What you See is Not What you Get

Omg CUPCAKES for me;! Aaaagggghhh. Thank you @kaykay1687 and Forest! #mybirthday #thankyou #cupcakea

Day 2! #c25k #47isnotold #igotthis #mydogisthebestcoach

Walked 2.68 miles but we were having so much fun we ran the rest of the way - close to a mile - might not sound like much but it's a start in the right direction! #hadsomuchfun #mydogisthebestcoach #iloveathena

Couldn't sleep - decided to have conversations with siri. Always interesting results. #siriconversations #siriisawesome #siri

A touch of red! Great deal too! Now I just have to figure outhow to hide the cords and accessorize! #touchofred

All cleaned up...and she sleeps! #sleepingdogs #happypuppy #sweetgirl

Mud for days! #muddypuppy #happypuppy #dogparkfun

#lydiatillman #inspired #notavictim #survivor

Christmas tree cutting crew! #lovetheholidays #christmastime #oregon #lochlollytrees

The Physician's Formula fairy came to my house today - can't wait to do it up and look pretty! #physiciansformulawinner #physiciansformula

Gorgeous night for an extra long walk! Love these kind of nights! #fallnights #beautifuloregon #longwalk #meandmypup #piccollage

I should be asleep - wine not working. Wide awake... #awake #cantsleep #latenight #ugh

Out for a wall with my girl

I do love this girl! #puppylove #mypuppy #prettypuppy

There are so many emotions being a parent. Through the years I have had so many moments of extreme pride, loving memories and awe and what a wonderful person my child has grown into. He amazes me every day and I could not be happier or prouder each time I see him in his world! My heart aches to think he is in pain or struggling but I am told I have to let him find his own way. I want to ease any pain he may have and make it my own. I want to wipe away any tears and make them disappear. He is twenty and his pain and his tears are his own and I will let them help form who he is to become. It does not lighten my gears or pain for him but I know he is and will be a great man. Being a parent is hard. As cliche as it sounds , it is rewarding as well!