Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Daddy's Little Girl



Just Fishin' 


I’m lost in her there holdin’ that pink rod and reel
She’s doin’ almost everything but sittin’ still
Talkin’ ‘bout her ballet shoes and training wheels
And her kittens
And she thinks we’re just fishin’

I say, “Daddy loves you, baby” one more time
She says, “I know. I think I got a bite.” 
And all this laughin’, cryin, smilin’ dyin’ here inside’s
What I call, livin’

And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside
Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’

She’s already pretty, like her mama is
Gonna drive the boys all crazy
Give her daddy fits
And I better do this every chance I get
‘Cause time is tickin’
(Yeah it is)

And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside
Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’

She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
Yeah, aww, she thinks we’re just fishin’
We ain’t only fishin’
(This ain’t about fishin’)


I adore this song.. Perfect. Just PERFECT. 

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Thankful.

If you come across by blog please go here ellisonkate.blogspot.com and PRAY for this family. Pray for a miracle from God to heal their precious baby girl and pray for the emotions and healing that are going on with the parents. God is in control. I believe God will heal this precious baby! Thanks ahead of time. Also pray for baby Anaiah Phillips... 
Anaiah Phillips, 18 months, was tragically and accidentally backed over by a car. Her skull was fractured, lungs were pierced with broken rib. These will heal on their own; however, her spinal cord was also stretched leaving her paralyzed from the neck down. The doctors are not giving us any hope that she will ever recover from this. Yet, by the grace and power of our Allmighty God, she will be healed, in Jesus Name! Let us pray for Anaiah, believe that God will hear our prayers, see our faith and heal her. There is nothing that is impossible for our God. He is above all things and can do anything exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask and think. In the name of Jesus Christ, pray for the healing of her spinal cord where she lays. We will not accept what the doctors say, or what the unbelievers say, or those who say they believe yet doubt. We are expecting a FULL recovery!!

After reading about Kate and Anaiah my heart is SO heavy... I can't begin to imagine the pain they are going through and the emotional roller coaster they have been on.... It makes me take a minute and thank God for how awesome he is... How awesome he is for having a reason for why he does things... i know sometimes we dont understand and it's hard. Everyone PLEASE pray for these families.




I'm SO very thankful for my daughter and although the times we went through in the beginning, i look back now at what a testimony she has. She was a fighter.. She was strong... She was JUST LIKE HER MOMMA! I love this little girl with everything in me! She keeps me going and makes life so much fun. She is my everything and acts just like me! We are starting to prepare for her 2nd birthday party. We are doing Dora the Explorer again... why you ask? Because that's what she wants :) I'm SO excited to start planning! Time flies but i'm SO thankful God gave me the opportunity to be Olivia's Mommy! 



Olivia in the NICU after being born 8 weeks early.
Olivia growing so fast! 1st Halloween 2009




Nothing like a Daddy and Daughter Relationship
I'm SO very thankful for my husband and daughter. They are my everything! Thanks for loving me forever and always Jeff Rawson. You are the BEST daddy in the WHOLE world. I feel very blessed to be your wife and the mother of your princess. I Love You!


Tuesday, July 26, 2011

I'm Head Over Heels in L*O*V*E!!


Welcome Home Hank!! This is our NEW family member a full blooded bloodhound! We are all in LOVE! We got him 7/25!! He's SUCH a sweet boy he loves Tucker and he only whined early this morning and not all night. What a BIG boy!! As you can see in the picture above Olivia is CRAZY about him!!! :) He's such a sweet little blessing!! We LOVE you Hank!!

Perfect Little Face


Look at that bloodhound body!

Heading Home.. Sad he had to leave his siblings and momma

He is already getting a ton of kisses from Olivia!! Pretty much the sweetest thing EVER! Best Friends!!



BLESSED!

Over The Top

Over the top

Cortney over at Our Fishy Family posted this a few days ago. The description from her blog which came from others is this little meme "forces people that are "over the top" to limit their answers to one word." Sound fun? Play along too.

1. Where is your cell phone? Desk
2. Your hair? Mess
3. Your mother? Strong
4. Your father? Laid Back
5. Your favorite food? Japanesse
6. Your dream last night? Nope
7. Your favorite drink? Tea
8. Your dream/goal? Family
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Outside
11. Your fear? Frogs
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Kids
13. Where were you last night? Big Whiskey's Bar and Grill
14. Something that you aren’t? Motivated
15. Muffins? YUMM
16. Wish list item? Beach
17. Where did you grow up? Bootheel
18. Last thing you did? worked
19. What are you wearing? Black
20. Your TV? Overrated
21. Your pets? LOVE
22. Friends? AMAZING
23. Your life? Crazy
24. Your mood? Chillin
25. Missing someone? Yes
26. Vehicle? Jeep 
27. Something you’re not wearing? Hairband
28. Your favorite store? Walmart
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? Morning
31. Last time you cried? Monday
32. Your best friend? Inspiring
33. One place that you go to over and over? Work
34. One person who emails me regularly? ATT
35. Favorite place to eat that's a chain? Nakato



Your turn, GO!

Monday, July 18, 2011

Lots Of Blessings

Well this summer has been full of changes and blessings for my family. Jeff has started a new job with new hours, benefits, and pay :) He LOVES it! He always has stuff to do and they keep him busy and thats what he loves! Jeff loving his job makes for a happier husband!
As of yesterday I am now a full time employee with my job! I will be at our south side schools running my own programs with my ideas. I've very excited to start planning. If any one out there has good ideas for fun clubs to run after school... let me know!! :) I always am looking for new ideas to keep the kids having fun and being unique and not always the "same ol thing"
Olivia is getting SO big! Time has FLOWN by.... She is ALMOST 2!!! We are starting to think about her 2nd birthday and what we will do to celebrate!! We are thinking a swing set in the backyard and fall/winter clothes... She has a TON of toys and we have no more room!! I think she's old enough to enjoy the swing set through the fall and def. will be ready next spring/summer!
I love all the new things she says and does.. she LOVES dancing and singing... she is FULL of energy... She likes to talk... She has a little boyfriend at school she talks about all the time! It's SUCH a blessing to just watch her interact and see how smart she is. We are working on the ABC's and doing a WONDERFUL job!! I couldn't be more proud of her!! She is mommy's everything!! <3

Why I Love My Husband (3)




Just wanted to share how awesome my husband is. We all already know how talented he is when it comes to art and graphic design, but who knew he could do SWEET nails TOO!! I have an amazing husband!!  He never fails to be the best daddy in the WHOLE world he works all day and comes home to crawl on the ground, laugh, and play all evening. He even does A LOT of the cooking! 

I can't imagine life without him and just want him and everyone to know how blessed I have been by having him by my side through thick and thin!! 

I Love You Jeff!! 

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Happy 4th of July!!

We celebrated all week long for the 4th of July! We started out on Monday celebrating with Jeff's Parents.. They stayed until Wednesday when my Mom and sisters came into town and we celebrated some more. My Dad came in town on Saturday! Talk about a BUSY funfilled week!! I enjoy having my parents here and spending time with all of them. Olivia also LOVES it!! :)
We spent the 4th actually as a family.. We headed to the aquatic center, but Olivia got a boo boo on the slide so we decided to come home and enjoy our pool and backyard. Heather and Joe came over and we all went swimming, bbq'd, and shot off fireworks... It was an AMAZING day!! I love my family and friends :) Here's a few pictures to capture the good times we had....