My buddy Ethan

For the Kornrumpfs...

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Jackjack's birthday!

I went to Jackson's 4th (!!!!) birthday party today at a wildlife center in Greensboro. Mostly hung out with sweet baby Ethan, oh man he makes my heart melt...even with a crusty nose!

I mean look at those eyes....

Dave and Jackjack with their matching STAR WARS The Car Wars (instead of Clone wars) t-shirts. Jackson's expression in this picture makes him look like he's 10!! He has the sweetest smile!

Happy Birthday buddy!!

A few thoughts...

I've had some things on my mind for a few weeks right now. And wanted to revisit a few moments when things just seemed right, times when I felt like I knew that things were going to be good for me. I need to feel those feelings again right now in my life, so maybe this will help me get back there.

So this is me in Guatemala. This was the day I got to go on a mobile clinic and we stopped at this waterfall. I felt like I was in LOST (tv show)!! But this trip made me so thankful for my job back at home and thankful for what I do have. The whole trip really did something in me and I want to feel that again so when I wake up in the morning I actually want to go to work.

And this day...oh man it was awesome. Byron and Sarah invited me, Anne and the Kornrumpfs out to the farm. This was like March or April of last year and it was a beautiful day, warm weather, clear skies. BK had his convertible so we drove out to the BR. It was a Sunday afternoon and me, Anne, Sarah and Katie all laid on a blanket in the sun and just took in the day. I remember wishing that the day would not end, that the sun wouldn't go down, that I could stay with those girls and no one would move away and we would be friends forever. I LOVED that day. LOVED it.

And then their's Alison. I miss her. She challenged me on a daily basis when we were roomates. I heard Kiera say tonight that she was at Winterfest this past weekend and I envied that! It's almost been a year since I've seen her. And this night we took this picture she stayed the night and Katie stayed that night too and the 3 of us stayed up til 1 or so in the morning giggling ourselves to sleep. I didn't want that night to end either, because I didn't want her to leave us again. I miss you Alison!

So this one is funny!! This is at work not too long after I started working there. I wasn't too close to any of those girls and now 2 of them are 2 of my closest friends. This was a crazy time in my life where I didn't know what I wanted out of life! But to see how far I have come makes me feel just a -tad- better.

And this is my Grandma. She was in the hospital for a few days last week in TN and I almost got in my car and drove to the hospital in Paris, TN to be with her. I don't want her to ever feel pain or suffer from anything. I want her around for 25 more years!! She and my grandpa are all I have left and I want them to see me get married and have children and have them be around it. I miss her greatly right now, because I want to be there to take care of her and be her personal caregiver! She is a strong woman though and gets through her pain. She is my biggest fan and is always encouraging me and supporting me through the good and the bad. Be mindful of her in your prayers. Love you Grandma.

I've been thinking a lot lately. Mostly things that I really WANT right now. I thought I would share my thoughts.

1. Sunshine...mostly to feel it on my skin.

2. To be tan.

3. A man to share this time of my life with. Someone to call home. (this one trumps all)

4. Cookouts.

5. A far away vacation.

6. Lose a lot of weight.

7. Finish painting all of the rooms in my house.

8. More time off from work.

9. Flip flops and sandals.

Ok...I think that does it. They may all seem silly. But those are the things that I am so tired of working and waiting for!! The finding a man thing really is such a big desire of mine right now, and since most of my really good friends are married and having children it just constantly runs in my mind. God knows the desires of my heart, but I know I need to desire him more right now than my own wants. Man...that is so much easier to say than DO!!!

Now something fun...

The Great Chop off of 2010!

I was getting tired of dealing with the long hair so I got 8 or 9 inches cut off. I haven't measured it yet. And Yes it is going to Locks of Love!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Snow Day!!

So...it's kinda been snowing a lot here lately. I decided to get snowed-in with my family, especially the kiddos! I had a great weekend and loved getting to have one-on-one time with them! Here are a few pictures from our day in the snow.

Coming soon.....

-I cut off 9" of hair last week. Before and After pics.

-Myrtle Beach trip with Amber and Evan