Life....

It seems like a lifetime has gone by...

2009-07-21T18:16:00.000-07:00

Events that have happend in the last three months...

Eli turned one...
I can't believe that my little dude is already a year old. The time is flying by. He started walking a couple weeks after his birthday. He had the most amazing birthday cakes ever crafted by his Auntie and his dad made the other one. We were blessed with so many presents at the parties. I love getting to see everyone.

We sold our house...
We thought when we bought our house that we would keep it for quit a while, but I had a wild notion that I wanted to look at this other house and it seems we have been sucked into it. It only took us like three weeks to sell our house. The inspection and closing was a nightmare. The buyer's agent had it out for us and tried to get every penny and dime that should could manage. I realize that you do best for your customer, but you also have to be ethical and that she was not.

We bought a new house...
This house has been one of the most stressful events of my life. It is one of the main reason that I have not blogged. I figured if I wrote a post I might not be able to handle it. I keep it inside and let it bother me. I should probably work on that. However the house is really awesome and I am excited about getting started on it. It will be a very long process. It will take 8-12 months to renovate and the I'm sure it will always be a work in progress. It was formerly a nursing home and it was built in 1896. It is on the histric registry and we will be retroing it to its original self to the best of our ability. I will do my best to keep an update on it. Also I bought my first piece of furniture for it!

We have been to the lake with our amazing friends...
We had a great time this past weekend with our friends. It is so refreshing just to get a break. I look forward to many more vacations with them and hopefully they will having a calling to Kansas City in the future!!!

Many more things have happened, but I can't remeber them all... I will try to keep it more updated!

A Proud WIfe

2009-04-02T11:02:00.001-07:00

Doesn't it feel good to be proud of your husband? On Easter Andy gets to play at our church. I can't tell you how exciting this is! It is great for Andy, because he gets to worship in his favorite way and he loves to play the drums. Eli and I are soo proud!

A Porch Swing

2009-03-16T17:40:00.000-07:00

Every since we moved into our house I have been dreaming of a porch swing. I was privileged to get one for my birthday from my in laws!!! I would like to share with you my beautiful swing that my husband and I painted. It has been nice out lately so we have been able to enjoy it a little, but I look forward to long summer days swinging on the porch.

Dude also kicks the ball now. It does not go far or in any aimed direction, but he is way impressive!

Dude also is learning about the outside... he eats sticks too.

Hector our statue outside our house also wanted to include his picture. We got him with the house and we are quite proud of him!

Have I mentioned that my mom's fish had babies the first week that we got it!!! I love them all... this is their first portrait!

Also dude has reliqueshed his binky! It appals him. It is very strang. I guess he really is growing up!

Open Defiance

2009-03-15T18:13:00.000-07:00

Eli is now able to openly be defiant. When I try to feed him something that he does not want he will shake his head no at me. That is what I said he shakes his head NO! A part of me is very excited about this. This means that he has the ability to have an opinion. He is not a compliant robot that does whatever someone wants. On the other hand this brings the reality to me that my son is human. I like to think that he is perfect even though I know that is not true. Undoubtedly my son needs the Lord. He is a precious gift from God and I pray every day that he will return his life to God. I pray that no matter what my son grows up to be, a doctor, a teacher, a trash man, whatever the Lord has for him I pray that him and his family will serve the Lord. I fail so often at showing him that direction. I know that God is bigger than myself and he will surround my son with Godly people in his life. Lately I have constantly been reminded that it takes a whole village to raise a child no just his parents. May I never take it upon myself to meet all my sons needs. God may you be the guide in our home.

Happy Birthday My Love!

2009-03-13T12:21:00.001-07:00

Today is Andy's birthday. I could not ask for a better husband. I am truly grateful... I would like to tell you a few reasons why....

- Can anyone say Amazing Father!!!! He always wants to play with Eli and do things with him... He takes care of him as much as I do.
- I don't have to nag him. Every single Friday the trash goes out....
- He treats me like a lady. He is always telling me how pretty I look which I am so greatful for.
- We have tons of fun together.... we fly kites in the park. we take walks to the Plaza.
- He cooks me dinner as long as we have all the stuff. I'm not good with the stove so it's a good thing.
- He's an awesome shopper!!! He is always willing to go to the mall with me and pick out stuff. How many wives can say that?
- He loves baseball... It makes for some great past times for our family.
- He is good to my family.
- He is artsy. He will make something that is blah amazing... I admire him for that.
- He is a man of God.

Let's Party

2009-02-24T08:02:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about Eli's birthday party. A part of me is very sad, because my baby will already be a year old, but I am excited to celebrate him growing up. We are going to have two parties, one for Kansas City and one for Springfield. I do believe that it is going to be jungle animals themed. Andy and I are working on the invitations, Erin has been sending us cake ideas. It is so exciting! I hope to celebrate Eli's life with him for many years. He truly is an amazing joy in my life. Yesterday when I walked in to pick him up at my parents house he said Ma Ma Ma!!! Yess that's me!!! He also waves at everyone now. It is so funny when we are leaving somewhere he will wave. Also he likes to clap. We clap at most anything... I love watching my boy grow... did I mention that he crawls FORWARD now? Watch out, here he comes!

Battles

2009-02-23T11:16:00.001-08:00

Everyday I am forced to pick my battles. As a teacher sometimes my battles are already choosen for me. I am told what my students may do or what they may not do. I am all about the rules until I don't agree with one. Isn't that true of everyone? However when I don't agree with one I become entagled in a battle with myself. As a role model I have come to the conclusion that I must go with the rules of the "land", also known as the school. Everyday my studnets watch every move I make. I always knew that I was not perfect, but it is amazing how many times I mess up when I am being watched all the time. I must monitor every word, every action, even my thoughts so that they don't accidently come out. I always tell my husband that my life is no longer mine. I am always being watched now. No matter where I go I am liable to see my students. I must live in a way that is always an example to them. If I leave my classroom I tell them not to do anything that I would not do. I want them to see a positive example. Someone who is above the rest.

Because my students are physical bodies I am always reminded that they are watching. But should'nt I always live like my life is not my own. I may not be able to see God watching me, but I need to remeber to always live like the daughter that he would want me to me. I love each role in my life and I do my best to embrace them, but I must put this role first. If I can always be God's daughter first than won't everything else fall into place?

Everytime this song comes on I think about how true it is.

One Life to Love:
He never thought he cared so much about the minute hand
Until he started praying for, a second chance
If he could only do it all again
He'd trade the long nights that he spent behind his desk
For all he missed

He tells his wife, "I wish that this moment in this room was not me dying, but just spending a little time with you."

You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love...

She never thought she cared so much about those little hands
That held on tight the day she left
Til she was scared to death
Sitting all alone on a hotel bed, the end of the road
The sun had set on her big plans
To feel young again

She picks up the phone, dials the number, hears that little voice
That's haunted every single mile, since she made that choice

You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love...

You only get just one time around
Only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
One ride, one try, one life...
To love...
To love...

What Could Be Better:
I’ve heard it said today
Is all we’re given
Tomorrow may not come
So you better start living
I guess it all depends
On your point of view

Pardon me if I
Just don’t listen
To everything the world
Say’s I’m missing
There’s nothing here and now
I’m gonna hold on to

I’m living in the days ahead
I’m already dancing on the streets of gold
Can’t stop celebrating in my soul
I’m living in the days ahead
Nothing on earth could ever compare
Can’t wait for the day when I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better
Tell me what could be better

If home is where the heart is then I’m in Heaven
It’s the promise of tomorrow
That I’ve been given
Who is waiting there I am living for

He’s everything I love
And I believe in
And I can hardly wait
Just to see Him
And hear Him say well done
I couldn’t ask for more

I’m living in the days ahead
I’m already dancing on the streets of gold
Can’t stop celebrating in my soul
I’m living in the days ahead
Nothing on earth could ever compare
Can’t wait for the day when I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better
Tell me what could be better

Life is full of ups and downs
Inside outs, round and rounds
Can’t blame me for dreaming about it

I’m living in the days ahead
I’m already dancing on the streets of gold
Can’t stop celebrating in my soul
I’m living in the days ahead
Nothing on earth could ever compare
Can’t wait for the day when I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better
Tell me what could be better

I only get one time around, may I make the best of it so that I may change my family tree....

A Grown Up?

2009-02-02T17:18:00.000-08:00

Okay, so maybe dude is not a grown up yet, but he is well on his way! Over the last week or so he has made leeps and bounds on everything.

First, he would like to she with you his black eye. He pulled a toy over on himself at daycare, he said it is part of becoming a man. It broke his mother's heart to see such a pathetic little eye.

Second, this is what Andy found when he came back to get Eli out of his bed. He was standing up!!! He is trying to crawl as well, but he seems to be stuck in reverse.

Thirdly, he has been working on his nutrition.... the dog bones. We sat him on the floor to play and he found himself a dog bone. EWWW!!! However they do say that dog mouths are cleaner then human. Still gross!

Lastly, I do not have picture of it, but he is getting new teeth. I thought he would get his two top teeth next, but he is getting his two side teeth. The child is going to look like a vampire for a while. It is kinda strange!

HIT IT!!!!

2009-01-20T05:54:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful time at my in-laws this weekend. I got an amazing porch swing which I will be sure to post pictures of once I get it put up! It is the perfect present, because I love love love to sing. It will be heavenly this summer while reading a good book. We had the opportunity to see a lot of family. And I must confess that I ate to my hearts desire. Anything that could be bad for me I ate lots of; cookies, bagel bites, ice cream, Alfredo pasta... I love food what can I say! I am actually already hungry for lunch and it is only 7:57. While we were in Springfield Eli actually rolled over multiple times!!! This mommy is so proud! Good job buddy! He also was trying to pull up on stuff. He is just going to take off before I know it, I better go clean the house.

So on our way home yesterday we were tootling down a four lane highway when our worst fear occurred. The car's headlights on the other side of the highway were no longer parallel to ours. They were coming at us. The car came flying over the median and out of the ditch. When it reached our side of the high way it started spinning in circles. Andy hit the breaks as hard as possible and we just started sliding. Strangely I was not scared. I just did not know what was going to happen. We had slowed down long enough that I was hoping if we did hit the car it would not be to hard. Fortunately the car completely crossed our side of the road into the ditch. Before we drive we always pray for safety. So often I accredit things to being luck. My God is not a God of luck. Everything is so intentional and apparently the Lord still has a plan for my family, because had we been seconds sooner our whole family could be gone today. God answers prayer.

To conclude my story we immediately stopped the car and called 911, because we did not know if the other person was okay. Thankfully he was, but the reason he had come over the median, was because he was trying to swerve and miss a raccoon. Do NOT ever swerve to miss an animal and put my family or anyone elses lives in danger. Also the guy informed the cop that the reason he was going so fast was because it had not crossed his mind to apply the breaks before swerving. So the moral of this story is apply your breaks and hit the animal.... my mother-in-law will attest that even a horse won't kill ya!

7 months

2009-01-06T11:25:00.001-08:00

Dear Mr. Eli....

You are the light of your family's life! We love you to the moon and back and then some! You are the funniest cutest boy I have ever met. I love to give you a squeeze and you have even started squeezing me back!!!! You change my world every day. When I saw you in May I knew I had to change careers to spend more time with you. Now I teach and we had the opportunity to stay together all of Christmas break! In the last couple of weeks you have decided to become mobile!!! I am so proud, but I am nervous as well. It is so exciting to watch you scoot yourself around and see where you can go. You have taken great interest in your toys. Yesterday you had your animal train upside down and your dad and I decided maybe you wanted to be a mechanic. You love the doggies and they even share their bones with you. However I would prefer that they would not, because that is kinda nasty for you to chew on them as well. Also you do not need the baby bath tub to take a bath anymore. I put some water in the tub and you splash around. You think it is fantastic and we love to watch and laugh with you! You have been participating in reading the Bible with us I hope that you learn to love God's word and have a desire to follow after Him. God may not always be what is popular, but it is definitely the best choice you can ever make in life. I hope that your dad and I can be a great example for you to follow the Lord. Your cousin preached the other day and said some awesome things that I hope I will always remember to tell you throughout life. Son, I love you to the Moon and back. I am so proud of you and it is an awesome privilege to be your mother. And lastly I think you have the ability to be a great man.

I love you!

Mommy

Happy Late New Year!

2009-01-06T07:05:00.000-08:00

Our holiday was amazing. We hope next year that Andy will have a longer break with us, but we sure did have some fun. We enjoyed meeting baby Cael and we always love being with the family! Eli's first Christmas was great, he got more than he could ever dream of let me tell ya.

Welcome to the new year of 2009... I have already been corrected once today:)

What a fun year to look forward to...

In 2008 we....

bought our first house!!!

painted every square inch of it!

had an amazing baby boy!

have been to a lot of baseball games!!! We love to go to the baseball games!

visited Springfield many times.

made new friends!

got a new doggie... Annabelle!

went to school to get my masters.

started an actual teaching job! I love it!

and so many other amazing things!

I can't wait to see what 2009 brings. This year our family goal is to read the Bible in a year. We have been doing okay so far. Pray for us that we can make it all the way through. Also we would like to work more on our house... we are going to finish the attic. And finally we would like to lose weight, maybe I should stop eating fudge... who knows. Also this year I would like to blog a bit more. There are so many fun memories that I need to write down!

Christmas Decorations

2008-12-23T08:33:00.001-08:00

Andy has been working on this stocking for like three months. Let me say it is AWESOME!!! I hope that it lasts Eli his whole life. My dad still has the one his mom made him and I think that is so cool! Also a picture of duder sleeping in the chair. Sorry that I don't have more pics.
Eli is not in the best of mood today.

Tagged - Eight Things About Me

2008-12-19T10:46:00.000-08:00

Erin said for people to do this and I have been entertained by my blog lately so I figured I would give it a try.

8 TV Shows I Watch:
1) House
2) Sometimes Grey's Anatomy
3) Prison Break
4) I LOVE Army Wives
5) House Hunters
6) The Office because I have no choice
7) HGTV
8) Anything on HGTV

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1) Jalapenos
2) Jose Pepper's
3) Andy's Frozen Custard
4) Chic Fila
5) Dr. Pepper Fountains
6) Taco Bell
7) Wing Stop; however my pregnant self HATES it
8) Sushi Restaurants

8 Things that Happened to Me Today:
1) I got up before the butt crack of dawn.
2) I was almost late to work.
3) I have been asked to write a pass many times.
4) I have searched on the Internet, alot.
5) I have watched part of Elf.
6) I check my email like 100 times.
7) I went to the special ed party!
8) I ate food.

8 Things I Look Forward To:
1) Christmas Vacation!!!! Starts today...
2) Spending tons of time with duder!
3) Go to visit Springfield.
4) Going on a date with my husband tonight.
5) Christmas!
6) More kids!
7) Summer break!
8) Seeing Eli and Andy!

8 Things I Wish For:
1) For Eli to sleep through the night.
2) A permanent teaching position.
3) To graduate with my masters.
4) For my son to thrive in life.
5) No extra pounds to be added to my body during the Holiday season.
6) A bigger back yard for the doggies and a swing set.
7) My friend to be a zoo keeper so I may get private tours!!!!!
8) A trillion dollars?!?!?

School is coming right along I must say....

2008-12-18T05:44:00.000-08:00

So this semester I started a masters degree program to become a teacher. I wanted to invest in young people's lives and really make a difference. Well my first semester of college went great! I got an A in both of my classes. That is really a big deal to me, because I was really worried about doing a masters degree program because, as you can see from reading this blog, I am not the best writer in the world and a masters program is made up of a lot of writing. To continue with my teacher education I also passed my Praxis!!! I'm so excited.... God has really shown me this is the career for me to have...

I've come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It's my personal approach that creates the climate. It's my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess tremendous power to make a student's life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a student humanized or de-humanized. Hiam Ginott

Loneliness

2008-12-15T12:12:00.000-08:00

It is very interesting that you can sit in a room full of people and still be very lonely. Yesterday our pastor preached on loneliness and how Paul was lonely when he was in prison before he died. The pastor went onto talk about how loneliness is something that everyone deals with. I can definitely relate. In the last year I have had two jobs and we have moved. It is hard to make friends when you move and it is hard to make friends at a new jobs. At my new job people have been a whole lot more inviting but it still seems difficult. Today I just feel like an outsider and no one will tell me what is really going on. I guess you could say it is a lonely feeling...

Hopefully I will get a chance to put up some Christmas pictures later...

Snow Days

2008-12-10T07:35:00.000-08:00

Snow is a beautiful thing when you don't have to go to work because of it. When I left high school I never dreamed I would have the pleasure of snow days again. Little did I know!

Our weekend was...

2008-12-08T06:25:00.000-08:00

Disappointing. We had a big weekend of pie making, visiting Santa, and going to see the lights planned; however, we did not get to do any of those things. Eli and I were sick the whole weekend.

The most exciting thing we did was get my mom her bunnies for Christmas. They are gorgeous. They are jersey woolies and their names are Daisy and Iris. I will get a picture of them for everyone. Did you know that you can actually potty box train a rabbit. Pretty crazy. Huh?

We are both feeling much better now. Thank you.

A New Career?

2008-12-01T16:24:00.001-08:00

Sorry about the lack of posting... life seems to get in the way.

Today I started a new career. I really hope that it is a career. I would like to find something that I really like and get meaning out of. I think I might have found that thing! Being a teacher! Today I joined my abandoned class of engineers and wood workers. Yes I said wood... like shop teacher!!! Ah I was not expecting that. I was prepared for the engineering side of things, but not the wood working. It will be an awesome challenge and joy. I want to be a blessing to the students. I know that I will not make a difference in all of their lives, but if I can make a difference in one than I can make a difference in generations. What a concept!!! It is such a challenge and gift...

We also got to enjoy Springfield this weekend. My in laws are always a joy to go see. It is a home away from home except I don't have to do anything! Belinda pours out blessing after blessing after blessing... she has no idea what a relief it is when she comes and when we get to go visit. It is one of the few times I have to just breath in life right now.

We are decorating for Christmas right now... perhaps I will put up some pictures since I will not have to joy of having everyone over. Andy has done an amazing job of working on Christmas and getting the house back up to par after its kitchen renovations. Perhaps I will put pics of the kitchen to....

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving....

and to end my post some things I am grateful for!

1. My amazing husband... I could never be thankful enough

2. My child that blesses me day after day and never ceases to amaze me.

4. My family and in laws... I love how our relationship continues to grow with all of them

5. The wonderful friends that we have made since we moved up here.... (Ben, Deanna, and Josiah)

6. The cousin that Matt and Lindsay are having... I hope they can be best friends.

7. The new daycare Eli has joined... Praise the Lord it does not smell bad.

8. The opportunities God continues to provide.

9. The church that we have found and hope to grow in.

10. My sweet dogs... Herc will always be my first boy.

Thermometer?

2008-10-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday evening Andy was not feeling well. He had asked me if I thought he had a fever and I said that it was a possibility so maybe he should take his temperature. He then asked where the thermometer was. I told him he should look in the bathroom cabinet. After a few minutes he said I'm dying my temperature in only 36 degrees. And I thought well that is strange. Then he said I have never saw this thermometer where did it come from. Then it occurred to me that he had used Eli's thermometer from the hospital to take Eil's rectal temperature. He earned the name butt mouth for the rest of the night:)

I forgot... what else can I say.

2008-10-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

Today we have failed our child as parents. I picked him up from daycare and he was not wearing any pants. I thought oh how cute he must have been warm. No, he had had a messy diaper and did not have extra clothes to put on. Luckily his other daycare peers did not mind that he was not wearing his pants. Furthermore we forgot his gloves, he was not wearing any socks, and he did not have a hat to wear outside. Then she said Oh yes you also forgot to bring him a blanket. Wow we are lucky we got our kid there. I apologized and asked her kindly to please not take it out on my child we are new at this parenting thing. This is just the beginning of learning and growing with our child. I pray that we may always learn from our mistakes.

Tootles,

Mindy

Very Special Annoucement...

2008-09-13T16:45:00.000-07:00

Andy and I wanted to let everyone know that our family is growing! We are proud to be the parents of Annabelle Grace Ward. She is two years old and weights about twelve pounds. She needs to gain some weight. She is a pure breed Cairn Terrier from a puppy mill. We got her from a rescue and are so glad to have her in our family.

As you all know Andy and I have a weak spot in our hearts for animals. We simply could not say no. Her and Hercules get along beautifully. Also, I can't wait to dress her up in all the little girly outfits I can find!!! We needed some more women it this house!!

This is a picture of her today. She has recently been groomed.

This is what she looked like before she was groomed.

The biggest TV in the World

2008-08-27T19:23:00.001-07:00

Shoes

2008-07-31T07:38:00.000-07:00

So I hear that kids grow out of shoes quickly. Well they make shoes that grow with kids. How exciting is that. I can guarantee you that my child will have a pair. Check out the website.

www.inchwormshoes.com

Daycare

2008-07-28T18:19:00.000-07:00

Today was Eli's first day of daycare. It was bitter sweet. I was sad, because I like him being home with his parents. However it was exciting, because he loves to see other babies and play with them. It tickles me pink when he cooes and gets excited.

Friends

2008-07-28T18:08:00.000-07:00

Eli has made a friend!! His name is Josiah. He is a couple months older than Eli, but they seem to like each other quit a lot. I hope as they grow older they are fast friends.

When we moved here we were praying to find godly friends. In April we went to Baskin Robbins for 31cent scoop night and we got in line behind Ben and Deanna. We talked to them for over an hour that night. We went our separate ways and then I saw them again at a restaurant a couple days later. I knew then that God had given us the friends we were asking for we just had to take advantage of it. I exchanged number with them and we have been hanging out since then. It is so exciting how God answers prayer. What a blessing! I look forward to the friendship that will come between us and the friendship our boys will have as they grow up!

Pillows

2008-07-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

The other day we visited Anthropologie, one of my favorite stores, and we saw some pillows that I just loved. They were even on clearance, the only drawback was that they were still $80 a piece. That's when we had the revelation that we could make our own. Andy actually did the sewing, I did the stuffing. We have only made 2 so far, but there are more to come.

This is the pillow before we stuffed it. ( you can click on the first two pictures to make them bigger)

This is the back.

A different of the back.

After I stuffed it.

Free Food

2008-07-11T20:01:00.001-07:00

So apparently, at least accoriding to Chic-Fil-A, today was cow appreciation day. Because of this they were giving away free food. One article of cowness gained you an entree, but if you were dressed from "head to hoof" you hit the jackpot and were awarded an entire meal. Now I don't think of myself as cheap, but why pay $14 when you can look like an idiot in public.

So these arn't the best pictures but they get the general idea across. The men had a head band with cow ears and bull horns while the ladies had a slightly deflated udder and ears. We safey pinned the seat covers out of the ZX2 around us...good thing no one at the garage sale bought them. Anyway you should have gone too...

Work

2008-07-09T10:43:00.001-07:00

I have offically returned to work. It is not to bad right now, because Andy still gets to stay home until July 28th. It has been such a blessing for him to be off. He has helped so much. I'm not sure how I would have done it without him. Working is going alright. It is strange to be here and not be pregnant.

Yesterday, Andy and I took Eli to the library. This was not his first visit. Eli and I picked out some books with bright pages for me to read to him. He likes to look at the pages.

Welp perhaps we will put some more pictures on here soon.

Tootles.

Scrapbook and funny pictures

2008-07-01T11:14:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few pictures of some scrapbook pages of his first game and a few others I thought you might like.

...not having good luck w/ photo's today, but who cares.

Cardinal Baseball

2008-06-27T20:06:00.000-07:00

Eli has watched many a Cardinals game on TV with his dad but tonight we took him to his very first baseball game. The St. Louis Cardinals vs the KC Royals. The Cardinals ended up loosing, but we had fun anyway. Eli was very well behaved the entire game, untill he got hungry on the car ride home. He even got an offical my first time at the ballpark certificate...pretty neat.

Here is the family (I hate handing an expensive camera to a stranger...but he couln't have ran far)

Here is the little dude watching the game

We will get them next time...Go Cards!

One Word.... Poop

2008-06-23T11:22:00.002-07:00

As a mother I have come to have a new obsession, poop. When he was first born I would count how many times a day he pooped. One must also pay attention to the color and the amount. It is quit a task .

Eli's bodily functions are also a source of humor. He can fart so loud that you have to question who it came from. If a person video taped it I'm not sure that one would believe that it came from him unless the person was there for the experience. One day he farted and I jumped, because it surprised me.

Yesterday we went on an adventure to our Sunday school teachers house for a bonfire. I was feeding him and he made his sounds and I was like ewww. And then the girl standing next to me said be careful it went up his back. Up his back? Gross... I had not experienced this yet. It was EVERYWHERE!!! And then to make it worse I forgot to pack an extra outfit. I felt like a failure as a mother.

Farting is a subject off humor in my family so I must say we are proud:)

Note that in this picture... right after we gave him a bath... he pooped in the towel... Thank you son for the joy you bring to our life!

PS to Amanda... I have no idea how you handled Jackson putting his hands in his pants. Kudos to you. Lord please help me the day that happens...

Praise God!!!

2008-06-23T11:22:00.001-07:00

Andy got his new job. God is so amazing to provide. I'm so happy!!!

Your almost a Month Old!

2008-06-21T08:59:00.000-07:00

Eli Andrew,

On Monday you will already be a month old. I would like to tell you some things that I adore about you so that I might not forget.

1.I love your smiles. They may only be from gas, but they bring lot of joy to my life!

2.Hercules loves you. We did not know how he would take to another person, but he is always sitting by you and protecting you. You don't even mind when he gives you a few licks every now and then, just not on the mouth please!

3. You only get up once at night. We praise God for that, because I am not one to handle lack of sleep well.

4. Everyone thinks your adorable. I promised myself that I would try not to be naive to what you really looked like, but you are the most beautiful child I have ever saw. I'm gonna have to say it is because you are related to me and your father:)

5.Your dad loves your more than I could have imagined. He is great at changing your diaper and he loves to read you your little Bible every night. On most days you spend some amount of times playing video games with him. By this I mean he plays video games while he holds you. Bad habits already. I'm so thankful that your dad has been home to help me. You have an amazing example of a godly man in your life. Always take notes.

6.You like to be held ALOT! And guess what, we love to hold you. I love to kiss your face and give you Eskimo kisses.

7. You have gained a pound for the last two weeks. I never imagined I would be proud of someone for being a good eater, but I am. Good job! You are a big healthy boy.

8. Last Sunday we dedicated you at Springhill. God has given you to us, but we can't raise you without Him. I am so undeserving of you. I pray that we can give you back to God everyday and never try to do this huge task ourselves.

9.You family love you so much. You are the first grand baby and you are everything they hoped for. Your Papaw and Nana think the world of you. Your Memaw, Bops, and Autie Erin love you so much. Everyone always love to come see you and gloat over you.

10.You are starting to make little noises besides crying. I love them. They are the funnies things I have every heard.

I look forward to watching you grow. You will always be my little boy.

They always say the love you have for you child is one that you can't imagine until you have him. Well your dad and I love you more than you will ever imagine. We love you more and more each day. We pray every night that you will love the Lord and become the man He would have you to be.

I'm sorry for the times we are going to fail you, but we will always do our best.

We love you to the moon and back,

Mommy

Art...

2008-06-20T13:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we visited the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. We are a cultured group now, but we mainly visited because it is free (park on the street or you will be robbed of $5 thus making it no longer free). It really was pretty neat. Eli slept the entire time, but he recieved his fair share of culture via osmosis.

A New Look

2008-06-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

I would just like to say thank you to my amazing husband who has redesigned my blog. He did a very good job I think.

You never cease to amaze me my darling.... Thank you.

A New Job?

2008-06-05T20:46:00.000-07:00

As we have began our parent adventure we have also been looking for new jobs. I stongly desire to stay home with Eli. Andy and I are currently looking for jobs so that I can stay home part time.

Today I had a job interview for a job that would work out pefectly. We should know something on Tuesday if I am going to have a second interview. So please pray for us that I might be able to get this job. It would make it so Eli would not have to go to daycare. What a blessing!!!

Also Andy has a phone interview on Monday so please pray that that goes well!!!

Eli is doing wonderful!!! He is only waking up once at night. Priase the Lord and he is doing much better with his feedings and as all good babies he does well making sure we change that diaper! He looks forward to meeting many of his friends next week in Springfield!

Happy Birthday Eli!

2008-05-28T18:47:00.000-07:00

Praise the Lord, our little baby boy has made his grand entrance into the world!!!!

On Thursday when we went to the doctor my prayer was answered and she said it was time to induce me. Well she did not mess around, I was in the hospital that evening at eight o'clock. If you don't want details now is the time to stop reading..... They inserted a thing with medicine on it to help my cervix soften so that I would dilate easier. I had hopes that that would help me go into labor so that I would not have to have Pitocin, but I was not that fortunate.

They put in my IV at about 8:30 and we did not get to sleep until about 1 o'clock that morning and even then I did not sleep well at all. I started having little contractions at 4:30, but nothing worth while.

At 6:00 they came in and started the Pitocin. Oh boy we were excited. And let me add that I really thought, key word thought, that I wanted to have him naturally. Well the Pitocin started working IMMEDIATELY. A normal person starts by having little contractions about 30-90 seconds long and they get strong as you go. Well they put the Pitocin in and within a couple of minutes I started having a contraction and what I mean by contraction is that it lasted FIVE minutes!!!! I kept telling Andy it was not supposed to last that long and he was like OH your fine! Then the nurse came in and said we better turn this down. GOOD IDEA!!! Well we turned it down but I was still having contractions every 3 or 4 minutes.

My nurse go me a birthing ball and I was sooo grateful. If a person is going to go natural I encourage you to have a birthing ball. It is from the Lord let me tell you. Well at 9:30 my doctor came in and took a look at me and I was at 4 cm. We were doing good and while she was at it she broke my water. EEWWWWW!!! I was appalled by it. I also did not realize that water keeps coming out through the entire experience. So after my water broke I continued to have very Strong contractions constantly and then I started throwing up. At that point I knew I could take NO more. I said get me some drugs I've had enough.

Dr.Ellis got there very quickly. Thank you! We discussed the risks and he assured me that in the 30 years he had been practicing medicine he had never had much go wrong with an epidural. So I said okay. Well let me tell ya it hurt less than having my IV put in. Dr.Ellis and I were immediately best friends. He may have not felt the same way, but I will forever be grateful! And anyone who is having a baby, get an epidural. It is a gift from the Lord!!!!

Well after that it was a good time. I had some problems talking, but I remember everything. Everyone came back in and I was able to enjoy the next seven hours or so. I had to have a catheter put in, because I could not feel that I had to go to the bathroom so it was hindering the labor process. After that we were ready to push in about 3 hours. We pushed for almost exactly an hour and we had our beautiful baby boy. It was a wonderful experience and my husband was AMAZING! He cut the umbilical cord and he did a great job through the entire experience. God is truly amazing.

I'm ready to do it again... okay maybe not right now, but it was truly an awesome experience. My child is truly fearfully and wonderfully made. I pray that Eli will know the Lord and be a man that follows the Lord with all his heart.

Thank you Jesus!

Overdue

2008-05-22T07:27:00.000-07:00

So know I am Officially overdue. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take. I'm trying to hang in there, but I am miserable. I figure Eli must still think it is nice and cozy in there so we will just wait a little while longer. And what I mean by a little while is that I have an appointment in an hour and I'm going to beg to make him come out. I have a feeling that my wishes will be turned down though. I suppose as long has he is happy and healthy and as long as I am healthy we shall wait... I asked the Lord to make me a patient parent. This is my first test I suppose.

On a brighter note we received a bassinet from Andy's boss at work and it is sooo cool!!! I'm so excited to keep it next to our bed and have Eli in it. We have been given so much for him and I am truly grateful.

Now I just gotta get him to come out... like NOW!

A Baby

2008-05-12T10:41:00.000-07:00

I'm ready to have my baby now. He is due in the next week or so. I go on walks ALOT. Any suggestions on how to coax him out?

A Kidney Stone

2008-04-22T15:20:00.000-07:00

They say two of the most painful things in life are child birth and kiddney stone. Well I am going to experience both in one month. Pretty exciting huh? I went to the hospital yetserday morning, not really thinking I was in labor, but I knew something was wrong and they informed me that I had a kiddney stone. I was priveladged to stay in the hospital yesterday and this morning and I get to take Tylenol for the pain. How exciting...

Eli's Room

2008-04-13T19:14:00.000-07:00

Eli's room is pretty much finished... All it is missing is him.

We are counting down the weeks now.

Here are a few pictures.

Go Cardinals...

The Bob Gibson picture is autographed and Dad was nice enough to let Eli have it in his room.

The hat is amazingly signed by Alber Pujols, Jim Edmonds and Larry Walker. Very Cool!

Loose Park

2008-04-07T17:53:00.000-07:00

The belly is getting bigger and BIGGER!!! 6 more weeks or so!!!

Hercules was grazing on the grass.... he had a momentary memory lapse and thought he was a cow!

We go on lots of walks. Loose park is one of our favorite places to go, It's about a 5 min walk from our house. Here are some pictures of our latest journey.

5 Things

2008-04-05T09:51:00.000-07:00

I got this from the best sister-in-law in the world. Erin.

What I was doing 5 years ago - Spring of 2003
1. Driving to fast in my cool ZX2. Her name was Bessy.
2. Picking out my beautiful prom dress to go with all my friends.
3. Playing lots and lots of softball.
4. Getting ready for a summer that would change my life.
5. Living at home where my mom and dad still payed for everything!!!

Five things on my to-do list today
1. Wash clothes.
2. Clean the kitchen.
3. Go on a walk at Loose park.
4. Bring more stuff to our house.
5. Wait for Andy to come home from work.

Five snacks I enjoy
1. Hershey kisses.
2. Pretzels.
3. Gummies.
4. Juice, cranapple.
5. Pineapple.

Five things I would do if I were a billionaire
1. My off my debt and our families.
2. Give lots.
3. Stay home with my baby and adopts some babies.
4. Only work at home the rest of my life.
5. Buy a house big enough for me and both sets of parents. Perhaps Erin too. And I would buy Roy a Mustang and my dad a Porche Cheyenne.

Five of my bad habits
1. Sleeping too much.
2. Not washing clothes enough.
3. Eating what I don't need to eat.
4. Waiting for time to pass so I can leave work.
5. Not visiting my grandma enough.

Five places I have lived
1. Raymore, MO
2. Aurora, MO
3. Springfield, MO
4. Kansas City, MO
5. Carmel, IN

Five jobs I’ve had
1. Braum's.... or would you call that a hobby?

2. Subway... perhaps another hobby.

3. Shoe Carnival

4. Bank of America

5. Americo

Springfield

2008-03-14T11:31:00.001-07:00

We are going to Springfield this weekend for our baby shower!!! We are so excited. I will let ya'll know about it when I get back!

A Rough Day

2008-03-11T11:32:00.000-07:00

WoW... sorry that it has been so long. I have just been so busy I have neglected my blog.

The house is going great!!! We just have to finish painting the ceilings and we can start putting stuff in there. We are so excietd. Andrew has does a GREAT job of working on everything. It's so exciting to learn how to do some of this stuff and then we will be able to say we did it ourselves.

Eli is getting BIG!!! He gets the hickups on a regular basis. It is very amusing. He twirls around in my belly all the time. The girl that sits behind me at work just knows that he is working up his escape route and that he is about to head out. :) The docotor said everything is looking good. Our friend is going to take mine and Andy's pictures on Sunday so that we have some pics of the family. Also we are having our baby shower on Sunday!!!! I am so excited!!! My sister-in-law and cousin have worked very hard on it and I'm just sure that it will be WONDERFUL!!!! I'm so excited.

Work has been okay. Today has been a really rough day. The wonderful thing is tomorrow is a new day. I am really struggling with the thought of coming back to work after I have the baby. We are blessed that Andy gets to stay home for eight weeks with Eli and I when he comes. But I really want to be able to stay home after that. Right now it is just not possible. I am really glad God is bigger than our check book though. If any wants to pray for us. It would be great if God would provide a way for me to be able to stay home or atleast work part time. It would also be great if my job would just let me work at home.

Hopefully I will have pictures of the house soon!! And pray that the baby stays in there about 5 more weeks atleast so that we can have a plump (hopefully not to plump)and healthy little boy!

La Casa Del Ward

2008-01-03T19:47:00.000-08:00

This is a very exciting time for us as we take the giant leap into home ownership. I think I am looking to most forward to the backyard (as small as it may be) and the ability to LET (opposed to take) the dog out! Casa Del Ward is a 95 year old beauty that sits only three blocks south of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza. We have an extra bedroom so guests are encouraged. We will also be having a painting party the first weeks that we own it and all are welcome...Bring Your Own Brush.

Moving and Jobs

2007-12-10T08:54:00.000-08:00

Andrew and I decided a long time ago that we wanted to move to Kansas City when we got done with college. Well our dream is finally coming true. We will be embarking on a new journey soon. We will have real jobs and a family and hopefully a house.

It is extremely difficult to leave everything that is so familiar, but I do look forward to it. Andy and I have the challenge of finding a new church, saving up money for our house, and finding child care for our baby. So if anyone would like to pray for us about those things that would be amazing...

However we have been blessed with amazing jobs. I have been worried for quite some time that we might be moving without jobs, but God is always providing. Just when I thought we both were going to be without jobs we both got jobs. God is so good. I always seem to forget that He does things in His time and not my own.

Well next weekend I will be back living at home with my parents and getting ready to start a new phase of life. May God always come first in our family.

Wii!!!

2007-12-10T08:52:00.000-08:00

Graduating from anywhere is always an amazing time!!!! For graduation Andrew and I got a Wii from his parents. It is such a fun gift. We spend hours entertaining ourselves with it.

Yesterday we were at Andy's parents house. Andrew and Erin where playing boxing on the Wii. It was very funny. Erin was so amused with herself I'm not sure how she stood up straight.

So if anyone wants to play we would love to have ya!!!!

13 Thursday Late!!!

2007-11-23T05:47:00.000-08:00

13 Things I Am Grateful For.

1. My amazing husband...

2. My incredible Dad and Mom...

3. My lovely animals...

4. My awesome family-in-law...

5. Jesus saving me...

6. Great food...

7. Being able to graduate from college early...

8. Having great friends...

9. Chick-Fila...

10. Being born in America...

11. My Coach purse...

12. The baby in my tummy...

13. All the other things that I did not think of....

Motorcycles...

2007-11-19T15:26:00.000-08:00

On the occasion Andy tries to convince me that he needs another motorcycle. Well let me tell you that that is not gonna happen. Yesterday when we turned the corner and were driving down the road we scared this poor motorcycle man and he ran off into the ditch. Well he was able to get out of the ditch, but then he did some MAJOR swerving action and laid the poor bike down. We got to call 911 and he had a broken leg and his face was bleeding and it was very scary. There will be no more motorcycles as long as I'm alive. After that then I guess Andy will just be one step closer to joining me in heaven if he decides to get one.

Oh yes and if anyone would like to pray for the man that wrecked his bike. I felt really bad for him. I'm pretty sure he was just a single older guy. I just hope he is feeling alright and that everything goes well for him.

Well I hope y'all have a good day.

RIP David (That was our first and ONLY motorcycles name.)

The Poor Poor Bellybutton

2007-11-17T09:10:00.000-08:00

Well recently I was inspecting my bellybutton to find that it is not in its normal position. I am only 13 weeks pregnant and it is starting to pop out. How weird is that. I am going to be one of those people were the bellybutton sticks out ALL the way. It is quite humorous though. It sticks even farther out when I am really full. Yesterday we had dinner at Cheddar's and it was sticking really far out after that. My co-worker and I think it is very funny. She is 36 weeks pregnant and her belly button does not stick out in the slightest.

Did anyone elses bellybutton stick out?

I want my blog to look cool!!!

2007-11-16T06:04:00.000-08:00

Dizziness...

2007-11-15T14:05:00.000-08:00

Today I had an unfortunate experience that made me look a bit foolish. Recently when I stand up for an extended period of time in the same spot it makes me very dizzy. Dizzy enough where I have to sit down or I fear I will pass out. Well today I had a presentation and it was an exciting group presentation of over thirty minutes. Well it did not occur to me that I would not be able to stand up there, because this is definitely a recent problem.

Well I got up there and immediatley I thought I was going to pass out. Lucky for me Andy is in my group so he understood that I needed to sit down. Also my teacher knows that I am pregnent so she understood. However, I'm sure the forty people in my class did not understand. I'm sure they thought i was some kind of panzy that could not make a silly presentation. Woo is me. I looked like a retard. Atleast I did not pass out.

13 Thursday...

2007-11-15T13:56:00.000-08:00

What shall the topic be...

13 reasons I love my dog....

1. He's so cute, I can never get enough.

2. He lets me dress him even if he does not appreciate it.

3. He lets me give him hugs and kisses when ever I want.

4. He snuggles under the covers every night and adds body heat.

5. He frolics when we go outside on walks.

6. Andy and I have a voice for him that cracks me up everyday.

7. He always appreciates me and does not get mad at me.

8. He loves his sister the cat.

9. He loves to go on rides and he'll even wear a seat belt for me.

10. I like to share a little of whatever I am eating with him.

11. He turns pink on his nose and belly whenever he gets really excited.

12. He always listens when no one else will...(and he has nothing to say) it's great!

13. He will always be our first boy!!!

Erin tagged me....

2007-11-15T13:50:00.000-08:00

Here are the rules:
Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules on your blog. Share 7 random/weird facts about yourself. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, include links to their blogs. Let each person know by leaving a comment on their blog.

I will not be tagging anyone else. So please if you feel the need to participate. Do so.

1. I love my dog more than I probably should. He means a ton to me and Andy.

2. I talk to my mom and dad every single day on the phone even though we have not lived together for almost three years now.

3. I send my co-workers email's even though they are less than ten feet away.

4. My favorite pizza is from Sam's Club... I will be enjoying some this evening.

5. I like to take a nap every day if possible... an hour is always good.

6. I am in college and I drive a huge station wagen... I think it's stinkin awesome... her name is large Marj.... that's probably weird.. I name all my vehicles... the license plate even says it.

7. I check my phone every 5 secs to see if I have received a call from hopefully my future employer!!!

Thump, Thump, Thump.....

2007-11-14T10:32:00.000-08:00

So today Andy and I went and visted the doctor for the baby's third checkup thing. We got to hear the heart beat!!! It was very exciting. She thought that everything looked very well. The unfortunate news is I have to switch doctors when we move. I wish she could just come to, but she does not even deliver babies, she just takes care of you untill then. I'm glad that everything is going well. We are at 13 weeks.

13 Things That Make Me Nauseous

2007-11-08T12:30:00.000-08:00

1. Onions
2. Chile
3. Avacado
4. Work
5. Hercules poo
6. Brushing my teeth
7. Thinking about homework
The Rest Will have to be things I really like still...
8. Vinegar!!!!
9. Broccli and Cheese Soup
10. A bread bowl for for the soup
11. A milkshake or turtle split
12. Poptarts
13. Sleeping...

EggNog

2007-11-07T13:32:00.000-08:00

I would just like to thank the Lord for Eggnog and all of the delight it brings to my life.

I drank a whole carton yesterday... all 68 grams of fat. I have still not gained any weight so I figured I would be okay.

Peneaut seemed to enjoy it.... well atleast I know I did... I'm glad it's that time of year once again....

Thank you Lord for all the wonderful things December brings.

A House

2007-11-05T06:18:00.000-08:00

One of the things Andy and I look foward to most is buying a house. We have endured the joys of apartment living for the last year and we are ready for something different. Andy would really like to ahve a place to put his surround sound and be able to turn it up to a resonable level with no complaints. Our dog would like to be able to run around the house as fast as he can and the people underneath us not complain. We would also like to be able to open our back door so that Hercules can just go to the bathroom so we don't ave to walk him.

Well we looked at quit a few houses this weekend and we only found one winner. Most likely I will not be able to have it, beause the basement has issues and i would hate for my house to just fall into the Earth, but can't someone just fix it. It was amazing.... the house of my dreams. The street was a bit questionable, but it will be alright we will have an alarm and we have a really mean dog. LoL. Also there was plenty of nice people around so I'm not too worrried. Well just incase my dream comes true allow me to show you some pics.....

Everyone just ignore the face that the garage is slighly slanted and that it needs a new roof and you can't see its basement issues, but they do exist....

Lord please let the homeowners take lots of money off so that we can buy it and restore it to its full beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Baby...

2007-10-28T19:59:00.001-07:00

We have been keeping a secret for about two months now. We are going to have a baby!!!! Fortunate for me I have not been hardly sick at all. Everything makes me gag, but no throwing up. After reading other blogs I feared the porcelain thrown. I am so glad that I have not had to make it my own.

It is strange to tell people after keeping it a secret for so long.... A couple things about it.

1. We refer to the baby as peanut until we find out the gender

2. We don't care if it's a boy or a girl

3. It was not really planned, but we welcome peanut with open arms

4. We are planning out names for the grandparents.... and Erin and I have for sure decided on Auntie Erin

5. Grandma Wanda is glad that I am not "throwing my socks up" like she did

6. We are very worried about Hercules when he sees the baby and realizes that they do not look the same (we have not told him he is adopted)

7. I have not gained any weight. I weigh two pounds less and my doctor gave me a not so nice look last time I was there

8. We have been to the doctor twice and had two not so pleasant ultrasounds

9. We look forward to decorating the nursery, but that takes money and we are graduating in December and interviewing for jobs... so please pray for us

10. We got a seat belt for Hercules so that he would still be able to ride in the car

Well have a good day....

Plagiarism Part II

2007-10-24T12:43:00.000-07:00

Plagiarism has been the disappointment of my week. However, things are looking on the brighter side now.

The girl insists that she just misunderstood the assignment. So he gladly sent me a new paper {with her sources I mind you} and we are all handy dandy.

After I sent the guy the stern email he wrote be back and said okay. Then in class that evening he told me I was right and that it was a good thing that I did not take the subject lightly. He also obliged me with a correct paper with sources.

Well now my paper is well on its way to completion. I am only missing one persons paper and I guess I will just have to start sending hate mail until I receive it.

Well maybe that isn't the best tactic. But I guess whatever works for ya.

Plagiarism

2007-10-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

I have developed a new pet peeve in my life. Plagiarism. I was assigned to write a paper with four of my other classmates. I have no problem with this, but I wanted the knowledge that it was done so I had them all send me their paper. Upon receiving their paper one of the people had sent me a completely plagiarized paper. OH MY!!!!!! No references no nothing. So I wrote her an email and in a stern but kind way told her I would not be accepting her paper and she needed a new one.

Well I never got a response.

I emailed another group member to inform him that we might be needing to write more because we might have lost a member due to plagiarism. He informed me that I did not need to worry about plagiarist. The teacher would probably not notice. He informed me that he had also copy and pasted a majority of his paper but he did not figure anyone would notice!!!!!

WHO SAYS THESE THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT HAS THE WORLD COME TO.... In my naive mind this just happens on the movies not in MY class in MY group!!!!!

Lord please give me the wisdom to deal with this situation in a way that honors you.

Grey's Anatomy

2007-10-12T08:39:00.001-07:00

I would just like to post some of my favorite quotes!!!

"I'm as young as a fetus." Dr. Shepard

"I really came here to get you back." Mc Steamy talking to Shepard

"Sorry for calling you an idiot." Dr. Shepard said to the chief

Do you all have any favorite quotes from Grey's?

2007-10-12T06:10:00.000-07:00

fourFOURfour
My first meme! One question... how do you pronounce meme?I got this from Erin. Have fun!Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Braums (I'm not sure if that was a job or a hobby...)
2. Shoe Carnival
3. Bank of America
4. Metropolitan National bank

Four Movies I could Watch Over and Over again:
1. Ever After
2. Gladiator
3. Memoirs of A Geisha
4. The Jungle Book

Four tv shows I like to watch:
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Private Practice
3. America's Next Top Model
4. Army Wives

Four places I have vacationed:
1. Disney World
2. Mall of America
3. Washington D.C
4. Maine

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Oatmeal
2. Ham Egg and Cheese Bagel
3. Hawiaan Pizza
4. Subway sandwich with LOTS and LOTs of vinegar... Yummy.

Four websites i visit daily:
1. Bearmail (email)
2. Facebook
3. Myspace
4. Everyone's blogs!!

Four places i would rather be:
1. At home
2. In Kansas City with my parents
3. Walking around outside with Hercules
4. Hanging out with my friends...

I Am Sorry

2007-10-09T12:05:00.000-07:00

I have neglected my blog for months now and I just wanted to say I was sorry... Perhaps I will try to do better but no promises.

Frozen Custard

2007-08-08T11:22:00.000-07:00

I must admit that ice cream in pretty much any form is a weakness of mine. It tastes amazing for those few seconds and then it goes down and sticks right to my hips. I sure do like it though. Perhaps if I could just stay away from the ice cream I could lose that weight I dream of getting rid of. Losing weight is a terrible battle. It seems like so long ago I was thin when it was really less than two years ago... I must get in control. I want to be a gorgeous wife. I know that beauty is on the inside as well, but I'm not gonna lie. I'm not always the nicest person so being beautiful on the outside does not hurt my case....

Look up at the rain what a beautiful display of power and surrend....

2007-07-23T21:16:00.000-07:00

God has taught me a whole lot in the last month or so. God has taught me that He gives and takes away. And that He is the ultimate provider. I never thought I would find myself in the spot that I am. I'm not sure I have ever been so humbled in my life. I want to live life for God and not lose sight of that. So often I get so concentrated on material things. I forget that in the end absolutely none of that matters.
I think about my situation and feel bitter sometimes, but I just must remember that it all happens for a reason. I was at a point in my life where I hated where I was at. I always said I would walk away the day I hated it, well God helped me keep my promise. What a sense of humor.
I just want to walk away with no hurt feelings. Knowing that I learned and in the end God has something so much bigger for me. And I hope that with the time I did have, people learned something from me. I am not always the best example, but I want to live to serve others. The day you serve yourself you should stop and look around, because there is so much more.
Now I move onto a new adventure..... God please be my guide and nothing else......

Dance Dance Revolution

2007-07-07T10:33:00.000-07:00

Last night, Erin was kind enough to host a DDR party. I would just like to say that it was great fun. I also would definitley like to give a shotout to Belinda for the amazing brownies and rice crispy treats....(your the best mother-in-law ever!!!!). So we start our party and immediatly I feel akward. Is it sad that I did not want to share my ddr skill, or maybe it was lack of skills, with all these people I was not 100% comfortable with. And don't get me wrong I am not a shy person. So the party goes on a little while and Todd comes up to show us his skill. He is the DDR master. If you ever need to know how it is done just give Todd a call you will immediatly realize that your skills are nothing and that you should not have a DDR party untill you can complete Zepher and the challenge level. All and all it was a great party... and perhaps once we get a little better we shall have another!!!!

My Good Friend...

2007-07-05T09:03:00.000-07:00

As I have grown up I am constantly looking around to see what type of person I want to be. I am not sure that a person is every a grown up. I want to always be growing and learning to be the person that God would have me to be.
As I look around for other women in my life to be models there is one that sticks out in my mind. Minda. We met about three years ago and for about a year and a half or so she has taught me so much. I have watched her struggle and over come so many things. She never has a bad attitude. If I need to tell someone something and I don't want to be judged I call her. She always is open and would never look down on anyone.
Minda, you are an amazing women. I am so excited about what God is doing in your life with Gene and all of your great boys. You deserve so much.... Thank you for being so open with me and allowing me to learn from your life. I love all the great conversations that we have had and I look forward to all of the ones that are to come.

Please Don't Laugh, but...

2007-06-12T16:07:00.001-07:00

My sister-in-law has challenged me to write something that I am afraid of or something silly about myself so here ya go.

I am absolutely terrified to ride on a plane. This fear haunts me... I would say weekly. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking that the plane I am on is crashing. I bit silly perhaps, maybe I should learn how to fly one so that I won't be so scared....

Sushi...

2007-06-07T17:25:00.001-07:00

I would just like to thank all of the Asian Americans who brought sushi to the United States.
Every time that I have the privilege to enjoy this delicacy I am simply blessed. My favorite is the California roll. Andrew however enjoys the eel. Does anyone have any other suggestion on what type I could have next time I go?

To yell or shake the can....

2007-06-06T09:06:00.000-07:00

As y'all know I have a misbehaved Boston Terrier. He has issues such as; pulling the cat off of her cat house, having snacks out of the litter box, climbing on to the end table, and there are just to many things to name them all.

In the past I have dealt with these issues by raising my voice and perhaps yelling at him. These never do the trick. Seeing that we have had him for a year now and he is still up to his same ole tricks.

Last weekend my friend brought to my attention the pop can with pennies. It works wonders!!!! If I just shake the can at him he runs like a scared kitty. I love it.... my life is becoming simpler...

So I would like to pose the question. How do y'all get your animal to behave?

Grey's Anatomy....

2007-05-18T10:51:00.000-07:00

Grey's Anatomy and I have become best friends over the last couple of seasons. I am not ashamed to admit that I have never missed a single episode and that I would probably cry if I did. Grey's Anatomy is my one time of the week that I just get totally lost in another world. I don't have to worry about anything going on around me. I just worry about things like; if George is going to cheat on Callie with Izzy, if Adele is ever going to get back with the poor chief who died his hair black, and really important things like is Bourke going to end up leaving the show, because he called George a fag in real life. Was that really necessary?
I am a supervisor at a bank so I sincerely look up to Dr. Bailey in the way that I want to be a managerial figure. I want my employees to have tremendous respect for me while still knowing that I love them and will be there for them....

However, my bff of television has come to an end this season. I am feeling depressed, but also relieved. If the maker of the show killed one more person I thought that I would have a mental break down. It's really sad when I go to bed on Thursday nights and feel as if I need to pray for the people of Grey's Anatomy. Well Meredith, Izzy, Alex, George, Christina, and the rest of y'all. I will see you next season. Tootles for now....

My Puppy and Kitty

2007-05-14T18:31:00.000-07:00

Hercules has a bad habit of chewing on his sister, Pixie. This is him being caught in the act. Bad Dog!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2007-05-13T18:32:00.000-07:00

I just want to say congratulations to all the great mom's in the world. My mom blesses my life everyday with her never ending love. Throughout my life my mom has taught me what it means to be patient and kind mother. She's taught me an appreciation and love for animals that I enjoy everyday of my life. My mom is a great wife, a hard worker, and has been a wonderful caretaker. Thanks mom for putting up with all my quarks and weirdness. I would not be the person I am without you!!!

Pork n Beans Cake

2007-05-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

It is absolutely delightful. I really must say that I do enjoy it. My manager brought it in for food day.
I never cook, but I have desided to go out on a limb and bake a this bean cake. I even bought a new pan to cook it in and everything!!! I am taking it to my mother in laws house for lunch on Sunday. I wish to bestow the goodness upon another fortunate soul. Perhaps I will put up a picture of it.

An Eventful Saturday...

2007-05-05T21:47:00.000-07:00

There are a couple of things that happened today.

1)To be Retarded....
Just so everyone knows I am the teller manager at a bank located in what some might call the ghetto. Now the ghetto does not technically exist in the town I live in so perhaps it is just the poorer area.
At about 6 pm yesterday evening a man pulled up to my commercial window and he wished to cash his check. He did not have an account with us so I informed him that we would be happy to cash he check he would just have to wait until in the morning when the lobby opened. Well this morning at about 8:15 this man comes back to the drive-up informing us once again that he would like to cash his check. Except this time the poor soul had his wife speaking for him. I once again informed him we would be open at nine and we could do it then. His wife, approximately 45 years of age, look at me and said, " You are retarded, that is so dumb that you will not cash the check right now, you are a band." First of all, when people go to insult me it makes me more reluctant to help them. But it did not stop at that, she just kept going on and on and well you get the point. So finally I turned off the speaker and needless to say she did not come back into the bank to cash the check.

2)The poor poor used car sales man...
Yesterday at the mall there was a big car sale. My husband and I decided that we would go check it out. Unfortunately our budget does not allow for a car purchase, but it never hurts to look. Well, we found a Jeep Commander and we wanted to look inside it. So all I asked was for the guy to unlock it. Well he ended up letting us drive it around and then trying to find a good price for us. We had no intention of buying, but it was a good bargaining experience. But I just feel bad for the poor guy who thought he was getting a sale.

3)A Step Show...
An African American sorority and fraternity step show. It was very interesting. There was no music they just did sequenced claps and stopped there feet and said how they were the best fraternity. Personally it was my absolute favorite when they would call out one of the groups names and they would shriek out a sound that was affiliated with them. It was much enjoyment.

Then people came over and Hercules and Cash got it a little brawl... Hercules was quickly pulled away for fear that he might eat the little Cash. And then we watched Happy Feet and went to bed.

The Beginning of My Blog...

2007-05-05T21:40:00.000-07:00

I have been inspired to blog and just write about the silly things that go on in my day to day life. Perhaps someone else can laugh at the wonderful experiences I go through as a; full time college student, a full time employee, and a full time wife and mother to my animals. How do you I have time to blog? That's a good question. In between everything else I suppose....