Good bye 2012

I don't have a top twelve to post. 2012 was a wonderful year. My family is healthy and we are blessed beyond my imagination.
Happy New Year!

Me

I didn't have much direction when I started this blog. I jumped off the deep end. I'm not good at the daily journaling of life-hence the fifteen posts in one day. I'm trying to embrace modern technology so I'm hoping between an iPad and iPhone I'll get better at this.

I love my boys. All three of them. Between raising two children; working 40plus hours a week with Trey; housekeeping-which for me includes cooking, cleaning, and laundry; maintaining a household-grocery shopping, dry cleaning, car repairs. I don't get much of a break. I wish I had more time to blog, craft, do projects off of Pinterest. However at the end of the day having a cocktail and watching mindless television require less preparation, cleanup, etc.

We've been renovating the house and-or office since 2008. The office just got finished for now...the downstairs bathroom at the house is almost finished...

I am trying to get back into a healthier lifestyle. I ran three half marathons this year. Myrtle Beach Divas, Virginia Beach Rock n Roll, and Charlotte Thunder Mountain. I'd love to run one a month in 2013 but may have to settle for less (entry fees and travel times add up).

I am trying to get back in The shape I was in pre-marriage and babies. Or maybe I'm just trying to become comfortable in my own skin. In these last five years my life has changed with a marriage, new town, new job, new house, two babies...

Here's me Saturday night. Trey and I both worked most of the day to enable us to take a week off this week of Christmas. We took advantage of having the babysitter at the house and headed to Boykin to eat at the Mill Pond Steak house.

Sunday Drew had a program at church. We were not only on time but early!

We've been in Crockett Texas this week. Rest and relaxation and runs for me. Hunting for Tre. Cousin time for the boys!

Thanksgiving Feast

I attended Drew's school Thanksgiving Feast!

Happy Halloween

This was as close to cheese as I was going to get.

Stuck

The picture defines the problem.

Mickey D's

Trey went out of town one weekend so after church the boys and I headed to McDonalds for lunch and playtime!

Drew

The calm before the shots.

Jac

Jac likes to do a little bit of this....

First Day of 4K

On the Road Again

A lot of our photos are taken in the car. You should see the mileage on the vehicles!

Atlanta

We got a quick trip to Atlanta before school started. Drew shared his ice cream with Jac in the car. Drew got to attend a sleepover with Tommy and Jac stayed behind with the girls.

Groceries

This is why we now buy the single serving food. The extra expense really saves us money!

Doctor

Jac is so unaware that he's about to get a shot.

Kiki and Papa

While Trey and I were in Chicago the boys stayed with Kiki and Papa.

Windy City

Trey and I headed to Chicago for the AAJ summer convention. I really enjoyed Chicago--we didn't get to do as much sightseeing as I would have liked. I was able to run along the water and loved the city. Definite must visit again!
One night there was an awesome dinner cruise we attended and the final evening was a House of Blues event-very trendy for these parents.

Crazy Bird

A little bird found an unusual location to lay its eggs--the boys bicycle helmet!

Vacation

We headed to Crockett TX for some R&R.

I got in some runs.

Jac's opinion of the car ride.

You'd start to act a little crazy, too. It's a long drive!

Life

I would like to believe that I'm being as ideal woman should be according to the Bible(Proverbs 31)  Here’s what verses 10 - 31 say:

"A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Give her the reward she has earned,

and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."


However, in this modern day world I feel more like the Trisha Yearwood song
"Phone rings, baby cries
TV diet, guru lies
Good morning honey
Go to work, make up
try to keep the balance up
Between love and money
She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her mama in heels and pearls
She's tryin to make it in her daddy's world
She's An American girl
An American girl
Slow dance, second chance
mama needs romance
And a live-in maid
Fix the sink, mow the yard,
Really isn't all that hard
If you get paid
She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her mama in heels and pearls
She's tryin to make it in her daddy's world
An American girl
An American girl
Well she's got her God
and she's got good wine
Aretha Franklin and Patsy Cline
She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her mama in heels and pearls
She's gonna make it in her daddy's world
An American girl
An American girl
She's an American girl
She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her mama in heels and pearls
Shes gonna make it in her daddy's world
Shes an american girl yeah!
Well she tied her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
X's and Os, X's and O's"

See mom, we LOVE each other!

Feed me this nutritious homemade to me meal!

Dirty dishes--still dirty--at least they're in the dishwasher!