So Much Going On!

      Well it has been a crazy past few weeks! Super Hero was training away from home for 3 weeks and when he is gone there always seems to be a million things that break! Lol this time it was the washing machine and the lawn mower! Go figure! Coming up this weekend is my sisters bachelorette party and then next weekend is her wedding! *sniff sniff* *tear* It is exciting but a little sad too. She will be moving to Texas two days after the wedding and I will be 8 mths pregnant so no way to travel to see her anytime soon!
     However I am looking forward to this weekend and being able to spend lots of time with her and then the whole family at Thanksgiving! Yum Yum gotta love Thanksgiving! :)
       

A Walk Down Memory Lane: My Favorite Birthday

    Since my birthday is on Saturday, I thought that for todays walk down memory lane I would share with you my favorite birthday. The year was 2000, and I was turning sixteen. Awe sweet sixteen, lots of people I am sure would choose this as a favorite year because of nice elaborte parites or the car they recieved from their parents. This is my favorite birthday for a different reason.

     Let me start by saying that my mom is an amazingly fun mother, who always wanted my sister and I to have the best that she could give. So for my sixteenth birthday she agreed to take me and my best friends Chelsea, Jessica, and Katrina to Myrtle Beach for the weekend. My mom allowed us to stay in our own hotel room (she and my aunt were next door); we went to dinner at Dick's Last Resort, we walked down the strip in tight pants and sequinned tops, we went to the Ripley's Haunted Mansion, and stayed up all night talking about boys.

     We all had a blast, but the reason this birthday has become so special to me is because it gave me wonderful memories to look back on with one of my best friends, Chelsea, who passed away at the age of 21. When I think of Chelsea, I have many fun memories of times we shared, but I always think of our first "grown up" weekend in Myrtle Beach.

Your Gonna Miss This Moment *Flip Flops*

       I have a confession to make… I am about as anti- shoe as you can get! Yep, I am serious. I hate most shoes! Since I guess high school really I have worn rainbows (flip flops) 98% of the time. Even last year when it snowed for two days; I just could not bring myself to wear real shoes! Now this is something that for years I have prided myself with. Rainbows are my favorite shoes and I have had very little use for any other pair. For church or when I need to really dress up I will go for dress shoes or boots- other than that no need!     

       Sunday as I was getting ready to take my son to a birthday party I donned my cute semi-dressy sweater, jeans, and you guessed it, my rainbows. (Flip flops)  As I looked in the mirror it hit me- I might just be getting too old to pull this off!

I thought about this all day long, and many hours of worry later, I called my mom and cried as I explained my revelation. She tried to comfort me without laughing hysterically, but ultimately agreed that maybe it was time that I  broaden my shoe selection.

          So it is with a grieving heart that I promise to buy some real shoes, and socks, and on my birthday I will put away my Rainbows for the entire winter. This much I can guarantee, I am gonna miss being young enough to wear flip flops all year long.

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I have been putting off the transition from crib to "big boy bed for about two months now. My reasoning was for one we had a lot of traveling to do September through November and because I am having a hard enough time sleeping since I am six months pregnant and huge! I was scared the endless nights of putting him back in the bed would be more than I could handle at this point.

One night about two weeks ago, we were traveling back home after spending the weekend with my parents, I decided to just try it one time and see how horrible it was! Most of the four hour car ride I talked about how cool Jimmy Jams new room was and his new big boy bed, with his super cool new sheets. I told him that "bear bear" his night time friend really wanted to sleep in the big boy bed and he needed Trace to sleep with him. Trace seemed ok with this idea, so when we got home we went ahead and put bear bear in the bed, brushed our teeth, got dressed, read a story, and said our prayers. He still seemed okay with the idea, so I tucked him in, kissed him goodnight and headed out. Three minutes later I peeked in, and he was still laying in the same spot with his sweet little eyes closed. Three hours later and he still had not moved an inch. I went to bed, hopeful, but not totally convinced. He woke up once for a milk refill and a diaper change and went right back to sleep. At 7 am the next morning I heard him start rolling around. Instead of rushing straight in like I wanted to, I decided to wait and see what he would do. He was quiet for about a minute and then whispered, "Momma, I ache up!" (I wake up) I was thrilled! I went in his room and swooped him up to give him a huge hug. He looked around his room and then to the bed and smiled a big smile and said "Momma big boy bed yeah!"

The past two weeks have been cake! The only small problems occur at nap time. He got out of bed once and jumped on the bed once. Other than that, this whole transition process what ten thousand times easier than I had been expecting it to be! Now if only potty training could go this smoothly!

Join me if you will for this walk down memory lane. Today we are going back to August 2007. My son Jimmy Jam was just a month old

and waking up all hours of the night. I was always tired as all get out and wondering how was I ever gonna live through this?

Then one night I woke up and he was still sleeping peacefully. As I lay there watching him sleep and I couldn't help myself I had to pick him up and rock my sweet little angel. A little over two years ago my crazy active preschooler was just a tiny little peanut.

My how time flies

Kristin's Wedding Present

So I have been SUPER broke lately and my sister is getting married in 6 weeks. Her bridal shower which I am hosting is in two weeks and I was really starting to panic. I knew I wasn't going to be able to actually by her something as nice as what a sister/ Matron of Honor should buy the bride. So I have been racking my brain trying to figure out something nice yet not so expensive and it hit me! A few months ago I dabbled in beading, and made a nice necklace for myself with my son's name and my team colors and she LOVED it! So I got the creative juices flowing and after a week of prep time and ordering a few beads that I needed... this is the finished product


In case you cannot see the middle is a slide with a elegant script "G"

I am so proud! Lol and now that I have made her one I am dying to make me a few more with matching bracelets and earrings! Great another hobby, my Super Hero will be so thrilled!

Fall is Coming

I am so excited at the cool down that has been happening the last two weeks here in NC. Too bad it isn’t like this year round. I feel like I have more energy now than I have since I got pregnant. Jimmy Jam and I have been to the park almost every morning for the past two weeks. It is such a welcome change! Fall is totally my favorite time of year! The colors of the leaves, the smell of the crisp, clean, cool air. It is just a fantastic time of year. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I cannot wait for it to get here! I love cooking pumpkin pies, the smell of cinnamon and homemade breads filling my kitchen. Oh I cannot wait! This year there is something else to look forward to when Thanksgiving rolls around; my sister is getting married the Sat. after Thanksgiving. I am really excited to see her all dressed up, she doesn’t get all dolled up very often! And even though I will be 8 months pregnant I am still going to get up in front of all those people and be her Matron of Honor! That part I am not particularly happy about, but what can ya do?

Remembering 9/11/01

On September 11, 2001 I was a Sophomore in highschool. That morning started out like any other. However, that was about to change. Mr. Reeves History class was soon interupeted by the loud speaker asking the teachers in the highschool wing to report to the Libriary followed by another message telling everyone to go to the gym for a special prayer service. We filed out of the room all a little confused but otherwise not too worried. why would we worry? There was no way we could imagine what tragic events were taking place.
That day my whole world was shaken. I had never heard of Bin Laden, and I had never heard anything about terrorist hatingAmerica and what this great nation stands for. Today I reflect back on that day and the days that followed, the victims, their families, the hero's that saved as many as they could. I remember the fear, the anger, the hopelessness; but I also remember thepride and determination that could be felt that day and those that followed. Today I also remember those who havefought and died trying to keep another 9/11 from happening. Today I remember and pray for this America, Home of the Free because of the Brave.

And I'm Back

Loving My Life

It's been awhile since I have blogged and lots of stuff has happened! I am now obsessed with Twilight for instance! lol That Stephanie Meyer, she is awesome in my book! Anyways, my lil boy is almost two! I cannot believe it! And my hubby and I have recently decided to start trying for another lil one very soon! I cannot wait! I am currently writing my first novel! Well not really my first, but hopefully the first that I will complete! And I am so happy that its beach weather here in NC! So much to be happy about and so much to be thankful for! I am just purely loving life right now!
 

Being Positive!

I am taking it one day at a time. Waking up each morning and deciding to have a good day. Making a point to tell myself that I am not depressed, that I am happy, and loving my life. And you know what... I think it is helping. Not every minute of the day, but overall; yeah, its helping! The power of positive... wow what a difference just a few words can make!

I am also making plans for the future, and seeing myself successfully completing the goals that I have set for myself. I have a long way to go, but at least I have taken the first steps, I am moving forward! That puts a smile on my face and hope in my heart!

AND SMACK

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Forget the past; it's dead and gone. Live for the future; it's alive and full of potential.


I just posted "Searching" and when I opened my blog to view it the text above was showing in the motto's for success widget. I think someone is trying to tell me something!

Searching

I am searching... what for you ask. I am searching for me. Where did I go? I am not the same person I use to be. I know everyone changes, but I don't even recognize "me"

I use to smile
I use to laugh
I use to do more than just breath.

Have you done anything good today?

Okay so I found a really awesome website that helps feed the hungry. It is www.thehungersite.com You don't have to sign up for anything or include your email address. All you have to do is click the donate button! All its costs you is a couple minutes of you life! Oh and you can come back and donate EVERYDAY! They also have the same concept for breast cancer, literacy, children's health, the rain forest, and animal rescue! You can help them all everyday!