My Life, My Heart: September 2009

Friday, September 4, 2009

Rest In Peace

Sadly On Monday August 24 Jordon Larcade died unexpectedly. We are deeply saddened by this loss. He was only 16 years old. Jordon We love you and your family so much and you will be sorely missed. We are praying for you and your family and it will be some time before our hearts heal. You are pure and innocent and you are in Heaven now. We know your life goes on.

To your wonderful Family who we have quickly grown to love, Tony, Judy, T.J., Cory, Kirsten, Emily, and Joey and also Jerry who we did not meet but honor just the same, To all of you our hearts mourn with yours. Your Loss is great and we want you to know we are your eternal friends and will do whatever we can to help you and comfort you. Though the distance is long we are connected forever no matter how far apart. Consider us not just friends but eternal family. All of our love...The Tsoufiou/ Carter family.

Till we meet again...

Growing Up so fast!

Here are my twins growing up so fast. They are almost three and time has flew by. I love these pics they show their more grown up look and just how beautiful they are. They have an inner light that even shines in these pictures. I am proud to announce Linnea is now potty trained! She has been going pee in the potty for weeks and today she went Poo...YEA! She was so proud she came and got me to show me. We all celebrated. I promised her a new Princess book when she went poo in the potty and that was the first thing she asked me about after she went, she said
"OK mommy I want my Princess book now". She was just glowing with pride and happiness. As for now Larissa is not interested....we'll see. One down, one to go.

Pretty Larissa looking so sweet and big.

Silly Linnea hamming it up.

Larissa Just day dreaming

Larissa the Cutie pie

Linnea with that big smile

Our New cat named Mellow, she just showed up our porch one day and never left. She really adopted us. Larissa was deathly afraid of her and Linnea did not want to be too close either. Over time though Mellow warmed their hearts and now the cat cannot get rid of the twins. They LOVE her TOO much. They always pick her up and carry her around the yard. The pet her at times a little too rough. Yet Mellow just bears it all with patience, she really lives up to her name.

Twins...Sisters...Best friends for life!

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!!!!