Sometimes it's the little things....

Sometimes it really is the little things that make or break us...hurt us or help us...

Little things like I'm sorry; Thank you; I love you; you are wonderful...

And many times it is our family that we forget to says those little things to...those who mean the most to us.

Here are some of the 'little things' that I have been thinking about resently.


Carlos Jr...Thank you for trying so hard with your extended family members. You have been such a support to both sides of the family!

Emily....thank you for being such a support to Carlos with things like sewing patches and sending him off to scout camp!

Ana-Christine...Congratulations!!! (and I'm sorry I haven't said that before.) The first set of twins in this generation for our family. You have your hands running over with blessings, to say the least!!!

Abinadi...Thank you for loving Ana-Christine like you do. You have truly been her rock and her support these past months especially.

Mary-Carmen...Way to go on fulfilling the dream of being an EFY counselor!! You are good at knowing what you want and going after it...just like you did with Tyson!

Tyson...Thank you for being patient with MC as she fulfills her dreams and goals. It's nice to have YOU as one of her goals! Welcome to the family!

Rose-Marie....I'm sorry if I have let your baby be overshadowed by other things. I really am exited for you...just let me get through both weddings and I'll bug you to tears about the baby!! LOL

David.....Congrats on the job promotion. You really are working hard for your growing little family. I'm very proud of you. Welcome to the family, too!

Catie-Lynn....Thank you for being here in Costa Rica with me. I know living here wasn't your first choice but you have tried to help me do what I felt I needed to do. I appreciate you hanging in there as long as you have! I'm sorry we haven't gotten to Playa Conchal yet...but we'll get there before the end of the year! I promise.

Carlos, SR...Thank you for being the Father of our children...our wonderful, wonderful family that is growing more numerous each year! All I ever wanted was to be a wife and mother...and now a grandmother and you have helped me achieve all that and more. Where in life would I truly be without you, my husband, my friend?

My grandchildren...I love you all more than you will know...until you are grandparents! And no matter how many grandchildren I have, there is always room in my heart for one more-even two at a time!!