Jessie's wedding!

Jimmy's best friend from high school, Jessie, got married a couple weeks ago. Jimmy was so happy to attend. She made him a very big part of her wedding and also made him feel so special on HER special day. The world needs more people like her, beautiful on the inside and out.

Jimmy passed out programs with Brandon.

Dancing with Tiffany (they graduated together also).

He was very excited to see Brownie (he also graduated with her)!

SWEET!

Jessie even had Jimmy help her throw her bouquet. :)

And then came Oliver....

Losing Mikey was hard. It's still hard. But, as I was grieving, God had a plan. He always does. At the same time, we were overcome with grief, another Golden was needing a new home. His owner worked 10 hour shifts, leaving his dog home alone. He also didn't have a fence, and so his dog would have to be tied up when outside. :( Through a caring friend of ours, we learned about him. And so, I called. And we met him. And I fell in love. He is just what my heart needed to begin the healing process. I think God may have also whispered to Oliver, "Stay close to her. Her heart is broken." , because Oliver, never leaves my side. Anywhere I go in the house, I turn around and there he is. He even sleeps next to my bed, and he has from day one. I thank God, because now Oliver is receiving the attention that he needs, and Oliver is helping us heal, so very much. :) So, meet Oliver. He is 14 mos. old. He is funny, and sweet, house broken, and doesn't chew. Yes, he's a dream dog. We love him!

 

 

He LOVES the pool!

Minions

Pretty cute idea that I found online. :)

I made these for the boys yesterday

More fun at the lake pics :)

Emily and Kreager

The Fish!

Throwing rocks, a boys all time fav!

Happy Birthday in Heaven

Happy Birthday Mikey. Today, you would have been 12 years old. You left us three short weeks ago, and we miss you terribly. Everywhere we look in this house, we miss seeing you. Especially out in the back yard, where you spent many hours playing in the water with Ben and Caleb, and chasing those pesky squirrels across the fence. We miss your happy howl very much. I'm sure that you are using your happy voice very much today, as you celebrate your first birthday in Heaven. I can't wait to see you again, my beautiful sweet boy.

More water fun with friends

Holding onto his hat!

Caleb was so excited to ride the jet ski for his very first time!

Him and that tongue. LOL

Love this sweet face!

Water park fun

The water park is one of the boys favorite places. And I absolutely love taking them there!

Despite this face, he really was happy all day. :)

Elijah has come so far. He used to be so timid when it came to water. 

Today, he went down one of the big slides, by himself.

Jimmy, LOL!

Caleb :)

Mama and Elijah

There's his happy face!

My brave little guy!