Labor Day

Over labor day, we had a much needed family vacation. We stayed the weekend with my grandparents home in Canton. It was so nice to be able to spend time with them. Plus, it was worth it for the pecan pie alone! Saturday, we took the trio to the Children's Museum in Tyler. They had so much fun and really enjoyed themselves. My Uncle & his wife and his youngest son met us at the museum. It was nice to catch up I had not seem them in quite sometime.
We left on Sunday. On our way home, David & Katie met us for lunch and a trip to the park. It was so good to see them and spend time with them no matter how short it was.
Before we left Ashlin asked if Grandpa David grew up in Grandaddie and Grandma's home. I walked her over to a picture of my biological father's picture and told her Ashlin this is my dad and he grew up here. He chooses not to be a part of my life but I am OKAY with this. You know why Heavenly Father has always blessed me with the people I needed in my life and gave her examples. I was very calm when I told her this and really wanted to stress the blessings in my life. She began to cry and I told her to please don't be sad I am alright with this. She said, "Mom, I know it makes you sad I can see it on your face." What an amazing spirit my little one has. She was very quiet for quite sometime. My heart truly ached for her. I always thought I could protect her (and the boys) from some of my family relationships. I was talking to Shawn he said, it is her/their history too. It's important to be honest when questions arise. It is and has been my hope that I can be a parent that will not bring pain to one my children's lives or generations to come.

Here are a few of our fun moments captured on camera.