Tornado Hits Joplin

A tornado hit my hometown area of Joplin, Missouri on Sunday, May 22, 2011.  I can't believe the destruction.  It was an F5.  They don't get worse than that.  I feel so helpless but I can't leave Mason and go help.  Every day I hear about more people who have died and the search for people's loved ones.  Thank you, God that my family is safe.  My parents were in the tornado, but came out unharmed.  God was watching over them.  So many little ones who lost parents.  So much destruction.  It breaks my heart.

The School Year Is Almost Over

I will be so happy to spend my summer with Mason and his Daddy.  With the new house we have so much that needs done.  Mike has made quite a list of projects for himself this summer.  That's fine with me.  More Mommy and Mason time for me!

Still no word officially on Madan.  My heart breaks each day that we have no news.

But I have this to look forward to this summer----

Mason's Second Birthday Party

Mason will be 2 on May 5th, but we had his birthday party Saturday, April 30th.  His Papa and Nana bought him a sand/water table.  His Grandpa and Grandma bought him a guitar.  Mason LOVES them both.  It turned a little cold so he can't go outside to play in the sand/water.  But he can sing his heart out and play his guitar. 

Mason's new babysitter had the kids listening to music and dancing the other day.  She said "Mason doesn't like to dance does he?"  She was being serious.  I thought "MY son?!"  He loves to sing and dance.  He even has dances called "The Mason Shuffle", "The New House Dance", "The New Shoes Dance."  It's hilarious how different each dance is!