I miss back when...

My big boy was just a baby in this video.  He was watching Heath ride the fourwheeler through the ditch and pop wheelies... hence the "WHOAAAA...."

Here lately...

We have been busy.  With the start of t-ball comes bi-weekly practices, games, and plenty of time for Cason to get some quality time outdoors.  He loves to be outside.  He would rather be outside than anywhere else. The weather has been so nice lately.  We have enjoyed watching Lucas play ball, fishing, shooting guns, and playing in the yard.  I have gotten some really great pics, some of which I will share today. 

On another note, my Scentsy business has taken off!! I promoted to a new level, STAR Consultant!! Which means, you got, more money!! This side business has proven to be so beneficial!! The friendships and self esteem I have gained are reward enough, but I also get paid. I am so glad we made the decision to welcome Scentsy into our lives. It is a decision I will never regret.

As of yesterday, we have learned that Heath will once again be changing shifts.  We are not sure of the effective date of change, but are actually welcoming new oppurtunities.  He will be working nights, which has both pros and cons.  We really believe that the pros will outweigh the cons and that this is going to be what works best for us.  Yes, it will be new, it will be different, and it may be hard at first.  But, we have always adjusted and accomodated well to changes and there's no doubt that this case will be any different. 

Ok, enough "serious" talk... let's get on to the fun stuff - pictures of my favorite people in the world!

 

 

Judging by the disarray of the pictures, evidently Blogger is having issues!!

Random...of which I am the queen~!

So, here's a bunch of totally random pictures:

Card my co-worker made for Heath for his bday (she knows he loooooooves Selma):

We had a garage sale this weekend. Sweet little flyer I whipped up:

 And, a very small portion of the junk we hauled to the sale. Which made us a load of cash:

 My baby playing in the tub, with his deer. He loves deer. He says, "bay bay bay bay deee-uhhh" (baby deer)

And, my little t-ball star, Lucas Jackson- #7:

Bobble-Head

Cason is so funny. He despises having any type of hat on his head for any amount of time... unless it is brothers tball helmet. He played with it for over an hour at practice one day. He looked like one of those bobble-head dolls that people used to have on the dash of their car!

Vitamins

Vitamins – My favorites & what they do for you


I feel as though I’m always on the prowl for the best supplements to aid in my overall quality of life. With the crazy amount of preservatives and chemicals in our diets these days vitamins and supplements are almost a necessity. Here are the ones I’ve researched, taken myself and recommend.

Omega 3

What Does It Do?
“Omega 3 fatty acids and protein are great for healthy skin. Hair, skin and nails are mostly made of protein, though the minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals we get from the best type of carbohydrates – fruit and vegetables – are also crucial if skin care is your goal. ” (healthguidance.org)

Green Tea Extract

What Does It Do?
Revs up your metabolism, inhibits fat absorption, helps glucose regulation, and gives you a little extra energy boost because it contains caffeine. In short, the miracle pill

Zinc
Why?
While doing a desperate google search to cure acne I found that a lot of people started taking Zinc and had great results. It’s helped mine tremendously!
What Does It Do?
Immunity! Zinc helps strengthen your immune system as well as aiding in cell growth, division and repair. Every single person in my family was sick a couple of weeks ago, guess who didn’t get sick? Me! It very seriously has helped keep my acne to a minimum as well. I wish I had done that google search a long time ago!

MultiVitamin
Why?
Because my diet sucks, for lack of a better word. I’m working on it, but there’s no way I’m presently eating the appropriate amount of vitamins needed daily in a lean cuisine.
What Does It Do?
Supplements my diet of frozen meals and fast food I’m not sure of the exact statistics, but I do know I feel much better when I remember to take a multivitamin.

Those are the vitamins I take every day and here are a couple I take on occasion.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Why?
A friend of mine swears by it, so I checked it out myself and now swear by it as well. I take it after meals, as many of the websites I read advised.
What Does It Do?
“relief from pollen, relief from non-threatening food and pet allergies, sinus infections, acne, candida, acid reflux, high cholesterol, sore throats, blood pressure, arthritis and gout. In addition, apple cider vinegar is very useful in aiding weight loss. When combined with a regular exercise program, apple cider vinegar vitamins can very powerfully curb appetite, reduce excess fluids that cause bloating and aid in the fat burning process.” (www.applecidervinegarweightloss.com)

B Complex
Why?
Don’t laugh, but…I had a coupon So, once again, I did a little research and thought what the heck. I don’t usually take this one unless my energy levels are super low, but it wouldn’t hurt to take it daily.
What Does It Do?
There are tons of benefits, but the reason I take it is for energy. Check out the bazillion and one benefits of taking B Complex here.

So there you have it folks, my arsenal of vitamins. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments!

Happy Birthday Heath!

When you are looking for someone to marry - there are so many important qualities you hope to find

Someone who is Christian, and loves others, who is a hard worker, someone who makes you laugh, someone who is smart.............................

One of the most important things is marrying someone who will be a good dad.  But that's hard to know when you are dating.  I lucked out because I married someone who had everything I had hoped for AND he's the BEST dad.  My favorite memories are of watching him with his boys and just how sweet and gentle and loving he is with them.  Lucas and Cason are so lucky to have a daddy who loves them so much!

Happy Birthday to the man I'm lucky enough to spend my life with and to share two sons with.  I wish I could do something great to celebrate his birthday this year, something extravagant or tropical-themed... but instead we are going out with friends to eat MUD-BUGS (yea, crawfish).  I hope he knows how proud I am of him and how much I appreciate him and how thankful I am that God thought enough of me to let me marry him!

I think I'll tell him.

Happy Birthday Heath! I love you. All three of us do!!

Quirky

I really love that word.  Quirky.  Fits me to a tee. (T?) Anyway, I have a cousin-that-is-more-like-a-sister-cause-we're-the-only-girls type cousin that also fits me to a tee. Seriously, ask her, we're like interlocking puzzle pieces. (Inside joke).  We speak our own language most of the time.  Here's a sample:

Dear L,

i saw the condo.................



i could have my own room.



the crotch of my pants is saggy. i'll never wear these pants again.



i am the queen of random.
 
MJ
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Dear MJ,
 
I love the condo.



You could have your own room…


I will paint your name on the wall…


My pants are saggy too. It’s a weird day. My shirt won’t stay tucked in. I look floppy.



Its St. Patrick’s day. I wore a green scarf… except my neck doesn’t want to be touched anymore. So I took it off. Now I have no green. I think the look on my face will deter those who would attempt a pinch. No no I say to them, those wicked wicked pinchers.


I want to go home.

LR
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Dear L,

I do want my name on the wall. And my own blanket. Cason and Lucas got a blanket. I want a blanket.


We shall declare today SP Day. Not St. Patricks day, but Saggy Pants Day!

FLoppy is a more than accurate description of how I feel today.

I was wearing a green necklace. Big, heavy green stones that made my neck hurt. So it was removed. My green is gone as well. Except for the green snot that is filling my head due to my ever present SINUS infection. But, I double dog dare anyone in this place to attempt to pinch... I dare 'em. That would just make my day. Who decided that you should get pinched on St. Pat day anyway? It was probably a man! Hold that thought... I'm googling it. Don't you love that googling is a verb? (Dear yahoo, Ever hear anyone say, "let's yahoo it!"? Didn't think so. Just saying)

Ok. I am back. That was quick, wasn't it? I'm a google pro. I should work for google. Here we have it:

• Pinch me, I’m Irish

Forgot to wear green on St. Patty’s Day? Don’t be surprised if you get pinched. No surprise, it’s an entirely American tradition that probably started in the early 1700s. St. Patrick’s revelers thought wearing green made one invisible to leprechauns, fairy creatures who would pinch anyone they could see (anyone not wearing green). People began pinching those who didn’t wear green as a reminder that leprechauns would sneak up and pinch green-abstainers.

MJ
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Dear MJ,

I will make you a blanket. Pick some colors.




I feel floppy as well. I worked a 10.5 hour day yesterday and I’ve pretty much been over today since 930 this morning.


Leprechauns. I’ve never had the pleasure of coming across one. But I love mythical creatures. I would like to meet a leprechaun. I imagine they are ehhh about 8 inches tall. Like the gnomes in “The Gnome Mobile”. I would let my leprechaun friend ride around on Penny’s back… should he be nice and not pinch me. I will even craft him a saddle… and quilt penny a tiny saddle blanket.


I am, after all, a silly doodean.


LR
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Dear L,

First off... I didn't know what a doodean was, so guess what? I googled it. Yep, I sure did. And this is what it said:



A funny carrot red haired man who wears Kermet the frog undies when going to the George, or to GUBU where he was most recently spotted by Petra the Great.

Can you believe that sh!t? HAHAHA. You doodean!

Remind me next time to get Lucas to tell you all about the little green men. Last year at school, while they were outside, his teacher had someone sneak in and destroy their classroom and leave clover and little green charms all over the place. They turned the chairs and tables upside down, made the fish and toilet water green, and switched everyones names around. His account of the entire thing is hilarious. That night he was terrified that the leprechauns were in his closet waiting for him to go to sleep. Thank goodness this week is Spring Break and he has forgotten about that incident. However, nowadays, if his room is a mess, the leprechauns did it.

MJ
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This continued for the rest of the afternoon... Gotta love that girl.