Christmas Around the World

On Saturday, Girlie participated in her first ever production. Her school had their 2nd annual Christmas Around the World Pagent. It was the most adorable thing you've ever seen! :) She was so stinking cute singing Jingle Bells in French and then Joy to the World with the entire school. I was so proud of how well she did and she wasn't too frightened to be on stage in front of everyone :)

I have a few pictures on my other camera at home (will upload those later) but here is videos to hold you over!

Singing Jingle Bells in English & French (it's a little long, but so darn cute)

At the end, the entire school sang Joy to the World! SO CUTE!!

OH I LOVE CHRISTMAS! I'm such a sucker for this type of thing too! It was a blast!

NEW PICTURE!

Girlie got her first school picture taken a few weeks ago and I just picked them up today. I couldn't be happier with them. She looks like a doll! The lady that was selling them said ok, get out your checkbook before she even showed them to me.

She's such a ham!

I love them though - see what you think!

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?