Happy Birthday to Us!

One of the many things that D.H. and I have going for us is that we were born on the same day! People love this about us, like it's so unique...and maybe it is, I don't know really, I've never googled it! But honestly when I first found out that our birthday's were the same, I was shocked, I actually didn't believe D.H. and made him show me his license! Sure enough, January 27th is our day in history, of course I must mention that he was born three years prior to my big day...I think that's important! Of course D.H. loves this because quite honestly..he'll never forget my birthday! He actually tried to convince me to get married on this day as well, so he was sure not to forget any of the "big stuff", that wasn't going to happen!

So Happy Birthday Mark, I'm so happy to be in this life with you, I fear my life would have been quite lonely without you in it. Here's to 30...may it bring you a decade of promises...trust me, it has to be better than your 20's!

And Happy Birthday to me, I'm amazed at the person I have become in 27 years...I'm not sure how it all worked out this way, but I'm so glad that God has blessed my life!

Wedding Invite!

Cortlyn was invited to her third grade teacher's wedding and she was over the moon. It was very sweet, the teacher "Miss A" wanted as many of her students to come as possible and they had special seating and she even had pictures taken with each child and then her class as a group. Cortlyn was on cloud nine...she was so excited to go, she got dressed nearly an hour early! She had a great time...and I'm pretty sure "Miss A" will go down as her favorite teacher of all time! Check out how grown up she looks...can you believe it!

1st Place!

Cortlyn's basketball team ended the season this past weekend with an 8-0 record! They really played hard and I was so proud of all of them, but Cortlyn especially, she really moved out of her comfort zone and tried something new! She scored 18 points total for the season, which let me remind you this is her first year playing, so D.H. and I really thought this was impressive. At their last game Saturday they were awarded medals and First Place trophies, Cortlyn could not have been more excited! It was really fun watching her and D.H. and I are very hopeful she will play again next year. She says she will...if D.H. coaches! haha

Suc-freaking-cess!

I'm calling it a success...Collier is potty-trained! We began hard-core training on the 28th of December and we have had zero accidents since then! Yeah...I cannot tell you how happy I am for myself, for Collier...for all of us! I was so sick and tired of changing diapers and now it's done! He loves his big boy underwear we bought--Spiderman, Hulk, and Cars...he thinks they are the coolest thing since sliced bread! We are still wearing a pull-up to bed at night until I see that he can hold it that long...but good news is that the past two mornings he has been dry...but I'm not getting my hopes up just yet! Let's just say I'm totally fine with one pull-up a day, that I can handle!

Goodbye 2008, Hello 2009!

I have to be honest...2008 was such a great year for me and my family that I am very sad to see it go. I have had so much to be thankful for throughout the whole year that I couldn't begin to list them all...but to say goodbye to 2008, it's truly bittersweet. I am looking forward to 2009, I know it can be another great year for us and I think it will, we've talked about adding another child to our family and we are hopeful that the effort will at least be rewarded in 2009 if not the actual arrival! With more children comes the need for more space, so we've talked about buying a bigger home...so to say the least we have two big goals right off the bat! I don't make resolutions...I learned a long time ago that I break them and that the truth is I should be working towards becoming a better person everyday regardless of what time of year it may be. I will say that I am working harder on being a more faithful follower of God and more importantly living my life so that others may see that faith. It was a great year 2008...farewell, 2009 I'm expecting great things from you!

New Years Eve 2008

D.H. and I never go out on N.Y.E, the most we've ever done is gone to my sister in laws for awhile but we are usually always home by 10p.m. and sometimes we don't even see the ball drop! I know that's sad isn't it...but it's life as an adult with children I guess. Well this year to my surprise my D.H. planned a night out for New Years Eve! My mother in law's birthday is the 31st so we decided to take her out to this groovy bar in town, the coolest place in our one horse town! We had so much fun, my sister in law and her boyfriend went with us and my sweetheart D.H. offered to be our Designated Driver (such an awesome hubby I have...I know!) so we just had a blast. We had drinks, listened to the band, and even watched the ball drop...it was a great night and I owe it all to my wonderful Dear Husband (D.H.), thanks babe!