My Life, My Heart: July 2009

Friday, July 17, 2009

Forrest Devin Carter Born July 17 1994

The first song on my playlist is my song to Forrest, I called him today and sang it to him. I told him we are dancing to this song when he gets married and we dance the mother son dance.

This is my first year not being with Forrest on his Birthday, I have only cried outloud twice, but inside I am really sad. I miss him. I sent him out a big package for his birthday. He is going to open it with me on the phone. I saved the big present for when he returns. It is very unnatural to be without your children on their birthday. I remember the day he was born, I fell in love with him from the get go. He is amazing and I tell him all the time he has been nothing but a BLESSING in my life. I am so thankful for his wisdom and his strength and his love.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORREST
I LOVE YOU BUNCHES

Friday, July 10, 2009

Missing brothers and sisters

Forrest, Mya, Harmony, and Liam have all been in California with their dad since June 6th. They are coming home August 1st. We are counting down the days...literally. I miss them so much but so do the twins, they do not quite understand what is taking them so long to come home. They cry for them and talk about them everyday. They get to talk on the phone with them often. The following pics show how much the babies have been spolied with love by their older sibs. Ever since they were born the twins have had lots of love and attention, it is no wonder they miss them so much.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Baby Jazzy is here! Yea!

JUNE 5TH 2009 at 12:14am
Jazmine Rihanna Holmes has come from HEAVEN into the world
6pds 15ozs
19inches long

Beautiful baby with bright blonde hair...yes blonde! The nurses and doctors came to see her from all over because it is so rare to be born with blonde hair.

Gorgeous, she really is and so perfect. She scored a 10 on the evaluation.

On my lap holding Mommy's hand

Her sweet tiny fingers

Proud mom my sister Chrissy

Of course baby is so pretty, just look at her mom.

Me sooooooo excited and happy to be holding sweet little baby Jazzy.

I stayed until I tired my poor sister out, she is so awesome and sweet. We are so excited to see her grow up but for now I absolutely LOVE the newborn stage it is my favorite part of the baby years.

July 4th: Now and Then

4th of July was fun and busy as we traveled to visit with different family members. Our 1st stop was "papa's house" where the babies swam in his pool for the first time. I have pics of this but they are on my other cam which I left there by mistake.Later we met up with both grandmas to watch fireworks in Massillon it was so fun and it was the twins first time seeing fireworks. They loved them they were just a little afraid of the noise.

Linnea looking patriotic in her stripes and cute ribbons. One ribbon said" proud to be American" and the other said America. It is fun of course to get them all dolled up.

Larissa in her stars

Together they represent the stars and stripes

Cute

This was the moon that night, I thought it looked cool.

Grandma Cynde

Grandmas Phyllis and Larissa

Grandma Phyllis and Linnea

Larissa watching the fireworks

Linnea watching the fireworks

ohhhhhh

ahhhhhhhh

WOW

A blast from the past these are the Twins with PAPA last year so cute

Larissa and Linnea

Larissa

Linnea

July Fourth was fun even though the older kids were not here. I miss sharing this holiday with them. I hate being without them.

Mya Carter

Singer, Poet, Friendly. Sensitive, Caring, good friend. She is the softness in our home. Mya is my little mother she helps so much with the babies. They love her like a second mom. I always call her my queen, and she reigns surpreme sometimes even with a little attitude. Her strength will carry through the temptations in this life. She is firm in her beliefs and I am so proud of her. I love her warm smile. She looks so much like her late Grandma Marsha, which is such a blessing. Now her dad can see his mom in his beautiful daughter.

Harmony Carter

Fashion designer, Trendsetter, Go getter. Loving, Huggable, smiley. She is the Light in our home. Harmony will go far in life she is determined and will work hard for her success. She is driven and studies hard in school. She likes things organized and neat. She is playful and sometimes has us laughing at her silliness. I am so grateful for her. I prayed for another girl when I was pregnant with her because I wanted Mya to have a sister. I hope she knows how special it is to be a sister and to be a good one. She radiates and we are blessed to have her.

Liam Carter

Artist, Writer, Comedian. Intelligent, thoughtful, cool. He is the truth in our home.Liam is starting at Canton Country Day School this year.We are so proud he was accepted in. He is a rare gem with great potential. He is our little einstein. When he was little he did not talk much he used to play thoughfully and examine things. he was always anxious to get bigger so he could do big things. I hope you never lose your fire to be big Liam. Liam collects build a bears. He also writes and illustrates hilarious comic books. As long as he keeps believing in Himself he will go far. He is ma-ma's heart.

Linnea Tsoufiou

Happy, loves books, Cautious, Girly, Passionate. She is our sweet angel.God bleesed Linnea with a twin now she will have alife long friend who will be so close to her heart. Linnea looks out for Larissa she tries to keep her out of trouble and leads her into trouble too. She moves non-stop when she is awake, and tires mommy out. She is going throught the taking off clothes and diaper phase. Does anyone know of any escape-proof clothes? I feel overwhelmed alot but alos overwhelmed with good feelings for my glorious blessings.

Summer News

The summer is here, and already going fast. Forrest, Mya, Harmony, and Liam are all in Reseda California (LA) Visiting with dad Travis, step mom Marika, and new baby brother Mattias. They are also spending time with cousins and uncles. They are having a great time. We all talk everyday. I miss them tons. I do not breathe the same because 4 pieces of my heart are missing. I am getting lots done here though and trying to use my extra time wisely.
My mom got us ALL a membership at the Massillon Recreation center. She is SO awesome. I honestly do not know how she keeps up with needs of all her children and grandchildren. THANKS MOM!! We have gone quite a bit. The babies are warming up to the water and starting to have lots of fun. I like summer but I do not love it. I prefer fall and winter but I plan to make this a great summer, I might even let myself get a tan. I usually hide from the sun…I don’t want any wrinkles!!!!