Chloe's Pirate Party

Ready for a party

The Cake
Pirate Ship Hotdogs
The Sassy Pirate
Arrrgh!!
Even Logan got to play
The Treasure Hunt

Finding the loot

Chloe's Haircut

Chloe has been asking for a while to get her hair cut. So I finally gave in and we chopped it off. She loves it and looks more like a 5 year old.

Life is Great

Yep, life is great! I was saddened by a comment someone made the other day. She said she hated the life that had been dealt her. I was sad because she didn't understand that you make your life. Life doesn't make you. She had some terrible circumstances that occured throughout her life but yet she let those circumstances define who she is today. She chose not to take any responsibility for her actions or her life. But now she blames where she is on anyone else. She doesn't like the life she has but has no motivation to change it.

Life can be great- but you choose to make it great. I realize that things happen that are outside of our control. But how we respond to those circumstances is completely up to us. The quality of life is in our control. I love my husband and my kids. They are mine. I can't decide one day that I don't like them anymore and trade them in for new ones. Jeremy and I have made a commitment to each other to live a great life. We choose to love each other. We choose to be happy. We choose to have joy in all situations. We choose to love our kids. We choose the quality of life we have. The same is true for jobs, friendships, money, weight, etc.

A great life doesn't happen because of favorable circumstances all the time. A great life isn't about getting everything you ever wanted. A great life is the result of a disciplined lifestyle and the choices you make.

I get tired of hearing people complain about their life. They don't have any friends, yet make no effort to gain friends. They never have enough money, but have no motivation to be disciplined in spending or make more money. They hate their job but make no effort to find a new job. They hate being overweight yet still eat an entire cheesecake in one sitting.

Have a great life- by choice. Choose to happy. Choose to make changes. Choose a great life!