Life is good today...

After countless attempts at uploading pictures to my blog and it taking F.O.R.E.V.E.R, I decided to go to scrapblog.com and make a page of "some" of my favorite pictures from 2010.

Enjoy.

New Year, New Blessings!

Well, it's been a super long time since I've "blogged"...and a LOT has happened and changed in our lives! We had a year of ups and downs, blessings and tribulations...all of which has made us an even stronger family with our faith in God.

With all that I "could say", I will just saw, God knows my worries, my fears and has held my hand my entire life and has yet to let me down.

My family is my life and I will always protect them, love them and support them...I'm so thankful for another year together and the memories we've made!

Thank you Lord for my blessings!!

A few highlights from 2010:

• We got a new dog...a Great Dane puppy we named "Cash"
• Jack turned 3, I turned 31, and Shannon turned 35!
• I got a job teaching Kindergarten and I absolutely LOVE it.
• Jack knows his birthday, right from left, how to spell his name and everyone has the same middle and last name as him! For instance our dog: Jack says his name is "Cash R. H." (if you know us, you know what the R. and H. stand for!)

That's all I can think of right now...I'll add more pictures tomorrow!!

The Easter Bunny CAME!!

I know I have said this time and time again...but having a child makes everything better.
I never imagined waiting for the Easter Bunny to show up could be so fun! The Easter Bunny has come every year since little man has been on this earth...but now that he's getting older, holidays are SO MUCH FUN!

{{And this is the first year he's come back to hide the kids eggs once he was done delivering goodies...isn't that cool!?}}

We spent the night at Nana and Papaw's house so we could get up easily for chuch and head out. I love going to church with them now with Jack. It was the church where I first heard about Jesus, it was my childhood, family church. It is nice to be back there, a lot has changed, but the message is still the same. Its nice to be grounded each Sunday isn't it? Anyway, we enjoyed the rest of the day with eating a wonderful meal at my Aunt's house, a visit from the Easter Bunny, playing outside and eating LOTS-O-CANDY! ;)

Jack had an amazing time and I hope they only get better each year to follow. He sure made his Mommy and Daddy proud.

My Lucky Charm

He's adorable, he's small and sweet.

He's simply a joyous treat.

He loves me, he makes me smile.

For him I'd walk a million miles.

My Lucky Charm.

OH How could I?!?

Dear Dr. Seuss,

How could I post about junk food on your 97th Birthday? Please forgive me. I love all of your books and think you had an amazing mind and creative soul. I thank you for making children smile with your words.

Jennifer

*I love me some Dr. Seuss...my room at school is decorated all the time in Dr. Seuss stuff. I wonder if he realizes how many smiles he puts on the faces of adults and children each day? Wouldn't that be amazing to know "you do that?" *

My all time favorite Dr. Seuss quote:

"I have heard that there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm ready you see. My troubles are going to have troubles with me!"

Snow Day ='s Eating Day

All little man and I have done today is snack, snack, and snacked some more! Here is a line-up of what we've had. My stomach is going to hate me later on tonight...and this is why I can NOT loose weight sitting at the house. Temptation is greater than my self control...why oh why can't I just SAY NO!? :)

We started off with this from SONIC this morning on our way home from the county courthouse where I had to go sign our Property Tax check...yes, I'm the idiot that sends a check in the mail without signing it!


Then...

Funyuns are probably my oldest and most favorite snack. I absolutely have loved them for longer than I can remember...but what is the best thing about them...my son loves them too! We can finish off a bag in a day, that is why we only have them every once in a while. A bag in our house is not a good idea!

Then we moved to one of these a piece, which could be worse, we shared a package of 2...but we did that yesterday too. They are soo good. And also brings me back to my "childhood" and remembering all the different holiday cakes Little Debbie comes up with!


After nap time, we had some of these...which are also a no-no to normally buy because they are usually gone within a day or two with Jack and I eating them!


It is so easy to be unhealthy and just eat junk. And so hard to be constantly "dieting". But I figure a day a week to "cheat" and eat junk is ok. If not, I'd fall of the "diet wagon" way worse! I have tried to do so good since Jack was born and have lost over 80lbs. but it is like a yo-yo. Some days I feel huge again, and other days I can fit in my "skinny" pants.

Blog Slacker

I've have been a blog-slacker.

I don't know why...I get on here and always check on everyone else's "spot" in blogland...but just never enough motivation to write anything.

Life has changed so much in the last few months. Some leaning towards positive and some leaning towards negative. However, in the midst of it all...I have come to realize that I am blessed. No matter what happens, who hurts us, who helps us...I'm just blessed. I can lay my head down at night, Thank God for my blessings and close my eyes and know that I am trying to be the best person I can be with no regrets and a clear heart and soul. Isn't that what life is about anyway?

I have a wonderful, loving, supportive best friend as a husband who is also a fantastic father. I have a beautiful little boy who is now 29 months old and who is the most amazing little thing ever. He is such a joy and has honestly made our life complete!

I finally finished with my M.Ed. in December, and luckily landed a job in January! I am teaching Reading currently to some amazing (56 total) 2nd Graders!! I love watching them gain independece and learn new things everyday, they truly make "work" so much fun! This position is just interim, and ends in June...but I'm praying something else will open up just as quickly as this one did. It is nice to have a paycheck after being without one for over 2 years!!

And here is another pic of my sweet little angel! He is just too smart and says somethings that shouldn't come out of a 2 year olds mouth! It is hard to discipline a child when you are fighting back laughter AND tears *because its so funny!* Does anyone else have that problem...I'm sure you do!! ;)

Oh...I got a tattoo!

Merry Christmas

My Big Boy...

I can't believe how long it's been since I've blogged.

Jack's pappy was cut forever (it seems) ago and has not missed it since! I'm so proud.

The biggest accomplishment has been this week.

He started school!

I'm so proud of my little boy, this transition is probably going to be harder on me than him, but he seems to be doing wonderful at his academy!

Here are some pictures of his first day, yesterday!!

Be back later, my boys are in bed without me! :)

CUT!

We cut the pappy yesterday! Little man has done great so far!! He went to sleep so easy without it and today has been good too!

The tip is cut, but he can't suck on it and leave it in his mouth, so he isn't even worrying with it anymore!! Yippe!!

He is starting an academy the first of August and they wanted it gone, and so did I. I just didn't want it to start messing with his teeth...and he will be 2 in September.

I do feel so bittersweet about it though, it means my little baby is growing up fast into a little boy! He still has his lovey though, but doesn't even seem as interested in it either...
Let's see how the rest of the week goes!!

M.I.A.

I have been awful, again at the blogging!

I am in school with 15 hours for my last semester until Student Teaching this fall, and finishing up my Masters. My laptop when "caput" a few weeks ago, so my wonderful Sister has been letting me borrow hers to do school work. I just can't find the time this summer!

Little man and I have been enjoying our summer days at the "water" as he likes to say and playing outside when it's not a thousand degrees!

Anyway, it has been a great summer so far here, still trying to get my garage sale stuff in order...so besides all the school work that is due July 14th, I am trying to find time to get my garage sale going so I can make a little money and get this junk out of here!

This is such a random blog...I was also trying to think of a Sunday Song to do...and can't right now. So if I think of one, I will do another post.

Until then, here is a picture of my beautiful niece Saydie from her Kindergarten graduation a few weeks ago! Such a big girl, growing up too fast!

Oh Happy Day.

Our wonderful friends tied the knot!!

Congratulations Mandy & Drew!!

Here are some pics from the weekend, this was the 1st wedding the hubby and I had ever been in together...besides our own almost 5 years ago!!

Friday Night Festivities

The Bride took this one, I love it!

My hottie hubby, so handsome in those neon green glasses!

Seven Years Ago Today...

Our lives changed forever.

The first grandchild.

The first nephew.

Cooper was born.

My sweet Cooper was in the world!

When Cooper was born, it was so stressful and hard on us as a family because of his scary delivery, but after he was here and Sis was ok...there was nothing sweeter than his perfect little face. He is such a sweet spirited child, so talented and loving and we have all been blessed by having him in our lives for the past 7 years.

I don't know where the time has gone, but I am so happy to be apart of his life and love him more than he'll ever know.

Happy Birthday Cooper!!

Gigi LOVES YOU!

Bitter Sweet Success?

I am not sure if I should jump up and down with joy, or cry.
I just signed my baby boy up for daycare for the fall and got him in the school I wanted in the last spot for 2 year olds! (He'll be a month away from 2 when he starts in August.)
I have been dreading this day since I was pregnant, but I've been so blessed by being able to stay home with him the first two years of his life. I think he will do so good and grow so much as an independent person. I hate to think of the things I'm going to miss on a daily basis by not being with him, but I am excited to start my new career and also excited to start taking some of the financial burden off of my sweet husband.
So, now...we HAVE to get rid of the pappy by August...yikes. I don't want to have so many new transitions, but they don't like pappy's at his age for sanitary reasons, and I understand. The thought of him picking up someone else's pappy grosses me out! (Or someone picking up his! :P)
Anyway, this summer should be very interesting for his Aunt Cici who is helping me while I finish my last semester of classes before student teaching in the fall! She is not wanting him to get rid of his pappy yet, but "it's time Cici!" :O)
My computer is down, so my lovely Sis has loaned me her lap top until I get ours fixed so that's why no posts lately.
Just wanted to share my news...not sure if it's good or bad yet, but at least I have a few months to prepare myself for the tears and snot that is going to surely come the first of August. UGGGH.

I just put my dog in time out.

Holy Cow. What a week, my son loves playing with the dog but sometimes it's too much. Anyway, Tobie Girl wouldn't leave Jack alone, I warned her and she didn't listen. Dern dog. She was just in "time out" for 5 minutes, on minute for her age. Oh Lordy, I'm loosing it.

Anyway, I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day and is having a great week. Just wanted to share some pictures from my Mother's Day.
Everyday should be Mother's Day! :)

Also, just wanted to share that we went to church again with my Mom and Dad, they did a recognition of Mother's as I'm sure every church does...Oldest, Mom with most kids, Youngest...guess who won YOUNGEST at a lovely age of 29? ME!!
I know, crazy right? However, I must say it has to be because we were in early church! Don't get me wrong, it was packed, but I just about died when he started at age 25 and got all the way to 29...had to go from the balcony to the front of the church to get a rose. It was sweet and a nice gesture that the church did. The Oldest Mommy was 87 and the Mommy with the most children there was a Mommy of 4.

My pictures will not upload for some reason...I will edit to add later this afternoon.

Does everyone love them?

As much as me?
I love Zac Brown Band.
This song reminds me of my hubby...it's the ringtone for when he calls.
I just think these guys rock.
The sun is shinning. The elephant is off my shoulders. I'm done.
Enjoy.

Two-fer Tuesday..."One for One"

TOMS! I must admit, if I had unlimited income and could buy whatever I wanted...I would buy every pair of TOMS shoes...even every color of their Vegan Wrap Boots...go to their site and check them out! TOMS SHOES. If you have never heard of them, they are a great company, that for every pair of shoes they sale, they give a pair to a child in need. I saw something about them a few months ago and was reminded about their company with the new AT&T commercial!

I ordered little man and me a pair...

I am always trying to find new products and things that we can buy that will help others...do you know of any like TOMS shoes? If so, leave me a comment and let me know!

Great Give Away...

Mrs. Newlywed at Misadventures of a Newlywed is hosting a great give away! Pop on over to her site to enter to win personalized custom stationary that is so stinkin' cute!!

Monday's Sunday Song

Slacking again in the blog department...my life has been crazy it seems like emotionally, but we are chugging right a long. I saw Mandisa the other night on tv and had to post her singing this song. It's isn't a 'real' video, but you really only need to hear the words. It is so moving and she is such an inspiration and Godly woman. She was supposed to be at the Women of Faith weekend I went too last year, but wasn't...I do believe she is still traveling with them though!
Enjoy the song and I hope you have a great Monday and week!

Another Big Weekend...

This past weekend a bunch of girls and I traveled to Ohio for Mandy's Bachelorette Party weekend! It was soo much fun! I didn't have my own camera with me most of the time but here are some pictures I stole from the girls!

We got up there on Friday night and spent the night with Mandy's future-in-law's...then we got up and headed out to a Reds game! It was so nice and such a great ball stadium but soo hot, we all got burnt! Then that evening, we went out to a German bar...if you are ever around Cincinnati (but technically on the Kentucky side) you have to go to the Hofbrauhaus I have never in my life seen anything like this! Here, you are welcome to dance on the tables, write on the tables and drink from the biggest beer mugs I have ever seen! It was insane, but a "must see"!

Then it was on to "Bobby Mackey's"...whom I have never heard of...but he has his own bar in "Wilder, Kentucky" where he has a band, a mechanical bull, karaoke, and then dance music. It was super fun too and another "must see"...here is his web site Bobby Mackey's.

All in all, it was a successful weekend and I hope Mandy had fun...I know we all did!

Here are some pictures! Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week, sorry for being such a "blog slacker" again!

The girls getting ready to head to the Reds game!

Amanda and Me at the Reds Game

We did a scavenger hunt at the ball game and then on the walk back to the Newport Levee area...here was one of our "finds"! (The guy was just extra!)

Walking across the Ohio river back to Kentucky side...

My new friend, Raf...we had a blast together...and we both didn't like this German beer!