Monday, November 21, 2011
Day 21
Today I am thankful for slow days at work (please don't let DJ read this, please don't let DJ read this, please...) Anyway, I am thankful that today was slow so that I could get payroll done while I was AT work rather than bring it home with me!! Yay for having payroll done by 3pm today!!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Day 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20
Of course, I'm behind ........ AGAIN!!
Day 16
Today I am thankful for NIGHT'S OFF with daddy ;) They are few and far between, but we appreciate them when they come along!! Tonight daddy made dinner and played games with the midgets! It's always great to have DJ around . . . we ALL love it!!
Day 17
Today I am thankful for living in a small town that has traditions! Today we went downtown to see the Christmas tree lighting. Last year Boston got to sing with his school, this year, we went downtown with Mammo & Papa and listened to all the carolers, saw Santa & Mrs. Claus, drank hot cocoa & ate popcorn...all provided by the community we live in.
Day 18
Today I am thankful for BC Lady Raven Basketball . . . . more so, I am thankful for a little rambunctious five year old that can sit almost perfectly still for an entire 2 hours . . . YEA-YEAH!! My little guy doesn't want to miss a SECOND of play!! While Madi will ask to go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, when is it halftime, Boston will watch the ball constantly! It is amazing! I don't know the last time I've seen anything that will hold his attention like this does! It does help that his {girlfriend} cousin plays for the Ravens. He absolutely loves watching Kelsey play!! THANK YOU LADY RAVENS FOR BEING AH-MAZING!!
Day 19
Today I am thankful for Saturday's with nothing planned except going to watch Kelsey play basketball!! I awoke to my little midgets watching TV & playing "Guess Who" in the play room. They were content to be without Mom or Dad until they heard we were up...then it was fair game. I should know by now that I need to be quiet and listen (because listening to the two of them while they think they're the only 2 in the world is seriously, something to be heard). But instead I HAD to go to the bathroom, as soon as I got back into bed to listen some more, here they come! O well, it was nice while it lasted!
Day 20
Today I am thankful to be closer to our family. Today is Carter's birthday and we were able to go see him...after a little coniving by little Miss MadiGrace. After Tuesday, Friday & Saturday of sitting on bleachers, this old lady's back was a disaster!! I couldn't sleep last night, had a VERY rough morning (ugh, I hate to see what my life is going to be like when I am ACTUALLY an old lady) but Madi knew that Mammo & Papa were going to see Carter today for his birthday and without me knowing, pretty much told Jenn that we were coming to St. Joe to see Carter. So, since afterall, it was Carter's birthday, I crawled (seriously, crawled) out of bed, got the three of us ready and headed to St. Joe. We saw Carter, ate lunch and did some Christmas shopping. It was actually good for me to get out and do something rather than just lay around and not stretch my back out. I guess I should be happy that Madi pushed me along.
Day 16
Today I am thankful for NIGHT'S OFF with daddy ;) They are few and far between, but we appreciate them when they come along!! Tonight daddy made dinner and played games with the midgets! It's always great to have DJ around . . . we ALL love it!!
Day 17
Today I am thankful for living in a small town that has traditions! Today we went downtown to see the Christmas tree lighting. Last year Boston got to sing with his school, this year, we went downtown with Mammo & Papa and listened to all the carolers, saw Santa & Mrs. Claus, drank hot cocoa & ate popcorn...all provided by the community we live in.
Day 18
Today I am thankful for BC Lady Raven Basketball . . . . more so, I am thankful for a little rambunctious five year old that can sit almost perfectly still for an entire 2 hours . . . YEA-YEAH!! My little guy doesn't want to miss a SECOND of play!! While Madi will ask to go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, when is it halftime, Boston will watch the ball constantly! It is amazing! I don't know the last time I've seen anything that will hold his attention like this does! It does help that his {girlfriend} cousin plays for the Ravens. He absolutely loves watching Kelsey play!! THANK YOU LADY RAVENS FOR BEING AH-MAZING!!
Day 19
Today I am thankful for Saturday's with nothing planned except going to watch Kelsey play basketball!! I awoke to my little midgets watching TV & playing "Guess Who" in the play room. They were content to be without Mom or Dad until they heard we were up...then it was fair game. I should know by now that I need to be quiet and listen (because listening to the two of them while they think they're the only 2 in the world is seriously, something to be heard). But instead I HAD to go to the bathroom, as soon as I got back into bed to listen some more, here they come! O well, it was nice while it lasted!
Kels actually threw the jersey to Carter, but immediately after putting it on,
he took it off, Madi was THRILLED to wear it!!
Day 20
Today I am thankful to be closer to our family. Today is Carter's birthday and we were able to go see him...after a little coniving by little Miss MadiGrace. After Tuesday, Friday & Saturday of sitting on bleachers, this old lady's back was a disaster!! I couldn't sleep last night, had a VERY rough morning (ugh, I hate to see what my life is going to be like when I am ACTUALLY an old lady) but Madi knew that Mammo & Papa were going to see Carter today for his birthday and without me knowing, pretty much told Jenn that we were coming to St. Joe to see Carter. So, since afterall, it was Carter's birthday, I crawled (seriously, crawled) out of bed, got the three of us ready and headed to St. Joe. We saw Carter, ate lunch and did some Christmas shopping. It was actually good for me to get out and do something rather than just lay around and not stretch my back out. I guess I should be happy that Madi pushed me along.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Days 11, 12, 13, 14, AND 15!!
Day 11
November 11th marks a special day to be thankful! I am incredibly thankful for all of our servicemen & women! It is something I don't think I could ever do & I appreciate those of you who have stepped forward so that I don't have to. It is something I am grateful for on a pretty regular basis. I don't think there's a day that goes by that I don't think of someone that is in or was in the military. I am also thankful for all of the family members who stay behind and patiently wait for their loved ones to come safely back to them. I complain at times about how much DJ works and then I think about those in the military that are gone for LONG periods of time & I realize how much he could really be gone! If he were in the military he wouldn't be at work for just 12 hours a day it would be for months at a time. So, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to our servicemen & women and to the families who LOVE them!!
November 11th marks a special day to be thankful! I am incredibly thankful for all of our servicemen & women! It is something I don't think I could ever do & I appreciate those of you who have stepped forward so that I don't have to. It is something I am grateful for on a pretty regular basis. I don't think there's a day that goes by that I don't think of someone that is in or was in the military. I am also thankful for all of the family members who stay behind and patiently wait for their loved ones to come safely back to them. I complain at times about how much DJ works and then I think about those in the military that are gone for LONG periods of time & I realize how much he could really be gone! If he were in the military he wouldn't be at work for just 12 hours a day it would be for months at a time. So, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to our servicemen & women and to the families who LOVE them!!
Day 12
Today I am thankful for old friends! Tony "Uncle Ricco" came to visit with his fiance Carie. We had a great Saturday at Willie's with the kids during the day and then just the adults at night. I got to catch up on all things Tony & Carie. It was nice to see our old pal so happy! CONGRATS on their recent engagement!!
ok, so this isn't her exact ring, but same style
Day 13
Today I am thankful for beautiful days in November. While I normally wouldn't ask for such warm weather in November (I LOVE FALL WEATHER), it was super nice to be at the Chief's game without a parka, gloves, hat & scarf! ...now bring on the hoodie weather!
Day 14
Today I am thankful for Manhattan (hee hee). I was able to take the day off and spend it with DJ...too bad he had to go to Manhattan for work and he talked on the phone the ENTIRE way there and the ENTIRE way back, but it was nice to get a little incite as to what his day is like when he has to travel there. While he was working I got to go shopping! TARGET, HOBBY LOBBY, THE MALL, VARNEY'S...o how I've missed thee!
Day 15
Today I am thankful for the roof over our heads! I am incredibly thankful for the house we live in. We always thought about buying an old home but with DJ working so many hours it would be impossible to do the updating an older home would need, but with the home we bought, the updates were done before we moved in! We have plenty of room, some great character and bedrooms big enough for Christmas trees (MadiGrace) I would also like to throw in that I am o so very thankful for a washer & dryer that is IN our CLOSET! ...on the 2nd floor - booyah!
anyone that says this girl is spoiled, is just down right crazy {HA!}
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Day 10
Today I am thankful for technology! Without camera phones, picture mail & facebook, I would have to wait until my little guy got home from vacation to hear all about it....but because he can call me, tell me what's going on & because grandma can take pics with her phone & upload them to facebook, I DON'T HAVE TO WAIT!! Yay!!
wrestling with grandpa at the "inpartment"
at Bass Pro Shop
Boston's got a hold of those antlers ;)
Tessa on her reindeer
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Day 9
Today I am thankful for Willie's! I love that my schedule can be pretty flexible, that alone is wonderful! Just Monday I was able to watch Madi step out of her very first limo because I could leave and come back. Mostly, I am thankful for all the amazing people that have entered my life because of Willie's!
with our business partners Josh & Amy Hall
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Day 8
Today I am thankful for Boston's kindergarten teacher Mrs. Regan. He absolutely LOVES school ...and Mrs. Regan! I am amazed daily at the new things he is learning! She has made his first year of school something he will definitely remember!!
He was seriously freaking out about missing school to go on vacation with Grandma & Grandpa, so I asked Mrs. Regan if we could get some of Boston's school work early so that we could do it BEFORE he went on vacation, she sent home math sheets and we did his extra readings so that when he gets back, he won't be behind, whew, that was a melt down saved! The kid really loves school and I chalk that up to Mrs. Regan making it fun & interesting for him!
He was seriously freaking out about missing school to go on vacation with Grandma & Grandpa, so I asked Mrs. Regan if we could get some of Boston's school work early so that we could do it BEFORE he went on vacation, she sent home math sheets and we did his extra readings so that when he gets back, he won't be behind, whew, that was a melt down saved! The kid really loves school and I chalk that up to Mrs. Regan making it fun & interesting for him!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Thankful...
I'm a little late (as usual), but I'm going to jump on the Things I'm Thankful For wagon.
Day 1:
I'm thankful for my parents! I know it's cliche, but without them, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I didn't like it when I was a teen, but I guess their "strictness" paid off in the end. Love ya Mom & Pops!
Day 1:
I'm thankful for my parents! I know it's cliche, but without them, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I didn't like it when I was a teen, but I guess their "strictness" paid off in the end. Love ya Mom & Pops!
Day 2:
I'm thankful for my husband DJ! He loves me unconditionally & thinks I'm pretty awesome...what more could you ask for? He is a wonderful provider for us & is an amazing father. Our kids look up to him so much! Love ya boo.
his favorite song as of lately: Everything by Michael Buble
Day 3:
I'm thankful for my in-laws. Say wha?! WHO is thankful for in-laws?! THIS GIRL. Rick & Sheila are amazing to me and the midgets!
Day 4:
I'm thankful for my big brother! He was always there to protect me (or beat me up). He married a great lady and gave me THREE beautiful nieces! {lucky him - all girls;)} Love ya bro - even though you wear crimson & blue!
Day 5:
I am thankful to still have a grandparent alive! My gramps is the only great grandparent my kids will ever know. It makes me sad that they don't have more. He lives next door to my parents so we get to see him almost everytime we go to see grandma & grandpa.
5 of about 9 GREAT grandkids
Day 6:
I am thankful for my sweet sass-a-frass Madilynne Grace. Maddog, I love ya girl, more than you could ever know.
Day 7:
I am thankful for my lil knucklehead Boston Cole, without him my life would be incredibly boring -a little more relaxed, but BOOORING. I love ya little buddy, you have grown to be pretty alright ;)
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