Between the hustle and bustle....taking time to cherish my blessings....

I cannot believe that Christmas is just around the corner! Over the past few weeks, so much has happened and we are all so busy at parties, plays, and shopping! It is Christmas Eve, eve!!! This holiday, my heart feels soooo overwhelmingly blessed! Just over a week ago, there was a tragedy in which many precious lives were taken from this earth, from their loved ones, from their families.......the tragedy took over my emotions and I tried to empathize with their losses. As the weekend progressed, details were released, amd I was sick at what those poor babies endured. Then the names and ages were released....they were first graders, many were weeks apart from Jackson. My heart was and still is just sooo heavy. As I wrapped presents I cried, thinking of the Christmas' that will never be the same......I cry now ask type this....just wish I could understand and heal the pain.....what's sad is that we all take life for granted, each day we may forget to tell those who are important how much we love them and how much they add to our lives......since that tragic day, I am trying to hug my boys a little more, kiss them, and tell them how much I love them, everyday! I also think about family, what does family mean, and how someone could jeopardize a family from within....I have been praying for healing and peace over a situation within my family for almost a year.....at this holiday season I am sad that things haven't gotten better, I am sad to say they are worse....the bible says to forgive and forget, I pray for this for us all.....as I look at my two sweet boys, I cannot imaging ever talking down about them or their families....I just pray for love and peace. I am so excited to see Christmas through my boys eyes this year! Jackson is enthralled with Zeek and has such a twinkle in his eyes about Christmas....Davis is super exited too, he just doesn't know why! I am sure he will get it on Christmas morning! I am sooo proud of my boys, this past Wednesday, Jackson and Davis were in the church play...Davis sang (well mostly danced and clapped) with the little ones, and Jackson sang Silent Night all by himself! He did soooo good! I was also proud when he shared the true meaning with his friends at school! Makes my heart so proud to know that I am raising him to be a good Christian. Merry Christmas!!!! That's all for now.....

A little turkey, shopping, and potty trainin'

Well it's been a fun break!! I cat believe we're back to work tomorrow! It has been so nice to be off, spend time with family and friends, and relax! I'll start with potty training.....it's been going so well....we moved to pull-ups this weekend....well tonight when we got home, Davis went pee-pee, he jumped up to tell "dada, pee-pee, YES!!" He couldn't find Marc and proceeded to squat a poo in the living room....aaahhhhh!!! What can I say to that?!? I am proud of him, despite this little incident! Jackson found it amusing too! Thanksgiving was good, despite the fact we had some family members not come without telling us.....It is frustrating and I just can't wrap my head around it....I hate it for my boys...I can't make them understand. I pray for the issues to be solved. I had loads of fun shopping with two awesome friends...we had an all-nighter and saw lots of interesting people and found some good deals too! I didn't need much, but I sure had fun getting the deals! Tomorrow, we are back to work and the busy-ness that we call life! That's all for now....

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!!

Happy Turkey Day!! I can't believe that Thanksgiving is here! It has been such a fast year with just so much to be thankful for! As I smell the turkey, that has been in the oven since 3 AM, I am reminded of my husband and am thankful for all he does for us, me, and my boys! I am thankful for his work ethics, his fathering, and his husbanding! I am also VERY thankful for the "little" blessing God gave me, Jackson and Davis! They are such wonderful blessings and I am soooo grateful that they are mine! Last night, as I was deviling the eggs, I was reminded of my brother....on Thanksgiving he would always eat the egg whites, and I would have the yellow innards! I am thankful for him, even though I don't get to see him often. I am thankful for my parents....they raised me and gave me the best examples of how to love, parent, and to be a Christian,,,,they both love my babies very much and I am thankful for all they do! I am thankful for all my family, from the grandparents, aunts, and uncles, in-laws, to the cousins, to those who are newly added through marriage....I look forward to family gatherings...wish we could see everyone more often....makes me more thankful for the times we do have together! I am thankful for the friends God placed in my life! My bedtime is here this week, and I am sooo thankful for the tears, laughter, and all the memories we have made! I am thankful for my church, my preacher and his wife, and my church friends! I am so thankful that they let me sing and share my talent. I am thankful for education, for mynoatentsnfor encouraging me as I grew up to push harder and strive to be the best, as I result I was able to get scholarships and a great education. This has been a great key in the opportunities of life. I am thankful for my jobs, and my work friends....I am thankful for all my little patients, the headaches they sometimes give me, and the progress and smiles I see when they start to talk better! I am sooooo thankful for communication! I am thankful for shelter, food, and all God has blessed me with. On this thanksgiving day I hope we all take a minute, and think about our blessings and all we have been given and should be thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving!! That's all for now.....

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

The tree is up, mantle and staircase are decorated, wreaths ad bows are all over!! Christmas time is here!!! I am soooooooo excited for this holiday season!!! Davis is going everywhere, saying "ho-ho-ho!" Cuteness!! Jackson is excited too! Tonight we were driving home from play practice and the song, "it's the most wonderful time of the year" was planning. Jackson started talking bout how this really IS the most wonderful time of the year...I asked why?, he was like, you know, because of Christmas, Jesus' birthday! And you know, being wi family and stuff! He also told me that, "mom, you know what thanksgiving is for?", me.."no, what?" He was like, "not about e food and all, just family!" He is just too sweet! He had another great week at school, with another 100 on his spelling test! So smart! I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is this week.....the the greatest shopping holiday is upon us!!!! BLACK FRDAY!!!! WooHoO! I am most excited that my beastie, Mandy will be here to celebrate the event with me!! That's all for now.....

Words and phrases!!!!!!

So I picked the boys up from daycare this afternoon and headed home....we always talk about our days and I encourage little Davis to talk about his day too! Well, so done turned on his chatter-button! He was putting words together all night! He started when he saw dee-dee's car, "Dee-Dee home," then "outside walk", and "cook corn!" I was so excited to hear so many little phrases!!! He's been saying a few here and there, and he has lots of odds, but he was showing off tongight!! He called my grandaddy, the greats,to wish him a happy birthday! He is 85 today!! how awesome is that!! He tried to sing along and the he talked to grandma great too! He even sang her the famous "girl" song!! So sweet! I wish the greats lived closer! It's hard with them being so far away from us- I always look forward to the holidays, as we normally get to see them! It is Friday eve!!!! WooHoo and a long weekend too!!!!! That's all for now......

Midweek rush!

I just can't believe how fast life goes...we are so busy, in all that we do that sometimes we forget to enjoy all the moments! It's Wednesday and has been such a full week, yesterday was Election Day.....which we all know is super important, this is a fact that I am just realizing today...don't get me wrong, I have always voted, but this election seemed the most real and important one in my life this far! Well, Marc and I stayed up and watched the results....I prayed! We have tried to talk about the election with our kids, who the president is, and what their role is....we've tries not to talk down about one party or the other. Jackson had an election at school and voted for Romney, so first thing this morning, he wanted to see if he had won..., "mom, do you know who won." Me-"yes, do you?" Jackson-"no, will you tell me." Me-"sure, Mr. Obama won, he was re-elected." Jackson-"WHAT???? how? What? Are you serious??" Oh-the innocence of a child..... That's all for now.......

Just another Monday!

I am going to really try and keep up with this post! Today was another great day with sweet memories of my boys! Jackson had his first report card and got S's across the board!! I'm am soooo proud and amazed at all that he has learned and how much he loves learning! Marc has been at a conference, so I've had lots of time with my boys! We went to the Waffle House tonight, as they have free kids meals :) Davis ate an entire waffle!!! Both my boys do love a waffle!! We spent the evening in "bubbles", building towers in the tub, and singing lullabies! Sweet moments! Jackson wanted extra attention to, we read several chapters of his latest book.... That's all for now.....

November....where does the time go?!?

I can't believe that November is already here!! So much to catch up on! It's been a year this week since Marc had his back surgery....it is crazy to think its been a year! He is doing well and being so productive at work! Davis has turned two since I last posted! We had a caterpillar party and he had sooo much fun! He is into everything nowadays! He's talking up a storm, putting two words together! Mama is sooo proud! His favorite foods are grapes, yogurt, and applesauce! His favorite toy is his "ToTo" puppy! He carries it all over! He is also doing great with potty training! He loves to get "marsh" and "whales" for pee-peeing! Jackson is also doing great! He is having a great school year! So smart! He has made a 100 on every spelling test this year! He was asked to be on the Odyssey of the Mind team, and started last week! He loves school and is an amazing reader! He is still a picky eater, but loves tacos and biscuits! We had Halloween last week and the Jackson was a skeleton pirate and Davis was his parrot! They had so much fun! Jackson is completely in love with the holiday and Davis "got it" this year! He would go to the doors, "knock knock" and "more"! He tried to say Trick or treat! They were too cute! Marc's brother Matt, got married October 20, this was an extra special day as we love Matt and Erin so much! Their wedding is also the anniversary of my granny and papa! So glad that love continues! Jackson was the ring-bearer and was oh so handsome! He had a great time at the reception dancing with the older girls! Davis was fascinated by the DJ and the candy bar, that was stocked with "marsh!" It was a great day! It is just sad to look at my boys and realize how quickly life passes....we really need to treasure all the moments....my favorite times are snuggling on the couch, rocking, and singing with my boys! That's all for now.........

Looking back........

So, it's just before ten on August 23. It was this time 6 years ago that my water broke and I went into labor. I cannot believe that tomorrow I will have a 6 year old! Jackson has been such a blessing and wonderful addition to our family! I am amazed at how smart he is, how kind he is, and how much he has grown this year! As I look back, it is hard to believe how tiny he was. He was 7lb, 6oz and he was born at 7am. He came with a fairly easy delivery, and I am still in awe of the miracle God gave us! He was a great baby and has grown into an amazing young man! He loves movies, swimming, and playing ball! Tonight we went to open house at Ridgewood elementary....it is also hard to believe that he'll start first grade! He has his same teacher as last year, and we are soooooo thankful and blessed that we will have another year with her! I look forward to seeing him grow and learn this year!! As we celebrate his birthday tomorrow, we will party with his friends with a sleepover! I have planned to make smores, build cars for a "drive in" movie, and their going to build race cars too! Jackson is beside himself with excitement! Davis is also growing more and more each day! Tonight, he finally decided to call "dada!!!" Marc has been "LaLa" for months and has been officially deemed daddy!! that's all for now.......

Catching up!

It has been way too long!! An update on us! Jackson has finished kindergarten and had a fantabulous year! He is such an amazing reader now! I can't believe how much he learned this year! He played t-ball at the beginning of summer and made lots of growth in his batting and catching skills! He also took off his training wheels and is officially "grown", or so he thinks!!! He had his umbilical hernia surgery two weeks ago, and did great! He was so string and brave! Davis is growing like a weed, running all over, and he loves to eat! He had his tonsils out earlier this summer-this was difficult as he loves to eat so much! He is talking more and more every day! His favorite word is "no"! He also continue to call daddy, "LaLa"!! It's pretty cute! He loves Jackson and they giggle and play so well together! He loves to ride in his truck or his pirate ship. His favorite past time is vacuuming! He has an orange stick that he cleans the whole house with!! We have just gotten back from Myrtle Beach for our vacation. We went to the beach, pool, the pirates voyage, and the aquarium. I was thrilled to see how much Davis loved the ocean and the sand! Jackson was such a big boy this year hopping waves! Jackson collected seaweed and we found two little shrimp inside!! We had a good Time, but we are happy to be home and back into a routine! Marc and I arebothe super busy this summer! Marc had a very successful year at the high school and is working hard this summer to prepare for next year! I have been busy with work too! I worked for the schools testing in June and will work August too. Long days, but I love what I do!! I can't believe that summer is almost over! I hope to post more often! That's all for now.....

Peepin'

Had a sweet moment with Jackson tonight!! Before bedtime, I was nursing Davis I sang some songs as I like to do. I thoroughly enjoy nighttime routines and spending that special time with my boys. Marc was working, so I was handling the routine alone. Jackson was brushing his teeth and changing his clothes as I was singing with Davis....then I see eyes peep from the bathroom~I acted as if I didn't see him, then as he scampered to his room, he changed his clothes in the doorway, I continued singing and pretended not to notice Jackson. As I am finishing up the song, I notice that he he standing at Davis' door with the most precious, mischievous, sweet grin!!! I put Davis down and went to see Jackson, "Mom, that's the song you used to sing to me!!!" It was sweet!! He told me that I could pick out the book to read, which he never lets me pick!! I selected "Frosty" which is a recorded book from my grandma~It is sweet to see how excited he gets at the end when she tells him goodnight and reminds him to pray! I just love my boys!!


I know I haven't updated since the Holidays~Christmas was wonderful!! Davis is full time walking now~Christmas Day he decided it was time!! He is also putting some words together like, "all ga" for all gone! Sweet!!

That's all for now......