~~Growing Up!!~~

Before After

Well that time has come, well it has actually been here for a while, I just was in denial. The time for Jaycob's first hair cut!! Yep Mommy finally agreed that it was time. He was getting a little scraggly there for a bit. I was trying my hardest to wait until his hair grew more on top, so that it would be more even. Duh me that cutting made it look so much better and guess what! It evened his hair out. I am not all there some times. But yeah my BABY had his first haircut. My heart was breaking because that just meant one more step to growing up. But I am glad we did, he looks so good with his new do.

It was cute because every time I would touch him with the clippers he would laugh. His expression was, "Um what is that thing and why is it making that noise" But he could not help to laugh. Of course it took forever because he would scrunch his neck up and back away, but I expected that. The sad part is, I like to save things and hair from the first haircut is one of them, and I could not get hardly any hair to save because there was hardly any there. It was just to long in the back. The top was still kinda bald. But I got SOME hair and we all made it through his first hair cut.

I still cannot bring myself to even trim Liana's. It is getting soooo long though. I am gonna have to bite the bullet and get it trimmed soon.


This is the sad amount of hair I was able to cut. Sorry for the glare, it is in a baggie.

Either way have a great day all!!

Yes I am still alive...barely!!

Hi all,

I know it has been forever since I have actually posted, but I have had this cold for going on 2 weeks now. I haven't had much to say. I think I have what Mindy had a month or so ago...blah!

Either way we had a blast on vacation. Even though we went to the beach, we did not even get tans. Why you ask? Well lets see it rained or was cloudy all but 2 days...lol. And then the first day it was not cloudy dumb ole me wound up with a burn AFTER applying spf 50 lotion. Leave it to me!! But the other sunny day, we all went to the beach and were digging in the sand and lo an behold this beach patrol pulls up and tells my Mom that we should probably get out of the water because there was some bateria in it. That was also why there was an unusual amount of sea foam, which by the way is not a pretty color of green at all. More like yuck brown if ya ask me. Nobody got sick from it though thankfully. Usually it is my clan that would get deathly ill from something like that. Other than the beach part and not getting tan, the rest of the trip was great. We were able to visit family and spen time with my Dad and Cora and my sis and her new hubby Brian. He was very nice. We also got to spend time with my Mom and brother and sister and my niece and nephew. I love spending time with the family. We actually got to see more than this but the list would be really long so I will cut it short.

I was able to see my Aunt for the last time. It was of course bitter sweet. I know that she is leaving this world, but I also have peace knowing that I will see her again in Heaven. So I am ok with her passing. BTW please continue to pray for her and her comfort. Also pray for my family as we are loosing a dear member of our family. For those who do not know, she is in the final stages of C.O.P.D. And we just want her to be comfortable. Thanks for all the prayers already.

But either way this trip was great, I was sick and could not breath the whole time, but I did not let it slow me down.....much..lol.

Now we are back and into the swing of things. The car rides to and from really did a number on us. We will never do that again BTW. 16 hours in a car with three little ones is not a good combo.
Haha we left on Sunday at 12:30 and did not get in until 4am on Monday. And little ole Caylob still wanted to go to school on that day. They said he was not ill at all and did very well considering. He is such a good boy. They all did very well, except Jaycob screamed every time we got in the van for about 3 days. He was scared we would never get out...lol :p

Well everyone have a good one!!

Foto Friday

Funny Faces!!





This is Caylob (NOT JAYCOB) when he was 7 almost 8 months old. Apparently he was caught off guard when this pic was taken. Oh so cute!!

6 Year Anniversary.

Well today, Sep. 14th 2008, Frank and I have been married for 6 whole years. Sometimes it seems like it has not been that long at all. And then there are times that I cannot imagine what life was like without him and it feels like we have been together forever. He is my everything.

All I can say is that I thank God everyday for choosing the perfect man for me. Some may think he is dorky or weird, but he is mine and I love him dearly.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABE!!!!!!


Have a good one guys!! We are headed out this evening for VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
So yeah um ok, I had to get that out of my system, can you tell I am a little excited =)

Foto Friday

A friend of mine came up with the idea of Foto Friday and she is going to give a theme every week.
This week is FUNNY so here goes.....


This was at McDonalds the last time the kids and I went to visit my parents in GA. Notice all the adults?... That is my Dad coming down the slide and running into my nephew while Cora is trying to get out of the way I think. And that is little ole Caylob going up the play set on the right.

Good times, good times!!

I Hate Packing!!!!!

Well this Sunday evening, since we do not have church, my family and I are leaving for vacation!! I have not been on an actual vacation in forever. We are headed to Myrtle Beach and also Wilmington NC (also on the beach). We are so excited and not having evening service really helps out.

This is going to be the first time my Mom gets to meet Jaycob and actually the first time we have seen her in like 2 years or more. Longer for Frank. He has not seen her since our wedding I believe. HAHA funny thing is, this Sunday is our 6th anniversary!!! YAY!!!! So not only is this vacation this is actually a family reunion, and an anniversary celebration. My Dad and Mom (step) are going to be in Myrtle Beach at a timeshare and my Mom (birth mother) lives in NC along with my aunts and also my brother.

The ONLY thing I cannot stand about vacation is PACKING and UNPACKING. You never get everything you need and when you get home it all has to be put up!! Luckily both place that we are staying at has a washer and dryer so that when we get home all that needs to be done is clothes being put in the drawers.

Oh well I will deal with it because the vacation will well make up for the frustration.

Have a good day all!!

A Tribute to those who's lives were lost on 9/11/01.

'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'

You say you will never forget where you were when
you heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
is OK..I am ready to go.'

I was with his wife when he called as she fed
breakfast to their children. I held her up as she
tried to understand his words and as she realized
he wasn't coming home that night.

I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a
woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been
knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.
'Of course I will show you the way home - only
believe in Me now.'

I was at the base of the building with the Priest
ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He
heard my voice and answered.

I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,
with every prayer. I was with the crew as they
were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the
believers there, comforting and assuring them that their
faith has saved them.

I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan .
I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news.
Did you sense Me?

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew
every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me
for the first time on the 86th floor.

Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the
smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take
my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.

I did not place you in the Tower that day. You
may not know why, but I do. However, if you were
there in that explosive moment in time, would you have
reached for Me?

Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey
for you . But someday your journey will end. And I
will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may
be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are
'ready to go.'

I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.
God

Oddly just a year before this happened I was staying in the hotel across the street that was destroyed. I walked through and shopped in the WTC everyday.

Something cool tho is this ship was built out of some of the remnants of the WTC.

Have a good day all and remember to pray for the families of those lost on 9-11-01

A Trip Down Memory Lane!

Ok I have proof now that I used to be skinny folks. Lol I was looking through an old photo album from high school and as I saw myself in these photos all I could think was, "WHOA I was skinny!!!" I had some really big issues in high school where I thought I was as big as I am now. That is how I saw myself then. I can't say that I don't regret not keeping up with the way I used to live my life then either. I did some kind of exercises EVERYDAY. I had some ppl tell me that I did not need it that I looked good and to stop worrying. I really did look good and I am now determined more than ever to get back down to that size. BTW I had already had issues before and had gotten really big at a young age so I had to work really hard to get to my lowest size. I can do it again!!

I started gaining weight when my Mom started to get sick and we did not know what was going on with her. Then after she passed away I really ballooned. Then in the same year I lost a baby through miscarriage and that was devastating on my weight. The next year was better I married the LOVE of my life. Then not 6 months after we got married I was pregnant with Caylob and we had to move to T.N. WOW I went through a lot within 2-3 years and I obviously could not handle the stress. I also did not have God in His place in my life then either. He had a reason for me coming to T.N. I joined the best church in Dyersburg and got to meet some of the nicest ppl in the world. The young girls that were at my church did not judge me like the young girls back home would have. There were three girls in particular that just made me feel so welcome, and they were my support while I was coping with being away from home.

Now here is the kicker, I need to take the advice of a good sermon I heard preached a little while ago. It may not have been the point of the message BUT what stood out was the GET OVER IT part. I need to stop stressing and just get over it. All this stress does is sends food straight to places it does NOT belong.

So here is my pact. Starting today I am going to start LOOSING this weight. Now I have an obligation because I have announced it. I am not putting a time on it I am just going to loose it at my own pace. I am ready to take my life back over and tell the weight to get out. I am tired of being self conscious and hindered from doing things I like, like going to the fair and riding rides with my kids (Caylob wants to go sooo bad!!) or just being able to take them outside and just play with them. I am going to make a change.

Please pray for me that I can do this!! Sorry this one is so personal =)

Here are some pics to give you an idea how small I really was. This is my proof!!...LOL
These pics were scanned so they may not be that good of quality.



This is my sister and I goofing off with my Mom.




I was at my sister's house in this one and my nephew had done something goofy. Yes I know the shorts were a little short, but I was more dressed than girls now a days.



I was in the Miss Golden Eagle pageant. This was I believe in 98'. Of course I did not win, I was not popular enough.



Then this was my Senior pic. I graduated in 00'. See I used to be tan...HAHAHA. WOW look you can see my collar bones!!

Enjoy your day everyone!!!!