tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87207782024-03-23T10:52:51.403-07:00Me, Myself, my Friends, and FamilyMy daily, or weekly, or monthly thoughtshb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-49189575923626244682009-01-23T09:20:00.000-08:002009-01-23T15:47:39.369-08:00A Work In ProgressSo I've been trying to find motivation. You know, "will power...the power to will away temptation! Tempation sold separately. Batteries Not Included!" Those are lines from an old DC Talk rap song. In the absense of said motivation, I have been doing what I want and eating what I want. So about four days ago, I decided to just start cutting back and keeping a food journal with a friend. I'm waiting to see how my metabolism responds to the lack of high calorie, high fat foods. If I can't see a result pretty quickly, I may look into some sort of <a href="http://www.fatburner.net/">fat burner</a>. I'm not really all that into putting medications into my body, but I am into finding myself under all of this baby fat!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-28217098285094311552009-01-23T09:19:00.000-08:002009-01-23T09:20:54.336-08:00Please Pray!!Hank just called me. He told me that they are laying off at the station. We need his job. Please pray. God is in control. I was gonna put a but on that sentence, but I like it better just like that. God is in control.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-74997783614098263772009-01-15T10:02:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:06:38.848-08:00Mini Honeymoons!Hank and I are actually getting to coach volleyball together this season. He is being my assistant and I am loving every minute of it! Everything from bossing him around, knowing more about the sport than he does, and getting to spend more time with him than normal is so so very nice! <br /><br />Another fun aspect of the volleyball season is that we will be going on out-of-town tournament trips. It's gonna be fun, I'm thinking! You know, little mini honeymoons with volleyball thrown in. <br /><br />I know there won't be tons of free time, but we will get to ride to and from together, eat out alone, and even have some limited free time together. I love that!<br /><br />I mean it's not on the same line as maybe taking a couple of <a href="http://www.vegasvacationstore.com/">Vegas vacations</a>, but I think it's time invested in our marriage and therefore, the best vacation of all!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-54369990339325654932009-01-15T09:55:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:01:29.133-08:00Not PinkMy little princess is so much fun to dress and fix up! Who knew that having a girl could be so, so much fun! I love to find her new, interesting, and attention grabbing outfits (in a good way!). There is a website that I never knew existed until now! They carry a brand called <a href="http://www.forestandzoe.com/">catimini</a> that I have discovered is absurdly cute! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0oV_aq51R6Bcy3I3f-G5cMNgmei6Sv_lBOXQlOAWfJ8O8fRjkgR0DEAZ23Ye2wvvWE-czj1svKO370jqiGOsjTSZzAIfxAqQRsz-kZsv_FL2vhSuatvCVR-hPcFktYtKN5b6Mg/s1600-h/107112s.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0oV_aq51R6Bcy3I3f-G5cMNgmei6Sv_lBOXQlOAWfJ8O8fRjkgR0DEAZ23Ye2wvvWE-czj1svKO370jqiGOsjTSZzAIfxAqQRsz-kZsv_FL2vhSuatvCVR-hPcFktYtKN5b6Mg/s400/107112s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291581577963573970" /></a>Just look at that!! I love everything from the color... you know, 'not pink!'... to the cute and style. It's so adorable and I know that Sophie girl would look irresistible in it! Sophie has a lot of cute stuff in her closet, but I'm always on the lookout for new 'looks' for her. She loves shoes... her mom loves clothes. We make a perfectly outfitted pair!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-50501707894222041602009-01-15T09:54:00.000-08:002009-01-15T09:55:55.881-08:00Sidetracked... yeah... just slightlyThe holidays and surgery slowed me down a bit, but I'm just about back to normal! Thank goodness! I have some Christmas pictures to share. I put them in a slideshow format, so I'll post them later!<br /><br />This is a VERY VERY late Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br /><br />I got some fun stuff this year!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-51459933159142478282008-12-27T20:24:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:29:24.678-08:00Do It YourselfersNot long ago, Hank and I decided to invest in a new <a href="http://www.importadvantage.com/TV-Stands.htm">tv stand</a> for our downstairs office/media room/toy room. We wanted to streamline all of the gaming systems, DVD players, and Satellite boxes. I went on a shopping trip with my sister and a friend and found just what we needed at a great price. We had to assemble it ourselves, but it was well worth it in my opinion. I can't tell you how much neater it feels now that everything is off of the ground and wires aren't hanging down the wall and lying on the rug.<br /><br />This was a simple solution to one of our home improvement projects. This particular room needs a lot of help. It needs updated fans and fixtures. It needs new flooring. And we plan to add a bathroom down there as well to make it a fully functioning part of our home. <br /><br />I never thought I would be so very excited about home improvement projects, but I love seeing where we started and where we end.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-59090242256042271732008-12-27T20:17:00.001-08:002008-12-27T20:23:15.424-08:00Love, True LoveMy own personal history lacks a lot of the sweeping romantic gestures that make up a lot of our social background. I didn't get the grand declaration of love... instead I got a man who was struggling to trust himself enough to love me. I didn't get a typical down-on-your-knee proposal either. Instead, I gave him a positive pregnancy test. We didn't get to shop for <a href="http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/1.htm">engagement rings</a> or plan elaborate weddings. Once we decided to take the plunge, we set off on a whirlwind of wedding planning that culminated two months later in a small, intimate, and heart felt start to our life and our family.<br /><br />Sometimes I catch the looks that other women cast my way when they talk about hot air balloon rides that led to proposals... and candle lit dinners on a gazebo that sits in the middle of a lake... or even a proposal made publically in front of a church congregation. I see them, but I just smile. My life and the way it has unfolded is all right with me. I love it. I love my husband and the family that we have created together. A true partnership and trust. Nothing holds a candle to that.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-44565391082199457522008-12-25T20:11:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:16:22.557-08:00After Christmas, maybe...Well, I meant to do it, but I didn't. I could say that about a lot of different things in my life. However the particular thing I'm talking about is getting a <a href="http://www.buy.com/cat/bluetooth-wireless-headsets/56806.html">Bluetooth headset</a> for my husband for Christmas. I never saw a deal that blew me away... and if you know me, you know that it's all about the deal!! <br /><br />So I'm still on the lookout. <br /><br />I remember this particular email that a friend of mine sent to me with some really, really graphic pictures of a man who was killed in a car accident because he was texting and talking. I know that being hands free in the car isn't the same as not talking on the phone while driving, but it does give you more control.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-17280577892777625662008-12-21T20:05:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:10:53.038-08:00Naughty or Nice?I'm ready for it. I mean, who wouldn't be if they were in my shoes. I want to be wanted by my husband. I want him to look at me and think about naughty things!! So maybe it's time to take a step that I would never consider if not for my age and circumstance. By that, I mean maybe it's time I considered taking <a href="http://www.consumerpricewatch.net/">weight loss pills</a>. I don't mean it to be a 'quick fix' kind of thing. I want to do something to get my metabolism jump started. You see, I am the type of person that needs to see some results before I get completely motivated. I don't know why that is, but I am. <br /><br />I have several different friends who are taking diet pills. They tell me they eat so much less and are loosing weight just because of that. I don't know exactly how it all works, but I wanna try it for myself.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-48401660620572422162008-12-04T11:26:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:34:48.999-08:00Presents, please!Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Hank and I finished up our Christmas shopping... and thanks to my good friend, Crystal Dawn, I got most of it wrapped and ready yesterday.... wanna see?? Here's the presents that can go under the tree. You know, presents to each other and to relatives.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAIgyvqHNZgpaaCLjD1HPrRs-ftDlJLmzVky6E1-9ph7WWu5Su6lyfNBCKyZd7JEFhtT4DH4j_aqL5AFVVbZlmQjkjVtu6HdNFG3Noz8NJlc7qHz6mc_QHZArEuAkwM2IqisvjA/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAIgyvqHNZgpaaCLjD1HPrRs-ftDlJLmzVky6E1-9ph7WWu5Su6lyfNBCKyZd7JEFhtT4DH4j_aqL5AFVVbZlmQjkjVtu6HdNFG3Noz8NJlc7qHz6mc_QHZArEuAkwM2IqisvjA/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276019442121604210" /></a> And here is the super secret stash in the storage room that's ready to go, too!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmwzHIP80uVinFm2_sQXSgfRFagSdclouGkviRuJSr3BEMjLzFAobFtOScfS9KDau4azO7V1di-4kns6hJyE23QCMUm374cvSowghbKOoXMH05BQnG8JjxF_UuFHs557-zg1cxg/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmwzHIP80uVinFm2_sQXSgfRFagSdclouGkviRuJSr3BEMjLzFAobFtOScfS9KDau4azO7V1di-4kns6hJyE23QCMUm374cvSowghbKOoXMH05BQnG8JjxF_UuFHs557-zg1cxg/s400/011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276019835168395442" /></a><br /><br />Since Alabama is having a banner season, a lot of them are <a href="http://www.sportsgiftswarehouse.com/">sports gifts</a> themed, but I don't believe that any of the recipients would object! And, remember, all of Hankie's family is out of state, so were there is an abundance of it here... not so much there!<br /><br />Did you see the long present wrapped in the the red and white hounds tooth print in the front of the tree?? That one came from a sporting goods store for sure. Any guesses?hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-19091178262315390642008-11-25T13:28:00.000-08:002008-11-25T13:35:59.859-08:00Model FigureOkay, do you do this?? When I feel a guilty wave pass over me as I'm eating a dessert or ordering a soda, I think, "After this birthday or that holiday, I am going on a diet!" Yeah... that's where I am. I know it's completely unrealistic to try to diet right now. I have to make this and that for Thanksgiving, and class parties for Christmas are coming up. Then company parties, special events and Christmas. There is no way I'm gonna loose even a fraction of a pound unless my will power is in check... and it ain't if you were wondering! I want those buckeyes and that turkey and dressing and mashed potatoes with extra butter and sweet potatoes. <br /><br />I took a look at a few diet pills a while back and now that I'm not nursing, I'm seriously considering giving one a try. <a href="http://www.consumerpricewatch.net/lipodrene.php">Lipodrene</a> claims to be more effective, so maybe that one. But I'm not willing to have really terrible side effects. <br /><br />I wish I could find a healthy balance and learn the beauty of portion control. I think that this is something I should have worked harder at when I was younger and I just might need a little extra help now that I'm in my thirties!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-45926256756263403822008-11-25T13:08:00.000-08:002008-11-25T13:27:06.177-08:00Gadgets and ToysI believe that we are entering the <a href="http://www.buy.com/specialty_store_7/electronics-discount-gps-tv/57076.html">electronics</a> age with Tres and Bryant. They love their DS's and they have several gaming systems. <br /><br />This Christmas, 'Santa' is bringing them a Wii (courtesy of Pay U 2 blog!) complete with controllers, games, and a few accessories. We are trying to find them ipods or mp3 players at a reasonable price. Lately, they have been jamming around the house with their Dad's mp3 player and just having a good old time! We saw some listed at $12 for Black Friday, so we may be up super early to try and take advantage of that deal!<br /><br />Did I mention that Tres is already asking for his own cell phone?? Seriously, people. He is six. Help.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-57223309689950645692008-11-17T08:39:00.000-08:002008-11-17T08:42:54.231-08:00Christmas Comes Early!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1RrrotvBwF6WAikGkNQuOum81GWu6DkL06JWtavZ8WXTceZkKvgbDJoiPNiOE9i9AwQwN07XJV1QXMZou6HggFeHsZKSi4UMGZWEEO7xldfBB_zld9jcijD1KBf6tl6qltEYJQ/s1600-h/111208.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1RrrotvBwF6WAikGkNQuOum81GWu6DkL06JWtavZ8WXTceZkKvgbDJoiPNiOE9i9AwQwN07XJV1QXMZou6HggFeHsZKSi4UMGZWEEO7xldfBB_zld9jcijD1KBf6tl6qltEYJQ/s400/111208.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269667406748858354" /></a><br />Oh, Christmas tree! We put our Christmas tree up really early this year! The boys were out of school on a Tuesday, so we stayed up late on Monday night and decorated the tree. It was a lot of fun! And I'm kind of relieved that I won't have to take it down until the end of December!<br /><br />My kids were so excited! It took a lot to get them to listen and not break every ornament! They had clumps of ornaments everywhere! Thankfully, Hank was there to spread them out.<br /><br />I just love this time of year!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-39992537476483483022008-11-17T08:19:00.000-08:002008-11-17T08:23:18.222-08:00Cha-cha-cha-cha changes!So, I've been doing diet drinks sporatically since we got back from Disney and can't seem to get into a groove. I complain about my body, but I'm doing very little to make any changes. I have toyed with the idea of ordering some <a href="http://diet-pills.sybervision.com">diet pills</a> now that I'm not nursing, but I always end up talking myself out of spending the money. There are ALWAYS more important things to spend our money on... especially when you are stretching every dollar as far as it will go these days!<br /><br />But the bottom line is that I have got to come up with some sort of game plan to get a grip on my weight. I don't want to end up a fat, middle aged women who only thinks about food. <br /><br />I'm active as far as my kids are concerned, but not for myself. I need to do this for me. No one else!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-32874287430045064342008-11-17T08:14:00.000-08:002008-11-17T08:18:35.253-08:00Vegas, Baby!Hank and I have been wanting to take a couple trip for a while. We've talked about the moutains, the beaches, and even <a href="http://www.i4vegas.com/">vegas</a>. I have some friends who live in Vegas, so I guess we could stay with them... but what kind of 'alone time' would that encourage?? <br /><br />One of my friends flew to Vegas and got married about 3 years ago and loved it! They only invited one friend each and a few family members and said that they had the time of their lives!! How fun is that? Of course it was the second marriage for each of them, so they didn't want to hoopla the second time around!<br /><br />A lady at church said there are a lot of free things you can do in Vegas, too. I would like to do a little research. Maybe we could do an anniversary trip there and renew our vows or something! That would be romantic!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-1087682023658365022008-11-06T09:55:00.000-08:002008-11-06T10:02:40.360-08:00I Had To......look this one up, but when I did, I was a little surprised to realize that I know a lot of people that suffer from <a href="http://www.footsmart.com/C-Night-Splints-20.aspx">Plantar Fasciitis</a>... or heel pain.<br /><br />My Mom has to take ibuprofen for it and gets regular pedicures to get a little relief. But when I tell her that there is something she can sleep in in help eliviate her pain, she's gonna want to know all about it!!<br /><br />I hate any kind of pain, but when my feet hurt, that just puts a kink in my whole day. It makes you limp when you really don't want to and it makes you slower than you really want or need to be! Boo for foot pain.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-29460309348248330502008-11-06T09:50:00.000-08:002008-11-06T09:54:57.171-08:00Motorcycle MadnessKind of like Spring fever, I've noticed a trend lately. All of the people around me have talked about or purchased a motorcycle or scooter lately. Hank bought a scooter to save us money. He loves that thing though and I have noticed that our gas bill has decreased dramatically. <br /><br />My sister, Tonnie and her hubby both bought bikes. They had to make a repair not long ago, and it wasn't <a href="http://rayprice.com/parts.htm">Harley parts</a> or anything, but it still cost a bit more than I would want to pay for repairs! <br /><br />Have you guys noticed more bikes and scooters out there lately?<br /><br />Hank gets nearly 100 miles to the gallon and when he fills up, it costs less than $3... so you can't really beat that, huh?hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-52891816169367735732008-11-06T09:42:00.000-08:002008-11-06T09:46:39.065-08:00Seating ArrangementsSo the church we attend was meeting in a movie theater. Complete with <a href="http://www.stargatecinema.com/">theater seating</a> and mood lighting. We even watched a couple of movies during church time. I know it doesn't sound very 'churchy' but that's why we like our church! We watched <em>Facing The Giants</em> and <em>Narnia</em>.<br /><br />Hank wants to turn our downstairs den into a media center... again complete with <a href="http://www.stargatecinema.com/">theater seating</a>. I wouldn't mind it, but to do that I would have to sacrifice space upstairs to move up toys and the computer... not gonna happen right now, people!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-40281693822594606512008-11-06T09:34:00.000-08:002008-11-06T09:40:58.115-08:00There's No Place Like HomeThe other day while I was dusting off all the pictures and nick nacks in the dining room, I dusted this little votive tea light holder set that spells out home! My friend, Crystal, gave them to me last year when we moved in and I just added some <a href="http://www.quickcandles.com/">tea light candles</a> and they made it such a warm, homey gift. <br /><br />We've lived here for nearly a year now and I have to say that I love our house. I love pulling into our driveway and not seeing another house literally feet away. I love coming into our home and the satisfaction of seeing everything just like I wanted it! Thank you, Lord, for a wonderful, warm, comfortable home.hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-64703808378644430962008-11-06T09:24:00.000-08:002008-11-06T09:33:58.029-08:00Oh, Computer Guy....Can you hear me yelling this?? It seems like everytime something goes wrong with this stupid computer I have to report the problem first to my wonderful husband. He then tries his best to do what he can to fix whatever problem pops up. And when he can't, which isn't very often I must say, we then call on my brother-in-law, Brett... our own personal 'computer guy!' <br /><br />Lately, Hank and I have developed a relationship with another couple. We've been having a great time doing family things together... and our kids love their kids so it all works out for both of us! Well, turns out he's a computer whiz too, so we are surrounded by our own 'Geek Squad' now! I'm sure they keep spare computer parts and <a href="http://www.sapianet.com/">used cisco</a> stuff in their houses just for fun. Gotta love geeks though!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-80255826907557243222008-11-03T13:38:00.000-08:002008-11-03T13:39:11.358-08:00Trick or Treat!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY8W27ZXf7l7P9njlUwuFTzo1GXRWdf2ouXGBIVJjJEefk2PuJqziXlP64nFdsKbudBHotq9UpjGTVNdNZAZ9tEw6Quolhv6GcGO1_Z7QPPt8tCTmb6NGFjYkipbHXqN0_7KO/s1600-h/Disney103108+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY8W27ZXf7l7P9njlUwuFTzo1GXRWdf2ouXGBIVJjJEefk2PuJqziXlP64nFdsKbudBHotq9UpjGTVNdNZAZ9tEw6Quolhv6GcGO1_Z7QPPt8tCTmb6NGFjYkipbHXqN0_7KO/s400/Disney103108+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264204498460182994" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimT5OjCEkYtJKGUi4NIAwzeHfYuQlCQXHhisvdiTDdoqt3G5WKqd1gXmLVLn1Fg_FtI8d9ueckpsDo1R1DcOP1PR5EQ_l55N-TcURxWO5rK1fwm3MDa_zQlrZ5O8qm_MXA4R_i/s1600-h/Disney103108+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimT5OjCEkYtJKGUi4NIAwzeHfYuQlCQXHhisvdiTDdoqt3G5WKqd1gXmLVLn1Fg_FtI8d9ueckpsDo1R1DcOP1PR5EQ_l55N-TcURxWO5rK1fwm3MDa_zQlrZ5O8qm_MXA4R_i/s400/Disney103108+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264203182247644082" /></a>Well, our little princess was just that for her second Halloween in a row!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRIFMbzd6dGQ8qgZIK6Zwc3Pet_wLcFJwOv0rXltCqc_GfVX7G12AnQWSGQQiJ8c3uBwdfmKOWWBuKU5m5WYFfuxHiK1RIHkS5EwlF3KAI4Lc53DHkObPaWTlgC10MRmSfEtz/s1600-h/oct+2007+pics+067.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRIFMbzd6dGQ8qgZIK6Zwc3Pet_wLcFJwOv0rXltCqc_GfVX7G12AnQWSGQQiJ8c3uBwdfmKOWWBuKU5m5WYFfuxHiK1RIHkS5EwlF3KAI4Lc53DHkObPaWTlgC10MRmSfEtz/s400/oct+2007+pics+067.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264203904373704178" /></a>That's right! This is the same costume she wore last year! It fit her much better a year later, but I was still shocked that it fit! It was labeled a 0-3 month, but was much bigger than that! <br /><br />Tres went as... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVEm9stcSSmkana5uUixEhj3L43H02-L-pIZdU8Q4EoznG0qrBYUX9sjdJPZIDjYzSRyLifZrLkTXL3B2B0k-UMTmE9cWetJ5-FXXTwOvyFXX9N8Lru5T3dotHgm8k8cCCMn9/s1600-h/Disney103108+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVEm9stcSSmkana5uUixEhj3L43H02-L-pIZdU8Q4EoznG0qrBYUX9sjdJPZIDjYzSRyLifZrLkTXL3B2B0k-UMTmE9cWetJ5-FXXTwOvyFXX9N8Lru5T3dotHgm8k8cCCMn9/s400/Disney103108+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264204996576661810" /></a>Indiana Jones. He was so funny... all night he would do slides in the grass and rolls down hills. He said they were his stunts! Very into his character! Bryant went as Optimus Prime, but wouldn't leave his mask on cause he said it hurt him! In this shot, he was yelling, "Candy!" at the top of his lungs! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdVV4QP3mxDab_z-Qb9wOXBKA0qqTHVSNrXrFeCE6tWo-awdYFidPhlIpj9f9Te2PEEL1UIhGKIvhsjGJpPLXUU_m2YBS_i4pl9HKW0Ox9Wge3Am76_yhJncnrEOMHu5ojW2c/s1600-h/Disney103108+022b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdVV4QP3mxDab_z-Qb9wOXBKA0qqTHVSNrXrFeCE6tWo-awdYFidPhlIpj9f9Te2PEEL1UIhGKIvhsjGJpPLXUU_m2YBS_i4pl9HKW0Ox9Wge3Am76_yhJncnrEOMHu5ojW2c/s400/Disney103108+022b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264205584240192498" /></a> We always start out our trick or treating with a stop at GiGi and Pawpaw's house (my mom's parents). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsjFAlChvmtuE_TPGEiduk6xLw4AMnPpFu71gy9IuJ-69soWFHQqg-KOl8auVO2jLKj9f4rqAM_MqXVuyBI7xK4yMkd1lQE98ylWsScxeKB0wd0bW3tpDuMtxEajLPD0PczSy/s1600-h/Disney103108+021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsjFAlChvmtuE_TPGEiduk6xLw4AMnPpFu71gy9IuJ-69soWFHQqg-KOl8auVO2jLKj9f4rqAM_MqXVuyBI7xK4yMkd1lQE98ylWsScxeKB0wd0bW3tpDuMtxEajLPD0PczSy/s400/Disney103108+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264207775609994402" /></a> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMQasZI93dVdtPTsgfiHyE9hd1QaFIZ6pXGwnjPFenPAFUDCXZ8zX4DLKtrX4pl6zQNZAqKHW7wQKFMMhgrZBZnZML6B1VVRMPV8g_smXj1YEQfNeQXQT6CPIKnRduNOFVRlp/s1600-h/Disney103108+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMQasZI93dVdtPTsgfiHyE9hd1QaFIZ6pXGwnjPFenPAFUDCXZ8zX4DLKtrX4pl6zQNZAqKHW7wQKFMMhgrZBZnZML6B1VVRMPV8g_smXj1YEQfNeQXQT6CPIKnRduNOFVRlp/s400/Disney103108+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264208126320883986" /></a>Governer Palin was out campaigning!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20OtAWhOVdQFf6BKRczh1LyUJBUNukovHRBBYF4ciYp85l7OHtWZFO2jl0hDVcu0_me_0GXY3f_kFiuXg38VlLfZYBcd78kcY3boCHHSlXIN39hEhEss9npEEkPB-_jqoMkQJ/s1600-h/Disney103108+024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20OtAWhOVdQFf6BKRczh1LyUJBUNukovHRBBYF4ciYp85l7OHtWZFO2jl0hDVcu0_me_0GXY3f_kFiuXg38VlLfZYBcd78kcY3boCHHSlXIN39hEhEss9npEEkPB-_jqoMkQJ/s400/Disney103108+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264208572603875234" /></a>She was shaking hands and kissing babies!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTPsVLQ5iR3jiVoK7s4rOwzA2vwZ_LXvgugcqZLN6_OTjAMddxWsLZpmHFeM_wg_VYCJrDdr9boeLZKg0Gy6GtF-yiNSXmLpYgeFcFtG6mepY2lJ9tcTB0NttnkLHLJcrg5qv/s1600-h/Disney103108+027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTPsVLQ5iR3jiVoK7s4rOwzA2vwZ_LXvgugcqZLN6_OTjAMddxWsLZpmHFeM_wg_VYCJrDdr9boeLZKg0Gy6GtF-yiNSXmLpYgeFcFtG6mepY2lJ9tcTB0NttnkLHLJcrg5qv/s400/Disney103108+027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264209032705916274" /></a>She seemed determined to win Shelby County one house at a time! :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2m8nHm1D4bD9GvLlEx2bEFHvF859eJI4l_7wFK5JyJ8_fR4Lk_jvHhGElQ-VLkyiMmBeABfrlcrhXBeR0i2cToyQFBetLCuTYyV4gyX9Yu5IdPGtuXKM46UE36pbTXJcm1AO/s1600-h/Disney103108+028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2m8nHm1D4bD9GvLlEx2bEFHvF859eJI4l_7wFK5JyJ8_fR4Lk_jvHhGElQ-VLkyiMmBeABfrlcrhXBeR0i2cToyQFBetLCuTYyV4gyX9Yu5IdPGtuXKM46UE36pbTXJcm1AO/s400/Disney103108+028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264209436422080034" /></a>Of course, we had a blast and the kids have enough candy to last through till next Halloween! :)hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-2109178273352835072008-10-21T14:32:00.000-07:002008-10-21T14:36:30.080-07:00Phew... it's over!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EttpE7FadBM8bk_LD595qJCliZWOigbuJzG9V_NkoVnqiwDlWAQHmS2oCRhh6-XtuxbJ0RRLcL1yM5cgwf9J_dMf38LcCKVUX3ut4RSP0zpLUeauILPOfFGwDONUckdOPCexcw/s1600-h/091308+017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EttpE7FadBM8bk_LD595qJCliZWOigbuJzG9V_NkoVnqiwDlWAQHmS2oCRhh6-XtuxbJ0RRLcL1yM5cgwf9J_dMf38LcCKVUX3ut4RSP0zpLUeauILPOfFGwDONUckdOPCexcw/s400/091308+017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259723758645211730" /></a><br />Soccer season has come and gone and not a moment too soon for our little family. Now we just need to get through one holiday at a time, right?? I can't believe it's already stinkin' November! <br /><br />Tres finished his season strong. He scored twice (he actually threw in a ball and it made a goal... but they let it count!) and he sure knows how to defend the other teams goal! He tells us he wants to be a goalie. Only time will tell if he sticks with it and becomes the next David Beckham!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-59803863570814969842008-10-13T11:40:00.000-07:002008-10-13T11:53:34.654-07:00Autumn ArrivesSo we have enjoyed our back yard this summer. My sister-in-law gave us some new to us patio furniture when she and her family moved and they didn't have room for it... so we've been able to eat outside which I like! But now that the leaves are falling and the wind and rain are upon us, I'm thinking about getting some <a href="http://www.cozydays.com/">patio furniture covers</a> to help the furniture weather the weather elements a little better throughout the winter months. We may not have a really cold winter, but it does tend to get a little dreary and rainy at times! Plus I want to keep that patio furniture looking good for all the outdoor projects we want to do next year!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-82253487527479542132008-09-30T14:39:00.000-07:002008-10-21T14:42:48.473-07:00Brown eyed boy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-ZkEjmock9A1_0Z6l2HybgAlCXz3FWcV9EdG9yRW6sGADzgK-zDQtBvAqXFDzks9P7hrP6wajgrGsC_Pc0g8nyjtAiQlBMgrdO2d9obE_wUHPwFpzE4RIv_MlxOS91kyX4wJ0g/s1600-h/100108+058.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-ZkEjmock9A1_0Z6l2HybgAlCXz3FWcV9EdG9yRW6sGADzgK-zDQtBvAqXFDzks9P7hrP6wajgrGsC_Pc0g8nyjtAiQlBMgrdO2d9obE_wUHPwFpzE4RIv_MlxOS91kyX4wJ0g/s400/100108+058.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259725431238723042" /></a>Bry is in K-4 these days and obsessed with writing letters! He is doing so well at writing his own name, which is kind of a big deal since it's such a big name! He loves telling us about his day... and he loves to talk to his brother about their respective days. I wish you could all be a fly on the wall for these brotherly exchanges!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720778.post-11107874617144166222008-09-29T11:19:00.000-07:002008-09-29T11:26:11.855-07:00Stocking StuffersWhether he wants to be admit it or not, my husband is a wannabe. He's a wannabe carpenter, a wannabe electrician, a wannabe plumber... and I have to admit that as far as wannabes go, he's a pretty good at all of them!<br /><br />So usually at Christmas time, I head down the hardware aisles at local stores and look for things to fill his stocking with. I found some <a href="http://reidsupply.com/">industrial clamps</a> one time, and he loved those! I put in bungy ties last year and those were also a hit! I always count it successful when he uses something I get over and over again. <br /><br />When I get gifts, I get them for one of two purposes: <br />#1- To use in practical everyday life<br />#2- To be sentimental and sappy!hb4bamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898808245801651225noreply@blogger.com0