Colorado, youth group style!

The spirit of man is the candle of The Lord. Proverbs 20:27

Jake had a fabulous time with the youth group on their travels to Southfork, CO.  They spent two days getting there and two days getting home, but had much fun along the way!  

The Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, TX

Blue hole in New Mexico! Water was 60 degrees!

White water rafting in Colorado.

Beautiful country!

I'm happy he had such a great time, but glad he is home!

A Dance to Remember

We had the pleasure of witnessing a beautiful wedding this past weekend. Tyler was one of the groomsmen. He looked sharp and handsome in his tux! During the ceremony, I found my mind imagining his wedding one day all while my youngest son sat next to me holding my hand. I am the luckiest Mom in the world!

I also experienced sharing my first dance with my sons! Jake's first dance ever, and it was with me! I don't even recall the song, just how sweet it was and how he smiled at me and said "I love you, mom".  It felt as if no one else was there, just me teaching my son how to dance.  My dance with Tyler was to Garth Brooks singing "Unconditional".  A flood of emotions all at one time! I once again imagined his wedding one day and us dancing the Groom/Mother dance. He was so strong and took charge! The song was perfect! Unconditional, yes that's how I love my sons! Beautiful dances I will always remember!

We had a great time and hope the newly weds will have a lifetime full of love!

All about Dad!

Happy Father's Day Brian! Our boys are really blessed to have you as their Dad! You are always there for them, stern when needed, sympathetic when needed, and there's nothing you would rather do than spend time with them! You have taught them what it means to be a great husband and father! They are so lucky to have such a role model in their life! We love you!

Mama has the baby boy blues!

Whoa! Hold on! Wait! What? Jake just finished his freshman year in high school.  He ended the year with all A's and tested academically advanced.  He started driving school the first Monday school was out.  He's a great driver and I know he will be safe!  I can't believe in 6 months he will have his license and I will have to let him go out on his own! My sweet baby boy is growing up with every blink of the eye! I love you Jacob Walker Rhone!

All good things must come to an end

I decided earlier this year to leave my position at Creative Corners.  After 11 years, it was a tough decision, but I felt it was time to go.  Time to rest, relax, travel with Brian on business trips, and whatever else God leads me to do! I left the corporate world right before Jake was born and began teaching when he was 4.  I will miss the children, but have offered to substitute when needed.  I will especially miss the ladies I worked with, but those friendships will go on! The "J" group (as we called ourselves) will be no more.  Jodi, Julie, Jenn, and Juanita!  Here's a few pictures from our annual celebration of the end of the school! We have deemed the 3rd Friday in May our reunion party for years to come! Change is hard for me, but I think this change was for the best, for my health, and 100's of other reasons. I will miss you girls!

Mother's Day Weekend 2014

Mother's Day weekend in Louisiana at my brother Welby's house.  All of the cousins were there except our Jake.  Wish I (and Jake) could have gone! The occasion was to celebrate Staci's graduation from nurse practitioner school!  We now have a PA in the family! Pictured L to R, top row, Emily Major, Sabrina Walker, Hailey McKay, Ross Guidry, Tyler Rhone, next row, Hannah McKay, Alison Guidry Lindsey, Wendi Major, Ross Walker, next row, Piper Major, Kai Major, Zeph a Major, bottom, Staci Guidry Pitarro, and Sophia Pitarro.

23!

Our first born turned 23 on 4/30! I cannot believe he's that old! Seems like yesterday he was just a small child! He has grown into such a handsome, compassionate man and we are very proud of him! He's finishing up college and will make a great teacher and coach! He loves to workout, spend time with us and his friends. I love you Tyler, my baby you will always be!