Family Get-Together on Memorial Weekend

My brother-in-law Rick and his wife Jill, always host a get together party for family and friend during memorial day every year.

They live in Chester, West Virginia, a 45  minute drive  from  where we live.

We love  driving  out there because it is very refreshing to see  the  farms with cows and horses and my husband adore these two log cabins that are built near my BIL's property.

Their home is a perfect  place for a party, there's lots of entertainment.  They have a swimming pool, a game room, and the scenery is very relaxing.

Hubby and I played table tennis after the kids  has done playing.

We also played corn hole  game with Jim and Jen.

 

It rained and there were thunder and lightning but it  subsided after  10 minutes or so.  We spotted two wild turkeys  at their backyard chasing the squirrel.  The squirrel is hiding beside the tree. Just click the photo to see an enlarged  version.

We went home with filled tummies.  The kids were exhausted  from swimming.  We had once again had a great time  with family and friends.

Tomlinson Run Adventure

I have mentioned in my previous post that we were invited for a birthday party in Tomlinson Run last weekend. We went earlier but we did not see anyone at the designated venue.  

We drove around, went to the parts where  we have never been yet but we  we did not fin it.  So we  went back to the venue, stayed there for about an hour and  decided to leave because I was worried that the fruit salad I made will get spoiled..

It turned out that they put a small sign from the entrance for the new venue that they picked.   They said that the  place was already taken when they arrived so they changed  the shelter.  We didn't see the sign they put  up so we never got to enjoy their company.  Nevertheless, we had a really great time out there since we  spent  one hour exploring the  lake. .

Disney World's Castle, Tree House, and River Boat

Here's another batch of our fun-filled week in Disney World last year.  Most of these  shots were taken by my friend Dhemz, thanks sis.

From our  princesses favorite castle to the tree house, the fun never  ends.  I did not really grasp the  story behind this tree house until I saw the movie just lately hehehe.

 

After so many walking and  climbing, we  took some rest by  taking the short cruise through the Riverboat Landing attraction.

Bananas  and oranges were our snacks most of the time.  We decided to bring fruit  because snacks inside  Disney World is  very expensive.

Motherhood is....

I did not know that my husband was taking pictures of me and the kids while we were playing with the dogs in the backyard. He was inside the house doing his homework and saw us by the window.

Motherhood is...

 finding time to sit and relax with your children;

Being able to bear the pain that goes along the way;

Being able to comprehend  what is best for them;

and being able to execute the TLC or 

tender, love, and care.

Motherhood is...

A gift from God that all Moms should enjoy and give value to;

A challenging  journey  that is full of twists and turns;

Revitalizing and  recreational,  that is the 

Motherhood for me..

Let me share this poem I found at scrapbook.com.

A Mother's Love

Submitted by: life heARTist

Author: Author unknown

A Mother's Love is like an island
In life's ocean vast and wide,
A peaceful, quiet shelter
From the restless, rising tide ...

A Mother's Love is like a fortress
And we seek protection there
When the waves of tribulation
Seem to drown us in despair ...

A Mother's Love's a sanctuary
Where our souls can find sweet rest
From the struggle and the tension
Of life's fast and futile quest ...

A Mother's Love is like a tower
Rising far above the crowd,
And her smile is like the sunshine
Breaking through a threatening cloud ...

A Mother's Love is like a beacon
Burning bright with Faith and Prayer,
And through the changing scenes of life
We can find a Haven There ...

For A Mother's Love is fashioned
After God's enduring love,
It is endless and unfailing
Like the love of Him above ...

For God knew in His great wisdom
That He couldn't be Everywhere,
So He put His Little Children
In a Loving Mother's Care.

Happy Mother's day Mommies!