Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Bullet Points of Randomness

I was having a hard time coming up with something quick to blog about today so here's a short summary of randomness.

Tomorrow: my two babies, Jonah and Noah, go to Shampooches to have their monthly hair cut.

Feeling: Very tired -- I got up this morning about 4:30, headed to the gym for an hour training session with Jay and Steve, then did 30 minutes of cardio, took a shower, went to work, and ate WAY too much for lunch. So now I'm feeling like a nap! ;-)

Happy Because: today is Josh's (my brother) birthday ... He's celebrating his wonderful 27 years of life.

Today I: have been really busy at work.

Laundry: is up-to-date ... I have one load in the washer, and one load in the dryer. No dirty clothes, and all the clean ones have been put in their designated places.

Something I know: Jesus loves me!

Currently reading: Bible

Wanting: to take a vacation with my husband, brother, mom, and dad to somewhere tropical after tax season.

Favorite gadget: cell phone

Thankful that: Jay is exercising with me!

Wondering why: everyone in my house always assumes that I'll take care of everything.

Care to fill in any of these with your own answers?

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

FRIENDSHIP

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.
I came across this quote this past weekend. I must have read it over five times. Something about those words brought me to a place where I really evaluated those people who I consider to be important in my life. I often don't take the time to thank them for simply being who they are ... for holding such a special and loyal place in my heart. But I want you to know that I thank God for you, and I love you!

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

DECEMBER Pictures

I must say that I was horrible about taking pictures over Christmas ... My brother was here for almost the whole month, and I don't have one picture of he and I together during the holidays. I also don't have any pictures from Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. But here's what I do have ... so ENJOY!



Baby John's 1st Birthday ... His mom did a wonderful job of making a homemade SpongeBob cake for him!
Yum Yum!

Here Jamie ... Do you want some?

Christmas at Grandma Peggie's House

Jay and his Aunt Michelle


Talon opening his presents ... I'm trying to open this game for him, but I'm not having much luck!

Talon outside trying out his new camera he got for Christmas!

Monday, January 7, 2008

Goodbye 2007 ... Hello 2008

Wow! It is so wild to think that 2007 is already over, and we've begun a new year. It is also somewhat disconcerting to think TAX SEASON is back again. ;-)

There are so many wonderful things that happened in 2007 ... getting MARRIED in March, taking a vacation to PLAYA DEL CARMEN in May, Talon coming to stay the SUMMER with us in June, seeing the BILTMORE HOUSE for my birthday, getting a NEW HOME from Mom and Dad, and the list goes on. God has truly blessed us with so much, and we are so thankful for everything.

One of the things that I am most thankful for is my HUSBAND. I can't begin to tell you how his perspective on life and attitude towards life challenges me. Our life is not without disagreements, but for the most part, we really complement each other. His work ethic and dedication to his job is something that I've come to admire and respect instead of viewing it as intrusive.

I'm looking forward to what 2008 holds ... Jay and I have joined the gym together as a way to not only exercise but spend time with each other. We start our personal training sessions tomorrow morning at 5:30 with Steve. I had to explain to Steve that I'm not much of a morning person so just bear with me. We've also made a promise to start saving more money this year and strive to payoff his car in less time than financed. We would love to start a family together, but so far, God has not blessed us with a little one. I guess it's all in His timing so I just keep praying. I am going to post some pictures from the month of December so stay tuned.