I have been looking for a way to download all of my Facebook status updates from 2009 and I FINALLY found it! The app is called "Status History"! The reasoning behind this is because I have done a HORRIBLE job of keeping a written journal and because it's so easy to just update my status in Facebook, I temporarily used it as my "journal" for this year. A lot of Caleb's 1st's were posted within minutes of them happening, knowing that someday I would appreciate Facebook for more than just a little way to tell the world what was going on in my life at that exact moment, but a way for me to look back and remember the "little" big things that happened during the 1st year of Caleb's life! So, just to clarify, I will NOT be hurt if no one reads this post all the way through. Somehow, I have managed to do 655 posts since August 4th, 2008, scary! I'm doing this in hopes that someday this post will make it in to Caleb's scrapbook! Here we go, don't be afraid to skip over this post if you don't care to read it, my feelings will NOT be hurt at all!! It's for memories sake only!
Be Blessed and Encouraged!
| Mon August 4, 2008, 4:59 pm: is elated that we're having a BOY!!!!! |
| Sun August 24, 2008, 6:08 pm: is still trying to wrap my mind around everything I learned this weekend... |
| Fri August 29, 2008, 8:08 am: is ready to move my office and start making way for the nursery!!! |
| Sat August 30, 2008, 1:52 pm: is moving offices, what a chore!! Does anyone want free stuff? |
| Mon September 1, 2008, 8:18 pm: is watching my bank account go up all because of the fabulous ebay! |
| Mon September 1, 2008, 8:52 am: is SO not wanting to be at work today...maybe I'll leave early... |
| Tue September 2, 2008, 7:22 pm: is writing thank you notes! |
| Wed September 3, 2008, 8:04 pm: is trying to get caught up on orders while trying to keep my eyes open! |
| Tue September 9, 2008, 12:58 pm: is enjoying my window seat at the office. |
| Fri September 12, 2008, 7:25 pm: is addicted to the weather channel |
| Sun September 14, 2008, 1:35 pm: is catching up on orders, yes, again... |
| Mon September 15, 2008, 1:33 pm: is SOOOOO enjoying this AMAZING fall weather, and the fact that my annual review went MUCH better than I could have ever expected!!! |
| Wed September 17, 2008, 7:15 pm: is excited that Caleb's beautiful crib was delivered today, now to just figure out how it gets put together! |
| Mon September 22, 2008, 12:22 pm: is back from Houston and LOVING all of the baby stuff Caleb got this weekend!! |
| Wed September 24, 2008, 11:20 am: has a throbbing headache, nausea and is lightheaded...I thought this part of pregnancy should have already passed?!? Going home to sleep... |
| Thu September 25, 2008, 10:49 am: is feeling much better and enjoying her nachos and cheese from Taco Bell, what a healthy lunch, huh?!? |
| Fri September 26, 2008, 8:12 am: is excited to see mom & grandma in STL this weekend!! |
| Sun September 28, 2008, 8:58 am: is enjoying a well-deserved relaxing day at home! |
| Wed October 1, 2008, 11:42 am: is excited for small group tonight!!! |
| Fri October 3, 2008, 1:00 pm: is SOOO glad it's Friday! I cna't wait to sleep in tomorrow, that is if I can sleep! |
| Sun October 5, 2008, 12:56 pm: is 26 weeks pregnant today and already feeling big...how does skin continue to stretch? It's so mind boggling to me! |
| Tue October 14, 2008, 8:57 pm: I never knew coco puffs and a glass of ice cold milk could be so fulfilling... |
| Thu October 16, 2008, 7:39 am: is gearing up for the Watermark Parenting Conference this weekend! |
| Mon October 20, 2008, 11:52 am: is sad it's only Monday. Why can't it be Friday again already? |
| Wed October 29, 2008, 9:02 pm: is staying up way past my bedtime. MUST GO TO SLEEP! |
| Tue November 4, 2008, 11:26 am: is Feeling a little overwhelmed by this month. I thought life was slowing down but it's not... |
| Thu November 6, 2008, 9:18 pm: is speechless... http://journalingbyjill.blogspot.com |
| Fri November 14, 2008, 2:24 pm: is gearing up for a busy weekend of fulfilling Christmas orders!! |
| Fri December 19, 2008, 9:05 pm: is GREATLY enjoying her 2nd cup of Sonic Ice today! |
| Fri December 19, 2008, 7:14 pm: is full of McDonald's and ready to Christmas shop... |
| Mon December 22, 2008, 8:00 am: is sad to be working the week of Christmas |
| Wed December 24, 2008, 6:56 am: is REALLY enjoying the day off! Merry Christmas Eve! |
| Fri December 26, 2008, 1:20 pm: is doing a little online shopping |
| Mon December 29, 2008, 4:14 pm: is relaxing after a nice long pregnancy massage at the chiropractor |
| Mon December 29, 2008, 5:30 pm: is ready for fish and chips from BJ's Brewhouse, yay!! |
| Mon December 29, 2008, 9:46 pm: sooo we got to BJ's and I changed my mind, Grilled Chicken Pasta was a much better choice! |
| Tue December 30, 2008, 9:28 am: is 1-2 cm dialated and 50% effaced!!!! |
| Wed December 31, 2008, 7:15 pm: is semi-supervising while my sweet hubby puts together our baby dresser, the last piece of the puzzle! |
| Wed December 31, 2008, 10:01 pm: just watched the ball drop in NYC, so glad I'm not there right now, it's a little chilly!! |
| Thu January 1, 2009, 9:22 am: is watching the Tournament of Roses Parade and waiting for Aaron to get back with Shipley's Donuts and Milk!! |
| Fri January 2, 2009, 4:07 pm: is enjoying my freshly painted toes and beautiful new eyebrows...Thanks Firewheel Day Spa! |
| Fri January 2, 2009, 12:48 pm: is nesting |
| Sun January 4, 2009, 4:13 am: is at the hospital. 5cm and 75% effaced. Here we go! |
| Sun January 4, 2009, 4:18 am: is Go to aaronandjill.blogspot.com for updates on baby Caleb's arrival! |
| Sun January 4, 2009, 4:05 pm: is updated pics at aaronandjill.blogspot.com. He is here! |
| Mon January 5, 2009, 9:37 pm: is feeling surprisingly great and praying for a smooth transition home tomorrow morning! |
| Wed January 14, 2009, 11:15 am: is overwhelmingly joyful to be a new mommy!! |
| Mon January 19, 2009, 4:59 pm: is thankful that my 1st day at home alone with Caleb went so amazing! |
| Tue January 20, 2009, 10:22 am: is rested. Thanks Mom Garcia for taking the entire night shift last night!!!!! |
| Wed January 21, 2009, 12:24 pm: is about to eat lunch with a sweet sleeping baby on the couch! |
| Thu January 22, 2009, 6:35 pm: loves watching Aaron hold our sweet Caleb, it's priceless! |
| Mon January 26, 2009, 7:29 pm: is feeling great after a VERY successful day at home alone with Caleb. He slept 5 hours in a row!!!!!!! |
| Mon January 26, 2009, 11:01 pm: just put Caleb down...praying for a quiet night with lots of sleep, for all three of us! |
| Tue January 27, 2009, 7:00 pm: 's blog is updated with tons of pictures! http://journalingbyjill.blogspot.com/ |
| Wed January 28, 2009, 10:53 pm: is really sad that I have bronchitis and even more sad that my sweet baby boy has a cold... |
| Thu January 29, 2009, 6:06 am: and Caleb just had one of the best nights since we've been at home. Could be the medicine kicking in, but I'm hoping it will continually repeat itself! |
| Fri January 30, 2009, 8:55 am: is so proud of my little man, slept 5 hours inbetween feedings last night!! |
| Fri January 30, 2009, 9:30 pm: is trying to soothe a sick baby. Poor little guy! |
| Mon February 2, 2009, 11:52 am: is enjoying a nice cup of coffee and a little HGTV while holding my sweet Caleb! What a great Monday it is! |
| Mon February 2, 2009, 2:17 pm: can't believe Caleb is 4 weeks old already! Time flies by when you're having fun! |
| Tue February 3, 2009, 10:48 am: is waiting for the UPS guy to bring me my package!!!! Hurry up dude, I just can't wait any longer!! |
| Tue February 3, 2009, 5:28 pm: is THRILLED with the result of my UPS package, an AMAZING diaper bag made for me by my AWESOME sister!!! |
| Wed February 4, 2009, 10:06 am: is drinking coffee and watching my baby sleep, life just doesn't get any better than this! |
| Wed February 4, 2009, 11:45 pm: is about to climb in to bed and hope that I haven't jinxed myself. Poor baby has been fussy all night and just fell asleep. |
| Thu February 5, 2009, 8:38 pm: is glad she got a date night with her hubby before his surgery in the am |
| Fri February 6, 2009, 7:19 am: is waiting room coffee is a good thing. Aaron is in surgery now.. |
| Fri February 6, 2009, 8:52 am: is thankful that my hubby is doing great! No tear so recovery should be quick! Now we wait to see if he wakes up combative.. |
| Fri February 6, 2009, 10:00 am: he is awake and didn't beat up any nurses! Way to go babe! |
| Fri February 6, 2009, 2:02 pm: is missing my little man like crazy and waiting for Aaron's headache to disappear so we can go home from the hospital |
| Fri February 6, 2009, 4:05 pm: is home!!!!! |
| Mon February 16, 2009, 10:16 am: is enjoying my 29th birthday being home with my two favorite boys in the whole world!!! |
| Mon February 16, 2009, 2:49 pm: Thank you to everyone who has wished me a Happy Birthday! It's been a GREAT day!! |
| Tue February 17, 2009, 6:58 pm: is 6 weeks in to mommyhood and I'm loving it! |
| Tue February 17, 2009, 10:03 am: is not wanting to jinx myself, BUT Caleb slept through the entire night last night for the 1st time!!!!!! |
| Thu February 19, 2009, 8:19 am: is sleeping baby = time with Jesus!! |
| Thu February 19, 2009, 6:23 pm: is glad to be home after many hours of errands with Caleb. Thank goodness he didn't fuss until we were already in the car about 2 blocks from home!! |
| Thu February 19, 2009, 10:20 pm: thought Caleb was waking up to eat but wonders how long he will now sleep, bummer, I already made his bottle and don't want it to go to waste! |
| Thu February 19, 2009, 11:32 pm: finished feeding and is heading to bed praying that little man sleeps through the night, again!!! |
| Fri February 20, 2009, 4:06 pm: just got back from a nice walk with Caleb, the weather today is PERFECT!! |
| Sat February 21, 2009, 2:30 pm: is loving D-Town with my girls!! |
| Sat February 21, 2009, 9:45 pm: is sleepy and thankful my little man is already down for the night! |
| Sun February 22, 2009, 12:30 pm: is watching all our tevo'd episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8 and cracking up!!! I love my life with ONE child!! |
| Sun February 22, 2009, 8:36 pm: loves the smell of freshly bathed babies!!!! |
| Mon February 23, 2009, 10:44 am: is drinking coffee and watching my baby smile at me, I LOVE IT!! |
| Wed February 25, 2009, 9:43 pm: just finished watching AI and am ready for bed!! |
| Fri February 27, 2009, 8:39 am: is tired. Aaron is sick. Caleb is sleeping! |
| Fri February 27, 2009, 1:15 pm: loves quiet Friday afternoons. Two sleeping boys, my favorite scrapbook magazine, Starbucks coffee and HGTV! |
| Fri February 27, 2009, 11:30 pm: is thankful that tomorrow is Saturday and we can be lazy, again!!! |
| Sun March 1, 2009, 5:38 pm: is heading to Shoreline for the 1st time in months! I can't wait for worship!!! |
| Mon March 2, 2009, 8:36 am: stayed up cleaning until 3am, am I crazy? |
| Tue March 10, 2009, 8:42 am: is setting up scrap night with the girls for the 1st time since Caleb was born, yahoo!!!! |
| Tue March 10, 2009, 10:14 am: is about to run some errands with a very tired baby...maybe he'll sleep like he usually does?!?!? |
| Tue March 10, 2009, 2:49 pm: is so excited to meet Sadie tonight! Yay for babies!! |
| Wed March 11, 2009, 2:07 pm: is almost done deep cleaning my kitchen, although it's so old, you probably can't even tell anyway...such a bummer! |
| Fri March 13, 2009, 6:53 am: When you wash cloth diapers in the hot water cycle, shouldn't it also rinse with hot water as well? I'm confused...any advice? |
| Fri March 13, 2009, 1:10 pm: Finished with the flowers for Sarah Beth's wedding and now I can't wait to be a guest!!! |
| Fri March 13, 2009, 9:47 pm: is so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man! I love going to weddings and being reminded why the Lord gives us spouses! Happy Day SB & Jeremy! |
| Mon March 16, 2009, 2:04 pm: is ready for this whole one car situation to be resolved! |
| Mon March 16, 2009, 9:06 pm: just took the "where should you live?" quiz. Finland here I come!! |
| Wed March 18, 2009, 5:35 am: is ready for Wednesday. Got lots of errands to run! |
| Thu March 19, 2009, 2:22 pm: is ready for the weekend. Ready for Saturday, I'm getting the house to myself so that I can FINALLY clean it and I'm so excited!!!! |
| Sat March 21, 2009, 7:59 am: My boys have left, just ate a a quick breakfast. Time to start cleaning!!! YAY!!!! |
| Sat March 21, 2009, 12:28 pm: back from lunch, got clean kitchen and dining room floors, now on to the oven, this should be interesting!! |
| Tue March 24, 2009, 10:15 am: It's Monday, no Tuesday. Baby's sleeping in his swing, listening to worship music, and I'm about to have a much needed coffee date with Jesus! |
| Wed March 25, 2009, 8:01 am: Drama creates more drama, which creates more drama, which allows Satan the opportunity to jump in and add more drama. When will this vicious cycle stop? |
| Wed March 25, 2009, 11:58 am: Ready for some Conflict Resolution the Watermark way!!! LOVE IT!!!! |
| Wed March 25, 2009, 8:47 pm: is excited for Square One tomorrow morning! I cn't wait to be in a room full of other new mommies who are struggling with all the same things I am!! Bittersweet, I know... |
| Thu March 26, 2009, 2:59 pm: Just got back from a VERY successful trip to the grocery store. Not only did my baby sleep the entire time, but I saved over $25 with coupons and in-store sales!! Love it!!! |
| Thu March 26, 2009, 7:45 pm: Having an AMAZING date night with my sweet hubby!! Love you babe! |
| Fri March 27, 2009, 7:11 am: is excited to go mall walking this morning with some new friends (and their sweet little babies)!! |
| Fri March 27, 2009, 12:03 pm: feeding a sleeping baby, I just don't get it!! |
| Fri March 27, 2009, 12:09 pm: Baby just went down for his nap, and I'm going to write a couple letters! I love sending letters/cards the old fashined way, it's so nostalgic!! |
| Fri March 27, 2009, 4:15 pm: is SOOOO excited for scrap night at my house!!! Aaron's got daddy duty tonight! Thanks babe for the break! Love you mean it!! |
| Sat March 28, 2009, 12:24 pm: washing the cloth diapers, and just finished loading the dirty dishes!! It's the small things in life! |
| Sat March 28, 2009, 10:13 pm: http://journalingbyjill.blogspot.com |
| Tue March 31, 2009, 2:12 pm: trying to find individual health care coverage in Texas within 24 hours, that covers maternity is RIDICULOUS!! And NO, I'M NOT PREGNANT, just being cautious!! I PROMISE! |
| Tue March 31, 2009, 8:59 pm: Getting ready for bed. Think I found a health insurance plan, after almost 7 hours of doing research online today!! Praise God! |
| Wed April 1, 2009, 7:56 am: is about to talk with HR all about COBRA, YUK!!! |
| Wed April 1, 2009, 8:20 am: Exit Interview complete! Thanks for all the fun times Maxim!! (No, not the magazine!) |
| Wed April 1, 2009, 1:59 pm: I know there'll be days When this life brings me pain, But if that's what it takes to praise You Jesus, bring the rain... |
| Mon April 6, 2009, 7:58 am: Spent $170 on groceries that should have cost $310!! Loving my 1st week of The Grocery Game!! |
| Mon April 6, 2009, 8:37 pm: Going to bed early tonight, YAY!!!! |
| Tue April 7, 2009, 7:32 am: is getting some "ME" time while Caleb sleeps! Good coffee and "Loving Well" by Beth Moore, what a great start to my Tuesday! |
| Tue April 7, 2009, 10:49 am: http://journalingbyjill.blogspot.com/ for new pictures and video of my sweet Caleb!! |
| Tue April 7, 2009, 11:19 am: Does anyone have a sewing machine that you are not using that I could possibly borrow? I want to attempt a few things with some left over fabric... |
| Tue April 7, 2009, 8:00 pm: is wondering why my sweet baby is crying so much tonight... |
| Wed April 8, 2009, 7:02 am: is going through the new grocery circulars to find the best deals this week! |
| Wed April 8, 2009, 1:36 pm: Waiting for my little man to wake up from his 4 hour nap!! This is after his 2 hour nap he already took earlier today! |
| Sun April 12, 2009, 12:59 pm: found myself crying tears of overwhelming joy this morning at church. Thank you Lord for the sacrifice of your Son, HE IS RISEN!!!!! |
| Sun April 12, 2009, 5:43 pm: is about to post a cute video of my little dancing machine (with a little help from daddy, of course!) |
| Tue April 14, 2009, 5:21 pm: Why is it so hard to let me sweet baby boy cry himself to sleep? |
| Wed April 15, 2009, 8:52 am: is choosing to start my day over. Th first 6+ hours was miserable! |
| Wed April 15, 2009, 8:43 pm: is praising the Lord that Caleb went down almost perfectly tonight! Thanks for all your prayers and encouraging notes! Hopefully it was just a fluke! |
| Thu April 16, 2009, 7:17 pm: Had a great dinner with my Square One mommies and their families tonight! So blessed by my new friends!! |
| Fri April 17, 2009, 9:18 pm: Tired and never more ready to climb into nice cold sheets! Dreamyland here I come!! |
| Sun April 19, 2009, 4:07 pm: Just gave my opinion on Christians and "Going Green" on my blog, http://journalingbyjill.blogspot.com/. I'd love to get some comments! |
| Mon April 20, 2009, 7:51 am: Hey all! Please vote for Tim & Emily's apartment before 3am 4/21! Even if you don't know them, please vote for them! Thanks! http://contests.apartmenttherapy.com/2009/small-cool/main/faceoff/31 |
| Wed April 22, 2009, 11:52 am: Taking a couple minutes to enter my baby in the World's Cutest Baby Photo Contest! He's gonna win, I just know it! |
| Wed April 22, 2009, 12:09 pm: Hates feeling the side effects of being a "woman" with a passion! Laying down the rest of the day and taking as much pain meds as possible! |
| Thu April 23, 2009, 8:34 pm: Just watched MTV's "The Phone" produced by Justin Tiberlake. Pretty crazy if you ask me, the show that is! |
| Fri April 24, 2009, 9:10 am: is wondering if I have time to wash diapers before my sweet baby wakes up from his morning nap... |
| Fri April 24, 2009, 11:16 am: I think Caleb's love language is "Personal Touch". All he ever does when I make any kind of contact with him is smile and start talking to me!! |
| Fri April 24, 2009, 12:53 pm: 4th times a charm - I FINALLY found a sling that Caleb doesn't mind being in! The Maya Wrap Ring Sling! Thank you Peppermint Baby Boutique!! |
| Sat April 25, 2009, 6:48 am: Is excited to meet with a bride today to talk flowers for an October wedding!!! |
| Sun April 26, 2009, 11:35 am: is enjoying a nice quiet afternoon at home with my two favorite boys while waiting for the t-storms to roll through! |
| Sun April 26, 2009, 1:31 pm: The morning started out so good, but now I'm sad that Caleb is having a rough afternoon. Allergies or a cold, either way, too much congestion and coughing involved for this sad momma. |
| Sun April 26, 2009, 10:46 pm: is just now going to climb in to bed...stayed up WAY too late organizing my coupons...am I crazy or what!?!?!?! |
| Mon April 27, 2009, 11:13 am: is intersted in adding handmade burp cloths to my product line and is looking at used sewing machines on Craig's List. If only it hadn't been 12 years since my sewing class in H.S.! Any thoughts, ideas or help is welcome! |
| Tue April 28, 2009, 9:37 am: is wonderring if we could get Caleb cast in commercials, magazine ads or even retail catalogs. I think so, but I'm partial! |
| Wed April 29, 2009, 8:49 am: is exhausted after a LOOOOOONG night with my little sickling. Poor guy just can't breathe! |
| Wed April 29, 2009, 9:37 am: is more excited than ever to move to a place that has the bare essentials...non creeking carpeted floors, electrical outlets in the bathrooms, kitchen cabinets that close all the way and windows with screens on them! Let's be positive and say that I'm th |
| Wed April 29, 2009, 9:10 am: is thankful that my sweet baby is taking such a good long nap! We both need it! |
| Thu April 30, 2009, 7:34 am: Getting ready to go Stroller Skating with my sweet little boy! I'm so excited! |
| Thu April 30, 2009, 12:51 pm: is ready for an afternoon nap! |
| Thu April 30, 2009, 2:08 pm: needs a break, BIGTIME!!!!! |
| Fri May 1, 2009, 8:35 am: is SOOOOO glad it's Friday! Still waiting for Caleb to feel better though... |
| Fri May 1, 2009, 11:34 am: can't decide if I should work on Caleb's Scrapbook or make some products to sell on Etsy. I'm thinking the latter, since I need to make some extra cash! |
| Fri May 1, 2009, 1:12 pm: is throwing in the towel, FOR GOOD! |
| Fri May 1, 2009, 3:05 pm: was reminded today, while watching Oprah, that the Lord is in control, and the Word of God is truth at it's best! |
| Fri May 1, 2009, 7:51 pm: bought P90X on Craigslist today for 1/2 price! Can't wait to start it and lost this extra 20 lbs! |
| Sun May 3, 2009, 10:01 am: is about to go get a Sunday paper and clip some coupons!! The adventures of a stay-at-home-mom! |
| Mon May 4, 2009, 6:48 pm: knows I need to workout, but P90X scares me. No excuses! No excuses! I've got to lose this extra 20 pounds! If P90X can't do it, NOTHING can!! |
| Tue May 5, 2009, 8:22 pm: another day without working out, guess I'll try again tomorrow! Good news is that Caleb is over 95th Percentile for height, weight and head circumference! 26 1/4" long, 18.4 lbs. and 16" head! What a big boy for only 4 months! |
| Wed May 6, 2009, 11:56 am: is adding new products to my website, come visit!! http://jigarcia.etsy.com/ |
| Wed May 6, 2009, 1:20 pm: The song that I walked down the aisle to at my wedding just came on in my itunes playlist. To sit here and look at my sweet baby boy, and remember one of the most amazing days of my life, marrying Aaron, I'm just so overwhelmed with emotion right now! T |
| Wed May 6, 2009, 3:54 pm: is preparing for small group tonight, it's gonna be great! We're talking about boys! |
| Wed May 6, 2009, 7:22 pm: If I had to rate small group tonight on a scale of 1 to 10, I would say it was a 12!!! Thanks girl for making it such a great night! I can't wait for each of your wedding days!!! |
| Wed May 6, 2009, 10:11 pm: Hey friend! We're good! Caleb is fighting allergies or some kind of cold with congestion. He's rlling over on to both sides though, and talking and laughing a TON! How are y'all doing? |
| Wed May 6, 2009, 10:12 pm: Wondering where my copy of The Notebook is. I'm SOOO sad, it's my favorite movie! |
| Thu May 7, 2009, 10:17 am: so, we're on our 2nd nap for the day...is it bad that my child is 4 months old, and he takes a better nap in his swing than in his crib? |
| Thu May 7, 2009, 10:20 pm: is ready to go to bed after a L-O-N-G afternoon of preparing for our Saturday morning Garage Sale. We've got some GREAT stuff we're selling so come on by and check it out! Kitchen stuff, TONS of scrapbooking and crafting stuff, books, clothes, a few bab |
| Fri May 8, 2009, 11:21 am: AWESOME!! I just e-mailed my two ladies to see f I could showcase with them again this fall. As soon as I hear back I'll let you know. Most shows are Sept - Dec. I'm so excited! |
| Fri May 8, 2009, 11:25 am: Is about to run some errands to finish getting ready for our Garage Sale tomorrow morning! 7am people! Come by!! 518 Highland Blvd. Richardson, TX 75081 |
| Sat May 9, 2009, 4:15 am: GARAGE SALE at 7 AM!!! COME BY AND TAKE MY STUFF, PLEASE!! (Note: If you are a scrapbooker or crafter of ANY kind, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MIS THIS SALE, I PROMISE!) I'm letting go of at least 1/2 of my business supplies (I'm in the scrapbooking type busin |
| Sat May 9, 2009, 9:18 am: We still have TONS of stuff left at the garage sale! Come on by! |
| Sun May 10, 2009, 6:39 pm: Had a WONDERFUL 1st Mother's Day with my two favorite boys! Thanks love for the new Sewing Machine (Singer Tradition 2250)! Thanks Caleb for the new sounds you started making today, I'm convinced that you were saying how happy you are that I'm your momm |
| Mon May 11, 2009, 7:32 am: about to figure out my new sewing machine while drinking coffee, watching the rain outside and The Notebook (yes, it was found!) and all while my sweet honey is asleep! |
| Mon May 11, 2009, 12:08 pm: is going to put a deposit down on our new apartment!!! YAY!!! FINALLY!!! |
| Mon May 11, 2009, 12:08 pm: wonders why the thread keeps breaking while sewing, SO FRUSTRATING!! |
| Mon May 11, 2009, 7:55 pm: nothin' like watching the Mavs and eating strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries, angel food cake and plenty of whip creme!! |
| Mon May 11, 2009, 8:04 pm: got the apartment, with the upgrades, and will pick up the keys on the 27th! I can't wait!!! |
| Mon May 11, 2009, 9:50 pm: YAY Mavs! Proud of you for takin it to Game 5!! Now step it up and kick some tail in Denver, PLLLEEEAAASSSE!!! |
| Tue May 12, 2009, 10:45 am: Is thankful for bulletproof glass, and that my Dad is still alive! Praise the Lord! |
| Tue May 12, 2009, 1:03 pm: thinks I might watch The Notebook again today. That's what happens when your favorite movie is missing for two months I guess! |
| Tue May 12, 2009, 6:52 pm: is Kris doesn't take it all on American Idol I QUIT!!! |
| Tue May 12, 2009, 6:54 pm: if Kris doesn't take it all on American Idol, I QUIT! I have to say though, the song choice tonight was the best I've ever heard on AI... |
| Wed May 13, 2009, 5:46 am: drawbacks of your child's early bedtime...an early riser! Caleb's already had his breakfast and mommy has already started laundry for the day...moving on to putting him down for his 1st nap (7:45am - REALLY!?!?) and going to do my quiet time without fall |
| Wed May 13, 2009, 6:21 am: Too much drama for this early in the morning... |
| Wed May 13, 2009, 11:00 am: 1:00pm and I'm through 3 loads of laundry, packing up all our books, sewing some burp cloths for my cutie pie, and just now getting ready to feed my hungry tummy! |
| Wed May 13, 2009, 11:01 am: When Caleb poops, it's so stinkin' funny that I laugh hysterically everytime. He must thunk I'm nuts! |
| Wed May 13, 2009, 8:48 pm: Yes, Denver just won the series, and yes, I am thoroughly disappointed! |
| Wed May 13, 2009, 9:03 pm: Hey all you Danny fans, switch over to Kris, PRETTY PLEASE!!! |
| Thu May 14, 2009, 10:39 am: is SOOOO HUNGRY!!! |
| Thu May 14, 2009, 11:37 am: is about to put Caleb down for his nap and make some YUMMY cupcakes!! Mmmmm I'm so excited! |
| Thu May 14, 2009, 1:28 pm: killed two birds with one stone...cleaned the kitchen and baked delicious cupcakes all at the same time! |
| Fri May 15, 2009, 9:11 am: Trip to Target with Caleb in the sling...Successful! |
| Fri May 15, 2009, 9:40 am: is downloading the free Coldplay Live Album!! |
| Sat May 16, 2009, 8:10 am: just received a bittersweet thank you note from a friend back home. Thank you Lord for your blessings!! |
| Sat May 16, 2009, 6:19 pm: is tired and hungry. Shopping wears me out! |
| Sun May 17, 2009, 7:31 pm: Enjoyed the last Shoreline and ready for this summer!! |
| Mon May 18, 2009, 6:40 am: I asked Aaron the other night if he was excited to move. He quickly answered, "No, I hate moving." Am I crazy for loving to move as much as I do? I mean it's almost like I get a thrill from it?!? I must be crazy! |
| Mon May 18, 2009, 6:49 am: Just had my 1st negative experience with a seller on ebay. HOW RUDE to charge extra shipping after the fact and threat to not shi your item until you pay the extra! |
| Mon May 18, 2009, 8:17 am: is getting ready to finish some cute clipboards for my friend! So excited! |
| Mon May 18, 2009, 2:43 pm: moving in 1 1/2 weeks...house is a wreck...where do I start, aahhhhggggg! I'm so overwhelmed!!! |
| Mon May 18, 2009, 4:16 pm: Moving out of our rent house in South Richardson. Anyone looking for a new place to rent/live? It's 3bd/2ba, MASSIVE kitchen, MASSIVE back yard and has gorgeous hardwoods! |
| Mon May 18, 2009, 4:46 pm: anyone know of a good cloth diaper pale to use? I'm using just a regular tupperware thing with a lid but am finding my laundry room stinking to high heaven very quickly... |
| Tue May 19, 2009, 10:01 am: Is shopping on Ikea.com and LOVING it! Picking out some cool new things forthe new place! BTW - if any of you are looking for a new place to live, our rent house will be available June 1!! PM me if you want pics and/or details! |
| Tue May 19, 2009, 12:05 pm: is eating chicken n dumplings, baby carrots, colby cheese and a sunkist for lunch. Realized that's a LOT of orange things to eat/drink at one time! Hope I don't turn orange! |
| Tue May 19, 2009, 5:01 pm: VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE FOR KRIS ALLEN!!!! VOTE |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 6:16 am: Is ready for coffee cake with the Vedrenne's! |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 12:57 pm: Just watched the Pilot Episode of Glee and actually teared up! That last 5 minutes just got me emotional and I don't know why?!? I do know that music speaks to me in ways I will probably never understand...I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH MORE THIS FALL!! |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 5:00 pm: is thankful for my free 8 rolls of Angel Soft, but SOOOO glad to be back to Charmin. There really is a big difference!!! |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 6:14 pm: is fighting the temptation to switch the channel to Idol...we're DVR'ing it while my hubby decided to meet a friend for coffee. Of all nights to "meet for coffee" honey! Hope you're having a blast, I'm biting all my nails off here!! |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 6:16 pm: is seeing the new Cards stadium for the 1st time, it's A-MAZ-ING! Just wish I was at the game to enjoy it in person! Guess ESPNHD will have to do! |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 6:57 pm: Please, NOBODY share who wins AI! PPPLLLLLLEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEE!!! |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 7:00 pm: Ok, so I figured out it would just be easier if I logged off FB unitl I see the finale for myself...sorry to all who want to post. As of right now, you can post the winner if you so choose! I'll be back on after a while!! |
| Wed May 20, 2009, 9:10 pm: JUST WATCHED KRIS WIN, AMAZING!!!!!!! MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE WINNER EVER!!!!!!! |
| Thu May 21, 2009, 4:10 pm: is only motivated to lay on the couch, not cook dinner, pack or clean... |
| Fri May 22, 2009, 6:23 am: is SOOOOOO glad to have both boys at home today!! |
| Fri May 22, 2009, 4:47 pm: wonders if there is a newspaper theif on the loose or if my paperboy is just lazy... |
| Fri May 22, 2009, 6:36 pm: is washing diapers, eating cupcakes, drinking milk and watching 30 rock from the very beginning...such a GREAT Saturday night... |
| Sun May 24, 2009, 7:25 am: is tired after an unexpected early morning wake up call by Caleb. 5:30am and the boy was wide awake. thanks to my AMAZING hubby, he fed him and I went back to sleep! Thanks babe!! |
| Sun May 24, 2009, 8:50 am: Caleb still sleeping...thank you Lord!! |
| Mon May 25, 2009, 9:28 am: Caleb rolled over onto his tummy for the first time today!!!!! He was right in front of me and I MISSED IT!!!!! I'm so bummed, but so excited at the same time! Hoping to get it on video this afternoon for the blog! |
| Tue May 26, 2009, 5:55 am: is exhausted from all the packing we did over the weekend...will it ever end?!? |
| Tue May 26, 2009, 6:43 am: We're going to southeast Plano. Northstar and 14th street. Where are y'all going? |
| Tue May 26, 2009, 7:22 am: Not sure I like this new FB. When I think I'm posting a comment to a person's wall, it actually posts as my status. NOT A FAN!!! |
| Tue May 26, 2009, 8:22 pm: Is SUPER excited to get the keys to the new place tomorrow!! I'm taking my vacuum with me so I can start cleaning immediately! |
| Thu May 28, 2009, 8:01 pm: is hitting the sack early tonight andgearing up for a very busy day tomorrow! MOVING and PURCHASING A MINIVAN!!! Oh what adventures lie ahead! |
| Fri May 29, 2009, 5:47 am: loves all the new noises my sweet baby is making! He's the best (and the cutest!) entertainment ever! |
| Fri May 29, 2009, 8:03 pm: is going to bed early so that I can get up early to finish packing. Yes, we're still packing. I know. |
| Mon June 1, 2009, 4:15 pm: is eating my own words...I HATE MOVING!!! |
| Mon June 1, 2009, 9:31 pm: FINALLY done with the rent house. Deep cleaned it today and am happy to report that we got our FULL refund back (which has already been spent on our new minivan!). YAY for a hard days work, and many more to come it looks like! I just can't stand seeing |
| Tue June 2, 2009, 6:32 pm: Moving + Non-Consistent Napping Schedule + Teething = a VERY tired and fussy baby! Poor thing! |
| Wed June 3, 2009, 6:59 pm: home sick, me and Caleb. I rather me be sick than him but it looks like we're both in for it...here's to hopoing tomorrow is a better day!! |
| Thu June 4, 2009, 6:38 am: is sooo tired. I need my coffee to kick in quick!! |
| Thu June 4, 2009, 8:30 am: is excited to get my new video baby monitor in a few days... |
| Thu June 4, 2009, 1:01 pm: Will I Am sure does know how to make the beat go Bump Bump Bump |
| Fri June 5, 2009, 5:36 am: Goal: Wake up at 6:45, make some coffee and read my Bible. Reality: Teething baby + not so good reaction to new rice cereal = crying fussy baby all night long, who eventually really woke up at 6:30. The Lord understands, I know He does, but did it have |
| Fri June 5, 2009, 9:09 pm: Is tired from a looonnnnng day! Started at 6:30am, unpacked, put together two desks and a side table, went to the store and didn't even take a nap! Tomorrow I get to go to the Farmer's Market with my two fvorite men and then my very 1st sewing class! I |
| Sat June 6, 2009, 2:28 pm: enjoyed Sewing 101...at least now I know how to finish off the edges of my burpcloths! |
| Sat June 6, 2009, 6:16 pm: Ok all you ladies out there...I've depleating my collection of Mary Kay and am offering what I have left at 75% off retail prices! This is an absolute STEAL of a deal! It's even better than what I get as a consultant! PLEASE message me if you are inter |
| Sun June 7, 2009, 12:42 pm: Cooking roast in the new crockpot and hoping it turns out ok! |
| Sun June 7, 2009, 7:05 pm: Crockpot roast turned out AMAZING!!! Here's the recipe: 1 chuck roast (up to4 lbs.)(can be frozen or thawed), canned whole new potatoes cut in half, sliced carrots, sliced celery, sliced onions, whole thing of beef broth, salt and pepper. Put in crockpo |
| Sun June 7, 2009, 9:37 pm: is still awake tring to finish my packing list. Caleb and I are going STL on Tuesday to visit Grandma and Grandpa! His first flight and I'm surprisingly enough feeling pretty good about it! |
| Mon June 8, 2009, 3:26 pm: can't wait for ladies night tonight! I NEED A BREAK!! |
| Wed June 10, 2009, 6:10 pm: loving the nice quiet steady rain and waiting for the bigger storms to come through!! So fun to watch and listen to the t-storms come over the hills into the valley... |
| Sat June 13, 2009, 8:45 pm: had a great night at community group! I've really missed meeting andso enjoy reconnecting with each other! |
| Sun June 14, 2009, 4:47 pm: overflowing with joy over my strawberry daquiri tangerine BRM at Bahama Bucks!!! |
| Tue June 16, 2009, 11:23 am: is finally sitting down to eat lunch. Yummy chicken nuggets and new potatoes...we'll see if my tummy can handle this! |
| Tue June 16, 2009, 1:53 pm: getting ready to make chicken enchilidas for Clint, Lisa and Jack! I'm more excited to meet Jack than anything though!!! |
| Wed June 17, 2009, 8:03 am: coffee hot, bible, study and pen in hand...oohh and donuts!! |
| Wed June 17, 2009, 1:13 pm: is enjoying an afternoon at home with both my boys! Samsung is trying to fix our TV, no luck yet though, BUMMER! |
| Wed June 17, 2009, 5:47 pm: is trying to get motivated to finish a couple orders for my customers...it's not like it's slavework, it's a joy to do...there's just so many other things I could be doing with my time tonight. Ok, here we go!! |
| Thu June 18, 2009, 6:58 am: is so excited for Building BLocks this morning at Watermark! Can't wait to hear what Sarah Stehlik has to say about Stress Management! |
| Thu June 18, 2009, 1:00 pm: loved getting to Building Blocks this morning, but is now paying for waking up a sleeping baby to go...oh well, totally worth it! |
| Thu June 18, 2009, 3:55 pm: does not undestand why every afternoon for the past couple weeks my tummy hurts...getting really annoying!! |
| Thu June 18, 2009, 7:58 pm: is hitting the pillow early tonight! YAY!!! |
| Fri June 19, 2009, 6:53 am: Michael Buble, Coffee, Caleb, Facebook and a semi-clean office, what a great start to our Friday! Time with Jesus is coming up as soon as Caleb goes down for his nap, then shower and getting ready for our Small Group sleepover tonight! My 1st night away |
| Fri June 19, 2009, 9:59 am: is enjoying my bologna & american lunchables! |
| Fri June 19, 2009, 7:58 pm: bahama bucks again, fruit cup is great! |
| Sat June 20, 2009, 5:07 pm: is enjoying Aaron's Father's Day gift...a new sound system!! |
| Sun June 21, 2009, 12:47 pm: Happy Father's Day DAD! Thanks for not actually killing us in high school, although I'm sure there were many opportunities. It's tough to raise two 15 year olds after combining families and you did a great job! I love you and am so blessed to call you |
| Sun June 21, 2009, 5:46 pm: popcorn, check. dr. pepper, check. movie, check. My Honey, CHECK!! |
| Sun June 21, 2009, 7:29 pm: just watched a "scary" movie that wasn't so scary to me...although most "scary" movies aren't scary to me anyway... |
| Mon June 22, 2009, 12:54 pm: is crying with her baby, why can't it all just stop!!!! |
| Tue June 23, 2009, 9:43 am: Caleb just went down for his 1st nap, has already had a bath his morning, has had a dose of Tylenol and Baby Oragel, has already had two bottles and is on his 4th diaper...if that doesn't give you any idea of how our morning has been I don't know what wou |
| Tue June 23, 2009, 10:26 am: "Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from HIM." Psalm 62:5 "As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands." Psalm 119:143 |
| Wed June 24, 2009, 6:12 am: 99 Balloons on NBC RIGHT NOW!! |
| Wed June 24, 2009, 7:53 am: Aaron and I laying in bed last night, got to see Caleb roll from his tummy to his back on the opposite side for the very first time! I love my video monitor!! |
| Wed June 24, 2009, 9:46 am: really enjoyed my time with the Lord this morning...learning about the humble heart of David even in the midst of trials and hardships. Also learning to "Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge." Proverbs 23:12. Lord, teach me |
| Wed June 24, 2009, 12:37 pm: has had one of the most productive days in a REALLY LONG time! Off to eat lunch and have some lax time!! |
| Wed June 24, 2009, 4:57 pm: ready to get my accountability on tonight! So excited to finally catch up with the girls, it's been way too long!! |
| Thu June 25, 2009, 6:49 pm: is trying to find an old friend from high school. Does anyone know where Tim Miller from Kirkwood High School is? |
| Fri June 26, 2009, 12:07 pm: Thinks Caleb might go down to only three feedings, starting today...we're giving it a test run! We'll see how we do overnight, when it really counts! |
| Fri June 26, 2009, 3:57 pm: is super excited about my date with my sweetie tonight..."UP" here we come! |
| Fri June 26, 2009, 9:18 pm: had the best date night with my sweetie! Aunt Karla and Uncle Dustin also got to love on Caleb which was extra special too!! Go see "UP" in theatres, it's TOTALLY worth it!! |
| Sat June 27, 2009, 7:26 am: is making Kamp Koffee Cake for the 1st time...exciting and scary!!! |
| Sat June 27, 2009, 9:10 am: Hey all you Kanakukers...does anyone remember the summer theme from 1997 & 1998? Random, I know! |
| Sat June 27, 2009, 10:14 am: Kamp Koffee Kake was a SUCCESS! Visit my blog for more info and the recipe! http://journalingbyjill.blogspot.com/ |
| Sat June 27, 2009, 12:09 pm: just got back from laying out by the pool...thanks honey for giving mommy a break! Enjoy Transformers with the boys this afternoon! |
| Sat June 27, 2009, 5:46 pm: teething, growing and overtired baby...those things do not mesh well with bed time... |
| Sun June 28, 2009, 9:36 am: Ginny Owens lead worship this morning at church AND we had another special guest, a 4 week old baby white tiger. PRECIOUS! What a great illustration Todd, righ on the mark!! |
| Sun June 28, 2009, 9:59 am: what's up with all these famous people dying...Farrah, MJ, Ed and now Billy Mays...CRAZY!!!!! |
| Mon June 29, 2009, 10:48 am: just had some awesome time with the Lord on my patio in this WONDERFUL 74 degree cloudy weather! Now I'm taking a cat nap while little man is still sleeping!! LOVE days like this! |
| Mon June 29, 2009, 3:52 pm: is making my weekly store trips tonight. can't wait to rip off the grocery stores instead of them ripping me off! thanks Sunday paper and Grocerygame.com! |
| Mon June 29, 2009, 9:21 pm: getting ready to write up a weekly cleaning schedule. If I wait until tomorrow to do it, I'll be wasting precious cleaning time, and I wouldn't want to do that! Must admit, I'm great at writing out my checklists, but HORRIBLE at actually acting upon the |
| Mon June 29, 2009, 10:40 pm: FINALLY...goodnight!! |
| Tue June 30, 2009, 8:04 am: is exhausted after staying up until 1am and then up with little man from 2-3am becuase of a leaky diaper...changed diaper, pj's, sheet and it was so exciting that he couldn't fall back asleep so he laid there "talking" to us through the monitor. And back |
| Tue June 30, 2009, 2:29 pm: walked to the mailbox to get the mail, with Caleb in tow in my Maya Wrap...definitely realized two things, 1) He's TOO heavy and 2) it's TOO hot! That will be the last time I do that until he's able to sit up on his own and it's at least down to low 80's |
| Wed July 1, 2009, 2:20 pm: is doing some research on the Emerging Church Movement and Contemplative Prayer...very interesting finds. Trying to let the Holy Spirit guide my heart in separating the truth of the Word of God and the lies of Satan... |
| Wed July 1, 2009, 6:29 pm: watching SYTYCD, waiting for some chocolate cake to defrost and unloading my camera with osme priceless pics and videos to be uploaded here shortly!! |
| Thu July 2, 2009, 9:42 am: If you read this, even if we don't speak often, post a comment with a memory of you & I. It can be anything you want. When you've finished, post this as your status & be surprised at what people remember about you. |
| Thu July 2, 2009, 10:10 am: thinks I pulled a lower stomach muscle picking up my child yesterday. He's just so darn heavy (23 lbs at 6 months)! |
| Thu July 2, 2009, 10:30 am: 's child is fighting naptime and this momma is about at her wits end!! |
| Thu July 2, 2009, 11:26 am: My sweet baby fell asleep in my arms while I was burping him! Nothing more precious than that! Thinking I might do the same as him and lay my head down for a bit, it's been a rough morning! |
| Thu July 2, 2009, 1:26 pm: Claeb had a great nap, but definitely woke up on the wrong side of the crib. It's days like this that I wish I could talk baby so I could understand what was wrong. |
| Thu July 2, 2009, 3:22 pm: can't wait for my hubby to get home so our long weekend together can FINALLY start!! |
| Fri July 3, 2009, 8:56 am: finances are frustrating... |
| Fri July 3, 2009, 9:58 am: just ordered Caleb's next carseat (already?!?!?)...CRAZY!!!! |
| Fri July 3, 2009, 10:57 am: anyone goinig to Breckenridge Park for the fireworks tomorrow night?!?!? |
| Fri July 3, 2009, 12:37 pm: my chid has be P-E-R-F-E-C-T today!! Slept for 3, yes 3, hours this morning, has been happy ALL day, and is now taking his second nap. Not a peep both times I've put him down! I'm writing ths becuase I want to document it somwhere so that I never forge |
| Sat July 4, 2009, 8:13 am: watched Marley & Me last night and cried like a little baby! It was heartwarming and sad at the same time, just like life! It's definitely worth watching though!!! |
| Sat July 4, 2009, 9:00 am: just made my first piece of flair, and yes, I know I'm biased! |
| Sat July 4, 2009, 1:27 pm: wondering if it's a good idea to take Caleb out for fireworks tonight...it is his 1st Independence Day, his 6 month birthday, and he had his first adventure with carrots today...and loved them! |
| Sat July 4, 2009, 10:20 pm: Caleb saw his first fireworks tonight!! I woke him up and took him to the window at a friends house and he was "grabbing" at them. Priceless. |
| Sun July 5, 2009, 2:48 pm: going to pick up our new minivan! YAY!!! |
| Sun July 5, 2009, 4:14 pm: is LOVING our new minivan!!! I can't wait to actually drive it!!! |
| Sun July 5, 2009, 6:00 pm: just had one of the best dinners I've cooked in a LONG time, and from start to finish was only 45 minutes!! Gotta love it! |
| Mon July 6, 2009, 8:12 pm: just completed my first round of homemade baby food, green beans here we come!! Oohhh I'm so excited! |
| Tue July 7, 2009, 1:41 pm: is really tired. I should have napped while Caleb was napping. Note to all mommies out there, nap when your child naps, it's really ok to do!! |
| Wed July 8, 2009, 11:20 am: is giggling like a little girl...i got some fluffy mail today! New flannel bab wipes for my baby's bottom!!!!! |
| Wed July 8, 2009, 1:05 pm: is working, and loving it!!! |
| Fri July 10, 2009, 8:24 am: is trying not to get too frustrated that we didn't have water for 16 hours yesterday, got it back in the middle of the night, and now we don't have it again. Seriously, why even tease us City of Plano!! |
| Fri July 10, 2009, 12:38 pm: WE HAVE WATER!!!!!!!! |
| Sat July 11, 2009, 11:17 am: is trying to get motivated enough to work...all I want to do is sleep, like my two favorite boys!!! |
| Tue July 14, 2009, 10:41 am: catching up on blog posts, watch out!! |
| Thu July 16, 2009, 6:17 am: another day of packing or our trip!!! 48 hours and counting, Vail here we come!!!! |
| Thu July 16, 2009, 12:25 pm: still working on packing for our vacation...will it ever end? Good thing...I'll have a master vacation checklist on my hands when this is all done! |
| Fri July 17, 2009, 4:47 pm: wish my headache would go away so I can get everything done before tomorrow! |
| Fri July 17, 2009, 4:51 pm: can't stand "Anonomous" comments on blogs. Why don't people either own up to what they say, or don't say it at all! I'm just sayin'.... |
| Fri July 17, 2009, 8:03 pm: packing up and going to bed...next time I log in I'll be in the beautiful mountains of Vail!! |
| Sun July 19, 2009, 3:16 pm: Date: July 19th, Elevation: 8150, Temperature: 67 degrees, View: snowcapped mountains. And that's all I have to say about that! |
| Mon July 20, 2009, 7:35 am: had a celebrity moment last night when I was walking back to the condo from Vail Village and saw Ryan Sutter drive by in the firetruck!!! |
| Mon July 20, 2009, 3:08 pm: making chicken enchiladas while watching a nice afternoon thunderstorm roll over the mountains in Vail...doesn't get much better than this! |
| Tue July 21, 2009, 6:51 am: today's agenda: The Little Diner in Lionshead - 10 minutes, 90-minute Massage - 10am, Beaver Creek Children's Museum - after lunch, BIG homemade dinner tonight with the fam at the condo. Seriously, why can't we all just live like we're on vacation?!?!? |
| Wed July 22, 2009, 1:29 pm: walked the Betty Ford Gardens this morning with Mom, Julie, Anthony, Miriam and Caleb. Great time while the boys are fly fishing today! |
| Thu July 23, 2009, 9:04 pm: had a GREAT day! Fun sister time, lunch and shopping and then the Beaver Creek Rodeo! Gorgeous day! Added more pics to album... |
| Fri July 24, 2009, 8:27 am: last full day in Vail, so very very sad... |
| Fri July 24, 2009, 1:20 pm: Facebook has agreed to let third party advertisers use your posted pictures without your permission. Click on SETTINGS up at the top where you see the log out link. Select PRIVACY. Then select NEWS FEEDS AND WALL. Next select the tab that reads FACE BOOK |
| Fri July 24, 2009, 1:35 pm: is looking forwrad to the Chophouse in Lionshead and then the NY Philharmonic Symphony tonight!! |
| Sun July 26, 2009, 12:57 pm: is desperately missing the mountains but it's true, there's no place like home |
| Sun July 26, 2009, 2:03 pm: loves clipping coupons and saving moolah!! |
| Sun July 26, 2009, 4:42 pm: is REALLY REALLY sad that I didn't say goodbye to my Dad before boarding the plane home yesterday. Dad, thank you for EVERYTHING, I love you so very much!!! |
| Sun July 26, 2009, 6:58 pm: is L-O-V-I-N-G the thunderstorms, lightning and rain even thought it would be that much sweeter if we were still in Vail! |
| Mon July 27, 2009, 6:16 am: it's Monday, boo. At least it's overcast and stormy... |
| Mon July 27, 2009, 9:18 am: loves taking a nap when my baby takes a nap... |
| Mon July 27, 2009, 11:50 am: is going through a weeks worth of mail...good news, we've gotten a couple checks in the mail that weren't completely expected, at least not this soon! Love that! |
| Tue July 28, 2009, 6:46 am: getting our replacement tv today...Aaron will be very happy, I could care less either way!! |
| Tue July 28, 2009, 8:42 am: mmm...coffee... |
| Tue July 28, 2009, 8:58 pm: This one goes out to all my small group girls, including Chelsi and Casey, well and myself I guess... Bubble burster: Step Up co-stars wed: Yep, Channing Tatum is off the market. That's right, he married Jenna Dewan. Bummer! Well, here's to wishing t |
| Tue July 28, 2009, 12:14 pm: hey all! I've created a Facebook Page for my business, Express Yourself! Creations and I'd love for y'all to become a fan! You can view pictures and stay up to date on all new product information as well as find a link to my online store where you can p |
| Tue July 28, 2009, 2:42 pm: Does anyone have a good homemade baby wipe solution for sensitive bottoms? I've been using warm water and and dab of baby soap, but it seems to have aggrivated Caleb's bottom. I've already got flannel wipes I'm using, just need a good solution. Thanks! |
| Tue July 28, 2009, 7:42 pm: visited the new Super Target tonight...man oh man was it greatness! I've never seen such an organized and clean store, not to mention some stinkin' cute baby boy clothes! Seriously, I've never seen a Target with that many baby boy clothes in one store, |
| Wed July 29, 2009, 8:08 am: Thank you Caleb, for seeping in. Mommy is very tired today from staying up way past my bedtime, and I know how hard it must have been to sleep until 8:30 this morning(*snikcer snicker*)! I love you child! |
| Wed July 29, 2009, 9:29 am: is seriously amazed at how well newspaper cleans glass, with glass cleaner of course! But really, I'm so excited I can now re-purpose the part of the newspaper that I usually throw away each week, how exciting (or pathetic, depends on how you look at it! |
| Wed July 29, 2009, 3:26 pm: is listening to John Mayer "Dreamin' With A Broken Heart" and sweetly remembering Twitch & Kherington's routine last season on STYCD, one of my favorites!!! Yay for Youtube! |
| Wed July 29, 2009, 8:02 pm: going to finish unpacking my suitcase from Vail last week, and re-pack it for Houston on Friday. What joy! |
| Thu July 30, 2009, 12:09 pm: Celine Dion = timeless I still get all "emotional" when I listen to her songs! Julie, this is where my "singing and dancing around the livingroom when no one is home and Caleb is sleeping" happens, happening right now actually and thoroughly enjoying it |
| Thu July 30, 2009, 6:57 pm: All the kids are in bed and asleep, ready for a peaceful night with my hubby, brownies and a little tv... |
| Thu July 30, 2009, 8:32 pm: learned how to add the following emoticons to FB tonight (thx Chrys!) ♥♥♥ ♪♪♪ ♫♫♫ So exciting, I know! |
| Fri July 31, 2009, 9:07 am: ace of base is GREAT road trip music! thanks radio for bringing back so many memories... |
| Fri July 31, 2009, 10:58 am: at Buckees and it's A-MAZ-ING!! |
| Fri July 31, 2009, 5:23 pm: we made it to Houston! Yay for Grandma & Grandpa Garcia!!! |
| Fri July 31, 2009, 8:21 pm: is excited to make some more Kanakuk Koffee Kake in the morning for the fam...this time it WILL work becuase I don't have to change the recipe becuase of altitude! Sorry Preuss' and Leacocks that it didn't work in Vail. I still want to share the love wi |
| Sat August 1, 2009, 6:43 am: koffee kake is in the oven!!! off to starbucks for my morning cup o' joe... |
| Sat August 1, 2009, 7:33 am: Kamp Koffee Kake...3rd times a charm! It's PERFECT!!! |
| Sat August 1, 2009, 8:21 pm: aaron's reunion was great. now about to see 500 days of summer, a spur of the moment date night, what a treat!!! |
| Sun August 2, 2009, 4:11 pm: is HOME!!! |
| Sun August 2, 2009, 7:26 pm: just finished writing up our monthly menu plan, for the 1st time! Super excited to try out some new recipes, save some money, and be organized in the kitchen! I'll be blogging about it early this week, keep your eyes peeled, if you're even interested!! |
| Mon August 3, 2009, 6:28 am: it's Monday morning. My child is teething and slept 14 hours last night. We'll see how the rest of today goes. So far so good. |
| Mon August 3, 2009, 8:37 am: has no motivation to get anything done today...I'm just now making my morning coffee... |
| Mon August 3, 2009, 10:59 am: is loveing watching Chronicles of Narnia, writing up my grocery list and eating Lipton's Noodle Soup. Such a great start to the afternoon!! |
| Tue August 4, 2009, 10:29 am: P90X here I come! Ok, well, after I eat my pizza and drink my Dr. Pepper for lunch, THEN here I come!! |
| Tue August 4, 2009, 11:56 am: my baby is 7 months old today!!!! I just can't believe it's been that long already! Happy 7 month birthday sweet baby Caleb, mommy loves you so very much!! |
| Tue August 4, 2009, 1:11 pm: had three revelations this afternoon...1)I am SORELY out of shape! 2)P90X really does kick your tail! 3)Note to self: wait to shower and cean up until AFTER you work out for the day!! |
| Tue August 4, 2009, 5:30 pm: listening to the radio and heard about penpals who married after 60 years of coorespondance, brought a tear to my eye. What a special love! |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 5:52 am: this won't sound as cute here, but I just walked in to get Caleb up and instead, I found him lying on his tummy with his lovie in one hand and the other hand reaching up ad scratching the side of his head. It was so stinkin' cute! It's moments like thes |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 8:43 am: what a nice surprise to open up my Wednesday paper and expect only the store ads, but get an additional booklet of P&G coupons! I knew there was a reason I liked getting both the Wed. and Sun. paper! |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 9:09 am: P90X Day 1: excited that I made it through the first DVD without turning it off. Day 2: sore in more places than I even knew existed in my body. I had trouble picking up my child from his crib this morning. No wonder I have a hard time sticking to a wo |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 10:17 am: my son is obsessed with the visualizer on iTunes, is that bad for him?!? |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 12:33 pm: struggling toget working out. Got a late start to lunch so I'm trying to guage how long to go inbetween eating tuna casserole and starting shoulders, arms and the ab ripper... |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 2:47 pm: is continually encouraged as a new mom from the Watermark Family Newsletter. Thanks to whomever writes those, I wish you'd start putting your name at the bottom!! |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 4:12 pm: is SUPER excited for some accountability/girl talk tonight with my three favorite girls! |
| Wed August 5, 2009, 4:43 pm: is integrating the Change Your Life Challenge with P90X...should be fun! |
| Thu August 6, 2009, 6:30 pm: Brandon and Jeannine...COME ON JEANNINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Thu August 6, 2009, 7:18 pm: doesn't want to do P90X for today, but I'm going to give it a whirl... |
| Thu August 6, 2009, 9:14 pm: went through my old box of photos tonight...scanning them in to the computer so that I can post them to FB. Some of them are hilarious and some just full of great memories!! |
| Fri August 7, 2009, 10:08 am: is holding my child closer than normal (and probably closer than ever) after he rolled right off of his diaper changing table this morning and on to the floor. I think I cried more than he did, and had a panic attack too. By far, the scariest moment of my life. Thanking the Lord that all is well, no permanent damage, and thankful he's too young to remember this horror story... |
| Sat August 8, 2009, 7:54 am: is off to AT&T (new iPhone YAY!), Ikea, JCPenney, Rooms To Go and the Farmer's Market...exciting morning!!! |
| Sat August 8, 2009, 9:28 am: is off to AT&T (new iPhone YAY!), Ikea, JCPenney, Rooms To Go and the Farmer's Market...exciting morning!!! |
| Sat August 8, 2009, 9:36 am: is LOVING my new iPhone and the fact that I got to keep my same number!!!! |
| Sat August 8, 2009, 12:12 pm: iPhone, check. New entertainment center, check. Sleeping baby in the car, check! |
| Sun August 9, 2009, 2:06 pm: hates the Texas summer heat with a passion! |
| Sun August 9, 2009, 7:38 pm: just finished "Letters From Iwo Jima". Great movie, very intense... |
| Mon August 10, 2009, 12:50 pm: somehow today turned in to a Monday full of cooking! Homemade applesauce and avacados for Caleb, and homemade Creamy Chicken Enchiladas for some sweet friends of ours who just had a baby! I LOVE days like these, being in the kitchen...although if you would have asked me two years ago if I liked cooking I would have screamed NO!!!! |
| Mon August 10, 2009, 4:31 pm: after a day of cooking, I realized that I actually forgot to eat lunch! Guess it's a good thing we're eating a big mexican dinner!! |
| Mon August 10, 2009, 6:35 pm: brittnet spears went COMPLETELY downhill after her 1st album...would't you agree?!? |
| Tue August 11, 2009, 5:14 pm: I can only imagine how painful teething is, and that's what makes it even harder for me to be frustated when Caleb is crying and screaming. Thank goodness for teething tablets and baby Tylenol! |
| Wed August 12, 2009, 7:54 am: this is for all you coupon clipping parents...on Saturday, August 15th, Kroger is doing a 1-day deal where they are doubling ALL coupons from 0.55 - 1.00!! These are the coupons that normally are just face value and not subject to doubling. Without a doubt, I'll be taking advantage of this! I've already gone through all my coupons and picked out my $1.00 ones and am ready to shop! |
| Wed August 12, 2009, 1:44 pm: sometimes when I go in to check on Caleb when he's sleeping, I find myself just staring at him, tearing up, wondering how he got so big and missing the days when he would fall asleep in my arms. Yep, just had one of thoe moments, and yes, he takes my breath away everyday! Thank you Lord for our miracle baby (literally), and the little man he's growing in to! |
| Wed August 12, 2009, 6:21 pm: today I'm thankful for dishwashers(ours is broken), washing machines(also broken), a sweet friend who let me invade her world so that I could finish washing caleb's diapers, an awesome hubby who loves me unconditionally, and some me time with a trip to target! |
| Wed August 12, 2009, 9:10 pm: like's John Mayer's version of Free Fallin' better then the original...sorry if this offends anyone. |
| Thu August 13, 2009, 12:39 pm: I don't watch a ton of tv during the day, but I have recently stated watching a show called "The Doctors" and I love it! It's all about giving health advice from a panel of doctors (hence the name) ranging from babies, pregnancy, life, emergencies, new surgeries, living healthy and so much more! |
| Thu August 13, 2009, 2:38 pm: is cooking up some Southwest Chicken Chili for dinner tonight and my house smells divine! |
| Thu August 13, 2009, 7:36 pm: Is loving "A Mom After God's Own Heart" and it's study guide more that I thought possible! Totally recommend it! |
| Fri August 14, 2009, 8:38 am: 5 years ago today I married my best friend! Happy 5 year anniversary baby, I love you so much and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for us the next 5 years! |
| Fri August 14, 2009, 8:31 pm: enjoyed some seafood and the new Harry Potter on IMAX tonight with my sweetie! What a great 5th anniversary, red roses and all! |
| Fri August 14, 2009, 9:27 pm: just paid a babysitter for the 1st time ever! I knew this day would come, but now that it's here I feel really old and like i'm a responsible adult, weird! |
| Sat August 15, 2009, 11:15 am: saved $53.15 at kroger with their double dollar coupon day today! Can't believe I got $160 of groceries for just a little over $100!! AWESOMENESS!! |
| Sun August 16, 2009, 3:54 pm: is wondering how it is possible that my child takes 3-4 hours worth of naps during the day, then wants to go to bed by 6pm, and still sleeps until almost 7am every morning...his bedtime is getting earlier and earlier and I don't know why?!? We try to keep him awake as long as possible, really! He must take after me, the sleeping queen... |
| Sun August 16, 2009, 4:12 pm: loves watching the underdog win...Y.E. Yang, great job winning the PGA, and beating Tiger, that's outstanding!!! |
| Sun August 16, 2009, 6:14 pm: is screaming for joy!!!! |
| Mon August 17, 2009, 1:16 pm: just can't wait to see Matt & Mel tonight, even though we don't get to meet Silas...Oh and eating at Chuy's too, what a great start to our week!!! |
| Mon August 17, 2009, 8:03 pm: Aaron has apparently decided to grow his hair out again...so glad he included me in this decision {insert sarcasm here}. Love you mean it babe! |
| Tue August 18, 2009, 12:30 pm: just fixed the washing machine, which included replacing a part inside the actual machine, I'm so proud of myself!! |
| Tue August 18, 2009, 5:24 pm: today I'm thankful for: a WORKING dishwasher, a WORKING washing machine, my sweet Caleb who actually snuggled with me for the 1st time in months and Air Conditioning! This Texas heat whips me every day! |
| Wed August 19, 2009, 11:59 am: is procrastinating... |
| Wed August 19, 2009, 8:34 pm: is processing a lot of things from my time with the girls tonight. Thanks for loving me well ladies, so blessed by each of you!!! |
| Fri August 21, 2009, 9:11 am: loves days like these when I get to curl up with my sweet baby boy, paci in mouth, lovie in hand, in the rocker and read him "Guess How Much I Love You?". Seriously, it doesn't get better than that! |
| Fri August 21, 2009, 10:59 am: is all giddy inside...tonight is the first exhibition game for the Cowboys, in the new stadium, and I get to watch it on TV!! Oh, I'm just so excited!! YAY football season is back!!!!!! |
| Fri August 21, 2009, 6:14 pm: watchin' the big game...so far the funniest commercial is for "The Shack" Samsung Impression where the guy is singing along to "I Think We're Alone Now..." seriously laughing my head off right now!! Oh, and the boys are leading 7-3!!! |
| Fri August 21, 2009, 8:23 pm: the boys just won, 30-10! Take that Titans! (Yes, I do realize it's "JUST" an exhibition game, but it still counts as a big win in my book)!! |
| Sat August 22, 2009, 9:52 am: heading out to Grapevine Mills for some baby modeling opportunities! We'll see how Caleb does... |
| Sat August 22, 2009, 4:29 pm: is stinkin' hungry and SO ready for a nice big dinner at La Hacienda Ranch with our best friends!! |
| Sat August 22, 2009, 10:08 pm: grief, devestation and a broken heart, and still I find myself singing, "you give and take away, you give and take away, my heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be your name..." My mind cannot comprehend, but my heart knows that "every tear I've cried, YOU hold in your hand, You never left my side, and though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm" Lord, help me praise you even in mourning... |
| Sun August 23, 2009, 11:28 am: I love that I go to a church where the word of God is preached, even through rap!! |
| Sun August 23, 2009, 5:57 pm: is still trying to process the heartache of loss, all while trying not be angry for the circumstances. Trust the Lord, that's all I can do. |
| Mon August 24, 2009, 2:00 pm: is praying for the Lord's will to be done. |
| Tue August 25, 2009, 8:35 am: is so excited that it's only 10:30am and I've already finished washing and drying Caleb's diapers! This is a daunting task that hits me every Tuesday and Friday, and usually takes me all day. Thanks to an early riser (Caleb) and a little bit of discipline, I actually finished before noon. It's a first to go down in the record books for this household!! |
| Tue August 25, 2009, 10:39 am: P90X Day 2 - Cardio, HERE I COME!!!! |
| Tue August 25, 2009, 11:50 am: just received even more devastating news and is really trying to process it...more anger, more hurt, more sadness. Lord, help me to trust in you, knowing that ultimate judgement is yours alone. May you be glorified, even through tragedy such as this. |
| Wed August 26, 2009, 7:53 am: either Caleb is teething again or he's getting sick, neither of the two are great. Poor little guy! |
| Wed August 26, 2009, 5:21 pm: Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19 |
| Wed August 26, 2009, 7:17 pm: sweet sweet baby, went to bed at 7pm and has already woken up screaming four times because he can't breathe. Might be calling the doctor tomorrow. Stinky too that I havne't been feeling to hot myself since dinner... |
| Thu August 27, 2009, 8:25 am: Caleb slept until 8:15 am (after being up quite a bit during the wee hours of the morning). I'm feeling great, Caleb, well, he's getting there. Humidifier, check. Fan, check. Saline Wash, check. Bulb Syringe, check. Kleenex, check. Ok, we're ready for the day! |
| Thu August 27, 2009, 9:02 am: praying for Mary and everyone attending jaden's funeral. The service just started. Please pray for them during this next hour, as you think about it. There's something about listening to heart wrenching worship music all while Jaden's life is being honored that just breaks me down and brings such tears of sadness and hope. You are Lord, Jesus. Flood us with your peace, mercy, grace and hope... |
| Thu August 27, 2009, 1:05 pm: loves the Sportacular App on my iPhone. I can keep up with the Cardinals whenever I want to, especially when the game isn't on TV! Bottom ofthe 7th, 1 Ball, 1 Strike, 1 Out, Cards lead the Astros 3-2! Go Cards!! |
| Thu August 27, 2009, 6:00 pm: just remembered Tiffany is the one who sang "I Think We're Alone Now". Remembering how much I love that song. I just might have to download it from iTunes... |
| Thu August 27, 2009, 9:04 pm: started watching the 1st season of Lost a couple night ago...I have the feeling it's going to be 24 all over again for us, wanting to watch "just one more episode"...I mean they're ONLY 40 minutes each! |
| Fri August 28, 2009, 3:10 am: it's 5am and I'm awake, why?!? |
| Fri August 28, 2009, 8:47 am: writing out Caleb's daily schedule is more difficult than I thought it would be. Just trying to think of all his little quirks to put down since this will be our first weekend away from him. Sad, nervous and exciting all at the same time! Be good sweet boy, for Andrea and Karla... |
| Fri August 28, 2009, 2:49 pm: Gaylord Texan here we come!! Excited and anxious, it's so much harder to leave your baby for the 1st time than everyone even tells you it will be!! |
| Sat August 29, 2009, 8:53 am: Is excited to go walking down Main Street in Grapevine, and then to Bass Pro for a little shooting range action! |
| Sat August 29, 2009, 12:28 pm: Bummed we couldn't practice at the shooting range...off to see District 9 now... |
| Sat August 29, 2009, 1:28 pm: MovieFAIL today, scratched film, constant moving black line during the movie. Got our money back... |
| Sat August 29, 2009, 7:49 pm: Hibachi dinner was awesome! Now were watching the boys play at the hotel pub...so fun!! |
| Sun August 30, 2009, 7:01 am: Breakfast at Cindy's and I can't wait to see my baby in about 2 hours!!!! |
| Mon August 31, 2009, 6:37 am: Caleb ended yesterday with a bath and started today with one...poor baby! Now if only we could get his sinuses cleaned out for good! |
| Mon August 31, 2009, 1:21 pm: is so excited the maintenance guy is here fixing the stove and microwave light sockets as well as the master bath tub that won't drain!! Blessed to have a roof over our head, and thrilled that in about 15 minutes, everything in our house will be in working order again! |
| Tue September 1, 2009, 7:04 am: Breakfast date at Einsteins with my Caleb, what a great start to the day! |
| Tue September 1, 2009, 10:44 am: is super excited to host playgroup this week for the 1st time...now, back to cleaning the house and coming up with some great snack options!! I think kamp coffee cake will definitely be included!!! |
| Tue September 1, 2009, 2:27 pm: has a SERIOUS love/hate relationship with P90X...LOVE that I know I'll get results, HATE that it burns soooo bad everytime I work out!!!! |
| Wed September 2, 2009, 7:51 am: heading to the doctor's in 10 minutes, sweet baby is allergied out! This momma is ready for some meds!!! |
| Wed September 2, 2009, 9:34 am: my sweet baby boy has his first ever ear infection...poor little guy also got his 1st flu shot today, and a dose of Zyrtec. Hopefully he will be all better by the weekend! Thankful that nothing is contagious and he doesn't seem too miserable right now. |
| Wed September 2, 2009, 1:48 pm: just wall mounted Caleb's video camera! We've only owned it for like 4 months and never figured it out, until now! |
| Wed September 2, 2009, 9:58 am: no body text me again until at least September 13th!!!! I'm over on my texting for this month so far! |
| Wed September 2, 2009, 10:53 am: just found out that there is a PINK CRICUT EXPRESSION!!!!! Oh my goodness, I just might have to sell my old one and buy the new PINK one! Kind of works out great since my busness colors are pink and brown...LOVE IT!!! |
| Fri September 4, 2009, 5:02 pm: Can't decide if we should watch Lost or the Boys kick some Viking tail... |
| Fri September 4, 2009, 6:44 pm: just won my pink cricut expressions on ebay!!!! YAY!!!!!! |
| Fri September 4, 2009, 6:44 pm: if anyone is interested in purchasing a used cricut, let me know, mine is up for sale! |
| Sat September 5, 2009, 10:24 am: I know I'm behind on the times, but jeepers creepers, Lost is freakin' INGENIOUS!!!!! Thank you, J.J. Abrams, for yet another rock start show, and for sharing your gift of writing with the world!!!! |
| Sun September 6, 2009, 10:50 am: Is sad both my honey's are sick but is thoroughly enjoying being able to stay in my pjs all weekend! |
| Tue September 8, 2009, 8:10 am: is excited to sell my cricut today and is hoping to get my new one in the mail! Oh, I can't wait much longer to explore all the possibilities!!! |
| Tue September 8, 2009, 8:11 am: I know I was warned, but Lost Season 3 DEFINITELY does not meet the expectations that Seasns 1 and 2 put on it...hoping to get through it quicker than normal... |
| Wed September 9, 2009, 12:33 pm: Busy morning...started a new Bible study and Caleb missed his 1st nap, and just went down at 2pm...we'll see how the rest of today goes! |
| Thu September 10, 2009, 9:15 am: Can I just say that I L-O-V-E my small group girls!!!! My heart is jumping up and down and the butterflies in my tummy won't stop fluttering over my excitement for this final year with them!!!!! Love you girls!!!! |
| Thu September 10, 2009, 10:20 am: The only goodness in me is YOU in me Lord! Thank you for giving me a purpose in life, to be more like your Son, and love others in a way that YOU shine through with a light so bright. May my life be used to further your kingdom through your death on the cross and salvation that only YOU can give! |
| Thu September 10, 2009, 8:01 pm: Loved the episode of Lost in Season 3 where Hurley/Hugo gets the VW Van running....nice to finally laugh again! |
| Fri September 11, 2009, 10:09 am: Happy Birthday my sweet friend Jenny!! 8 Years ago today we were supposed to go skydiving and yet we woke up to a changed world! Love you and miss you girl!! |
| Fri September 11, 2009, 12:47 pm: If you shop at Tom Thumb, check your fuel savings. I filled up today for only $1.94/gallon for medium grade with my $0.50 off per gallon discount. But you have to do it today because they are shutting down the discount program tomorrow... |
| Fri September 11, 2009, 12:57 pm: Cricut personal cutter for sale with two brand new mats still in package, $100 OBO... |
| Sat September 12, 2009, 7:36 am: Cricut SOLD!!!!!!!!! |
| Sat September 12, 2009, 11:08 am: Jack and Claire...didn't see that part of the story coming together like that, WOW!!! |
| Sat September 12, 2009, 9:12 pm: really really raining right now...just finished Season 3 of Lost...crazy ending!! |
| Sun September 13, 2009, 9:16 am: Psalm 27 is comforting my weary heart this morning...thank you Lord, for your promises to NEVER leave me. Help me to only dwell on your Word, and not Satan's lies... |
| Mon September 14, 2009, 7:55 am: Just watched my child army crawl across his crib to grab his pacy, and then bury his head into his lovie...I LOVE my life!!! |
| Tue September 15, 2009, 8:58 am: s super excited about a wedding I have coming up October 2nd. Just ordered the flowers today and can't wait to get them in and put together a hopeful masterpiece!! |
| Tue September 15, 2009, 10:35 am: Charly's Grilled Subs has the best Philly cheesesteak I've ever had!!! |
| Tue September 15, 2009, 8:03 pm: Just listened to Two Sets of Jones' and even after probably 6-7 years, I still remembered every single word. Crazy! |
| Wed September 16, 2009, 10:41 am: My child slept in the church nursery this morning! I think I see pigs flying, yep, I DEFINITELY see pigs flying!! |
| Wed September 16, 2009, 7:01 pm: Amy Grant's Baby Baby, Brian Adams Summer of '69 and Flo Rida's Right Round...needless to say I was jammin in the car on the way home from small group tonight! |
| Thu September 17, 2009, 6:02 am: super excited to memorize the book of 2 Timothy with my small group girls this year!! |
| Thu September 17, 2009, 7:36 am: Has a serious love hate relationship with Glee!!!! |
| Thu September 17, 2009, 7:39 am: If you're going to Building Blocks you're probably stuck in traffic going south on 75...stinky! |
| Thu September 17, 2009, 11:14 am: This world continues to disappoint and break my heart, yet the Lord's love is unfailing and his promises are unchanging. |
| Thu September 17, 2009, 2:22 pm: my baby just went from laying down to sitting up all on his own!!! |
| Sat September 19, 2009, 10:46 am: Productive day so far thanks to my awesome hubby who has cleaned the house!! Now if only I could get my office organized...I'm guessing I'll have a ton of scrapbook supplies to get rid of in the next couple of hours if anyone is interested!! |
| Sun September 20, 2009, 7:35 am: Finished Season 4 of Lost last night and then realized Season 5 doesn't come out on DVD until December!!!! Ugghhhhh!!!!! |
| Sun September 20, 2009, 5:23 pm: Just got to hold 5 day old Elliot at church and I wanted to take him home with me! Sooo ready for another one of my own!!! |
| Sun September 20, 2009, 6:01 pm: Best part of being Caleb's momma: cuddling and comforting him after a night terror and watching his face light up/stopping whatever he is doing to listen to me recite Psalm 1 from memory..."the word of the Lord does not go void..." that's absolute truth right there people!!! |
| Sun September 20, 2009, 9:06 pm: Going to bed disappointed with all three of my teams that lost tonight, Cards, Blues and of course the Boys....sad sad days in sports history... |
| Mon September 21, 2009, 3:03 pm: I despise Sprint...I can't believe it took me this long to leave them. If I'm ever making that stupid of a mistake will someone please call me out on it? |
| Mon September 21, 2009, 7:48 pm: Monday recap: Caleb crawled for the 1st time, his top two front teeth popped through after a couple hours of crying, thunderstorms, Monday Night Football and a great convo with my bestie!!! I'd say it was a great day after all!!! |
| Tue September 22, 2009, 5:50 am: Miley Cyrus' "Party In The USA" is really catchy... |
| Tue September 22, 2009, 1:05 pm: Welcome Fall, I've really REALLY missesd you! Please make yourself at home and stay a while!! |
| Tue September 22, 2009, 5:22 pm: HEROES!!!! |
| Wed September 23, 2009, 7:50 pm: I watch Glee for Sue and almost only Sue! |
| Fri September 25, 2009, 8:03 am: It's FRIDAY!!! Finished cleaning, decluttering and reorganizing my office last night, had a donut date with my sweet baby this morning and now sitting on my patio in PERFECT weather praising the Lord for such a blessed life! Lord you are so good!! |
| Fri September 25, 2009, 3:32 pm: How do you respond to kids who are disturbingly loud and trash your patio? Clearly their parents don't care... |
| Sat September 26, 2009, 6:49 am: I love fall Saturday mornings...coffee, a cool breeze and both my honey's are home!! |
| Sun September 27, 2009, 5:06 pm: Breakfast for dinner, The Goonies and now The Wizard of Oz, what a great Sunday night!!! |
| Mon September 28, 2009, 8:37 pm: Glad Romo stepped up...totally different game than last week! Way to go Boys, although you've got your work cut out for you next week against the undefeated Broncos!! |
| Tue September 29, 2009, 7:36 am: Went to check on Caleb during his morning nap and came to find out that he was COMPLETELY asleep sitting up in his crib!!! He had his head leaning against the top of his bumper. Wish I had been smart enough to use my iPhone to capture such greatness! Maybe next time! |
| Tue September 29, 2009, 8:11 am: Bought a new sweater at Old Navy last night and am giddy with joy that I am currenly wearing it outside!!! |
| Wed September 30, 2009, 2:53 pm: Does anyone else cry hysterically watching The Biggest Loser? |
| Thu October 1, 2009, 10:22 pm: Realized that for the lifestage I'm currently it's probably not the best decision to take on a wedding, not only for my own sanity but for the safety and sanity of my two boys!!! God bless them for their patience and undestanding qnd especially for Caleb who has been pretty independentthe past couple days! |
| Fri October 2, 2009, 7:29 am: Putting the heat on in the car for the first time this season!!! What a great start to my busy Friday!!! |
| Fri October 2, 2009, 3:34 pm: Wedding is done!!! |
| Fri October 2, 2009, 4:01 pm: The people pleaser inside of me feels a HUGE accomplishment when I get to walk through the floral setup with the bride before the wedding and she says she loves it all!!! Makes all the hard work totally worth it!!! |
| Sat October 3, 2009, 6:06 am: So thankful my baby is doing better, I don't know how much more nasty diapers I could have taken!!! |
| Sat October 3, 2009, 6:28 am: "His brain is just a push of mush". -my darling referring to Caleb's brain as it is before he turns two years old. Guess the coffee had not kicked in yet! |
| Sun October 4, 2009, 4:43 pm: 9 months ago today my world was forever blessed by giving birth to our miracle baby, Caleb! I just can't believe it's already been this long!! Happy 9 month old birthday precious boy! There is no where else I'd rather be than at home being your mommy! I love you sweet baby!! |
| Mon October 5, 2009, 7:26 am: If you are a husband and you know your wife's love language, I challenge you to do something that would emmensly bless her today. If you don't know your wife's love language, I challenge you to ask her and then find a time this week to bless her! Same goes for all you wives out there! Strive towards oneness!! |
| Wed October 7, 2009, 7:13 am: ♪♪ So I'll Stand, with arms high and heart abandoned, In awe of the One who gave it all, So I'll stand, my sould Lord to you surrendered, All I am is Yours ♪♪ |
| Wed October 7, 2009, 4:31 pm: Is excited about small group but not this pounding headache! Maybe a Wendy's Frosty and Fries will help... |
| Wed October 7, 2009, 7:50 pm: Guys vs Girls on Glee and I'm in love with the guys performance so far!! Can I just request iTunes giftcards for the next few holidays so that I can buy every dog on Glee?!?!?!?!? |
| Thu October 8, 2009, 8:26 am: desperately needs some Jesus time! Excited to dive in to the Word and learn more about being a better daughter of the King, mommy and wife... |
| Thu October 8, 2009, 11:40 am: is wondering if we could pull off a no spend month in November... |
| Thu October 8, 2009, 7:27 pm: It's been quite a while sine The Office made me cry, but tonight small tears fell down my fac as I watched Jim & Pam tie the knot! So happy right now!! |
| Thu October 8, 2009, 7:30 pm: So glad Jim and Pam tied the knot! Small tears, seriously! |
| Fri October 9, 2009, 8:04 am: is L-O-V-I-N-G this rainy 53 degree weather! Curled up in my favorite sweater with coffee and a great book, while my baby is sleeping! What a great Friday! |
| Fri October 9, 2009, 9:40 am: My anger just got the best of me while trying to deposit cash at the ATM and it was not liking my bills. Poop on you ATM, I'll stick with the drive thru lane where a real person will accept my cash!! |
| Sat October 10, 2009, 1:18 pm: LOVE college football! |
| Sun October 11, 2009, 1:48 pm: VERY sloppy playing Boys, but even still, a win is a win...you better step it up though!! |
| Sun October 11, 2009, 4:40 pm: My sweet hubby made lunch AND dinner for me! Totally speaking my love language!!! |
| Sun October 11, 2009, 6:11 pm: Did some SERIOUS price comparisons on products we keep stocked in our house and the outcome is that Target is less expesive than Walmart on almost every product!! |
| Sun October 11, 2009, 8:50 pm: is feeling creatively challenged and inspired all at the same time...can't get my ideas on to paper fast enough!!! Hoping this week will be not only productive but financially beneficial for my business! |
| Mon October 12, 2009, 9:47 am: Reading Ephesians 6:10-18 reminds me of Peter in The Chronicles of Narnia, and the scene where he is putting on all of his armor, preparing for battle against the White Witch! What a great visual reminder of the Power of the Living God and that we are created in His image and as his sons and daughters we have access to Him and His power to overcome the evils and temptations of this fallen world! |
| Mon October 12, 2009, 3:06 pm: Is definitely having one of the harder afternoons of Caleb's nine months of life! Lord give me patience and an overwhelming sense of compassion for my precious baby! |
| Mon October 12, 2009, 8:30 pm: FINALLY going to bed after one of the L-O-N-G-E-S-T days...thankful that each dawn brings a new day, new hope, new joy and new beginnings...after all, my child is only 9 months old and tomorrow he will not remember anything about today, so truly, there is hope!! |
| Wed October 14, 2009, 10:44 am: it's National Dessert Day, what will you be consuming today?!? |
| Wed October 14, 2009, 12:17 pm: After holding my child and loving how perfectly he fits in to my arms I am realizing that no matter how hard my pregnant was, or how hard my days now are with him, I wouldn't trade it for anything! In fact I would to it all over again and again and again!! |
| Wed October 14, 2009, 12:24 pm: After holding my child and loving how perfectly he fits in to my arms I am realizing that no matter how hard my pregnant was, or how hard my days now are with him, I wouldn't trade it for anything! In fact I would do it all over again and again and again!! |
| Wed October 14, 2009, 7:03 pm: Bahamas Bucks with three of my senior girls tonight was awesome!!! You can't really go wrong with shaved ice and great fellowship! |
| Thu October 15, 2009, 2:33 pm: At the Grand Opening for our newest Chick-Fil-A only 5 minutes away from home!! God Bless these people who were thinking the same thing as me as far as location goes!! |
| Thu October 15, 2009, 5:10 pm: On my way to Trinity to watch one of my seniors in the drama production! Go Kelsey! |
| Thu October 15, 2009, 7:33 pm: My Kelsey did FANTASTIC tonight!!! Way to go girl, so proud of you!! Hug Hug!! |
| Fri October 16, 2009, 7:52 am: Is trying to finish prepping for the overnight scrap/crafting night I'm hosting at my house to tonight!! Ohhh I'm soooooo excited! Girly movies, LOTS and LOTS of good food, non stop girl talk and of course, scrapping!! What a great way to end a somewhat challenging week! |
| Fri October 16, 2009, 11:55 pm: It's 2am and we're still up scrapping!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! |
| Sat October 17, 2009, 3:02 pm: Realized today that I am more passionate about hosting scrap "retreats" than I ever thought! It's always been my dream to do that but making it a reality truly exceeded every single expectation I could have ever had! Ladies, we WILL be doing this again soon! Maybe quarterly!?!?! |
| Sat October 17, 2009, 5:14 pm: Wondering if we'll make it to the Imax in time to see Where The Wild Things Are... |
| Sun October 18, 2009, 12:13 pm: How can I make it so that when I do a blog update on blogspot it will automatically update my facebook status? |
| Sun October 18, 2009, 5:05 pm: Extreme Makeover Home Edition is on right now and it's in Lancaster, TX!! |
| Sun October 18, 2009, 8:46 pm: Storm chasers is one of my new favorite shows... |
| Mon October 19, 2009, 8:42 am: My child thinks that a five minute cat nap in the car should count as his morning nap...sorry darling but you are sorely mistaken!! |
| Mon October 19, 2009, 2:00 pm: Is SUPER excited to have lunch with some sweet friends from my old job tomorrow!! |
| Mon October 19, 2009, 8:55 pm: head hitting the pillow...now! |
| Tue October 20, 2009, 2:48 pm: Trying to figure out what to make for dinner...I've got chicken breasts thawing...any ideas?!? |
| Tue October 20, 2009, 8:44 pm: is attemptng to make my first apron...hopefully success will follow this post and pictures as well! |
| Wed October 21, 2009, 2:51 pm: Painfully reminded this afternoon how much I HATE puking, and doing it with a crawling baby is a million times worse than when you're by yourself!!! YUK!! Stupid virus, GO AWAY!! |
| Wed October 21, 2009, 8:52 pm: Is waaaaay too emotional right now. I'm blaming it on the bug I've got, and lack of sleep. Just got teary eyed watching the Phillies win the National Championship, and I don't even like them!! On that note, I'm going to sleepyland!! |
| Thu October 22, 2009, 12:14 pm: Hoping to find some kind of semi dressy white shirt for family photos in Phoenix this weekend...pleas Old Navy or NY & Co. have something, ANYTHING!!! |
| Thu October 22, 2009, 3:06 pm: In the car at a redlight and the guy next to me is taking a picture with his iPhone of me drinking out of my son's sippy cup. I was desperate people! All you mommies have done this and you know it!! |
| Thu October 22, 2009, 9:23 pm: Is having an "oh crap" moment! I have to pack not just for me but for my child tomorrow for our trip to Phoenix this weekend! Just like me, I'm a last minute kind of girl! |
| Fri October 23, 2009, 12:38 pm: "deny yourself" - This does not refer to denying something to ourselves but to denying ourselves the right o control life. Self-denial means saying "no" to selfish desires and ambitions so that we may say "yes" to Jesus. |
| Fri October 23, 2009, 4:23 pm: Just finished dinner at Benihana's and it was A-MAZ-ING! I definitely take after my dad and his appreciation and taste for great food! Thanks for passing that WONDERFUL blessing to me dad!!! |
| Sat October 24, 2009, 9:36 am: Looking forward to seeing family in Phoenix this weekend, but NOT looking forward to the temps being in the 90's!!! |
| Mon October 26, 2009, 8:00 am: Phoenix is H O T!! And I don't mean good lookin'!! |
| Tue October 27, 2009, 3:33 pm: FINALLY home!!!! |
| Tue October 27, 2009, 5:17 pm: Realized this week that my baby is officially a daddy's boy! Well Caleb, we had a good ten months together, thanks for the sweet memories!! |
| Wed October 28, 2009, 7:15 am: Is completely exhausted after a whirlwind weekend of going going going in Phoenix and now settling back down at home in Dallas with a YUCKY sinus infection! Such a bummer!! |
| Wed October 28, 2009, 9:49 am: Can I just say I have the B E S T girlfriends in the world?!?!? My sweet friends Katie (shout out!) just brought me some desperately needed Tylenol Sinus Day & Night!! God bless you friend, love you MEAN IT!!! |
| Wed October 28, 2009, 2:06 pm: REALLY wishing this sinus headache would BACK OFF!!! |
| Thu October 29, 2009, 11:29 am: just found out some sweet friends are having a boy...AND a girl!!! YAY!!!! |
| Fri October 30, 2009, 9:40 pm: my sweet hubby is still working, downtown no less...wishing he were home with me...it's been a lonely Friday night by myself! |
| Fri October 30, 2009, 11:17 pm: Hubby FINALLY heading home...I'm taking the early shift...that means that in 6 hours my child will be waking up to eat! Bittersweet memories of the "old days" when I could go to bed at 1am and know that I could sleep as late as I wanted to the next morning...wouldn't trade my ife now for anything though, I LOVE MY BABY BOY!!! |
| Sat October 31, 2009, 6:40 am: My child is still sleeping...this is a miracle!!! |
| Sat October 31, 2009, 10:42 am: must find motivation...to do ANYTHING productive today!! |
| Sun November 1, 2009, 5:51 pm: Loves watching my little guy play on the little piano while talking and yelling in excitement of all the lights and music!! |
| Sun November 1, 2009, 10:18 pm: random request...if anyone has empty baby food jars with the lids, and you live in Dallas, I'd love to take them off of your hands for you! Let me know!! Thanks! |
| Mon November 2, 2009, 12:05 pm: Just saw my 1st holiday commercial of the season...not sure how I feel about it... |
| Mon November 2, 2009, 7:37 pm: Completed an evening of homemade baby food making with a 13 x 9 pan of hot brownies and a large glass of milk! Going to put my feet up and watch the Phillis kick some Yankee tail!! |
| Tue November 3, 2009, 11:16 am: One of my best friends is having a baby right now!!!! Go Karla go!! Praying for a healthy baby, can't wait to meet you baby Self!! |
| Tue November 3, 2009, 8:42 pm: Just got back from holding new baby Self!!! Soooooooooooooo precious!!!! |
| Wed November 4, 2009, 9:10 am: My baby is 10 months old today, bittersweet tears of joy right now!!!! |
| Wed November 4, 2009, 10:48 pm: still up prepping for tomorrow night's show! PLEASE come out if you live in the DFW area! It's at PURE Dental at Mockingbird Station and it's FREE! It's going to be a great night of shopping, food and fun!!! |
| Wed November 4, 2009, 10:54 pm: Hey all! I hope you can make it out for the Christmas Shopping Show! Who: Y-O-U!!! What: Christmas Shopping at it's best! PLEASE come out and support your local economy by buying handmade!! Where: PURE Dental @ Mockingbird Station When: Thursday, NOVEMBER 5TH (TODAY!), 7:00-9:00pm Why: IT'S F-R-E-E!!!!! And you'll have a head start on Christmas gifts this year so you won't be stressed!! |
| Fri November 6, 2009, 8:39 am: Just saw my first Hallmark Holiday commercial that made me cry! It's not even Thanksgiving yet people, I think this is going to be a long holiday season! |
| Fri November 6, 2009, 5:39 pm: At North Texas Nissan in Corinth (Feels like we drove to Oklahoma) and the hubby is test driving a car...all I have to say is it better work out for as many miles as we drove to see it during rush hour!! |
| Fri November 6, 2009, 6:25 pm: Is thinking no spend month might be pointless since we have to buy a new car... |
| Sat November 7, 2009, 8:49 pm: Is thinkin' I need me a pair of cowgirl boots...adding them to my Christmas list now!!! |
| Mon November 9, 2009, 11:26 am: clean kitchen, laundry folded and blog updated all before lunch...that's what I call time management!! |
| Mon November 9, 2009, 1:30 pm: Grandpa Lopez just went to be with the Lord...please keep us all in your prayers. |
| Mon November 9, 2009, 11:08 pm: is so blessed by the wonderful best girlfriends in my life! I soooo love sharing my biggest struggles and biggest joys in life with you three (you know who you are!) Thanks for reminding me of the important things in life, spending time with my Maker, and thanks for loving me when I fall short! Y'all are AWESOME and I can't imagine living life without you!! |
| Mon November 9, 2009, 11:30 pm: is about to head to bed and am so excited for clean, crisp, cold sheets!!! |
| Tue November 10, 2009, 2:13 pm: in the early stages of ideas for my 30th birthday in February! I know what I want, just not sure if it will work out or not! |
| Tue November 10, 2009, 6:34 pm: I L O V E S Y T Y C D!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Tue November 10, 2009, 7:59 pm: is really sad about The Biggest Loser outcome tonight... |
| Tue November 10, 2009, 10:23 pm: not ready for bible study in the am, but excited to be back! MUST CATCH UP!! |
| Wed November 11, 2009, 4:07 pm: Ok, my child just pushed himself across the room using his piano! Another 1st!! |
| Wed November 11, 2009, 4:06 pm: Caleb seems to be doing better. Me...not so much! Go away migraine, seriously!! |
| Wed November 11, 2009, 1:19 pm: Thank you to everyone who has served or is serving our country! May the Lord bless you richly for your dedication to keeping our country FREE! Thank you especially to my cousin Jason, Unle Troy, Grandpa Smith (with the Lord), Matt Wilcoxen and Chad Seeber! |
| Wed November 11, 2009, 7:15 am: A teething child is not only painful for him, but for momma too! Mix that with what seems to be the beginning of a migraine and I think we've got a new definition for "a hard day" on our hands...I would covet any and all prayers! |
| Thu November 12, 2009, 10:50 pm: Am I weird because I have a hard time turning off the TV in the middle of a show, even if I'm not really watching it? |
| Fri November 13, 2009, 11:58 am: Thanksgiving is in two weeks, what the heck!?!?!?! |
| Fri November 13, 2009, 1:19 pm: I think I have a cavity...BOO!! |
| Fri November 13, 2009, 6:15 pm: On my way to Firewheel and listening toy 1st Christmas song of the season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Fri November 13, 2009, 9:16 pm: Successfully beat the temptation to get baskin robbins and mcdonalds fries tonight and opted for a sonic small ice water...WOW, daring!! |
| Sat November 14, 2009, 3:26 pm: is getting ready for scrap/craft night at my house!!! If anyone wants to come let me know! We'll have buffalo chicken cheese sauce in the crockpot, moist pumpkin cake with homemade cream cheese icing, brownies and more!! |
| Mon November 16, 2009, 11:01 am: is LOVING this weather...kind of makes me want to move to Colorado even more!! |
| Tue November 17, 2009, 1:11 am: it's 2:10am and I'm still awake! I finished designing Caleb's 1st Birthday Party Invitations and ordered the pictures to be picked up tomorrow! Ohhhhh, I'm getting so excited!!! |
| Tue November 17, 2009, 8:12 am: I love watching Caleb give himself kisses in the mirror, it's so stinkin' cute!! |
| Tue November 17, 2009, 6:24 pm: long day, and tomorrow will be even longer...still fun though! had a great lunch date with my Caleb at Firewheel and tomorrow night I'm serving Thanksgiving dinner to my small group girls! I can't wait! Turkey is thawing in the fridge right now! |
| Wed November 18, 2009, 7:15 pm: Full thanksgiving dinner, juno and pumpkin spice cake with homemade icing all with my small group senior girls! I don't think this day could end any better!! |
| Thu November 19, 2009, 1:39 pm: please pray for my brother-in-law Omar (Aaron's brother), who was in an accident today and is in the hospital. We don't have any details yet, so please just pray for the doctors who will be caring for him, and for quick healing... |
| Thu November 19, 2009, 4:44 pm: Update on Omar: Thank the Lord there are no broken bones. His face is pretty mangled up and he has some stitches. They can't give him any pain meds for the 1st 24 hours in case of internal bleeding and he also is not allowed to sleep. Please continue to pray for quick healing and as little pain during the process as possible. Thanks for your prayers already!! |
| Fri November 20, 2009, 1:18 am: FINALLY going to bed...can't wait for my head to hit the pillow!! |
| Fri November 20, 2009, 8:36 pm: A bunch of goats just passed me on 78 out by Firewheel. They all looked really confused! |
| Sat November 21, 2009, 12:37 pm: Is VERY surprised at how slow the show has been today!!! So sad! Y'all are truly missing out on some wonderful, unique handmade Chrismas gifts!! |
| Sun November 22, 2009, 6:42 pm: Coke, Pizza Hut and Twilight (the 1st one)! Getting myself geared up for New Moon on Tuesday!!! Can't wait!! |
| Mon November 23, 2009, 10:30 am: watching The Santa Claus on the Disney Channel, coffee in hand...should be working, but this weekend was so crazy busy that I just need a little lax time before I start getting ready for the day! |
| Mon November 23, 2009, 11:54 am: is having one of those days where I am questioning my ability to be a good, loving, caring, gentle and compassionate momma. LORD HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Mon November 23, 2009, 1:28 pm: is so thankful that the Lord is so patient with me, especially when I'm not so patient with my child! |
| Mon November 23, 2009, 6:23 pm: a quiet night at home by myself (except for a sleeping baby)...JUST WHAT I NEED!!!!!!!! |
| Tue November 24, 2009, 5:24 pm: Waiting in line for New Moon and sitting next to a mom and dad debating over who is better for Bella, Edward or Jacob. Very interesting conversation to be overhearing, Especially from a parents perspective!! |
| Tue November 24, 2009, 8:39 pm: O H. M Y. G O S H. Team Jacob ALL. THE. WAY. Soooooooooooooo much better than the first movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must go read book three and four NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Wed November 25, 2009, 11:06 am: 40 miles til Buc-ees!!!!! |
| Thu November 26, 2009, 1:55 pm: nothing like a little Whataburger on Thanksgiving Day!?! (Can you sense the sarcasim in my voice?!?) |
| Thu November 26, 2009, 8:39 pm: quote of the night..."Juan is somkin' some cheeba" from who else...Aaron (talking about how Tio Juan doesn't like Jack Black and therefore neither Tio Juan nor Tia Rachel has not seen Nacho Libre |
| Thu November 26, 2009, 9:04 pm: just changed the entire look of the blog and am VERY proud of it...take a look!! http://journalingbyjill.blogspot.com/ |
| Thu November 26, 2009, 10:14 pm: been playing chicken foot with the Garcia family for over three hours now...what a GREAT way to spend Thanksgiving!!! |
| Fri November 27, 2009, 3:51 am: God Bless You drive-thru Starbucks for being open at 4:30am! There's nothing better at this time in the morning than a hot mocha and speed shopping!!! Here I come Toyr R Us, are you ready for me?!? |
| Fri November 27, 2009, 4:30 am: Just got the last two Cars chairs in the store as well as some baby food!! That was my whole purpose for getting up at 4:30! Score! |
| Fri November 27, 2009, 10:35 am: I smell Turkey!!!!!!! (today is our thanksgiving day!) |
| Fri November 27, 2009, 8:46 pm: New Moon with the hubby! Hope he likes it as mch as I do, or at least more than the first one!! |
| Fri November 27, 2009, 11:54 pm: Driving home from New Moon and the smell of a skunk overwhelmed our car. Listening to Amy Grant's "Breath of Heaven", Aaron decides to start a commentary about how the skunks made a treaty with the beavers about not spraying the humans. I wonder if Bella would have chosen a beaver or a skunk? Can you guess who I would have labeled each of them? |
| Sat November 28, 2009, 3:02 pm: Caleb waved bye bye for the first time today as we were about to leave!! Great way to end a great Thanksgiving with the Garcia Family! |
| Sat November 28, 2009, 6:47 pm: Back on the road after a wonderful dinner at Buca de Bepo with sweet friends in The Woodlands! Gonna stop at Buc-ees next and hopefully be home by 11!! |
| Sat November 28, 2009, 10:44 pm: Home Sweet Home! |
| Mon November 30, 2009, 6:09 pm: about to head out for some accountability time with my three best friends! Godd thing we're meeting, I've got lots to share, and lots that I need to be held accountable for! |
| Mon November 30, 2009, 10:34 pm: what a GREAT night with my besties!! Thanks girls, for spurring me on to be a better wife, mother and friend and child of God! Y'all bless my heart immensly!!!! |
| Mon November 30, 2009, 11:23 pm: going to bed and I just can't wait! It's been a long Monday...good, but long! |
| Tue December 1, 2009, 9:58 am: my child was only asleep for 30 minutes before all the fire alarms in the house, including the one in Caleb's room, went off for the monthly test. I am beyond frustrated right now and think it might be a good idea for me to step out in the cold air and take a few deep breaths considering a few very not so nice words just went through my head... |
| Tue December 1, 2009, 2:38 pm: My baby just stood on his own for 3 seconds!!! |
| Wed December 2, 2009, 7:35 am: I CANNOT believe it! Woke up and opened the blinds to the patio and our entire couryard is covered in a layer of S-N-OW!!!! I screamed, grabbed Caleb up and took him over to the sliding glass door and we just stood there and stared and yelled with excitement!!! Oh Happy Day!!! |
| Fri December 4, 2009, 1:59 pm: enjoyed hearing Sue Bohlin talk about "The Wonder of Boys" this morning at Watermark! I think I will need to listen to this talk monthly for the rest of my life! Starting to understand a little bit more how I can help encourage Aaron as a daddy, and how I can also help Caleb grow into a Godly boy and man someday! Thank you Lord for using one of your own to be an encouragement to an often confused momma!! |
| Fri December 4, 2009, 7:02 pm: my baby is 11 months old today!!!! Happy 11 month birthday Caleb! Momma love you and had a great time on our date tonight shopping for your birthday decorations!!! |
| Sat December 5, 2009, 7:38 am: Going on a breakfast date with Caleb! I have LOVED these past few days with him all to myself! NO offense daddy, we're DEFINITELY ready for you to be home! See you tonight! |
| Sat December 5, 2009, 8:38 am: Christmas Wish on KLTY makes me cry like a baby everytime!!! |
| Sat December 5, 2009, 6:53 pm: it's official....Caleb is done with the bottle for GOOD!! I can't hardly believe it but alas, the time has come! He absolutely LOVES milk! Oh, and he also is semi-eating with a fork!! Big weekend for my baby!! |
| Sat December 5, 2009, 9:20 pm: There's a first time for everything... |
| Mon December 7, 2009, 1:18 pm: It's 2:15pm and I just realized that all I've had today is two cups of coffee...no wonder my tummy is yelling at me! |
| Wed December 9, 2009, 11:54 am: I have a confession...I tevo'd an episode of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood for myself, not Caleb. I wanted to see what it was like to watch one of my favorite childhood shows as an adult! Who knew in makebelieve land that Mr. Rogers himself did all the voices of the puppets!!! I feel a little let down. I think I'm done tevo'ing old favorites, I want my memories to be the same as they've always been!! |
| Thu December 10, 2009, 9:43 am: wondering if I'll be getting all my Christmas Orders done by Monday... |
| Thu December 10, 2009, 10:27 pm: Caleb has a runny nose and teary eye and now Aaron isn't feeling great either, YUK!! Praying I don't get whatever they have!! |
| Sun December 13, 2009, 6:25 pm: Is having an "it's not fair" moment right now...brings back all the memories of my mom telling me, "honey, life isn't fair". |
| Tue December 15, 2009, 1:13 am: going to bed...F I N A L L Y! Good news...although both my boys are sick, neither are contagious, and only Aaron had to be on meds for a sinus infection. Poor Caleb, only has a cold but can't breathe through his nose worth a lick! Hoping the Children's Zyrtec continues to work and that everyone is better for our roadtrip to STL Sunday! |
| Tue December 15, 2009, 7:34 pm: Current guilty pleasure...the "Tha Sing-Off", a handful of chocolate chips and some hot tea! |
| Tue December 15, 2009, 7:36 pm: Current guilty pleasure..."The Sing-Off" and a handful of chocolate chips... |
| Tue December 15, 2009, 10:24 pm: Watching a rerun of the Friends series finale always makes me cry, and then laugh, and then cry some more! |
| Thu December 17, 2009, 8:06 am: My child sounds like a loud purring kitten...not good! |
| Thu December 17, 2009, 8:08 am: Why is it that an hour in the middle of the night seems like forever, but an hour during the day goes by at light speed?!? |
| Fri December 18, 2009, 11:10 am: is feeling sickly. Hoping I'm not getting what my two boys have, especially since we're driving to STL on Sunday! |
| Fri December 18, 2009, 11:42 pm: I have WAY to much to do in the next 36 hours...delivering all of my Christmas orders, cleaning the house, laundry, packing for two, taking the van to the shop for the "check engine" light that decided to come on TODAY, a birthday party, finish up Christmas shopping, write up packing list so that I at least feel a little more organized than I really am, and SLEEP somewhere in there. I feel like I'm missing something! |
| Tue December 22, 2009, 7:43 pm: Quote of the Day: "Those babies are special!" my Dad referring to the Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies Aaron made for dessert tonight... |
| Wed December 23, 2009, 10:01 am: Quote of the Day: Again, my Dad, "Its anything you want day!" in reference to the glorious food shopping we just started! A family tradition for Dad, Julie and me at any holiday we're all together! LOVE being home for the holidays!! |
| Wed December 23, 2009, 4:00 pm: Caleb just crawled over to where Papa was sitting, stood up and when Papa picked him up he smiled and gave him a hug! So sweet!! SUPER bummed I didn't get a picture! |
| Wed December 23, 2009, 6:29 pm: BETTER quote of the day: Miriam (my 4 year old niece): "Where's Papa?" Me: He's upstairs going potty Miriam: When's he gonna be back? Me: "Oh, probably in about five minutes." Miriam: "Oh, or maybe like 10 minutes, or maybe 2 days!" |
Be Blessed and Encouraged!
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