I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Promotion, Promotion

Here is the invitation! We all love Spongebob and watch faithfully. I think Nathan just likes his voice! I'm going to attempt to be creative and make his birthday cake and hopefully it will turn out. I'm so excited because my grandmother who didn't make it last year because she was sick is planning on coming this year!

My Baby is turning 2!

I just got done creating some nifty little birthday cards for Nathan's birthday party. Its not going to be as big of a deal as last year but we're going to host some pizza and casual hanging out at our new place! I have been slowly organizing all of my pictures of his life so far so that I can finish his scrapbook. Here are a couple from his life that I love!

Friends

Friends are good to have even when you are in the middle of your storm. Thank you friends and family for being there as we learn lessons daily from God. Thank you for holding our hands through our storm and even making us laugh when we want to cry. There is hope and the moment we let go is the moment our faith floats away. This is dedicated to Brandi because she says that I need to write more on this blog. Love ya girl!

Say A Little Prayer

I just have to share this because personally, I needed to experience this as it parallells something in my life. We as a family have been eating at the table alot. We turn the TV off, sit down and pray. Jon and I knew that Nathan would only learn by example, so we just prayed without him and eagerly awaited for the day when he would join us. So..........the last few nights he has finally folded his hands together and started to bow his head. Last night, however, he folded his hands and just as Jonny began to pray, he started jibber-jabbering along with his dad as if he was praying. It was so hard not to laugh but it was soooo cute. Then at the end we all said, "Amen" and he said it loud and clear! This is great, just when we think our kids don't care what we are doing, they surprise us with delight.

Thank you Father for teaching us patience as parents. Thank you for the little moments in life that open up doors to who you are. Thank you for Nathan, for he is seeing you through our lives. Amen

Almost 2...Whats with the Do?

Okay, I'll admit I have tried to trim Nathan's hair a few times. I mean, come on, he's a boy and a curly head, how can you mess up his hair? Well, with little man's 2nd birthday coming up, I figured I should at least let a professional hair stylist do the damage. I am often reminded of my younger years when my creative side (or maybe just adventurous side) got a hold of me and I took my mom's sewing scissors and chopped off my baby sister's only curl. I guess I just like change and new beginnings. Well, maybe this weekend I'll take him to the beauty college for a bargain cut!

Congrats Megan!!!!!!

Last night, I finally got to checking my voicemail after a few days and my friend Megan had called. (Megan and I were college roommates and best friends in college.)She called to tell me that she was 6 1/2 weeks pregnant! YEAH!!!! Her and her husband Eric have been trying for years to have a little one and she has braved through some heavy storms including having to attend baby shower after another! With God's strength and prayers from friends and family, they finally did it. She sounded a little nervous and cautious but Im so excited for them and know that God is going to do some amazing things in their life. I love you Poopie

Goin' To The Chapel........

On February 2nd, my sister Bride 2 Be and her maids went to David's Bridal to find and try on our dresses. She just had one requirement....they have to be apple red. Oh what fun it was to go through the thousands of size 2-10 dresses and look for something for the plus size beauties. Well, luckily, Im not the only cushy maid and we found our prize dresses. The bridesmaids are me (Matron of Honor), Jennifer Goodrich (Doug's Sister), Hannah Bolen (Friend of Me and Jennae), Amy Courchaine (Me and Jennae's Cousin-Not Pictured), Amy Pannett (Friend of the Family), and Junior Bridesmaid Nicole Pannett (Amy's Sister). We had so much fun that day despite our persnickety store helper. Well, 3 more months and the big day will be here. Im so excited for Joug and Dennae!This is my dress!!!!!!!!

BEING SICK

MEDICINE:$20
GOING TO THE DOCTOR $40
BEING SICK AS A COUPLE: ANNOYING NOT PRICELESS
It started as a simple allergy cough. I was out of work on Thursday with a fever and just miserable. Then I got enought strength to go to work for half of a day on Friday (which my supervisor wasnt too happy about) and came home and crashed. So Jonny said he was started to feel sick and by days end he had a high grade fever. Thanks to Mom she bailed us out with Nathan. I hate pawning him off like that but we were destined to sleep that night. I woke up around 5am and told Jonny he should call in for worship because he still had a fever and we needed to go to the doctor. So he did (Sorry, B, we learned later that you had someone else cancel) Anyways, Im feeling a little better but my ribs hurt from coughing and Jonny's temp is going down. Oh Well, what doesnt kill our marriage only makes it stronger, right?

Mi Hermano!

Just Another Something To Do

This is my second blog spot. Okay I'll admit, I forgot my password and login for the other. So I am going to be a copy cat of my sister and friends and do this blog thing. I think its better than myspace, personally.

I am a mother of a beautiful son that God has given me and a wife of a wonderful man that loves me for who I am, even when Im bossy. I am going to be a matron of honor this June for my little sis who has finally landed on the love moon. I work for the county (KINGS) and pay my debt to society by helping people get aid. I actually like my job and hope to move up the ladder. I am a Christian and involved with the music at church.

Okay, signing off to watch American Idol.