Devastation In Joplin

Joplin is only about 45 minutes from Republic, Mo. Talk about SCARY! Our church has stepped up and we have come together as a community to help all the victims of this TERRIBLE tragedy. SO SAD. So many people have lots love ones, homes, and EVERYTHING they had. Can you imagine? I went down and unloaded a semi full of food, clothes, blankets, and  etc. Jeff got to go down into the town and hand out water, food, and just be there for people has they cried and grieved. Keep these people in your prayers.

Be Thankful each day for everything you have because in a blink of an eye something unexpected can come through and destory this from you...

Staying Busy

I haven't updated in awhile we've been busy around here.. I took a vacation and we headed to the bootheel. I know not much a "vacation"  but it was much needed.  We took off on Thursday afternoon and headed to my dad's house.. We spent the night there and spent all day Friday riding 4-wheelers, lawn mowers, and just being lazy outside. Jeff took the day and went fishing with his dad. We went to Graduation that evening and headed over to Jeff's parents house. Saturday was filled with being lazy, visiting with my sister-in-law, seeing Jeff's grandparents, and just having fun being with family. It was nice to actually visit with my sis-in-law that doesn't happen much wish we lived closer :( Sunday I headed to my mom's we did a birthday lunch and supper. Jeff headed back to Springfield. We spent the week until Wed. night with my mom. We shopped, went to the park, i got my hair done, visited with my sister, hung out with my girlfriends from high school, and just had a wonderful time. It was def. TOO short I miss being down there with family and friends, but I also would miss my friends and life here if we ever were to move.
I got home Wed. night Jeff met us halfway and we came home. <3
My allergies are TERRIBLE :( It's EVERY May this happens and it is NO FUN AT ALL!! :(
We took family pics, went swimming, and had a family bbq yesterday. It was fun just hanging out, the pictures did NOT go so well but we got a couple...

Even though she didn't smile... She is STILL mommy's princess and i can't imagine life without her. She is BEAUTIFUL inside and out.... I could spend forever just holding her and talking. I <3 You Olivia Paige.

Happy Mother's Day 2011 *My 2nd Mother's Day*

I had an AMAZING weekend.. I spent Friday with all my girls from church doing our 2nd Annual "The Draft" event... It was so much fun. SO much laughing and playing just like we were all young girls again..I love just letting go and having fun!! Saturday I spent the day with Jeff, Olivia and my in-laws. We went to Artsfest, Bass Pro, and dinner for Mother's day at Nakato. What an amazing day!! 

Today we woke up and went to church, had some lunch, said our goodbye's to my in-laws and off to the lake we went.. It was SUCH a pretty day out we had a BLAST!! We laughed a lot... WE HAD FUN!!! 

Here are a few pictures of today. I'm SO blessed.. I have an amazing husband who has blessed me with a beautiful baby girl!! Thank You God for making it possible for me to enjoy this holiday!! 

*Want to say a special Thank You to my Mom* She is the reason why i'm who I am today she's taught me many of things in life and one of those is how to be an amazing MoM.  Thank You for all the memories and all the fun times we had growing up.. Seems like yesterday and now I'm a Mommy and I understand ALL the things I did NOT agree with you.. Now I understand the "one day you'll understand comments :) I LOVE YOU!!!  Also to my Mother In Law for raising such an AWESOME son that I call my husband!! And to my Step Mom for being an awesome mom to all her kiddos!! 

The Perfect Mother's Day!! I Love You Olivia Paige!! XoXo!!

Blessed

We had a VERY amazing Easter I LOVE spending time with Jeff and Olivia. They complete me and make my world such a happy place.

Friday we just hung out together and cuddled... Saturday was a long day at Servolution (where we served the community it was AWESOME) then we got ready for church service and then went to Nakato (Our Favorite Restaurant) Sunday morning the Easter bunny had stopped by and seen Olivia... We went and seeen the Easter bunny at Bass Pro, Dyed Easter Eggs, and made our FIRST Easter bunny cake. What a BLESSED AMAZING weekend!! AHH!! Diet Back on Monday!! This whole Easter, Incredible Pizza field trips for 2 weeks has really put a damper on things :) lol

My Family at Servolution

Happy Easter Going to Church

The Easter Bunny Came and Visited Olivia

Dying Easter Eggs 2011

Ready for the Egg Hunt

Our First Easter Cake

HAPPY EASTER 2011!!

Just wanted to post a picture for Easter :) 

I have been VERY blessed!! I love my family SO much and so thankful for Jeff and Olivia!! <3

Wish I Could Hit The Pause Button

Olivia is 19 Months Old TODAY! Time has went by WAY too fast. Last night as she wanted to lay with me on the couch she fell asleep and this NEVER happens. She is VERY independent and wants to be in her own bed by herself. I started thinking and remembering all the little things and how much she has changed.
She is no longer a baby and that makes me so sad. She is VERY sassy and wants it her way or no way. I wouldn't change this a bit because she is def. mommy's little diva princess!! She is very talkitive and will go to almost anyone. She is very outgoing and LOVES being outside!!
She is now talking in some sentences.. "Where he/she Go?" Where puppy Go? My Mommy.. My Daddy.. 1, 2, 3 and A, B, C... Just some of the new cute things she is saying. She loves Patty Cake and The Itsy Bitsy Spider.. She is def. a dancer and LOVES music.
We are going for a screening next week with Parents as Teachers and I'm SO excited to see what they think of how smart she is. :) I believe she got her daddy's smart genes... Especially books!! They both LOVE books!!
I can still remember wondering when I was going to get to take her home and to be a family of 3 instead of having to leave her in the NICU and go home without her. This was the WORSE feeling I have EVER felt and pray when we decide to have another baby this does not happen. Who would have ever thought she would grow up and be so smart SO stinkin' FAST! I need a PAUSE button!!
I'm SO proud of her for doing so good this past year with daycare or so we call it "School." She has been attending her school for a year now. Hard to believe I've been a working mommy for a YEAR! She loves her teachers and playing with all the kids. She doesn't cry anymore.. Just a Kiss Goodbye and she is off to Play. I never thought I'd miss the cry, but sometimes I wish she still was so attached.
She has been such a blessing and I have never felt such love for anything in the whole world. She has my whole heart and there isn't anything in the world I wouldn't do for that girl..

Mommy Loves You Olivia Paige!! Happy 19 Months!! <3

This Week/End Has Been Very Much Needed

Anyways.... Life is Good I have a new things I can't wait to tell the blogging world as soon as i hear a few more details I will be adding these new exciting things to share with everyone :) AH.... God is GOOD!!!
I've been in the bootheel since Wednesday night. I got to be with one of my best friends through a very long and hard labor that ended with a c-section. She was wonderful she did so good through it all I was so proud of her. Eli William entered the world Friday night around 9ish and weighed 7 lbs 11oz and 19.5 inches long and looks just like his momma to me!! I love it!!
I spent the yesterday getting my hair done and with my momma and Olivia. I love these days of relaxing and watching Olivia... We played at the park, with the puppies, did bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. So crazy how time just keeps flying. I just wish i could hit the pause button just to take everything in...
Today I spent the morning with my momma, Olivia got to go to the Easter egg hunt in the park, and we seen my Grandma Brenda. Then we headed over to Dexter to spend some time with my in-laws. I love spending time with family and love watching everyone get to see Miss Olivia. Time always flies when we are down here.. I miss family. We are going to head over to my dad's early in the morning and spend the morning and head out after lunch and head HOME!! AHH I miss my husband SO very much and i look forward to seeing his handsome face tomorrow.

Goal... To find some type of blogging ideas to make my blog fun and more enjoyable... Any Ideas?!?!