real life

Preston LOVES sports...LOVES, LOVES, LOVES sports.  He had his first basketball game of the year this weekend and he was so stinkin' excited he could hardly stand it.  He asked me once an hour if I had his clothes clean and ready.  He reminded me a million times that the game was at noon.  (I guess he was worried I would be late or something...how dare he!) :) . I thank the … [Read more...] about HOOPS!

Preston's first comment to me when he saw the snow was, "Mama, last year when it snowed you said we should enjoy it because we wouldn't see snow like that for another 15 years.  You were wrong, Mama.  Do you remember saying that?"  I don't remember saying it, but I'm sure I did.  I've learned not to question this child's amazing memory.  He's a little maniac! . We had so … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland…Almost

This is my "little" brother, Taylor.  He's a foot taller and double my weight, but he's still my little brother. "Uncle Taylor" is our HERO! (Taylor and Preston) Taylor is in the Air Force and just returned home from his third tour in the Middle East.  He works hard every day to keep you, me, my babies, and our future safe!  He is smart, devoted, loyal, and I'm … [Read more...] about Our Hero

We tried out our new Christmas toys on a stroll/ride/bike/scoot around the block. . It was Pandemonium!  (Maybe not totally, but close) Preston, my cautious one, was too scared of falling to ride his scooter (razor) so he walked it instead.  Don't be fooled by this picture.  He was scooting uphill at this point, which didn't make him near as nervous as going … [Read more...] about Pandemonium!

I want this blog to be about all the things that are floating around in my head.  While that may be scary sometimes, I think it will allow our lives to be documented as well as my passions, fears, dreams, etc. . This week my heart has been so heavy for a wonderful friend of mine, Kellie. . Kellie is a rock!  She's stronger than anyone I've ever known.  She is an amazing … [Read more...] about A Heavy Heart