Friendship - It's a Vivas Thing!

Jun 10 2010

Games

I love it when I don't look forward to a week, and then, all of a sudden, God gives me little things to help make it so much nicer.

Like unexpected quiet times.

Unexpected moments with my children.

Unexpected moments with friends.

Last night we had a pre-celebration for the Talented One's birthday. One of my dear friends spends every Wednesday with us. B-boo and I used to go to her house every Wednesday while the little ones were at AWANA. Then I got sick. So she started coming to my house instead. The best things ever…because my whole family just loves her visits!

Last night, she brought brownies and ice cream…and marinara sauce. We invited some of my son's friends over and we had spaghetti and dessert. The Good-Looking one came over, too, so it made for such a nice evening! We spent the evening laughing and playing Mexican train. I was exhausted, but it was fun.

That's the kind of unexpected moments that I like...Just for the Joy of It!

May 29 2010

Birthday Fun!

Today was my niece’s birthday; later this week it is my nephew’s, too. So, we held a party in their honor today. I think we had a pretty good time!

We had a spider cake for him!

And a Dirt Cake for Her!

And Face Painting for all!

We even had a bubble blowing contest where some adults had as much fun as the kids!

Of course, in this case, it was more of a bubble popping contest!

She had a pretty big bubble….

Until he came along and went even bigger!

The day ended on a slip and slide. Oh, what memories this brought back for us moms!

I’d say it was a pretty good day! After all, what could be more fun then spending a day with friends, family, and sugar!

May 27 2010

Pure Joy!

Can you see the joy on their faces?

That's what brings a mother joy! Even more so, being able to visit with a sweet friend while the kids are having the time of their lives! Definitely found my joy this week! I'm so glad I decided to stick around and have some fun while the kids had fun of their own!

May 06 2010

Joy of Old Friends

Last night I talked to a friend of ours. We just love them so much and hadn't talked to them in a while. We made the decision for the Drama Queen and I to go over for a visit today as the husband is in congestive heart failure and stuck in bed. We have lost a lot of loved ones in the past 1 1/2 years, so that time has to be special.

As we walked in this morning, he didn't recognize me. He has always recognized me before, so it made me a little sad. Then, his face lit up and he said,

"Hey, I think I've met you before!"

And then he saw the Drama Queen. And his face really lit up. He recognized her!

We visited for a while. Being cooped up in bed for almost three months has really shown me how important it is to visit those who can't get out of the house.

As we were getting ready to leave, I told him I loved him, and he grabbed my arm and said, "You better!" and held on to me for a few more minutes. I told him we'd be back soon and then we left.

I'm so glad that we went today. I'm so glad that the Drama Queen is so willing to love an older generation with all her heart.

That brought me joy.