Monday, November 17, 2008

Weekend in Miami...

This weekend, Pam and I and our kids were able to get away and go back home to Miami and see our folks. It was a great time for us. Our kids love their grandparents, both sets, probably because with them they can do no wrong...It was truly a nice break and a great time for us to not only connect with our folks but also connect as a family. On Sunday we took the kids to Aventura Mall to see Santa and their amazing train display. Emily was not wanting anything to do with Santa, she found that joker to be totally scarey. Max on the other hand loved Santa and especially loved pulling on his beard...a trick his Uncle Rick taught him a couple of weeks ago. Poor Santa, I am sure he did not sign up for that part of the gig. This weekend reminded me of the importance of just maximizing the time you have with your family. Every smile, every laugh, every silly moment was priceless. I could not help but to think, I better eat this up because the day will come when my kids will no longer think sitting on Santa's lap or riding in a train in the middle of the mall is fun anymore.


I thank God for my family and for the gift that they are to me. I pray that He will continue to give me wisdom and strength to steward them wisely. If you've stumbled across this rambling, I pray the same for you. Don't squander or leave those special moments to chance. Relationships be it with your spuse, kids, family or friends are a gift, so steward them wisely. Make it a great week. God bless you!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad that you guys got away and spent quality time with your family. Yes we have have to cherish the memories with our kids. Just celebrating Andrew's 18th birthday is a reminder of how fast life goes and we have to take each and every moment and savor it. As you build that closeness now it will only grow as they get older and then those times will continue, they may just be taller than you!!! HAHA God Bless the four of you, love ya all.

orlando cabrera said...

Hey Jill,

Thanks for the challenge. I can't believe Andrew is 18. You guys have done an awesome job with your boys. We love you guys. I still want to see the SnapOn truck. We miss you guys. Thanks again.

Anonymous said...

Give us a call next time you are in town and have time. And we will try to set you up to see the Snap-On Truck.

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