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Happy 14th Birthday, Ashlyn!!

September 4, 2009 · 6 Comments

Wow!! Where in the world did the past 14 years go?!?!

I blinked and she went from…

this..... (3 weeks old!)

this..... (3 weeks old and teeny tiny!)

to…

THISS!!!! 14 years old and 7 feet tall!!

THIS!!!! 14 years old and 7 feet tall!!

I’m kinda having a hard time with this!!!

She is my “original” neice! haha….my first ever!!

I was NINE years old when she was born!!!

I wasn’t allowed to hold her standing up!!

In fact, some of these pics are so old, I had to scan them into the computer bc digital was non-existent when she was born!!!

Sooooo apparently when I blinked, all of this happened….

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Me and Ashlyn

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I’m never blinking again!!!!

Happy Birthday Ashlyn!!! I love you so, so much and am so very proud of you!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better “sister”!!!  Please don’t ever, ever forget that once upon a time you thought I was so cool you called me your sister!!!

Categories: Family

Happy 25th Birthday to THE MOST AMAZING MAN EVER!!!

August 6, 2009 · 4 Comments

TWENTY-FIVE years ago, the love of my life was born!!! Whew!! Gettin’ on up there Justin ;-)

Of course, I didn’t know him back then nor was I even alive.  But God had a plan.

Now, I know you are dying to see tons of precious baby pics and I wish I could share, but unfortunately, I don’t have any (Nancy, we need to get together and fix this!).  I do have one back-in-the-day pic of him and precious is exactly what it is!!

man of my dreamsAwwww!! It makes me all cheesy smiley when I see that pic!!! So angelic, isn’t it?

That’s not the hunk I meet though, this is….

Justin-Catbackers

Since I don’t have baby pics, I’ll share pics from his last 4 birthdays and return soon with pics from this birthday!!

We celebrated his 20th at home with his family! :)

We celebrated his 20th at home with his family! :)

For his 21st, he rode the saddle at Texas Roadhouse in College Station

For his 21st, he rode the saddle at Texas Roadhouse in College Station

His 22nd birthday was a suprise at the Cavendar's Ranch with friends, fun and cake!

His 22nd birthday was a suprise at the Cavendar's Ranch with friends, fun and cake!

In Ohio we celebrated #23 with some of his fellow workers

In Ohio we celebrated #23 with some of his fellow workers

Unfortunately, this is what his 24th looked like!

And unfortunately, this is what his 24th looked like!

So of course, we did a lil of this before he left!

So of course, we did a lil of this before he left!

Somewhere between the first pic and the second, he grew into a man that I would one day meet and fall deeply in love with.  Aside from his obvious great looks, he is many wonderful things.

Strong. Compassionate. Caring. Romantic. Thoughtful. Determined. Motivated. Giving. Supporting. Loving. Funny. Reserved. Respectful. Forgiving. Patient. Smart. Protective. Accomplished. Christian.

I could say so many mushy things about how wonderful of a man, husband, son and brother he is but I think all of you know those things for your self!!

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Justin-

Happy Birthday baby!!! You are the most wonderful man I have ever met.  You have surpassed all of my expectations of a “great husband” and you continually amaze me with your drive and determination.  I could not possibly be more proud to be your wife.  Thank you for everything you have taught me about true love and friendship!

I hope you have a wonderful birthday and enjoy your present :-)

****Also, Happy Birthday to Aunt Vicki and Pa! ****

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Categories: Family

Edit: Happy 4th Birthday Camy Lou!

May 19, 2009 · 4 Comments

I say edit bc this precious baby’s birthday was actually on Friday the 15th, however, I managed to let it slip by me in the blog world.  I did get to talk to her (probably the first one of the day) to wish her a happy birthday bright and early.  She was very excited to tell me that she was FOUR and that her and momma were having a “girls day” that day.

But enough talking…time for a lil walk down Memory Ln….

Heathie and I prior to Camy's arrival!

Heathie and I prior to Camy's arrival!

From the second they met, she was a "princess" in his eyes!!

From the second they met, she was a "princess" in his eyes!!

My turn! She was sooo teeny tiny!

My turn! She was sooo teeny tiny!

Don't hold me to this but I'm pretty sure this was her first ear infection so I was trying to rock her to sleep and it turned out we were getting in some "harness time" as well! =)

Don't hold me to this but I'm pretty sure this was her first ear infection so I was trying to rock her to sleep and it turned out we were getting in some "harness time" as well! =)

Then she became a ONE YEAR OLD with a pitiful fake cry!!

Then she became a ONE YEAR OLD with a pitiful fake cry!!

And a year later, a long lasting (I think still lasting to this day) crush was born!  And don't be fooled, the crush goes both ways!

And a year later, a long lasting (I think still lasting to this day) crush was born! And don't be fooled, the crush goes both ways!

At 3 years old, she was one of the most precious flower girl duos I've ever in my life ever seen!!

At 3 years old, she was a part of one of the most precious flower girl duos I've ever in my life ever seen!! I was one lucky bride to have such cuties!

I wasn’t able to make it to her 4th birthday party (*tear*) so no pics from that but if history holds true she is a year prettier & smarter!  And by smarter, I mean this girl will probably be doing trig when she’s 10!

Camdyn Reese, Uncle Justin and I love you very, very much! We wish we could have been there on Saturday to help celebrate your birthday!! Please send us some pictures so we can see your precious self!

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We’re Back!!!

March 26, 2009 · 3 Comments

Paisley and I have finally returned to Columbus!!  It was a nice, long visit to Whitehouse but it also feels good to be home.

I don’t think I could EVER get enough kisses from Karsyn (which she says she saved for me!! seriously has there ever been a sweeter child?) and enough attitudey faces from Conley!

Camy and Caeden only got to stay for the weekend I was first home but I loved those 2 short days!! Camy is CRAZY GOOD at Memory (my stocking stuf….excuse me, Santa’s stocking stuffer to her at Christmas- of course in the Dora version!)- that girl beat EVERYONE in our house, and some of us (not going to name any names) MULTIPLE times!!  Like honestly, you can play your hardest and it doesn’t matter, she WILL beat you and not just beat you but SMASH you!!!  In our closest game of the weekend, she beat me by 7 pairs!!!  Caeden is like a weed or maybe more like a brick! Either way that kid has GROWN!!!! He just doesn’t look like my lil baby nephew you anymore!  He’s a grown up 6, almost 7, year old!! AHHHH!!!

Ashlyn and I lived and breathed cheerleading from Sunday to Thursday, with the help of Miss Jenny (Thank you!) and boy did it pay off!! Ashlyn is now a 2009-2010 WJH Cheerleader!!! I am soo soo proud of her! She honestly blew me away the first day we started working.  She hasn’t cheered since 2004 (I believe) and yet still had “it”!   We did a lil tweaking and she was simply stellar!! Obviously the judges agreed =)  Holy moly, I just realized it was exactly a decade ago that I was an 8th grade cheerleader!! SCARRRYYYY!! Back then it was HMS though! haha!! GO 1999-2000 squad! =)

Now, I did of course make time for Marshall’s, almost daily! =)  The result….

After unloading my car!!

After unloading my car!!

I’m still working on getting all of it arranged so more pics to come later but when i finished unloading and walked into this monstrosity, I couldn’t help but take a picture!! It’s laughable how much I pulled out of that car! =)

Ok, now on to my trip to Colorado to see the hubs!!  On my way there, my flight from Dallas to Colo. Springs had to be turned around and sent back to Dallas bc our fuel pump quit working and we didn’t have enough gas getting to the plane to make it to Colo. Springs! UGHHH! We ended up sitting at the gate for TWO HOURS while they worked on it.  Luckily, I still got there before J was released so I didn’t miss any time with him!  Enough of that, on to pics of our wonderful weekend!!

Headed to Cave of the Winds

Headed to Cave of the Winds

It was a tad sunny!

It was a tad sunny!

Scary bear!

Scary bear!

But apparently not to Justin

But apparently not to Justin

Checking out some rocks!

Checking out some rocks!

Just in case you missed what J was looking at...there are some stalagtites up there!

Just in case you missed what J was looking at...there are some stalagtites up there!

Tight fit!?

Tight fit!?

That's an 8 foot stalagtite behind him!!! Can you imagine how long that took to form????

That's an 8 foot stalagtite behind him!!! Can you imagine how long that took to form????

Another tight squeeze!

Another tight squeeze!

Early the next morning at the Cog Rail

Early the next morning at the Cog Rail

Our train climbing Pikes Peak

Our train climbing Pikes Peak

Our view at the top!

Our view at the top!

Our only outdoor pic due to -15* winds @ 35 mph!!! It hurt to say the least!!

Our only outdoor pic due to -15* winds @ 35 mph!!! It hurt to say the least!!

And finally, we had lunch in a KC-97.  The fuselage had been turned into a restuarant!

And finally, we had lunch in a KC-97. The fuselage had been turned into a restuarant!

Justin had to share the cockpit with Dillon- boy, he was something else!!!

Justin had to share the cockpit with Dillon- boy, he was something else!!!

But then his spaghetti was ready so Tanner was able to join!

But then his spaghetti was ready so Tanner was able to join!

Well I think that about covers our weekend!  We did go to The Famous Steak House in Colo. Springs and it was FABULOUS but I don’t have any pics! =(  We also drove through Garden of the Gods but again no pics.

I do have a new video of the furbaby to leave you with.  I must first provide the following disclaimer- I was watching her closely and I swear to never let my human babies do this!  I have already gotten a lecture from her father on this being “another bad habit” and “very dangerous bc she could easily choke”! PPPhhhpptt on that- sometimes you gotta just pick up the camera and laugh!! Granted, I missed the best part picking up my camera!! Oh well…hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

Categories: Family · Home Decorating · Paisley

It’s been a while…

March 24, 2009 · 1 Comment

Sorry for the huge gap in posts! I have been in Whitehouse since two Fridays ago and then last Friday flew to CO to see my handsome hubby!! It was a GREATTTT time!  I am back in Whitehouse and getting my stuff loaded up.  Paisley and I should be on the road around 5 am tomorrow! =)  And Justin will hopefully be home on Friday! =)  WOHOOO!
Once I get back home and settled in, I’ll post some pics from the trip and some pics of changes I’ll be making to our home decor.  Oh and I got a call that our coffee table is finally in so as soon as J gets back we’re going to go pick it up! =) Can’t wait!!!

Categories: Family · Home Decorating · Life in Columbus

OH! Come to find out….

March 11, 2009 · 2 Comments

Mime and Nane share the same anniversary date with Ma and Pa (Justin’s grandparents!!)

So a belated but very Happy 57th Anniversary to Ma and Pa!!!

Christmas 2008

Christmas 2008

Small world huh?! Oh and both of these lovely couples gave their daughters the middle name “Kay”!! Sherrie Kay & Nancy Kay!!

Ok, back to applications! boooooo! =(

Categories: Family

Happy 63rd Anniversary

March 8, 2009 · 1 Comment

to my fabulous grandparents, Mime and Nana!!!

Grandparents Day 2008

Grandparents Day 2008

My 22nd Birthday Dinner

My 22nd Birthday Dinner

I love you both very very much!!! Happy Anniversary!!

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Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!!!

February 14, 2009 · 6 Comments

I have some very exciting news….

TA-DA!!!!

TA-DA!!!!

He did a phenomenal job!!! I can’t wait for all of you to come see it! It is seriously my pride and joy! =)

But other than that he also gave me the sweetest card and also got Paisley a lil something…

My card

My card

his sweet words!

his sweet words!

Paisley's newest clothing item!!

Paisley's newest clothing item!!

"Princess U"

"Princess U"

Haha!! I’m tellin you, he loves to dress this precious girl up! =)  She looked hilarious with the hoodie actually on.  She would walk backwards trying to shake it off her head- too too funny!

Ok, back to my hubby considering it is Valentine’s Day!! =)

Categories: Family · Home Decorating · Paisley

Even more flashback!!

February 13, 2009 · 1 Comment

Just found a folder I compiled for a Mother’s Day collage I did for Mom…

9 months

9 months

HAHA!! Before church!

HAHA!! Before church!

Visitin H&B in Colorado!

Visitin H&B in Colorado!

LOVE the glasses Mom!!

LOVE the glasses Mom!!

Pretty Momma! Not so sure about that baby tho!

Pretty Momma! Not so sure about that baby tho!

Baby Ashlyn!

Baby Ashlyn!

Sooo cute!

Sooo cute!

Uh oh! Couldn't have been up to any good!

Uh oh! Couldn't have been up to any good!

GOOD TIMES MOM!! I LOVE YOU!

Categories: Family

Flashback…

February 13, 2009 · 1 Comment

While waiting on Justin to get home I’ve been looking through pics on the computer and came across a folder I put together of pics for a family reunion slideshow we did way back when…these pics are priceless!! I need to have a few printed!

Ashlyn napping on Nana's shoulder!

Ashlyn napping on Nana's shoulder!

The days of cooking out with the red grill! And look at the woods behind them!!

The days of cooking out with the red grill! And look at the woods behind them!!

Holly in Nana's boots!

Holly in Nana's boots!

Mime holding a baby watermelon (ME!)

Mime holding a baby watermelon (ME!)

Kisses!! Isn't she gorgeous?! Some things never change!

Kisses!! Isn't she gorgeous?! Some things never change!

What would I do without my Nana? Apparently, not find any easter eggs!

What would I do without my Nana? Apparently, not find any easter eggs!

or get any Halloween candy!!

or get any Halloween candy!!

or have a place to nap!

or have a place to nap!

Holly's 1st Birthday

Holly's 1st Birthday

Heather with Mime and Nana

Heather with Mime and Nana

We’re some pretttttttttty lucky grandkids!! =) I love you Mime and Nana!

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