Sunday, December 28, 2008

Six Wonderful Years!!!


I cannot believe how quickly six years has passed! As I write this post it was literally exactly six years ago (at 6:00 p.m.) that Michael and I were married. To think back on a very quick six years, it is amazing to think what all we have been through and how richly God has blessed us. I am so thankful for Michael as a husband and now as a father to Myla. What would we do without him? I noticed recently when Myla and I were out of town for a couple of nights how much I missed him and take for granted the time that we are together! Things just do not feel right when we are not together. I know that sounds quite cliche, but it is very true to me. Not only have we been married six years, we have been together for over thirteen!
Going through all of the festivities of Mary Jennifer and Spencer's wedding this weekend brought back so many memories of our wedding weekend. How blessed we were with all of our friends and family that were with us to share such a long awaited moment! I LOVED our wedding day and think back to it often and remember how much fun it was! I am going to try and talk Michael into watching our video tonight! For some reason men don't think that is as much fun as women, but I think he will oblige!
I look forward to sharing so many more anniversaries of this day and remembering back upon the significance of our wedding....the perfect example of God's love for us. The fact that we are His Bride and He loves us so much. We will in the future share in a much more wonderful wedding supper! How exciting!
Michael, I love you! I am so thankful for you, and I look forward to as many more years together as the Lord allows!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Can't Believe I Forgot!!!

Last Saturday we also celebrated Michael's birthday!! He turned 31!! It's crazy considering that he was 17 when we started dating. We have celebrated almost 1/2 of our lives birthdays together!
Even though it is late, I just wanted to wish him a Happy Birthday again! Thank you, Michael, for being a wonderful husband and father. I love you so much!

Whew...I Think I'm Caught Up...

I am so glad to have my computer back and to now have my blog updated again!
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There will be more updates as the week progresses and we celebrate Christmas with family and have a wedding on Saturday!!! We are so excited for Mary Jennifer (Michael's sister) and Spencer! Everyone can begin to pray that Myla will make it down the aisle as the flower girl!!! It should prove to be very interesting.
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Another note...today Michael and I got text messaging!! I am so excited and we have both been sending and receiving texts today like crazy. I know we are way behind, but we can still be excited, right? Not only that, but Michael got a brand new Motorola RAZR for FREE!! I am excited for him, but very jealous! I am proud of Michael...Facebook, texting and a new phone all in one week!
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I'll leave you with this picture of Myla from yesterday. Michael and I needed to put some things up in the attic, so we bundled Myla up so she could play in the garage. I just love the hat on her, and believe it or not she left it on almost the whole time we were out there!

Until next time....

Family Christmas...Part 1

Last Saturday we celebrated Christmas with Aunt Be, Uncle Doc & Chelsea since they were headed off to Colorado to see Olivia, Rich and baby George for Christmas. This will be one of the first Christmases that I have not celebrated at their house in Tupelo! We will miss Olivia, Rich and George so much!! We had a great time, but I didn't get many pictures. Too busy chasing around a little squirt!! Maybe I will do better at the next several gatherings!

Myla pushing around her adorable suitcase/backpack from Aunt Be and Uncle Doc. Yes, she thought it was best to push it, not pull it!
The Barbie shoes Chelsea gave Myla were quite a hit! When she put them on she started squealing and stamping her feet when she stood up. She did pretty well on the carpet, but when she hit the hardwood, she went down! She loved them, though!
Prancing in her shoes!
Sis Sis gave Myla the Pottery Barn Anywhere Chair and she LOVES it. I knew she would because her friend, Phillip, has one and she plays with it everytime we are over there (which is a lot!!). I don't remember why she didn't have any clothes on! I guess we were getting ready to change her to go to the Meurrier's house.
Playing in her chair some more!
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And as you can see, she is still enjoying the Barbie shoes...these pictures are from this morning. And yes, she has her keds on with them! Did I mention they were a little big? All the better though...she will get lots of use out of them as she grows!




Haley is ONE!!

Wow...how time flies! Haley is already 1!!! We went to her birthday party on Saturday before we headed to Batesville. Her party was at the firestation, which is appropriate since her Daddy is a firefighter! Susan and I always talk about how much fun it is to watch Myla and Haley grow up together! I'm sure this will be the first of many celebrations together!

Kisses for the birthday girl!
Susan and Myla. Why won't kids smile when you want them to?
Haley, Susan & Myla...trying to get two babies to smile on cue...forget about it!
Mommy and the birthday girl!! Myla having fun on the firetruck!
Phillip not sure about the truck!

Best Friends...

Last Wednesday I babysat Grace and Robbie so Katie could go to her husband's workplace for his Christmas lunch. Anyway, Katie's mom bought Grace and Myla these shirts that say "Best Friends". I called Katie and told her to let Grace wear hers so we could get some pictures! Are they not too cute?? They love each other and have so much fun playing together! Grace was being a little "mommy" and getting onto Myla for whining! She kept telling her to "Stop" and pointed her finger at her! It was hilarious!

I love the look on Myla's face...it is like she is planning something mischevious to do!
Giving Grace love or perhaps whispering the plan she came up with in the previous picture.
Okay, I think they are done with pictures!

Holiday Cookie Swap...

My friend, Katie, hosted a holiday cookie swap a couple of weeks ago. Those things are such a good idea considering we don't get nearly enough bad food to eat over the holidays!!! We had a good time with all of my friends as well as Myla's friends. I didn't do too great taking pictures, but here are the ones that I got.

Myla, dressed and ready to go! Yes, she did wear shoes!
Playing with Mia and Robbie...she was a little obsessed with their pacifiers.
I'm not sure who she was looking at, but I just really liked this picture.
Little Robbie man...I'm surprised I got a picture with him not smiling. This kid smiles all the time! He is the happiest little thing!
Grace...Robbie's big sister. She was hiding her cookies from all the other kiddos!
Phillip and Taylor playing either Ring Around the Rosies or London Bridge...I can't remember, but they were having a ball!