The past year, I have learned to make sure to let your loved ones how you feel about them. You don't know how much time you have left with them. And make sure you keep in touch with them as often as you can. :-) Be it a friend, someone you grew up with, someone from your past that you happened to fall out of touch with, someone you had a silly spat with, etc... It's not worth it. Life's truly short. Many of us think, "oh, I have all those years ahead of me" or "they'll be here tomorrow" or maybe you get tired of a family member "nagging" but you really never know when the years you supposedly have will be cut short or that someone may not be here tomorrow.

Watching families/friends get closer because their loved one won't be on the earth longer. I wonder why sometimes it takes a dying person to get the family/friends together? We have to realize what we have and treasure it with all our hearts so there won't be any regrets when someone leaves the earth.

A dedication post...

Kelli on the left, I'm the one chatting away and another friend of ours is above us.

To one of my favorite childhood bestfriend, Kelli!! This woman is amazing. How she manages to take care of five children (hubby included), keeps her household running smoothly, takes care of her parents and brothers during the most difficult time of their lives and still has time for her friends is beyond me.

We met when we were tiny. I must have been a baby and her a toddler. We grew up together, sharing countless sleepovers, secrets, fights, and most preciously, memories.

I'm so glad to have you in my life, Kelli. I cannot imagine otherwise.

Love ya, girl.

Prince's new home!

My wonderful boyfriend made this for Prince. Prince fell in love with it and he sleeps, plays and lays there often. Thanks, Tommy, you're the best!