tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23293213849253646492024-03-05T02:02:09.195-05:00Really? Wow!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-85039286856465566042009-07-31T20:00:00.002-04:002009-07-31T20:10:45.432-04:00Wow. It has been a long time since I blogged....<br /><br />I don't know where to start, but I will just randomly post things that have happened lately :-)<br /><br />*Buddy starts First Grade on Monday (!!!)<br /><br />*BuddyRo moves up to his new class on Monday (!!!)<br /><br />*First Tiger Cub meeting in 2 weeks (I'm Den Mom)<br /><br />*Excited about Spook-O-Ree (camping in October), even Hubby is excited.<br /><br />*New series in kids church... very fun. Buddy officially moves up this Sunday.<br /><br />*Work is crazy. Looking forward to a week off in 2 1/2 months.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-82502916388604415152009-06-25T21:20:00.002-04:002009-06-25T21:36:31.245-04:00RandomMy 2 year old is just hilarious. He is constantly making us laugh.<br /><br />Every morning, he gets up, gives us hugs and goes directly to the electronic drum set and plays until its time to get ready for daycare.<br /><br />He love the drums and motorcycles.... I may have a rocker on my hands. When I say he screams when he sees a motorcycle, it's an understatement.<br /><br />He speaks in complete sentences and that makes me sad because it means that he is becoming a big boy. I will, however, be very happy when he decides it's time to start potty training. He's just not interested. He can tell us when he has a poopy, so we are heading in the right direction, right? Right?<br /><br />Oh, and he's started jumping into the swimming pool. He is fearless. That scares me. Alot.<br /><br />Buddy is a reading machine now and we have been visiting the library every week (Thursday nights, they are open until 9). We get around 10 books on average. I'm looking into Cub Scouts for him. If I can get them to email me back, we will be going in the right direction!<br /><br />Me? I'm busy with work right now.... lots of stuff happening. I just sent off almost 48,000 postcards to be mailed out, thanks to our wonderful Governor. Plus, I have a letter that will be going to the Print Shop tomorrow (only 5,500 of those). Busy times, but I'm thankful to have a job with people I like. How many people do you know that can tell their boss to shut up? hahaha<br /><br />Vacation next week and we are all very excited. I even think Hubby is excited about going away for a few days. The boys are beyond excited for the beach and the pools at the resort.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-10483955705677784462009-05-10T18:13:00.002-04:002009-05-10T18:22:26.884-04:00It's been awhile........Things are coasting along here in my little world. My grandfather passed away a week ago on Tuesday and it seems like I lost a whole week of my life. It was put on hold while I went back to my hometown to help my grandmother make arrangements and just be there. I know my family probably thought I was cold hearted because I didn't get upset at the funeral, but I just wanted to stay strong for my grandmother. She didn't need another person crying and blabbering. I went down on Tuesday afternoon and came back on Sunday. I got back to work and into the routine rather quickly after missing almost a week.<br /><br />While we were down there, we had a quick birthday party for my youngest. I can't believe he is 2 years old already. He's such a sweet, loving little boy and smart! He is enamored with the new kittens at my grandmothers. This morning, he was talking baby talk to one of them. So cute!<br /><br />With all of that excitement, I got out of my work out habit and only lost 2 lbs. that week. Weigh in tomorrow is probably not going to be good. Due to being sick (literally) and just tired this week, I only got in one work out. <br /><br />This will hopefully be a good week at work as we wrap up the current "season" we are in and next weekend we have a fun birthday trip planned! I can't wait!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-82995458215685723242009-04-25T18:31:00.003-04:002009-04-25T18:53:10.035-04:00Nice daySo, days like today happen very seldom these days. Hubby went to "geek fest" in Atlanta. He left out around 6:30 this morning and he's still not home. This is what I got accomplished today.<br /><br />- changed out the sheets on the bed (have I mentioned how hard it is to change bunk bed sheets?)<br /><br />- washed a load of the boys clothes<br /><br />- cleaned the living room<br /><br />- taken the trash off (we really need to look into curbside pickup!)<br /><br />- taken 2 bags of stuff to the Salvation Army<br /><br />- picked up Hubby's meds<br /><br />- filled up my car<br /><br />- rinsed the car off (the self car wash thingy has gone up .75!)<br /><br />- baked <a href="http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/bakedgoods/r/chocchipcookies.htm">cookies</a><br /><br />- loaded the dishwasher<br /><br />- grocery shopping<br /><br />- played with the boys<br /><br />- printed out my stuff for class tomorrow<br /><br />At least dinner was easy... the boys wanted cereal! I had a sandwich and chips. I will cook dinner tomorrow night. I was going to tonight, but since Hubby isn't home, what was the point? We will have meatloaf, squash with onions, beans and cornbread. The oldest will swear up and down that he will not eat it and will ask for seconds. He does that with just about everything.<br /><br />Hubby just walked through the door! Hope he wants to give baths tonight. The boys are filthy from playing outside!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-30193914618889619292009-04-10T20:39:00.001-04:002009-04-10T20:44:20.654-04:00<object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T7_RJ0kKmQo&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T7_RJ0kKmQo&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />THE ROBE<br />Anyone whose heart is cold and lonely,<br />Anyone who can't believe and<br />Anyone whose hands are worn and empty,<br />Come as you are.<br /><br />Anyone whose feet are tired of walking,<br />And even lost their will to run,<br />There is a place of rest for your aching soul;<br />Come as you are.<br /><br />FOR THE ROBE IS OF GOD<br />THAT WILL CLOTHE YOUR NAKEDNESS.<br />AND THE ROBE IS HIS GRACE; IT'S ALL YOU NEED,<br />COME AS YOU ARE.<br /><br />Anyone who feels that they're unworthy,<br />Anyone who's just afraid, come sinner,<br />Come and receive His mercy.<br />Come, come as you are.<br /><br /><br />This song means a lot to me. We used to sing it every Easter at the church I attended in high school.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-47968724356706425672009-04-04T22:16:00.002-04:002009-04-04T22:23:14.308-04:00So, we didn't make it to Callaway for Easter pictures. It rained for days before and it would have been too soggy. We will take pictures this coming weekend with family at my grandparents house.<br /><br />Since my last post, we celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary. We have had our ups and downs, but we have stuck together through thick and thin. He's my soulmate and there is no denying that. We celebrated this weekend by spending the night in Atlanta, having dinner at a fancy restaurant and seeing a show at the Fox (Happy Days). We had a blast just hanging out together and getting to re-connect. We decided we want to have a date night at least once a month... hopefully we can follow through on that.<br /><br />This coming week, We are on Spring Break! I haven't had the whole week off since I started my job. We usually only get the last 2 days of the week off. With the way the budget is, they asked everyone to take the whole week. I was more than happy to oblige. I have a ton of stuff to do. My plans include shopping for an Easter outfit, playdate, lunch with a friend, hair cut/high lights, Easter egg hunts, movie and dinner with my sister in law and the kids and volunteering at the oldest's school. How I am going to get all that done AND spring cleaning? I will never know!<br /><br />I'm still losing weight. I'm down 16 lbs. already and I have a good ways to go. I feel great and I've grown to love working out.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-80302603295176074422009-03-07T21:14:00.002-05:002009-03-07T21:27:03.934-05:00LifeToday was Buddy's last basketball game. He scored 3 times! He went out with a bang :-) Next week, we will start with Tennis on Saturdays. I never found anyone to coach him, so I guess it will be me. <br /><br />We got the boy's Easter outfits today and they are so cute! I can't wait to go to Callaway Gardens to take their pictures. This year, all of the grandkids are going. It should be interesting trying to take a picture with 8 kids. Hopefully the weather will be nice. Georgia weather is just crazy. Last Sunday, we had 4-6 inches of snow on the ground and this Sunday, it will be sunny and in the 70's.<br /><br />It's a really busy time at work for us right now, but I'm not going to let that stress hinder my weight loss and exercise routine. It's not worth it. I will admit to eating a brownie on Friday, but I didn't have any lunch either... it all equals out, right?? Right!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-38816308742823599412009-02-19T17:21:00.002-05:002009-02-19T17:26:45.055-05:003 lbs lighter?I had 2 teeth pulled today. The orthodontist thought the baby teeth should come out so they don't mess up the $6,000 worth of work he has done and will do. I agree with him, but boy does it hurt! The numbness is starting to wear off, but the bleeding has stopped, so that's good. Buddy Ro was walking around saying, "you're bleeeeeeeeeeeeding" and "blooooooooooooody". He has such a sweet little voice. <br /><br />I weighed when I got home from the dentist and I swear I am 3 lbs. lighter than I was on Monday and let me tell you... my eating has not been that good and my exercise has been even worse. With Buddy Ro being sick, it makes it hard to exercise after getting home in the afternoon. I exercised on Monday morning and I liked doing that, I just can't make myself do it every day. I need to start working on that!! Maybe my teeth weighed that much?? hahaha<br /><br />I'm waiting on Hubby to get home with my Vicodin. I really didn't think I would need it, but my mouth is starting to hurt pretty bad. At least I will sleep good tonight, right?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-9168224647886004442009-02-15T10:44:00.003-05:002009-02-15T11:02:06.605-05:00Valentines Day recapOur day started out kind of pukey... literally. BuddyRo was feeling bad on Thursday night, so I stayed home with him on Friday. He started feeling better on Friday night and we thought it was just a 24 hour thing. He threw up on Friday morning and didn't throw up again until Saturday morning. We thought the day was shot, but after a few hours, he started feeling better.<br /><br />We had breakfast with Dora at a local restaurant and BuddyRo was scared to death! He did not like her at all. Makes me glad that we haven't gone to Disney yet. Hopefully by Christmas all of his fears about costumed characters will be gone!<br /><br />Basketball was fun, but I am so thankful we have this coming Saturday off AND after that we only have 2 more games!! I am more than excited. I think Buddy and I will start spending some time on Saturday mornings at the tennis courts. I think his hand eye coordination is much better now since the last time we went.<br /><br />After basketball, we left for LaGrange. We got to visit with my nephew and I took some pictures of him. Hubby and I went to Olive Garden in Columbus with everyone else in town. We thought by going early we would beat the crowd... no chance. We waiting for about 45 minutes, but it was totally worth it. After OG, we went to Target and then to see Confessions of a Shopaholic. It was a great movie. We laughed a lot. He also filled me in on our anniversary plans and I am way excited!<br /><br />We picked up the youngest and an hour later, we were home. It was a long day, but so worth it.<br /><br />PS: BuddyRo is sick again... not sure what is going on.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-17719898262988074722009-02-07T08:34:00.002-05:002009-02-07T08:37:02.078-05:00SATURDAY!!Thank goodness! We have had a super busy week at work and had some big changes as far as our next application roll out. It's okay, we handled it and now we will roll with what happens next.<br /><br />I started my weight loss journey on Monday and I have to say, I'm doing pretty well. I've lost weight already and it has been fun. I have a few friends that are real encouragement and they've started their own weight loss blogs too. I have one that I will share if you want the link.<br /><br />Today is basketball day and Buddy has been doing great. He scored twice last week!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-24456749939102160572009-01-27T20:50:00.002-05:002009-01-27T21:31:32.028-05:00I've had my braces now for 2 full weeks now. I'm just now starting to eat somewhat regularly now. That may not be such a good thing since we are starting a Biggest Loser type contest at work at the beginning of February. Thank goodness someone else is in charge of all of those numbers and percentages :-)<br /><br />The braces make me look younger. A check out girl asked if Buddy was my little brother the other day. That was pretty funny.<br /><br />Buddy has had 3 basketball games and has done so well! He didn't score the first game, but he has scored in every game since (once the 2nd game, twice the 3rd game!). The first and second game, he received the sportsmanship star and last week, he got best offense star! He seems to really be enjoying himself. We have talked about soccer, but we haven't decided anything yet. The fee for soccer and uniform is just $20 more than Upward. I have another week to sign him up... we will see.<br /><br />It's time for bed! Have a great week :-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-21549291774820928782009-01-10T13:43:00.002-05:002009-01-10T13:44:34.787-05:00Peg McKamey says HI!<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3FpP6GPW4OE&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3FpP6GPW4OE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-90956806928556606262009-01-08T21:13:00.002-05:002009-01-08T21:40:59.813-05:00Let's see....Since my post last Friday, we went back to our normal, every day routine. We did change one thing and it has been the best thing we have done in a long time. We have started doing devotions every night with Buddy. He has his <a href="http://www.parable.com/parable/item.Adventure-Bible-NIV-Clip-Closure-Zondervan-Bibles.9780310939528.htm">own Bible</a> now (a real one ;-)) and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Year-Book-Devotions-Boys/dp/0842336206">devotion </a>book. Yall, I have gotten something out of the devotions every night. The other night, the devotion was talking about the Book of Life and he asked if his name was in it. See, I know that his Royal Ranger teachers said he said the prayer a few months ago, but I just didn't know for sure if he understood what he did, so I explained everything to him and he said he wanted to ask Jesus in his heart, so he did! It was so sweet to lead my little boy to the Lord. After all these years of praying with other kids, it was my turn to do it with my own! He seems to enjoy the family time every night and tonight he even read the scriptures from his Bible!<br /><br />I can't believe my little boy is getting so big and grown up! His first basketball game is this weekend! Maybe I will be able to share some video next week :-)<br /><br />Wednesday, I went to an orthodontist appointment for what I thought was going to be just a consult. I walked away with spacers and an appointment to get braces next Thursday! To say I was in shock was an understatement. This is something I have wanted for SO LONG! I think it is going to make a major change in my life. I will finally start smiling for pictures! Shoot, after I get through paying for my smile, that's probably all you are ever going to see me do! The spacers have been painful, but I know the reward will come in the end.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-50555650665102319412009-01-02T20:41:00.002-05:002009-01-02T20:52:38.028-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3145408502/" title="72* in December by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/3145408502_6e3b041eab.jpg" alt="72* in December" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3151866827/" title="Untitled by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3151866827_00fb408b4d.jpg" alt="" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3147795274/" title="Untitled by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3147795274_3fae764556.jpg" alt="" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3159956614/" title="So much fun! by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/3159956614_02a90f5aed.jpg" alt="So much fun!" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I am finally home from the road trip to Daytona Beach. I had a blast with Cheryl and I enjoyed meeting Stephanie! She is so sweet and her family is just adorable! I tried to bring Jackson home with me :-) It was nice to meet someone that I have gotten to know online over the years, in person. We (Cheryl and I) also got to meet Rhonda on our way to Florida. We stayed in a 1/2 star motel ;-) and that was enough for a whole journal entry on its own. Rhonda has such a sweet spirit and she loves Southern Gospel music too! We went to church with her on Sunday and it was so nice to worship again in a Church of God church... old school CoG!<br /><br />We didn't have any set plans for our trip and that was nice. We did a lot of driving and found some nice spots to just soak in the beauty of God's creation. Cheryl talked me into Sea World on New Years Eve and it was so much fun! I'm glad she talked me in to it :-) We left there around 9:15 (we stayed about 6 hours) and went to Stephanie's house to ring in the new year!<br /><br />So, I'm home now... tired and ready for the new year. Bring it on! I feel like God is ready to do some awesome things this year and I just have to get ready for it!!<br /></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-78880079551900919422008-12-30T23:15:00.002-05:002008-12-30T23:50:34.551-05:00No theme - no verseMost of my friends set a theme and verse. I never have. Maybe I should?<br /><br />Today, I did find my attitude for 2009 workplace situations. The check out lady at Target.<br /><br />So, she was already kind of ticked because the teenage girl that was supposed to take her place at break time disappeared. She was finishing up with Cheryl and me and another lady walked up and started putting her items up on the belt and Ms. Target Lady says, "I'm closed", all the while still ringing Cheryl up. Now Ticked Off Lady says, "1 register for all of these people?". Ms. Target Lady without missing a beat says, "Yup". She didn't even look up from what she was doing! She wasn't even sorry!!!<br /><br />My job is pretty stressful, but I think I add a lot of undue stress to it by spending SO MUCH TIME on situations that can't be changed.<br /><br />There are a few other things that I want to spend more/less time on in the new year:<br /><br />1. more Bible study and prayer (this is a given for just about everyone, right?)<br />2. more time with Hubby playing music (actually learn to play drums, finally) and playing music with the kids<br />3. less computer time<br />4. less stress (!!!!)<br /><br />Right now, I'm on vacation with <a href="http://www.moosetrails.net">Cheryl </a>and we are having a blast. I am missing my boys like crazy! Hubby told me tonight that Buddy Ro is asking "Where's Mommy?" and when he says "Florida" he says, "Where's Florida?". How cute is that??<br /><br />I can't wait to get home to shoot hoops with Buddy. His first game is January 10th!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-54905271248223057852008-12-26T15:48:00.003-05:002008-12-26T16:04:37.611-05:00it's the most wonderful time of the yearWow! What a great Christmas we had this year. The boys really enjoyed themselves this year and the youngest will really "get" it next year. He's sitting in the middle of the floor right now playing with some toys.... something he never ever does.<br /><br />We are so thankful that AJ was able to come home for Christmas and I think he enjoyed just being able to see everyone. I know the boys were glad to see him. It was hard for them to understand that we had to be careful around him. He has to go back to Grady next Friday and from what I hear, it won't be a pleasant visit. They are going to have to really work on his right knee. It's not healing like it should and more than likely, he will have another skin graft soon. It will probably be after the first of the year.<br /><br />Tomorrow, I leave for my trip with <a href="http://moosetrails.net/">Cheryl</a>! We will be back on the 2nd of January. I still can't believe we are able to do this. Her boys will be with their Dad and my sweet husband is letting me go. He will have the boys on his own, but I know he can handle it :-) Hopefully, we will be able to meet up with some of <a href="http://www.musicalmommy.blogspot.com/">our</a> <a href="http://marisagary.blogspot.com/">friends </a><a href="http://www.thinkpinkdana.blogspot.com/">while </a>we are there! After I pick Cheryl up at the airport, we are heading to The Varsity for lunch with <a href="http://homeschooljourney.blogspot.com/">Misty </a>and <a href="http://www.womenathome.typepad.com/cheri/">Cheri</a>! Then we are spending the night with Rhonda! It's going to be a WAH-derful trip!<br /><br />Have a great week guys and have a safe New Year!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-40527432422634319182008-12-18T21:09:00.002-05:002008-12-18T21:35:15.222-05:00FreeeeeedddddddoooooooooommmmmmmmmmTomorrow at noon, I will start my Christmas vacation!! YAY! I have Buddy's party at 1 and a dentist appointment at 3:30. One of my fillings came out and I think the tooth is chipped too. FUN! What a great way to start the break, huh? I'm thankful we have the insurance to cover it though!<br /><br />This week, we have been exchanging Secret Santa gifts. My department's secretary "got" me and she did a great job! I got a photo frame ornament, a coffee mug that says "DON'T PANIC", and B&BW lotions. We went out for our departmental lunch and our supervisor gave us all very thoughtful gifts. I got a gift card to Wolf Camera! Another girl got a gift card to get her hair done, another one got a subscription to a food magazine. We are like a little family and work has definately gotten better since she has taken over the department. We have a super busy year coming up with some changes, so it should be interesting.<br /><br />My nephew, A.J., will be home tomorrow from Grady! Thank you Jesus! You can read his story at <a href="www.caringbridge.com/visit/ajjacobs">www.caringbridge.com/visit/ajjacobs. </a><br /><br />After Christmas (the 27th), I am hanging out with Cheryl in Florida thru New Years Day! It should be a lot of fun. We haven't seen each other since January.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-52319089175198457942008-12-13T07:22:00.003-05:002008-12-13T07:27:54.408-05:00Another week!A.J. has gotten a lot better this last week. He had a surgery on Monday and a few days later, he was off the ventilator. He's talking and joking around, so he's back! He will probably be moved to the step down until within the next couple of days.<br /><br />This week, we had 2 redistricting meetings, made the news once, had our annual holiday party at work (a tapas bar... its just a fancy name for finger foods ;-)) and I got some shopping done. I think I'm finished with the kids all together (family kids included), I just have a few more adults to buy for. I bought some of Jason's yesterday online. He is pretty easy to please though.<br /><br />My 3 year old nephew came to spend the night last night. My mom is worn out, so maybe she got to sleep late this morning. I am taking all 3 of them to a birthday party today. Buddy loves having his cousin here, but I can tell they are going to be a handful today.<br /><br />Tonight, we will decorate the tree, watch some Christmas movies and hopefully go to bed early :-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-9323461222955061042008-12-05T22:09:00.002-05:002008-12-05T22:28:39.153-05:00What became a pretty crappy day for me after seeing my nephew, turned out pretty decent in the end. He had a very rough night and the day wasn't going much better. He was trying to get up and talk. It was very disturbing to me and it's something I will never forget for as long as I live. I had to leave there and go to the Varsity to pick up our lunch order... I didn't think about there being a million Florida folks there for the SEC Championship this weekend. They must have at least 100 trainers.... okay, maybe not that many :-) Lunch was decent. I was very happy when 4:30 came.<br /><br />Hubby had to go to Alpharetta to work on a co-workers network at her house, so the boys and I met our friends and their kids for dinner. The kids played, we laughed and then we went out a few miles from town and saw a really great Christmas display. Here are a few pictures.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3086233004/" title="Untitled by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/3086233004_c7ded6f101.jpg" alt="" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3086238364/" title="The yellow brick road by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/3086238364_f690a3aaee.jpg" alt="The yellow brick road" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3086240796/" title="Sweet land of Liberty by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3086240796_357ba10a73.jpg" alt="Sweet land of Liberty" height="375" width="500" /><br /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a TMNT!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimh/3085401161/" title="Nothing says Christmas like.... by bensmom03, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3085401161_d2d55efa7a.jpg" alt="Nothing says Christmas like...." height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I want to go back again soon. Our friends said the best time to go is during the week, so maybe we can do that before Christmas.<br /><br />Of course, we had to go by Target and we spent about an hour in there. This is the latest I've been out with the boys in a long time... I'm such an old fogey!<br /><br />Tomorrow, I have an eye appointment for new contacts, we are taking the boys to see Santa, putting up some Christmas decorations and then we are taking Buddy to see Bolt. I had a friend to go to a premiere in FL and she met John Travolta!! She said the movie was her favorite Disney movie.... I hope it lives up to the hype!<br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-79760133908666707352008-12-02T20:31:00.002-05:002008-12-02T20:48:03.636-05:00Updates on AJI created a Caring Bridge page for AJ this past weekend and I have been so touched by the outpouring of support. I can't wait for him to wake up this weekend, so I can show him all of the entries to the guestbook! If you haven't signed it, please take a few minutes to leave a few words for him.... here's the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ajjacobs1">link.</a><br /><br />After we voted this morning, we were on the way to Buddy's school with his classroom Christmas tree when he threw up in the back of my car! It was very very gross. He complained all morning of his tummy hurting, but he couldn't back it up before we left the house...but he did on the way to school! We turned around, I cleaned the car out and headed to daycare and then on to work. I picked up Krispy Kreme's on the way to apologize for being late :-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-48658885195604778932008-11-28T20:46:00.002-05:002008-11-28T20:48:02.036-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ54Vty6qgXFK8WTI4W_rQ9c5sudmcn2NYCW3NJnEBPkkbqKET4q8CxG5jUGvO65klc1WxTrfuIw2OibqiqhkXZg4cCIQ8saD6MeyAKLjC85cgLQ9L87ecQBB45G_ZqiFhiQ61cSrWi7PE/s1600-h/2522389160_773d9758cd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ54Vty6qgXFK8WTI4W_rQ9c5sudmcn2NYCW3NJnEBPkkbqKET4q8CxG5jUGvO65klc1WxTrfuIw2OibqiqhkXZg4cCIQ8saD6MeyAKLjC85cgLQ9L87ecQBB45G_ZqiFhiQ61cSrWi7PE/s320/2522389160_773d9758cd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273890226494513906" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I guess this is the best place to do this....<br /><br /><br />A.J., my 11 year old nephew, was burned over 40% of his body with 2nd and 3rd degree burns on Thanksgiving night. He was flown by helicopter to Grady's Burn Center. He will have surgery on Monday morning at 7 AM to begin the skin grafting and will be in a drug induced coma for at least 5 days. After that, he will be there another week or so.... if everything goes well.<br /><br />Please pray for my family. A.J. is the oldest grand child, so this has been so hard on everyone. It's hard to see him in pain and I think this has been harder on my Mom than it has been on my sister. A.J. has lived with my Mom for the last couple of years and he's like her own son.<br /><br />No, it shouldn't have happened. It was totally avoidable, but it happened and now, we have to just look forward and get him better.<br /><br />We will see him again on Sunday and I will go visit every day during the next couple of weeks. Grady is about 10 minutes away from my office.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-64981222628510042262008-11-25T20:44:00.002-05:002008-11-25T21:15:00.103-05:00ThankgivingEveryone is posting about what they are thankful for, so I thought I should do the same :-)<br /><br />First and foremost, I'm thankful for God's grace. His mercies are new every day.<br /><br />I'm also thankful for my wonderful husband and 2 children. God blessed us with the greatest kids. They are both sweet, caring and loving and we love to see them interact with each other. My husband puts up with my craziness and loves me just the same. We are so much alike it's scary sometimes!<br /><br />I have a great family and we love spending time with them. They are always there for us when we need them and for that, I am thankful.<br /><br />For the most part, I love my job. It is something new everyday and how many folks can say they text with their boss? LOL<br /><br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone! After Turkey Day, Hubby and I are escaping for a few days and will enjoy some time to ourselves!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-10470651753724956112008-11-21T21:17:00.003-05:002008-11-21T21:29:15.470-05:00The virus.....My sweet, innocent, 18 month old brought home a stomach virus on Tuesday and it hit all of us. Hubby is just now getting over it. I went to work yesterday and even though I was there, I missed out on our Thanksgiving celebration because I didn't know if it would make me sick or not. It didn't matter because I didn't get sick until I got home.<br /><br />Right now, we are in my hometown because I have an outdoor photo shoot at 9:30 AM in 30 degree weather. Yeah.... that should be fun. Buddy and I are video chatting with Daddy and he is having fun making faces and making Daddy laugh.<br /><br />I have a few things to do before my event tomorrow night that I am shooting. I am sure I will get some great pictures in those 3 hours that we are there. I am going to be drinking some Red Bull or something before we go... Mama's not used to being up and out that late!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to next week. We only work 3 days and we will come down here on Wednesday night and stay until Friday morning when Hubby and I escape for a few days by ourselves. We will pick the boys up on Sunday. Then its back to the grind until December 22 when we start our Christmas vacation!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-30877800727050869602008-11-16T17:28:00.002-05:002008-11-16T17:50:57.951-05:00My blessingsToday, I've been watching my boys interact with each other and I'm having a ball. Buddy (the 5 year old) and Buddy Ro (the 18 month old) have a fun relationship. Buddy Ro wants to do EVERYTHING that Buddy does. They love to kiss on each other and give love (hugs).<br /><br />Earlier, they were both laying on the floor, on their tummies, coloring. It was so precious. I made a mental picture that I will pull up in future years when they are fussing and fighting about who will ride in the front seat or who will get to take the car out tonight.<br /><br />Those are just two of my blessings... the third is my husband. I love him more than anything. We have our ups and downs, but we always get back on the same wavelength somehow.<br /><br />Dinner is cooking, so I need to log out, but I hope you guys have a great week!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329321384925364649.post-885941536559830482008-11-14T20:32:00.004-05:002008-11-14T20:34:16.093-05:00Jason is taking the grandbabies Christmas pictures tomorrow and he has a backdrop and set up all ready to go... in his head. LOL<br /><br />He is gone now to get the hardware to set it up. We bought the backdrop today and I picked up something for newborn photos. Hopefully, I will be able to take some photos of the newest nephew next weekend.<br /><br />Tomorrow afternoon we are having dinner with my family to celebrate my grandmother's birthday!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1