Oh me... Oh my...

Wow. What a few days! This daggon ice storm really got the best of this little ditty! I have come to the conclusion that if we were ever to lose power again, I'd much rather it be during August than January!

Matt, Cyd and I were going to try to brave staying home Wednesday night and block off the doorway with a thick blanket to keep the heat in the living room, and snuggle up in front of the fire.. Well, that idea went to pot after I started worrying... Cyd was fast asleep in the pack-n-play and around 10 o'clock the temp. was dropping FAST! It was 60 degrees by this time...the last we looked (which was like 20 minutes ago) it was about 64 degrees... Our little fire just wasn't keeping up. So, at this point, we decided to move her from her deep sleep and put her in between the both us so that our body heat would keep everyone warm... Well, she wasn't having any of it. We fought her for an hour and decided that we should call for an SOS! Dan & Tiff had gotten power that evening, so we thought we'd set-up camp in thier basement and get a peaceful nights sleep... hahahaha. We arrived around 11:30 and this is the last time I knew what time of the hour it was b/c I refused to look at the clock... It just hurt to think about what time it was... Cyd, once again, had another idea about our so called "peaceful nights sleep!".... We.couldn't.put.her.down. She'd fall asleep, wake up screaming... fall asleep, wake up wanting to play.... fall asleep, throw out her paci.... Try to imagine two drunkenly tired parents trying to hunt around a dark basement for a stinkin' paci (which we never found), dogs trying to stake claim on where you hope to eventually lay your head and trying to keep a baby/toddler half-way quiet, b/c there are 6 adults and 1 child up stairs... Sheesh. And, if anyone knows Matt or I, we tend to lose our temper pretty fast.... Imagine me saying, "Matt! It's not her fault! She doesn't know what's going on! We've got to PULL IT TOGETHER!" Literally, those words came out of my mouth and I chuckle thinking about it now. It was like I was trying to rally the troops... I was finally able to put her down in her p-n-p and she fell asleep for a while.... I wondered what time it was, but I just couldn't even bear to check... Hard telling how much time had elapsed, but she woke up. It's amazing how quick a mother can go from a deep sleep to up and on her feet! From that moment on, she was on mommy's chest. At this point, I had to reference MY OWN post, on what I had "learned" (see Parenting - I've learned" post) regarding treasuring the alone time with your wee one, b/c it goes by fast!.. Well, at that moment, I tried to just accept that I wasn't going to sleep more than 2-3 hours and as long as she was snoozing, that's all that mattered and, this is scary, but I was talking to myself saying, "I'm going to be begging her to lay her head on my chest soon, SOAK THIS MOMENT UP! You DON'T need as much sleep as you think you do!... It's not about me anymore!" ;-) over and over...

Well, obviously we survived... Although, it clearly wasn't Matt or I's finest moments as parents or spouses, but we made it and learned, once again, not to go into a situation with unrealistic expectations... and PRAY HARD from the beginning, and never stop, for strength and patience! I've really had to try to remember to laugh when I want to cry, or let me rephrase, when I am crying! Maybe that will put a new spin or outlook on things! ;-)

Thanks Dan & Tiff for letting us come and crash your house!

All the exclamation points are proof that I've recovered and I'm not feeling sorry for myself anymore! hahaha!

Happy Friday! I hope all of you without power, get it soon! We'll be prayin' for ya!

We've got a walker!

Cyd's been working hard! She's fine-tuning her walking skills and getting better and better every day! She'll still drop to her knees, but today she has just been walking across rooms like it's nothing!

She also just broke tooth #8!

Good work Cyd! ;-)

I've been Obamaiconed...

I promise my teeth aren't that yellow in real life! ;-)

Parenting - I've learned

to NEVER assume and expect things are going to go a certain way, because they're not and that's OK... We adjust and we make what works for us...and that's all that matters.

to NEVER analyze or judge someone's way of parenting, b/c who are we to do that!? We don't know what's going on or what makes thier family dynamics work.... To each thier own.

to enjoy the alone time with your little one... even if it is in the middle of the night. It goes by too fast.

to stop reading so many books! Give it time and you'll know what to do by what your babe is doing! Just takes a little trial and error.

Those are just a few! What have YOU learned!?

I'm trying to keep my posts short, since my previous post have been so daggon long!

Happy Friday!

The BIG '1'

Man, where to start!? Cyd's birthday was so much fun! It was so good to see everyone who made the journey! We surely are very blessed with AMAZING friends and family! Thank you all so much for ringing in Cydni's first year with us! It's truly been an amazingly, fun time! We appreciate you!

We had a PINK party for her! Guests played along and wore pink. Everyone got to take 1 pink rose home (obviously, significant to her 1st b-day). We had pink cupcakes with pink polka-dots on them that matched her pink polka-dotted invites... Pink table covers, plates and utensils! Pink balloons and I think that's it! ;-) I'm just taking a leap out there and assuming that my child is going to love pink... I figured we're going to have so many darned character parties down the road, I thought I'd keep it simple and stick with shades of pink... I sure did have a lot of fun with it! Is the first birthday party really for the child or the parents!?

Anyways, here's what you all are waiting for... Pictures!

Daddy made us pancakes that morning!

My get-up! All the pretty roses!

Loving the icing! Not the cake. Thank you all for the gifts! Cyd is so blessed spoiled!
There are so many more pictures, but I'll just leave you with that! Thank you to all who helped prepare and clean-up! Love you!!!

A moment

Cyd and I had a "moment" that I want to document so I will remember exactly how I felt when it happend.



It was SO SWEET! The morning of her birthday, I went in to get her out of her crib. We sat down in the rocking chair for a little peaceful time before the festivites began that day. I started singing "Happy Birthday" to her and all she kept doing was putting her forehead up to my mouth so I would kiss it! I just melted and wanted to stay there forever. I don't know how many kisses I gave her that morning, but it was a LOT and I have a LOT more to give! I love being a mommy.... I can't wait for more of those moments!!!

Happy Birthday Uncle Dewey!

Lots of January Birthdays! This post is for Uncle Dewey! We love you Jerry! Hope you have a Happy, Happy Birthday!

Never say 'Amen'

I can't remember for the life of me where I saw this, but I think it's the greatest...

Just like the title says, "Never say amen!"

Talk to God...when you need Him, when He needs to be praised, when you feel lonely, when you feel blessed, when you need grace... Talk to Him all day long... Never say Amen. He is always there walking with you through any sort of circumstance.

Just had to share! Hope you're having a good inauguration day! God Bless America! ;-)

Happy Happy Birthday Miss Cydni!

This time last year was Matt and I's last night as a family of just 2... I can remember the day you joined us like it was yesterday... and I wouldn't take back a second of it. You bring such joy to our souls.... We love you sweets! Happy 1st Birthday!

Again, I'm annoyed with blogger... The second picture was supposed to be first. That's her around 6 months and the first picture is 11 months... Anyone have any suggestions on how this works better? Or, am I just clueless...

Pictures of her party to come!

Happy 1st Birthday Evie!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Evelyn, Happy Birthday to YOU! and many more....until you're 154! ;-)

We love you!

My Ode to my Sweet Baby Girl

Disclaimer: This post is more for me... Has a LOT of what Cyd is/has been doing... Long... very long...

Sorry, these pictures are in no particular order, b/c I'm not real familiar with blogger quite yet and I SWEAR, every time I get in here to edit, the spacing is all off... annoying!

Dear Cydni,

I love you sweet baby girl. You're sleeping right now and I just want to go in there and wake you up and snuss with you... I can't even think about what my life would be like without you. I prepared for you for so long, but NOTHING can ever prepare you for motherhood and nothing can ever prepare you for that bond that you have with your little girl (or boy, but I don't know anything about that right now...). I hoped and prayed for you and you've exceeded every imagination that I dreamed. Yes, there are/have been ups and down, that's a given, but all you have to do is bat those beautiful blues and I melt in your little palm. It's amazing how much your way of life, your way of thinking, changes once you become responsible for a life. I know for me, I've acquired this patience with you that I don't know where it came from.. and when I do get frustrated, I remember that all you need is me or daddy and it makes it all better. You need me. I love it. I love being your mommy.

You're getting ready to turn one and I just can't believe it... Time has flown by... You were delivered via emergency c-section, b/c we did an induction and you just weren't ready (atleast that's what I think).... Daddy brought you out to the family and your crazy tongue caught the attention of everyone!!! Out of the gate, you were a champion nurser and we continued that relationship for 6 months... You were sleeping through the night by 8 weeks (just in time for mommy to get a good night rest before she returned to work! Perfect timing!), you hit all the targets that the doctor set and you continue to do so. You'll/We'll have to reference when you were crawling, eating solids, etc. in your baby book, b/c it's in your bedroom, so I can't really get to it now, and you've done A LOT in the last year, so this post would never end, so I'm going to look to your book for all of that information, but from here on out, it will go in the blog... It's utterly amazing how much babies develop and grow in thier first year! No wonder you sleep so much! You're wore out!!! ;-)

I am going to go ahead and document what 's going on now:

~You're working on your 7th tooth.

~You took 6 steps tonight (1/13/09) and I think you'll be picking it up with more ease and comfort after your birthday.

~We're getting ready to start the phasing in of whole milk and phasing out of bottles. We've become so comfortable with how things have been going, but I guess we've got to make it interesting and keep changing it up! ;-)

~Your vocabulary grows daily! Your first word was dada.... Now you're saying (in your own wierd version & when you choose too...) mama, Amy & Chris (daycare ladies), doggie, papa, duck, baby & thank you.

~You give WIDE open wet kisses and we LOVE them! (However, I think you try to slip the tongue on Jesus in your bible! hahah We'll say, "Give Jesus a kiss and you'll plant your mouth and move it all around! OH MY! ;-))hahaha)

~You're even doing the "How old are you going to be on your birthday?" and you respond with a big "1" with your finger! How sweet!

~I can finally get your hair in an itty, bitty pony tail...

~You've relingquished your paci to just nap/bedtime/carseat...and I hope we get rid of it soon, b/c it makes your sweet breath a little stinky;-)

~You're a champion sleeper, but I'm not even going to go there, b/c as sure as I do, that will change!

~You shake your head yes and no... I'm not sure if I like this one yet...:-)

~You also know who Rocky and Bandit are. I'll say, "Where's Rocky (or Bandit)?" and you look straight at them... You LOVE them. We've had a couple issues with Rocky when he's been sleeping and you want to play, but you forget about it and love him nonetheless.... However, if it continues, we're unfortunantly going to have to address it... He's forcing us to make a decision we don't want to... tear ;-( But, you and Bandit could play all day long. He puts up with a LOT from you and you just Kackle at him! It's so precious. Your favorite thing to do with them is when we run around with you in our arms chasing after them.... you can't get a better laugh than that!!!

~You still don't really like finger foods... You'll eat the basics like cheerios, puffs, biter biscuits, french fries (with the sitters), bananas and I think that's about it! Actually, oddly enough, we found out tonight that you like garlic bread... But, if it's anything we're eating for supper, you pretty much gag... You love your baby food though, so we'll probably be feeding that to you until you're 5!

~You will "growl" with me.

~You use your right hand predominantly...

~You'll point to daddy and I's noses, but not your own...

~And lastly, you're getting ready to make another big transition from the daycare to staying with Aunt Tiff. I know you're going to love it, but I know you're also going to miss Amy & Chris. You love being there with all the other kids, but I think you'll do just fine with Tiff, Evie and the newborn baby.

Lots of changes in store! This list could keep on going... I can't wait, well, yes I can, but for you to keep changing... It's so sweet and awe-inspiring to see you discover your world.. oh and btw, your tongue is STILL CRAZY! You can twist it and then bend it! It's like it's double-jointed... HILARIOUS!

My ode to you, darling, is to be the best mommy I can be for you. It is the desire of my heart that you will know and love Jesus and I will try my best to bring you up in the Lord's word and love... However, should these desires not be for you, I will try to have an open mind. I will not force that upon you. You are your own individual and I want you to discover, question, etc. whatever you may, but know, regardless, I will love you and so will Jesus. I will ALWAYS, no.matter.what, be there for you. I will be your best friend (but remember, I have to be a parent too;-)) and I hope you will be able to come to me with any of your hearts desires, frustrations, lonlinesses... and I hope that I will be able to make all your worries go away. I will do my darndest to keep you safe and in a loving home, with two parents, who love each other. I'd promise you the world if I could...

Miss Cydni, you're the greatest blessing and miracle that the Lord can bestow on a couple and I'm so glad He graced us with your presence! I love you for all the days to come and with all my heart can give!

I'm going to be scared to see my report card 20 years down the road! ;-)

Two traits that you've gotten from your mom.... sensitivity... Oh Lord.. I can say "NO," and your eyes will well up with tears and your nose turns red faster than you can blink an eye (see picture below)....just like your sappy/sensitive/cryin' o' mum... And the other trait that I can see so far is that you seem to be a pretty scheduled little one too (See Honest Scrap Blog Post #5) ;-)! Give or take a half-hour, I pretty much can tell you what you're going to do... On most days.

Well, I hope your first year was everything that your little pretty brain could have imagined! ;-) And, I hope you enjoy your PINK birthday party!

We will miss you Mr. Dungy!

I have to admit that a lot of the reason that I LOVE the Colts is because of Coach Dungy. He's done AMAZING things and overcome some of the most heart-breaking of situations and he's done it with such grace. I am so proud that he is following the Lord's will and following the ministries his heart desires, but, I am being a little selfish in wishing he'd stick around for a few more years! You are such an inspiration Coach Dungy and we will miss you!

Shout out to Lovie (this is for you Michelle)!
Glory Days

Inspiring.

Honest Scrap Award

Man! I've already been tagged! Dang you, Brooke!

I had a hard time putting this together, so you are all welcome to add any I've missed! Be nice though! ;-) I'm sensitive! haha.



Here goes...

I was taken back to my elementary school days recently. Think of the game of tag as it was played endlessly from the bus stop to the playground. It has now reached the blogsphere. This post is dedicated to the Honest Scrap Award given to me by my friend Brooke.

The rules of this lovely award/game of tag is as follows…A) You must write 10 honest things about yourself that are interesting (of course, right?)B) Pass the award along to 7 other bloggers that you feel embodies the spirit of Honest Scrap.

1. First and foremost, as I've said before, I love the Lord and He is my Savior. I'm planning a post on this in the future, so I will leave it at that.

2. My family... Means the absolute world to me. This includes Matt and Cyd. I may not show it the best all of the time, but I hope and pray that each of them knows how special they are to me... Even the in-laws! ;-) I can't begin to describe how they've helped me along my life journey (so far). I most certainly wouldn't be the person I am today without them. I've got an "Ode to my families" post on my list to do too, so I will elaborate on each then... Yes, I do lay in bed thinking of what I can post about and yes, I do have a list of them! ;-) See #5.

3. I have a great circle of friends from my college years... We all "joined forces" that first crazy week in Mills Hasll and haven't stopped since! We even picked up Amanda along the way and she fit in like a charm! I MISS those days of hanging out on our porch smoking, did i say that!? It's an honest scrap award, so I guess I have to be honest...., going for joy rides in my Tracker, with the top down, to the park, 90210 & Dawson's Creek night, the SigEp house, the middle of the night trips to "Noah's Ark" -or whatever it was called and many more adventures that I will purposely leave out! ;-) I consider you all family! I can't wait until Drew and Em's wedding to see you all!!!

4. I don't really know what this says, but I have made such good friends at my "jobs." I also consider them family, as we do/did spend 8 hours 5 days of the week together! Katie, Arlene, Carolyn G., Tracie and Joy, that means you!

5. I'm a very scheduled person. I make lists' of lists'. Let me give you an example. I have THREE lists going for Cyd's b-day party... All of them containing the EXACT same information, just in a different "order!" I make lists' of each days activities, to do's, etc... If I don't make said lists, I WILL forget. mark my word... I feel lost without said lists' too... Anything to help my sanity, right? Now, going back to the scheduled part.... This doesn't vary much and I'm not going to bore you with the details... but, I admit, it's ridiculous. I'm very much a creature of habit to say the least!

6. I've been known by my family as a "nag." Don't know where I got this trait or why... I still do it to this day, but let me flatter myself and try to rationalize it. I feel like people will forget, so I like to call myself, PERSISTENT... A much better word than NAG. ;-) I'm also SENSITIVE. Oh man, when I would get in trouble, in high school, Debbie would start out her sentence with "Now, don't you dare start crying!" Of coarse, I did. I have no explanation for it. I would still cry today if I "got in trouble." I cry over prayer requests, stupid tv shows, the news-whether it's bad or good, in nervous situations. I DON'T KNOW WHY, I SWEAR. It just comes and I get SO mad at myself. It's a known fact with family, friends, co-workers, etc. that I'm a "cryer." Which spelling would you use for that??? Anyways...

7. I have wierd cravings! Everyone in my family & friends circle can attest to it... Again, I don't know where this came from, but it dates back to the good ol' days of trying not to get caught eating some it! ;-) You can sometimes find me eating...by itself, A1, soy sauce, peppercini's, & then right after one of those... powdered sugar of all things! Wierd. I know. I guess you can say that I lurve salt. Sometimes I think I can feel that I need salt or sugar... and after I eat it, I feel "balanced" again... Man, I hope after this post, you all don't think I'm too crazy....

8. I LOVE 24!!! Thank you Fox for bringing it back into my life! ;-) haha. I've spent 4 hours of my life watching it the past 2 days b/c they've had 2-2 hour specials Sunday and Monday! It was worth every minute of it though! I'm also a reality t.v. junkie. Amazing Race, Biggest Loser, lots of shows on hgtv (especially house hunters, international in particular), a&e (intervention), discovery (deadliest catch...i know, random!)...

9. I'm a sucker for gossip mag websites. i.e. Perezhilton.com and people.. (surprisingly, I haven't checked them today yet! ;-)).. I don't know why.. I would never want any of thier lives, but I guess I just like seeing how ridiculous they can be... Seriously, the bible study I'm in would ask me at the beginning of the night what was going on in celeb world! I guess I need an intervention myself! ;-) HOWEVER, I do keep up on world/local news on Fox & CNN... So, I try to be somewhat well-rounded, but again, since this is an honest scap blog, I have to be honest and say, the "other" shows get more of my attention! ;-) There's lots of exclamation points and smiley faces going on in this post! ;-)

10. Finally! My dad is 1 of 6, My mom is 1 of 12, Debbie is 1 of 2. = 17 Aunts & Uncles x 2 (spouses, girlfriends or boyfriends) and that EQUALS 34 Aunts and Uncles!!! Matt's dad is 1 of 11, his mom is 1 of 7... 16 Aunts & Uncles x2 (spouse, girlfriends or boyfriends) EQUALS 32! SERIOUSLY, I HAVE 66 AUNTS & UNCLES! (Give or take a few with divorce, etc..) But, How incredibly blessed are we!!??? I've never really done the math until now, but Holy Moly! ;-)

Ok, I guess I'm done! Sorry for the long post! It seems I'm a little windy! Ok. I'm only going to be able to tag a few, b/c I don't think I have many followers yet, but I'll tag 2 that I know look, or atleast I think they do, and haven't been tagged yet! You're up Katy, Court & Holly!

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We took Cyd and Evie to get thier one year pictures and had a ball!
Enjoy!

What a difference a year makes!

The Main Man In My Life

You know, aside from the Lord of coarse... I'm taking a note from a friend that I met in Indy - Here's your shout-out Court! Her blog is "I like to Mosey," check it out over in my blog roll... Very funny and entertaining.. Anyways, her post on her hubby, Stone, was great and inspired me to do the same on Mathias... I'm going to do a post on Matt and then one on Cyd... Eventually, I'm going to do one on my faith, but I want to think that one through so I can articulate appropriately what the Lord means to me. It's not something that you can really put into words and do it justice, but I want to try... I know that it can be controversial and that's NOT what I'm intending.... I just thought some of you would like to know where my heart lies first and foremost. I'm getting off the subject, this one is for MJN and I'll go through the rest in thier respective posts! Sorry! Consider it your heads up, b/c it's coming! ;-) Thanks Kasie for that idea...

My ode to Matt:

They say that when you're looking for your "mate," you end up with someone like your parents and I can most certainly attest that Matt is so much like my dad... Maybe not in the "handyman" skills (he makes up for that in his spreadsheet skills...hahaha!), but his heart and love for others couldn't be more genuine (like my pops, however, my dad has had a little bit more success in keeping his hair... dang navinsula! hehe...)... This may sound hokey, but he truly makes me want to be a better person just being with or around him... He's one of the "good guys" that I thought I would never find... He's inspiring, he lifts me up when I'm down or lifts me even higher when I thought it wasn't possible, he makes a bad day good and a good day even better.. There's nothing better than KNOWING you're loved and not having to doubt or worry about it... I know this man loves me and that's a peace in my heart that is inexplainable... This is another one that you can't really do justice in writing it down.... It's crazy b/c you think you love someone with all of your heart, but my love for him just keeps growing each.and.every.day. Then, we are blessed with Cydni...and my heart melts even more when he's with her... I know there are so many good hubby's out there, but in my book, you can't get better than Matt. Another hokey statement, but sometimes we literally are thinking about the exact same things! He'll start a sentence, and I'll be like, "That JUST went through my head!" Seriously! I know, I'm gay...

It's amazing to look back at where we started...all the ups and downs... I wouldn't change it for the world, b/c it's made us a stronger couple and made us the couple that we are... I know we're far from figuring things out, as we've only been married for 4 years (together for almost 8), but we have forever to keep learning and trying....

I do have to attribute a lot of our succes in our marriage to having a mutual respect and love for the Lord. It puts our doubts, fears, worries, loves, praises, etc. all on the same playing field. We know, first and foremost, to look to the Lord in good times and bad, and trust that He already knows what's going on, instead of trying to control it ourselves... All of that "stuff" is out of our hands. There's nothing better than praying for someone or a situation and seeing that prayer come full circle... Obviously, not all prayers have been answered, and there's ALWAYS a reason for it that you won't understand until the Lord is ready to reveal it.... all.about.faith.in.the.Lord.

He's amazing... for me, and that's all that matters! Thank you Lord for intertwining our paths 10 years ago!!! Here's to you, Matt... Thank you for being... well, you.

Funny glimpse into the way Matt thinks... We all know that he's frugal...and that's a generous statement (however, he did just go out buy himself (us) a nice tv)... Well, onto the subject at hand... He HATES Hallmark...or any card making place, any card, anything that you have to spend money on that you can just do yourself... --- His take on such places is that they're "fleecing" America. Why in the sam H*** would you go buy a $4-$5 card when you can just simply write them down on a piece of paper and give it to them... He thinks that means so much more (which it does)! ---- One of the many reasons why I love this man. You just have to laugh sometimes.. He's right though, my heart melts when he actually takes the time to write out his thoughts and feelings to me. I will cherish my love letters forever. I have them all...and the cards he's broken down and bought! ;-)

The End to the story... The fairytale - my version of it - continues...

Sorry folks, no pics this time.. Just look over on the right hand side and his smile says it all...

Easing out of Stalkerdom..

Ok, so bare with me... I have been an AVID stalker of more than quite a few of you for some time now (the blog roll is just the start of it! ;-) It's so addicting, like facebook and myspace... each blog is so interesting and different. It's neat to keep up with it - As you all know!) and swore that I would never start my own blog until I was a stay-at-home mom... Why? I have no idea. But, on Monday, I just figured, "Hey, why not!?" I don't have the best grammatical skills, nor am I in no way funny, but I try. I also "write how I would speak," another big no no in grammer city, but who cares! This is my blog, right!? Anyhow, I'm sorry if you end up shaking your head at my insanity. ;-) ---- (For some reason, I love to add in that winking smiley face and I love using exclamation points.. Again, I have no idea why, part of many of my wierd tendencies! I even do it texting!) ---- I digress. So, I guess I'll start off with my "story" of sorts.

I'm what, almost 29, geez...where has the time gone!? I graduated from Indiana State University (where I met my love), moved home (Poseyville), moved to Indy, married my love, moved to Floyds Knobs, had my adorable daughter and finally moved to Borden on the beautiful Huber Winery. We rent a house from the Huber's and are literally surrounded by thier vineyards. We hope to, in the near future, begin building.... Ask me tomorrow and we will be looking to purchase a house. Our minds change with the wind! ;-) Ooops, there I go again with the exclamation point and smiley face. sorry.


That's the smallest glimpse of my life that I've ever detailed...there is so much more to it. I love the Lord and He is my Savior. I have a wonderful family, married into a wonderful family and have the most amazing friends that life could offer... It seems as if it really can't get any better right now. God has been/is so good to us! It's pretty amazing to look back at where He's taken us and we look forward to what He has in store for us!


Right now, my mind is in full planning mode for my daughters 1st birthday party! It really has been a year! Pinch me! I can't wait to post some pictures. That's one more reason I started the blog now. I want a better way to track our lives, so we will one day be able to look back and really get a feel for what went on! I'm not much of a scrapbooker, I do take lots of photos...my friends and family can attest to that, and I just "keep up" with her baby book, so I feel inclined to do more...for her...


gosh, what else? any questions?

Shout out to Arlene! Thanks for "stylizing" my blog! Luvs it!


I guess I'll end with pictures! Enjoy!


Me and My Best Bud! This is Cyd and her cousin Evie (Evelyn). They are two days apart.




Yes, I got her ears pierced!

My "Hoehn" cousins!

My "Naville" Cousins!