Countdown Begins... 14 days until Olivia's Birthday

Olivia has been singing "happy birthday to you" She's really growing up so fast! I love the age we are at now and wish we could stay here forever and live in this moment! She is SO funny and has the biggest personality! I could sit and watch her all day! I missed her so much today I came home for lunch and let her play! Just so I could soak up some time with her! Priceless!
We are having a photo shoot and it turns out we get to share our session with Olivia's cousin Lilly who is 4 days older than her! We are thrilled now the hunting for the perfect birthday and photo outfit has started any ideas send them my way! I'm going to bed the happiest I've been in a long time! Everything is fallen into place and I'm sooooo very excited for a 3 day weekend with my family!

Excited For School

This weekend was full of fun... Shopping with my mother in law, bbq'n, hangin' out, and enjoying life! Sunday Funday was consumed with lots of yard work! We have a fencing company doing an estimate today! How awesome would that be privacy in my own backyard?!? Ahh! I'm hoping for a goood estimate when I get home!

Thanks for everyone who took time out to pray for Miss Ellie.. She went to be with the Lord yesterday. Her parents are some of the strongest people. I've never even talked to them but by reading their blog their faith in the Lord comes out. I'm praying for peace for Ellie's mommy and daddy. If you missed my post about this sweet little girl here's the link... Ellison Kate 

This just brings my heart.. it seems just like yesterday i was home cuddled up with my precious baby girl! She is the SMARTEST little girl I've ever. She knows her colors and can say pretty much anything she wants.
She is my everything. I never knew you could love someone as much as i love this little girl.

Momma's Big Girl

The sweetest girl in the world just loving life!!

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. 

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!

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



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