Blessings Abound

A Work in Progress

2011-02-10T21:45:00.001-05:00

These pieces of fabric will become Sophie's Birthday Outfit. The most tedious part of sewing for me is cutting the fabric. Now that's finished!

Sister and Brother

2011-02-10T15:19:00.001-05:00

What do you think? Do they look alike?

Wordless Wednesday

2011-02-09T15:15:00.002-05:00

A Twist on Sand in the Sand Table

2011-02-07T10:00:00.000-05:00

Sophie received a Sand and Water Table for Christmas last year. During the snow, I put snow in the sand side for sensory play. She LOVED it! After seeing this post, and then this post, I knew that Sophie needed to play with flour. Outside. In her sand table. This would be after she played with the flour that morning. Needless to say she had fun :). She was covered. Of course she was eating it!!

Chunky Junk

2011-02-05T23:28:00.000-05:00

You may be wondering what Chunky Junk is exactly. I'll let them tell you: "Chunky Junk is a subsidiary of Lovoso, which specializes in hand-made jewelry from Dehli, India. We partner with a group of ladies there, buying their beautiful jewelry and selling them here in the United States. All of our jewelry is bought using fair trade business practices. " How awesome is that?!?!I love the heart

Wordless Wednesday

2011-02-02T22:43:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday to ME!!

2011-01-30T22:50:00.000-05:00

I was blessed with another year in my thirties on Friday. Birthdays are a lot different now than they were in college. In college, I was abducted while hiking with friends in the woods at night, blindfolded, and thrown in a trunk. I was then driven to an undisclosed location for a surprise birthday party. That was definitely a surprise!! Thankfully I didn't pee in my pants :D. Sophie kept telling

Toddler Sewing Basket

2011-01-28T22:41:00.000-05:00

I absolutely LOVE this idea of a toddler sewing basket. It's something that you can add items to as they get older and master certain tasks. The possibilities are endless!! I try to sew when Sophie is napping because she has to climb on sit at the table and play with my sewing notions and fabric. This would be perfect to keep her occupied while I'm sewing. Here are some blogs and their variations

SnookySmiles Photography

2011-01-27T18:39:00.000-05:00

We were very blessed to have met Melody of SnookySmiles Photography in the Summer (I think!) of 2008 at Concerts on the Green in Davidson. I knew that after waiting so long to have a child, I wanted to have it documented. Melody's Bellies and Babies Package was the perfect way to make that happen. I love how pictures tell a story, and we needed to tell the story of God's goodness and faithfulness

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-26T00:07:00.000-05:00

Better Late Than Never

2011-01-20T00:06:00.000-05:00

Inky Chic Blue Birth AnnouncementShutterfly has personalized baby announcements.View the entire collection of cards. It was so sweet, and yet crazy, to look back a mere 3 months and see how much he has changed. He's already rolling over to one side. The only thing getting in the way of rolling from back to belly is his arm! For the most part he's sleeping through the night. Sophie just adores

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-19T00:01:00.003-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-12T23:58:00.002-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-12T00:14:00.002-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-05T23:55:00.004-05:00

Home

2010-12-29T23:24:00.000-05:00

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same." Home. Family. Friends. Love. We were blessed to be able to spend several days with our dear friends who now live in the Volunteer State (we don't hold that against them) in December. They crashed at our house on their way to visit family in Virginia, and then

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T13:18:00.000-05:00

By charmed_4eva_2008 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and

2010 Family Christmas Card

2010-12-08T21:18:00.001-05:00

Christ Wishes Religious Christmas CardGet custom photo Christmas cards online at Shutterfly.com.View the entire collection of cards.

Thanksgiving: A Weekend Trip

2010-11-22T23:24:00.001-05:00

The weekend before Thanksgiving we hopped in the car, dropped off the pup, and headed to Wake Forest. It's never long enough. I don't know that one week would be long enough though. We were so blessed to be able to do life with these dear friends. Oh how I miss them! Of course I didn't take enough pictures. But here are some of the ones I did take. Having tea with the Princesses Oh, T. I miss you

Wordless Wednesday - Tummy Time

2010-11-17T15:54:00.002-05:00

Thanksgiving Ideas - Too Cute Not to Share!

2010-11-17T15:49:00.000-05:00

I am so excited about Thanksgiving this year. Ron's brother and sister-in-law are spending Thanksgiving with us! In the process of deciding on the menu, my mind jumped to decorations. The year before last we spent Thanksgiving in Kentucky. Last year we spent the day with dear sweet friends in Wake Forest. I haven't needed decorations for Thanksgiving. Of course I will set out our Pilgrim salt and

Tis the Season

2010-11-15T23:50:00.000-05:00

Wow. Where has November gone? I’m not complaining. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of my favorite holidays. I love gathering friends and family together, eating our holiday favorites, staying up way too late catching up, and laughing until our sides hurt. I also enjoy getting the mail in November and December. There is nothing better than going to your mailbox, seeing

Wordless Wednesday

2010-11-10T22:58:00.000-05:00

Creative Outlet

2010-11-09T21:16:00.000-05:00

Right before Sophie was born, I decided that I would try my hand at sewing. When I was little I loved getting into my Mom's sewing notions and looking at all the fabrics. I didn't know how to sew though. Like everything, it takes practice, but I love it! There are so many cute patterns for sell on Etsy, as well as free tutorials on the web. The possibilities are endless! Fleece Booties

Trick or Treat

2010-11-07T23:37:00.000-05:00

For the first time EVER, Daddy was able to join us for Trick-or-Treating!! I was very excited. Taking out two littles just seemed way too overwhelming for me. We had a repeat Bumblebee and a Baby Giraffe this year. Super S barely fit into her outfit but we made it work. Little E was the cutest little giraffe I've ever seen! How long do you think these will last? Not so sure. That didn't last

Denver Days

2010-11-01T16:06:00.000-04:00

God is a God of the details. One of the items on my Baby Preparation To-Do List was to find someone to watch Sophie when I went into labor. We don't have family in the area, and no one was planning on being here for the birth. This was stressing me out!! We had never left Sophie overnight before and the only people who have ever watched her are my parents and the Coopers (love you guys!).

The Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-30T16:48:00.000-04:00

While my in-laws were still here we ventured out to find a pumpkin patch. Ron had heard of one in South Charlotte, so we loaded up the van (we were renting for the day while the Acura was getting the brakes fixed) and headed to: She loved picking up pumpkins and carrying them around. Her first wagon ride with Grandpa. Although she really wanted to stand in the wagon, she obeyed and sat as

Welcome to the World

2010-10-26T22:11:00.003-04:00

Joshua Elias8 lbs 9 oz and 21 inchesborn on October 3rd at 3:02 pm (Scroll down to read his birth story. If you'd rather not, enjoy the pictures :). ) First bath Footprints He's had a long day :). I was starving! Eli was on the bed and Soph laid down next to him. So sweet! She loves her little brother. Melt.my.heart. She loves to kiss her brother! So sleepy Going home! It was Saturday

Kure Beach

2010-10-26T22:10:00.000-04:00

Hubby decided we needed a mini-vacation before our little man arrived. He had several free nights in a hotel that he earned from his other hotel stays with work. He didn't have to twist my arm. The debate was whether we go to the mountains or to the beach. While I longed for the cool of the mountains, I LOVE the ocean. After weighing our options we decided to head to Wilmington. Once we were

Tutorial Tuesday

2010-09-07T10:44:00.000-04:00

So I totally made that up, I think. Anyway, I just had to share this tutorial. As soon as I saw it I knew that the printable was going in my daughters new room. It's going right over these. I can't wait! I've enjoyed making a room that she can "grow into". I'll post pictures as soon as we're finished. It really can't be too much longer because her brother will be here before we know it! Enjoy

Wordless Wednesday

2010-08-04T23:08:00.000-04:00

What Did You Do?

2010-08-04T23:06:00.001-04:00

Any guesses? Sophie loves to get into the drawers in the office. On this occasion she found an ink pad!! Thankfully it was washable. Silly girl.

Mother's Day Weekend

2010-08-04T23:02:00.000-04:00

For Mother's Day this year, Ron and Sophie surprised me with a trip to the beach. While we love Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, it's not so close to where we are anymore. After talking to co-workers, Ron decided Myrtle Beach was the place. What we didn't know was that it was the first weekend of Bike Week. Thankfully we were still able to find a hotel!

8 Months Old

2009-10-26T00:36:00.003-04:00

I can't believe she is already 8 months old. Where does the time go? Although the picture I posted might not be the most flattering (although she is pretty cute regardless!), this is what I see a lot. Ron likes it call it her "Baby Zombie". She grabs both sides of your face and tries to "eat" you. It is pretty funny to watch! Of course now you have to watch out for her razor sharp teeth. She

Pumpkin in the Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-20T22:48:00.002-04:00

On our recent visit to Kentucky, Sophie got to visit Huber's for the first time. She seemed to enjoy her time in the Pumpkin Patch.

6 Months

2009-09-06T23:11:00.010-04:00

Here is a little photo review of Sophie's first six months. She is growing by leaps and bounds! Every week she is doing something new. Although lately it's been more like every day! She has two teeth coming in on the bottom, gets up on her hands and knees and starts rocking back and forth, has been army crawling/scooting since about 4.5 months, is trying to pull up on everything, pulled herself

Organic or Not Organic...That is the Question

2009-08-27T17:43:00.000-04:00

I am part of the HCD Survey Panel and have been participating in MediaCurves.com studies. MediaCurves.com conducts many surveys testing TV commercials. They just conducted a study with 308 viewers of a news clip featuring a recent study which claims there is no added nutritional value in organic food products revealed that the majority (65%) will not change their purchasing behaviors. The study

Way Too Long...

2009-07-12T22:33:00.003-04:00

Wow. It has been over one month since I've posted anything. Sorry! Here's a little slide show of Sophie from 12 to 16 weeks. She is a mover and shaker these days.

First Pool Experience

2009-06-06T00:20:00.002-04:00

Our neighborhood has a community pool (although we never take advantage of it). Our friends across the park celebrated their anniversary and his birthday with a pool party. It was a little cool so Ron and I didn't get in, but I put Sophie in her little bathing suit so she could put her feet in. On the way down..."Daddy, what are you doing to me?""COLD!!""No thanks. I'm done."She did not care for

Ellie

2009-06-02T12:49:00.004-04:00

I was kind of excited that Ellie was due for shots this month because I wanted to see how much she weighed. She is no longer a baby puppy that I can pick up and hold in my arms. Although she thinks she is sometimes. Ron and I made guesses as to how much she weighed. He's usually right on when Sophie goes to Dr, but this was not the case with Ellie. Any guesses?I think it's funny that both babies

Our First Strawberry

2009-06-02T11:46:00.002-04:00

I was very excited to see that our strawberry plants were growing fruit! Here is our first strawberry. For Christmas, Ron bought me an awesome book called A Slice of Organic Life which suggests growing strawberries in hanging baskets. I especially thought this was a great idea because last year our puppy dug up all of the plants and herbs that I planted. So we're giving it a try.It wasn't what I

The Drive-In

2009-05-23T11:23:00.002-04:00

We had tried to have a date night while my Mom was in town, but it didn't work out. On the days that Ron got home from work at a decent time, Sophie was super fussy. Of course that was partly my fault. I just couldn't resist the chicken enchiladas my Mom made for us while she was here. They were very yummy! Since we couldn't make that happen, we decided we would go to the drive-in. You can't beat

Visiting with the Joyce's

2009-05-16T11:06:00.002-04:00

The weekend of May 16th was quite busy for us. We went to pick up my Mom at the airport and then were blessed to get to visit with the Joyce's. They had spent the day at the race track in Concord, letting M get her first taste of what Race Day at the track was like. We were excited that they thought to come visit us since they were so close! Although I knew that I missed our family back in WF,

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

2009-05-12T10:04:00.005-04:00

Since before we moved to the area we had wanted to visit the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. I had wanted to visit on Mother's Day, but Ron had to work, so we didn't go. To make it up to me, he took a day "off" so we could visit the Garden. (It's never really a day off because the phone is always on and someone always calls.) We started the day eating lunch at Jersey Mike's. I am so glad I can eat

Such a Cutie!

2009-05-11T09:51:00.000-04:00

Can you tell that I love pink and green? Sophie is growing so fast, we are quickly running out of clothes that actually fit her. This is especially the case with sleepers. We were walking around Concord Mills one day when I saw this sleeper in the window at the Carter's Outlet. Thankfully we had a coupon! Sophie needed to eat so we were heading to the nursing room while Ron was going to check out

Johnny Jump Up

2009-05-09T22:44:00.002-04:00

Sophie LOVES to stand and jump when we hold her. It's a great workout for our arms, but sometimes we need a break. I remembered that we bought a Johnny Jump Up from Meijer the last time we were in Louisville. I read on the box that it was for 4 months+. I decided to put it together anyway and give it a try. She definitely needs to grow into it before we can use it! She was so cute sitting in it

Thumb Sucking

2009-05-09T15:00:00.004-04:00

On Sunday, Sophie actually got her thumb in her mouth! Since the day after she was born (I really didn't get to see her the day she was born to know) she would suck on her fist with her thumb clasped tightly under her four fingers. We don't think she meant to do it. But she did it again on Monday and I took a picture of her doing it (see above). I would much rather her suck on her paci than her

Mommy's Photo Shoot

2009-05-07T22:17:00.001-04:00

So sweet!I LOVE this face!She's ready to go work for her Daddy. She'd probably do a better job than some of his employees :).So innocent."Mommy, stop taking pictures of me and changing my clothes. I'm hungry!"

Car Show

2009-05-06T22:24:00.004-04:00

As we were trying to find something to eat after picking strawberries, we came across a car show in Mooresville. Of course we stopped!I miss my Jetta!Ron and his brother looking at one of the cars.Sophie at her first car show!I couldn't pass up this picture at dinner :).

9 weeks and 6 days - Two Month Check-Up

2009-05-05T14:02:00.006-04:00

The day began as any other day, except for my killer headache. I woke up with the same headache that I went to bed with (and had when Sophie woke up to eat in the middle of the night). We were short on time for our 8:30 appointment, so I didn't have time to eat breakfast. Usually this isn't a horrible thing, I just eat lunch earlier. We get to the office, sign-in, wait, go back, and find out my

Strawberries

2009-05-02T22:18:00.002-04:00

Visiting with My Aunt Jenni and Uncle Cameron

2009-05-02T10:43:00.001-04:00

One of the hardest things about not living close to family is that some of them haven't met Sophie yet (and they are all dying to meet the little cutie pie). Ron's brother and sister-in-law came to visit the first weekend in May. We we ate at Matt's Chicago Dog for lunch, then headed to Davidson's Town Day, and then home to await Ron's arrival from his meeting. Once he got home we headed to pick

Granny-Great and Papa-Great

2009-04-29T22:01:00.000-04:00

Sophie has had more visitors in her short life than we have our entire time in NC. We love it! Granny and Papa are big on surprise visits. They first surprised us when Sophie was two weeks old. My Dad told Ron that a van had just pulled into our driveway. We weren't expecting anyone. A few minutes later, Granny and Papa were at our door. We had a sweet visit with them, and they were hooked.

Dan Nicholas Park

2009-04-26T21:35:00.002-04:00

Today was a big day for Sophie. She went for her first hike, and her first park experience. We were scouting the park out to see if Ron should have a GM and families get together here next month. They have a petting zoo, lake, putt-putt golf, a playground, gem mining, carousal, aquarium, and paddle boats. I was excited about the gem mining until I realized it was touristy gem mining and not what

Two Months Old Today!

2009-04-22T19:48:00.005-04:00

At two months, Sophie...can hold her head up pretty well. She still has her bobble head moments, but for the most part she does great.is smiling at us. She has the cutest open mouth smile!is laughing (I think) or is at least trying to. But I guess it could be gas.loves to stand and jump when we hold her in our laps. She mainly jumps with her Daddy.is not really interested in her paci.will sleep

Earth Day

2009-04-22T19:17:00.005-04:00

What did you do to celebrate Earth Day? When I was in school I loved Earth Day because we didn't really do anything that day. Most of our class time was spent planting flowers or saplings outside, picking up trash around the school or along the road. It was a fun day. We probably learned about recycling, global warming, and what we could do to make a difference. Are you wondering what I did on

Meeting Sophie...

2009-04-21T15:17:00.005-04:00

We are thinking about opening a Bed and Breakfast in our home. Just kidding. Although we probably could with all the family and friends who have come and are coming to meet Sophie. We love it though. It always makes me sad when everyone leaves and the house is quiet once again. One thing that having a baby has taught me (one of many things) is that it is okay for my house to not be perfectly

I LOVE Spring!

2009-04-18T15:53:00.005-04:00

I looked out my back window this morning and saw this beautiful yellow Iris! They are blooming!! I received them last year from a great friend (Thanks, Stephnie!) while we still lived in Wake Forest. I planted them here in hopes of some blooms. Last year we only had leaves. This year I was super excited to see buds. And now they are blooming! I LOVE Spring!!Yellow IrisPurple IrisMore blooming

One Month (6 weeks and 6 days)

2009-04-14T17:38:00.005-04:00

Sophie at one month:Big yawn.Tummy time at its finest.Cute little bottom.Today Sophie had her One Month appointment. The second HepB shot has to be given one month after the first HepB shot. Since most babies receive their first HepB shot in the hospital, one month coincides with the babies one month. In our case, Sophie had her shot on March 12th so we went today for her one month well-check.

Spring Photos

2009-04-12T21:34:00.007-04:00

Last Sunday we had beautiful weather! Ron had just mowed the grass, so I couldn't resist taking our little girl outside and snapping some photos. Ellie even joined us for a few.Isn't she just the cutest?

Who Knew?

2009-04-12T21:11:00.003-04:00

I was just on our local Mommies site and found some interesting uses for breastmilk. It is not as crazy as the site I found of some woman trying to make cheese with her breastmilk (I was searching for how to increase my supply and came across her site - weird). If you happen to try any of these, please let me know how they work!Eye infections: Squirt in an open or closed eye. If the eye is closed

First Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-11T17:12:00.005-04:00

Our Neighborhood hosted an Easter Egg hunt on April 4th for all the neighborhood children. Although we knew Sophie wouldn't be walking around searching for eggs this year, we thought it would fun to meet our neighbors. Sophie was a big hit! It was a tad too chilly for her so we didn't stay too long. We thought it was very smart on their part to have different sections for specific age groups. Of

First Trip...

2009-04-03T22:11:00.008-04:00

to the Emergency Room.On Sunday, March 29 we made our first trip to the ER. When we started the day I could not have imagined that it would end in the ER. For the past week Sophie had a stuffy nose. She now despises the nasal aspirator and saline spray/drops. She never developed a fever, so I just tried to keep her nose clear and she slept in her carrier to keep her elevated. That evening she

Adventures in Cloth Diapering

2009-04-02T21:30:00.005-04:00

I knew while I was pregnant that I wanted our baby to be a cloth diaper baby. Yes, I wanted to save money, but I mainly wanted to do it for health reasons. I didn't want all the chemicals to touch my baby's bottom and sensitive parts. Well, as with everything else with this baby, we didn't start out in cloth diapers. As a matter of fact, Sophie is only a part-timer. I just can't bring myself to

The Many Faces of Sophie Grace

2009-03-26T12:02:00.008-04:00

This child has some of the funniest faces. Sometimes we just sit and watch her. She keeps us laughing. Unfortunately I am not quick enough to capture all of them, but here are a few. Feel free to come up with your own captions :). She definitely makes the sleepless nights worth it. Enjoy!

Visitors

2009-03-18T09:05:00.002-04:00

Not to mention several of our neighbors, and we can't forget Grandpa and Grandma Cornelison who stayed with us while we were in the hospital. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of them with Sophie because only two people were allowed in to see her at a time.

"My List of Firsts" by Sophie

2009-03-17T23:02:00.002-04:00

My first flowers - from Ms. Kristie and the Papa John's CrewThe first time Mommy put me in my car seat.My first outing - to Mommy's DoctorMy first visit to the Doctor. It was cold being naked.My first package. Thank you, Ms. Becca. I can't wait to play with Raelyn and Bright.

Two Weeks (and one day)

2009-03-12T16:35:00.003-04:00

Ron was not able to go with me to Sophie's two week appointment because of the new store opening and all that entailed. Thankfully my Dad came back for the week to help me out and spend time with his favorite granddaughter. Thanks, Dad!Here are Sophie's stats at her two week appointment:Weight: 8 lbs 10 ozHeight: 20.5 inchesHead: 14.25 inchesShe also received her HepB shot :(. Before she was born

One Week Old

2009-03-04T23:18:00.000-05:00

First "Bath"

2009-03-04T22:38:00.000-05:00

Pre-bath, very snuggly.Cleaning behind the ears.One-eyed Sophie, the piratess.Yummy fingers.Help me!Ellie was checking on Sophie because she was crying.All clean.Her eyes are open. A rarity.

Home

2009-03-01T22:02:00.000-05:00

After boarding at the hospital on Saturday, February 28th, we were not certain whether or not we would be able to take Sophie home on Sunday. We were hoping and praying, but we had not heard if her CBC was showing anything. Usually the doctors did their rounds early in the morning, but on Sunday their schedule was different. No one could tell us anything, so we just hung out with our little one.

He Is Faithful!

2009-02-27T23:35:00.010-05:00

IT'S A GIRL!!!On Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8:41 p.m., we welcomed Sophia Grace into the world. She weighed 8 lbs 3 oz (or 8 lbs 1 oz after fluid) and was 20 inches long.Her due date was February 23rd, so at our Tuesday appointment the NP stripped my membranes to get things moving. It worked. After having gone to bed at 1:30 Wednesday morning (we were doing last minute things trying to

40 Weeks

2009-02-23T22:42:00.002-05:00

Apparently the baby didn't get the memo that today was my due date. Tomorrow is our 40 week midwife appointment. I am hoping that this will be our last appointment. And so we wait...

Prayer Requests in Pictures

2009-02-18T20:23:00.006-05:00

That we would rely on Him during this new chapter. His strength alone will get us through the sleepless nights and hormonal ups and downs.That this journey will bring us closer together and not tear us apart. That we would remember to order our lives well and not put the baby first before God or each other.For Baby: That he or she would be healthy, strong, peaceful, and joyful. That the labor and

Update on the Baby Room

2009-02-18T19:46:00.005-05:00

With less than one week until my due date, I was dying to get the baby's room semi-complete. At this point, I'm really uncomfortable and just want to know whether this baby is a boy or a girl. Even Ellie seems to know it's a baby, and not a puppy (concluded during a non-scientific experiment). We are pre-registered at CMC-Main, the bags are packed, we have a boy outfit and a girl outfit, and the

Crib Skirt

2009-02-18T19:30:00.007-05:00

The process...Ron said there was too much pink in the fabric for it to be neutral, so I added a brown border along the bottom.Sewing the border onto the fabric. I'm thinking, "What did I get myself into?"My "helper" puppy who wouldn't leave my side.The border is on. Now to figure out the pleat...

Finally...

2009-02-04T00:06:00.004-05:00

We finally got SNOW!!! Ellie has enjoyed playing in the snow. She ran laps around the backyard. She would get cold, come in, warm up, and beg to go outside again. According to the weather man we weren't supposed to get anything but flurries. It may or may not be around in the morning, so we decided to go ahead and play a little bit even though it was close to midnight.Ron and Ellie playing in the

Maternity Pictures

2009-01-15T13:04:00.003-05:00

If by chance you live in the Lake Norman area, I highly recommend Melody to do your pictures. Her website is http://snookysmiles.dotphoto.com so check her out. She was amazing! Thanks, Melody!!

1 Samuel 1:27-28

2009-01-15T11:28:00.003-05:00

Birth Plan

2009-01-14T23:51:00.002-05:00

Just to warn you, this may be too much information for you. If you think it may be then I advise you to stop reading this post. I would greatly appreciate your prayers as we get closer to seeing our precious little one and holding them in our arms. I can't wait to meet him or her! At the same time, it's pretty quiet around here (well, except from the occasional whine or bark from our almost one

I Got Mine, Did You?

2009-01-14T01:19:00.004-05:00

For your coupon for a free bottle of Suave go to Suavenomics anytime today until 11:59 PM eastern standard time. The coupon will be good for one free bottle of Suave shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, styling aid, body wash, or body lotion (up to $3 value). The coupon will be mailed, one coupon per household, and you must be at least 18 years old to be eligible.Go here right now before it's too

I Need Your Input...

2009-01-09T23:48:00.004-05:00

This coming Monday marks six weeks until my due date. It's scary and exciting all at the same time! I'm trying to come up with a playlist for my iPod and would love your input. I'm thinking a good mixture of mellow and upbeat songs would be perfect to help me through the labor process. Did any of you play music during labor and delivery? If you did, was it helpful? Although I am putting effort

Nursery - A Work In Progress...

2009-01-07T23:56:00.008-05:00

It seems that my check list for what needs to be accomplished before Baby C arrives keeps growing and growing. There are so many little things that we still need. I know that everything will come together, but it still stresses me out a little. One thing that I can check off the list is Painted Nursery. Of course we're having a baby during a busy time in the pizza business. Most weeks consist of

And the Winner Is...

2009-01-02T09:13:00.002-05:00

ME!!!I am still in shock. What a blessing this will be. I was just looking at cloth diapers last night and had some in my shopping cart but then the internet went out. What a wonderful surprise this was! Thank you so much to The Cloth Diaper Whisperer for offering this giveaway. Be sure to go over and check out their blog. Ellie was even mentioned in the blog :).

Hilarious

2008-12-29T16:56:00.001-05:00

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You Could Win...

2008-12-28T15:17:00.002-05:00

A complete Cotton Diapering Kit from Bummis!I am very excited about this giveaway. As some of you know, we are planning on cloth diapering when our baby is born in February. It's amazing how much money you can save! It would be awesome if we won so that we didn't have to buy them ourselves. Of course it would be awesome if you won too! Click here to visit the blog and enter the contest. Let me

From Our Family To Yours...

2008-12-24T22:20:00.005-05:00

Merry Christmas!"On this side of eternity, Christmas is still a promise. Yes, the Savior has come, and with him peace on earth, but the story is not finished. Yes, there is peace in our hearts, but we long for peace in our world. Every Christmas is still a 'turning of the page' until Jesus returns. Every December 25 marks another year that draws us closer to the fulfillment of the ages, that

Ellie

2008-11-14T15:15:00.004-05:00

I just have to post some updated pictures of Ellie. She is growing so fast. At her last vet appointment she weighed 60 lbs! Can you believe it? My little puppy is growing up so fast :(.March 2008Look at that cute little sleeping puppy face.She does love to chew...Look at how little she is. So sweet, soft, and cuddly.October/November 2008Sleeping puppy. She takes up more than half the couch.We

Fall in the Mountains

2008-11-14T14:31:00.006-05:00

Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The mountains are so close to us here. We couldn't pass up an opportunity for a short trip to the mountains and a little getaway. Our last getaway before the baby comes was also a celebration of our 7th wedding anniversary. It is crazy to think about where we were 7 years ago and how far God has brought us thus far. It's been an adventure to say the least. It

Carolina Panthers

2008-11-14T13:57:00.005-05:00

Even after living in Raleigh for 5 years I never would have guessed how big Carolina Panthers football is in the Charlotte area. Perhaps there are pockets of Panthers fans in other areas of the state, but I do not remember Panthers football being huge in Raleigh. Maybe I am wrong, but that was my impression. Well we have only lived in the Charlotte area since March and yet people here could not

Giveaway

2008-10-16T21:43:00.002-04:00

My friend just posted her 200th post on her blog and is celebrating with a giveaway! Check out the giveaway and her beautiful family here. Oh, and tell her I sent you :).

While I'm at it...

2008-09-17T19:26:00.011-04:00

Since I'm posting, I thought I'd share with you some pictures that speak volumes to me about God's protection and faithfulness. On August 22nd I was driving home from work, after going to the grocery store to pick up a few items, and was involved in a car accident. As I was going through an intersection, a car going the opposite direction, turned into my car. Here's what Ron saw when he went to

New Chapter...

2008-09-17T19:26:00.007-04:00

I knew that when we moved to the Charlotte area our lives would change. We would have to find a new church. New relationships would have to be built. New challenges would face us. I would start a new job. I would have to find a new grocery store - no Kroger here :(. We would have to find new Mexican and Chinese restaurants. It would be the start of a new chapter in our lives. I knew this. We

Look at Our Garden Grow!

2008-06-02T16:08:00.002-04:00

Our little garden grew so big we had to transplant the squash! Hopefully they survive the transplant. I would love to eat squash from my own little garden than pay the $1.99 per lb I saw yesterday at Target.

Louisville - May 2008

2008-06-02T15:37:00.006-04:00

Memorial Day weekend, all three of us made the journey to KY for Cameron and Jenni's wedding. What a wonderful wedding it was. We were so blessed to be able to share in their special day with them. Welcome to the family, Jenni!It was also a chance for my family to meet Ellie. They think she's pretty cute :).

Ellie

2008-06-02T14:43:00.002-04:00

Last Tuesday Ellie got to visit the Vet again for her boosters. She weighed 37.1 lbs at 18 weeks!! It's just a guess, but I'm sure she now weighs 40 lbs. She still likes to dig. Last night she dug up my Thyme and this morning it was my Pineapple Mint. I think I saved them, but it was close. Any pointers on keeping a dog from digging? Here are a few updated pictures. I can't believe how big she

Kentucky Derby

2008-04-30T20:29:00.005-04:00

The Run for the RosesAs most of you are not from Kentucky, you may not realize that this Saturday is a very important day in history. This Saturday we will celebrate the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby is a very big deal in Louisville. There are many festivities that are kicked off by Thunder Over Louisville and include the Hot Air Balloon Race, the Great Steamboat Race,

The Law of the Lord Is Perfect - Ps 19

2008-04-27T23:00:00.002-04:00

1 The heavens declare the glory of God,and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.2 Day to day pours out speech,and night to night reveals knowledge.3 There is no speech, nor are there words,whose voice is not heard.4 Their voice goes out through all the earth,and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,and,

Spring

2008-04-26T17:52:00.010-04:00

I must admit that my favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. I love the cool weather that both seasons bring. I love the green that pops out in the Spring and the beautiful colors of the Fall. I love being able to sit outside on our back porch listening to the birds sing and marveling at His creation and goodness. Below are some pictures that I have taken of our "garden" and other plants we

NKOTB - Seriously?!?!

2008-04-05T23:52:00.002-04:00

Interesting. I must admit that in elementary school I was a huge NKOTB fan. I went to their concerts in Louisville and Lexington, I had their t-shirts, posters from Tigers Beat on my wall, their videos and cassette tapes, and all their songs memorized. But come on now, really? They are pushing 40 and still planning on dancing at their concerts. Seriously.