A New Year = A New Me!
I have recently started exercising, jogging and walking with a great group of girls.
Yesterday was my first day at the track, so I am a little sore.
Despite the muscle aches, I will be back at the track tonight.
No pain, No gain!

I have to get in shape, for our cruise!

Our Christmas was wonderful this year. We continued with our normal routine of going to Grandma's on Christmas Eve and having Craig over on Christmas morning to join in the excitement of Ian opening his gifts. However, we spiced it up a little by having breakfast at The Hulin's on Christmas morning. The boys had fun playing video games while the women cooked breakfast. Grandma made milk gravy...and it was sooo yummy! We ha d a White Christmas, which was very beautiful. Ian played and ran in the snow with Uncle Zach, Daddy and I. We had a blast!
Now that the Christmas holiday is over, maybe I can get my house back in order.
This week has been a long week so far. We had a delay at work on Monday, so I had to come in on Tuesday (my day off) to make up time. I really wish I could have slept in, but I left work at 10:30 and had a nice lunch with my hubby at Olive Garden. After our meal, I took Branden to his dentist appointment which was no where near being fun. He had his top teeth removed and a denture put on top. He was and is in a lot of pain. I hope he feels better soon!

The Most Wonderful Time of the year!

A lot happened over the weekend!
Friday night Branden, Ian and I accompanied Susan, Billy, Zach, Berkley, Brayden, and Jennifer to dinner at Golden Corral to celebrate Susan and Billy's marriage. That's right...they finally did it! After dinner, Branden, Ian, Zach and I went to Randolph Mall to do Christmas shopping and then we headed home for some R & R.
Saturday morning we awoke early (Thanks to Ian) and had breakfast at Susan and Billy's. Then we all went to Brayden's basketball game....which they kicked butt at! Way to go Brayden! After the game, Susan and I went to the mall and the boys went shopping for trucks. Our shopping trip was cut short when Branden needed my opinion on a truck and my intimidation skills for the sales person. Needless to say, we bought a new truck and got a very good deal! My hubby was happy for the rest of the day! Sunday afternoon we had dinner at Pioneer with Branden's softball team (Start-N-Over/our extended family), for a very good cause. We adopted a family in need, and provided Christmas for them this year. The family that we adopted consisted of a single mother of three children. The mother has had cancer for the second time and is currently in the hospital. The children are living with a caregiver who has children of her own and was not sure how she would provide for her own kids and her "extended family" this Christmas. The team stepped up to the plate once again!

Merry Christmas!

It's my favorite time of the year. It's almost Christmas! Only 8 more days until Santa makes his stop in Thomasville. Ian is going to be so excited! I cannot wait to see the sparkle in his eyes on Christmas morning. This time of year is busy, but I am loving every minute of it. I had the opportunity to go shopping with my Mother-in-law this past Monday. It was a blast! However, Branden and I still have a few more presents to buy. Ian and I wrapped gifts lastnight, while Daddy was at work. Well, maybe I should say that I wrapped gifts, but Ian participated by drawing a picture on each box before handing them to me to wrap. We had our Christmas pictures taken on Tuesday in front of Pamela, Chuck, and Alec's Christmas tree. I was impressed with the outcome eventhough, Ian was more interested in playing video games with Alec than taking a picture with Mommy & Daddy. Imagine that! lol

Sigh of Relief!

The first semester of Nursing School has come and gone. It was a long, tough road but I made it. I passed the first semester with an average of 85.3 and I am looking forward to the next couple of weeks (Christmas Break). I intend on spending time most of my spare time with my hubby and Ian bug. I have missed them this past four months! There is a lot happening in our family this month. Susan and Billy are getting married! After 16 years of putting up with one another, they have finally decided to tie the knot. I am really happy for them! My Ian Bug is potty training at daycare and we are starting at home too! Branden is having some dental work after the Christmas holiday and then it is back to school in January. January brings a new year, and a new semester of Nursing school...but until then, I am going to enjoy every minute with the ones that I love. Merry Christmas!

All About Ian!

Ian has officially given up the paci!
That's right...Sunday October 31st was his last night with his paci.
We gave it to the baby at daycare...or that's what he thinks anyway!

I am so proud of him!
Today was his 2 year check up at the doctor; he did really good!
He stepped on the scales all by himself, let the nurse measure him and prick his finger. He was okay with it, once he saw the band aid with a "cat" on it.
Once we got into the room, he was uneasy but followed directions.
I am not real sure what was going on...but I liked it!

He played with the Doctor's instruments and let her listen to his chest, check his ears and finally give him shots. As she proceed with the shots, he said "please stop" and then told me "it pinched". He only cried for a minute, and then advised me that he was ready to "go home".

I can't believe how big he has gotten.
Where has the last 2 years gone?

What a Week!

I really don't know where to start, This has been a crazy week!
I had been experiencing abdominal pain, so I made an appointment with the doctor.
It was antoher flare up! I was instructed to have STAT CT's with and without contrast to determine if surgery was needed. Thankfully, it was not....but I still had the pleasure of a script of PREDNISONE. 40mg every day..by the end of next week I will be one giant puffy marshmellow. Not to mention, that my mother was admitted to Baptist hospital on Tuesday, for extensive scans after her stroke. During the scans the doc noticed a blockage in her main artery and she had surgery yesterday to remove some of the built up plaque. She came through the surgery fine, but was moved to ICU. She did okay through the night and may get to go home later today. Whew, that was a close one. I do not know what I would do if something happened to her.

Now the FUN begins! We are going to Brayden's Halloween party tonight. (This is Ian's first Halloween party) I may be partial, but I know that he will be the cutest lil Pirate there! Ahoy, Mate!

It's clinical for me in the am, so bed time will come early. Clinical is a short day, so hopefully I will be able to join the boys for the BBQ Festival.

Sunday we are having Ian's 2nd Birthday party! Lots of junk food, cake, presents and children....This should be FUN!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAN...WE LOVE YOU!