Apologies...

Fellow readers, 

I want to apologize to you all, for the article I posted late last week.  I reacted on  assumptions & my emotions, rather than logic & grace.... let my big mouth get the better of me... and in the end, jumped to some very harsh,  hurtful & extremely wrong conclusions.  Conclusions which made one mama's attempts at  simply creating fun memories for her children... into a huge heart ache  for many.  From the bottom of my heart... I am so sorry to any & all involved, for my judgmental & insensitive spirit...  I hope that you can find it in your hearts to forgive me.  Thank you for your time & patronage to my site...

~Tiph

Blessings: Amber necklace

 

God is so good!!

Thanksgiving Challenge: Day 5

Fellowship among believers

Pic of the day: Buddies...

Ryan's mommy captured this picture at church, yesterday, and I just love it!!!

Thanksgiving Challenge: Day 2

Celebrating of another year of life....

Happy Birthday Kate!!

One photo project down... at least one more (our family beach pix) to go!
Tonight's project... our friend Katelynn's 1st birthday ~ Aug. 29, 2009

God Provides: KB's new fluffies!!!

Thanx to a very generous gift, from a very dear friend... I was finally able to order KB some much-needed, new diapers!! I was able to get 2 dozen, brand-new, Chinese prefolds (a HUGE blessing, since ours were handed down from Marmee, are really old, and are quickly becoming thread bare!), several new Thirsties covers, as well as a bonus purchase of a $10 [purple] diaper pail liner... and still remain well into the limits of my monetary "allowance"!! After some research, I decided to order from: Nickisdiapers.com... as they had a trustworthy & professional looking site... the best price for the UBCPF (by the dozen)... and FREE shipping! :-) Then.... I found a separate seller, who had two of the (v1) covers, marked for almost 25% off of the going price..... with no shipping!!! So I was able to get two more covers (the next size up!) to add to my stash.... and only because of the splurged pail liner, did it put me a few dollars over my spending goal!! I am SO excited! Thanx again, JAM.... you're the best! :)

Vanessa

~ Tiffany & Vanessa ~ Summer of 1999 ~

Though we've known each other since we were just tikes (two or three?)... and saw each other on a a weekly basis for years.... we were oddly, nothing but mere ships passing in the night. Then one summer - the Summer of 1994 - something suddenly clicked between us... and from then on, we were best-friends! Through the years, she has stood by me during the good, the bad & the ugly. Our friendship has seen it share of tests & trials... yet the bond between us, has remained strong & true. Vanessa has truly been my "bosom friend." - my kindred spirit to whom I can confide my inmost soul. ;-) But alas, the pages have turned.. and the time since we shared those carefree days of our girlhood- our long walks, mini backpacks, spy clubs, and summer plays - have now swiftly drifted into nothing but fond memories. Mere short chapters in a much grander story of life. Our lives are forever moving forth, & ever-changing. Yet, I hope she knows that no matter what life brings... or how far apart we live.... she will always hold a very dear place in my heart.

So now, exactly 4 years and one week after she honored me, by standing as my bridesmaid in my wedding... it is her turn. Probably right now, as you are reading this... we are busily bustling around, in preparation for her big-day... which hold no greater honor & joy, than to be standing by her side, as she exchanges her vows, and starts such an amazing new chapter in her life! Congratulations Vanessa! I love you! <3

Holidays have come & gone...

The holidays have come & gone.... and now, so have all of it's visitors! It is really amazing how fast these last few weeks have seemed to fly by! It seems like just yesterday, we were happily preparing for the fast-coming Christmas.... and now it's January 2nd.... and the festivities are all over! wow! My three longtime and closest friends (Vanessa/Chris, JAmes, Nora/Steve) - who are now living scattered throughout US - all got to come home for Christmas! What a blessing that was! They each led extremely busy schedules while they were here (holidays, family, wedding preparations, surgery, etc...), yet they all made some time to see me - I was thrilled, and SO grateful! It's always wonderful to spend time with each one of them, and catch up on each others lives! :-)

Sadly, though... the days have fled... and it all had to come to an end. So now, even as we speak, they are each on their journeys back to their location of residence (Indiana, So Cal, & Kansas, respectively)... and back to work & lives as adults. Speaking of which.... B also officially started the crazy three weeks of chaos (aka take down), at work today.... so here I am. KB is sleeping.... and, as you can imagine, it's pretty solitude around here. Thankfully.... there is much that needs to be done.... the dishwasher needs emptying & reloading.... laundry is desperately calling to be tended to... and I have many pictures that need editing - most importantly, the pictures I took for Vanessa & Chris' engagement session!! But that still doesn't make my heart any less lonely.... I guess you can say, I am having a bit of a melancholy day.

So, goodbye everyone! I'll miss you... but I know I'll see you soon! (and talk to you even sooner!) ~ Love you all!

Nora & Steve (photo stolen from her FB!)...JAmes (photo also stolen from FB! - pictured with his precious mama! <3)...
Vanessa & Chris (a preview of their engagement pictures).... ;-)

Happy Birthday Vanessa

I have known Vanessa for a long time.... since we were three years old(!)... and I can honestly say, I haven't met a sweeter, kinder, more giving person! I am so blessed to have her in my life, to call her my best-friend!

Happy Birthday Vanessa! I hope you have a fantastically *great* day! Thank you SO much for sticking by me over all these years, and being such an awesome friend! I can't tell you how much I look forward to standing next on your wedding day.... as you & Chris proclaim your love before God, friends and family... it is going to be SO awesome! - I am truly honored to have the privilege of being part of your special day! I love you!

Final (disappointing) Best Buy Update...

Best Buy just called.... it's a no go. :-( They said "all our applications have been filled." Interestingly enough, they did ask him if they could keep his application open through the holidays (they usually only keep them for 30days).... but unfortunately, we don't have time to wait around... so it's on to other things. B says he's ok... but he's being very quiet, which is what he does when he's upset or concerned about something. I know providing for /taking care of us, is his utmost concern... and he's really feeling disheartened right now. Please pray that God will make whatever path we need to take next, very clear. Thank you!

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11

On a lighter note... I have to say I have the greatest two best friends in the entire world. Within mere minutes of hearing things didn't work out with the job today, I got very heartfelt messages/calls from both of them... checking on us, and assuring me that if there is anything they can do, or anything we need... esp anything that might help lessen our worries right now... to please let them know!! I also have received amazing support, love & prayers from my family. It's because of them, I know we are going to be ok, and can make it through this!!

Though we're scattered.. I am always grateful for the love, concern & rally of longtime friends!!

TFY: Busch Gardens

   

Well it's been several days since I wrote an update... so I think it's about time! 

We went to Busch Gardens with the gang on Saturday, and had a ton of fun!!!    Our tried and true group of six, tries to get together as often as we can. -- We've all have been friends for many, many years (except Chad - he's our newest addition ;-)... and we always have a *blast* hangin' out together!!    Unfortunately, we didn't take our cameras with us (I know... a shocker from the shutter-bug couple) so I don't have any pictures to share with ya'll. :-(  Actually, it's a really good thing we didn't have our camera with us, because it ended up pouring (with 60 mph winds) at about 5:00, and by the time we made our way through the mass exodus, and  caught the shuttle to get to our car we were all soaked to the bone!! We were all just lovely... if you like the drowned rat look.... :-P Ah... fun times! :-} Anyhoo, B and I did have a picture taken in one of those little photo booth, and it came out kinda cute, so maybe I can post it later.... Until then, here are a  few pix of our last get together with everyone (having dinner at Carabba's)...

James ~ Emma ~ Ally ~ Chad ~ Tiffany (me) ~ & Bill (taking picture)


Ally (Garske) Flagg and Chad Flagg -- They are so cute together!


James Maltby and Emma Garske-- My two really good friends are now a couple!


Chad and Ally -- I love this picture of them!

Toddles!
   ~Tiph