Friday, September 30, 2011

Mommy...

Jalen is growing up way too fast! He amazes me with all he is doing and all that he continues to learn. One thing he never fails to do is make me laugh!

Laying on my chest watching TV - "Mommy, I can hear your heart. You have a beautiful heart, Mommy."
Driving home from Target - "Mommy, look at the moon!" I told him it was a crescent moon. "Mommy, the moon is made of cheese!!"
Sitting in my lap - "Mommy, I want to drive. I want to drive a car. When I get bigger and bigger I can?" "Yes, Jalen. You got to get really big. Do you want a super fast car?" "No, I just want a big car like Grandpa's. I want white and big. I am scared to go fast. Will you come with me in my car? I want you. I don't want to be scared." I will remind him of this conversation when he is 16 and not wanting me in the car!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Best of Friends


...there is something special between these three little ones and I thank God every day for blessing me with them. They each are so different, but have so much love for everyone and thing around them. They truly are amazing kids!

Sunday Fun!







Last Sunday we watched Ryan while Grandpa was out of town. We decided to keep it low key and headed to the park. Both of them wanted to play basketball. It was cute seeing them run around and chase the ball. The dogs came along too! :) They liked to throw the ball with Nicholas and make goals and they also liked to throw the ball and tell Uncle to go get it! It was quite humorous to watch.

Corn Maze







The other weekend we headed out to the Philips Farm Corn Maze! There is so much to do there and it is definitely an all day activity. There are two corn mazes, corn shoots, pumpkin shoots, cars to drive, hay ride, cow trains, slides, etc... It was definately a fun time and something we would go back to. We got lost in the big corn maze...for an hour and fifteen minutes!!!

Chex Mix!



The other night I went to a cooking show with my Mom and sisters and had a great time. We learned quite a few recipes. The other night I decided I would be industrious and made Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix and Pumpkin Pie Chex Mix. Both were delicious and super easy. Close your eyes because some of you might get some for Christmas :-D

Monday, September 26, 2011

Soccer Saturdays!




Jalen is playing soccer again. Last week it was cancelled, but this week it was on! Jalen had a blast and I have to say he did not pick any flowers this time around. He did great, listened to instructions and participated. He is ready for next week!!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Man's Best Friends!





It's true... Jalen is best friends with his doggies and his doggies have become best friends, as well.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Just Fishin'...





I’m lost in her there holdin’ that pink rod and reel
She’s doin’ almost everything but sittin’ still
Talkin’ ‘bout her ballet shoes and training wheels
And her kittens
And she thinks we’re just fishin’

I say, “Daddy loves you, baby” one more time
She says, “I know. I think I got a bite.”
And all this laughin’, cryin, smilin’ dyin’ here inside’s
What I call, livin’

And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside
Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’

She’s already pretty, like her mama is
Gonna drive the boys all crazy
Give her daddy fits
And I better do this every chance I get
‘Cause time is tickin’
(Yeah it is)

And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside
Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’

She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
Yeah, aww, she thinks we’re just fishin’
We ain’t only fishin’
(This ain’t about fishin’)

Monday, September 12, 2011

School

Jalen had a great first day of school and a great first week. I hope my little man has a wonderful second week..

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Friday, September 9, 2011

The Day..


is June 9, 2012!

Proud to be an American

It's hard to believe that ten years ago was September 11, 2001. It is a day I will never forget. I can't remember a day in 2001 other than that day and I remember it very vividly. Sitting in my 7th grade social studies class in the middle of the classroom in the 5th row from the door, an announcement came on explaining what had happened. We turned on the television and watched until the bell rang. In the hallways after the bell rang, it was silent. No one was talking, just walking along to class watching TVs inside the classrooms. I remember getting home and watching it, recording it, and never really stop watching it.

Today, we had a moment of silence in school. It gave me chill bumps. Over 3,000 lives lost.. The children, who are in third grade, had no clue what had happened and why we were doing it. It's hard to believe 10 years have past. Sitting here in bed watching the stories and the shows about it bring tears to my eyes (the ugly tears). I pray for all the families and children who no longer have mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, etc... God Bless America!

September 11, 2001 - A Day Never Forgotten..

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Sisters


There is something special about sisters...
they're the ones you call when you've fell up the stairs,
they're the first ones there for you,
and they come even though you told them they didn't have to!
they're the ones that you can spend all day with
but continue to text throughout the night.
they're the ones you can be yourself around.
they're the ones that will watch your children
and you never worry one bit.
they're the ones you can laugh and have fun with.
they're the ones you have a relationship with
that no one else can understand.
they're the ones you call when you've had a bad day, good day,
or just need someone to talk to.
they're the best friends a girl could ask for!