf at Beech Bend. I call it speed golf because he manages to get through the 18 hole course in about 10 minutes.

Don't let that sweet smile fool you =)!

We would MUCH rather ride the blow up raft on the trailer and not behind a boat. Whoo HOO!

More of my favorite memories to preserve involve my adorable 8 year old. I'm sorry girls, if you don't have a daughter, you're missing out on some fun girl time--you may have to steal a niece or call a friend with a daughter--everyone needs girl time. I love the times I get to hang out with Karson, just she and I. We talk. We pedicure. We shop. We love The Olive Garden.

We coach.

We swim (or in this case, chill in the boat). I love every moment of our time together. I am blessed having one amazing daughter--smart, talented, beautiful, caring, helpful, love her!!!

Life is good! Everyone be safe!