Happy Birthday Didi

Deidra Ann Ramos-Perez born on Sept. 2nd 1988 in Humacao P.R. My little baby is 20 years old today! Where has the time gone? I remember looking at her only 4 days old and wondering what she'd be like at 5, let alone 20.

One of my favorite movie scenes was from the The Divine Secrets of the Yaya Sisterhood. In it, the mother was explaining to her daughter, that when she (the mom) was younger she always prayed to God to make her prettier, more famous and better. She goes on to say that for a long time she thought God didn't answer her prayers until she realized that He did. She looks at her daughter and says, "And you came right through me. The best part of me is you." (Well something like that) Point being is that it described exactly how I felt about my daughter. The person I wanted to be in life is all wrapped in my Didi. She's intelligent, beautiful, strong in her faith, has strong convictions of right and wrong, is a hard worker, compassionate and loving. Forgive me if I'm boasting, but I see all of that in her. We both know she's not perfect but she sure is a blessing.

A little lullaby I made up for her went something like this:
Didi, Didi, Didi Ann, you're the finest in the land. If you ask me if I do. I'll say yes, sweetheart, I do love you.

I love you, Didi, with all my heart and toes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mom

Bust a Move!!!

Never saw my nephew Brandon dancing before and now I know why! Check him out as he busts a moves in the middle of Aileen and I rehearsing a song for Vacation Bible School! Go Brandon! Go Brandon! It's your birthday!.....

August Heat

Counting down to the end of summer, I am glad to report that so far, so good. I am enjoying my family and friends and summer concerts in the park. I love those! Saw Dionne Warwick and heard a man that sounded just like Frank Sinatra! This weekend it's Jazz under the stars. Cannot wait to sit and relax and listen. Beach and NJ State Fair plans are in the works too. God has been good and continues to show His faithfulness to us. Prayer and learning more about Him have been the focus over the last few weeks and He is allowing me to know new things about Him. I plan to stay very close.

Enjoy the rest of the month, stay cool and may God give you His richest blessings, as you allow Him to work in your life. Are you? :-)

July is Flying By!!

You like my pool? I wish!!! I can't believe it's July! It's been great so far. The 4th was great and I've been to the beach twice already. Saw lots of Beach Chickens or more commonly known as Sea Gulls. This coming Saturday we're going tubing down the Delaware. Not too shabby. I hope you are having a great summer so far. It certainly goes by quickly so enjoy! ....Oh pool boy...

Congratulations Raman!

My sister Tina is going to marry a real live college graduate!! LOL My future brother in law, Raman has graduated with a business degree and we are all very happy for him. Way to go, man!!

Trip to Williamsburg

I like history and always wanted to visit a place like Williamsburg. Well last week I did and it was great! Now I know some might think it boring but for me it wasn't. I saw what our country looked like back in the 17th and 18th century and it gave me a new perspective and taught me things I didn't know. For example, did you know that more soldiers died in the camp then on the field during the Revolutionary war? In camp, 14,000 died from disease and 6,000 fighting. Also, I didn't know that it was the Portugese who first enslaved the African outside the continent. I'm glad for the experience and if you like history, then make it a point to visit! Enjoy the slideshow below!

Trip to Williamsburg