We are back!!!

We have had a very busy time lately and I just needed a break and to spend time living. I have spent time with my family and by focusing more on them we are coming to grips with some big changes. My girls have blossomed into two very independent young women and for the most part they are becoming best friends willingly. It is a true blessing to watch.

Brianna is growing up real fast, a few weeks ago she spent a week at the 4 year collage she wants to go to, and it confirmed her plans. Such a big step. She has been pulling away more and more lately, but I know I must start letting go.

Josie is still liking hanging out with mom. She treated me to a concert a few weeks ago and it was just filled with priceless memories. We got to see Gloriana. As seen above. Yep we had the cheep seats but it made no difference. We had a blast.

Do you see a happy little girl here?


Kelli Pickler also performed. She had to do it seated because the night before she fell and hurt her ankle. A very Brianna like move if you ask me. It was still an awesome performance. I think by being forced to sit her vocals were so much better.





And then the Main concert started......











Can you tell who we went to go see?





Yep it was Taylor Swift.



The concert was one of the best I have seen.

She was so gracious and thankful. Full of entertaining. Telling sweet stories. She made us all feel like she was here just for you. She would go into the crowd and meet people. I was blown away at what an amazing performer she was, And how though the entire concert ( which was over 2 hours for her part) she would keep thanking us for being their and how it was such a treat to be performing for us.

It was an amazing trip full of laughs, music, food, and memories.

My only regret was that Brianna didn't want to come, I would have loved having her their too.

But two weeks ago she did spend the day with me, so she hasn't left me altogether yet.

Butterfly Boutique had a booth at the Walk for Autism day. Brianna came with me and it was one of the most enjoyable street fairs that I have ever done. Now that kid rocks at street shows! She gets down and will just play with any kid passing by, giving parents a chance to shop.
So no kid running off that you have to chase, and she get the child to fall in love with something so the Adult buys it! A very good combination if you ask me.

We were having a good time but the walk was about to start so all the people were lining up, so no customers. Brianna looks over at me and asks if she could go on the walk. I told her to go see what she would need to do to register, and if it was too late. It was starting in less than 5 min.

She comes skipping back saying that she could walk, you don't need to do anything to just walk and could she please go. So off she went walking and I was thinking what a cool kid I had That she would give up a free Sunday to hang with her mom working a street show, and then to go walk for Autism. I felt that she might not be pulling away too fast, and that she is still around for a bit more. She gets back from her walk dressed a bit differently.

So she joined the group walking from her old Elementary school, and made a 25.00 donation for the tee shirt. She babysits one night each week making 20.00 dollars each time. She took the money that she had earned and used it for the donation.
I felt so blessed to be this child's mother.

She was so happy to give.

So proud to say that she contributed and helped this cause.
Never asking me for the donation money.
(which I would have given her)

So we have spent time slowing down, being at home, planting a garden,
making quilts, lots of home made food, helping the elderly, our neighbors, and our community. And I am being with my girls, having separate dates each week with each of them.
So we are doing well and are happy.