Our Hardy Home: May 2010

Monday, May 24, 2010

Life in the Fast...um...Slow...um...Wrong Lane

Heaven have mercy.

My Emily has her Learner's Permit.

When did she grow up???

I think her nose barely clears the steering wheel :)

Yikes! Was that a complete stop?

Oh good.

No indigenous law personnel in sight.

Watch out!!!

We almost hit this guy...

Good thing he was a bit aged.

He didn't even notice!

"Chill out mom!!!"

This is self portrait of me being

"Chill."

Yeah right!

Check out the exploded

blood vessel in my right eye.

Emily: See, we arrived safe and sound!!!
Me: I think I need a nap now...

Monday, May 17, 2010

To Be A Hardy

We recently had a discussion
at the dinner table

on what it means to be a
Hardy

Many things were discussed.

We told our children

"You are a Hardy.

And that means something."

So what does it mean?

they asked.

We told them their behavior

reflects on our name.
We expect them to honor their name,
to never embarass themselves
or their family.

We told them the name
does not define the character.

The character defines the name.

I hope my children will always

be proud to be a Hardy.

We are so proud of them.

HAR·DY

–adjective

Capable of enduring fatigue, hardship, exposure,

sturdy; strong; requiring great physical courage,

vigor, or endurance; bold or daring; courageous;

Origin:

1175–1225; ME hardi < OF, ptp. of

*hardir to harden, make brave

—Synonyms

vigorous, robust, hale, stout, sound,

intrepid, resolute, brave.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Happy Mother's Day!
I am so blessed to
have a wonderful mother. She and my
father raised 7 children. Anyone who can pull
that off deserves a tribute!! My mother
has taught me so many things. She taught me
the importance of hard work. She taught me
perseverance in spite of obstacles and difficulties.
She taught me to be kind and how to love. She
taught me to be honest.
She taught me how to have faith even when the world seems to be crashing down and all seems to be lost. She taught me to have a sense of humor. She taught me how to laugh and how to have fun. She taught me how to be a good wife and mother. I think the greatest tribute to her is hearing her own words of wisdom coming out of my mouth to my children and then repeated by her grandchildren. She is my inspiration. She is why I know that families are forever. I love you mom!