Remembering my son, Andrew on his birthday.

Today I celebrate in bittersweet remembrance, my son Andrew's birthday. He would have turned 9 years old. Hard to believe it's been that many birthdays. Why bittersweet? Bitter because I miss him each and every day. Sweet because I know he is my son forever and I will see him again. "Life's not the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away". In the time he was here with me, he gave me more precious moments than I could hope for.
I love you Andrew. Happy Birthday Little Man! XO
Love, Mom

Happy Birthday Cambria! Turning the big 5 years old!

Each child is a blessing, and Cambria is definitely that. Bringing sunshine to our lives from the day she was born until now. Cambria, you bring such light and love to our family. Thank you for being the sweetheart you are. We love you!! Happy Birthday!

Happy Halloween 2010 (click on the black border, move your curser around, and you will see three blue buttons to help you view our pictures.) Enjoy!

Happy 15th Birthday to my wonderful daughter Cybill.

How could I have been so blessed to have in a daughter someone who is smart, beautiful, fun and spiritual all rolled into one? You've been a constant pillar in my life. Someone knew I needed someone special, and they gave me you. I am privileged to be your mom.

Love you Cybill.

First Day of School

Cybill's first day of school. Sophmore year. Inconceivable! It has taken me the couple weeks since she started back to school to really let it sink in. And so I post this now, two weeks after she started. Reality. Can you imagine me when she goes off to college!? Oh my, let's not get worked up right now for nothing. I have time. A little. Until then, Cybill has a great year ahead of her and I am so proud of all her lovliness.

The Uninvited Guest

The Uninvited, Unwanted, Unwelcome...you get the picture, Guest was an opossum.

Cybill discovered him in our garage one night while she was feeding the cats. All she saw was the rat like tail, and that was enough to send her dancing into the house, in a rather excited, shrilling voice that she saw something.

The opossum thought he could just blend right in with our two cats, get free food and bask in the protection of our garage without being noticed.

Devin to the rescue! After two days, a call into the animal control, and the critter not showing any signs of leaving, or payment for his accommodations, Devin caught the opossum, trapped him in a storage bin and let him go in the forest by our home. Far enough away I hope.

A golf club is the best defense, didn't you know? (I could input something about Tiger and Elin, but I will let your own imaginations go with that one.)

Did you know that opossums stink? Really really bad? Devin soon discovered that one. I stayed back at a safe distance for good measure. The critter didn't run right away. Just stayed there like a statue. We ran faster than he did.

Oh. And to the people walking their dogs, staring at us as we were coming out of the forest..."What, you mean a man and a woman coming out of the forest at twilight in flip flops, holding an empty storage bin, a camera and a golf club looks unusual? Come on...

Andrew Devin Pace...my beautiful boy

7 years ago this day, August 2nd, my sweet son, Andrew died. It was the saddest day of my life. This was the last photo I have of him. It was taken on my birthday that year, a week before his death.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."


My little man getting his first big boy haricut. Seeing pictures helps me to "see" him. The chubby fingers, the long blonde eyelashes, the beautiful blue eyes...
The Crowned Prince
by Suzanne Pace

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One night a little prince was born
Heir to a higher throne
A choice and noble boy was he
Crowned with more than most could see
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He played, he jumped, never walked, only ran
No one could catch him, not even the fastest man
For his speed and strength was his spirit unique
An exceptional gift from above, for him to keep
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He was happy, carefree; it was life that he loved
With his white, blonde hair and baby blue eyes
What a beautiful sight he was to see
A miracle in him self was he
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This little prince royally enjoyed
Being outside, pushing trucks and giving high fives
He love Cookie Monster, juice and food of all sorts
Dogs and cats were in for a treat
When our little prince, by chance, they should meet
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The moon, he captured with each glimpse and word
He recognized all the good in his kingdom
All people he loved, and they adored him too
He touched many lives, many more than he knew
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This little prince was royal above most
He was matchless and precious to his family
But it was to the royal courts he returned, so young
Back to our King, the prince's celestial crown he had won
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We will see our prince again, he is ours for the keeping
We will know him someday
What a glorious meeting!
A royal holiday will be declared
To have our prince in our arms again
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Can you imagine what he will say?
What will he want to play?
With bouncing balls, or watch a baseball game
Jump on his sister's bed or drink juice just the same?
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Things will be perfect
Just wait and see
We will be complete, a royal eternal family

Andrew, I miss you each day of my life. I know you are never far, but I cannot wait for the day when I can hold you once again. I treasure the memories and leave nothing for granted. You have changed my life forever. I love you. Love, Mommy

Happy 3rd Birthday Cate! You make life exciting, bring a smile to my face

You've warmed our hearts forever, no one can take your place

Character, Cutenes and Charm...all rolled into one

That's you,

The one and only, Cate Lillian Pace.

Happy 4th of July! I know I am a little late, but it's still July, right? I just had to post these pictures of my patriotic beauties!
(You'll notice two pics of Cybill...I just had to include those adorable goldish shoes. So cute!)

My Avatar Babies! This is what happens when, one: your husband allows them to watch a little bit of Avatar, and two: when Mom lets them play with the front door open, and am getting dinner ready. It really had an impact on them. (BTW~ It's sidewalk chalk.)

Fun in the Monterey Sun

We had fun playing at The Dennis the Menace Park in beautiful Monterey, CA. A quick drink after a roarin' good time.
Cate's favorite way of going down the rolling slide was backwards. She loved it!
Cambria loving the new play equipment added to the already amazing park.
Cate was sporting the backwards hat most of the day. Such a trend setting toddler.
All three beauties Cambria, Cate and our friend Halle coming down the slide. Even though this was not our first time to this park, it was a first with my camera!

Hello All!

I've been inspired again, to do this blogging thing. Let's see how long this can hold out! If you are floored right now, because I posted something, you should be. It's been so long! I should take a poll of how long you think I can do it, but I don't want my feeling hurt. So I will enjoy it as long as this motivations lasts.