Neglected... sorry!

I've seriously neglected my blog the past week or so. I'm sorry about that. Life has gotten so busy! I've missed you blog and I promise not to stay away long again. lol

Things have been crazy here. My brother and family came in on Monday before Thanksgiving and it's been a whirlwind since. We did something with them everyday they were here. We did jump zone, the movie Bolt (SO CUTE!), ICE! at Gaylord (fantastic, the Grinch), 4am shopping (so wonderful, I adore Black Friday!) and a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner fit for a royal family, which we are!

The sad part came when they left and my baby got really really sick :( On Saturday Girlie started getting sick, well she was sick on Saturday morning when she woke. She had a fever of 101.3 and complained tons about her throat hurting. I knew she had strep throat, it had to be. Called the Dr and they couldn't see her on Saturday but said that they could on Monday but to bring her in on Sunday (walk-in) if she didn't get better. She didn't, in fact a little worse as she broke out with a rash on Saturday afternoon. I thought she was allergic to Tylenol all the sudden since I gave it to her that day and hadn't given it to her for years, I use Motrin. Turns out Girlie has SCARLET FEVER! When the dr. said that I just sat there with my mouth open. I didn't even know that still existed. It's caused from strep and is a terrible itchy rash and strep and high fever. Lucky after a few doses of antibiotics she was better. She's nearly 100% now. She was so sick!

Today I'm going to Frankfort, KY to see my peeps! :) I can't wait to see my girlies. This is our 10th Christmas get together. It's so hard to believe we were in college 10 years ago. That seems so long but then it doesn't. I feel so old when I say I've been out of college for 10 years. CRAZY!
In any event I can't wait to see the girls. I'm leaving at noon today to go there and I'm so excited, as is Girlie - to see Chelsea!

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! :) Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

LOVE!

I am thankful...

for my family - my hubby and daughter are THE BEST! But I have a fantastic extended family too!



for my friends - I have the most fantastic bunch of friends God ever gave someone. I don't know what I did to deserve them, but I'm glad I did it!



for my job - I'm lucky to work someplace that I actually like and during times like these I'm thankful for not only that but that I have a job that appears to be stable.



for my life - I have a wonderful life. I'm healthy and happy and have never wanted for much ever!



FOR GOD! - He's my rock and continues to bless me beyond measure daily. In the words of my brother, I'm much better than I deserve to be! :) So blessed and so thankful for all he has bestoyed on me!

What are you thankful for?

I hope everyone has a very happy and fulfilling Thanksgiving!

*GOOBLE GOOBLE*

Girlie sends her best at Thanksgiving as well! (she wrote every letter, I just added the cute turkey)

It's hard to say goodbye

Tonight is a sad night for me!
My cousin and kids are having to move back to WV tomorrow! I said my last goodbyes for who knows how long. I'm heartbroken! Eventhough we sometimes go months without actually seeing each other I know they are down the street if I need or want them!

Girlie has gotten so close to Aunt Shelly and even adores DeeDee and Zack so much. It's going to be so tough knowing they aren't in LaVergne :( I've already had to say goodbye to Michelle once. When I was a teenager she got married and moved to Germany with her husband. I was devestated then. So crushed. I remember the day she came back from Germany like it was yesterday. (Ah, it's my blog I'm sharing the story...)
My grandmother owned a beauty shop (she's hands down the best hairdresser around) and I went to the shop nearly everyday after school. Well this was just another day and I had just gotten home from school. When I walked into the shop someone was holding this most adorable little boy. He was about 8 months old or a little more. I asked who he was and they said Zack. I was like Zack who? And Michelle walked out of the restroom and I ran and hugged her. It was so great seeing her! I can remember that moment so vividly!

Michelle's always been like a big sister to me. Growing up I wanted to be Shell. She was the best in my eyes (and she still is). It breaks my heart that they are moving so far away and I won't be able to see her often or almost never. I hope that it's meant for us to see each other more often than I anticipate now.

So, Aunt Shelly, Zack & DeeDee we wish you guys the best at your new life in WV! We'll miss you so much but know that we are thinking and praying for you! Don't ever forget you have a home right here in TN! And maybe someday we'll get our chance at another fantastic reunion!

I LOVE YOU! Miss you already!
*KISSES*

My little composer

She has always loved music. I can't even remember a time she didn't. Even at weeks old Celine Dion calmed her like no other person could, not even me! We're lucky enough to have a fantastic piano at home and she spends tons of time there pecking at the keys. I have hopes that she'll be able to play someday. However, this morning she was doing more than playing. She was what appeared to be composing! She had her little notepad and pencil and was playing a few notes and then scribbling on her pad. WOW! My little Mozart! <3 id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270400376763205234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKnzYrNQAVWlcBG-aQLxB__y1J7ibOFlUqTRJpqYzyNtENE67iC9kkE5XaHAHB76LQ9sVjuDBD6fHy11gzrMeUUZgy7v-WP-AI09zEb-FxwhQUF_wTsKcdTjwpebuGCevuLBgdby9Xdg4/s320/IMG_7564.jpg" border="0">

She's also sporting her new haircut that Grammy K gave her! It's so cute.

Maybe someday you'll be hearing music composed by the great Girlie!

Whatever happens in life...

it's not anything that a big fat chocolate chip cookie can't fix!!

Girlie got a treat at Starbucks! Mommy gets hot chocolate and she gets chocolate chip! Addicted much?

No. 44!!

Well, it's over. The big race has been run and the winner is Obama!

Girlie should be happy with this as her support for Obama never waivered (I'm sure Crystal had something to do with this hehe) This video was taken way back in February! She already had the chant down! Everytime you'd say "Who is going to be our next President?" she'd reply "Obama"

So the morning after the election I asked her "So who IS our next President?" and she glady said "Obama!" What other 3 year old has such a political view already?

This is the shirt Girlie wore on election day to school! Would be nice if her shirt becomes reality! :) I think she'd do a fine job!!

I hope the next term serves us well! I'm definitely proud to be an American, always have been, and I hope this term doesn't make me jaded!

I wish Obama well! Welcome to the White House Mr. President!

Valet parking where?

Ok, so on Saturday I was at a local store and found a lovely sign plastered on their doorway. The sign not only took me by surprise but seriously peeked my interests enough to post a blog about it.

Now if you are a local and know the location of this Walmart you completely understand why they need valet parking but overall isn't it nuts to think that a Walmart is offering Valet Parking?

Since when is going to the cheapest store in America at enough of a level to require valet parking? It cracks me up!

Notice at the bottom of the sign it says "Just one more way we are helping our customers save money and live better!" How is valet parking saving money? I mean, I know it's free but you should tip the guy and it's not really saving me anything if I don't even tip, it's just not costing me anything. And how is it helping me live better? Living better doesn't really mean having someone else park my car so I don't have to walk very far. Thus, creating an even lazier customer base!

Oh this just all makes me chuckle!

Also, I can't even imagine the caliber of peeps they have doing the valet parking - is your car safe?

JUST SAYING!!!