So if you do not know my son, Austin, you are missing out. He is the cutest thing ever. At 2 years old, he is the smartest kid I know. So, the other night the movie The Polar Express came on TV, and we recorded it for Austin. He had never seen it and I just knew he would love it. Boy, was I right. He sat there completely mesmerized for the entire movie. He would get so excited watching the train and all the kids, it was great. So, at the end of the movie, the main little boy tells the audience how he always hears the bells ringing because he will always believe in Santa. The minute the movie was over and the credits started rolling, Austin walked over to my mom (AKA Katie Nana) sniffed three times, threw his head on the couch and began sobbing uncontrollably. He was so devastated that the movie was over, that he cried until his entire face was red and puffy. It was so sad but so funny.
He is just as passionate about his little friends as he is that movie! I have become very close to this gal at church who has a little girl a little older than Austin. Her name is Maggie and she is adorable. Well, we were over at their house tonight, because Leigh Ann was so kind to watch the boys for me. It was time to go and after some crying and struggling I finally got Austin in the car. The only problem was that for the 10 minute drive home all I heard coming from Austin was, "MAGGIE.......MAGGIE.......MAGGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I swear. It was the saddest thing ever. He called her name the whole way home.
So this is my first born son. This passionate little 2 year old bundle of love. It is smokin' crack crazy how much I love him!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Home at Last!
I am so excited I could scream! After 13 months of living on my parents basement, we are finally moving into our own house! We found this really cute, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, house for rent. It is so stinkin cute and there are so many possiblities! The outside is a pale yellowish color with white shutters. It has a cute little front porch with a swing! I KNOW!! Our landlord is putting new appliances in the kitchen and a new washer and dryer. They are also fencing in the back yard, which is about 1/2 acre for the boys to play in!. I am so excited! I have already started planning my decorating project. I have 2 twin beds that I am going to paint for the boys, and we are gonna paint our bedroom set as well. It seems the only furniture we need is for the living room. Anyway...we are going to have our own place and I couldn't be more excited!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Life in general
I know...but I am not going to apologize. I mean if you can't understand that life gets in the way when you have kids, then oh well. I have ebbn thinking a lot about life lately. I look at my beautiful children and see what a fun stage they are both in and wonder where the heck the time goes. I mean... weren't they born just yesterday? I remember...I was supposed to be at a 423 worship night on Feb.18, 2005 but instead I was heave ho-ing a baby out. I remember. Now he is coming up on 3 years old and I love him even more today than I did yesterday. Same thing with Hunter. He came so quickly and so easily, but still this little person and now he is walking all over the place and talking all the time.
Why do the changes in life make us sad sometimes? I always thought that growing up was the coolest thing ever, and I couldn't wait to get to those next levels of life. Now, as I see my children growing like weeds I miss those babies who needed me more than anything else. I guess that's how most parents feel when they see their children getting older. You like seeing them grow in their independence but you still wish you could rock them to sleep every night. I just wish as we grew we wouldn't push aside the needingness that we all have as children. Because as a parent it is nice to be needed every once in a while.
Why do the changes in life make us sad sometimes? I always thought that growing up was the coolest thing ever, and I couldn't wait to get to those next levels of life. Now, as I see my children growing like weeds I miss those babies who needed me more than anything else. I guess that's how most parents feel when they see their children getting older. You like seeing them grow in their independence but you still wish you could rock them to sleep every night. I just wish as we grew we wouldn't push aside the needingness that we all have as children. Because as a parent it is nice to be needed every once in a while.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Time for a catch up!
SO.......I know.....I suck at blogging. It seems to be the repetitive sentence. I can give all kinds of excuses like...I am mom. How's that? That would pretty much sum it all up! Although my friends, Kim and Jen, are both mom's too and they can put sentences together!!
I will try to catch everyone up on things that have gone on the past couple of months. I coached a girls softball team this summer. We were pretty good and actually ended up winning our league, which then meant that I would coach the All-Star team. We played in our tournament and didn't do so hot, but that's OK. My boys are growing so fast. It is sad! I mean, wasn't Austin just born yesterday? And when did I have Hunter??? It is just plain craziness. The boys are great. Austin will start Preschool this Fall and he is so excited about "his school". He is really a smart kid. You tell him something and it sticks with him. Like, for instance, we went to the Montgomery Zoo with all the kids at our church. Austin was having fun walking with the big kids and looking at all the animals. Hayden, (a bigger boy) says,"Look at that hyena!" To which Austin replies,"That's not a hyena, that's a Maned Wolf" So I am sitting there hearing this conversation between a fourth grader and a 2 yr old. I walk over and look at the sign, and wouldn't you know that it was a freaking maned wolf!!! He learned about them on Go Diego Go. So there...my kid is a genius!!!
Anyway, Hunter will be 1 next month. He is so stinkin cute I could eat him! He has these big blue eyes and blonde hair! I mean...Gerber baby all the way! He is crawling all over the place and is starting to say things like "uh oh" and "bye bye". He loves his big brother and they play so good together.
Aaron and I are doing good. I have kinda had the summer off because we don't do a kids program during the summer. Aaron has been doing things here and there with the kids, but it has been a pretty slow summer. We are trying to figure out where God is leading us at this point in our lives. We love being here and leading the kids, but at the same time, we know that this is not a career. We are exploring our options and would love your thoughts and prayers.
I will try to catch everyone up on things that have gone on the past couple of months. I coached a girls softball team this summer. We were pretty good and actually ended up winning our league, which then meant that I would coach the All-Star team. We played in our tournament and didn't do so hot, but that's OK. My boys are growing so fast. It is sad! I mean, wasn't Austin just born yesterday? And when did I have Hunter??? It is just plain craziness. The boys are great. Austin will start Preschool this Fall and he is so excited about "his school". He is really a smart kid. You tell him something and it sticks with him. Like, for instance, we went to the Montgomery Zoo with all the kids at our church. Austin was having fun walking with the big kids and looking at all the animals. Hayden, (a bigger boy) says,"Look at that hyena!" To which Austin replies,"That's not a hyena, that's a Maned Wolf" So I am sitting there hearing this conversation between a fourth grader and a 2 yr old. I walk over and look at the sign, and wouldn't you know that it was a freaking maned wolf!!! He learned about them on Go Diego Go. So there...my kid is a genius!!!
Anyway, Hunter will be 1 next month. He is so stinkin cute I could eat him! He has these big blue eyes and blonde hair! I mean...Gerber baby all the way! He is crawling all over the place and is starting to say things like "uh oh" and "bye bye". He loves his big brother and they play so good together.
Aaron and I are doing good. I have kinda had the summer off because we don't do a kids program during the summer. Aaron has been doing things here and there with the kids, but it has been a pretty slow summer. We are trying to figure out where God is leading us at this point in our lives. We love being here and leading the kids, but at the same time, we know that this is not a career. We are exploring our options and would love your thoughts and prayers.
Monday, June 4, 2007
WOW!
...so I guess it's fair to say that I officially suck at blogging!
I can't believe that I haven't done this in over a month. What the hey? Well...lots has happened. The boys are growing so fast. Hunter weighs a ton. I really wouldn't be surprised if he were over 25 pounds. He will be 10 months soon and, I swear, could win the Gerber Baby look-a-like contest. He is that cute! He is crawling around everywhere, and putting everything in his mouth. Austin is getting so growny!! He talks like he's 4. He can count to 10(some numbers in Spanish thanks to Dora and Deigo). He knows all his colors, although he does tend to get them mixed up every now and then. He knows his shapes. And I found out the other day that he can say the ABC's. I had no idea. I mean, yes we go over them from time to time, but he started singing the song and sang the whole thing. Needless to say my jaw was on the floor! He will more than likely start preschool in September. There is a 2 year old class and they teach the basic stuff. I think it will be great for him to be with other kids in a classroom setting. He really enjoys playing and learning.
As for me, I have been pretty busy. We took a trip to Nashville in May to see Aaron's mom and step dad. They flew into Nashville and we drove up. We stayed at this great resort right beside the Grand Ole Opry. It was nice getting out of town and being in a totally different place. The kids had a great time seeing the grandparents too! After we got back, I took off to Destin, FL to attend a friend's Bachlorette party. It was...different! I got a big awakening as to what the single life looks like these days! I truly felt like the old mama!! It was fun though. I enjoyed seeing friends that I haven't seen in a while! When I got home, I jumped right back into life. We had softball games to go to and then me and the boys went to Montgomery to visit Devan and the girls. Aaron was working on a big project and Wes was out of town, so it was just us girls! It was fun.
My softball team had been great this year. We have 2 games left, but we have already been named first place in the league. It has been a blast! Us being 1st place means that we will be coaching the All-Star team for the next couple of months. I am looking forward to it!
I can't believe that I haven't done this in over a month. What the hey? Well...lots has happened. The boys are growing so fast. Hunter weighs a ton. I really wouldn't be surprised if he were over 25 pounds. He will be 10 months soon and, I swear, could win the Gerber Baby look-a-like contest. He is that cute! He is crawling around everywhere, and putting everything in his mouth. Austin is getting so growny!! He talks like he's 4. He can count to 10(some numbers in Spanish thanks to Dora and Deigo). He knows all his colors, although he does tend to get them mixed up every now and then. He knows his shapes. And I found out the other day that he can say the ABC's. I had no idea. I mean, yes we go over them from time to time, but he started singing the song and sang the whole thing. Needless to say my jaw was on the floor! He will more than likely start preschool in September. There is a 2 year old class and they teach the basic stuff. I think it will be great for him to be with other kids in a classroom setting. He really enjoys playing and learning.
As for me, I have been pretty busy. We took a trip to Nashville in May to see Aaron's mom and step dad. They flew into Nashville and we drove up. We stayed at this great resort right beside the Grand Ole Opry. It was nice getting out of town and being in a totally different place. The kids had a great time seeing the grandparents too! After we got back, I took off to Destin, FL to attend a friend's Bachlorette party. It was...different! I got a big awakening as to what the single life looks like these days! I truly felt like the old mama!! It was fun though. I enjoyed seeing friends that I haven't seen in a while! When I got home, I jumped right back into life. We had softball games to go to and then me and the boys went to Montgomery to visit Devan and the girls. Aaron was working on a big project and Wes was out of town, so it was just us girls! It was fun.
My softball team had been great this year. We have 2 games left, but we have already been named first place in the league. It has been a blast! Us being 1st place means that we will be coaching the All-Star team for the next couple of months. I am looking forward to it!
Friday, April 20, 2007
Let's all join in the Hallelujah chorus!
I can not express how happy, nay, ecstatic that I am about Sanjaya's long awaited boot from American Idol. I am still upset at the fact that we, as American Idol fans had to be subjected to that kind of truly awful singing for the past 2 months! Paula was right in saying that the kid thrived on the fact that everyone hated him! I just don't get it. It was like watching a really bad freak show. The singing was terrible, the hair was worse, and lets not forget the fact that he is the prissiest one of the entire bunch. The whole thing was just sad.
On a lighter note, I was pleasantly surprised by my new favorite, Jordin Sparks! The girl has it. She really does. Every time she opens her mouth she gives me chills. She's young but mature and absolutely gorgeous. I think it will come down to her and Malinda Doolittle. In the end, I think Jordin will win for the simple fact that Malinda doesn't need American Idol to go on and have a fabulous career. Jordin also has the whole "pop star" look going on. We will see...
I had my first softball game with my girls team last night. I was in charge of getting the lineup and positions together, which is not too easy! You see we have about 7 players that aren't great. I have to figure out where to put them in the lineup, so that we have decent hitters all throughout the game. If you don't know softball, then you are totally lost right now. Anyway, I got it together and did an OK job of spreading them out. We started out great. Our pitcher was on fire, and our defense great! We were winning 3-2,and then...disaster! One of our girls made a small mistake and got all shook up about it. Well, instead of getting over it and playing ball, she got huffy and threw the ball away, causing the other team to score 4 runs. So, the game went on and it was the last inning. We were the home team so we got to bat last. We came in to bat with the score 8-4...we were the 4. Our girls never gave up. They were determined to win and stuck it out. With 2 outs, we were able to load the bases. Then we got a break when their pitcher choked. She ended up walking in the tying and winning runs. YEAH!! We won 9-8. Our girls were so excited. It was great. I must tell you...coaching is totally different from playing! I have always been the player. Being the coach is much harder because you really can't control ANYTHING on the field. I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I have decided that I may need medication to get through the rest of the season. More details later!!
God Bless
On a lighter note, I was pleasantly surprised by my new favorite, Jordin Sparks! The girl has it. She really does. Every time she opens her mouth she gives me chills. She's young but mature and absolutely gorgeous. I think it will come down to her and Malinda Doolittle. In the end, I think Jordin will win for the simple fact that Malinda doesn't need American Idol to go on and have a fabulous career. Jordin also has the whole "pop star" look going on. We will see...
I had my first softball game with my girls team last night. I was in charge of getting the lineup and positions together, which is not too easy! You see we have about 7 players that aren't great. I have to figure out where to put them in the lineup, so that we have decent hitters all throughout the game. If you don't know softball, then you are totally lost right now. Anyway, I got it together and did an OK job of spreading them out. We started out great. Our pitcher was on fire, and our defense great! We were winning 3-2,and then...disaster! One of our girls made a small mistake and got all shook up about it. Well, instead of getting over it and playing ball, she got huffy and threw the ball away, causing the other team to score 4 runs. So, the game went on and it was the last inning. We were the home team so we got to bat last. We came in to bat with the score 8-4...we were the 4. Our girls never gave up. They were determined to win and stuck it out. With 2 outs, we were able to load the bases. Then we got a break when their pitcher choked. She ended up walking in the tying and winning runs. YEAH!! We won 9-8. Our girls were so excited. It was great. I must tell you...coaching is totally different from playing! I have always been the player. Being the coach is much harder because you really can't control ANYTHING on the field. I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I have decided that I may need medication to get through the rest of the season. More details later!!
God Bless
Friday, April 13, 2007
I am back
So I guess I should explain. I totally bragged about this blogging thing being easier than I thought in an earlier post and then....2 weeks of no blogging! I know. But I can explain. You see, our household has been without Internet access for about a week. Add on top of that all the things I have had going on and you can see where I would have lost my way a little! So I apologize.
Our Passion play went amazing. Aaron did an amazing job portraying Jesus. It was very powerful and touching to many people. I had three songs to sing and it went very well. I even had a little ego boost when a lady in our church asked when I would cut my first CD. Yea...that felt good! My kids choir also sang on Palm and Easter Sunday's. They, of course, did great and made me very proud. The next week at choir practice, they loudly reminded me of our little bet we had made, concerning American Idol. So...now I have have to go audition somewhere. This should be interesting.
My girls softball team is getting better and better. We were supposed to have our first game this past Saturday, but it rained like cats and dogs. I am excited to see how they play in a game. They are really good during practice, but games are always different. One thing I am getting excited about, though! I have taken this little girl named Peyton on as a project. She has the most natural athletic talent that I have ever seen. She has only played one year of softball, but you would never know by seeing her play. She really reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger. So I have talked with her mother and expressed my interest in teaching her more with catching and hitting. This brought about another idea. Softball is a big deal in our small town. There are those that will drive 2 hours away to spend $45 on 30 minutes of coaching from a hitting coach or whatever. I know the game inside and out and can teach pretty much anyone. I am seriously considering starting a side business, teaching girls how to hit a fast pitch softball. I am very excited about the possibilities.
We had a great time yesterday with Dee and Wes and the girls. It was Stella Kate's 3rd birthday party. They were planning on having all the kids outside, but due to the out of the blue cold weather, it had to be inside. But it was still a great time. Stella Kate, of course, prissed around in her party dress that resembled the infamous Easter bubble suit that Dee wore back in the day. She got some great toys and had a beautiful Strawberry Shortcake cake. Seriously, the best cake I have ever seen. Happy Birthday Stinky!
We will all be going to Auburn today to see Jordan's Senior Project unveiling. She will be graduating this May and this pretty much decides if she will be considered a good graphic designer or not. So we are all going to be apart of what has been her "baby" for the past four years. We will be having dinner afterwards that will double as her "Congratulations" and birthday dinner. I ma looking forward to it all.
I have to comment on American Idol for just a minute. Have you ever been so freaking bored in your entire life?? I mean, this whole season is a total bore! I literally have to smack myself awake during some of the shows. I have to say that I am totally disgusted with votefortheworst.com. They are the ones responsible for Sanjaya still being on this show. I hope that they are proud of the fact that they are kicking off well deserving singers for a few minutes of stupid publicity. They all know Sanjaya sucks. It is just wrong that good singers are having to give up their dreams because of a bunch of idiots. There...I'm done.
God Bless
Our Passion play went amazing. Aaron did an amazing job portraying Jesus. It was very powerful and touching to many people. I had three songs to sing and it went very well. I even had a little ego boost when a lady in our church asked when I would cut my first CD. Yea...that felt good! My kids choir also sang on Palm and Easter Sunday's. They, of course, did great and made me very proud. The next week at choir practice, they loudly reminded me of our little bet we had made, concerning American Idol. So...now I have have to go audition somewhere. This should be interesting.
My girls softball team is getting better and better. We were supposed to have our first game this past Saturday, but it rained like cats and dogs. I am excited to see how they play in a game. They are really good during practice, but games are always different. One thing I am getting excited about, though! I have taken this little girl named Peyton on as a project. She has the most natural athletic talent that I have ever seen. She has only played one year of softball, but you would never know by seeing her play. She really reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger. So I have talked with her mother and expressed my interest in teaching her more with catching and hitting. This brought about another idea. Softball is a big deal in our small town. There are those that will drive 2 hours away to spend $45 on 30 minutes of coaching from a hitting coach or whatever. I know the game inside and out and can teach pretty much anyone. I am seriously considering starting a side business, teaching girls how to hit a fast pitch softball. I am very excited about the possibilities.
We had a great time yesterday with Dee and Wes and the girls. It was Stella Kate's 3rd birthday party. They were planning on having all the kids outside, but due to the out of the blue cold weather, it had to be inside. But it was still a great time. Stella Kate, of course, prissed around in her party dress that resembled the infamous Easter bubble suit that Dee wore back in the day. She got some great toys and had a beautiful Strawberry Shortcake cake. Seriously, the best cake I have ever seen. Happy Birthday Stinky!
We will all be going to Auburn today to see Jordan's Senior Project unveiling. She will be graduating this May and this pretty much decides if she will be considered a good graphic designer or not. So we are all going to be apart of what has been her "baby" for the past four years. We will be having dinner afterwards that will double as her "Congratulations" and birthday dinner. I ma looking forward to it all.
I have to comment on American Idol for just a minute. Have you ever been so freaking bored in your entire life?? I mean, this whole season is a total bore! I literally have to smack myself awake during some of the shows. I have to say that I am totally disgusted with votefortheworst.com. They are the ones responsible for Sanjaya still being on this show. I hope that they are proud of the fact that they are kicking off well deserving singers for a few minutes of stupid publicity. They all know Sanjaya sucks. It is just wrong that good singers are having to give up their dreams because of a bunch of idiots. There...I'm done.
God Bless
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